Black Metal MIDI Pack – TRVE Grooves & Blast Beats | Loudstakk

What is your approach to Black Metal drumming?

"While Black Metal is often mistaken for being all about speed, I see it differently. To me, it’s about creating space — allowing the riffs and vocals to truly stand out. That’s why I keep my grooves intentionally simple, only introducing accent hits where they actually serve the music. Fills should flow naturally, never distract or overwhelm. And if you're playing a large kit, make full use of it — especially the toms — to add depth without losing focus.

Which drummers inspired you?

"I’m not shy to admit that the obvious influences—like Hellhammer and Fenriz—have played a major role in shaping how I approach this style. They helped define the foundation of Black Metal drumming, and it’s almost impossible not to echo some of what they’ve done. Tjodalv from Old Man’s Child also stands out to me; his ability to maintain groove while strategically spacing out hits gives those bigger accents a real impact. Another standout is Vainaja, the drummer of Vitsaus—his playing is focused and precise, yet still full of feel. He knows how to keep the groove alive without overplaying."

How did the idea for a MIDI Groove pack come around?

"I’ve often felt that most Black Metal groove packs miss the mark when it comes to capturing the core of the genre—or maybe my take on Black Metal just leans a bit different. Either way, I knew I had to sit behind the kit myself and approach the foundational elements from my own perspective.

The goal was simple: to give myself—and other songwriters—a ready-to-use selection of go-to grooves. No need to waste time programming drums from scratch. Just drag, drop, and get straight to writing—with maximum Satan and zero fuss."

Who should use MIDI Groove packs?

"These are songwriting tools first and foremost—designed to help you get your ideas down faster without the usual grind of drum programming. Whether you're a songwriter, content creator, touring artist, one-person band, hobbyist, or just looking to jam after a long workday, these grooves are meant to keep you moving creatively. They’re not here to replace your drummer—but they might just be a more inspiring metronome to practice with.

And for those who think MIDI isn’t trve or kvlt: it’s worth noting how many members of legendary Black Metal bands actually rely on MIDI grooves to sketch out their ideas. Don’t take our word for it—check the Artist page. You might be surprised who's in on the secret. 😉"