Let's talk about NSBM

Today some controversial topics. NSBM is known for dividing Black Metal fans all over the world. Here are my thoughts.

DURBATULUK (my Black Metal band)

[madwaythereal]

*The conversation with a girl gets awkwardly silent*
Me: Let's talk about NSBM

[marksoreilly]

Ed Sheeran seems like a genuinely nice guy, that's why it's important to always separate the art from the artist

[CotardSyndrom]

I looked at people who are into NSBM and always kinda thought it just has to mean "No Sex Before Marriage", but thank you Farvann for clearing up this one for me!

[gutbucket]

I fully understand and respect the “separate the art from the artist” idea. I just personally find it difficult to ignore the artist’s actions while listening to their work.

[mikkokorperich]

"Hate is for the simple-minded people." The most anti-Black Metal line ever. :D

[Werwolf]

Very good perspectives on the issue, something I've faced countless times during my career as well. A lot of the hysteria about "NSBM", whatever that means, is also a reflection of the societies (especially in the western world) we live in. Black Metal in it's purest essence never changed, but those on the fringes of it look for opponents harder than ever.

(Yes, I wrote song about this and that and I used this and that word, check the context. Yes, I work with all kinds of people.)

[gombka]

I have never agreed with someone on this topic more than with Farvann

[danny]

My man just dropped the deepest and most philosophical quote I've heard talking about a music genre. I'm very impressed

[ElectronicYouth]

Black Metal is music of transgression and extremism. No boundaries no limits. That’s what we love about it. NSBM is an artifact of that.

[VFella]

Here in the Netherlands, NSBM = Black Metal Subgenre which is defined entirely by its Lyrical Theme: The cosmic horrors of the Dutch Railway system.

Best known examples of the subgenre are projects like "WiSSelstoring" and "Vertraging 666" and titles such as the blasphemous "Intercity Toilet Holocaust" .

[CinderBlockCuisine]

It's great to see that you understand how simplifying this topic will only make things worse. Defining yourself with the things you hate is a miserable existence, and too many people in metal miss that point.

[rokiniiyama]

I'm so happy to know a black metal guy who can perfectly divide comic part and more serious part, a guy that can make you laugh but that can make you also take serious arguments on important topic, just like this.

Totally agree with your point of view btw, and I think it should be the main point of view because it's the most rational I've heard about it.
In a world where there are lots of misunderstandings, especially in black metal, it's always good to see people like you, and I would say like your community too. :)

[johnny_corleone]

That was refreshing to hear someone speak on things in a mature and open minded way. Thanks

[gabrielfanteza]

Got your point and it's really makes sense to me. Thanks for uploading this video. Unfortunately, I haven't seen good content like yours, recently here on Youtube. Please keep on posting! Cheers from Brazil.

[broncoxy]

I absolutely agree with you on that one, 'hate is for the simple minded', it appears everywhere and it never leads to something good...
A brave thing to discuss such a topic, but you did so in a mature, sensible and human way and I really respect that. Great video!

[commerzkobold]

Wow Farvann, bei dem Titel habe ich schlimme Phrasendrescherei befürchtet aber du machst das verdammt gut und bringst die Sache auf den Punkt. Respekt von mir!

[Rain..._]

I loved your meditation on hatred at the end. Hatred is easy, to love takes real strength

[ancienthybrid]

I think I needed to hear that last part, Farvann. Also, you’re 100% on this topic, man. Seriously, how are you not a larger channel?

[nyclurker]

I agree Burzum isn’t automatically NSBM just because Varg has some interesting personal opinions.

[RogueBoyScout]

Someone get this man a Medal Of Honour for services to Humanity!!!!