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A dark and intense scene depicting the essence of nihilism and pessimism in metal music, featuring a grim, hooded figure standing amidst a desolate, barren landscape with decaying trees and crumbling ruins, under an overcast sky with storm clouds and lightning strikes.

Nihilism and Pessimism in Metal: A Deep Dive

Metal, as a genre, is a realm where the darker facets of human existence are explored with relentless intensity. Among the prevailing themes in metal, nihilism and pessimism stand out