The Celtic Winter vs. Goat Horns

[Henrik Main]

I'm not a die-hard fan of either Graveland or Nokturnal Mortum, but I do enjoy these two releases. I know both bands are quite popular in black metal circles, and both bands also use synths to enhance their music. Also, these two albums are very atmospheric listens, and conjur the same imagery for me when I listen to them.

So, which of these two classic Eastern European BM records do you enjoy the most? I have to go for The Celtic Winter - a very strong release, Graveland's strongest, in my opinion. Goat Horns can be a bit too cheesy at times, I find, especially the synths. Both are good records, though. Pick your favourite, I'm just curious to see which record out of these two the majority of you enjoy.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I like Goat Horns more, I'm sure there will be some very mixed opinions, though.

 

[SculptedCold]

I'd have to go with Goat Horns too.

 

[Astral Poetry]

Though Celtic Winter is a fantastic work, my preference is usually Goat Horns, as it is Nokturnal Mortum's best album. Thousand Swords would be another story though...

 

[no country for old wainds]

I just about prefer Goat Horns. Both rule though.

 

[J.]

I'm a huge Graveland fan, but their early works just don't do much for me. They didn't get interesting until Thousand Swords and especially Following the Voice of Blood.

Goat Horns, along with Lunar Poetry, are great listens (having just received both recently). I pick Goat Horns.

 

[Slayed Necros]

Goat Horns here as well. Had it been In The Glare Of Burning Churches or Thousand Swords, Graveland would have taken it easily.

 

[Life Sucks]

I actually picked The Celtic Winter. It may be more minimalistic, but it is my favorite Graveland CD. Lunar Poetry is my favorite Nokturnal Mortum CD.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Whoa you people are crazy. Celtic Winter is probably my favorite demo ever, far superor to Nocturnal Mortum, though they are a pretty cool band.

 

[crimsonfloyd]

Whoa you people are crazy. Celtic Winter is probably my favorite demo ever, far superor to Nocturnal Mortum, though they are a pretty cool band.