🌊 Post Metal

Post-metal is a genre that combines the aggression of heavy riffs with the meditative atmosphere of post-rock. Its foundation lies in hypnotic soundscapes: distorted guitars, dense effects (distortion, reverb), and wave-like crescendos transitioning from prolonged calm passages to explosive climaxes. Tempos range from slow drone to mid-paced rhythms, while compositions are built on recurring themes and contrasts, steering clear of traditional verse-chorus structures. Vocals, if present, are guttural or declamatory, serving the overall sound texture rather than dominating it. The lyrics delve into philosophical, existential, or natural imagery, enhancing the sense of scale and introspection.