Despairingly dark Western music. World-famous classics and popular songs.
Even though it’s not exactly a good habit, when we’re feeling down we tend to listen to dark songs, don’t we…?
This time, I’ve picked out some “desperately dark” Western tracks that I’d recommend to anyone in that mood.
Even within “desperately dark,” I’ve chosen from a range of genres—from quiet, subdued pieces to metal tracks that are dark yet crank the voltage to MAX.
I’ve covered most of the major genres, so music nerds shouldn’t miss this!
There are some pretty obscure songs in here too, so if you’re digging for great tracks, make sure to check them out!
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Desperately Dark Western Music: World-Class Masterpieces and Popular Songs (41–50)
You Will Know My NameArch Enemy
It’s a track by a hugely popular Swedish melodic death metal band.
Their songs typically connect verses with shouted vocals, then let the guitar shine melodically in the chorus.
However, this song’s melody is dark as well, so a sense of utter despair hangs over the entire track.
Desperately dark Western music: World-famous and popular songs (51–60)
We Don’t BelongBlack Veil Brides
Songs by the American LA metal band Black Veil Brides are particularly popular among young women.
This track is a dark song marked by vocalist Andy Black’s distinctive deep voice and heavy metal guitar riffs.
It appears on the album “Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones,” released in January 2013, which sold 42,000 units in its first week and reached No.
7 on the Billboard 200.
The lyrics, themed around hope and conviction, portray a sense of being an outsider and the search for personal identity, resonating strongly with listeners in the underground scene.
Buried MoonWildpath
This is a track by Wildpath, a symphonic metal band from France.
Its appeal lies in lyrics with a mystical, narrative quality and a distinctive musical style that fuses orchestral elements with metal.
Featured on the album “Underneath,” released in May 2011, the song is inspired by traditional British fairy tales and skillfully portrays the contrast between darkness and light.
It’s recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in a world reminiscent of fantasy novels or are seeking a new take on symphonic metal.
Dark yet hopeful, it offers a uniquely atmospheric experience—why not give it a listen?
In conclusion
This time, the theme was intensely strong—devastatingly dark Western music—and while picking songs, I found myself thinking, “There are a lot of dark tracks from France.” Germany and France are both countries where techno and noise have developed, and dark songs tend to become hits there.
If you want to dig deeper into dark music, definitely check out tracks from Germany and France.
On RaguMusic, we also have articles on various genres, like Western songs you want to listen to when you’re sad or ones filled with anger, so be sure to check those out too!