Metal 2018

[The Ozzman]

Ugliest fucking artwork I have seen this decade.

Uglier than Dance of Death?

 

[EspaDa]

This one is fucking ugly too. Definitely Munch's worst work.

 

[no country for old wainds]

"13:10 today the new DARKTHRONE album was finished recorded.

The first album I put on when I got home was epicus doomicus metallicus by CANDLEMASS. It set so many standards. Also for us. Been true to that piece of music since 1986.

- f e n r i z"

 

[nizzon]

This one is fucking ugly too. Definitely Munch's worst work.

No way! That artwork is pretty great!

Uglier than Dance of Death?

Dance Of Death is at least interesting.

 

[CiG]

 

[CiG]

The last thing they recorded before splitting up again apparently, a live session.

 

[Phylactery]

Obliteration - Cenotaph Obscure

Why has no one mentioned new Obliteration?! At least if it has been mentioned I've not seen it. Came out last week. I fucking love Black Death Horizon, so giving this a listen now.

 

[Oblivious Maximus]

 

[CiG]

Obliteration - Cenotaph Obscure

Why has no one mentioned new Obliteration?! At least if it has been mentioned I've not seen it. Came out last week. I fucking love Black Death Horizon, so giving this a listen now.

Because it came out last week, at least that's why I haven't. Still need to grab it!

 

[Slammed]

Both Napalm Death and Lawnmower Deth have new stuff out today.

ND is an EP and LD is a live DVD/CD

 

[EspaDa]

Obliteration - Cenotaph Obscure

Why has no one mentioned new Obliteration?! At least if it has been mentioned I've not seen it. Came out last week. I fucking love Black Death Horizon, so giving this a listen now.

We mentioned it together with @CiG. Flawless band to say the least.

 

[CiG]

Finally bought it last night and gave it a listen. Good stuff, though IMO a step down from their last two albums.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

how do you guys rate/form a solid opinion on albums after just one spin?

 

[CiG]

I don't.

Edit: when it comes to rating, I rate my first impression and then if it changes after more listens, I simply alter the rating.

 

[Slammed]

I'm just that good that many albums I don't even have to listen to in order to rate them!

 

[CiG]

I personally wouldn't conflate rating an album with forming a solid opinion, the latter definitely takes more time.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

I personally wouldn't conflate rating an album with forming a solid opinion, the latter definitely takes more time.

do you think it's a step down from their last two albums after listening to it just once?

 

[CiG]

do you think it's a step down from their last two albums after listening to it just once?

That's my first impression, yes. As it currently stands I prefer the last two.

 

[Phylactery]

On my first listen, I also don’t think it’s as good as Black Death Horizon. I can’t get into their first two albums myself, though.

 

[CiG]

I can’t get into their first two albums myself, though.

Weird. The debut I can forgive but Nekropsalms is sick.