Harakiri for the Sky is an Austrian post-black metal duo formed in 2011, consisting of vocalist JJ and multi-instrumentalist Matthias Sollak. They create atmospheric music that blends black metal with post-rock elements, having released 8 albums including their latest 'Scorched Earth' (2025).
Harakiri for the Sky has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 74 out of 100. despite having 81K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 8 albums released since 2011.
Harakiri for the Sky works in Post-Black Metal originating from Austria (Central Europe). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Harakiri for the Sky has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Post-Black Metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Harakiri for the Sky has approximately 81K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 11K YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.
Fans of Harakiri for the Sky often also enjoy Drudkh, Woods of Desolation, Agalloch, Alcest, Deafheaven. These artists share common ground in the Post-Black Metal space and/or the Austria music scene. If you appreciate Harakiri for the Sky's approach to post-black metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 74/100, Harakiri for the Sky's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; being based in Austria, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.