Black Metal.

[Eligos]

I agree. Though there are exceptions.

Lately Symphonic BM has been sounding rather pretentious to me. And formulaic.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

I've come to the conclusion that Det Som En Gang Var is the best black metal song ever written. Who's with me?

It's great but I would say Bathory's 'Enter the Eternal Fire' is more worthy of that position.

On the subject of Burzum, does anyone find the song 'Hvis Lyset Tar Oss' to be extremely underrated?

 

[no country for old wainds]

yeah it's one of the greatest songs ever, i've been saying this for years. never quite got into the third track in the same way, although it's still great.

 

[arg]

i just love how in black metal they incorporate the orchestral stuff with the band and without all the epic symphonic sounds, the music would sound really fucking crap.
dimmu borgir fucking rocks when it comes to that. i esp love the orchestral break down in mourning palace. who's with me?

me

 

[Manic Ferocity]

You're both gay.

 

[Zephyrus]

On the subject of Burzum, does anyone find the song 'Hvis Lyset Tar Oss' to be extremely underrated?

It took me a while to get into, but I think it's a transcendent experience now.

 

[Tennyson]

I've come to the conclusion that Det Som En Gang Var is the best black metal song ever written. Who's with me?

def one of my favs

 

[Blind Guardian]

The first song on the first album, Feeble Screams From Forests Unknown, is the best black metal song ever, imo.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

It took me a while to get into, but I think it's a transcendent experience now.

Yeah, it's not as easy to get into as 'Det Som Engang Var' but it's amazing once it hits you.

 

[(((0)))]

I agree. Though there are exceptions.

Lately Symphonic BM has been sounding rather pretentious to me. And formulaic.

Pretentious? Just fucking stupid. Mixing metal with metal fucking sucks; I RARELY happen to HEAR ANYTHING worth it's salt.

 

[BeliUmberto]

Best black metal song ever is "Katharian Life Code" !

In my opinion "Det Som Engang Var" is too ambiental to be the best.

 

[JGMetalhead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDrXJHntKt8&feature=related

I've been digging this band lately. The choppiness is what makes it.

It's not exactly that choppy if you make the volume louder as with most Black Metal. The louder it gets, the stronger and more clear the atmosphere. No?

 

[(((0)))]

Taake fucking rules, or at least the first record does.

 

[(((0)))]

Also, has anyone read the new Peste Noire interview? I came across it out of nowhere, and it's funny as fuck. He bashes everyone. He seems like a decent guy, albit strange and kind of an asshole.

 

[MasterOLightning]

Have I mentioned that Forgotten Woods - The Curse of Mankind is really great? Thanks to those who recommended it. I also got that demo pic LP, but that was a bit underwhelming.

 

[(((0)))]

The first record is the only one worth anyone's time.

 

[Slayed Necros]

Interesting theory. Sjel Av Natten and The Curse of Mankind are just as worthy.

 

[(((0)))]

Actually, I did not even know of Sjel Av Natten, but I'll check it out. Race of Cain also fucking sucks.

 

[(((0)))]

Decent band. Nothing special, but for sure beat out a ton of other USBM bands.

 

[Koude Haat]

Did anyone get the mutiilation CD reissue? Finally, it's been fucking re released. no more ebay crap, and it is an excellent reissue..