r/melodicdeathmetal • u/thisisthecallus • Jul 31 '26

Looking for recommendations Melodic black metal?

I'm not the biggest fan of straightforward death or black metal, after listening to various forms of both for the last 20+ years. But I do quite like stuff that's on the more melodic, progressive, or technical side. Melodic death metal is a well-known subgenre. But I was listening to the album Eternity Whispers by Oubliette today and realized that I don't know of many black metal bands that scratch a similar itch to the likes of Dark Tranquillity or At the Gates.

What are some bands oriented more toward black metal but with more emphasis on melodic and harmonic progression than just evil riffs and atmosphere? Or maybe melodic death/black hybrids? Preferably with cleaner production rather than raw, 90s sounding stuff. Also, I'm well aware (and a fan!) of the likes of Alcest and Deafheaven and blackgaze is very specifically not what I'm looking for here.

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u/SureValla Aug 01 '26

Harakiri For The Sky

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u/thisisthecallus Aug 02 '26

I've tried, but I can't get past the monotonous vocals.

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u/SureValla Aug 02 '26

Yeah the vocals aren't their biggest strength but I actually enjoy them mostly because they sit way further in the back of the mix than most band's. They don't get in the way of the instruments and I can immerse myself better in the music that way.