Black Metal.

[challenge_everything]

Ephel Duath - Rephormula

Listened to this for the first time in ages and remembered how much I love this and how underrated it is. Ephel Duath tend to be known for their jazz-metal album The Painter's Palette which is highly original but flawed, whereas this is more black metal and is clearly the superior of the two. This is essentially symphonic black metal but done in a very unique way. The keys are prominent and really drive the album, allowing the guitars to provide some really memorable dual leads. Even the drum programming is for once intelligently and interestingly done. It's manic and technical yet still manages to flow really well. Think a combination of Emperor, The Work Which Transforms God and La Masquerade Infernale. Listen with headphones because the interplay between the guitars is fantastic.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I am gonna have to check that one out.

 

[Einherjar86]

God, from that description it sounds fucking amazing.

 

[A1a23]

It is pretty insane, and there is definitely a lot going on in the songs. I definitely recommend listening to it.

 

[Cythraul]

I would urge all of you to avoid Ephel Duath.

 

[challenge_everything]

Avoid the last two for sure.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I enjoy The Painter's Palette but I understand why a lotta people would not.

So, not sure how many people have listened to it or even cared (protip: you should), but the 2008 Ithdabquth Qliphoth album Fyre Walk With Me is excellent.

 

[sevag00]

^I always have trouble pronouncing the band name.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Ith-Dahb-Kuth Klif-Foth

 

[unknown]

man I haven't listened to that album in a couple of years. thanks for reminding me!

 

[Onder]

So, not sure how many people have listened to it or even cared (protip: you should), but the 2008 Ithdabquth Qliphoth album Fyre Walk With Me is excellent.

You always say that and I think I once checked it out but I don't remember so I'll repeat it today.

 

[damnromulans]

I'm excited for new Dornenreich. The preview trailer sounds promising and quite heavy.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

WTF new Dornenreich?

 

[Master_Yoda77]

Andy is so out of the loop these days. Too much Minecraft bro.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Too much everything.

 

[Addo_Of_Nex]

I've heard fewer than 10 black metal albums from this year, so it's all good.

 

[Master_Yoda77]

So have I actually. Modern BM sucks to much these days.

 

[Goffdahl]

WTF new Dornenreich?

Heh, it's been delayed almost two years. It was announced in 2008 I think.

 

[damnromulans]

"Flammentriebe" I believe. The name just makes me think of flammkuche.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Yeah I knew about the delayed one...I didn't know what was going on with it.