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6 hours ago, Paragon_Belial said:

Khold - Masterpiss of Pain. 

Read about them a long time ago but this is my first opportunity to actually check them out. 

Really good band. I own this album and 'Krek' from 2005. I've just discovered that they actually put out two releases between these albums, which surprises me because I thought that 'Krek' was the follow-up to 'Masterpiss'. 

At any rate, both albums are excellent if you like fun, bouncy, black metal. Very bouncy, very groovy. 

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2 hours ago, Requiem said:

Really good band. I own this album and 'Krek' from 2005. I've just discovered that they actually put out two releases between these albums, which surprises me because I thought that 'Krek' was the follow-up to 'Masterpiss'. 

At any rate, both albums are excellent if you like fun, bouncy, black metal. Very bouncy, very groovy. 

I used to love these guys and I'd probably still put them on if I was in the right mood. Played them to death back in the day and was briefly in contact with a couple of the members through the forum on their website. Masterpiss might be my favorite, but I'd definitely recommend Phantom and Morke Gravers Kammer (MGK in particular is really catchy and memorable). I was initially not as into Krek, but I warmed up to it and ended up thinking of it as a step forward for them, in terms of expanding their stripped-down formula. They've come out with at least two others since then, but (to me) they sound pretty uninspired and I wouldn't recommend them.

NP: Pagan's Mind - Infinity Divine

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5 hours ago, FatherAlabaster said:

I used to love these guys and I'd probably still put them on if I was in the right mood. Played them to death back in the day and was briefly in contact with a couple of the members through the forum on their website. Masterpiss might be my favorite, but I'd definitely recommend Phantom and Morke Gravers Kammer (MGK in particular is really catchy and memorable). I was initially not as into Krek, but I warmed up to it and ended up thinking of it as a step forward for them, in terms of expanding their stripped-down formula. They've come out with at least two others since then, but (to me) they sound pretty uninspired and I wouldn't recommend them.

NP: Pagan's Mind - Infinity Divine

The fact that I didn't really know any of this probably says a lot about how I feel about the band. I think the two albums I got was pretty much adequate and I can't say I'm tripping over myself for more. 

Not listening to anything right now. Suppose I should get the headphones out but I just can't be bothered...

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1 hour ago, Requiem said:

The fact that I didn't really know any of this probably says a lot about how I feel about the band. I think the two albums I got was pretty much adequate and I can't say I'm tripping over myself for more. 

Not listening to anything right now. Suppose I should get the headphones out but I just can't be bothered...

Their albums definitely have a "heard one and you've heard them all" quality, but the early ones are still worth your time if you're in the mood for their schtick.

NP: Demilich - Nespithe

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Ghost - 'Prequelle'

So I was stuck on a plane for too many hours and found the new Ghost album in their music collection. I scoff at first, recalling the mediocrity of the other Ghost album that I have, and I lament the fact that they have about three great songs and the rest is bland and shite. 

So anyway, to cut a long story short, I started listening to 'Prequelle' while I was reading the Peaceville biography by Hammy and I ended up really enjoying it. The guitars are much heavier, the songs have some punch and the whole thing just feels a bit more happening. 

I ended up listening to it about five times and really like it. Easily the best Ghost album ever. 

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21 hours ago, Balor said:

"Fascist Sludge" - Phosphore Blanc @salmonellapancake check this out if you have not heard it yet - awesome war metal.

Will do, thanks man.

NP: Thorr's Hammer- "Dommedagsnatt"

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I think you guys would like this if you haven't already come across it

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