Editing Doom metal (section)

=== Lyrical themes ===
Lyrics in doom metal play a key role. Influenced by notable [[blues]] musicians like [[Robert Johnson]] and [[Son House]],<ref name="Bandcamp"/> normally they are gloomy and pessimistic,<ref name="doomSabbath"/> including themes such as [[suffering]], [[depression (mood)|depression]], [[fear]], [[grief]], dread, death, and anger. While some bands write lyrics in introspective and personal ways, others convey their themes using symbolism – which may be inspired by [[occult]] [[arts]] and [[literature]].<ref name="Bandcamp"/>

Some doom metal bands use religious themes in their music. [[Trouble (band)|Trouble]], one of the genre's pioneers, were among the first to incorporate Christian imagery. Others have incorporated [[occult]] and [[paganism|pagan]] imagery.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.masterclass.com/articles/doom-metal-music-guide | title=Doom Metal Music Guide: 11 Doom Metal Bands |quote=Doom metal lyrics often describe paranoia, despair, political upheaval, and depression. They sometimes touch on witchcraft and pagan themes as well.}}</ref> For many bands, the use of religious themes is for aesthetic and symbolic purposes only. Examples include lyrics/imagery about the [[Last Judgment]] to invoke dread, or the use of [[crucifix]]es and cross-shaped headstones to symbolize death.

Furthermore, some doom metal bands write lyrics about drugs or drug addiction. This is most common among stoner doom bands, who often describe [[psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants|hallucinogenic or psychedelic]] experiences.