ROOT
Hailing from the Czech Republic, ROOT have actually been around since the late 80's. Totally cult and furthermore, wickedly eccentric & occult, ROOT would happily co-exist with the likes of MERCYFUL FATE and (pre-viking) BATHORY, both in sound and ideaology. This inherently should seal their place in the first wave of Black Metal. However, for the most part, I sense they are vastly undiscovered.
ROOT have released 7 full length albums and a whole host of demos, splits, and EPs. This thread will cover a select few albums. What's particularly significant is that they have progressed and matured in sound over the years all the while remaining true to their original foundation, or if you will, roots, heh. The following samples demonstrate their evolution. (I'm also including a live version of a track so you get a feel for how immense it must be to witness this extravaganza up on stage.)
Hell Symphony (1991)
"Leviathan (Live)"
The Temple in the Underworld (1992)
"The Wall"
The Book (1999)
"The Book"
Black Seal (2001)
"The Festival of Destruction"
The last two samples are taken directly from the band's website. As you can hear, the development across the albums is extraordinary. Watch out for the clean vocals -- as I mentioned earlier, it's a little eccentric and imagine a vocalist at the opposite end of the spectrum to KING DIAMOND.
Magical, mystical, candles lit...it's a journey to the depths of the underground.
Hailing from the Czech Republic, ROOT have actually been around since the late 80's. Totally cult and furthermore, wickedly eccentric & occult, ROOT would happily co-exist with the likes of MERCYFUL FATE and (pre-viking) BATHORY, both in sound and ideaology. This inherently should seal their place in the first wave of Black Metal. However, for the most part, I sense they are vastly undiscovered.
ROOT have released 7 full length albums and a whole host of demos, splits, and EPs. This thread will cover a select few albums. What's particularly significant is that they have progressed and matured in sound over the years all the while remaining true to their original foundation, or if you will, roots, heh. The following samples demonstrate their evolution. (I'm also including a live version of a track so you get a feel for how immense it must be to witness this extravaganza up on stage.)
Hell Symphony (1991)
"Leviathan (Live)"
The Temple in the Underworld (1992)
"The Wall"
The Book (1999)
"The Book"
Black Seal (2001)
"The Festival of Destruction"
The last two samples are taken directly from the band's website. As you can hear, the development across the albums is extraordinary. Watch out for the clean vocals -- as I mentioned earlier, it's a little eccentric and imagine a vocalist at the opposite end of the spectrum to KING DIAMOND.
Magical, mystical, candles lit...it's a journey to the depths of the underground.
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