Black Metal ...In Space!

Outer Space is a commonly leveraged trope in metal, regardless of the subgenre. Many an album tell the story of alien forces wreaking havoc upon the denizens of Earth through acts of body horror, mutilation, and enslavement. Black metal is no less a slave to this trend, with its stargazing variant typically bringing with it atmospheric guitar work, electronic oscillators, and extremely long track lengths.

Occasionally, a space black metal project ends up being something truly unique, despite the popularity of the subject matter. Sometimes, it’s only a one-album venture; others times, it’s an entire discography. Here’s some examples of space black metal done well.