Doom metal
is a slow, heavy subgenre of metal characterized by crushing riffs, gloomy atmospheres, and themes of despair, death, and doom. Inspired by Black Sabbath, it emphasizes bleakness with deep, distorted guitars and somber tempos. Often incorporating elements of gothic or stoner rock, doom metal conveys a sense of overwhelming weight and melancholy. Key bands include Candlemass, Electric Wizard, and Saint Vitus.
