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Subliminal Genocide is a 2006 album by Xasthur, the depressive black metal solo project of American musician Scott Conner, who performs under the name Malefic. Released on Hydra Head Records, it appeared during a prolific period for the project and exemplifies Xasthur's lo-fi, atmospheric sound built around layered guitars, synth textures, and bleak vocals. The album is aimed at listeners of depressive and ambient black metal.
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Who is the musician behind the band Xasthur?
Xasthur is a US depressive black metal solo project masterminded by a musician who goes by the stage name Malefic. He is highly respected in the underground scene for recording nearly all the instruments and vocals himself.
When was Xasthur's Subliminal Genocide released?
Subliminal Genocide was released in 2006. It arrived during a highly prolific era for Malefic and is widely regarded as one of the defining statements of his career.
What record label released Subliminal Genocide by Xasthur?
Unlike many underground black metal albums, Subliminal Genocide was released through Hydra Head Records. This label was primarily known for noise and post-metal bands like Botch and Isis, which helped bring Xasthur to a wider audience.
What genre does the album Subliminal Genocide belong to?
The album firmly belongs to the depressive suicidal black metal (DSBM) subgenre. It features the lo-fi production, tremolo-picked guitars, and agonizing, echoed screams that define Xasthur's bleak, misanthropic sound.
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