Black Metal.

[Matt]

Does Bal-Sagoth count as black metal?

Extreme symphonic. Fucking awesome nonetheless.

 

[Zephyrus]

Never got into Bal-Sagoth. I've had the impression that it's too overdone even for my tastes. Can you prove me wrong?

 

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

Bal-Sagoth are not black metal, no. The early stuff is akin to OSDM with symphonic/epic elements, though, so you might like that if you want something grim yet "decadent" for lack of a better word...

MalignParadigm, I'd like to thank you for the Nox Intempesta rec...good shit!!

 

[Solipsist]

I have noticed a lack of REAL OCCULT BLACK METAL. By occult I dont mean "SATAN SATAN WORSHIP" lyrics, I mean more or less like Crowley. Anyone got any?

Edit/Dont say Black Funeral.

Necuratul already got in a good chunk of the BM side of it a couple of posts ago, but I thought you'd be interested in seeing this rather successful recommendation thread regarding occult... http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/band-recommendations-forum/316878-metal-occult-atmosphere.html

 

[Matt]

Never got into Bal-Sagoth. I've had the impression that it's too overdone even for my tastes. Can you prove me wrong?

You might like the first album, A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria

 

[zoidberg]

dudes im buying Blu Aus Nord's Memoria Vetusta!

 

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

Good, that's a fucking amazing album.

 

[Skepticism]

I only have Ultima Thulee, are the others better, or is this their best one.

 

[zoidberg]

Good, that's a fucking amazing album.

ive only heard the song fathers of the icey north, but that struck an emotional chord with me, and i want to hear the rest.

 

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

You'll like the rest, it is equally emotional throughout.

BurningWitch, get MVI.

 

[unknown]

Occult is an atmosphere. I don't care how you define occult, that's all occult Black Metal. Also throw in Mortuary Drape, one of the best in the style.

Tolling 13 Knell ftfw

 

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

Yeah I was about to post that earlier.

However, Secret Sudaria might be an iota better...

 

[skeptik]

Everything they've done is superb (though I haven't heard the most recent). I think All The Witches Dance may be my favorite.

 

[Alter]

I only have Ultima Thulee, are the others better, or is this their best one.

Others are better.

Damn it, the new Wolves In The Throne Room is fucking good. It sounds like they have been listening to Jesu.

 

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

That is exactly what I didn't want to hear...fuck it.

For the record, I like Jesu, but bands going Isis/Jesu-y is really getting on my nerves. It's more marketable and prevalent than doing metalcore out of nowhere because you can get on a sweet label and have great promotion right off the bat due to the trend.

 

[Alter]

That is exactly what I didn't want to hear...fuck it.

For the record, I like Jesu, but bands going Isis/Jesu-y is really getting on my nerves. It's more marketable and prevalent than doing metalcore out of nowhere because you can get on a sweet label and have great promotion right off the bat due to the trend.

Well its only more or less the first track. I dont see where you are coming from. Who is sounding like Jesu these days?

A sidenote, have you seen the new artwork for the new compilation? Its fucking genius.

 

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

A lot of bands are playing the whole DRAWN OUT AND PENSIVE SLUDGY SHOEGAZING POST-METAL LOL thing, trust me.

 

[unknown]

really? I thought of Drudkh when listening to Two Hunters...especially the last two tracks

edit: @ Alter

 

[Alter]

really? I thought of Drudkh when listening to Two Hunters...especially the last two tracks

edit: @ Alter

No way. I only get a hint of Drudkh. I think the first track is a total Jesu worship song. Overall there is a fair amount of a drone-ish accent on this album.

 

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

Right, and I'm sure they live in a house alone in the woods somewhere...

Really, fuck trendy BM...I probably won't even listen to this now. Diadem Of 12 Stars was a decent album, but still...