Black metal originated in the early 1980s, characterized by its dark, aggressive sound, and themes of paganism, nihilism, and nature. Bands like Mayhem and Burzum helped shape its identity, often using lo-fi production to evoke a raw atmosphere. The genre's theatrical aesthetics and fanbase culture have significantly influenced heavy metal as a whole.
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