I.C.S Vortex / Simen Hestnæs
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Zephyrus
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He sings more than he growls on The Archaic Course, and on Quintessence it's the other way around. But it's not a lopsided ratio on either.
OK thanks, I think I'll get The Archaic Course first then, I discovered Simen through Arcturus' Sideshow Symphonies which has become one of my all-time favourite albums, greatly because of the vocals 
Well then you can't go wrong with The Archaic Course. However, the song Colossus on Quintessence is hailed by many as the best song Simen has done with Borknagar
Zephyrus
Tyrants and Slaves
I remember one of the first times I went metal shopping I bought Quintessence, The Archaic Course and Sideshow Symphonies all on the same day. Simen still remains my favorite vocalist in all metal with those albums topping my list.
darcy
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His vocals with Lamented Souls are incredible as well. Hell, he even makes Dimmu Borgir like 4 times as good.
karpsmom
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hm, lots of interest in Simen as of late it seems.
Thought i have to disagree with Colossus being the best song but i dont want to start that again lol
Thought i have to disagree with Colossus being the best song but i dont want to start that again lol
darcy
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i love simen's vocals on Arcturus and Borknagar. but for some reason i think in Dimmu Borgir his voice just doesnt fit in that style of music, it doesnt sound right. of course, that's just my opinion. perhaps it's because i only have Death Cult Armageddon, didnt really bother to listen to the rest.
Of course, Simen is multi-talented.rammpeth said:
I don't look at Colossus as the best, but still, it's the best way of introducing someone to Simen's work in Borknagar. It's epic.
Øjeblikket
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karpsmom
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karpsmom said:
http://www.myspace.com/dimmuborgir
Progenies of the Great Apocalypse
Kings of Carnival Creation
Both include great clean vocal parts performed by him.
karpsmom
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Zephyrus
Tyrants and Slaves
I blame Dimmu Borgir for pulling Simen out of Borknagar. I can just just imagine what majestic heights of power Borknagar could ascend to had Simen stayed with them. Ever since he left I feel that Borknagar lost its angry side and the music began to lose that oomph to it. It maintained the magic but lacks the strength.
(No offense to Mr. V)
(No offense to Mr. V)
Metal head87
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I guess I'm one of the many. I listen to that song all the time. I am addicted to it. I wish he wasn't wasting his talents in Dimmu. Don't get me wrong, I love the band, but he should sing more than just a verse or two on a couple of songs. His bass playing is pretty good though.Kinetic- said:
It's pretty funny though, his best work in Dimmu was before he even joined the band. He sang a lot more on Spiritual Black Dimension than he did on Puritanical or Deathcult
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