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I would say (and I'm pretty sure most would agree) that anti-christian/Satanic ideologies are the driving force behind black metal, more so than any other genre. That being said, one would assume that the ideology aspect of black metal is very important. However, where exactly do you draw the line in terms of lyrics? Most would agree that Christian themes have absolutely no place in black metal but what about Paganism? Paganism and its derivatives have become common lyrical themes in black metal over the years. Can it still be considered black metal if there are religious themes of any kind?
I'd be lying if I said I didn't lump bands such as Graveland, Falkenbach, Bathory (circa Blood Fire Death), and Enslaved under the black metal tag. Even so, I have always questioned whether Paganism was an appropriate theme in a specific ideologically based genre. What are your thoughts?
I'd be lying if I said I didn't lump bands such as Graveland, Falkenbach, Bathory (circa Blood Fire Death), and Enslaved under the black metal tag. Even so, I have always questioned whether Paganism was an appropriate theme in a specific ideologically based genre. What are your thoughts?