Pagan Black Metal

A subgenre of black metal that includes pagan metal certain folk elements in its sound. It usually features replicated and sometimes real folk instruments, with frequent addition of acoustic guitars. The guitars are generally more melodic and played in a less abrasive way than those in typical black metal. The drums are mostly mid or fast paced, with blast-beats not being uncommon. The utilized vocals are usually a combination of harsh, black metal shrieks with clean and epic vocals.