JEFF IS A BUM: Norwegian Black Metal - the lesser known bands plus opinions

[Krilons Resa]

Whoa, forgot Drudkh and Dissection. *corrected*
I didn't really think so but tossed it in anyhow because I'm not sure what to call it. Other than UNRULY of course.

Ya, just throw it in the RULES!!! category.

 

[Dev]

Sometimes you dunno why u can't just stop going like this : .

 

[Nate The Great]

My top 10 Norwegian BM albums:

1. Burzum 'Hvis Lyset Tar Oss'
2. Mayhem 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas'
3. Darkthrone 'A Blaze in the Northern Sky'
4. Ulver 'Nattens Madgigal'
5. Emperor 'Anthems to the Welkin At Dusk'
6. Satyricon 'Dark Medieval Times'
7. Emperor 'In the Nightside Eclipse'
8. Darktrone ' Transylvanian Hunger'
9. Ulver 'Bergtatt'
10. Enslaved 'Eld'

 

[MFJ]

That sir, is a fine, fine list.

 

[J.]

Still don't get the BURZUM YESSEZ OMG ROOL. The albums are good, but don't blow me away. Too repetitive.

 

[MFJ]

Hvis Lyset Tar Oss is an aquired taste... I personally give it the 10/10 OMG status.

 

[SonOfNun]

I know it's not Norwegian, but I absolutely worship Deathspell Omega's Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice. Every aspect about that album is perfect. It's mystical, atmospheric, brutal. Their ideology and image also is incredibly interesting, their interview with Ajna is certainly worth a read. Early stuff is pretty fucking kickass, albeit more straightforward black metal. LETHAL FUCKING BAPTISM!

 

[Nico]

Oh yeah, their album "Legends of Evil and Eternal Death" is a real treat for those who like their black metal with a melodic touch.

Yup. Hirilorn kick arse.

 

[J.]

yet see that Hirilorn's album is quite expensive, at least on eBay

 

[Nico]

If you've even managed to find a legit copy, you're doing pretty well, and shouldn't pass up the chance to grab it.

 

[Crimson Velvet]

I certainly haven't found it.

@opeth17

Yeah, I absolutely adore it, too! The atmosphere of that album is fuckin' mind blowing! I can just picture myself in the skull-adorned catacombs beneath Paris, doing practising some obcene ritual when I'm listening to it. Incredible!

 

[SonOfNun]

Apparently, the vocalist from Hirilorn did the vocals for Deathspell Omega's first two albums. I'll have to check them out too at some point.

 

[Nico]

Shaxul from Hirilorn/Arphaxat did bass on Deathspell Omega's first 2, to the best of my knowledge...

 

[Russell]

Cd-RS of ISA and Monumension for you NAD , I bet my dick you'll be fan . it RULES.

Another Envy fan on UM? Can this be?

A Dead Sinking Story kicks much ass!

 

[Dev]

Yep :hotjump:. Ellestin is much more fond of them than me though

 

[Ellestin]

Another Envy fan on UM? Can this be?

A Dead Sinking Story kicks much ass!

It does. I'm looking for material from this band previous to the "From Here to Eternity" LP.
Check out their split with French noisecore band Iscariote if you can; - it displays a different but thoroughly enjoyable side of Envy (more "cheerful" if that means anything).

 

[Russell]

Wicked, I shall do, cheers! All I have is A Dead Sinking Story, All The Footprints... and The split with This Machine Kills.