Steve Cowan

Ah, Norfolk is my favourite holiday destination. Welcome.

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On 9/17/2017 at 9:55 AM, Requiem said:

Has this every happened in the history of music, apart from the children's band The Wiggles? 

Metal Church, circa 1986-1998? Not quite the same, but he left the band in a performing capacity, yet kept writing for them.

On 10/31/2017 at 7:13 PM, Balor said:

I thought the same about Carcass too.

In retrospect, given the criteria for the list, I'd probably agree on removing Carcass. However, I'd probably stick Entombed in, just for the sake of being different. I never understood the whole Possessed being the progenitors of death metal thing. I don't see them as any more death metal than Slayer.

23 hours ago, FatherAlabaster said:

Same. When I did shop work, I almost always got my co-workers to leave the radio off. I'd much rather listen to nothing than to garbage.

I seem to control the music in our office (there's three of us). During working hours, I keep it quite inoffensive (light jazz, classical, and blues). However, during lunch time it's all guns blazing (currently listening to"The IVth Crusade")...

2 hours ago, ButterLettuss said:

I hope people don't think of it as record sales.  I'm looking for what someone would consider the originators or major influences for their genre of choice.

I agree wholeheartedly.

1 hour ago, Balor said:

But it must have a definition of some sort.  Otherwise it would not be discernable from other types of music.

A definition, yes. Just not a scientific one.

I enjoy most types of BM, but I gravitate more towards the post-black styles.

I've been playing guitar since 1991, but I don't consider myself in any way accomplished. I dabble with bass, but more as a necessity than anything (I'm a rudimentary follower of the guitar in that fashion). I growl, if the voice is to be considered an instrument (which, it is), but wish I could sing clean (I sound like a dying sea-lion). 

All day long the answer to this question will be Bolt Thrower. They were the first death metal band I ever heard (back in 1990, I think) and, as such, hold a special place for me.

21 minutes ago, ButterLettuss said:

Can you define the genre scientifically?

I don't think it can. In some way, I don't like the idea of boiling creativity down to a formula. That's how you end up with commercial-grade music.

The new Satyricon was a massive waste of time. And, sacrilegiously, I'd have to add the new Paradise Lost too.

Right now I would have to say:

1. Pallbearer

2. Enslaved

3. Vaura

4. Katla

5. Avatarium

It could well change tomorrow though.

19 hours ago, ButterLettuss said:

You could get some people arguing cannibal corpse could be in there, but it's hard to argue with Death being at the top

The subjectivity is the best part!

Indeed. I guess it depends on by what criteria we're judging it. If it's the same as the Big 4 of Thrash (i.e. record sales), then it'll be a pretty boring list. I'm looking forward to seeing what people genuinely think to these lists though.

Big 4 of Death Metal?

1. Death

2. Morbid Angel

3. Obituary

4. Carcass

I guess these lists are going to be heavily subjective.

Thanks for the welcome, and sorry about the rule violation. 

My first metal album (discounting the glam stuff that was the gateway) was "...and Justice for All", which I copied onto tape in 1989. A friend and I got into metal at the same time, through the same album, and although we shared the same taste for a while, he started listening to cheesier stuff, while I went headlong into darker territory. 

Hi, all.

My name is Steve, and I'm the sole member of Gallieria I'm not what you'd call an expert on Black Metal, but I do love metal in general. I write music that others have described as post-black; I don't quite see the connection myself, as the vocals are more death/hardcore, but there we are. I used to play in quite a variety of bands, but I've found myself focusing more on Galleiria as I've become older; too many projects became a chore. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting involved in some healthy discussion, and expanding my horizons and knowledge as I go.

Afternoon, all. Galleiria have just released their new album "A Vow to the Wolf". You can listen to it here (and purchase it, if you like what you hear...!)

https://galleiria.bandcamp.com/album/a-vow-to-the-wolf

I've been told there are references to Agalloch and Wolves in the Throne Room throughout, and has a general post-black metal vibe. I'm not sure myself, but it's a guide if you need it.

Anyway, if you like it, please let me know. If you don't like it, please also let me know (be gentle, though).

By the way, I have a new Galleiria EP out, which is a slight progression on the last. You can hear it here: of frost and folklore part i | Høst Recordings

DIY Death/Punk/Grind or something (I'm shite with genres). Have a listen and let me have your thoughts... A Waste of Four Minutes | souldrift recordings

Hello. My name is Steve, and I play in various different bands and projects. One of which is loosely tied to Black Metal. You can hear some of my work here: forlatt | souldrift recordings