RaduP CertifiedHipster StaffPosts: 8670 |
27.07.2020 - 20:24Rating: 9
RaduPCertifiedHipsterStaffPosts: 8670
I will remember that artwork for years to come. This and Árstíðir Lífsins are pretty much the only bands that can still make Viking black metal exciting.
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musclassia StaffPosts: 7103 |
27.07.2020 - 20:28Rating: 8
Written by RaduP on 27.07.2020 at 20:24
I will remember that artwork for years to come. This and Árstíðir Lífsins are pretty much the only bands that can still make Viking black metal exciting.
Yeah the artwork is pretty ace, may be an awards contender
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Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha
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28.07.2020 - 09:43Rating: 9
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nikarg StaffPosts: 7088 |
Quote: Havukruunu don't do all that much on the innovation front, but there are few bands out there delivering this kind of Viking/black sound at a level even close to that on display on Uinuos Syömein Sota, so it's unsurprising that it's had such an enthusiastic reception.
I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. It just proves that a band doesn't need to reinvent the wheel to create something worthy of praise. This is so good without offering anything new to the table, but at the end of the day it's the songs' quality that matters and on this album the songwriting is top notch.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist StaffPosts: 21306 |
28.07.2020 - 15:00Rating: 5
So, basically the Mgla of viking black metal 🤔
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SatanicBlood
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Someone posted this album on their page on FB a couple of weeks ago with just a "holy shit" caption. So I had to hear it, definitely a holy shit album. Fantastic, went through their back catalog and I am impressed I haven't heard of them earlier.
Definitely keeping my eye on these guys.
It's like everything Forefather should have been in terms of how melody is carried.
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musclassia StaffPosts: 7103 |
28.07.2020 - 18:02Rating: 8
Written by Troy Killjoy on 28.07.2020 at 15:00
So, basically the Mgla of viking black metal 🤔
Pretty much, although I'd rate this album above Age of Excuse tbh
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musclassia StaffPosts: 7103 |
28.07.2020 - 18:04Rating: 8
Written by SatanicBlood on 28.07.2020 at 17:00
Someone posted this album on their page on FB a couple of weeks ago with just a "holy shit" caption. So I had to hear it, definitely a holy shit album. Fantastic, went through their back catalog and I am impressed I haven't heard of them earlier.
Definitely keeping my eye on these guys.
It's like everything Forefather should have been in terms of how melody is carried.
Forefather's an interesting reference point - only heard Last of the Line (I think that's what it's called) by Forefather, but this is quite a lot heavier on the black than that album, yet retains a similar degree of Viking melody
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Written by musclassia on 28.07.2020 at 18:04
Written by SatanicBlood on 28.07.2020 at 17:00
Someone posted this album on their page on FB a couple of weeks ago with just a "holy shit" caption. So I had to hear it, definitely a holy shit album. Fantastic, went through their back catalog and I am impressed I haven't heard of them earlier.
Definitely keeping my eye on these guys.
It's like everything Forefather should have been in terms of how melody is carried.
Forefather's an interesting reference point - only heard Last of the Line (I think that's what it's called) by Forefather, but this is quite a lot heavier on the black than that album, yet retains a similar degree of Viking melody
The album that I draw comparison is Ours Is the Kingdom. There are melodies that give me strong nostalgia of when I first heard that album. Not saying it's complete side by side, but I'm definitely hearing more of them than any other band.
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Rulatore
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28.07.2020 - 19:17Rating: 10
Quote: there are few bands out there delivering this kind of Viking/black sound at a level even close to that on display on Uinuos Syömein Sota, so it's unsurprising that it's had such an enthusiastic reception.
I'ld love some recommendations here, because even though I'm not an expert in this kind of music, I have listened a fair share of bands of this style and I dont remember much of them being this memorable.
Their songwriting and production here is way better than most of their peers
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Netzach Planewalker StaffPosts: 1612 |
Written by Rulatore on 28.07.2020 at 19:17
I'ld love some recommendations here, because even though I'm not an expert in this kind of music, I have listened a fair share of bands of this style and I dont remember much of them being this memorable.
Their songwriting and production here is way better than most of their peers
First that comes to mind: Moonsorrow.
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Rulatore
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28.07.2020 - 23:23Rating: 10
Written by Netzach on 28.07.2020 at 22:34
First that comes to mind: Moonsorrow.
Yeah, Moonsorrow is the first band these guys get compared with haha, I was hoping for something less obvious
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Netzach Planewalker StaffPosts: 1612 |
Written by Rulatore on 28.07.2020 at 23:23
Yeah, Moonsorrow is the first band these guys get compared with haha, I was hoping for something less obvious
Oops, I'm probably equally clueless then
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Veertje
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roeder
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This is a really good album. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Can't believe I never heard of these guys before.
I have a small gripe though. Others might find this stupid, but I get triggered a bit when anything Finnish gets tagged as "viking". I would much prefer the tag pagan metal in this case. But this is really just my pet peeve.
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musclassia StaffPosts: 7103 |
28.07.2020 - 23:51Rating: 8
Written by Netzach on 28.07.2020 at 22:34
Written by Rulatore on 28.07.2020 at 19:17
I'ld love some recommendations here, because even though I'm not an expert in this kind of music, I have listened a fair share of bands of this style and I dont remember much of them being this memorable.
Their songwriting and production here is way better than most of their peers
First that comes to mind: Moonsorrow.
Moonsorrow's a bit too epic and not as black as these guys. I'm not actually sure of a really obvious comparison - usually if I hear pagan/Viking black stuff along these lines it's a lot more forgettable and I just move on. Maybe Marrasmieli from this year or Obsequaie from last year might have some crossover appeal? I think the hard thing here is that this does sound generic, but all the other bands that sound generic don't make an impact like this one does so they don't come to mind readily to recommend
Edit: or maybe Windir? Been years since I've listened to them but feel like stuff like Arntor is quite similar
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Netzach Planewalker StaffPosts: 1612 |
Written by musclassia on 28.07.2020 at 23:51 Moonsorrow's a bit too epic and not as black as these guys. I'm not actually sure of a really obvious comparison - usually if I hear pagan/Viking black stuff along these lines it's a lot more forgettable and I just move on. Maybe Marrasmieli from this year or Obsequaie from last year might have some crossover appeal? I think the hard thing here is that this does sound generic, but all the other bands that sound generic don't make an impact like this one does so they don't come to mind readily to recommend
Yeah, fair point. A bit of an off-kilter recommendation might be Thrawsunblat. Their album Metachthonia is some of the best folk/black I've ever heard.
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DarkWingedSoul
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29.07.2020 - 09:20Rating: 9
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Daniell _爱情_ ElitePosts: 6062 |
Written by roeder on 28.07.2020 at 23:50
I have a small gripe though. Others might find this stupid, but I get triggered a bit when anything Finnish gets tagged as "viking". I would much prefer the tag pagan metal in this case. But this is really just my pet peeve.
Do you mean to say that the term viking metal can be only used in reference to bands from Norway?
The tag refers to musical style, not a band's nationality.
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roeder
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Written by Daniell on 29.07.2020 at 14:28
Written by roeder on 28.07.2020 at 23:50
I have a small gripe though. Others might find this stupid, but I get triggered a bit when anything Finnish gets tagged as "viking". I would much prefer the tag pagan metal in this case. But this is really just my pet peeve.
Do you mean to say that the term viking metal can be only used in reference to bands from Norway?
The tag refers to musical style, not a band's nationality.
No, I think if someone is really adamant on using the term Viking metal then it should be used for bands that are from Scandinavia (which Finland is not part of), and whose lyrics/themes involve Nordic paganism or Scandinavian history.
Also I think there is no such musical style as Viking metal. If you check the bands that get tagged as such, you will find that viking-era Bathory or Falkenbach sound nothing like Windir or early Enslaved. I would argue that the former bands' sound is closer to Manowar (with the occasional harsh vocals added), than to any kind of black metal based pagan band.
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Written by RaduP on 27.07.2020 at 20:24
I will remember that artwork for years to come. This and Árstíðir Lífsins are pretty much the only bands that can still make Viking black metal exciting.
Well Yes, but few germans n scandinavia still are active in few live concerts per year , but not in album front. Come back vave can Come soon
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Written by SatanicBlood on 28.07.2020 at 17:00
Someone posted this album on their page on FB a couple of weeks ago with just a "holy shit" caption. So I had to hear it, definitely a holy shit album. Fantastic, went through their back catalog and I am impressed I haven't heard of them earlier.
Definitely keeping my eye on these guys.
It's like everything Forefather should have been in terms of how melody is carried.
There is a good facebook group simply called "Black metal" with numerous second wave BM musicians as the banner which I recommend joining, some interesting stuff is posted on it, someone posted this bands first album quite a while back and I've been hooked on them ever since, they're anthemic without trying to be.
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SatanicBlood
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Written by @gent_-_orange on 10.08.2020 at 16:07
Written by SatanicBlood on 28.07.2020 at 17:00
Someone posted this album on their page on FB a couple of weeks ago with just a "holy shit" caption. So I had to hear it, definitely a holy shit album. Fantastic, went through their back catalog and I am impressed I haven't heard of them earlier.
Definitely keeping my eye on these guys.
It's like everything Forefather should have been in terms of how melody is carried.
There is a good facebook group simply called "Black metal" with numerous second wave BM musicians as the banner which I recommend joining, some interesting stuff is posted on it, someone posted this bands first album quite a while back and I've been hooked on them ever since, they're anthemic without trying to be.
I'm on the page but I've muted it, too many people flooding it with memes and bands that are on the shit list with mods doing next to nothing to keep the order.
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sgtrobo
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16.09.2020 - 06:30Rating: 10
This is getting better and better each time I listen to it. It is not just great to start with, it somehow manages to be a grower.
I am thinking the reviewer might want to throw it on a few more spins and see if that ranking is still accurate.
great review BTW
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