also, i agree w/ NYC, i wish Astronoid would either headline again or go out with a band i actually like. a Mesarthim / Astronoid tour would be amazing. (not that Mesarthim plays live, that i know of?)
Astronoid should sell a limb to go on a long tour w/ Deafheaven, they'd pick up some new fans fo sho
― alpine static, Wednesday, 6 June 2018 17:45 (six years ago) link
I mean it's a Swiss-American guy making records inspired by the concept of "what if slaves turned to Satan instead of Jesus in their spirituals" so xp
― Simon H., Wednesday, 6 June 2018 17:46 (six years ago) link
feel very lucky to have caught Astronoid with Moon Tooth last year
― Simon H., Wednesday, 6 June 2018 17:47 (six years ago) link
i didn't know any of that stuff, thanks xp
― alpine static, Wednesday, 6 June 2018 18:26 (six years ago) link
this Yahar'gul is fantastic -- esp if you like the less grimy/stifling and more icily bucolic side of Blut Aus Nord. Lots of shimmery guitars.
Thank you!
― obnoxious pun (ultros ultros-ghali), Wednesday, 6 June 2018 18:45 (six years ago) link
I wish there were a black metal review blog called "Is This Artist A Piece Of Shit?" and all their reviews were simply "Yes." or "No."— Chris (@ATrveKvltDad) June 5, 2018
― grawlix (unperson), Wednesday, 6 June 2018 20:03 (six years ago) link
Anybody checked out the new one from Breathing Light?One of those bands that is not really metal, yet too metal for the truly metal-averse
they describe themselves as "romantic punk hardcore gothic rock" presumably with tongue a bit in cheek.
https://breathinglight.bandcamp.com/album/cold-static-world
― summervillain, Wednesday, 6 June 2018 20:57 (six years ago) link
Sharapova vs. Muguruza gruntfest at the French Open needs some DSBM music underneath it
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 7 June 2018 03:08 (six years ago) link
new Tomb Mold is available to stream on bandcamp, out everywhere else tomorrow
http://listen.20buckspin.com/album/manor-of-infinite-forms
― Simon H., Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:29 (six years ago) link
TOMB MOLD
― flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:30 (six years ago) link
oh within the first five seconds i am ABOUT this
yeah it fucking rules, I was into the raw production on the early tapes etc. but they just sound awesome here and lose none of their appeal
― Simon H., Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:36 (six years ago) link
this record is disgusting, i love it
― flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:37 (six years ago) link
I just got my physical copy and can't wait for work to be over so I can infect my ears
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 7 June 2018 21:30 (six years ago) link
Unreleased Judas Iscariot... released!
http://judasiscariotusbm.bandcamp.com/album/an-ancient-starry-sky
Only recommended if you like savagery
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Friday, 8 June 2018 07:34 (six years ago) link
Mid-period Judas Iscariot is very underrated, this guy always had great riffs.
― Siegbran, Friday, 8 June 2018 08:31 (six years ago) link
So obviously there's a lot to feel weird about or outright oppose around Zeal and Ardor as "a thing" but what I like most about the new album is that it explores a melodic or sonic idea or two per track, then gets out within about three minutes (or considerably less!) and moves on. Waaaay more bands (non-grindcore division) should pace their records like that.
― Simon H., Friday, 8 June 2018 14:01 (six years ago) link
Tomb Mold is fun, but another Canadian death metal release from last week is Kataklysm's Meditations. A friend and I went to their show on a whim on Monday and they gave out a free copy of the CD. Newish drummer Olivier Beaudoin had an expansive kit worthy of Neil Peart, and it seemed like he used it all -- no drum or cymbal went unwhacked. A passionate audience, lots of camaraderie, great show.
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 8 June 2018 23:13 (six years ago) link
Kataklysm is so underrated, they've been making great music for like 20 years
― she carries a torch. two torches, actually (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Friday, 8 June 2018 23:17 (six years ago) link
Orange Goblin record sounds like old Kiss if the boogie was more convincing.Except for "Suicide Division" which sounds like Venom.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 9 June 2018 12:36 (six years ago) link
For all the people who have been loving The Armed album, I just saw them play last night and it was easily the most fun I’ve had at a show in a long time. Sounded great, fun performance art stuff happening throughout, everything about it was incredibly positive and great. Love their sense of humor and love their band..
― gman59, Sunday, 10 June 2018 20:32 (six years ago) link
if they come to the uk we'll be at the front
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 20:49 (six years ago) link
pow, new Funeral Mist in less than a week
https://funeralmist.bandcamp.com/album/hekatomb
No previews yet but I'm sure it'll be an unholy stormer.
― Devilock, Monday, 11 June 2018 05:57 (six years ago) link
Good news, I love that band. Haven't paid much attention to new releases, I saw there's new Amorphis, Urfaust, Thy Catafalque and Drudkh records, any good?
― Siegbran, Monday, 11 June 2018 07:28 (six years ago) link
Urfaust is wonderful, perhaps even their best (as long as you like their recent doom-ier sound)
― obnoxious pun (ultros ultros-ghali), Monday, 11 June 2018 10:00 (six years ago) link
new Voivod in Sept!!!
― Simon H., Monday, 11 June 2018 15:03 (six years ago) link
Yob's Our Raw Heart is fantastic. In context, the title track is more powerful than it was alone, which I would have found hard to believe.
― Three Word Username, Monday, 11 June 2018 15:27 (six years ago) link
New Progenie Terrestre Pura EP is really good. They've clearly been listening to Dodheimsgard :)
― imago, Tuesday, 12 June 2018 10:47 (six years ago) link
New Funeral Mist > new Marduk. But you knew that.
― grawlix (unperson), Wednesday, 13 June 2018 18:11 (six years ago) link
I know I can get entirely too hung up on this stuff, but "Progenie Terrestre Pura" is something like pure terrestrial children, which, uh, sets off alarm bells.So, is this like super racist sci-fi, only the pure left in the future?
I tried translating some of the lyrics, and I'm confident of the sci-fi part.
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:08 (six years ago) link
pretty certain they're not racist
― imago, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:09 (six years ago) link
all their lyrics are about robots and shit idk
Can't blame anyone for being jumpy but I'm pretty sure PTP are OK.
― obnoxious pun (ultros ultros-ghali), Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:17 (six years ago) link
thanks for the thoughtful responses
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:19 (six years ago) link
it sounds pretty awesome!
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:20 (six years ago) link
new Anicon available to stream on their bandcamp page!
― Simon H., Thursday, 14 June 2018 17:57 (six years ago) link
oh man their last album ruled
― flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Thursday, 14 June 2018 18:09 (six years ago) link
This sounds good on first contact. Some little sonic additions I was not expecting.
― Simon H., Thursday, 14 June 2018 18:16 (six years ago) link
Remember heavy metal?
https://open.spotify.com/album/0fSB6tw2MxPQ0KcZAqN0p9?si=i1xQuHTGTgWqV_WUPy7Aug
― glenn mcdonald, Friday, 15 June 2018 16:23 (six years ago) link
Wow, the new Zeal & Ardor is good.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 12:36 (six years ago) link
It is undeniably ear-catching. I'm choosing to jettison the conceptual framework and embrace it as just a gospel-flecked rock record.
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:04 (six years ago) link
Grayson Currin's review in Pfork today offered a potentially viable defense of the concept, mind
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:29 (six years ago) link
Kinda, but I read the link where he supposedly 'smartly answered' criticisms, and I'm not sure I buy it. Whether or not an artist explains a concept to my satisfaction doesn't necessarily determine if I find the concept satisfying, though.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:36 (six years ago) link
Yeah, I'm choosing just to enjoy it as a hook-dense rock album.
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:41 (six years ago) link
The sound really works this time, where on the first I thought it sounded a bit gimmicky. I love metal for constantly figuring out new sounds, and the dodgy ideas behind it comes with the territory.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 14:03 (six years ago) link
Face-peeling chaotic grind, female vocals, fucking great:http://sassbologna.bandcamp.com/album/closet-witch
Chthe'ilist returns, sadly only as a 7"http://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/passage-into-the-xexanotth
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Sunday, 17 June 2018 11:46 (five years ago) link
Teaser track from the new King Heavy is up:https://kingheavy.bandcamp.com/album/guardian-demons
― o. nate, Monday, 18 June 2018 01:39 (five years ago) link
From Fallen Empire's newsletter:
Upon deeper introspection, it became clear that the path of continuity is not the one that should be followed. Instead, we divert, and march blissfully towards our demise.Fallen Empire will end sometime during the back-half of 2018. In addition to the five new releases that are going up now, there are at least seven more that will surface before the year is out.
Fallen Empire will end sometime during the back-half of 2018. In addition to the five new releases that are going up now, there are at least seven more that will surface before the year is out.
― Dinsdale, Wednesday, 20 June 2018 05:19 (five years ago) link
converge touring with neurosis (!!)
― lost in sublimation (Ross), Wednesday, 20 June 2018 05:27 (five years ago) link
Just got a passive-aggressive email from a label saying, "If you don't check out these last two promos, we're culling you from our list!" and you know what? Fuck this band, and their label too.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgQfzXTUwAAVw__.jpg
― grawlix (unperson), Friday, 22 June 2018 01:17 (five years ago) link