Immortal Vs. Emperor

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

So i was thinking today about what the most popular black metal (using the term loosely) bands were. I came to the conclusion that it was probably Emperor and Immortal. Which leads me to wonder which one is more liked..

So out of these two bands, as a whole which one do you prefer (musically, ignore either bands image), or find yourself listening to more often?

For me its Immortal, I don't think they've released a single album i dont dig, while i could never really get into IX equilibrium. Granted Anthems and Wrath of the Tyrant are classics, as a whole i just like Immortals style(s) more.

I apologize if this thread has been done before.

 

[Will Bozarth]

while Immortal is a great band, I just don't feel like there is enough going on for me. Emperor has the perfect blend of classical music, technical brutallity, and atmosphere for me

 

[DarkNoise]

I'm with will... I gotta go with Emperor. They were my introduction into the world of 'Black' Metal and the whole Nordic scene. Without them I would never have found out about Immortal, Dimmu, Burzum, Mayhem, Darkthrone, etc etc. Maybe it's just that I'm biased due to that fact, but I'll always prefer Emperor.

CURSE YOU ALL MEN!

 

[En Vind Av Sorg]

Immortal is a great band, very consistent in terms quality of material. The only one I didnt get into that much was Damned in Black. Pure Holocaust, Battles in the North, etc. are all fantastic albums. However, they never created a masterpeice. Emperor made two albums that are basically essential to extreme metal as a whole, In the Nightside Eclipse and Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk. So overall Emperor takes the cake no contest for me.

 

[lizard]

I penalize Immortal for the witch hat, and counting the penalty, Emperor wins.

 

[El Diablo Fantastico]

I AM THE BLACK WIZARDS!!!





That is all....

 

[Will Bozarth]

I AM THE BLACK WIZARDS!!!





That is all....

 

[El Diablo Fantastico]

 

[Reminiscence]

I haven't heard much Immortal whereas I've heard all of Emperor.

 

[unknown]

I'm going to say Immortal. With the exception of maybe the first album, all of the others are fucking awesome. There's definitely some incredible head banging moments in the last few albums

 

[El Diablo Fantastico]

I AM THE BLACK WIZARDS!!!

No... Seriously...

 

[mReEtTaIlRsEkD]

Immortal by leaps and bounds.

 

[Det Som Engang Var]

I could go either way but probably Immortal.

 

[naboo]

I like Immortal better, but Emperor are great. At the Heart of Winter is one of my favorite albums of all time. Genius.

 

[unknown]

Shouldn't this have been a poll?

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

emperor for feel, immortal for ass kicking.

 

[Lunar Still]

Emperor

 

[EricT]

Emperor (obvisouly), how can anyone deny Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk its rightful place at the top of the black metal tower?

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

i cant. i think its the best written black metal album of all time.

 

[WhiteBeastofWotan]

Because while it is a great album, its far from the best black metal album ever