Traditional Doom Metal

[ThisIsACoolName]

I'm seeing Candlemass on Tuesday.

 

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

in a sweat and semen soaked
surroundedhaze of insence smoke!

from the abyss please hear thy call
lord and master, ruler of all

 

[Alter]

What are the five doom albums I need to have?

 

[Vilden]

Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
Reverend Bizarre - In the Rectory of the Bizarre Reverend
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Pentagram - Pentagram/Relentless
Pagan Altar - Volume 1

Is a pretty good start. Pagan Altar and Revbiz could be exchanged for Saint Vitus or The Obsessed or Trouble, etc. I guess.

 

[DarkBliss]

Vilden forgot Nightfall which is Candlemass' second album.
It's quite a bit different from the debut, but still mega-freaking awesome.

 

[The Ozzman]

What are the five doom albums I need to have?

Candlemass - EDM
The Obsessed - Lunar Womb
Trouble - Psalm 9
Pentagram - S/T
Saint Vitus - S/T

 

[Vilden]

Vilden forgot Nightfall which is Candlemass' second album.
It's quite a bit different from the debut, but still mega-freaking awesome.

Didn't forget, It's just tedious to list several albums of each band. It's better to pick the best one of each for diversity.

But yeah, it is mega awsome indeed.

 

[supseudonymous]

What are the five doom albums I need to have?

Black Sabbath - S/T
Candlemass - Epicus Doomicus Metallicus
Reverend Bizarre - In The Rectory Of The Bizarre Reverend
Saint Vitus - S/T
Pentagram - S/T

You really need to own quite a few more than five though.

 

[Mort Divine]

Any fans of The River? Fairly unique sounding band with a really good female vocalist.

 

[J.]

Gods Tower is very impressive. As is Grand Magus. Also try Pale Divine if you want some bands other than the norms.

 

[C.J.W.Wyatt]

Oh come on guys, you can't forget Solitude Aeturnus! They've been one of the most consistent Doom bands in the whole scene, and they've been doing it for 20 years. Definitely can't pass them up.

 

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

20 years isn't very long considering how early some of these bands recorded/released their first and best material.

 

[Vilden]

Just litened to The Gates of Slumber - Conqueror. Really good as expected. After one listen I think it will surpass Suffer No Guilt. Not sure if it will beat ...the Awakening though. Anyway, one of the top releases this year for sure atleast. I Hate pwns as always with this, Fall of the Idols and Ereb Altor released this year.

 

[rms]

Album doesn't seem very doomy to me though, also just got it today

 

[The Ozzman]

Doomraiser - Lords of Mercy

Listen to it or die

 

[chuj666]

Cathedral

 

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

Doomraiser - Lords of Mercy

Listen to it or die

Highly agree, you're gay if you don't like this.

 

[C.J.W.Wyatt]

Just litened to The Gates of Slumber - Conqueror. Really good as expected.

I went around looking for it today and no place had it. I didn't really expect anyone to have it. Looks like I'll have to order it. From the two songs on their myspace, it definitely sounds great. And I'd agree with the other poster that they've moved to a much more traditional American Power/Heavy feel, but still with some obvious Sabbath influence.

 

[rms]

Exactly what I thought, Sabbath but more epic heavy

 

[Koude Haat]

New gates of slumber didn't blow me away first listen, but after about 6-8 listens i feel this album is really fucking good and a little better than suffer no guilt. They've def. matured their sound, their influences are still very apparent but in a good way, i've always liked their soloing style. Children of Satan is an awesome song, one thing that think makes them stand out from other doom bands is that i always have their riffs stuck on my head, they are amazing at writing memorable riffs.
The artwork kicks ass also


Also..

has anyone heard the new fall of the idols ablum? I have it on the way, im curious if anyone thinks its better than their first album.