dsbm 

DSBM is an acronym for "depressive suicidal black metal." The use of said acronym sprung from the term NSBM, however the two scenes are by no means linked.

DSBM is primarily distinguished from traditional forms of black metal by its lyrical content, focusing on suicide, depression, anxiety, and hate rather than traditional anti-Christian themes.

Big names in the black metal community, such as Xasthur and Leviathan, have experimented heavily with DSBM's lyrical themes, while many young artists are quickly gaining popularity for their suicidal and depressive lyrics, notably Thy Light and Silencer.

Abyssic Hate's album Suicidal Emotions is considered a quintessential example of DSBM.

dsbm by Jack Britton February 9, 2008

DSBM

Depressive Sad Black metal, something edgy kids listen to and spamming chats full with "I'M GONNA CUT MYSELF"

bro: yo did u listen to dat new DSBM

you: wuts dat?

bro: depressive sad black metal

you: yea bro shut up nigga

DSBM by glibbertarian March 20, 2026

Suicidal/Depressive Black Metal (SDBM/DSBM) 

A sub-genre of Black Metal which focuses on themes of suicide, anti-humanity, self-mutilation, negative energy, and emotional imbalance or unrest.

Some "well known" bands in this genre include: Xasthur, Burzum, Silencer, Make A Change... Kill Yourself, and Nocturnal Depression.

He killed himself while listening to Suicidal/Depressive Black Metal (SDBM/DSBM).

Suicidal/Depressive Black Metal (SDBM/DSBM) by GnostickNihilist23 October 11, 2008