"Blackbraid: Uniting Native American Roots with Uncompromising Black Metal"

Blackbraid, a one-man black metal band, is gaining attention for his unique blend of the genre's heavy sounds with his Native American roots. Sgah'gahsowáh, the artist behind Blackbraid, aims to create a traditional-sounding black metal album that he can personally identify with. His latest album, "Blackbraid II," features classic black metal elements alongside acoustic guitars and traditional flutes. Despite doubts from some in the niche black metal community, Blackbraid's rise reflects the genre's increasing diversity, with a growing Native American scene within USBM. Sgah'gahsowáh's music also explores themes of nature and our connection to the natural world, drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a woodsman and hiker.