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)
Darkest BlueLostprophets
This work by the Welsh rock band Lostprophets is a song that depicts profound despair and inner torment.
Alongside dark, heavy guitar sounds, the lyrics convey the protagonist’s overwhelming emotions.
Included on the album The Betrayed, released in January 2010, it is known as one of the band’s darkest tracks.
It’s a song that will resonate when you’re enveloped in deep sadness or loneliness.
Packed with the essence of Lostprophets’ musicality, it is a track that conveys a sense of strength even within the darkness.
Warriors Of The World UnitedMANOWAR
This piece is known as a signature song by the American heavy metal band Manowar.
It is included on the album ‘Warriors of the World,’ released in June 2002.
With its grand sound and lyrics calling for unity, it has been highly praised by fans around the world.
It reached No.
2 on the German album chart and sold over 150,000 copies, earning a Gold certification.
Set against resonant, heavy guitar riffs, the song portrays the solidarity of soldiers and their resolve to fight.
Despite its dark atmosphere, it carries a message imbued with inner strength and courage.
It’s a recommended track not only for heavy metal fans but also for anyone seeking powerful music.
TEETHWesGhost, Diggy Graves
A dark, intense piece has arrived from U.S.
artists Wes Ghost and Diggy Graves.
While Wes Ghost is known for a style that fuses pop punk and emo, this work candidly exposes the darker side of romance.
Released in March 2024, the track’s lyrics pour out intense obsession and desire for one another, painting a dangerous relationship where love and madness intertwine.
The live, high-volume production further amplifies the song’s world.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone wanting to ride the emotional highs and lows.
DeadlockAnnihilator
Let me introduce a song by the Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator.
Featured on their August 2013 album “Feast,” this track delivers a sharp critique of self-destructive behavior in modern society.
Its lyrics call out a culture drowning in consumerism and the foolishness of humanity blindly heading toward extinction.
The high-speed, heavy guitar riffs and low, growled shouts typical of thrash metal amplify the song’s dark message.
Sounding an alarm to society, this piece is recommended for those mindful of contemporary social issues or fans of metal with a darker atmosphere.
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.
The Devil Went Down To The Holy LandBetzefer
This is a song by the Israeli groove metal band Betzefer.
It features heavy guitar riffs and a distinctive vocal melody.
The track is included on the eponymous album “The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land,” released in November 2013, and its music video on YouTube has surpassed 10 million views.
The lyrics, themed around societal corruption and moral collapse, are striking, depicting the chaos of the Holy Land from the devil’s perspective.
It’s recommended for those who enjoy dark, heavy sounds or are interested in songs with socially critical messages.
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.