The Zenith of Brutality - When Black Metal meets Extreme Techno

What's the most aggressive type of music? I think noizecore techno is a contender, or some of the more deranged forms of acidcore.
Yet there is another genre on the block that is definitely deserving of this title.
A fusion of Black Metal and Extreme Techno, that runs by the term Industrial Black Metal or Blackened Speedcore.

Let's rewind a bit. Even the first outings of Hardcore Techno and Gabber House were eager to sample guitar riffs out of Metal songs - usually the thrash or speed metal variety of the 80s. When Speedcore emerged, these samples became an obligation. And soon, a fusion of Death Metal and Speedcore spawned, exemplified by bands like The Berzerker (which actually started as a solo Gabber / Speedcore producer project before they got signed to Earache).

In the world of metal, there were experiments with Techno drums and rhythm, too, usually filed under the "industrial metal" folder. And, of course, the first sightings of "Industrial Black Metal" were seen, but not quite as brutal yet.

In recent years, this evolution shifted around. Death Metal - Gabber fusions have become more rare.
Instead, Hardcore producers have begun to fully embrace Black Metal - and Black Metal bands have begun to experiment with Hardcore, Gabber and Speedcore.

While the former often use the term "Blackened Speedcore" for their music, the latter usually run under "Industrial Black Metal". But sound-wise, these terms are more or less interchangeable.

This new genre is much more varied than the former "Deathcore" variety.
We find bands that have the usual tinny, lofi sound quality of Black Metal - like it's recorded on a tape recorder in a band member's basement.
or bands blasting away with huge production values and heavy basses.
we got simplistic monotonous audio nasties.
or complex, symphonic compositions.
some add intricate synth and ambient parts to their songs / track.
some screech, some growl, some keep silent.
some sound like british prog rock on acid.

so, there is a lot to discover here!

similar to other subgenres of hardcore techno (and black metal), this strain remained niche and quite unknown to the masses.
yet its producers, fans and supporters are dedicated to it none the less, and there is a steady flow of releases.

the themes, lyrics and titles are amongst the most nihilist, sickened and disturbing in the contemporary world of music.
indeed, there are even some bands leaning towards nazi ideology - maybe for "shock effect", maybe for real - so its better to stay clear of these.

but, apart from these - it's all a truly ecstatic and wholly infernal experience, soothing and nurturing our dark minds and souls.

let's look at 10 tracks of the industrial black metal and blackened speedcore kind:

1. Aborym - With No Human Intervention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRnz43HHfrw
2. Blacklodge - Psychoactive Satan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwi3j3pEm60
3. Helel - Radiant Satvrna Regna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9yb1OEyDQs
4. Low Entropy & Nullentropy - Redeemed by Hatred https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S311mMeeIx4
5. Acid Enema - Blackened Speedcore War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JuNMLi_5J8
6. Legionz ov Hell - Khult Ov Abaddon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SAFcmfJUo8
7. Alien Deviant Circus - Ap (Nâda) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtgsoKr9SWo
8. Sangre - As in Life, So in Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrTIrFIqBcE
9. The Berzerker - Black Metal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXo9d-x1-S0
10. The Schizoid - The Singularist Rites Of Intransience (Sadistician Megamix Of Deceit) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlBb0Sr8Lg