My list of recommended releases for 2009

[johnfrank1970]

For those who might find it worthwhile to peruse my list and possibly come up with a few albums to check out, here's the link to my writeup for 2009:

http://pmx2.krose.org/forum?action=view&forum_id=1&message_id=380354

 

[General Zod]

Hey John... I always enjoy your slant on music. I think I'll check out Eminent, based on the review.

Something caught my eye in the Bibleback review. You mentioned that their sound had elements of "symphonic death". I was completely unaware of such a sub-genre. Could you recommend someone in this sub-genre? Gracias.

 

[johnfrank1970]

Hey John... I always enjoy your slant on music. I think I'll check out Eminent, based on the review.

Something caught my eye in the Bibleback review. You mentioned that their sound had elements of "symphonic death". I was completely unaware of such a sub-genre. Could you recommend someone in this sub-genre? Gracias.

Thanks, Greg. Perhaps I am misusing the "symphonic death" moniker. I use it to refer to death metal bands that use a lot of keyboards and other orchestration. Examples include Fleshgod Apocalypse, Skyfire, Dimmu Borgir, older Therion.

Skyfire - Mind Revolution is one of the best releases in this style for me.

 

[Perditions Ghost]

Something caught my eye in the Bibleback review. You mentioned that their sound had elements of "symphonic death". I was completely unaware of such a sub-genre. Could you recommend someone in this sub-genre? Gracias.

I've never heard of Bibleback, but I know I haven't come across too many Symphonic DEATH bands (as opposed to the Symphonic Black Metal bands that seem to be a dime a dozen these days). The one example I can think of right off the top of my head is Septic Flesh's "Communion" album. I can't really speak for their back catalog, but Communion atleast.

 

[Harvester]

Excellent read.

 

[johnfrank1970]

Excellent read.

Thanks, Glenn. Are you a fan of Heaven Below?

 

[Harvester]

Thanks, Glenn. Are you a fan of Heaven Below?

Yes indeed. "When Daylight Dies" is a killer cut and what got me into the band. I'm ready for that damn ep to drop now.