Avernus

[Jasonic]

So I was at this used CD store, and found a copy of "Of the Fallen" for 99 cents.

I have never actually heard AVERNUS before, so I figured this would be the perfect opportunity.

This was not at all what I expected. Upon further research of this disc, many say this is not representative of their current sound.

This definitely has more of a new wave / gothic feel , with some doom influences.

Knowing the history of Novembers Doom, I assume some of you here are familiar with AVERNUS and their discs.

Just curious to know your thoughts on the band, and this disc in particular.

Thanks.

 

[dan of bereavement]

i got their cd used here for like 4 bucks. same one!

 

[Jasonic]

i got their cd used here for like 4 bucks. same one!

What are your thoughts on it?
I dig it from the first listen, just not what I was expecting.

 

[Arline]

.99 cents YOU GOT ROBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jasonic]

.99 cents YOU GOT ROBBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUCH!! So.... not a fan?

 

[Arline]

With all the hype this band put out over the years & never went anywhere. With the revolving door & 30 members in the band at any given time. I always thought they were over the top, too much going on in the music. The ego's were just ridiculous. ND used to jam down the hall from these guys years ago. Erik Kikke was in ND for a while also. So I have heard enough Avernus to last a lifetime.uke:

 

[Septembers Marc]

Were any of the current members of ND in Avernus at any time?

 

[NvmbrsDoom5]

Our most recently departed bassist Brian was a member of Avernus at one time. But neither Vito, Joe, Paul, nor myself ever played with Avernus, though we've known those guys for many many years now.

I think Eric (Burnley) played with Avernus for a brief spell, didn't he?

 

[Novembers Paul]

Eric helped them out in Detroit once we were both playing. A few guys in Avernus got into a car wreck, and Eric stepped in to learn the material in the parking lot, and perform with them. If I remember correctly, it was Bass.

 

[NvmbrsDoom5]

I thought he also played guitar for them once before too? Didn't he play at Smiler Coogans with them?

 

[Novembers Paul]

The Avernus lineup with the most potential for success, was Rick McCoy (vocals), James Genenz (guitar), Brian Whited (bass), Jeff Joseph (keyboards) and Bill Hamning (drums.) This was a very solid group, with great musicians, like Brian, who was with us for a long time.

 

[Novembers Paul]

I thought he also played guitar for them once before too? Didn't he play at Smiler Coogans with them?

I forgot about that. I think you are right.

 

[dan of bereavement]

What are your thoughts on it?
I dig it from the first listen, just not what I was expecting.

I thought they were ok for what it was, but it wasn't my thing. Not what I expected at all. It was kinda melodic, and moody, but i really wasn't too big on the vocals, and the up tempos. kinda too "gothy" for me.