575 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 19 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly link posts (73%).
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)
Most Active by Day
r/BlackMetal Flair Performance r/BlackMetal Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| [Raw] | 33 (12.3%) | 4 |
| [Epic/Atmospheric] | 27 (10.1%) | 15 |
| [Black/Death] | 25 (9.3%) | 9 |
| Rule 8 - No low-effort images | 22 (8.2%) | 2 |
| [Melodic] | 18 (6.7%) | 11 |
| [Depressive/Suicidal] | 14 (5.2%) | 7 |
| [New Release] | 12 (4.5%) | 17 |
| [Experimental/Avant-garde] | 12 (4.5%) | 19 |
| Rule 6: Request | 11 (4.1%) | 8 |
| [Symphonic] | 10 (3.7%) | 12 |
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 | 56 (9.7%) | 5 | 4 |
| black | 54 (9.4%) | 6 | 4 |
| usa | 24 (4.2%) | 29 | 4 |
| album | 18 (3.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| video | 15 (2.6%) | 5 | 1 |
| music | 13 (2.3%) | 5 | 1 |
| finland | 13 (2.3%) | 42 | 3 |
| song | 12 (2.1%) | 1 | 5 |
| sweden | 11 (1.9%) | 33 | 4 |
| looking | 10 (1.7%) | 2 | 2 |
r/BlackMetal Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BlackMetal
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 240 | 18 |
| youtube.com | 116 | 18 |
| open.spotify.com | 12 | 1 |
| music.youtube.com | 6 | 5 |
| discord.gg | 3 | 1 |
r/BlackMetal Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BlackMetal
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The Call of The Wintermoon location
Dragged Into Sunlight - Hatred for Mankind
Sigh on KEXP
Abbath Cancels All Upcoming Shows
Akhlys - Tides of Oneiric Darkness (USA, 2015)
Fluisteraars - Grondeloos Donkere Bossen 2026
Moonlight Sorcery - To Withhold the Day (Finland, 2023)
Muhammad Pedophile - Orient Malediction (Unknown, 2022)
Spirit Possession - The Sharpening (USA, 2026)
Ethereal Shroud - Discarnate (United Kingdom, 2021)
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Call of The Wintermoon location | 1.1K | 65 | image | Sep 10 |
| Dragged Into Sunlight - Hatred for Mankind | 287 | 34 | link | Sep 17 |
| Sigh on KEXP | 229 | 17 | link | Sep 24 |
| Abbath Cancels All Upcoming Shows | 209 | 62 | link | Sep 15 |
| Akhlys - Tides of Oneiric Darkness (USA, 2015) | 157 | 20 | link | Sep 2 |
| Fluisteraars - Grondeloos Donkere Bossen 2026 | 141 | 19 | link | Sep 11 |
| Moonlight Sorcery - To Withhold the Day (Finland, 2023) | 140 | 11 | link | Sep 1 |
| Muhammad Pedophile - Orient Malediction (Unknown, 2022) | 136 | 16 | link | Sep 11 |
| Spirit Possession - The Sharpening (USA, 2026) | 112 | 11 | link | Sep 7 |
| Ethereal Shroud - Discarnate (United Kingdom, 2021) | 106 | 11 | link | Sep 24 |
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 Sundays around 11 PM 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 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BlackMetal get most?
On r/BlackMetal, most posts are link posts (73%)