National Socialist black metal (also known as 'NS black metal' or 'NSBM') is a Neo-Nazi subgenre of black metal music concerned with ideas of racial separatism and Aryanism. It is sometimes considered to have started with the work of Burzum. However, because there is no direct reference to National Socialism in Burzum's early Black Metal compositions, this claim can be, and often is contested. While Nationalism (or at least National Romanticism} has been an influence in Black Metal from early on, NSBM adds a focus on advocating National Socialism as an alternative to modern liberal society. However, while Nazi Germany was never overtly oppossed to Christianity, NSBM continues the Black Metal tradition of opposition to all of Judeo-Christianity, while placing more emphasis on Anti-Semitism. Artists in the NSBM scene typically argue that not only Judaism and Zionism but also Christianity are major causes for the perceived present troubles of modern Europeans, or (Aryans), which distinguishes them from many other Neo-Nazis. As an alternative to Christianity, most NSBM bands have advocated variations of pagan beliefs and traditions, with the most common alternatives being Ásatrú and Odinism. It should be noted that among Black Metal listeners, interest in Paganism is not restricted to those involved with NSBM. Environmentalism (see Walter Darre for a greater understanding of the connection]] and Evolan Traditionalism are also recurring themes.
NSBM and other Forms of White Power Music
Somewhat recently, the NSBM and Rock Against Communism (RAC) scenes have been uniting, as NSBM is increasingly being sold at RAC and other White Power music outlets, and NSBM bands such as Gestapo SS and Bannerwar have covered RAC and Hatecore songs on their NSBM releases. Additionally, NSBM bands are beginning to perform alongside of RAC bands.
NSBM seems to have more appeal to fans of Black Metal who do not hold National Socialist beliefs as compared with RAC, which more rarely can count fans among those who do not favor Neo-Nazi politics.
NSBM and the Broader Black Metal Scene
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National Socialism in Early Black Metal
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