Black Metal!

Primeval Scum · 03-24-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mythsofmetal

Black Metal is my favourite sub-genre of Metal.

I like most of its different variants including Raw Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, Psychedelic Black Metal, Post-Black Metal, Avant-garde Black Metal, Symphonic Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal, Viking Metal, etc.

Some of my favourite Black Metal bands are Sigh, Absu, Ulver, Windir, Mondstille, Immortal, Janvs, Dissection, Burzum, Rotting Christ, Carach Angren, Sear Bliss, Hail Spirit Noir, Watain, Cirith Gorgor, and many more.

I guess some of my favourite things about the genre is the variety, atmosphere, and general "epicness" of the different types of Black Metal.

Hi Squatch

Good list. I agree with you about the variety of black metal. It's underrated in that regard. Most people think of it as a one-trick-pony but it's sooo not.

mythsofmetal · 03-24-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Primeval Scum

Hi Squatch

Good list. I agree with you about the variety of black metal. It's underrated in that regard. Most people think of it as a one-trick-pony but it's sooo not.

Hey, Vloomar.

I think if people gave Black Metal more of a chance and tried different types of Black Metal before writing the whole genre off after a couple listens, that they'd then realize how diverse the genre is, which in my opinion has something almost anyone could at least enjoy a bit, contrary to popular belief.

I just really dislike it when Black Metal is criticized for being "random noise, with too much fuzz" when a lot of Black Metal isn't like that, and the kind that is closer to being really raw can become very enjoyable if you know what to look for in the songs.

Mondo Bungle · 03-24-2014, 05:05 PM

Not raw enough. Posers.

Forward To Death · 03-26-2014, 11:33 PM

^Not saxxy/industrial enough.

Isbjørn · 06-06-2014, 06:23 AM

You know what? I think I'm starting to dig black metal. Well, some of it, anyway. I've been listening to a couple of atmospheric/folk-tinged bands (Burzum, Ulver, Drudkh), and it's a lot better than I thought it'd be.

The Batlord · 06-06-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Briks

You know what? I think I'm starting to dig black metal. Well, some of it, anyway. I've been listening to a couple of atmospheric/folk-tinged bands (Burzum, Ulver, Drudkh), and it's a lot better than I thought it'd be.

Unless you're one of those people who actually really dig that whole Mayhem/Darkthrone thing right off the bat black metal can be hard to get into, but when you start really digging into it you find it's one, if not the most, varied and interesting sub-genres of metal.

Isbjørn · 06-06-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Unless you're one of those people who actually really dig that whole Mayhem/Darkthrone thing right off the bat black metal can be hard to get into, but when you start really digging into it you find it's one, if not the most, varied and interesting sub-genres of metal.

I'm not quite at Mayhem yet, but I did try Burzum's Aske earlier today. While I liked the riff of the first song, and thought that the shrieks were pretty badass, I didn't think it was as good as Hvis Lyset Tar Oss. It was brutal and all that, but felt a little more... empty. I will have to give it another listen to be sure, however, and then maybe see what I think about Mayhem and the likes.

Wpnfire · 06-11-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Briks

You know what? I think I'm starting to dig black metal. Well, some of it, anyway. I've been listening to a couple of atmospheric/folk-tinged bands (Burzum, Ulver, Drudkh), and it's a lot better than I thought it'd be.

I'm also starting to dig black metal a little bit, though it's limited right now to Bathory which batlord introduced me to. You and I have much in common, and I recommend, as batlord recommended to me, Bathory's first 5 albums. Their second album is epic, and rapidly becoming a favorite of mine.

The Batlord · 06-11-2014, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Wpnfire

I'm also starting to dig black metal a little bit, though it's limited right now to Bathory which batlord introduced me to. You and I have much in common, and I recommend, as batlord recommended to me, Bathory's first 5 albums. Their second album is epic, and rapidly becoming a favorite of mine.

Some more black metal that's easier on the ears than Mayhem or Darkthrone.

Wpnfire · 06-15-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Some more black metal that's easier on the ears than Mayhem or Darkthrone.

I'd say probably a 4/5 for the first one....
2/5 for the second one (still a little too intense for me at this stage)
3/5
And that last one is ******* sick ! !

Also, I can't say I'm a fan of listening to anything by Burzum if the guy is, as I've heard multiple times, racist. I'd be lying if I said that did not bother me listening to his stuff.

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