French Black Metal

French Black Metal is a subgenre of extreme metal music that originated in France in the early 1990s. It is characterized by its raw, aggressive sound, often featuring fast tempos, shrieking vocals, and heavily distorted guitars. The lyrics often focus on themes of death, destruction, and the occult. French Black Metal bands often incorporate elements of traditional folk music, such as acoustic guitars and traditional instruments, into their sound. The genre has been influential in the development of other extreme metal genres, such as death metal and blackened death metal.