Botanist

A one-man black metal project (Otrebor) noted for plant- and fungi-themed lyrics and for using dulcimer and drums instead of conventional black metal guitars.

From the reviews: Botanist is a one-man band; uses dulcimer and drums rather than guitars; lyrical focus on flowers and fungi; the release Doom In Bloom / Allies is a double set with the second disc (Allies) featuring additional musicians, guitars, bass and electronics.

The reviews describe Botanist as a one-man black metal project led by Otrebor that emphasizes plant/fungi themes and replaces guitars with dulcimer and drums. Doom In Bloom / Allies is presented as an ambitious, uneven double release mixing black metal, doom, ambient and experimental elements. Allies features fuller instrumentation and collaborators; Doom In Bloom emphasizes the project's distinctive dulcimer-based black metal.

For:Listeners of experimental and avant-garde black metal who are curious about unusual instrumentation and botanical themes.