The 10 levels of becoming a Black Metal head

How to get into Black Metal. Step by step.
Starting with good old Darkthrone and evolve from that. Getting to know the lows and highs of the musical journey.
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[@NikNocturnal]

I feel attacked... but I agree

[@tomiivaswort6921]

i did it again lool

[@lutsus]

Hi nik

[@AshesOfThePast666]

I love ya nik but ur a poser

[@NorthFaceGuyy]

Yo you’re here too!

[@blackcatcommenter]

Ain’t no way nik listens to black metal

[@Twh_shrfiehn]

Stage 11: get lost in the forest while recording a video for your trve kvlt demo profit

[@WhiteCranK]

That's a great one haha

[@Farvann]

That's step 1 of becoming a black metal musician

[@user-hj9xz5gr3f]

Stage 12 : indulging in the imagery or certain archetypes, then drowning yourself in symbolism, varying forms of magic, records disguised as rituals & instructions, and finally the sweet embrace of your inner evil! :D Don't go too deep partner....

[@richardaaron4454]

@@Farvann This is so funny, can’t really do that in Florida. We had a lot of death metal bands here but it’s too hot in the woods and lots of ticks. Not fun. Only works in places that snow I guess.

[@IrlylikeInFlames]

Stage 13: realizing you haven't written anything innovative Stage 14: realizing you don't care and continuing to be trve

[@just_ethanj02]

"Why's the bald guy raising his hand all the time?" LMAO

[@bionicmanspeedruns]

he meant the roman hand sign right

[@amradeum]

Level 8, 9, 10 are the most accurate ones.

[@fatmanpez]

Level 11: owning 666 black metal CDs and you finally give Sunbather a chance Level 12: only one of the four albums you bought today were black metal Level 13: You start exploring southern Hiphop Level 14: Back to black metal 80% of the time

[@SOGNAMETAL]

Level 15: Disconnecting completely from any Metal music for like 4 months and going back to those high school Trance/Techno tunes with some New Wave, 70s Rock is optional Level 16: Making peace again with Metal, but only with Heavy and Death Metal and pretending Black Metal doesn't exist Level 17: Randomly waking up starving for Dissection and Immortal out of nowhere Level 18: It's official, back to Black Metal... And the circle repeats, I'm on the Level 18 now and slowly drifting to Level 15 for the third time

[@youtubemucimucipucioasagam9094]

@@SOGNAMETAL you have a crazy life story. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@Silverdynamix]

Sunbather was my first black metal band ever, really good to get me used to the genre

[@fatmanpez]

@@Silverdynamix check out Obsidian Tongue amd Wolves in the Throneroom, they are certainly both close to Sunbather but can branch off different ways, Spotify's autoplay after an album is a great way to find similar stuff after albums by either as well.

[@Snarl616]

I am all of the above, and still liking black metal, although my standards to like a band are raised, of course. And listening to a lot of different music is true indeed.

[@SOGNAMETAL]

Level 11: Disconnecting completely from any Metal music for like 4 months and going back to those high school Trance/Techno tunes with some New Wave, 70s Rock is optional Level 12: Making peace again with Metal, but only with Heavy and Death Metal and pretending Black Metal doesn't exist Level 13: Randomly waking up starving for Dissection and Immortal out of nowhere Level 14: It's official, back to Black Metal... And the circle repeats, I'm on the Level 14 now and slowly drifting to Level 11 for the third time

[@damnedbelowjudas_]

Wow this happens to everyone?

[@wheresthecat]

Exactly! Level 11 took me 4 years tho. :D

[@Nightwalk444]

You missed the part from the beginning when you listen to it and go "uughh, disgusting" then keep coming to it until you eventually like it.

[@Farvann]

The part is in my other video

[@ahab_579]

So if I listen to Darkthrone 666 more times then I'll level up, right?

[@vonbl3]

Although Darkthrone is my favorite band, you get low amounts of XP for each listen so it's not really the best way to level up. I suggest farming Raw Black Metal bands since they're pretty much the most obscure ones so they hand fat XP per listen. If you reach the point where your char. is strong enough, you can even venture throughout the dangerous realms of Black Ambient, that's where the end-game loot is.

[@ogutumbeke9595]

@@vonbl3 This strategy seems really good. But i reccomend searching for Raw black metal bands who only released one demo in the 90' and dissapeared. You get the most XP that way because no one can call you a poser if they don't know the bands you are listening to.

[@ikilledcaptainalex666]

@@ogutumbeke9595 I think LLN is good early game exp

[@f4llenhite955]

i suggest farming underground raw black metal / bestial black metal bands they give shit tone of xp

[@panzerfaust91]

@@vonbl3 I like the way you explained as if it a video game lol

[@la_espada_insaciable]

Level 11: Wolves howl every time you speak Level 12: You no longer cast a shadow...

[@octomanf-zero]

That damn Darkthrone CD is still stuck to my ceiling and won't fall! I'll never become a Black Metalhead like that...

[@russianhunger8784]

Stage 11: becoming one of 101092838374828262739494727 solo black metal artists

[@vantablack3831]

*I poke my head out from a tree hollow*

[@kohra9659]

the editing skills now compared to the older videos... MAN!! editor-vann needs a raise - Garvann

[@Lotastic_Films]

That propeller cappy is more Trve than any Black Metal cassette tape or vest🤘😆🎸

[@lukegipsy]

0:57 so accurate for this scene🤣🤣

[@mandalorbeskar]

That's exactly how I got into Black Metal. I was standing wearing my colorful propeller cap so a Darkthrone cd just fell from the sky right in front of me.

[@goda_bear4292]

Finally got the song's name at 1:56 it's Freitodmaschine from Streams of blood.

[@Farvann]

Huh? It's literally written at the end of the video. There was no need to search for it 😁

[@MrFatbard]

this feels like pretty much every metal genre tbh lol

[@kaylane4365]

As mitski once said: "I will have to find something else to do to keep me here" Now that I watched all Farvann's videos, my life is a empty hole again. Keep this work going man 🙌

[@butchered_deathmetal]

i did not expect a High Gain prequel, touche

[@sinthoras1917]

Woha, hat Farvann doch tatsächlich die alte Carroux Ausgabe des Herr der Ringe! Glückwunsch, die ist die beste, schon vom Nostalgiefaktor her ^^

[@ronniebby3148]

Hahaha I like to see the core enthusiast YT channels and their parodies or interpretations of black metal. Can be funny. Yeah, I agree , the last of the stages are too relatable

[@la_espada_insaciable]

😂 This cracked me up. Also, I appreciate all the effort that went into making this!

[@AlanGurling]

This is awesome! :) Would love to see Levels 11 to 20 with crazy obscure changes as well LOL

[@nazarnovitsky9868]

It's really funny video 😂 ) Good job , Farvann !

[@EsEhKa]

I want to correct the last sentence: "I think I should start my own black metal one-man-project and should not advertise it, because otherwise it would not be trve cvlt."

[@Jatin__Verma]

1:55 What's the name of the song & by which brand?

[@0g7z]

Freitodmaschine from Streams of blood.

[@hw_lundberg]

Epic vid farvann

[@d1ssolv3r]

I was already a metalhead but didn't listen to much black metal ... I basically went through all of these stages in two days and now I'm in the deep end. Even working on my own project lmfao you're spot on. BM becoming my favorite metal.

[@patrickhughes74]

I hate how accurate these are, well done.. now take it down I'm feeling called out😂

[@soniamo4139]

I entered the too serious state at birth. Still trying to get out of it.

[@Ginger_Monster]

Awww, this is so nice.)))🤩 I was amused by the sounds when the albums appeared. And Iron Maiden still rocks. 🤘😈🤘

[@knight2843]

Always seeing you making fun of you (or youtube) is hilarious,cheers

[@AnorLondo2]

The main thing I notice about your channel is how good your English got 😳keep up the funny stuff

[@nocturnalhost]

Ahhahhaa it's just litteraly me! On 10-th stage I had started to do my own black metal :)

[@evvldvrk1music-official]

invisible apples... LOL

[@UrbanistWaldeinsamkeit]

Gotta say Farvann, really love the black metal Noogler look 💀

[@busmaniaMAN]

What that song name at 1:56? I want know it

[@Morgodor]

I am learning so much

[@abgot777]

Good one!!!

[@redd6722]

Thanks for Rainbow )) Respect!

[@Sonsofodinofficial]

Ayyy I love farvanns Nargaroth patch They my fav band

[@JohnBeak]

This is extremely accurate.

[@DanishNinja20]

the smack the cd makes in the beginning is priceless XD

[@Nekrokultis]

this shit was actually pretty spot on

[@kalebtheloser616]

Wish I could go back to the beginning lots of emotions and inspiration

[@alyssahannah8532]

0:07 Scooby Doo flashback

[@lordhumungus1386]

Level 11: sudden shift to death metal.

[@beoelte]

hahaha great video as always

[@ivanolmedo3434]

What song plays at minute 1:55? I need to be more Trve, xd

[@0g7z]

Freitodmaschine from Streams of blood.

[@jessicateccob5143]

What video is at 1:50? I would like to watch it.

[@janjg489]

Nik Nocturnal: Black Metal Scene in 5 min

[@dismaldisquiet]

Dat accuracy!

[@callme_A_K]

Exp = execution points.

[@dumahdrummer654]

What song was playing at no.9

[@blackmetalpaganbushcraft9542]

I'm happy to be at level 10, oversaturation, I feel like I have finally accomplished something in life.

[@themetalcatacombs3790]

I enjoy any other stuff and don't smug death metal guys. But hey those smug looks are pretty accurate. And stages 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 are really accurate.

[@gwallgofrwydd-metel]

Rydym efo'r un clustffonau! 🤘 We have the same headphones! 🤘

[@slowbro01]

According to your "Duo Romantico"-Shirt i can say, you have a great taste in Podcasts too!

[@Farvann]

hahaha

[@lucasclemonte1646]

What's song 2:09? please

[@ravenclaw_3160]

1:55 For those who don't know... Streams Of Blood - Freitodmaschine

[@shlokmimani-gamingandmagic9129]

So true 🤘

[@schimmelreiterin9937]

Uhhh, so I am getting my own band next ❤

[@Krasko666]

1:57 and end songs?

[@ToxicSentinelTTV]

That Melechesh patch is legit bro, a fellow man of kvltvre I see

[@c3ps463]

So can anyone explain the "apple" thing. Still dont get it

[@palermus20]

what song is 1:55

[@slamman5841]

1:56 band?

[@andyphelpsfishingvlog9681]

I used be like that in the 80's only pure thrash, black and death metal bands mattered lol then I grew up and listened to what I wanted and not what others were telling me to listen to!

[@xion3090]

True

[@simoantere7283]

So many of the stages are true. The first black metal gig especially, and even more so if you went there alone.

[@SHEERRAA]

Currently in Level 8, running for Level 9. Tho im not true anymore unfortunately, i listen to other metal genres aswell. I guess i simply dont understand it.

[@cherti]

Level 11 is either making your own Black Metal band or just listening to Dungeon Synth from now on

[@rblxmac]

What's the song at 1:55??

[@malakmyerss]

So related to the seventh one

[@Questformetal]

That sneaky Rainbow!

[@dftns]

A true Gem! 😌

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

This is so fucking real

[@bezoticallyyours83]

That propeller hat! Lol

[@vantablack3831]

I've never felt so self-aware until level 8. I ALWAYS drink beer and laugh at the metal community on youtube before summoning a nameless entity.

[@G3E007]

i started with dol guldur from summoning

[@kristinsoragia850]

My level one : listening kathaarian life code intro for first time in 17teen, shit my pants, close the cd player! 😅

[@rjwkkel9448]

let's try ways of getting into black metal. some people just turned into black metal by gateway bands like Cradle of Filth, venom ... some just because of the fashion and style and never ever listened to any actual black metal song except freezing moon of mayhem some because of Death metal, even some people because of dungeon synth and some because of Vargs and Euronymous drama, and...

[@MihaelTurina]

I'm slowly getting into black metal because it seems like the next step down. I started with hard rock, moved on to Sabaton, then onto old school heavy and thrash metal, then onto thrash revival, then death metal, then goth metal, and now black metal, as it's the darkest genre yet for me.

[@RashFeuer26]

@@MihaelTurina Next up is war metal. And then you'll need even harder stuff - it'll be the time of noise .

[@yeter22yeter]

@@MihaelTurina it is not actually step down. I often listen classical music or black metal. both for me are very relaxing music

[@NorseBoi_]

My gateway was Behemoth and Lightfox177's youtube channel. Kinda depressing their channel was wiped. so many good gems on there. thems was the days

[@amradeum]

@Farvann isn't it the time for new Q&A?

[@Farvann]

Next Sunday

[@wolfmauler]

You forgot to mention Durbataluk at stage 2. Very tongue in cheek there to take the mick out of LOTR band names when you chose one yourself lol...

[@morphology6891]

did you edit the cd dropping in at the beginning?

[@Farvann]

Yes

[@KingCrimson82]

you forgot the satadium of nocto or satyr, necrobutcher.. basically becomming a demon dressed like a normal guy. Being so demon you dont need to show it anymore. Edit: SATADIUM very goooo..D

[@martthunderdark]

Why is it so relatable? xD

[@alyssahannah8532]

Anyone know which one appears at 0:27 that he didn't agree with?

[@Farvann]

Stargazer

[@chetwilson]

0:57 holy dog shit

[@gorg57]

What's the song at the end? Would like to hear the full song

[@Farvann]

It's literally written on the screen

[@KacperMalodobry]

Hey what’s the outro song? Idk if it’s new durbatuluk stuff that i haven’t listened yet or what?

[@Farvann]

It's literally written in the video

[@devboyd1783]

I don't believe in Satan and apparently Canada is too boring for Black metal concerts. But, yes to all. Very accurate.

[@panzerfaust91]

I've been the bm scene for a while and I think that im between level 5, or maybe 9-10

[@hbc431]

whys the bald guy raising his hand all the time LMAO

[@trenoxify]

Hello everybody I kinda got a stupid question. I recently joined a black/ doom / deathmetal band as a vocalist. The screams and guttarals are really fun to sing but i have a huge problem. The cleanparts .. I'm new to this subgenre and I have no idia what kind of clean vovals are fitting for this music. Do you guys have any recommendations or tipps on how i can get inspiration to make fitting cleanparts? As I said dont have any experiance about the subgenre. I'd be glad if you could break down the genre in simple words, so I can get a better perspective in writing songs. Right now i still look in to diffrent core subgenres to get some inspiration, but my gut tells me, thats not a good idea. A friend of mine told me it's more like an atmospheric thing and the lyrics dont really matter? Thank you very much Every advice is welcome

[@DrinkingBleachOnTheBeach]

Your in a band that requires extreme vocal techniques and despite you not listening to these subegenres you know how to do the vocals?

[@trenoxify]

@Ginkgo886 mix some high screaming vocals and gutturals where it fits. Add some dynamics and ask the bandmates, what they're expecting of styles and lyrics. So yeah, i joined a band of a subgenre that i dont know and i do vocals. I understand your concern and yes it wasn't so smart, but its fun for me and my bandmates like what I'm doing so far. Thats why I asked about the clean singing parts, they're my main concern

[@DrinkingBleachOnTheBeach]

@@trenoxify but have you actually sat down and learned how to do these techniques without hurting yourself? That was my main concern not that you were in a band of a sub genre you didnt like but doing these vocals without learning is very dangerous

[@trenoxify]

@@DrinkingBleachOnTheBeach yes, dont worry about my health. I've been practicing heavy vocals for the last 10 years or so. Never in a band tho, but technique and warmup are my priority. Trial and error teaches a lot ^^'

[@DrinkingBleachOnTheBeach]

@@trenoxify ok good to know

[@ottar3402]

According to this i am at lvl 8 or 9 depending on my mood. fun video tho !

[@niccoprimo3418]

The song in the outro was sooooooo sick! What is it?

[@Farvann]

Take a closer look when the song is running and you'll find out

[@yusaadk]

Are you blind?

[@CreWWega94]

the specific song is declaration. its fire

[@ramy_morke]

Very accurate... I wander what stage am I...

[@kalebtheloser616]

Striborg haha what that's my jam yeah

[@wewuzwolves4428]

"Why is the bald guy raising his hand all of the time" 😆

[@gev_hovh]

Is the ending song from the new Durbatuluk album? Because shazam haven't found anything

[@Farvann]

Take a closer look when the song is running

[@gev_hovh]

@@Farvann That look to the camera... pretty much answers to my question) Waiting for the album even harder

[@Farvann]

Or the text at the upper left answers your question 😄

[@gev_hovh]

@@Farvann Oh my god, I hate youtube annotations, they cover almost all the screen. Sorry for bothering :d Still waiting for the album)

[@tektro6037]

So, I'm still on stage 2!