Harakiri for the Sky are an Austrian post-black metal band formed in Vienna in 2011. They are known for their emotionally intense blend of black metal aggression and expansive post-rock atmospheres, often centred around themes of melancholy, loss, and existential despair.
Over their career, Harakiri for the Sky have become one of the leading names in modern post-black metal, recognised for their long-form compositions and deeply emotional songwriting.
Harakiri for the Sky’s sound is defined by tremolo-picked guitar leads, anguished vocals, and sweeping dynamic shifts between raw intensity and atmospheric calm. Their music often builds slowly into cathartic climaxes, blending melody and devastation.
The band are known for their ability to translate emotional pain into expansive, cinematic compositions.
Harakiri for the Sky (2012) – debut album establishing their emotional post-black metal foundation.
Aokigahara (2014) – breakthrough release expanding their atmospheric and melodic depth.
III: Trauma (2016) – critically acclaimed album featuring longer, more dynamic and emotionally intense compositions.
Arson (2018) – darker and more aggressive release balancing heaviness with melody.
Mӕre (2021) – expansive and refined album incorporating stronger post-rock and shoegaze elements.
Scorched Earth (2025) – latest release, continuing their evolution with heightened emotional contrast, atmospheric depth, and refined songwriting.
Harakiri for the Sky are widely regarded as one of the most important modern post-black metal bands, praised for their emotional intensity and cinematic approach to extreme music.
Fans of artists such as Alcest, Ghost Bath, and Deafheaven are likely to appreciate Harakiri for the Sky’s melancholic, atmospheric, and emotionally charged style.
All Harakiri for the Sky releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Harakiri for the Sky clothing, representing one of the most emotionally powerful names in modern post-black metal.
Harakiri for the Sky are part of the modern European Black Metal and Post Metal scenes, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our BLACK METAL and POST METAL categories. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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