Black Metal.

[Zephyrus]

Antaeus, Definatley. I thought the production would be much worse then it was.

I liked what I heard from Blood Libels. I've been meaning to pick that album up for a while.

 

[rms]

foscor, hexenwood anyone? that's about as obscure as I get.

 

[S<issors]

back on a way less obscure note, I'm starting to get into various branches of bm (fer serious, this time!), wondering if any of that "suicidal" stuff a la shining is worth getting?

also dead as dreams is pretty sick. really glad I finally got it

 

[Bothering]

If you're going to dive into black metal, it would probably be a good idea to pick up some of the more influential second wave material first before you listen to modern stuff.

 

[S<issors]

I'm "branching out-" I'm familiar with the classics ; )

 

[Bothering]

ah, you made it sound like your last attempt at Black metal failed or something...

How much Xasthur are you familiar with?

 

[S<issors]

my last attempt at expanding within the genre did fail : /

and to answer your question, not much.

 

[Bothering]

Definitely get your self acquainted with the Xasthur/Leviathan split and the Xasthur/Nortt split when you can. If none of that grabs you then you're probably not going to enjoy any other Xasthur material. The Leviathan and nortt stuff is excellent too.

 

[Hatebreeder]

I don't think I would recommend any Xasthur beyond the splits, unless you're a die-hard depressive BM fan.

 

[Rabid Headbanger]

Going to listen to Enthroned - Prophecies of Pagan Fire Tonight.

 

[cookiecutter]

back on a way less obscure note, I'm starting to get into various branches of bm (fer serious, this time!), wondering if any of that "suicidal" stuff a la shining is worth getting?

also dead as dreams is pretty sick. really glad I finally got it

Some of the more accessible suicidal stuff includes

Anti
Alatyr
Thy Light
Wigrid

If you do end up liking Xasthur the more USBMy stuff like I Shalt Become, Krieg and Krohm may be to your liking.

 

[Zephyrus]

I don't think I would recommend any Xasthur beyond the splits, unless you're a die-hard depressive BM fan.

Except for Nocturnal Poisoning, which is just as good if not better than most of his splits.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

Nocturnal Poisoning is the only album that does anything for me, really.

 

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

That's a fantastic fucking album.

 

[Vilden]

The Acid Enema split is the only thing you really need IMO, and it isn't even that good. I can see why people like Nocturnal Poisoning too even though I think it is pretty boring.

 

[MasterOLightning]

The Funeral of Being is creepy and evil. Not sure why more people don't mention this one.

I like all of the Xasthur albums in their own way. Nocturnal Poisoning, Xasthur/Nortt, and Xasthur/Leviathan are probably the most essential. You get top-notch contributions from the other bands on those splits, and they're very easy to find, unlike some of the earlier ones.

 

[tagradh]

Some of the more accessible suicidal stuff includes

Anti
Alatyr
Thy Light
Wigrid

If you do end up liking Xasthur the more USBMy stuff like I Shalt Become, Krieg and Krohm may be to your liking.

Thy Light and Krohm are excellent.

 

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

The Acid Enema split is the only thing you really need IMO, and it isn't even that good. I can see why people like Nocturnal Poisoning too even though I think it is pretty boring.

That one is pretty good, and represents a more overdriven, noisy Xasthur. And Acid Enema is cool too.

 

[Bothering]

I'm really enjoying Graveland - Following the voice of blood right now. Is Immortal Pride in any way better or just as good?

 

[skeptik]

It's fairly similar, but a bit more leaning toward the Hammerheart style. Frankly, it's a toss up for me as to which is better.