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"La Chaise-Dyable" - Peste Noire

In the last few months I found some really great cds at a local record store. To come across something really cool, especially when it is unexpected is very exciting. That's one of the problems with the internet - you can look up and listen to anything on demand. It can take the risk/excitement out of a purchase of something that is new to you.

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So true. Knowing I have music coming for me in the mail helps me to get through my week.

I get it now. I thought that you meant that physical sales represented the largest share of total music sales, not that they only outsold digital downloads.

The reason that I prefer physical media over digital is that when I am listening to a cd, I am forced to focus on only the cd. When I listen to music online, I always know in the back of my mind that I could be listening to any other song in the world. That makes it difficult for me to focus on the music itself. This is especially true for me when listening to long or more ambient songs (that's why I am willing to pay a lot of money to internationally order Paysage d'Hiver cds). However, I value how the internet has allowed me to discover new music easily. Having access to the music of almost any band lets me immediately find out if I like it or not. But if it is something that I truly like, I will order a physical copy. Vinyl outsold digital last year? Even in regards to hip hop/rap etc.?

Welcome!

I will check it out. I listened to a few Canadian bands for the first time yesterday. I will have to check out the scene more closely.

"瘴疠禁室" - Satanic Warmaster Akitsa/Satanic Warmaster split "Thèmes pour la rébellion" - Forteresse

fog

Catchy riffs and a cool guitar solo. I was exciting and held my attention. 7/10

Welcome! What genres/bands do you like?

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plants

It depends on what I feel like listening to. It is hard not to like good riffs. Both can be good, both can be bad, and both have their place.

Kristallnact/Morke split

Most of these people are probably just looking to create an image for themselves rather than find genuine artistic expression. However, I think that you bring up and interesting point about riffs. I guess it just depends on the sound you feel like listening to and the role that the guitars are meant to play in the music. Riffs get much more important if the guitar is meant to be the lead. However, some bands, like Paysage d'Hiver (at least what I have heard) make the guitars take a more atmospheric rhythmic role while synths and vocals take the lead. His guitar work consisted (to my ears) of only a few simple chord changes, however, it was nevertheless good in the context.

"Svart Dauen" - Burzum/Ildjarn "Aske" - Burzum I have forgotten how great this ep is.

"Exercises in Futility" - Mgla

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"Chimera" - Mayhem

"Das Tor" - Paysage d'Hiver

Maybe check out Peste Noire. There are some cool (and somewhat catchy) riffs in their songs, and the chaotic atmosphere of their music might appeal to you.

"Demo II" - Peridexion Tree I would highly recommend listening to this. It has great bm riffs throughout, and creates the atmosphere that is more commonly found in Dungeon Synth.

What sort of sound in metal are you looking for?