Deafheaven is an American band known for their unique blend of black metal, shoegaze and post-rock, often referred to as “blackgaze”. This unusual genre combination sets them apart from traditional metal bands as they combine harsh, atmospheric sounds with melodic, dreamy passages and intense, emotional vocals. Particularly noteworthy is their ability to combine aggressive music with aesthetic beauty, which has earned them recognition not only in the metal scene, but also in indie and rock circles.