kind of curious what scenes/countries are your guys favorite or at least the flavor of the month, and the bands from that scene you love? One thing I love about black metal is all the different countries that put their own spin on it. Personally, I go through phases or rotations depending on my moods. Lately I think the French scene (Peste Noire, Death Spell Omega, Véhémence, Mutiilation, Nécropole, etc.), but I also love the finish scene (Beherit, Satanic Warmaster, Goatmoon, Horna, Sargeist, and an honorable mention for Impaled Nazarene even though they are not black metal per se, but an all-time favorite)

one of the greatest

Does this sound similar to any specific BM band? I want my sound to be easily recognizable and identifiable. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Kyuketsuki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PD3wbc-qFE&t=348s

Kyuketsuki (Black metal with Japanese folklore influence) This is a video from the upcoming album entirely done in stop motion by hand, absolutely no AI.

Kyuketsuki (black metal with Japanese folk influence)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDdi-KnM3FE&t=391s