Ackercocke

jackhammer · 07-27-2011, 07:30 PM

I first heard these a couple of years back and was never quite sure what they were about, what sort of genre they fitted into and whether I actually liked them!

A sound that flits around from Black Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal and even Ambient music means that they can frustrate many Metal fans who like to pigeonhole bands according to their particular taste but this is the reason why I am getting into them more and more.

The Metal scene is so saturated with bands that sound exactly the same and have no self identity that I rarely hear bands that do anything for me anymore. I have been listening to Metal for 25 years now and all of the many so called intense bands are no more different to what I was listening to way back when.

There have been some exceptions with bands like Dog Fashion Disco, Hacride, Gojira and Post Metal bands like Maudlin of the Well who at least attempt to have their own sound and personality. This is where Ackercocke come in. They always wear suit and ties. They have keyboards. They can switch from intense BPM sections to ambient effortlessly and still maintain a structural framework for their songs.

I originally heard their Words That Go Unspoken.. album a couple of years back and loved it but was sure that it was an album by a band that were expanding their sound from the restrictions of Death/Black Metal but I happened to find an earlier album of theirs in a charity shop for the huge sum of £1 and obviously bought it and was pleasantly surprised to hear that it is their sound most of the time.

Despite being a Metal fan you could put 100 new bands in front of me and you would be lucky if I found 10% of them worth another listen but Ackercocke are one of them and I have found a band that intrigues more with each listen.

Metal Connoisseur · 07-27-2011, 08:56 PM

Everything about this band is interesting to me. The guitar arrangements, obviously the change in vocal style throughout, and the lyrics are almost, dare I say, tasteful?--well about as tasteful as one can make oral sex seem. Excuse the pun. Interesting stuff. I'll do some digging and see if anything else from them appeals to me.

**Janszoon** · 07-27-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Everything about this band is interesting to me. The guitar arrangements, obviously the change in vocal style throughout, and the lyrics are almost, dare I say, tasteful?--well about as tasteful as one can make oral sex seem. Excuse the pun. Interesting stuff. I'll do some digging and see if anything else from them appeals to me.

Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone is a very good album. Definitely worth your while.

The Batlord · 07-28-2011, 11:46 AM

I've heard one of their songs and it was pretty good. I keep hearing this band's name thrown around like they're some sort of gods, so I guess I'm going to have to actually listen to them.

LoathsomePete · 07-28-2011, 02:19 PM

Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone (2005) is the only album by them that I've listened to (and I think it was you Lee [Jackhammer] who recommended it to me). I've meant to delve a little deeper into their discography because I remember enjoying the album quite a bit. Time to go see where the next step should be.

Angelrat · 02-22-2012, 03:58 PM

I can recommend Choronzon and Antichrist as well when you're into Words...Antichrist is as good IMO...

These sorts of bands keep extreme music very interesting

The Batlord · 02-22-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelrat

I can recommend Choronzon and Antichrist as well when you're into Words...Antichrist is as good IMO...

These sorts of bands keep extreme music very interesting

I was just listening to Antichrist for the first time the other day. Brilliant! It's amazing that they can merge the most brutal of blackened death metal with so much off the wall **** and somehow it all not just works but actually enhances the metal parts.

Angelrat · 02-22-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I was just listening to Antichrist for the first time the other day. Brilliant! It's amazing that they can merge the most brutal of blackened death metal with so much off the wall **** and somehow it all not just works but actually enhances the metal parts.

Hey, that's a quick response to an "old" thread

I agree. I admit I listen a lot to (technical)(blackened) death metal, prolly more than any other genre, but it tends to get old and recycling clichés.

The mellow parts indeed make the heavy parts sound even more heavy. And Jason Mendonca is simply a genius, and even a nice guy. I guess it's only music for the "elite"

Angelrat · 02-22-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

It's amazing that they can merge the most brutal of blackened death metal with so much off the wall **** and somehow it all not just works but actually enhances the metal parts.

I was just thinking you meant the intro

English is not my native language, and I'm kind of stoned (and listening to Antichrist since a long time!

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jackhammer · 05-25-2014, 07:42 PM

Bump! Listening to them tonight and they are sounding as original as ever. Shame they split before I could get to see them live.

07-27-2011, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Ackercocke I first heard these a couple of years back and was never quite sure what they were about, what sort of genre they fitted into and whether I actually liked them! A sound that flits around from Black Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal and even Ambient music means that they can frustrate many Metal fans who like to pigeonhole bands according to their particular taste but this is the reason why I am getting into them more and more. The Metal scene is so saturated with bands that sound exactly the same and have no self identity that I rarely hear bands that do anything for me anymore. I have been listening to Metal for 25 years now and all of the many so called intense bands are no more different to what I was listening to way back when. There have been some exceptions with bands like Dog Fashion Disco, Hacride, Gojira and Post Metal bands like Maudlin of the Well who at least attempt to have their own sound and personality. This is where Ackercocke come in. They always wear suit and ties. They have keyboards. They can switch from intense BPM sections to ambient effortlessly and still maintain a structural framework for their songs. I originally heard their Words That Go Unspoken.. album a couple of years back and loved it but was sure that it was an album by a band that were expanding their sound from the restrictions of Death/Black Metal but I happened to find an earlier album of theirs in a charity shop for the huge sum of £1 and obviously bought it and was pleasantly surprised to hear that it is their sound most of the time. Despite being a Metal fan you could put 100 new bands in front of me and you would be lucky if I found 10% of them worth another listen but Ackercocke are one of them and I have found a band that intrigues more with each listen. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-28-2011, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone (2005) is the only album by them that I've listened to (and I think it was you Lee [Jackhammer] who recommended it to me). I've meant to delve a little deeper into their discography because I remember enjoying the album quite a bit. Time to go see where the next step should be. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

05-25-2014, 07:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Bump! Listening to them tonight and they are sounding as original as ever. Shame they split before I could get to see them live. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

07-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	Everything about this band is interesting to me. The guitar arrangements, obviously the change in vocal style throughout, and the lyrics are almost, dare I say, tasteful?--well about as tasteful as one can make oral sex seem. Excuse the pun. Interesting stuff. I'll do some digging and see if anything else from them appeals to me.

02-22-2012, 03:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Angelrat Groupie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3	I can recommend Choronzon and Antichrist as well when you're into Words...Antichrist is as good IMO... These sorts of bands keep extreme music very interesting