I'm impulsed to point out that Falkenbach is more folk-metal oriented, despite some black metal elements here and there; unless you speak of certain works that are more black oriented, because I've only heard a few off a certain album.
Also, some more suggestions for Black Metal -- ChthoniC (not to be confused with the video game OST remixer, Chthonic) The black/extreme metal band is from Taiwan, and they're tight; great use of the Chinese ehru (their equivalent of a violin, though sounds beautiful in its own way).
Rotting Christ: Greek Black Metal; yes, there's such a thing as black metal that isn't Norwegian/from other areas in that region Vocals are average, instrumentals are fucking amazing and beautiful (compensates), with a nice mixture of female chanting vocals.
Bishop Of Hexen: everything Cradle Of Filth wants to be.
Dragonlord: awesome symphonic black metal; sounding more like blackened power metal at times, to me atleast.
Carach Angren: ultra symphonic, lyrics consist of folk lore and such; cool concept albums.
Carpathian Forest: no other better way to describe them than "Black Metal in its purist, most sacrilegious and unholy form."
I agree... Falkenbach have other elements (more along viking metal), but some tracks have a black metal feel. I put them on the list because i like the music so much
Now...i listened to all the bands you recommended I liked Bishop of Hexen, Dragonlord and Carach Angren (interesting band, will check more of their music out soon).
I admire Carpathian Forest, but they were never my style.
I listen to Wolves in the Throne Room.
awesome group
Also, some more suggestions for Black Metal
Rotting Christ: Greek Black Metal; yes, there's such a thing as black metal that isn't Norwegian/from other areas in that region
Bishop Of Hexen: everything Cradle Of Filth wants to be.
Dragonlord: awesome symphonic black metal; sounding more like blackened power metal at times, to me atleast.
Carach Angren: ultra symphonic, lyrics consist of folk lore and such; cool concept albums.
Carpathian Forest: no other better way to describe them than "Black Metal in its purist, most sacrilegious and unholy form."
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Now...i listened to all the bands you recommended
I liked Bishop of Hexen, Dragonlord and Carach Angren (interesting band, will check more of their music out soon).
I admire Carpathian Forest, but they were never my style.
Chthonic sounded too much like Cradle of Filth.
Rotting Christ sound more death metal.
Thanks for the list!