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Frank Caskelot posted:I'm with you on this one, only I don't think there were that many cool melodic ideas. It rather sounded like someone mashed together Nightwish and some generic melodeath band and fed them amphetamines. And so it continues to boggle my mind that most people I know who listen to metal at all seem to like Wintersun. I felt the same way when the newest Turisas came out. I heard it once, felt it was too much and walked away. It's just too over the top maybe?
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BjornOfBorg posted:Am I the only one who is reminded of Brujeria when listening to the vocal delivery of the Spanish lines in the Todos Somos Humanos on the new Anaal Nathrakh album? It wouldn't be the first time they have collaborated with someone from Mexico, but I am definitely feeling some Brujeria in there.
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Nativity In Black posted:Pig Destroyer put out this thing today: That certainly was a thing. Holy poo poo, man.
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Drifter287 posted:New Mors Principium Est track released on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwyxUhR0kXY Thank you for this. MPE is one of my favorite bands and I'm glad to see them back on track. Edit: Listened to it again. I don't like how his vocals changed. He had deeper vocals in the first three. Oh well, everything else is still spot on. thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 09:45 on Dec 3, 2012 |
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I'm going to echo the vast majority of the people here and agree that sub-genres are best used as guidelines. Pretty every major metal sub-genre (death, black, thrash, and so on) will contain a great deal of a variation in style from band to band even if they fall under the same sub-genre "umbrella". The fact that a band might change style may or may not affect their fanbase. A band like Opeth is a good example of someone who has shifted drastically over the years and they still maintain quite a large following despite it. In the end, you can get ridiculously finite with sub-genres and labels, but it gets to a point of sheer pretentiousness when someone argues that American progressive/post-black metal is much more intense than any British ambient/shoegazey/post-black metal ever could be. Oi... I already see enough hipsters at an Agalloch show. Just shoot me now.
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caiman posted:What are the opinions around here on Anaal Nathrakh? Vanitas is raping my speakers right now and I love it. Anaal Nathrakh is excellent all around. Vanitas is much better than Passion and feels much more like they are back on track after In the Constellation of the Black Widow. Hell is Empty... was solid as hell and everything before is pretty much on par, getting blacker as you go back into their discography. I still prefer their version of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas over Mayhem's 
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All of my top ten would include previous mentions, but I'd like to throw in the new Mors Principium Est album since it squeaked in just before the new year as it's pretty high on my list for the year: Mors Principium Est - Ascension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4JRdUEzqBs
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Defiant Sally posted:In Mourning poo poo, thanks. I completely forgot about their new album. I really liked Shrouded Divine, but Monolith not so much so I need to give their new one a few spins.
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Meshuggah is definitely a band you cannot be on the fence about, that's for sure. I've been listening to them since Chaosphere and every record has at least a few really solid tracks, but they can be straight up weird sometimes, no denying that. Also, loving the Epic/Heavy Metal recommendations. Keep them coming 
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DeusExMachinima posted:Djent isn't a real genre. Whether you believe it or not, it's become one, even if it's in name alone. Edit: Point below makes more sense. It does seem like it's certainly a thing, but maybe not a genre in and unto itself. I've seen a lot of "Slamming" Death Metal tags around lately and I would attribute it to something like that as well. thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 02:16 on Feb 25, 2013 |
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A little late to the Mongol bandwagon, but I'd throw Altan Urag into there as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es3H12_gY_8. A little off the wall, but still good.
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So I'm not even sure where they belong anymore, but Keep of Kalessin released a new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3qb5jf1nE4 I didn't even know Thebon had left the band, but apparently Obsidian Claw (Arnt) is doing vocals now (clean and harsh). It can't be as bad as Reptilian, right? I mean, it won't be Armada, but I can't have everything. Edit: They are also signed to some Indian label with three bands (including them, the other two being Indian). Who hosed that up? Ugh, so we won't see a tour for awhile unless they saved up their money.. thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 08:41 on Mar 31, 2013 |
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The Clit Avoider posted:I disagree entirely. I find their entire discography pretty forgettable though. Out of curiosity, what makes you dislike it so much? I don't see it as being very "black metal" in the traditional sense. Their first two albums were definitely moreso, but I just can't see Armada as being *that* incredibly bad. To each his own, I'm just curious if there's something I missed. That seems like it's always the album people mention when they think of KoK.
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Optimum Gulps posted:I'm not going to rag on Keep of Kalessin at all because I also love Armada (though they've gone downhill since then for sure), but I'm just wondering if you're familiar with the band Nidingr. Their latest album Greatest of Deceivers sounds a hell of a lot like it, and even the vocals are similar. This is the only song from that album on Youtube but it's a pretty decent representation. Yeah, I can definitely get some KoK out of there and they are pretty solid too. I'll have to check out their stuff some more. Thanks!
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Not to break away from the female-fronted goodness, but the new Ghost album just leaked and it's pretty good so far.
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gggiiimmmppp posted:Whining about Slipknot. Well, regardless of how anyone in the metal community may feel about them, Slipknot is a gateway drug for many kids to get into metal. Basically, an entire generation of kids shifted away from hard rock and into nu-metal/metal because of bands like Slipknot. Because of this accessibility, they were, and still are, immensely popular. According to their Wiki, the RIAA rates all of their albums as either Gold or Platinum, which is more than any of the bands you listed. If you think that festivals like this are anything more than massive promotional outlets, you're crazy. It also doesn't help that you found festivals that basically comprise of other gateway drug bands. Even Ozzfest had really good bands occasionally, but it was always only one or two out of a lineup of mostly nu-metal or mallcore. It may not be right through the eyes of a metalhead, but it does make perfect business sense. They want to sell tickets. We all know who Slipknot are and it's kind of hard to knock their success. Edit: gently caress my grammar. thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 07:14 on May 20, 2013 |
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het posted:Why is that worthy of respect? "Well, it's profitable" is not a reason to respect something. I don't think that's a reason to respect anyone, nor was I trying to say that they should be respected for it. I personally can't stand them. I was mainly trying to explain what reason there might be for having them headlining so many tours even over  respectable metal bands. Though I wouldn't call a few of the named ones respectable either for that matter.
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Defiant Sally posted:Ya boy right here, Dan Swano, has a new thing coming out in August. He doesn't really do metal anymore but since there's probably some Swano/Edge of Sanity fans hanging around in here. Its like... Crimson, Moon Tower, and Nightingale merged sounds. He actually growls again towards the end of the song! Have a taste: I love you for posting this. Thanks. Ninja edit: Amon Amarth rules and they could regurgitate the same formula for the next decade and it would still be rad as hell.
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New ChthoniC is out and I'm really liking it. I like the fact that their vocal style is becoming less Cradle of Filthy. This, with the new Tengger Cavalry, cures that folk itch.
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If anyone wants some more throat singing/Chinese folk metal you could check out Ego Fall. Tengger Cavalry does a cover of one of their songs. They have a lot of influences (a lot of folk and some electronic even) and it may be a bit too metalcore-y, but I still enjoy it. Their tracks vary quite a bit so it's worth trying to listen to a few before you form too much of an opinion. Also, until 2012, Tengger was all done by this loving kid. Ugh... if only I had that kind of dedication. Edit: Also, just found The Nine Treasures. Chinese Korpiklaani. thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 08:42 on May 31, 2013 |
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Not sure if this has already been posted, but the new Kalmah leaked and the whole thing is awesome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcxlexAJycY
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Orphaned Land I'm much less excited about than their last. The video they made a week ago or so put me to sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsPb1-uPIic. And I want to not be put to sleep
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New Ego Fall dropped. Totally didn't know it was coming out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vaKZosobho
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I couldn't stop laughing, drat animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GptLfMfHzE thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 07:57 on Jul 28, 2013 |
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Also, the Witherscape album dropped today and it's drat good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwsLxPBknOk
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nihil morari posted:At The Gates were alright but The Haunted were so much better... until the last couple albums. The Haunted is terrible compared to At the Gates. Even Slaughter of the Soul was better than any of their albums. The Clit Avoider posted:Heartwork is the game changer, not Terminal Spirit Disease, not Slaughter. Without it, I don't think either TDS or SotS even get recorded - With Fear I Kiss the Burning Darkness does not show any evidence of the way AtG were to proceed a year or so later. And yes, Heartwork was really the game changer and if Surgical Steel sounds even somewhat close to Heartwork, it'll be one of the best albums of the year (here's to hoping). thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 21:20 on Aug 4, 2013 |
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nihil morari posted:I've been following this thread for a bit and it's pretty clear to me that my taste in metal differs dramatically from most of the people here. I can't stand metal with guttural vocals and growling (besides Opeth because I like that guy's voice). I much prefer stuff along the lines of The Haunted (actually, I like basically all of Peter Dolving's work), Dillinger Escape Plan, or almost anything with Devin Townsend. It's crappy for me because sometimes I stumble upon bands with great sounding music; but then the singer starts and ruins it for me. Hey man, more power to you for knowing what you like. Metal has a lot to offer besides the vocal style that you are trying to avoid, though. Actually, if you avoid Death metal entirely, pretty much every other genre of metal has a less guttural feel. Devin Townsent is really progressive and is a pretty huge gateway drug for other bands like Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation, even Mastodon. Dillinger is pretty "core-y" for people in these parts, but you can probably dig Ion Dissonance and Converge. Converge gets a lot of love here even. Morbid Florist posted:Slaughter has a special place with me because when it came out nothing else sounded like it. I don't put it on much now but I won't deny it was a big album for metal. If it gets people into better poo poo, awesome, but there's still way shittier metal people blow a load over. Slaughter was a gateway album for me so it's got a special place even though it's arguably their worst album. And I'm glad to hear that Surgical Steel sounds like it's at least decently solid.
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Vargatron posted:The Inheritance by Witherscape dropped today in the US and holy gently caress I love this album. It may not be the flashiest or the most prog, but it's very well crafted and I'm digging all the different mood and dynamic changes. Glad to see them getting some more love in here. I'm really digging the album so far and I highly recommend it to Progressive Death or Swanö fans.
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Misogynist posted:songkick.com Seconding Songkick and Last.fm. Songkick sends me emails about when shows come around so I don't even have to pay much attention anymore. Some bands it has a hard time tracking, though, but 90% of them work.
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So Katatonia's new album "Dethroned and Uncrowned" just leaked. I had no idea they were even making something new...
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Aaaaannnnd the new Ulcerate leaked. Thank you Death Metal overlords for this bountiful feast of Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ulcerate, and Gorguts in a one-month span.
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Edit; gently caress nevermind; should have read the BM thread.
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So has anyone had a chance to listen to the leak from Twilight of the Gods? http://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/twilight-of-the-gods I heard the live set was so-so considering it was all Bathory covers, but I am definitely curious to hear an original album. Lyric video from the title track "Fire on the Mountain": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmtBeUA8cTA Ninja edit: Those falsettos: 
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Turisas - Ten More Miles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhgsqSBHA6M I don't even know anymore with this band. The video itself is definitely interesting, but the music is just ridiculous.
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Seditiar posted:Didn't realize Kalmah made a new album, goddamn it's awesome. This album is excellent and Kalmah are excellent. It's the best album they've done since The Black Waltz.
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Xenochrist posted:So, Gojira's performance at Hellfest 2013 is streaming on their website for the next week. Fun stuff. I've only seen them once and it was in a small venue, but it looks like they still but on a good show.
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Totally didn't know Ihsahn had one coming out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92g3KGbZXU0. Looks like it (Das Seelenbrechen) already leaked. Edit: And new Skeletonwitch. Time to get reviewin'! thehouseplant fucked around with this message at 02:14 on Oct 19, 2013 |
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For some power-y, progressive-y, folk-y stuff, I'd give Myrath a try too. Definitely a unique sound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMvqMHST2Is
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New Falkenbach is out in the wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA5nN65B_eg - Always enjoyed his stuff.
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Gamma Nerd posted:I've heard of some mongolian black metal band called tengger cavalry which uses throat singing in their music They are more Melodic Death/Folk and they have a few friends in the scene with the same background, namely Ego Fall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u15Lr-I9Leo), The Nine Treasures (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tw8BW0PB_k), and Altan Urag (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es3H12_gY_8).
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