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CornHolio posted:What do you guys think of the new Borknagar? I'm mixed, honestly. I find the sound really good - I like the heaviness of it all, and the 'wall of sound' effect works well. It doesn't sound sterile or over produced like 'Epic' did. I also like the return of Jan and Tyr into the fold; the bass is a lot stronger and more audible. I also like the vocals, despite Vintersorg sounding a bit strained at times. At least it doesn't sound forced. However, some of the songwriting seems 'half finished', like they were constantly distracted, and they lost their train of thought when writing (which, to be fair, this isn't a full time gig for the band, so this is understandable). Other songs sound too busy. 'Fleshflower' would have been excellent if it was twice as long, but the way it is now, it's just not enough awesome from Lars. So, not very many of the songs stick in my head like they did with earlier releases. I think that Dave, the new drummer is good and rough sounding, but again, it sounds like something's missing, and I can't put my finger on it. OTOH, while I feel that Asgeir is the stronger drummer, I don't know if his style would have mixed as well with the music. And I miss his catty comments on the Borky forum  One minor plus is that the place I ordered it from had a CD+t-shirt 'bundle'; Borknagar t-shirts are hard to come by anyways, and this shirt had a very simple, clean design which I love (the dragon on the front, the band logo on the back, and nothing else.) So I forgoed the box set (complete with Borknagar necklace  ) to order that instead, and I'm happy with my choice.
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Just started listening to early Arckanum, I have been missing out ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWr1NM-KNv4 I really dont grasp music too quickly, this is probably the first new band ive taken to in months. Even their newer stuff sounds pretty good, but Im just sucking in the old stuff first.
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Thanks to whoever recommended Koldbrann a long time ago, I'm just listening to the album Moribund and really liking it. It's got a great vibe, just a bunch of people playing some loving metal.
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Apr 29, 2010 05:01
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Strangely enough, I would recommend the new Twilight album to fans of Borknagar. It's very epic and experimental for black metal.
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catbread.jpg posted:Strangely enough, I would recommend the new Twilight album to fans of Borknagar. It's very epic and experimental for black metal. Even though I thought the debut was nothing special, I've been thinking on buying the new one... I've read there’s sludgy ISIS-like riffing (courtesy of Aaron Turner himself). I'm curious as to how it works in conjunction with black metal.
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catbread.jpg posted:Strangely enough, I would recommend the new Twilight album to fans of Borknagar. It's very epic and experimental for black metal. I may have to check that out - thanks for the tip!  
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Apr 30, 2010 06:15
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Yeah I'll be checking that out as well. Also, 'My Domain' on the new Borknagar is loving fantastic. I'm a huge nerd for ICS's vocals (which is why I adore The Archaic Course even though nobody else seems to) so maybe that's why.
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Apr 30, 2010 15:06
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Plasma1010 posted:Just started listening to early Arckanum, I have been missing out ... Arckanum are a superb band through and through. The newer stuff's definitely worth looking into as well when you get round to it.
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Apr 30, 2010 15:18
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CornHolio posted:Yeah I'll be checking that out as well. The Archaic Course is their best album by far. "Universal" is such a loving killer track, the drummer really shines on that song. I'm a ICS Vortex fanboy too, so...uh...that makes two of us!
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drat how did I miss the new 1349 album being out. Luckily it's on spotify
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May 1, 2010 19:42
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Shame it's boring and terrible backpeddling aimed at placating the howling mob QQing over Revelations having actual ideas
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Caucasus Belli posted:Shame it's boring and terrible backpeddling aimed at placating the howling mob QQing over Revelations having actual ideas Yeah kind of what I was thinking. Sounds like they wanted to stick with the style of Revelations but spiced it up to appeal to the criticism. Ill give it a few more listens but I dont think Im getting too into it. Just started Peste on La Sanie Des Siecles, what does someone suggest is next ?
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catbread.jpg posted:Strangely enough, I would recommend the new Twilight album to fans of Borknagar. It's very epic and experimental for black metal. Can't seem to find this. A little help?
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Plasma1010 posted:Yeah kind of what I was thinking. Sounds like they wanted to stick with the style of Revelations but spiced it up to appeal to the criticism. Ill give it a few more listens but I dont think Im getting too into it. Folkfuck Folie I guess, cause the latest full-length is a bit of a departure. If you just can't get enough, Macabre Transcendence and Lorraine Rehearsal have some earlier takes on the same tracks.
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May 2, 2010 06:57
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God, Cryptic Wintermoon, why couldn't you be better? A WW1-themed black metal album should technically be my favourite thing in the world but ugh, Fear barely scrapes moderately enjoyable with all the meloblack crap it has going on.
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Plasma1010 posted:Just started Peste on La Sanie Des Siecles, what does someone suggest is next ? The demos really, everything that's followed La Sanie has been disappointing, and it in its own way was a bit of a let down after the demos.
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May 5, 2010 20:31
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I don't really agree. Ballade cuntre lo Anemi Francor grew immensely on me. I hated it the first four or so playthroughs, now I think it's their second best full length.
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May 5, 2010 23:53
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What is everyone's thoughts on Tim Yeung doing drums on the new Morbid Angel? Also the fact there are gonna be quite a few electronic songs on the new album, with a few blast beats here and there. EDIT: Wrong thread, gently caress deltawing fucked around with this message at 02:46 on May 6, 2010 |
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May 6, 2010 02:24
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I don't know if anyone noticed, but Keep of Kalessin has a couple new tracks that aren't that hideous Eurovision song up on their myspace. So far, I'm kinda digging it. It's most definitely not Armada, but it's not bad. I Brake For MILFs fucked around with this message at 05:15 on May 6, 2010 |
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May 6, 2010 05:12
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I quite like that Dragontower song.  Also I am re-reading the Earthsea books and have just got to the first mention of Kalessin's keep, while the dark rune Agnen has also made an appearance...I have ordered this comp:  Took ages to work out how to order it but I think it will be worth it. I can't wait for it to arrive! Agalloch, Fen, Enmerkar, Kehrä, Oskoreien, October Falls, oh yes.
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EvilMoJoJoJo posted:I quite like that Dragontower song. You are also a big Eurovision fan so I guess it makes sense. EvilMoJoJoJo posted:
Duhhhhhh I am a complete moron for not connecting the painting to the WITTR song title.
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EvilMoJoJoJo posted:I quite like that Dragontower song. NATO fucked around with this message at 16:31 on May 6, 2010 |
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EvilMoJoJoJo posted:re-reading the Earthsea books How are they on re-read? It's been years for me and I think I'd appreciate them more now than I did when I first read them. EvilMoJoJoJo posted:I have ordered this comp: That looks sweet as gently caress
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A friend just passed this on to me. Some pretty good black metal from Calgary of all places. Check out To Cleanse a World of Shadow.
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Alatyr from Slovakia, totally stumbled upon them by accident ... apparently they only have made one album self titled released in 2007, but if you like the ambient - BM stuff they caught my ear ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_o8l7Uc_U&feature=related
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Alatyr is pretty lol, if you can deal with the programmed drums they are cool. Lately I've been getting into so-called RABM, including artists such as Panopticon and Lake of Blood. Panopticon has a concept album about the demise of the US, featuring funky bluegrass sections, post-rock guitars and some vicious drumming. Lake of Blood has lots of rather cheeky Taake-like riffing with a Cascadian aesthetic. Recommended!
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catbread.jpg posted:Alatyr is pretty lol, if you can deal with the programmed drums they are cool. I'm suprised I haven't heard of RABM before, considering all the other styles of black metal. Will check those bands out. 
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Captain Scandinaiva posted:I'm suprised I haven't heard of RABM before, considering all the other styles of black metal. Will check those bands out. Ditto. Seems pretty interesting, if nothing else. Thanks!
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After about 4-5 spins of that new Nachtmystium track I've decided that I unironically enjoy it. I really can't wait for the new album to come out.
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lordblytzkrieg posted:After about 4-5 spins of that new Nachtmystium track I've decided that I unironically enjoy it. I really can't wait for the new album to come out. I've heard the whole thing, and while it doesn't have as many really excellent moments as the first Black Meddle, it's an overall more solid album, I really enjoyed it.
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gently caress me, Esoteric. The band was really mashed, the venue had no airconditioning whatsoever and someone was letting rip with the most horrible farts throughout. At least the sound was decent. edit: ungh wrong thread i guess Kaiho fucked around with this message at 15:16 on May 16, 2010 |
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Hello black metal thread. I'm hoping one of you can help me out here. I've looked all over google for lyrics to Black Stained Dusk's album Black Faith Inquisition. I can't find them anywhere. Any help?
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Volume posted:Hello black metal thread. I'm hoping one of you can help me out here. I've looked all over google for lyrics to Black Stained Dusk's album Black Faith Inquisition. I can't find them anywhere. Any help? If you can't find them anywhere you could always try sending them a message through myspace or an email. It has worked for me in the past.
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lordblytzkrieg posted:If you can't find them anywhere you could always try sending them a message through myspace or an email. It has worked for me in the past. That's a great idea. Thank you.
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Until the Light Takes Us is being released on DVD this September. Looks like there will be a couple of different versions with special features, including a 45 minute history of metal with Fenriz. More info here: http://www.factorytwentyfive.com/until-the-light-takes-us/
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Not Very Metal posted:Until the Light Takes Us is being released on DVD this September. Looks like there will be a couple of different versions with special features, including a 45 minute history of metal with Fenriz. More info here: Speaking of which, for those who were a fan of the Trapped Under Vice Vol. I-III from Fenriz (DJ V.K.O.M.), has posted a new mix album of tunes with Sindre Solem from Obliteration. It's an "Epic Metal" theme this time, but features a Bad Religion track? 
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So I've been making my way through this thread and seen people post about Sigh. What do people think about their new album Scenes From Hell? I hated it at first but it's grown on me over the months. I dislike that the vocals are mixed into the background and the symphony can be kind of over bearing at times. Like in L'art de Mourir during the chorus, I feel like I should be dancing a jig.
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I think Scenes From Hell is pretty darn good, and I think they get away with the classical instrumentation without appearing pretentious or lame. Not all the songs are excellent, but some of them (The Red Funeral, The Summer Funeral) are among Sigh's best, in my opinion. I like it a lot better than Hangman's Hymns, which I found slightly disappointing.
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New Keep of Kalessin is phenomenal! My blog has been revived! I'm taking requests for reviews. http://eyehatehaggard.blogspot.com/
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