Blackbraid is a Native American black metal solo project hailing from the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The project blends raw, atmospheric black metal with indigenous themes and instrumentation, channeling both the majesty of nature and the pain of colonization into a sound that is both ferocious and emotionally resonant. Founder Sgah’gahsowáh crafts songs that are at once blistering and meditative, with melodies that evoke deep forest solitude and ancestral memory.

Since its debut in 2022, Blackbraid has released Blackbraid I and Blackbraid II, both of which quickly gained international acclaim for their unique voice and powerful composition. The music stands out for its ability to remain grounded in traditional black metal while expanding its scope with flutes, acoustic passages, and a strong narrative drive. Blackbraid’s growing body of work represents a vital and personal evolution of the genre.