Post-metal

Post-metal is a genre characterized by its blend of heavy, distorted guitar riffs, atmospheric soundscapes, and introspective lyrics, often eschewing traditional metal's aggression for a more nuanced, ambient approach. Emerging in the late 1990s and gaining momentum in the 2000s, post-metal drew from post-rock, shoegaze, and black metal, incorporating elements like hypnotic repetition, lush textures, and screamed or whispered vocals. Key to the genre's development was the intersection of underground metal and indie rock scenes, fostering a sense of experimentation and creative freedom. Post-metal's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke complex emotions and introspection, often exploring themes of nature, existential crisis, and personal struggle. With its emphasis on atmosphere and texture, post-metal distinguishes itself from traditional metal's focus on technicality and aggression, instead forging a unique sound that resonates with fans of ambient, experimental, and heavy music.

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Al Cisneros
Alas de Liona
Alatheia
Amenra
Andy Cizek
Arankai
Arcadea
Artifer
Astray Valley
Azure Emote
BIG|BRAVE
Bearwolf
Benthos
Black Sites
Bloodguilt
Borracho
Botch
Bucketlist
Coltsblood
Conan
Conker The Reaper
Cronos Compulsion
Cure for the Ghost
DIMMA
Dead Chasm
Dear Fiend
Der Weg einer Freiheit
Desidio
Desolate One
Druidess
Dwellers
Dymna Lotva
Earth
Emma Ruth Rundle
Eternal Darkness
Farthest Outpost
Firstborne
Full Of Hell
GhostSeeker
Grave Guy
HERTA
Hebi Katana
Hemelbestormer
Hexrot
HolyRoller
Håndgemeng
Imperial Crystalline Entombment I.C.E
Imperialist
Imperishable
In The Woods...
John Cxnnor
Kanonenfieber
Kardashev
Lechuga
Lights of Vimana
Mares of Thrace
Melrose Avenue
Nail Bite
Nekrodeus
Neptunian Maximalism
Patriarchs in Black
Pelican
Pelican
Psychonaut
Red Moon Architect
Remi Gallego
Requiem For Her Soul
Rimmar
Salem Trials
Salome
SecretiveSuicide
Self Deception
Sexto Sonar
Sheev
Skaphos
Smoke Mountain
Soenn
Spiritloom
Steve Von Till
Stygian
Supernaughty
Sybreed
The Drowning Waves
The Great Sea
The Requiem
The Secret of Ocean
Thecodontion
Tribunal
Triskëll
Troth
Tómarúm
Unaligned
Ungraven
Warcoe
When Waves Cry
Wind Walkers
Wolfskull
Wrath of Logarius
Your Spirit Dies
lowheaven
Gojira
Wind Walkers
Sodikken
Self Deception
Pelican
do not resurrect
Arankai
SecretiveSuicide
Kanonenfieber
Spiritloom
Myrkur
Russian Circles
Ankor
Doom Deca
Bearwolf
Andy Cizek
Full Of Hell
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Melrose Avenue
Amenra
Ulver
The Ocean
Thou
Emma Ruth Rundle
If These Trees Could Talk
Kardashev
Crippled Black Phoenix
Windhand
Valiant Hearts
Voivod
Sybreed
Earthside
Spiritworld
Der Weg einer Freiheit
Earth
ISIS
Ihsahn
drainedgod
Cult Of Luna
Blut Aus Nord
When Waves Cry
Mutoid Man
Hangman's Chair
Neurosis
Long Distance Calling
Botch
Remi Gallego
Saor
Ninkharsag
Conan
Mephistofeles
Wes Borland
In The Woods...
Julie Christmas
The Last Days of Our Past
BLACKSHAPE
Black Tusk
Bongripper
Yoth Iria
Cave In
YOB
Pelican
Anciients
Red Sparowes
Sabïre
Warning
pg.lost
Psychonaut
Cryptic Rebirth
The Requiem
Gaza
BIG|BRAVE
FÓRN
BESSMERTNII
Intronaut
GhostSeeker
Nail Bite
40 Watt Sun
Astronoid
Unsane
Múr
Arcadea
Cough
Old Man Gloom
Steve Von Till
Ahab
Trap Them
Baptists
Mare
Alatheia
Salem Trials
Oranssi Pazuzu
Black Sites
TODAY IS THE DAY
Wolfskull
LLNN
Sluice
Oceans in Silhouette
Rosetta
Inter Arma