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Post by Varðr on Aug 22, 2012 14:11:25 GMT -5
OOOH!! MY THREAD IS ALIVE!!! Lets celebrate \,,/ You know, in a weird way, it's fitting that there's a black metal thread on an HTTYD forum. I'm new to black metal, however. I only know a few songs. Does anyone have any recommendations? Keep in mind I don't really like the stuff with REALLY extreme lyrics. Also, does anybody listen to Viking Metal? Well that depends what kinda BM do you like, Do you like "Raw/Old school" BM (Satanic Warmaster, Darkthrone), Symphonic BM (Dimmu Borgir, Covenant, Carbe Tenebrum, Gothmog) or just "Brutal" BM (Dark Funeral). And yes, I listen a little bit of Viking metal; Windir is a good band. Whats with lyrics? Almost 90% of BM has "extreme" lyrics but Bands like Summoning make songs about Tolkien's Lotr so no harsh lyrics on there.
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Post by Shade on Aug 22, 2012 17:36:37 GMT -5
I'm good with any. Also, I've made peace with the fact that the lyrics will most often make very rather uncomfortable, but even after that there's still worse ones. And IDK, I mean some of them have REALLY extreme lyrics. Like Sarcofago (if they count). And some of the actual bands seem to be made up of some really nasty characters (Gorgoroth, Mayhem, Burzum) and I don't really like to support people like that... I probably sound really contradictory or something XD
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Post by Varðr on Aug 22, 2012 23:34:14 GMT -5
I'm good with any. Also, I've made peace with the fact that the lyrics will most often make very rather uncomfortable, but even after that there's still worse ones. And IDK, I mean some of them have REALLY extreme lyrics. Like Sarcofago (if they count). And some of the actual bands seem to be made up of some really nasty characters (Gorgoroth, Mayhem, Burzum) and I don't really like to support people like that... I probably sound really contradictory or something XD you're entitled to your own opinion... But "extreme" lyrics are not stuff you should really wonder. Most of them are sick if you take them by face value. A lot of people went to jail 90s like 2 members of Emperor and Varg from Burzum for example, But they really do make some awesome music! Immortal is band which members never took part in murders or Church burnings so that is one band which has "clear" rap sheet. This one is ambient/atmospheric BM, Enjoy!
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Post by Shade on Aug 23, 2012 6:40:41 GMT -5
Well... I guess I could try some of Mayhem and Burzum's stuff. But I still want to avoid Gorgoroth... Yeah the reason I'm wary of the lyrics is because I live in a Christian household and am myself agnostic (leaning towards believer) so... Yeah. It takes me a little bit to get used to them XD I try not to pay attention to them, because the musicianship is oftentimes incredible, but it still sometimes makes me uncomfortable XD
Thanks! I'll listen to that when I have time. Do you have any other recommendations?
Also I know of Immortal. I love their song One By One.
EDIT: Almost forgot:
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Post by Varðr on Aug 23, 2012 10:28:43 GMT -5
Well... I guess I could try some of Mayhem and Burzum's stuff. But I still want to avoid Gorgoroth... Yeah the reason I'm wary of the lyrics is because I live in a Christian household and am myself agnostic (leaning towards believer) so... Yeah. It takes me a little bit to get used to them XD I try not to pay attention to them, because the musicianship is oftentimes incredible, but it still sometimes makes me uncomfortable XD Thanks! I'll listen to that when I have time. Do you have any other recommendations? I understand. Many have said that being a believer and listening BM can be a little tough. I'm an Atheist so satanic lyrics don't make me feel uncomfortable. If the message of some band confuses you. You should check their page from Metal Archives (http://www.metal-archives.com/). From there you can see almost everything, Like lyrical themes.
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Post by Shade on Aug 23, 2012 17:23:37 GMT -5
Okay, thanks for the advice. And I just need to get used to it and try to ignore the lyrics XD
Here's a song from the only BM album i own as of now:
I kind of want to start another Metal thread, just for all types of metal, not just BM. Cause there are other awesome subgenres as well XD
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Post by Varðr on Aug 23, 2012 23:40:51 GMT -5
Okay, thanks for the advice. And I just need to get used to it and try to ignore the lyrics XD Here's a song from the only BM album i own as of now: I kind of want to start another Metal thread, just for all types of metal, not just BM. Cause there are other awesome subgenres as well XD Ah, Dimmu Borgir and EDT album, The classic gateway to BM! Mourning Palace was the song which "took" me in Well why not? Lets get started! ;D
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Post by Shade on Aug 24, 2012 6:46:38 GMT -5
^Pretty much the same for me XD It was them mostly, also Emperor's I Am the Black Wizards, immortal's One By One, and Mercyful Fate's Evil (first wave is a lot different than second wave ) Okay, I'll put one up when get home.
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