Black Metal.

[unknown]

Oddvar A:M, one of the guitarists of In the Woods..., has passed away according to Prophecy Productions' facebook page. Very sad news. Heart of the Ages is easily one of my top 5 favorite albums. Cheers for all the good music

 

[Goffdahl]

Sad. The posted song should have been "Mourning the Death of... Oddvar".

From the liner notes of the album:

Jeg er ikke redd for å dø, men jeg er redd for ikke å leve. Lever jeg?

Ja [ ] Nej [ ]

 

[unknown]

I was going to post Mourning the Death, but Wotan's Return is my favorite track off that album

 

[bmilt]

That In The Woods there is pretty good. Sucks the first time i'm ever hearing them comes with the news of a member's passing.

 

[unknown]

Definitely check out Heart of the Ages and Omnio. In the Woods... really helped expand black metal in Norway during the mid-90's along with Empyrium and Enslaved into more interesting and progressive territories

 

[Goffdahl]

Empyrium? Do you mean Emperor?

Empyrium - while interesting, excellent and progressive - are from Germany.

Other bands that might fit the bill are Solefald, Borknagar, Arcturus, Fleurety, Winds, Ved Buens Ende, Kvist, Manes or Dødheimsgard. All are Norwegian 90's bands that are challenging the traditional Norwegian Black metal music with a more progressive approach.

 

[damnromulans]

Sad news. "Heart of the Ages" has been a favorite for a long time.

 

[bmilt]

Empyrium? Do you mean Emperor?

Empyrium - while interesting, excellent and progressive - are from Germany.

Other bands that might fit the bill are Solefald, Borknagar, Arcturus, Fleurety, Winds, Ved Buens Ende, Kvist, Manes or Dødheimsgard. All are Norwegian 90's bands that are challenging the traditional Norwegian Black metal music with a more progressive approach.

All great bands, too

 

[unknown]

d'oh! I forgot Empyrium were from Germany. Oh well.

 

[Eligos]

Bummer about Oddvar. He was a musical genius. Heart of the Ages will always be one of my favorites from the period.

 

[sevag00]

This album should be checked out.

Infinity – Non De Hac Terra

 

[Eligos]

I think I'm gonna listen to some old Gehenna, Gorgoroth and Lord Belial records now. That was pretty tasty.

 

[wandering_taco]

I was just spinning Lord Belial in my truck today! Well, technically I still am, its about halfway through, and will continue when I drive somewhere else.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Listened to the new Deafheaven and Summoning today.

The Deafheaven really surprised me. The debut was pretty good, but nothing special. Sunbather on the other hand, is loaded with memorable moments and tons of energy. Really looking forward to giving this more listens.

The Summoning... well it sounds like every other Summoning album ever released. Seven long songs that repeat the same melodies over and over and all basically sound the same. The synth melodies are somewhat catchy, but also extremely corny. The guitars are puttering and might as well not be there. It's like a fucking videogame soundtrack with black metal vocals.

 

[whiskey funeral]

The Deafheaven really surprised me. The debut was pretty good, but nothing special. Sunbather on the other hand, is loaded with memorable moments and tons of energy. Really looking forward to giving this more listens.

A friend sent a leaked file of this my way. I'm REALLY trying to hold off on listening to this until I can get my hands on an actual copy of the album. Roads to Judah is wonderful and what I heard from Sunbather practically brought me to tears of joy.

 

[Krow]

Anyone here check out the new Thou Art Lord?



Sounds like some really good Hellenic black metal.

 

[whiskey funeral]

I'm not familiar with this band at all (poser!) but will check this out eventually.

 

[sevag00]

Start with Eosforos. Insane black metal.

 

[whiskey funeral]

I listened to that Thou Art Lord track. It was okay. I'd like to hear more just to get a better opinion. Suggestions?

 

[Bitencourt29]

I listened to that Thou Art Lord track. It was okay. I'd like to hear more just to get a better opinion. Suggestions?

They're not a top greek band but Eosforos is a good album. The other albums are average imo. Didn't listen to the new one yet.