# Hard Rock Photography Peter Beste's Black Metal Project Features Norwegian Rockstars By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-rock-photography-projects-bestes-black-metal-project References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/True-Norwegian-Black-Metal-by-Peter-Beste.aspx) Photographer Peter Beste has spent years, seven, to be exact, following [Norwegian hardcore metal rockstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-films), [Black Metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting). The result of his efforts is a [brilliant set of images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), just a small sample of which can be seen in the gallery here. I urge you to check them out and find your inner rocker or rock chick! I love the look of hard core rock, although I don’t really like the sound. This all makes this project right up my street! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rockstar Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in capturing the essence of rock and metal musicians in striking visuals. - **Subculture Documentation:** Exploring niche subcultures through immersive photography projects can provide unique storytelling opportunities. - **Authenticity in Music Representation:** Demand for genuine and raw visual representation in the music industry, showcasing the real lives of musicians. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Photography:** Photographers specializing in capturing musicians and bands during live performances or candid moments. - **Art Galleries:** Exhibiting and promoting photography projects that explore niche subcultures and alternative music scenes. - **Music Promotion:** Utilizing authentic visual representation to market and promote musicians and bands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Wild ’80s Rock Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [80s Metal-Band-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-x-metallica.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Artistic Metal Band Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallica-turntable.md) - [Hair Metal-Inspired Aged Rums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-rum.md)