GHOSTDRONES Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 While I like the sound of BM, I just find it so tough to get behind the ideology of some bands and people (some of which are truly fucked up) in the genre. I'm not religious, but it just feels unnecessary. I do however like trend of more nature and spiritual type BM bands, and I dig the whole black gaze trend. Anyone got any recommendations? I dig Deafheaven, WITTR, Agalloch, and I liked that last Panopticon. Ash Borer, Fell Voices, Falls of Rauros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ash Borer, Fell Voices, Falls of Rauros Definitely agree on all of these. Additionally, Lantlös, Alcest, (both of their most recent albums strayed much from black metal, though), Les Discrets, Austere, Ghost Bath (specifically Moonlover), Drudkh, Amesoeurs, Skagos, Woods of Desolation. I could go on, and would be glad to if you'd like, but those are good starting points for atmospheric BM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 While I like the sound of BM, I just find it so tough to get behind the ideology of some bands and people (some of which are truly fucked up) in the genre. I'm not religious, but it just feels unnecessary. I do however like trend of more nature and spiritual type BM bands, and I dig the whole black gaze trend. Anyone got any recommendations? I dig Deafheaven, WITTR, Agalloch, and I liked that last Panopticon. Vukari, The Great Old Ones, Ellende Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Definitely agree on all of these. Additionally, Lantlös, Alcest, (both of their most recent albums strayed much from black metal, though), Les Discrets, Austere, Ghost Bath (specifically Moonlover), Drudkh, Amesoeurs, Skagos, Woods of Desolation. I could go on, and would be glad to if you'd like, but those are good starting points for atmospheric BM. As much as I loved the music behind Ghost Bath, I just couldn't handle how terrible the vocals were- nearly "local band" status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 As much as I loved the music behind Ghost Bath, I just couldn't handle how terrible the vocals were- nearly "local band" status. Yeah, it's definitely an acquired taste. I despised them on their first album and specifically recommended Moonlover since they're lower in the mix. There's a whole niche of black metal with that style of vocals. It's kind of weird how much Ghost Bath is breaking through with them. Check out "Death Pierce Me" by Silencer if you really want a chuckle. Also, great call on The Great Old Ones. I Totally dropped the ball by forgetting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 While I like the sound of BM, I just find it so tough to get behind the ideology of some bands and people (some of which are truly fucked up) in the genre. I'm not religious, but it just feels unnecessary. I do however like trend of more nature and spiritual type BM bands, and I dig the whole black gaze trend. Anyone got any recommendations? I dig Deafheaven, WITTR, Agalloch, and I liked that last Panopticon. Sannhet, Altar of Plagues and maybe An Autumn for Crippled Children. What Ghostdrones said too, those first couple Ash Borer releases are great. Yeah, it's definitely an acquired taste. I despised them on their first album and specifically recommended Moonlover since they're lower in the mix. There's a whole niche of black metal with that style of vocals. It's kind of weird how much Ghost Bath is breaking through with them. Check out "Death Pierce Me" by Silencer if you really want a chuckle. I'll have to check out that second album, because I completely agree with Ronnie's take on the vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'll have to check out that second album, because I completely agree with Ronnie's take on the vocals. https://youtu.be/mg530raHyuo Definitely my favorite track. The vocals are still of the dying goat variety, but much lower in the mix, as I stated. The music is such a vast improvement over Funeral that I can tolerate them. Also, sorry it's not embeded...doesn't seem to work on mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Good choice, best track of the year as of yet. So harsh, yet incredibly catchy. And now give us that vinyl release already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I thought Moonlover was okay, but I guess I'm not feeling the hype like everyone else. I didn't go nuts for Sunbather either, and I just can't imagine anyone liking one and not the other, or disliking one and not the other. But in the spirit of good-natured ribbing, maybe they should've advertised like this. "Ghost Bath: For when you can't wait 6 months for that new Deafheaven record." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedshabazz Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 think this was mentioned before but you can pick up that great old ones and many other cool black metal and other type stuff at Antithetic Records. All distro and their releases are 50% off still. That great old ones record you can grab for roughly 12 bucks which is a great price. http://www.antitheticrecords.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gippej Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Damn, hella new bands to check out, thanks guys. I personally loved sunbather. I can honestly say it was the first BM album I have ever purchased. I am just such a big fan of long epic metal songs that cascade between extremely heavy and extremely pretty moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Abstracter. Great stuff in the same vein. I BM my pants when I listen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshotthefrog Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 This thread is killing my wallet and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniegwilliams Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 https://youtu.be/mg530raHyuo Definitely my favorite track. The vocals are still of the dying goat variety, but much lower in the mix, as I stated. The music is such a vast improvement over Funeral that I can tolerate them. Also, sorry it's not embeded...doesn't seem to work on mobile. these vocals are quite a bit less obnoxious. the music is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 these vocals are quite a bit less obnoxious. the music is gorgeous Exactly...with the music as great as it is, I could tolerate almost any vocals over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostTrail Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns6ZACav0ew Just hearing this album now; this is damn good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Abstracter. Great stuff in the same vein. I BM my pants when I listen to them. I listened to this a few days ago and enjoyed it quite a bit. I got more post-metal than black metal, good stuff either way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Abstracter. Great stuff in the same vein. I BM my pants when I listen to them. Bought that one and got it yesterday. It's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliminator Jr. Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Here's a pic of Abstracter's 'Wound Empire'. Packaging and pressing are amazing. Solid contender for AOTY. lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 My Ghost Bath cd arrived. Great album. Curious: I've always liked a bit of Saor and Woods of Desolation but never really dug in. Which one album from each is the best jumping off point? Recommendations please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 My Ghost Bath cd arrived. Great album. Curious: I've always liked a bit of Saor and Woods of Desolation but never really dug in. Which one album from each is the best jumping off point? Recommendations please. Torn Beyond Reason was my introduction album for Woods of Desolation. I haven't completely explored the discography, but I'd say it's a good entry point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I have Woods Of Desolation's s/t demo tape that I bought when it came out. It's not that memorable. Didn't listen to anything else until last year's As The Stars. I liked that album a lot! Don't start with the s/t tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neanderthal Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I hope I'm not the only person still listening to Valis. museummouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Curious: I've always liked a bit of Saor and Woods of Desolation but never really dug in. Which one album from each is the best jumping off point? Recommendations please. For Woods you can't go wrong with As the Stars or Torn Beyond Reason. Both are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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