Dungeon Synth: Ambient Dark Metal That I Adore
A grey-bearded wizard holds a staff with a shimmering crystal embedded at its end aloft as he invokes the arcane arts at the head of a mighty summit to call the ancient stones to life. A daring thief secures her pack as she ventures into a decrepit dungeon with only flickering torch light to guide her treasure-seeking eyes. A warrior holds aloft their ancient sword, dented and knocked from countless battles as the dragon before them roars and prepares to breathe a conflagration to consume the hero. If these images spark a certain feeling within you, you may want to consider listening to Dungeon Synth, the lo-fi ambient sub-genre of black metal featuring artists like Erang , Vaelastrasz , Old Sorcery , Secret Stairways , and many more. It’s a relatively niche genre, but I adore it and want to talk about why it’s important to me and what exactly is Dungeon Synth. So, in the spirit of one of my major sources for the history of Dungeon Synth, enjoy some music from my personal play...