Pagan Metal
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Black Winter Day
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Geasa, if you haven't given them a try. I'm not sure if they can be considered fully "Pagan", but if you like Primordial, you should definitely check them out (also from Ireland).
Yep, Primordial are awesome. I haven't heard of Geasa. Thanks. I appreciate it!
Time to get some Geasa...
Time to get some Geasa...
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I was going to start a thread tonight about Primordial, but I guess I'll just hijack this thread. OMG, I said 'hijack' - call the Feds.
Anyway, today I fell deeply in love with Spirit the Earth Aflame. It was one of those CDs I'd had for a while, and then decided to pull it off my shelf along with some old Cruachan and In the Woods... Nevertheless, Primordial owns everything today.
I can't wait to get more. Should I get their latest album if I liked StEA (along with A Journey's End?). It's just that I've heard mixed opinions on Storm Before Calm.
Anyway, today I fell deeply in love with Spirit the Earth Aflame. It was one of those CDs I'd had for a while, and then decided to pull it off my shelf along with some old Cruachan and In the Woods... Nevertheless, Primordial owns everything today.
I can't wait to get more. Should I get their latest album if I liked StEA (along with A Journey's End?). It's just that I've heard mixed opinions on Storm Before Calm.
Black Winter Day
Member
If you are going to go for Geasa, I STRONGLY reccomend "Angels Cry". So des J.
Jaykeeley, SBC is very good, probably their most straightforward release... needs a few listens to fully grow on you, though, but it is definitely another strong album by Primordial. "Imrama" isn't quite up to par with their stuff that followed, but is definitely not a dud. All in all, I (and most others here) highly reccomend their entire output.
Jaykeeley, SBC is very good, probably their most straightforward release... needs a few listens to fully grow on you, though, but it is definitely another strong album by Primordial. "Imrama" isn't quite up to par with their stuff that followed, but is definitely not a dud. All in all, I (and most others here) highly reccomend their entire output.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
OK I'll stick with AJE and do this one at a time. Goat knows they'll just pile up and sit there for a while anyway. I'm actually quite thankful that The End Records take 5 weeks to deliver their shit. 
J.
Old Fart
When it comes to Primordial, go with Martyr Music Group. I told all you fockers Spirit the Earth Aflame rules all.That instrumental (track 5) is simply beautiful. "The Burning Season" and "God to the Godless" are classics. I love the lyric "I've had women, and I've fought with men." Don't know, I just think it sounds cool.
Jay, I have come to love Storm Before Calm. Like BWD said, it takes some time, but it is a very worthy release. I can pretty much guarantee you'll love A Journey's End. Imrama is certainly the lesser of their albums, but being a devout Primordial fan, have it, but rarely (if ever) listen to it.
I'm glad someone else realizes the awesomeness of Geasa! BWD, is that rendition of "Spancill Hill" not the cat's ass? I love that little 2 minute diddy that closes the album. That song is actually an old traditional Irish tune. Cruachan has also covered the song. "Spancill Hill" makes me want to move to Ireland, and color my hair red, and call everyone a "laddy".
Angel's Cry is an excllent album, and any Primordial fan should own it. In fact, the drummer is both Geasa and Primordial is the same man, and I believe the vocalist in Geasa is also in Abaddon Incarnate.
Fate's Lost Son is also a very worthy release. It features 5 new Geasa songs plus their famous Starside demo, which is more black metal and is some of the best stuff they've done.
Also check out Irish Celtic War Metal band Belinus. They've only released one demo, but it is professionally done, with full booklet and good CD quality (not a CD-r).
Nydvind - French Heathen Metal. www.nydvind.com Some of the members are in folk-metal band Bran Barr, another band worth looking into if you like Cruachan's classic debut.
Forefather - Anglo saxon metal. Really good band from England. Kinda power metallish sometimes, but not gay.
Obtest - thrashy pagan metal. Really good stuff.
Woodtemple - very Graveland-ish, but less viking-ish
Jay, I have come to love Storm Before Calm. Like BWD said, it takes some time, but it is a very worthy release. I can pretty much guarantee you'll love A Journey's End. Imrama is certainly the lesser of their albums, but being a devout Primordial fan, have it, but rarely (if ever) listen to it.
I'm glad someone else realizes the awesomeness of Geasa! BWD, is that rendition of "Spancill Hill" not the cat's ass? I love that little 2 minute diddy that closes the album. That song is actually an old traditional Irish tune. Cruachan has also covered the song. "Spancill Hill" makes me want to move to Ireland, and color my hair red, and call everyone a "laddy".
Angel's Cry is an excllent album, and any Primordial fan should own it. In fact, the drummer is both Geasa and Primordial is the same man, and I believe the vocalist in Geasa is also in Abaddon Incarnate.
Fate's Lost Son is also a very worthy release. It features 5 new Geasa songs plus their famous Starside demo, which is more black metal and is some of the best stuff they've done.
Also check out Irish Celtic War Metal band Belinus. They've only released one demo, but it is professionally done, with full booklet and good CD quality (not a CD-r).
Nydvind - French Heathen Metal. www.nydvind.com Some of the members are in folk-metal band Bran Barr, another band worth looking into if you like Cruachan's classic debut.
Forefather - Anglo saxon metal. Really good band from England. Kinda power metallish sometimes, but not gay.
Obtest - thrashy pagan metal. Really good stuff.
Woodtemple - very Graveland-ish, but less viking-ish
Primordial does indeed fucking rule. Their best is definitely StEA. Bergthron's Faust Fur Faust, which I've been listening to a lot lately, kicks ass too.
Thanks for the rec's thus far!
Thanks for the rec's thus far!
J.
Old Fart
I bought Skyforger's "Thunderforge" from JayK. A lot of people from another board constantly priase the band, so I thought I might as well try it. It was good, but hardly the masterpiece they all were touting. There was really not much originality there. Obtest are from the same country I believe, and are far more interesting.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
I was a bit surprised that you bought the Skyforger to be honest, J. Having said that, you probably do more research than anyone else so I figured you knew what you were getting into. I'm not sure about all Skyforger, but "Thunderforge" is pretty much bog-standard classic heavy metal. Nothing very epic, pagan, or atmospheric about it.
But man, I can't get over how good Primordial is. There is one track called "The Cruel Sea" which is just fantastic. Seems like they put a lot of effort into their songwriting. Oh, and I like the vocals. I'm glad there exists epic atmospheric celtic metal that isn't drowning in banshee vocals.
Now tonight I will play some Void of Silence. \m/
But man, I can't get over how good Primordial is. There is one track called "The Cruel Sea" which is just fantastic. Seems like they put a lot of effort into their songwriting. Oh, and I like the vocals. I'm glad there exists epic atmospheric celtic metal that isn't drowning in banshee vocals.
Now tonight I will play some Void of Silence. \m/
J.
Old Fart
Agreed. I mean, Skyforger had their moments, but they were surrounded by so much mediocrity that it didn't matter. They also didn't sound as genuine as say Primordial (who are thePagan band as far as I'm concerned), or as catchy-while-remaining-dark as Cruachan's debut.JayKeeley said:
Whoops. I meant track #6 when I was talking about the beautiful instrumental, which happens to be The Cruel Sea. Also check out the "instrumental" (with few vocals) called, I think, The Calling.
J.
Old Fart
BSW, here you go: http://www.vikingblood.net/
The forums are an excellent source of info, as is the "metal" page.
The forums are an excellent source of info, as is the "metal" page.
J.
Old Fart
man, but I just noticed that the forum lost most of the previous info ue to a server change. still, it's a good starting point.
JayKeeley
Be still, O wand'rer!
That site brought two surprises to my attention:
Eluveitie sounds good if you want a Celtic folk, less happy sounding Finntroll.
Menhir are shite.
Eluveitie sounds good if you want a Celtic folk, less happy sounding Finntroll.
Menhir are shite.
J.
Old Fart
yeah, like I said, it's a good starting point, and once the forums are as active as they used to be, you'l find a lot more useful info.
J.
Old Fart
The quote works for the most part, but I'll agree that it is somewhat out-of-place to mention a "record" on a Pagan Metal album.
THe only thing that hurts A Journey's End, IMO, is "Solitary Mourner". I just don't like it. THat constant drone gets annoying. It would have been much better if they'd have made that an actual song with instruments instead of an almost acappella thing.
THe only thing that hurts A Journey's End, IMO, is "Solitary Mourner". I just don't like it. THat constant drone gets annoying. It would have been much better if they'd have made that an actual song with instruments instead of an almost acappella thing.
