ooof, Lords of Chaos sounds awful. also the movie Akerlund did for Netflix recently was fucking terrible
https://www.stereogum.com/2031231/lords-of-chaos-jonas-akerlund-review/franchises/sounding-board/
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Thursday, 7 February 2019 18:15 (five years ago) link
besides the ethical/historical objections....of all the bands you could get to score this, Sigur Ros?!
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Thursday, 7 February 2019 18:16 (five years ago) link
Lords of Chaos is pretty darn good, actually. Eliminates all mythology and hero worship, focuses on how they were all really, really dumb kids.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:04 (five years ago) link
If I want to watch a movie about dumbass metalheads who kill somebody, I'll pull out my Blu-Ray of River's Edge.
― grawlix (unperson), Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:12 (five years ago) link
― A. Begrand, Thursday, February 7, 2019 12:04 PM (eight minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
i've heard this a lot but i'm still... suspicious
― jolene club remix (BradNelson), Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:12 (five years ago) link
also this isn't really a story i'm interested in seeing as a film, until the light takes us was about as close as i want to get
― jolene club remix (BradNelson), Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:13 (five years ago) link
this isn't really a story i'm interested in seeing as a film
This is where I'm at with it, too.
― grawlix (unperson), Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:33 (five years ago) link
Week extension on the 2018 metal poll! One of the best ways to get ppl to listen to your favorite albums from last year! You have til Friday the 15th to get your ballot in!
The 2018 ILX Metal n' Heavy Rock Poll VOTING + CAMPAIGNING thread! NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE! Ballots due by Friday, February 15th 11.59pm PST
― aquaman goes to college (Drugs A. Money), Thursday, 7 February 2019 19:40 (five years ago) link
River's Edge is a much more accurate depiction of '80s teen headbangers, of course. I've long stated that as well (I was in a small town scene much like the one depicted in the movie, albeit with less murder). But Åkerlund does a very good job stripping the legend away from black metal. Black metal, from its inception, has been every bit of a pose as any other metal gimmick (i.e. *ALL* metal is a gimmick), and it's nice to see a film portray it that way.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 7 February 2019 21:19 (five years ago) link
Isn’t stripping away the legend to show it’s all just a bunch of dumb kids the least interesting and most banal approach to tell this story as fiction? I mean it definitely works for River’s Edge fictional story, but what does that approach add to all the documentaries that already firmly established the banality of it all?
― Siegbran, Thursday, 7 February 2019 21:39 (five years ago) link
Nope, because there's been way too much worship of the Norwegian black metal "myth" already. That needed to be debunked as publicly as Åkerlund does here. And besides, the flick is entertaining.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 7 February 2019 22:55 (five years ago) link
OMG SJW
http://i65.tinypic.com/n66r0o.jpg
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Friday, 8 February 2019 17:01 (five years ago) link
So about that Astronoid… I enjoy Alcest and even derive pleasure from Deafheaven but these 3m0 fuxx0r melodies, coupled with that voice, simply did not arrive at an age where I am still open to such things. I had to turn it off after the second track, irrepressibly – should I persevere?
― pomenitul, Sunday, 10 February 2019 20:22 (five years ago) link
yes
― Friedrich B. Neechy (Oor Neechy), Sunday, 10 February 2019 20:42 (five years ago) link
No. They're a one-trick band - they don't change, so if one song doesn't do it for you, a second isn't gonna do it for you, either.
― grawlix (unperson), Sunday, 10 February 2019 22:13 (five years ago) link
Got an email from Bandsintown that says Mastodon is playing BB&T Pavilion, the big shed in south Jersey outside of Philly, on 6/8. Looked at the page and it shows four dates around there in the east coast in outdoor arenas with Coheed & Cambria as on the Coney Island show.
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/731-mastodon
Anyone know anything about these dates? Is there some big package I don't know about going out or is Coheed taking Mastodon out and big enough to headline in the sheds?
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:23 (five years ago) link
Every year needs its carnie prog BM:
https://penseesnocturnes.bandcamp.com/album/grand-guignol-orchestra
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:33 (five years ago) link
new Inter Arma track/album
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/inter-arma-announce-new-album-sulphur-english-share-citadel/
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:46 (five years ago) link
Inter Arma give a great live show - really looking forward to this record.
― BlackIronPrison, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:55 (five years ago) link
I rarely get their stuff stuck in my head or anything but their stuff has a....for lack of a better word, architectural quality I like
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 15:57 (five years ago) link
That's actually a kinda great description of Inter Arma, I like it. Haven't had a chance to hear the new track yet, but I'm really glad they have a new album imminent.
Haven't really delved into too much 2019 metal just yet, slow start to the year. I was impressed with John Garcia's new record, at least compared to Brant Bjork's latest (in the battle of workman Kyuss dudes, non Homme division). The vocal melodies are a little too samey on a couple of songs, but it's got the fuzz and groove I want from stoner rock. I'll take it if we aren't getting another Vista Chino record. Bjork's latest tried to incorporate more funk and R&B elements, which really didn't work.
― soaring skrrrtpeggios (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 16:53 (five years ago) link
I got a press release answering my own question...
COHEED AND CAMBRIA ANNOUNCE “THE UNHEAVENLY SKYE TOUR” WITH SPECIAL GUEST MASTODONEVERY TIME I DIE JOIN AS SUPPORT ON ALL DATESTICKETS ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT LIVENATION.COM
http://scontent.fphl2-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/51899482_10161460905080597_2474477783330324480_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent.fphl2-4.fna&oh=8f11750b158dde6db85c5a1e0c07653d&oe=5CF2730B
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater*Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Columbus, OH Express Live! Outdoor Amphitheatre*Friday, May 31, 2019 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola RoxySaturday, June 01, 2019 Simpsonville, SC CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park SimpsonvilleSunday, June 02, 2019 Baltimore, MD MECU PavilionTuesday, June 04, 2019 Asbury Park, NJ Stone Pony Summer StageThursday, June 06, 2019 Boston, MA Rockland Trust Bank PavilionFriday, June 07, 2019 New York, NY Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island BoardwalkSaturday, June 08, 2019 Camden, NJ BB&T PavilionMonday, June 10, 2019 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE – Outdoors*Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Detroit, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom HillThursday, June 13, 2019 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's Council Bluffs - Stir Cove*Friday, June 14, 2019 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly IslandSaturday, June 15, 2019 Minneapolis, MN The ArmoryTuesday, June 18, 2019 Kansas City, MO Starlight TheatreWednesday, June 19, 2019 Denver, CO Fillmore AuditoriumThursday, June 20, 2019 Salt Lake City, UT The Great SaltairSaturday, June 22, 2019 Seattle, WA Marymoor*Sunday, June 23, 2019 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds at Moda CenterTuesday, June 25, 2019 San Francisco, CA The MasonicWednesday, June 26, 2019 San Diego, CA Petco Park - Park at the ParkFriday, June 28, 2019 Las Vegas, NV The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las VegasSaturday, June 29, 2019 Los Angeles, CA Greek TheatreSunday, June 30, 2019 Phoenix, NV Comerica TheatreTuesday, July 02, 2019 Austin, TX ACL Live at The Moody Theater / Austin360 AmphitheaterWednesday, July 03, 2019 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 17:40 (five years ago) link
I wonder if this means we're getting new ETID this year
the first side of Crack the Skye is my ideal stretch of Mastodon
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 17:42 (five years ago) link
Holy crap, it's the 10th anniversary of Crack The Skye... I saw the tour when they played it in full for the first time (with High On Fire and Converge opening).
― grawlix (unperson), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 17:46 (five years ago) link
I wonder if they'll be doing the same when they play here w/ Baroness
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 17:49 (five years ago) link
What a record Crack the Skye was. In retrospect that was peak Mastodon. For me, anyway. Subsequent stuff has been nice, but their mind-blowing days seem long behind them.
― A. Begrand, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 18:53 (five years ago) link
oh hey a lineup just for me!!!!!
― jolene club remix (BradNelson), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 18:54 (five years ago) link
lmao my dumb brane confused them with Deafheaven for some reason
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:00 (five years ago) link
Both are pfork metal.
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:00 (five years ago) link
does that denote anything other than "well reviewed by pfork"
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:10 (five years ago) link
Nah, just being a dick. I enjoy both.
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:15 (five years ago) link
it would be amusing if Pitchfork announced a metal tour a la Decibel
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:18 (five years ago) link
Pitchforks are metal as fuck.
― Siegbran, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:20 (five years ago) link
They're no scythes tho.
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:23 (five years ago) link
If it's good enough for satan, it's good enough for me.
― Siegbran, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:23 (five years ago) link
TS: Satan vs. the Grim Reaper.
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:26 (five years ago) link
Anyway, here's Leprous's cover of 'Angel':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VaRCjRpWBE
― pomenitul, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 19:35 (five years ago) link
From the "things you never thought you'd see in the New York Times bucket":
Letter of Recommendation: Ronnie James Dio
― grawlix (unperson), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 20:28 (five years ago) link
oooh I like Leprous and that cover sounds pretty much exactly like I expected (in a good way)
― bhad bundy (Simon H.), Tuesday, 12 February 2019 20:38 (five years ago) link
Disappointed that this is not a Shaggy cover.
― Siegbran, Tuesday, 12 February 2019 23:45 (five years ago) link
loving this. can't wait to sit down with the full album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4miK2kxrHM
― gman59, Thursday, 14 February 2019 04:03 (five years ago) link
Good discordant DM, kinda reminds me of The Erosion of Sanity but that might just be the production
http://lightdweller.bandcamp.com/album/incandescent-crucifix
― blood, loud screaming and nudity (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 14 February 2019 07:54 (five years ago) link
Also really loving this Obduktio album from a year or so ago, really good OSDM-meets-primitive grind vibe, 100% in love with the LG Petrov style vocals
https://obduktio.bandcamp.com/album/holotna
― blood, loud screaming and nudity (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Friday, 15 February 2019 00:23 (five years ago) link
Also, from Finland
Today's the last day to vote in the metal poll! Don't forget the send in a ballot. Minimum is 5 albums, maximum 50!
Right now I'm liveblogging my reactions to the big high-profile metal albums of last year so don't be afraid to come mosey on over and save the thread!
― aquaman goes to college (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 15 February 2019 11:41 (five years ago) link
there's no minimum is there?
― Friedrich B. Neechy (Oor Neechy), Friday, 15 February 2019 16:31 (five years ago) link
Oh ok my bad
― aquaman goes to college (Drugs A. Money), Friday, 15 February 2019 18:30 (five years ago) link
OK let's post this here too. Your other favourite metal is Finnished. All fucking hail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8ia-nyd_K8
― imago, Friday, 15 February 2019 22:16 (five years ago) link
The new Astronoid album isn't really doing it for me, not enough songs on par with their debut. Dream in Lines is great, though, and the one I'd heard a lot before, which makes me think I should give it another few listens.
Another great thing, though: Downloading and listening to Astronoid in Apple Music made them recommend the new Vanum album, which is kinda generic but really nice. All hail Apple.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 February 2019 13:55 (five years ago) link
I'm loving the new Astronoid though I'm still awaiting my CD coming
― Friedrich B. Neechy (Oor Neechy), Saturday, 16 February 2019 13:58 (five years ago) link