Black Metal Sucks

Lich King's song 'Black Metal Sucks' is a satirical critique of the black metal genre and its associated subculture. The lyrics are filled with humor and sarcasm, targeting the stereotypical elements of black metal, such as the dark, gothic clothing, corpse paint, and the often over-the-top satanic imagery. The song opens with a reference to the infamous church burnings in Norway, a notorious event in black metal history, and quickly moves to mock the fashion and attitudes of black metal enthusiasts, describing them as 'image-conscious assholes' and likening their appearance to clowns and frogs.

The chorus of the song is a direct and blunt statement of the band's disdain for black metal, with lines like 'Black metal sucks' and 'You suck' repeated throughout. This repetition emphasizes their strong opinion and adds to the comedic effect. The lyrics also poke fun at the music itself, criticizing the simplistic and repetitive nature of black metal riffs, the 'dimly echoed drumming,' and the 'terrible screeching' vocals. By comparing the singer's voice to a 'wounded duck,' Lich King highlights what they see as the absurdity of the genre's vocal style.

In the final verses, Lich King contrasts themselves with the black metal bands they criticize, claiming superiority with their 'old school' thrash metal roots. They assert that they are the 'best band' and 'super cool,' furthering the playful and mocking tone of the song. The self-referential humor and the exaggerated disdain for black metal create a light-hearted yet pointed critique of the genre, making 'Black Metal Sucks' a memorable and entertaining track.