The Death Metal thread

**Janszoon** · 07-30-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I've only heard a little Behemoth, but they sound pretty sweet. I'm mainly responding to this because Behemoth were the first band I ever crowd surfed to. So, even if I didn't like them, they'd still have a piece of my heart.

Insane Guest · 07-30-2011, 11:38 AM

Anyone like Kalmah? They're often grouped with Children of Bodom, which is ridiculous because these guys are badass as fuck, and a lot more melodic.

BastardofYoung · 08-02-2011, 12:19 AM

listening to this album after a while. Still one of my favorites.

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Italian Death Metal this time...

BastardofYoung · 08-04-2011, 03:07 PM

Wow, listening to this album after a long time... still love it. Like the Swedish Autopsy.

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Metal Connoisseur · 08-04-2011, 04:50 PM

Has anyone mentioned "Obscura" by Gorguts in this thread yet? Admittedly, I know little of music theory but from what I read prior to listening was that the album was one of the most forward thinking in the realm of death metal. After listening, I found that the reviews didn't disappoint. The drumming was top notch had much more to offer than just mindless 250 bpm blast beats and the guitar acrobatics were at times just jaw dropping. Make no mistake about it, it's definitely a challenging listen but if you're into BTBAM or extreme tempo shifts or anything like that I'd highly recommend this album.

Enjoy.

BastardofYoung · 08-04-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Has anyone mentioned "Obscura" by Gorguts in this thread yet? Admittedly, I know little of music theory but from what I read prior to listening was that the album was one of the most forward thinking in the realm of death metal. After listening, I found that the reviews didn't disappoint. The drumming was top notch had much more to offer than just mindless 250 bpm blast beats and the guitar acrobatics were at times just jaw dropping. Make no mistake about it, it's definitely a challenging listen but if you're into BTBAM or extreme tempo shifts or anything like that I'd highly recommend this album.

Enjoy.

Mentioned it briefly.... it is getting a vinyl/CD re-issue this year.

Metal Connoisseur · 08-04-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

Mentioned it briefly.... it is getting a vinyl/CD re-issue this year.

Are there any specific advantages to having something on vinyl other than for nostalgic purposes? I honestly don't know (showing my age here).

BastardofYoung · 08-04-2011, 06:43 PM

Vinyl is a at least to my ears a more clean sounding recording. Analog compared to digital. Many albums I have heard on vinyl and CD... the vnyl just sounds more natural to me.

hip hop bunny hop · 08-04-2011, 07:38 PM

Kalmah have some great melodies and wonderful crescendos; and, despite being melodic, the songs aren't saccharine or overly predictable. I really enjoy listening to them. My major problem is the goddamn keyboard; the ony doesn't fit the music. It enhances the music to an extent, but also draws away...... granted, i don't think any band has yet to really figure out the proper tone for keyboards.

Gorguts; are a great band. I think "Considered Dead" is their best, though. Yes, yes - Obscure is awfully technical, but that doesn't get much mileage to my redneck self. I'd rather listen to Demilich's "Nespithe" - that's an album done in a similar theme, and I think the songs are much better.

**Janszoon** · 08-04-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Has anyone mentioned "Obscura" by Gorguts in this thread yet? Admittedly, I know little of music theory but from what I read prior to listening was that the album was one of the most forward thinking in the realm of death metal. After listening, I found that the reviews didn't disappoint. The drumming was top notch had much more to offer than just mindless 250 bpm blast beats and the guitar acrobatics were at times just jaw dropping. Make no mistake about it, it's definitely a challenging listen but if you're into BTBAM or extreme tempo shifts or anything like that I'd highly recommend this album.

Enjoy.

That really is a great album. All three albums I own by Gorguts (Obscura, The Erosion of Sanity, From Wisdom to Hate) are pretty fantastic really.

08-02-2011, 12:19 AM	#103 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	listening to this album after a while. Still one of my favorites. Inside the Unreal by Electrocution : Reviews and Ratings - Rate Your Music Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives - Electrocution Italian Death Metal this time... __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-04-2011, 03:07 PM	#104 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Wow, listening to this album after a long time... still love it. Like the Swedish Autopsy. Internal Caustic Torments by Wombbath : Reviews and Ratings - Rate Your Music Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives - Wombbath __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-04-2011, 06:43 PM	#108 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Vinyl is a at least to my ears a more clean sounding recording. Analog compared to digital. Many albums I have heard on vinyl and CD... the vnyl just sounds more natural to me. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

08-04-2011, 07:38 PM	#109 (permalink)
hip hop bunny hop Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,381	Kalmah have some great melodies and wonderful crescendos; and, despite being melodic, the songs aren't saccharine or overly predictable. I really enjoy listening to them. My major problem is the goddamn keyboard; the ony doesn't fit the music. It enhances the music to an extent, but also draws away...... granted, i don't think any band has yet to really figure out the proper tone for keyboards. Gorguts; are a great band. I think "Considered Dead" is their best, though. Yes, yes - Obscure is awfully technical, but that doesn't get much mileage to my redneck self. I'd rather listen to Demilich's "Nespithe" - that's an album done in a similar theme, and I think the songs are much better. __________________ Have mercy on the poor.

07-30-2011, 11:38 AM	#102 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	Anyone like Kalmah? They're often grouped with Children of Bodom, which is ridiculous because these guys are badass as fuck, and a lot more melodic.

08-04-2011, 04:50 PM	#105 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	Has anyone mentioned "Obscura" by Gorguts in this thread yet? Admittedly, I know little of music theory but from what I read prior to listening was that the album was one of the most forward thinking in the realm of death metal. After listening, I found that the reviews didn't disappoint. The drumming was top notch had much more to offer than just mindless 250 bpm blast beats and the guitar acrobatics were at times just jaw dropping. Make no mistake about it, it's definitely a challenging listen but if you're into BTBAM or extreme tempo shifts or anything like that I'd highly recommend this album. Enjoy.