Here, we will be presenting our list of five black metal musicians who not only rank among the genre’s finest but are united by their love of pop music. READ MORE: 11 Bands Who Started Out as Black Metal but Aren’t AnymoreAlthough Scott Conner of Xasthur has moved on from black metal in favor of genre-defying explorations, we must mention that he always has incredible recommendations. As a black metal soul, I will now seize this opportunity to champion the brilliant Ljungblut as my “pop” favorite. 5 Black Metal Musicians Who Actually Love Pop Music Real black metallers listen to pop; find out the “Toxic” favorites of some of the genre’s most dangerous artists, plus an entertaining English bloke. Gallery Credit: Jillian DrachmanWhy 5 Classic Black Metal Bands Stopped Wearing Corpse Paint These black metal bands prove that you don’t need corpse paint in order to be beautifully brutal!