notable black metal bands classified from a [b]left-wing perspective[/b] on whether or not their politics are sketchy or explicitly far-right/racist. I am not basing this list on any sense of ideological purity, and consider moderate liberal politics to be acceptable as far as this list goes. Rating system is as follows: [b]卐[/b]: Either explicitly national socialist, fascists, or racist in some way (the music itself does not necessarily have to be NSBM to get this rating). [b]Sketchy[/b]: There is at least [i]some[/i] evidence that the artist is fascistic or racist, etc. but there is perhaps a (reasonable) argument to be made to the contrary. [b]Not Very Sketchy[/b]: No legitimate considerable warning signs, or almost certainly not fascist or racist, but perhaps with an unresolved history of problematic associations or iconography. Total unknowns are also kept in this category. [b]Not Sketchy[/b]: Not sketchy [i]at all[/i] in any meaningful way. [b]☭[/b]: Specifically a category for RABM/Leftist black metal acts or artists. This might include left-leaning anarchists, communists, and various kinds of socialists. This does not include mainstream progressives (the music itself does not necessarily have to be RABM to get this rating). (It should be noted I do sometimes make mistakes or miss a detail because my research skills are in development, and I appreciate corrections or further insights in the comment box*, where you can find a lot of extra discussion as is already). *[b]Note[/b]: I have fallen kind of behind on the comment box and if you have any really important updates you think I should consider or add, or any artists you want me to add to the list overall, then I would appreciate either suggesting an addition to the list using the "suggest an addition" button or DMing me[/b]