594 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (67%).
r/BlackMetal Traffic & Engagement r/BlackMetal Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/BlackMetal Most Active Times When r/BlackMetal Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/BlackMetal Flair Performance r/BlackMetal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Raw] | 25 (8.9%) | 12 |
| [Black/Death] | 24 (8.5%) | 7 |
| Rule 8 - No low-effort images | 23 (8.2%) | 7 |
| [Melodic] | 23 (8.2%) | 17 |
| [Epic/Atmospheric] | 21 (7.4%) | 14 |
| [Depressive/Suicidal] | 19 (6.7%) | 1 |
| [OneManBand] | 15 (5.3%) | 3 |
| [New Release] | 14 (5.0%) | 30 |
| [Experimental/Avant-garde] | 12 (4.3%) | 17 |
| Rule 6: Request | 10 (3.5%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/BlackMetal Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BlackMetal
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | 78 (13.1%) | 3 | 3 |
| black | 74 (12.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| usa | 19 (3.2%) | 46 | 6 |
| band | 17 (2.9%) | 2 | 3 |
| norway | 16 (2.7%) | 21 | 4 |
| album | 15 (2.5%) | 10 | 1 |
| song | 13 (2.2%) | 7 | 4 |
| great | 12 (2.0%) | 3 | 2 |
| germany | 12 (2.0%) | 24 | 2 |
| video | 11 (1.9%) | 2 | 1 |
r/BlackMetal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BlackMetal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 221 | 17 |
| youtube.com | 111 | 21 |
| music.youtube.com | 7 | 3 |
| open.spotify.com | 6 | 1 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 3 | 4 |
r/BlackMetal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BlackMetal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Failed rock star. Failed scammer. Failed drug addict. Successful racist?
Worm - Live on KEXP
None - The Damp Chill of Life
Abbath being Abbath...
Paysage D'Hiver - Welt aus Eis (Switzerland, 2008)
Abbath drunk and storming off stage
How do y'all feel about Blackbraid?
Wolves in the Throne Room - Ghosts Among the Obelisks (USA, 2026)
Spectral Wound - The Horn Marauding (Canada, 2024)
One of Nine - Behold the Shadow of My Thoughts (USA, 2025)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed rock star. Failed scammer. Failed drug addict. Successful racist? | 307 | 201 | image | Aug 28 |
| Worm - Live on KEXP | 239 | 38 | link | Aug 21 |
| None - The Damp Chill of Life | 201 | 11 | link | Aug 16 |
| Abbath being Abbath... | 198 | 84 | text | Aug 14 |
| Paysage D'Hiver - Welt aus Eis (Switzerland, 2008) | 193 | 20 | link | Aug 1 |
| Abbath drunk and storming off stage | 187 | 124 | link | Aug 16 |
| How do y'all feel about Blackbraid? | 180 | 182 | link | Aug 3 |
| Wolves in the Throne Room - Ghosts Among the Obelisks (USA, 2026) | 167 | 37 | link | Aug 20 |
| Spectral Wound - The Horn Marauding (Canada, 2024) | 153 | 10 | link | Aug 2 |
| One of Nine - Behold the Shadow of My Thoughts (USA, 2025) | 150 | 7 | link | Aug 10 |
r/BlackMetal Audience Overlap r/BlackMetal Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/BlackMetal FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BlackMetal
What's the best time to post on r/BlackMetal?
Based on posting volume, r/BlackMetal is most active on Thursdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BlackMetal?
r/BlackMetal averages 19 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BlackMetal get?
Posts on r/BlackMetal average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BlackMetal get most?
On r/BlackMetal, most posts are link posts (67%)