Is that a spiked mace in your pocket, or is this the black metal thread?

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Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Baron Von Ghoulosh posted:

Dates have been announced for Satyricon's headlining US tour this fall. Bleeding Through, Toxic Holocaust and Chtonic are set as openers.

September 25th Baltimore, MD - Sonar
September 26th Norfolk, VA - Norva Theatre
September 28th Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
September 29th Orlando, FL - The Club @ Firestone
October 01st Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
October 02nd Dallas, TX - The Door
October 03rd San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
October 05th Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
October 06th Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater
October 07th Pomona, CA - The Glass House
October 08th Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
October 09th Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
October 10th San Francisco, CA - Slim's
October 12th Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
October 13th Seattle, WA - El Corazon
October 14th Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater
October 16th Salt Lake City, UT - Club Sound
October 17th Englewood, CO - Gothic Theater
October 19th Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
October 20th Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
October 21st Toronto, ON - Opera House
October 23rd Worcester, MA - The Palladium
October 24th Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
October 25th New York, NY - The Fillmore @ Irving
October 27th Montreal, QC - Club Soda

Every good band avoids my state

# ¿ Aug 6, 2009 00:33

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# ¿ Apr 19, 2024 13:08

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

stairway to hippo posted:

If only the other five would do the same...

Oh wow this is a great attempt at using wit to express fundamental opinions!

ICS Vortex (the bass player and clean vocals) apparently left but I have no loving clue why. It's hard to find a guy that can sing that great.

Edit: Oh dang Mustis (keyboards) is leaving too.

Mustis posted:

DIMMU BORGIR keyboardist Mustis comments on his departure from the band:

Attention to all the worldwide fans of my work with Dimmu Borgir I feel that I must begin my note to you all by saying that your dedication and interest in my musical work with Dimmu Borgir has been greatly appreciated by me for many, many years and you all have motivated me to continue to push the creative envelope farther each and every day. You might be able to see where this note is heading and if you are thinking correctly you will know that I am informing you all that I am no longer associated with the band and have left the ranks of Dimmu Borgir effective immediately.

My departure was not entirely of my own accord and while I had felt this change was something imminent for my future, my time had been spent addressing the fact that many songs written by me had not been registered properly under my name in their credits. Without naming every single track, let us just say that a good majority of albums like Spiritual Black Dimensions, Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and In Sorte Diaboli would have been vastly different had I not composed and created as much as I actually did. Sadly, based on terrible gaps in the communication process and a failure to find logical rationale for why this had been done this way found me hitting wall after wall as opposed to finding a professional and reasonable solution to the problem. My inquiries and investigation into the issues which I wished to resolve and move on from would in the end find me being fired from the group. No discussions about it, just 'goodbye' (via text message).

I can say to you that this was not a new dispute and is something that has been going on for some years and since these are my individual creative rights and work that are being denied of me, we shall now let the resolution come from the lawyers instead of dealing with more dishonesty and lies on a one on one personal level. On this I cannot say anymore because we will be walking into sticky legal territory. I mentioned earlier that my fans have motivated me to create great music again and again and they should know that I will continue to do this and shall return to them in the not too distant future with material that I hope will keep their musical needs fed. In advance I will say that I thank you for notes and texts of support and ask that you please understand that there is not much more I can say on this, nor will be able to answer every single message that I get. I ask you to please keep tabs on my official MySpace page. I will do my best to post what I am legally allowed to share with you so you remain informed.

Oh well.

Stay Safe fucked around with this message at 16:44 on Aug 31, 2009

# ¿ Aug 31, 2009 16:36

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

stairway to hippo posted:

So we aren't allowed to voice our opinions about the bands discussed in this thread? I can't stand Dimmu Borgir, and I won't mind at all if the band disintegrates.

ICS Vortex is a great musician in my opinion, and I really liked his work with Arcturus. There's nothing wrong with Dimmu Borgir as musicians, I just don't like their music. Except from "Da den kristne satte livet til," that's a pretty fun song.

Don't take me seriously.

Anyone know why Vortex left?

# ¿ Sep 1, 2009 00:01

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Bubble Bathory posted:

To contribute: ICS is a really strong singer but something about his clean singing parts in any dimmu songs I've ever heard seems really awkward to me.

I'm just curious, try just one song, this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gW6oVzVAeA

And tell me if you really don't like his vocals here. Especially around 6:00

Stay Safe fucked around with this message at 00:08 on Sep 1, 2009

# ¿ Sep 1, 2009 00:02

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Kaiho posted:

Jesus christ that Mustis "statement" is pretentious over-wordy wank that says absolutely nothing that hasn't been said before. Let me see if I can concentrate, boil it down:

"Been kicked out of the band for being a wanker. Had been too lazy to get my name on songwriting credits, am making GBS threads my pants now. Am going to fail miserably in future musical endeavours, so here's hoping the lawyers cut me a big fat slice of pop black metal cake."

Yeah I kind of picked up on this too.

# ¿ Sep 1, 2009 01:41

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

From http://www.myspace.com/icsvortex

ICS Vortex posted:

I've really enjoyed the ride, the Dimmu years have been awesome.
I look forward to concentrating fully on my own project now, and
the opening possibility to resurrect a band or three.

A special thanks to all the crazy and lovely people I have met on
the road with Dimmu over the years, for the support from so many of
you, and for the continuing interest in my musical projects.

I will always treasure the albums and the brotherhood as it was
before the cabin-fever,music industry and greed went Metallica on
our asses.

My support goes to Mustis, the true creative force in Dimmu for the
last ten years,and his rightful legal chase.

From http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126340

Dimmu Borgir's Like Totally Non-Dramatic Response posted:

Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following statement regarding the recent departures of keyboardist Mustis (real name: �yvind Mustaparta) and bassist/clean vocalist ICS Vortex (real name: Simen Hestn�s):

"Man, what a shitstorm response!

"Too bad all the poo poo is thrown in the wrong direction.

"Oh, well, what else could we expect?

"We don't blame you as you still haven't heard the other side, the band's side.

"We have put up with unprofessionalism and bad live performances for years. This couldn't be ignored anymore as we firmly believe the fans deserve the best on both records and shows.

"First of all, a big thank you to those who still have their own mind intact and believe in the music of the band and not only judge by what is falsely accused in statements posted online by recently fired members based on their ignorance, bitterness and greed. A quite normal human response when being disappointed, but we hope you kept in mind the saying that goes: 'Those who scream the loudest have the most to hide' but: 'Only when we're calm we'll be able to listen.'

"We have a feeling, judging from some of you and your 'jump-to-conclusion'-type of comments and responses, that some of the reasons that are about to be explained might as well end up as too much for you band member 'fans' to grasp the magnitude of, or to handle. We'll give it a try.

"The true fans of the band and its music already have shown their support and understanding without us having to explain it to them in detail. But for the rest, anyways, here goes:

"Let us give you a few things to chew on; perhaps especially to those of you that have already taken sides. Some of it concerns both Vortex and Mustis collectively; some of it is separately based issues. And yes, it might come as a surprise to some of you but they were fired with a reason.

"To make it seem less of a soap opera and less embarrassing, if this is even possible at this point, for those it concerns, we'll keep things simple and straight to the point.

"On a side note and in comparison, just keep in mind that people have been fired for way less in this and other bands before. So for those of you who think we didn't try and make this work and did this out of anything else but what we thought was best for the band, please think again and consider the following written words below carefully. At the same time, as we hate to ruin the idea of how some of you guys perceive this band and its members both in a positive and negative way, those of you who care deserve to hear the truth and here are a few excerpts, out of many, we might add.

"Let's put things in perspective for a second: For someone to be in a band, on any level, first there's got to be commitment and dedication, a drive and urge to do what you do, whether you're part of the songwriting process, planning the touring part, business part, the administrative part or simply just the performing part doesn't matter which one you're mostly involved in. However, you need to be involved in some of it to a certain extent to be considered and treated as a member and you have to show some sort of level when it comes to responsibility, not only for yourself but for others around you as well.

"Over the course of 10 years period, there's also something you either develop the comprehension of or you don't (most develop this basic approach way sooner), called 'understanding of how things are run.' We know it sounds blunt, but it's important that this is being enforced on behalf of everyone involved within a band and its working partners. After time, you've got to know and accept your place and what role you have taken and your ability therein; the sooner you do this, the better. Remember, you still at the same time have to continue to earn your place and work for it, respect it and nurture it like a child, even after years of success. It doesn't come for free, it doesn't stay for free and it doesn't leave for free either. We're all replaceable.

"Are you part of a band for the right reasons? And do you really want this? What are your thoughts on the aspect of being away from home over shorter and longer periods of time performing for your fans? Are you aware of the sacrifice you have to still do after all these years to be able to continue this and are you aware of the workload and the sacrifice not only the other members have done and still do, but also people working with the band in other areas have done over the years, while you haven't?

"You need to do your part, or at least do an attempt to be given a fair chance of survival, even if it's not as much. Certain simple basic things, which are spawned out of common sense, those are the things we expect from you. That's if you want to be looked at as a member of a music group and be taken seriously.

"The things mentioned above are all obvious factors and basic principles you need to be square on and aware about; if not, you're wasting yours and other people's valuable time.

"Further down is a couple of things Vortex and Mustis simply 'forgot' to mention in their previous statements respectively. Also the fact that Mustis' statement(s) not being written by himself but by someone else means it is false accusations and have been registered as such by our lawyers.

"Lesson number one, the obvious one: Don't forget to bring your instrument when you're about to play a festival in which you're going to perform in front of thousands of fans that have travelled far and paid money to see you play. Maybe you haven't been into it so much the last couple of years and it's on top of that an early flight; you feel things are a bit tedious; no worries, we all experience this from time to time but we know the deal by now after so long, and so many years. Or, so we thought. But we shouldn't have to remind you to bring your own instrument to a gig. For that there's no excuse, neither will we accept one.

"Lesson number two, a less obvious one and can easily be forgotten while under the influence but still: Don't hurt yourself in an alcoholic rage smashing a glass to your forehead, putting yourself, your band 'mates,' crew, not to mention the show(s), in jeopardy. Remember, the money you care so much about getting, compared to the minimal of effort you put in won't be paid out to you or anyone else in the band if the show(s) doesn't happen. You have responsibility. We suspect this weren't part of your calculation, obviously none of us are perfect but as a grown up person, we expect more. Luckily for you, the makeup covers the cut from the smashed glass on your forehead onstage.

"You did manage to get away with general bullshit, classical cocky, rock-star attitude and carelessness this time too. You wouldn't get away with it at home around your family so what makes you think it's fine to behave like an rear end in a top hat around your band members, your family away from home? On-stage equals posing, off-stage it's a no-no. But, contrary to other times in the past, there simply won't be another chance and you know so goddamn well why you're not given yet another. Suddenly we're the bad guys because you expected another shot out of mere habit, just because we were too nice in the past to grant you another one and another one.

"Your stage sound and set-up we won't bother to address anymore. Your stage performance lately we won't bother to mention either. You know why you're not part of this band anymore, don't make excuses and make it look like it's someone else's fault when you very well know it was you alone who put you where you are right now.

"Now, auctioning off your band's most recent album on eBay, only signed by yourself, can't be looked upon in any other ways as pure greed, not to mention mockery, towards the rest of the members of the band that you're still in, AND the fans. Attempting to sell a CD of the last album (which you can still get hold of in shops) with only your signature on it for the highest bid is a remarkably low act.

"Instead of getting hold of some work to do, if money is what you so desperately seem to be needing (while you actually maybe rather should be considering working on ideas for a new album if you're so concerned about being credited correctly), you rather believe the easiest and fastest way to money must simply be to start a blackmailing procedure against the other members in the band holding important files as ransom files that are the band's property which we need for future projects that would bring you money later eventually, in one way or another. Now it won't. Not a very smart and thought out thing to do. Not to mention the fans now have to wait for these special releases because your ego for some odd reason is hurt and in total control. These files, which we handed over to you in good trust over a year ago as a band member and what we'd consider a brother despite your lazy rear end, not surprisingly you haven't even touched it as part as bonus features special of a re-release campaign including certain albums. Instead, you threaten to sue your fellow band members for neglect and not treating you right monetary-wise.

"Isn't it typical? You both want to harvest the fruits, but putting labour into it yourself is not so important. See how long that'll last in real life. Ironically, it lasted this long with the band, finally now that time is over.

"This shouldn't be acceptable. So what do we do? We don't accept it. After all these years wiping people's asses and feeding their mouths, we're forced to take on another strict angle, like you do with kids when nothing else works. To be forced to almost constantly spend energy on dragging someone to practice for instance and be part of a unit; a force, is tedious for the rest of us. Always an excuse not to do what's expected of you.

"To the best of our efforts, we've tried to explain over and over, again and again, how the business side of things works, but when ignorance is bliss and the people it concerns fail to even meet at band business meetings, later not understanding and realizing because of the obvious fact that they weren't present, the deal is then suddenly we're 'hiding something' and 'I must get ripped off, there's no other logical explanation!'

"Sounds familiar to some of you readers?

"But on the contrary, we've not been afraid of encouraging the use and exploration of talents of other members elsewhere while still being in the band. We have even handed over major projects on a silver plate but to not even bother replying to such offers speaks volumes. We can't do that job for you too. What about the talk of a certain 'solo' project for the last 10 years? Where is it? Talk, that's what it is. Talk and no action.

"Still complaining, not trusting your partners for the last 10 years when receiving a pay check, worth way beyond your song'writing' ability and what you're already credited for is fair in your eyes. It's amusing and at the same time sad to see how little reflective and humble grown people can be sometimes; or in this particular case, most of the time.

"Stop acting like composers and songwriters until you have written and released something on your own that's worthwhile and we'll see how well you do.

"To quote Vortex in his very own statement: 'I have really enjoyed the ride!' Sure you have, it's been for free! Either because of lack of interest, dedication, understanding and capability or all of those.

"So a word of advice: For those of you who'd wish and would want to work with either of these guys in the future, please be prepared to discuss business first since the art of music comes secondary.

"We believe there's no need to go into further details; it'll be highly embarrassing. It already is for the rest of us and most sane people get the point by now. If you feel you haven't been appreciated, this goes for both, then why did you accept the large sums of money all these years that has been handed out to you? It was convenient, wasn't it?

"For how much longer should we accept a service on stage that has slowly deteriorated over the last few years which we know other bands wouldn't tolerate, seeing as your performance simply wasn't good enough and your self-critical view was like zero. Explain that. But you wanted the cash, pretty typical. Give someone something even if they don't deserve it just to keep everyone happy and they want more of it. Don't take credit for something you haven't written.

"If you knew how to arrange and write a song, you would have already, just like the rest of us. But no, your lazy rear end is too 'busy' complaining about not getting what is 'rightfully' and 'legally' yours. Funny then, how the new album is halfway finished written already by the rest of us without any of these guys' input, still having all those elements we're known for. Even having obligations and work with other bands simultaneously on the side. But those who still believe in the band and its music, and not in recently fired members' bitterness, greed and fear of what's around the corner, will understand this when the next opus is out.

"We could write a book about previous members and their separate reasons why they're not in the band anymore, but we believe you don't want to hear most of it by now.

"This wasn't an issue of the typical 'musical differences' bullshit statement either. Other bands cover up their poo poo with that worn-out excuse, but musical differences is exactly what makes this band sounding unique. Sadly, some of the members lost the focus along the way; some people close to the band will say they did that a long time ago, and for that there was simply nothing we could do anymore. We can't force people to do something they obviously don't want or care about. We tried, but they didn't. Our patience and goodwill is not everlasting.

"So for those of you who still think we owe them more than a phone call or an e-mail letting them know their 'services' are no longer wanted and needed, think again. We just had enough and for that we're not sorry. We're only sorry it didn't work out in the end.

"And to those who think greed played a part in this, so absolutely, and now you know whose careers are run by it and whose isn't."

I lol'ed at the forgetting to bring the instrument to a gig part. I really don't know what else to say...you know being black metal drama and all.

Stay Safe fucked around with this message at 05:33 on Sep 3, 2009

# ¿ Sep 3, 2009 05:20

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Why is it that 2003-2004 had a shitload of awesome albums

# ¿ Sep 23, 2009 17:02

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

So I guess this album is very necrophiliac-based?

# ¿ Sep 24, 2009 05:04

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Recommend to me some ambient black metal. I.E. Darkspace.

Edit: Or more...spacey black metal...if there is such a thing.

# ¿ Dec 2, 2009 22:43

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Heh, they may be participating, but they most likely won't win the Norwegian vote, since Eurovision audience is mostly people with...well, frankly very awful musical taste anyways. Seriously.

# ¿ Dec 4, 2009 03:49

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

By the way, thanks for all the ambient black metal suggestions.

# ¿ Dec 5, 2009 03:24

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Plasma1010 posted:

It was suggested in GBS I post here as well ...

I have a Black Metal project in which we just released a Demo which I would like to share with you Black Metal fans ...

The name of the Demo is Winter Twilight ...

Evighet
We are two guys from NY who recorded the entire album ourselves from our houses / basements. We have decided from day one we will never step into a studio and never have another person step into the creation of our sound. It is just us two recording what we like in our underground Black Metal style. We go as follows ...

Aziekion - Guitars, Bass

Taiga (Myself) - Vocals, Synthesizer, Drums

We do not know much about making our music available through Torrent Programs / Download Programs, etc. however so far the forums have helped make the Demo available with .MP3 and Album Artwork on ...

http://images.bureau42.com/sa/audio/Winter_Twilight.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?1ynycmz0tqt
http://www.last.fm/music/Evighet
http://rapidshare.com/files/292537668/Winter_Twilight.zip

If anyone knows how to spread the availability of it online for Downloading to the public feel free to do so. We fully support free music and wouldn't mind it being spread as much as possible.

We are currently working on an Album however we are not sure of the completion time as I will be doing Drums and Vocals abroad and Aziekion is currently upgrading his Guitar Cabinet, which appears to be quite a process and very tedious. One difference for the album will be that we are going to be 90% Analog as opposed to some of the Plug-Ins we used for the Demo. We want to be in the realm of Basement-Analog by the time the album is complete.

We recorded the Demo in Sonar 7. We have just switched to Saw Studio. Saw Studio is the only program on the market right now which can record at 64 bit. It looks terrible but it sounds terrific. Those are basically the only changes, which should be for the better.

The drums were recorded in my basement with Microphones hanging from the ceiling and echoing all throughout the concrete. I couldn't be happier with it's sound.

I am actually not to sure what Aziekion's influences completely are. I know he is influenced by Immortal and Dark Funeral. He has been on guitar for 14 years. I drew my influences mostly from Dimmu Borgir - For All Tid and Gorgoroth - Destroyer.

If you like us we currently only have information available through ...

https://www.myspace.com/EvighetBlackMetal

This album is heavy so you Black Metal fans might enjoy.

A few pages late, but I want to give feedback as well. I love everything so far (only listened to Into the Boreal Forest and The Black Death), and I know you said you were a drummer, but I really think the drums are hindering it a bit. I mean it sounds like someone who is just started to learn drums and they don't really hit with power or precision. I don't know how to describe it better than that, but keep up practicing, and keep up the good work man. This has a lot of potential.

I know it's a rough mix, but maybe increase the drums a bit? Black metal really requires drums to be clearly heard for the most part, especially when going fast.

# ¿ Dec 5, 2009 04:00

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Kaiho posted:

Does it? You just praised Darkspace, and I'd be hard pressed to hear any individual drums aside from the occasional snare rattle from the onslaught.

I absolutely disagree with Monky from KORN, but anyways, the point I want to make here is that his band isn't going for an ambient black metal feel like Darkspace is. IIRC, they are rather going for something like the For All Tid album.

Drums present yet barely heard in black metal is meh. Black metal without the signature drums at all is ambient...I guess?

Stay Safe fucked around with this message at 15:12 on Dec 5, 2009

# ¿ Dec 5, 2009 15:10

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Yeah, I knew it, the reason I said it is because he's good and should get away from the "I'm new at drums" sound. Which takes patience and practice.

Once this is done they'll probably have a deal anyways

# ¿ Dec 6, 2009 07:29

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I've noticed the crowd got wilder as each band played

# ¿ Dec 7, 2009 07:16

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Speaking of Ulver, am I the only one that still listens to them post-black metal?

# ¿ Dec 20, 2009 05:27

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Noktorn posted:

Actually the members of Gorgoroth are most likely pedophiles. Actually not a joke. There was a story a while back about a Mexican concert promoter getting asked where they could get child prostitutes and this was corroborated by a friend of mine who is close friends with a Colombian booking agent. Their main request: five 12-year-old boys.

I somehow can't believe your story. Even if it were true, it most likely would be for some satanic sacrafice or something.

# ¿ Dec 28, 2009 20:34

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

That somehow reminds me of this interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG9hah_GfSg

# ¿ Jan 14, 2010 19:33

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Caucasus Belli posted:

I got my copy of Imerium Dekadenz's Procella Vadens today and it's loving amazing - completely worth the wait on the delayed release date. This is their best work. It's their Privilegivm - it brings all the good stuff together in a more refined and purposeful way.

Wow. Love it.

# ¿ Jan 23, 2010 07:20

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I know most of you don't like Dimmu Borgir, but it has been my gateway to metal and is still a favorite, despite their last album.

from Nuclear Blast e-mail I got posted:

DIMMU BORGIR - WORKING ON HUGE, EPIC AND PRIMAL NEW ALBUM!

Guitarist Silenoz of Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR recently spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2007's In Sorte Diaboli.

"The words that come to mind, if we should even try and attempt at describing [the new material] at this point, would be something like: grand, huge, epic and primal," he said. "It has this eerie and haunting feel to it. Atmosphere and ambience!

He continued, "It's hard to say anything distinct or speak objectively about the new material when you're in the middle of the writing process — we're too close to it at this stage — but we'd be lying if we said it's not good. We're very confident in the new material and we believe it'll raise a few eyebrows. We might even have to trim our own!"

Regarding why the wait between albums seems to be getting longer for DIMMU BORGIR, Silenoz said, "Because we want the next album to be a better and stronger one. We're more critical of each process and we take the time it needs. Quality is, at the end of the day, in the eye of the beholder, but once we start rushing things, like trying to write music while on tour to speed things up — forget about it. We've tried it before and it didn't work. We focus 110 percent on one thing at a time. Plus, if we'd release an album every year, where would the expectation be? Where would the excitement be?"

Kind of interesting how this is going to be, now that they fired the 2 most melodic guys (Vortex, clean vocals and Mustis, their keyboardist) not even a year ago.

# ¿ Feb 2, 2010 05:08

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I love Ov Hell so far. Then again you can't go wrong with the lineup.

# ¿ Feb 14, 2010 00:27

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

m3dory posted:

Really good atmospheric black metal from a friend of mine and a fellow goon who would like to remain anonymous: Petrychor - http://www.myspace.com/petrychor

You can download higher quality formats here: http://petrychor.bandcamp.com/

It has the intensity and fullness of sound similar to things like Walknut, Enmerkar, and Drudkh, but retains a strong sense of clarity as well.

Love this. Tell whoever that this is great.

# ¿ Feb 14, 2010 03:15

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I'm really digging this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bQM5G5y7ik

The Black Satans are pretty good!

# ¿ Mar 1, 2010 00:36

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

That is unexpected.

# ¿ Mar 3, 2010 23:28

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

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?

# ¿ May 2, 2010 06:36

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Yeah, lots of atmospheric black metal albums coming out this year.

# ¿ Jul 8, 2010 03:53

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

doogle posted:

I no-poo poo signed up to be on the registry, I get my blood sample taken on Monday.

That's great man.

# ¿ Aug 28, 2010 03:00

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

You guys didn't know the boingy thing is a Jew's harp?

Those things are very scary to play.

# ¿ Aug 29, 2010 17:16

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Wyzt posted:

Darkestrah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3Ic2g3umoI&feature=related

Proclick zone. These guys are great, especially their newer stuff.

# ¿ Aug 31, 2010 15:15

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

het posted:

The reason you don't hear about it much is because harsh vocals sound like harsh vocals regardless of sex generally, probably partially because women are specifically emulating previous male vocalists but also just because I think any vocal differences are probably intrinsically less obvious with harsh vocals

When I was first new to metal, I thought the singers in Аркона and Arch Enemy were male.

# ¿ Sep 1, 2010 01:47

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

scrabbleship posted:

First new Immortal video out since "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms". The highlights for me were the pelvic thrusts during the solo and the extremely lame appearance by Demonaz. Good to see him with the band regardless.

I love this video.

# ¿ Sep 4, 2010 04:07

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Black metal humor is the best kind of humor.

# ¿ Sep 4, 2010 15:30

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Wyzt posted:

Oh man, if you are talking about when hes standing on the river soloing, I loving lost it there. This is AMAZING. Immortal does not disappoint.

EDIT: HOLY poo poo, at 4:40 I was taking a drink of water and spat it all over my wall. Wow....just wow.

I loved it at 5:17

# ¿ Sep 4, 2010 22:42

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Plasma1010 posted:

This one man project from Sweden is called Lustre, although I've only heard the release Welcome Winter, it is nice ambient / black ... although rather repetitive ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKnQO1yxREY ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK7dmcC41Q&feature=related ... these are the only 2 tracks on the release.

I like it, and don't mind repetitiveness in a single song, but I don't like repetitiveness in the whole album. Maybe they are the same thing though. But it definitely needs more vocals and less beeps and boops.

# ¿ Sep 5, 2010 21:44

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Where's mah Immortal.gif avatar

# ¿ Sep 10, 2010 15:57

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

The Giants just lost. The game was a huge blowout.

George will write a 800 page essay about it now.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2010 04:42

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

Whops, I have so many tabs open I forget which one is which.

Oh well, to correct that problem, is the new Enslaved better than the last one?

# ¿ Sep 20, 2010 05:30

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I actually like the new Dimmu Borgir album that was released yesterday. 100x better than the last one. :cthulhu:

Stay Safe fucked around with this message at 08:04 on Sep 25, 2010

# ¿ Sep 25, 2010 07:52

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

I like the Ritualist track. Primal.

# ¿ Sep 25, 2010 23:56

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# ¿ Apr 19, 2024 13:08

Stay Safe: Sep 1, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

TeamJesus posted:

So the new Melechesh album is unsurprisingly awesome.

The album artwork is pretty awesome too:
http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/cover3.jpg

Most excellent band! Thanks for sharing man.

# ¿ Oct 4, 2010 03:48

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