emerged in the early 1990s as a dark, atmospheric offshoot of black metal. Characterized by medieval, fantasy, and ambient soundscapes, it often evokes castles, ruins, and forgotten realms through synthesizer-based compositions. Rooted in lo-fi aesthetics and solitude, the genre draws inspiration from artists like Mortiis and Burzum, evolving into a vast underground scene blending nostalgia, melancholy, and imagination.
