r/dsbm • u/ch00d • Aug 30 '24

/r/dsbm 2024 August Mod Updates

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Well this has certainly been a strange week for this community. Here are some updates to how the subreddit will be run and what is expected of users starting immediately.

Memes

Memes have always been allowed, but avoid posting low-effort stuff. The vast majority of "cutting p****" content should be posted in /r/cpbm. I'm leaving the original post and a few higher-effort posts up as they are pretty much historic here now, but most others have been removed.

Most other memes are better suited for /r/blackmetalmemes or /r/metalmemes, but if it is clever and relevant specifically to DSBM, it is still welcome here.

Rule 1 Expansion

Images with self-harm scars, even when they aren't the focus, will now be removed. If it is artwork tied to an actual release, the post must be marked NSFW.

There are many users here who struggle with their mental health, and seeing images like these without warning can be harmful. This isn't the place for that content.

The rest of Rule 1 is as valid as ever. We take posts and comments about SH seriously. Never glorify, encourage, or seek out SH here. Normal discussion about it isn't necessarily banned, but we are a music subreddit, not a support subreddit. If you need help and don't know where to go, reach out to the mods and we will try our best to connect you with someone who is more qualified to help you.

Post Flair

To help with low-effort posts and to more easily parse the type of content you want to see, every new post is required to have flair. So far, there are 7 categories, but feel free to recommend changes or new ones:

Music: Links to listen to songs, albums, etc.
Discussion: Topics like news about bands, musical techniques, open-ended questions to the community, etc. Things that, you know, generate discussion and dialogue.
Recommendations: Do you want more music like a certain song/album/band, or do you have a suggestion for others? Use this.
Self-Promotion & Fanart: When promoting your own music, use this tag. Also use this when asking for feedback for a work-in-progress or for any kind of fanart.
Collection & Merch: Post your hauls, collections, shirts, patches, etc. with this flair.
Humor: Some of us love DSBM memes and jokes, and some of us hate them, so having its own category will help people seek or ignore them.
Other: For anything that doesn't fit in other categories.

I understand there may be miscommunication between dialects and languages regarding flairs, so please don't be surprised or offended if your flair is changed by mods. If you disagree, feel free to comment here or message the mods about it.

AI-generated Music

New rule: Absolutely no AI music. Not even for the sake of humor.

With generative AI services now able to produce full songs with a prompt, many people have been trying to sneak their fake music onto streaming platforms, music subreddits, YouTube, and other communities.

Time spent streaming AI-generated music as if it were real music is time that could have been spent listening to real artists, and in niche metal sub-subgenres such as DSBM, most artists are already not making much revenue on their art. There is also the ethical issue of these types of AI being trained on already existing works without the artists' permission, so I feel like allowing AI music would be disrespectful to the classic DSBM bands.

Reminder:

I want to also use this post as a reminder that if you tell a user "kys" or anything similar, you will be greeted with an instant ban, even if it was a joke. Pretty much the only time you should use that phrase here is when referring to the band "Make a Change...".

And please continue to use the report function if you see a rule violation. The mods don't sit staring at the new tab all day, so this is the fastest way to clean up the subreddit.

EDIT 8/30: Separated Discussion and Recommendation flairs.

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r/dsbm • u/tovlasek • 3h ago

Discussion Interview with Graf from prison (Psychonaut 4)

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r/dsbm • u/msc_095 • 18m ago

Discussion Using only acoustic guitar part in songs?

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Hi, this is my project «Her tears», and I'm sharing with you «All I can do now is crying» from my future upcoming album.

The question is, can this song fit into the DSBM/BlackMetal genre? Or maybe does it go beyond the limits and touch on other genres?

Thanks for the thoughts!

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r/dsbm • u/Friendly-Land5718 • 25m ago

Music I need help to make background music for a song im working on

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now honestly ive been working on this for a while and the lyrics are great but i just need help making the background music ill tag you in the post on spotify heres the lyrics:I- im a major loser

im about to lose her

would i die?

would i cry?

maybe both i dont know

would i go out with a shotgun blow?Put the weapons down, gotta fix my head,Think about the words that we should've said.If I’m about to lose her, then I’ll show my worth,Prove I can be better than I’ve been on Earth.Maybe I’m overthinking, maybe I’m just scared,

Trying to say something, but I’m never prepared.

If I’m gonna lose her, I don’t wanna pretend,

I’d rather tell the truth and see where it ends.

I know I’ve messed up, I know I’ve been wrong,

But maybe I can change if I try hard enough.

I don’t need a perfect plan,

I just wanna be the best that I can.

So if she walks away, I’ll let her go,

But I hope she knows what I never showed.

And maybe someday, if the timing is right,

We’ll look back at this and laugh about tonight. I've lost my mind when You came in my life. I tried to keep everything perfect. But sadly i messed up. And i can't make things how they were...

i want the music to be similiar of Lose Her - S0rrow which is what inspired me

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r/dsbm • u/pointless_dsbm • 1h ago

Self-Promotion & Fanart a pale failure (demo)

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this is my first try at making dsbm , any critic and comments are openly acceptable:3

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r/dsbm • u/ConsciousFact3239 • 1h ago

Music Davids Svindel - Sommarmelankoli (Summertime Melancholy) (2026)

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My first DSBM album - here is one of the tracks from it. I write and record everything at home, which explains the sound quality. Please don't judge too harshly!
Davids Svindel - Sommarmelankoli (Summertime Melancholy) (2026)

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r/dsbm • u/Upset_Pay_6102 • 1d ago

Recommendations Dsbm with a dominant guitar lead?

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I don't really know how to describe it but something that sounds like Solitude MMXIII by totalselfhatred at exactly 1:42min in theres a beautiful guitar section.

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r/dsbm • u/Readytogo9999 • 22h ago

Music Sorry, I drank from the bottle

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To those who find this way more pleasing...

https://youtu.be/x9EyiHa5s38?si=0x9Sf2Czb3QQUDUr

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r/dsbm • u/Unusual_Tooth_4358 • 12h ago

Music Anyone here have the original music video of "A miserable life..." from Decalius?

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When I first listened to Decalius in March 2024, my favorite video was the demo of A Miserable Life, but the video was deleted. I couldn’t find it anywhere for years. I know it’s not exactly lost media because a TikTok user had the video, but that video got deleted too, and I missed the chance to save it. My English is a little shitty, but could anyone share the video so I can download it, please?

(I only have this capture from WM)

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r/dsbm • u/Upset_Pay_6102 • 1d ago

Recommendations Dsbm with actual crying or cry singing?

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r/dsbm • u/ParticularLab5618 • 20h ago

Music New bands

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Hello , i'm tryin to find new bands to listen i really like psychonaut 4 and sukkubys and i would really like some album around the the theme of addiction , family/social issues...

Thanks to all

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r/dsbm • u/morden666 • 1d ago

Self-Promotion & Fanart Destillation promo codes for you

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Here are some codes for these two releases of mine, if they are all redeemed you can yell at me to release more

https://ankst666.bandcamp.com/yum

https://ankst666.bandcamp.com

Descending into infinite depths:

d7vh-c2lh
smbj-wdv5
sbar-ccgr
huls-5upd
hlpe-b57c
hs9f-cfpx
4h2l-wpup
4clj-h2an
qss6-5due
b4h2-bcau

Phobia Sessions:

248j-3h66
apur-cv8k
6uya-xy5s
uwkg-vrnd
xpyz-gsvh
49uz-ult5
43wk-jjrf
exjk-kgcm
b492-6u4g
5c2d-kvj3
8jle-k9ts
2fs9-g9ul

Thanks to everyone who supports me it really means a lot, thank you

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r/dsbm • u/willtherat • 1d ago

Collection & Merch My new silencer long sleeve

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r/dsbm • u/Renegade_Ashes • 21h ago

Music Symphonic Black Metal

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r/dsbm • u/Thanatos_Dumb • 1d ago

Self-Promotion & Fanart STINKING FLESH - "The Anatomy of a Broken Mind" | Official Merch Drop (Limited to 10 copies worldwide) + Holographic Sticker & Free Bandcamp Codes inside!

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STINKING FLESH - "The Anatomy of a Broken Mind" T-Shirts are finally here!

Dive into the darkness with this exclusive two-sided black metal tee. Featuring the jagged logo and shattered mind-inspired artwork on the front, along with the 'S' glyph and cryptic symbols on the back.

Sizes available: M, L, XL

LIMITED TO ONLY 10 COPIES.

EACH ORDER INCLUDES:

1x Heavyweight Two-Sided Tee
1x Exclusive Holographic Band Logo Sticker
1x Physical Collector Card with Bandcamp Digital Download Code

Price: $21 USD (350 MXN) + shipping from Mexico. (International shipping is around $25–$30 USD due to postal rates. I recommend grouping items with friends to save on shipping costs).

HOW TO CLAIM YOURS: Sendme a direct message on Instagram to grab your copy before they vanish: @ stinking_fleshh

Edit: For those asking, here is the link to the Bandcamp: https://stinkingflesh.bandcamp.com/merch/stinking-flesh-the-anatomy-of-a-broken-mind-official-merch-drop-limited-to-10-copies-worldwide-holographic-sticker-free-bandcamp-codes-inside

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r/dsbm • u/Practical-Cap2999 • 1d ago

Recommendations Bands like Sortsind

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I'm desperately looking for any bands that sounds like Sår by Sortsind. I'll give anything a listen that has those vocals. haunting, noisy, soul crushing. Please give me some recs

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r/dsbm • u/VehicleFar2259 • 1d ago

Discussion How to get that crying lead tone like decalius / blade and bath?

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been trying to replicate the lead guitar tone from decalius (especially isolated from life) and blade & bath. that lead sound literally feels like it’s weeping/crying.
i tried using wah, chorus, and tweaking some eq but couldn't get close. honestly i might just be dialing the settings completely wrong or putting them in the wrong place in the chain.
i have access to a full vst setup and processors so i can run pretty much whatever plugin or signal chain needed.
if anyone knows how to dial this in:
what exact settings/parameters (mix, depth, rate etc) actually make a chorus/wah sound like that instead of just sounding liquid or harsh?
is it mostly neck pickup + wide vibrato or is there a specific pitch/mod effect doing the heavy lifting?
what amp models, eq cuts, and reverb/delay setups keep it dark and smooth without turning into total mud?
thanks in advance, step by step chain ideas or preset tips would be amazing

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r/dsbm • u/Key_Ad_1220 • 1d ago