Recent content by Olethros

This is a real pity and probably could have been handled more professionaly by the current Bloodbath members. I think they should have negotiated to keep Dan as producer/songwriter only not in the live/performing band. That approach could have been a win for both sides.

A friend of mine was given a CD-R of a black metal/noise band called Darkness in Shroud (self titled) recently Web searches have shown up nothing, has anyone got any more information about the band?

I was in Norway a week back and picked up a copy of the soundtrack there. About 7 tracks are by Ulver and in the vein of the other ambient soundtrack work by Ulver. The film itself was one of the highest grossing Norwegian made films of 2004. Kind of a gangster/action themed film set in Oslo...

Personally, I really respect Ulver for trying never to release an album that was a repeat of something they have previously done. Whilst not everything Ulver has released appeals to me equally, it is the variety and unique approach that keeps me eager to hear more from Ulver.

I first heard Katatonia when Dance of December Souls came out, but it didn't grab me at the time. In the interim I got into Opeth and when I heard Brave Murder Day had Mikael on vox, I snapped it up, listening to this cd on my discman whilst cycling home that day I was so into the music that...

Yes I noticed this, and was thinking of going, but in between metal gigs I'm trying to fit in some tourism, and wanted to experience the midsummer festivities that will be happening over the same weekend. However whilst getting drunk with some finnish guys a few days back (who were amazed I...

No real greek background that I know of, but I just like the name

I'd really like to be in Istanbul as well for this festival, I have been a fan of Orphaned Land since I discovered Sahara in about 1995 or so. Its going to be an expensive trip but... hopefully worth it.

Over the next few days I will be making my way to Finland to see Katatonia, as I am from Australia am trying to see as much great music as possible whilst I am in Europe this summer. Also I am really looking forward to support act Rapture, their two albums have really impressed me. Is anyone...

I am travelling through Europe this summer, mostly to see underground extreme metal, I will be in Krakow next weekend, want to see some great local metal, what is the scene like there? Can anyone recommend any venues or bands to catch??

Can anyone confirm which day Orphaned Land will play rock the nations? I really want to get there but it would be easier for me if I skipped the first day as I will be coming from the other side of Europe (scandanavia), that is unless Katatonia want to slip me in their luggage!

yes that was me, but could not make it to Budapest in time to see Anathema, really wanted to but had travel and accomodation already booked in Vienna. I am quite jealous you went to see Anathema again in Poland.

happy birthday Caroline, was lovely to meet you in Graz not too long ago.

yep, they have been one of my favourite bands for such a long time... I am backpackinga round europe to see the sights but more to see all the metal that never makes it out of this lovely continent!

I travelled a huge distance from Sydney, Australia to see you guys rock Milan, and will be there in the mosh in a few weeks when you play Helsinki. Might even make it to your gig in Istanbul as I will be there around that time. Was a spiritual experience for me to hear Katatonia live and kudos...