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Two bands at the forefront of symphonic orchestral led metal. Both have flesh in their titles. Both are from classical mediterranean countries (Greece and Italy respectively) and both toured Australia together a couple of years ago. But this is the internet, so we need to have an argument about who's better. 

Septicflesh pros: Last three albums are huge orchestral movements. Amazing orchestration of real orchestras and choirs that lock into repetitive riffs of transcendence. A solid back catalogue of dark materials. Massively underrated lyrics. Every member contributes something unique (vocalist is artist, guitarist is lyricist, second guitarist write the orchestra parts etc) Great clean vocals used tastefully and sparingly. 

Fleshgod Apocalypse pros: Three albums of huge orchestral death metal. Intense and untouchable classically trained musicianship from all members. Grand concept albums in 'Labyrinth' and 'King', so great storylines, artwork and overall package. Great clean vocals used tastefully and sparingly. 

Speticflesh cons: Annoying drum machine on first few albums. 'Sumerian Daemons' is poorly mixed. That's about it. 

Fleshgod Apocalypse cons: Despite huge variety on 'Labyrinth', 'King' tends towards the slightly too intense and technical death metal for my ears. Works best when they slow down and open up a bit. 'Agony' is a poor title and has lame artwork. 

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Septicflesh win. With their most recent album 'Titan' and 2008's 'Communion' they have moved from being one of the great orchestral bands to probably my current favourite band in the world. The emotional grandiosity and lyrical genius of songs like 'Prometheus', 'Lovecraft's Death', 'The Vampire of Nazareth' and 'War in Heaven' (about black holes rather than god/satan) just push them beyond Fleshgod. 

Both bands are two of my favourites, so again like the Mayhem/Burzum thread this is almost like choosing between (cooler and better behaved children), but while Fleshgod puts me in utter awe, Septicflesh is life defining. 

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6 hours ago, Idromos247 said:

Speticflesh wins. The atmosphere and the variety really sets them above fleshgod

I agree, and I think Fleshgod should really look at expanding their palate a bit further. It just seems to lack that emotional push of the Septics somehow. 

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6 hours ago, Idromos247 said: Speticflesh wins. The atmosphere and the variety really sets them above fleshgod

I agree, and I think Fleshgod should really look at expanding their palate a bit further. It just seems to lack that emotional push of the Septics somehow. 

 

Not only are they one-dimensional, they're actually painful to listen to. Their claustrophobic sound and brickwalled production gave me a headache within a few seconds of checking them out.

 

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23 hours ago, BlutAusNerd said:

 

Not only are they one-dimensional, they're actually painful to listen to. Their claustrophobic sound and brickwalled production gave me a headache within a few seconds of checking them out.

 

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King was a good album... But I agree I am never a able to sit through a whole fleshgod album in one sitting. But I've love septic marathons and am stoked for the new album coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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On 2017-6-26 at 0:59 AM, BlutAusNerd said:

 

Not only are they one-dimensional, they're actually painful to listen to. Their claustrophobic sound and brickwalled production gave me a headache within a few seconds of checking them out.

 

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I know what you mean. The sound is so dense with that guitar tone. Goddamn though, 'King' is such a great album. It's one of those albums that just blossoms with the lyrics. Both bands have amazing lyrics. 

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