Black Metal.

[SomeGuyDude]

You could probably count the number of decent black/doom releases in history on two hands, so I doubt it.

Zing! I dunno, there's some good stuff out there. Maybe not black/doom per se. More "slow black metal"? I like bands that aren't afraid to drag it out.

 

[romanticism]

Yeah, plenty of good slow black metal.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Yeah, plenty of good slow black metal.

Any recent suggestions? I've kinda grown away from "necro production" black metal, I'm liking it when it's more "full".

 

[romanticism]

Not really. I'd have to think pretty hard to name multiple recent black metal releases I've enjoyed (assuming you mean last couple of years or so), and at that rate they'd probably all be fast. Like, I know I liked the newest Demoncy.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Any recent suggestions? I've kinda grown away from "necro production" black metal, I'm liking it when it's more "full".

How recent is recent? Ruins of Beverest puts out great black/doom metal with epic production.

Here's a cut from their '09 release.


If you're looking for something super recent go for their '13 release.

 

[Onder]

Any recent suggestions? I've kinda grown away from "necro production" black metal, I'm liking it when it's more "full".

The new Kriegsmaschine is what you're looking for. It's not fast and it has good production and atmosphere. All in all a great recording.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Loving both of the above. Also getting really into Lunar Aurora and Secrets of the Moon.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Check out Secrets of the Sky's recent release. I agree with The Ruins of Beverast, though I'd say that Unlock the Shrine is my favorite. Dolorian is good black/doom, as is Beatrik. And I don't care what people say, but Summoning certainly drags songs out in a doom like fashion.

 

[Nephilim96]

You've probably heard of Elysian Blaze, but if not, check it out. It's awesome.

+1 for Beverast, also.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Elysian Blaze is OK, but when you want black metal at a crawl my go-to is Nortt.

 

[Funerary_Doom]

You'd probably like Batllius' 2013 album awesome blackened doom.



And this is just a really cool track I found from this Black/Death band.

 

[Hubster]

I'm pretty much obsessed with this band right now: from their tremendous vocal range, including growls, shrieks, chanting, and clean female singing, their incredible keyboard/symphonic elements, to their Black-metal-as-Hell rapid-fire drumming, they're basically the complete package. It's hard for me to choose a favorite album, but favorite songs include...

ETC ETC ETC ETC

So, which is your favorite song?

Really?
So SO SO BAD.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

What's the best Old Man's Child record?

 

[Jonnyrotten2013]

I really have become a big fan of Black Metal this winter. I started listening to American Black metal from bands such as Vattnet Viskar, and then I submersed myself with the Norwegian Black Metal Bands. I love Darkthrone, Emperor, Immortal, Early Mayhem as well as Swedish Black Metal from Bathory. It is the best thing to listen to when it is dark, snowy, and cold out.
Long Live Black Metal! /m\

 

[crimsonfloyd]

What's the best Old Man's Child record?

I haven't heard all their records but Pagan Prosperity and In Defiance of Existence are both good. Not an amazing band, but they've got some solid hooks and are worth an occasional listen.

 

[Eligos]

Loving both of the above. Also getting really into Lunar Aurora and Secrets of the Moon.

Check out these guys if you're unfamiliar:

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Check out these guys if you're unfamiliar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15AhLwQ2jM

Yes. A million times yes.

 

[KafkaX]

Check out these guys if you're unfamiliar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15AhLwQ2jM

I want them to press that shit on some wax so fucking bad. They have practically every other album, EXCEPT that one on vinyl.

 

[Goffdahl]

Damn! Weird Fate is excellent! Best find in a long time.

 

[dwellerINTHEdark]

Woods of Desolation are sick.I wouldn't lump them in the category of depressive black metal but that doesn't really matter either way. Their albums tend to be on the short side though. For such atmospheric drawn out tracks I think a longer running time would enhance the experience.