Comment by stcredzero

So yes, it is real. It's a small scene, and most black metallers hate their guts, but it shouldn't be ignored.

By the same token, this small subset shouldn't be used to tar the entire black metal scene. There are activist pseudo-journalists who have done this in the past, and this is a prevalent pattern in recent years. Look out for this happening, and be sure to speak out when you see it happening.