Black Metal.
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Rumpole
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I don't think that article was anything to particularly get your knickers in a knot over. The focus was on USBM. There's no law that says when discussing music, art, film or literature that you have to go back to the absolute genesis of a genre and then discuss everything chronologically before you get to whatever artist you want to talk about.
I'm not advocating WITTR style black metal over anything the predates it, because I really don't like it, but there's no sense in getting upset over an article like this. Given where it was published and the subject matter, was it ever going to be anything else?
I will say this though, here's how to approach black metal. Don't be a fucking faggot.
I'm not advocating WITTR style black metal over anything the predates it, because I really don't like it, but there's no sense in getting upset over an article like this. Given where it was published and the subject matter, was it ever going to be anything else?
I will say this though, here's how to approach black metal. Don't be a fucking faggot.
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Cythraul
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The point is not that the author didn't go through all of the developments leading up to the USBM that the article was about or that he didn't spend enough time on second-wave bm. The point is that the little bit that was written on second-wave bm was lazy and sub-wikipedian. It's not how much he said, it's what he said. Yeah, I guess I'm expecting too much out of a writer for The New Yorker. Doesn't mean I can't still have my nerd rage.
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Einherjar86
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I think it would help to clarify that (in my opinion) Liturgy truly are not black metal. Wolves in the Throne Room and Krallice are closer, but Liturgy should not be classified under the black metal umbrella, and if they insist that they should be, I think that's a serious oversight on their part.
The truth is that over the past several years, a new genre has rapidly been emerging that has its roots in black metal, but is something different. Liturgy is the new face of this genre simply because of their identifiable differences from black metal. Other bands that I would deign to classify in this new category, but that still fall somewhat close to black metal, are: Fen, Altar of Plagues, Deafheaven, Castevet, Cobalt, to name a few.
The truth is that over the past several years, a new genre has rapidly been emerging that has its roots in black metal, but is something different. Liturgy is the new face of this genre simply because of their identifiable differences from black metal. Other bands that I would deign to classify in this new category, but that still fall somewhat close to black metal, are: Fen, Altar of Plagues, Deafheaven, Castevet, Cobalt, to name a few.
divine_torture
leVel
Has anyone ever heard of a band called Inherit? They released an EP called Imortell back in '95. According to metal-archives, they're from Norway and play black/doom. Only recently were they added to Metal-archives.
I like obscure 90s black metal and it was cheap so I ordered it. However, it's not too often that I make a completely blind purchase like this. However, I can't wait for this to arrive to hear what it sounds like! I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about this band at all, or this release.
I like obscure 90s black metal and it was cheap so I ordered it. However, it's not too often that I make a completely blind purchase like this. However, I can't wait for this to arrive to hear what it sounds like! I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about this band at all, or this release.
Necroraven
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The new Archgoat-EP exclusively available for pre-listening here: http://www.imperiumi.net/index.php?act=page&id=31
divine_torture
leVel
One of my absolute favorites. I'll check it out shortly; I'm sure I'll find it just delightfully evil.
Eligos
Problem Yet to be Solved
I don't understand why USBM and European BM have to be diametrically opposed. I consider Leviathan, DsO, Negura Bunget, Farsot and Krallice to be cut from the same grain. They're all progressing the genre splendidly.
So some flashbang journalist wrote an article about USBM and compared apple to oranges. Who gives a shit.
So some flashbang journalist wrote an article about USBM and compared apple to oranges. Who gives a shit.
divine_torture
leVel
Cool, so I'm still awesome for liking those bands. It's been near two years since I've kept up on any metal so I was SOOOO concerned about being an outdated, pathetic trendster.
Mort Divine
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While not specifically black metal, has anyone checked out Old Silver Key? Seems to have very polarised responses. IMO I think it's great.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
General Zaroff
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I like some Black Metal,but i am not a huge fan...I am big of immortal and i like dimmu too...I used to listen some Dark Funeral,but now i hate them.
Bitencourt29
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I own two of their albums - Apparitia...(2002) and Archanae Perfectii (newest), both are interesting. You'll probably like it if you're into ambient / "softer" Black Metal, don't expect anything like Deathspell Omega or Antaeus. Their stuff have a nice folkish touch, songs are well structured, very dark and melancholic.
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