Cascadian Black Metal is a subgenre of black metal that originated in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, particularly around the Cascadia bioregion. Distinguished by its atmospheric and ambient qualities, this music often incorporates an intense emotional depth and a strong connection to the natural environment. Hallmarked by a blend of raw, shrieking vocals, and cascading guitar riffs, alongside melodic elements and an expansive use of space, the genre frequently evokes the sprawling forests, rugged mountains, and the sense of solitude inherent to the region. Bands within this genre, like Wolves In The Throne Room and Agalloch, have a propensity for lengthy compositions that integrate black metal's ferocity with more introspective and earthy tones, creating a sound that is hauntingly evocative of the wild and mist-laden landscapes from which it was born.

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Wolves In The Throne Room

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released September 29, 2023