10. Drowning the Light
This is another one of those bands that have a hard to explain sound. They play DSBM with a bit of Satanic, Occult, Vampyric influence, so I guess not very D/S. Anyways, his vocals are very reminiscent of Nazgul's but the music is self-classifying. It contains so many outside influences that at times, it's hard to classify this as Black Metal during certain times, this type of innovation cannot be disregarded. Another interesting thing that happened with this band and myself is that I wanted Azgorh's rare material in any format possible. Tapes were the easiest accessible and I, now prefer them over any other format. Life changing, this band is, haha.
9. Gorgoroth
Chances are Bj is bagging me for this. Anyways, Gorgoroth's Antichrist album was my first Black Metal album ever purchased. My 4 years of Black Metal devotion (6 years into metal, first 2 years not being fully devoted to) began with them. Their imagery was terrifying, their vocals (of earlier works) disgusting, and who, during that time had the balls to call their album, "Antichrist". It set the tone for blasphemic Black Metal, in my opinion, Sarcofago did it with the lack of research and over-exaggeration, Mayhem did it with Euronymous' disgust for society, Burzum... fuck Varg. Gorgoroth did it with depth (I honestly wish I could say the same thing about their newer material). In addition, Gorgoroth is in a dispute for the name, I will not take sides.
8. Immortal
(such a badass cover)
Although some of their stuff can be taken as a self-parody, they were the originators of "Cold" Black Metal. Their riffs sent chills along your spine, Abbath's vocals were as inhumane as ever, yet you were still able to decipher most of his lyrics, and Pure Holocaust, one listen to that and you are addicted.
7. Hypothermia
It is without a doubt that Kim Carlsson is one sick individual!
I think that's all that needs to be said of him. His personality speaks for the music. Another interesting aspect of Hypothermia is that I bought all his full lengths on a hunch, and it was all bought in one day. Without one actual listen, it speaks to me.
6. Evergrey
It's rare that a Power/Prog band will ever be frequently listened to and for some reason Evergrey has been that rarity. Englund's vocals don't hit those high notes, the guitars don't chug very often, and something I hate with all my heart, Prog. The lyrics focus on the darker aspects of life rather than the love stories or the far off lands. It shows that realistic minds do exist in the Power/Prog world. Each time I come across a Black Metal album and an Evergrey album, I actually toss out that Black Metal album, that must mean something.
5. Deathspell Omega
I had taken this band for granted for quite some time. I loved their lyrics and their addition of church hymns to emphasize their blasphemy. Their lyrics are well thought of, they have been composed of various works of literature. Their music is distinct, technical, shifting . . . demonic. Although their debut albums followed the guidelines of generic black metal, their last 2 have left a mark. Their sound has now been completed and perfected. In addition to their music, their identities are based purely on rumors, explaining the use of another image.
4. Crimson Moon
Crimson Moon was the definitive band of my religious mind set. It synthesized orations, symphonics, and all that accompanies black metal. Scorpios' vocals are raspy and have a vibration that accompanies it accordingly. Sadly, Nocturnal Overlord has been attempting to steal what glory Crimson Moon should have, Black Metal doesn't have room for the antics of N.O.
3. Alcest
Alcest was a refreshing blend of Black Metal. Their EP, which I have yet to purchase (200 dollars is not at my disposable) blended Black Metal with acoustic breaks and their newest release introduced a bit of a post-rock/shoegaze sound to it and less Black Metal, perhaps possessing NO Black Metal. With Neige's low humming vocals, it can definitely be entrancing. It was refreshing in every sense, relaxing, comfortable, atmospheric. I don't think I will ever see a song from this album being skipped, anytime is a good time for Alcest.
This is another one of those bands that have a hard to explain sound. They play DSBM with a bit of Satanic, Occult, Vampyric influence, so I guess not very D/S. Anyways, his vocals are very reminiscent of Nazgul's but the music is self-classifying. It contains so many outside influences that at times, it's hard to classify this as Black Metal during certain times, this type of innovation cannot be disregarded. Another interesting thing that happened with this band and myself is that I wanted Azgorh's rare material in any format possible. Tapes were the easiest accessible and I, now prefer them over any other format. Life changing, this band is, haha.
9. Gorgoroth
Chances are Bj is bagging me for this. Anyways, Gorgoroth's Antichrist album was my first Black Metal album ever purchased. My 4 years of Black Metal devotion (6 years into metal, first 2 years not being fully devoted to) began with them. Their imagery was terrifying, their vocals (of earlier works) disgusting, and who, during that time had the balls to call their album, "Antichrist". It set the tone for blasphemic Black Metal, in my opinion, Sarcofago did it with the lack of research and over-exaggeration, Mayhem did it with Euronymous' disgust for society, Burzum... fuck Varg. Gorgoroth did it with depth (I honestly wish I could say the same thing about their newer material). In addition, Gorgoroth is in a dispute for the name, I will not take sides.
8. Immortal
(such a badass cover)
Although some of their stuff can be taken as a self-parody, they were the originators of "Cold" Black Metal. Their riffs sent chills along your spine, Abbath's vocals were as inhumane as ever, yet you were still able to decipher most of his lyrics, and Pure Holocaust, one listen to that and you are addicted.
7. Hypothermia
It is without a doubt that Kim Carlsson is one sick individual!
I think that's all that needs to be said of him. His personality speaks for the music. Another interesting aspect of Hypothermia is that I bought all his full lengths on a hunch, and it was all bought in one day. Without one actual listen, it speaks to me.
6. Evergrey
It's rare that a Power/Prog band will ever be frequently listened to and for some reason Evergrey has been that rarity. Englund's vocals don't hit those high notes, the guitars don't chug very often, and something I hate with all my heart, Prog. The lyrics focus on the darker aspects of life rather than the love stories or the far off lands. It shows that realistic minds do exist in the Power/Prog world. Each time I come across a Black Metal album and an Evergrey album, I actually toss out that Black Metal album, that must mean something.
5. Deathspell Omega
I had taken this band for granted for quite some time. I loved their lyrics and their addition of church hymns to emphasize their blasphemy. Their lyrics are well thought of, they have been composed of various works of literature. Their music is distinct, technical, shifting . . . demonic. Although their debut albums followed the guidelines of generic black metal, their last 2 have left a mark. Their sound has now been completed and perfected. In addition to their music, their identities are based purely on rumors, explaining the use of another image.
4. Crimson Moon
Crimson Moon was the definitive band of my religious mind set. It synthesized orations, symphonics, and all that accompanies black metal. Scorpios' vocals are raspy and have a vibration that accompanies it accordingly. Sadly, Nocturnal Overlord has been attempting to steal what glory Crimson Moon should have, Black Metal doesn't have room for the antics of N.O.
3. Alcest
Alcest was a refreshing blend of Black Metal. Their EP, which I have yet to purchase (200 dollars is not at my disposable) blended Black Metal with acoustic breaks and their newest release introduced a bit of a post-rock/shoegaze sound to it and less Black Metal, perhaps possessing NO Black Metal. With Neige's low humming vocals, it can definitely be entrancing. It was refreshing in every sense, relaxing, comfortable, atmospheric. I don't think I will ever see a song from this album being skipped, anytime is a good time for Alcest.
2. Typhus
Although I care about meaning to a great extent in terms of lyrics, but there are exceptions. Typhus has incorporated such redundant blasphemies that at times it just becomes funny. Greatfully, the music is something I have never heard before. They don't involve a great amount of speed, instead their riffs are passionate, melancholic, if you will. Their debut was in my cd player for 6 months, only to be beaten by the next band and the one previous. A perfect example of Back-To-Basics being better than overdone music.
1. Averse Sefira
(The Carcass needs instruction on Corpse Paint haha)
This has got to be a given. Their music is so complex, it is distinct. Their time signatures are off to a great extent yet it all comes together in sync. Their philosophy is created with little outside entities and infused with their lyrics. I can't see any other genre involving such ideological lyrics than in Black Metal. They don't have that elite mentality nor do they have their region serve a significant purpose. The sigils of AVRS will soon be branded on my skin.
I couldn't help it, but I think this picture is in all context's the meaning of Black Metal.
A perfect interpretation of esotericism.
Less than half of you will probably understand this.
Although I care about meaning to a great extent in terms of lyrics, but there are exceptions. Typhus has incorporated such redundant blasphemies that at times it just becomes funny. Greatfully, the music is something I have never heard before. They don't involve a great amount of speed, instead their riffs are passionate, melancholic, if you will. Their debut was in my cd player for 6 months, only to be beaten by the next band and the one previous. A perfect example of Back-To-Basics being better than overdone music.
1. Averse Sefira
(The Carcass needs instruction on Corpse Paint haha)
This has got to be a given. Their music is so complex, it is distinct. Their time signatures are off to a great extent yet it all comes together in sync. Their philosophy is created with little outside entities and infused with their lyrics. I can't see any other genre involving such ideological lyrics than in Black Metal. They don't have that elite mentality nor do they have their region serve a significant purpose. The sigils of AVRS will soon be branded on my skin.
I couldn't help it, but I think this picture is in all context's the meaning of Black Metal.
A perfect interpretation of esotericism.
Less than half of you will probably understand this.
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