random recs from a black metal-loving anon:
>Taake - Over Bjoergvin graater himmerik
A pretty aggressive, arguably 'thrashy' take on the genre, from one of the greats.
>Aosoth - Aosoth and The Inside Scriptures
First one is same idea but even more slayer-ish. The latter is a gem in the dissonant black metal niche.
>Acherontas - Amarta (Reptilian Unification Part II)
Just an all around solid album from Greece. One of my favorites.
>Kataxu - Hunger of Elements
Excellent symphonic black. Immortal is the originator of this style, but this to me is like a somewhat more modern-sounding take on it. Insane from the very first track.
>Drowning the Light - Conquer or Serve I: From Primordial Waters of Chaos
Pretty new release. Comfy af melodic black metal in a series of 5 albums all released this year.
>Drudkh - Autumn Aurora
Speaking of comfy, this is an essential pick in that category. Atmospheric and beautiful Ukranian BM
>Nokturnal Mortum - Lunar Poetry and Voice of Steel
Speaking of Ukranian, these guys are some of the best in that category. Lunar Poetry is one of the best black metal demos released, and Voice of Steel is a good example for Folk-Black.