Their video where the "singer" is trying to get to the gig and when he finally gets there the song ends is brilliant shit.
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Their video where the "singer" is trying to get to the gig and when he finally gets there the song ends is brilliant shit.
Oh thanks. Went to Century Media's store and they had Nattens Madrigal and Kveldssanger re-issues on sale for 13 bucks so I picked those up too.
really not familiar with any recent Marduk but Rom 5:12 is being reissued next month, totally sick. I should probably take my next chance to see them when it comes.
I've never listened to their studio stuff much but i've been on a kick recently
I was a bit disappointed last time I saw Marduk in like 2017 because it wasn't just nonstop blasting (which I know people criticize them for but that's entirely the appeal for me).
As far as recent albums go, not a fan of Frontschwein really but Viktoria was decent. I think the stretch from Rom to Serpent Sermon is the sweet spot for me, just pure blast destruction
just came the other day. I've slept on the remasters for way too long. I checked out a vinyl rip of Wolf and Passion off the remastered Nattens Madrigal LP and I bought this shit immediately lol. Listening to a version that I don't have to manually EQ, a dream come true. These riffs are immortal.
Fuck me.
A live recording of bloodsimple popped up on YouTube and it reminded me how good they sounded.
A live recording of bloodsimple popped up on YouTube and it reminded me how good they sounded.
just came the other day. I've slept on the remasters for way too long. I checked out a vinyl rip of Wolf and Passion off the remastered Nattens Madrigal LP and I bought this shit immediately lol. Listening to a version that I don't have to manually EQ, a dream come true. These riffs are immortal.
I've sold my LP a long time ago, but always kept the T-shirt that came along with it, one of the few i still own, really like it and still like new despite wearing it usually.
...How have I never heard of this band before? This is right up my alley (Storm of the Light's Bane is one of my all-time favourites). This is kind of "clone"-ish so far but fuck, I don't even care. Thanks!
rediscovering my favorite Razorback albums and I found that the whole Decrepitaph catalog is NYP on Bandcamp right now. Old school death/doom with monstrous guitars. Wayne is more known for Encoffination and Father Befouled but these albums have always ruled.
FFO: Autopsy, Cianide, Asphyx
Speaking of Pyramids, the Sailors with Wax Wings and White Moth albums are no longer available on Spotify and I am sad. :(
I own them both, but still.
Holy shit, I didn't know about the A Northern Meadow album. Both that and this version are very interesting, thanks for posting this. I'm a fan of both Colin and BAN but I haven't followed them enough to know they worked on that Pyramids album or even contribute to the debut.
How do those albums sound in relation to these I mentioned? Should I be interested too?
Edit - found both on bandcamp, less interesting but still.
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Who are the most consistent metal bands? As in bands who have put many albums over 10+ years, in which almost all of them are atleast good or better.
First band for me is MANILLA ROAD. They had been around since the late 70s and have one of the most impressive discographies that one can explore. 1983's "Crystal Logic" is in the top 10 of my favorite heavy metal albums of all time, and after that they released classic album after classic album even as their sound evolved (barring Circus Maximus I suppose). Most people familiar with Manilla Road know their streak of incredible albums in the 80s, but their later records released in the '2000s such as "Spiral Castle" and "Atlantis Rising" are incredible pieces of heavy and raw epic metal and deserve more attention.. And they kept making great records until the end. Rest in Valhalla Mark Shelton!
Listening to the Road gives me the same feels as reading a classic R.E. Howard Conan tale. And here we have one of the most classic heavy metal songs of all time:
My other pick is THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG. Quite possibly my favorite heavy metal band still in tact. Each time I revisit their records, I am so impressed at how consistent frontman Mike Scalzi is at writing varied, unconventional and memorable songs that have their own moods, themes and instantly recognizable melodies.... for the most part avoiding the "every song sounds the same" syndrome many metal bands have from album to album.Their brand of heavy metal is very melodic and influenced by Celtic folk, but no other band really sounds like them so listen for yourself.
Everyone recommends "Traveller", but while it does have a sick space doggo on the cover, it is not my favorite as it is too straightforward and isn't as unique, YMMV. Their best records IMO are "Down Among the Deadmen", "Atavism", and "Hardworlder". They recently released a new album, "New Organon" and it is very good as well! Better than their last.
First band for me is MANILLA ROAD. They had been around since the late 70s and have one of the most impressive discographies that one can explore. 1983's "Crystal Logic" is in the top 10 of my favorite heavy metal albums of all time, and after that they released classic album after classic album even as their sound evolved (barring Circus Maximus I suppose). Most people familiar with Manilla Road know their streak of incredible albums in the 80s, but their later records released in the '2000s such as "Spiral Castle" and "Atlantis Rising" are incredible pieces of heavy and raw epic metal and deserve more attention.. And they kept making great records until the end. Rest in Valhalla Mark Shelton!
Listening to the Road gives me the same feels as reading a classic R.E. Howard Conan tale. And here we have one of the most classic heavy metal songs of all time:
My other pick is THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG. Quite possibly my favorite heavy metal band still in tact. Each time I revisit their records, I am so impressed at how consistent frontman Mike Scalzi is at writing varied, unconventional and memorable songs that have their own moods, themes and instantly recognizable melodies.... for the most part avoiding the "every song sounds the same" syndrome many metal bands have from album to album.Their brand of heavy metal is very melodic and influenced by Celtic folk, but no other band really sounds like them so listen for yourself.
Everyone recommends "Traveller", but while it does have a sick space doggo on the cover, it is not my favorite as it is too straightforward and isn't as unique, YMMV. Their best records IMO are "Down Among the Deadmen", "Atavism", and "Hardworlder". They recently released a new album, "New Organon" and it is very good as well! Better than their last.
I'd throw in Incantation, Immolation, Bolt Thrower, Pagan Altar, and Satan.
for some reason I could never really get into Slough Feg, but I'll give them another shot.
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Good pick on Pagan Altar, another one of my all-time favorites.
Slough Feg definitely aren't for everyone, especially Scalzi's vocals. But aside from Warrior's Dawn above, if I were to make a small playlist of some highlights it would look something like this:
yep. Gods of dark death metal, no two ways about it. It's insane how mature their early LPs were compared to so many of their contemporaries, and they still managed to continue pushing boundaries.
Been listening to the new Black Dahlia Murder album since Friday. Nightbringers was borderline perfection but this somehow feels like a worthy followup. The Wereworm's Feast is an absolute killer track.
Didn't realize Night Flight Orchestra had a new album out, glad I checked this thread, gonna throw that on at work next.
Didn't realize Night Flight Orchestra had a new album out, glad I checked this thread, gonna throw that on at work next.
Good taste. I think both bands have some filler albums tbh, but overall they have been of exceptionally high quality for sure.
One of my "can do no wrong" bands is Summoning. Even if their later albums are not as exceptional as their pre-2002 ones, they are still one of the greatest and most consistent bands out there.
Hmm, maybe I need to revisit their last few ones, but... they did nothing for me. They always had a few long-ish songs on their earlier albums, but since Verisäkeet they just basically doubled down on the interminable, meandering 15 minute nonsense and while Verisäkeet still kept my interest somewhat, they lost me completely after that.
I am still a huge fan of their first 3 albums though. Kylän päässä is one of the greatest metal songs ever recorded.
Just found a really small Melodic Death band. They only have one album so far, but it's pretty good stuff.
Know any Technical Melodic Death bands? I'm interested in diving into that rabbit hole.
Know any Technical Melodic Death bands? I'm interested in diving into that rabbit hole.
There are two distinct eras of King Diamond. '86 to '95 and '96 to '07. One of these is way better than the other, and is also just shy of the ten year mark. If you want to add in his other band to the mix, then that changes things slightly, but that's also cheating.
Can't all be all time greats, but discography wise, cannot find much a fault in their catalogue.
I've yet to hear a bad album from Grave Digger as well
More bands should follow their lead. Almost all bands turn to shit after a few releases.
If you don't like the direction they took after Kivenkantaja I don't know that there's anything that will change your mind, but give it a shot.
That would've been the one I wanted to mention, yes.
I really like that they try to keep it "fresh" and every album sounds somewhat different, yet familiar. It's not "yet another Moonsorrow album", which makes me look eagerly forward to each new one.
Also, they are best at long songs, so I hope they keep doing that 😜
Never heard of these guys, but liking the embedded track.
I'm guessing you're familiar with the likes of Death, The Black Dahlia Murder, Allegaeon and Arsis, but some of my picks for more melodic, techy DM would be:
Polarity by Decrepit Birth - Heavy on the tech but also hyper melodic. Complete sensory overload, but still among my favourite TDM albums.
Obsolescence by Abysmal Dawn - These chaps definitely fall on the heavier end of the spectrum, but for a tech band they have a strong melodic sensibility and a good ear for neck wrecking grooves.
Our Cursed Rapture by Enfold Darkness - Super solid melodic tech death with a blackened edge.
Accursed by Vale of Pnath - One of my favourite EPs from last year. These guys started out as a pretty straightforward TDM band but have shifted towards a more neoclassical, black metal focused sound.
Interdimensional Invocations by Xoth - OSDM band that go heavy on the tech, but still manage to pen really catchy, melodic songs. These riffs will be stuck in your head for days.
Bonus: Mithras - On Stranger Loops and Sarpanitum's Blessed Be My Brothers... both heavy as balls and weird as all get out but packed with some of the most transcendent lead work in the genre.
May 15 is the release date but as selfReg pointed out, they seem to be selling quick so if you want to pick it up, you should probably pre-order. List of distros is here:
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My favorite of the year so far, actually, and for me it's their best by a considerable margin.
Bay Area Thrash doc "Murder in the Front Row" now seems to be available to buy/rent. Should be a fun watch.
Dig that Carrion Vael track. I'll have to check out these bands too. Only one that rings a bell is Abysmal Dawn, not sure they clicked with me.
Hell yeah. It's so good.
I stumbled on this release from Andy Gillion (Guitarist from Mors Principium Est), and it's awesome. Mostly Instrumental.
Dig that Carrion Vael track. I'll have to check out these bands too. Only one that rings a bell is Abysmal Dawn, not sure they clicked with me.
Hell yeah. It's so good.
I stumbled on this release from Andy Gillion (Guitarist from Mors Principium Est), and it's awesome. Mostly Instrumental.
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These guys are always mentioned alongside My Dying Bride (whom I love) but I've never really given them the time of day. Best place to start?
Anyone else listened to the new Warbringer yet? I've spun it a couple of times and I'm liking what I hear. They're definitely leaning into the death/black influences a lot more this time round - Unraveling is packed with straight-up Schuldiner-isms, and Defiance of Fate is basically Immortal by way of vintage Metallica.
Depends on what you like about different doom styles. Probably Icon, but I also like Dracoian Times a lot, and Shades of God. If you want brutal vocals, Gothic and/or Lost Paradise. Forget the rest (the new ones are good supposedly, but better start from the beginnings) unless specifically you want to endure One Second or something along those lines.
I'd argue that it's only really the middle albums that could be skipped, the newer ones have gone back to their gothic/doom sound. I only got into them myself with 'In Requiem', so maybe I'm a little more bias towards the newer albums but I definitely recommend that one and 'Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us' for the more gothic side and 'The Plague Within' for the older doom sound with harsh vocals.
Yeah well, I didn't mean I don't recommend them (for what little I have listened, they sound good), but instead in response to where to start, I'd prefer starting on the earlier ones that are where the new sound comes from.
Start there and then move to either the middle ones or the newer ones, depending on what you like about the albums up until Draconian Times.
Or, you can go from the start up to Draconian and then skip to the newest one and go backwards from there, probably the best route.
By middle ones I assume you mean after Draconian Times and until the comeback (don't know the exact album). If so, yes by all means, those are the safe to ignore ones.
Anyway as a general sound of Paradise Lost and a general album to start with I'd still recommend Icon as it's probably the most representative and complete (and best).