Jump to content

What Are You Listening To?

khaos

By khaos
in Forum Games

 Share

Recommended Posts

FatherAlabaster Grand Master

FatherAlabaster

Posted
Posted
24 minutes ago, Arioch said:

Incantation - Diabolical Conquest (1998)

One of my favourite Death albums. I'll have to check out two more Incantation albums one of these days. I'm talking about Onward to Golgotha and Mortal Throne of Nazarene because they're the band's infernal trio, aren't they?

But I'm afraid I'll be disappointed by the first two, because I love Diabolical Conquest so much.

 

I was kinda the same. Diabolical Conquest rules, it's still my favorite by a mile. Mortal Throne and Onward are a lot less clear and crisp-sounding, and Craig Pillard's vocal delivery is also murkier than Corchado's. Some people hear that as "atmosphere" but to me it always sounded like shitty recording and I didn't dig it. In the past few years I've come around, especially to Mortal Throne. The music and energy are really good if you can listen past the lo fi sound.

2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 67.2k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • FatherAlabaster

    7853

  • MacabreEternal

    5106

  • RelentlessOblivion

    4014

  • GoatmasterGeneral

    3418

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

gregsbrews
gregsbrews

Death - Human

GoatmasterGeneral
GoatmasterGeneral

Slayer - Hell Awaits, 1985   Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion, 1985  

MacabreEternal
MacabreEternal

Immolation - Acts of God (2022) Number eight on my end of year list that if I am being honest, the boredom of being unable to do much of anything with COVID has led me to do an end of y

Posted Images

GoatmasterGeneral Grand Master

GoatmasterGeneral

Posted
Posted
4 hours ago, JonoBlade said:

Seven Crowns and Seven Seals | Sulphur Aeon (bandcamp.com)

Released today. These guys are extremely consistent and this one seems to fit in with their catalog just fine. 

I really liked their first one, but have not been too enamored with subsequent efforts. Have a few friends who rave about these guys though. Guess I have nothing to lose by checking the new one out, it'll only cost 46 minutes of my time. Worst that can happen is I give up and click on something else, right?

Can report 10 minutes in it's not looking like a good bet that I'll finish this or even make it to the halfway point. People in the comments section seem to love it though, praising it as a masterpiece. So maybe it's just me. It's not terrible or anything, just not quite my speed. Seems to lack drive and purpose. But I'm actually 25 minutes in now so maybe I will stay with it til the end. Definitely won't be a purchase though. 

 

3 hours ago, Arioch said:

Incantation - Diabolical Conquest (1998)

One of my favourite Death albums. I'll have to check out two more Incantation albums one of these days. I'm talking about Onward to Golgotha and Mortal Throne of Nazarene because they're the band's infernal trio, aren't they?

But I'm afraid I'll be disappointed by the first two, because I love Diabolical Conquest so much.

Incantation has a wonderful catalog. I would gun to head also have to pick Diabolical as their best, in no small part due to Corchado. But they have more than a few really good enjoyable albums. Most of my favorite death metal bands owe at least some of their sound to the mighty Incantation. I'm quite partial to this bad boy from 2012. New one's very good too.

Incantation - Vanquished in Vengeance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
GoatmasterGeneral Grand Master

GoatmasterGeneral

Posted
Posted
27 minutes ago, Arioch said:

I love Daniel Corchado's singing.  He brings something unhealthy to the table, which is a big part of what I love about Diabolical Conquest.

So then how do you feel about Daniel's main band The Chasm? Along with Incantation those two are 40% of my top 5 death metal bands.

The Chasm - Procession to the Infraworld, 2000

 

Before that...

Urfaust - The Constellatory Practice, 2018. Kinda trippy, but I like it. 

 

1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Nasty_Cabbage Experienced

Nasty_Cabbage

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, GoatmasterGeneral said:

So then how do you feel about Daniel's main band The Chasm? Along with Incantation those two are 40% of my top 5 death metal bands.

The Chasm - Procession to the Infraworld, 2000

 

I know you didn't ask me, but I feel compelled to weigh in on The Chasm. Dudes have spent decades touring and crafting their mark on the metal world on the basis of just pure love of the craft. They're extreme metal legends in my book. I saw a few people here or there that weren't really down with the instrumental album they put out. I might go as far as to say The Chasm hits differently without vocals, but it certainly didn't diminish the quality of the material one iota. I'm also very much in favor of going the instrumental route if you feel the vocal duties might distract from your ability to replicate a song live, which is kind of the vibe I got from them when I saw them live a few years ago. It's not that he can't do vocals and play at the same time, but if you've got to cut one element out of The Chasm, the vocals are definitely first in line. Still, he's got to be doing something right in the vocal department if people missed them that much.

 

NP: Djinn-Ghul - Opulence

▶︎ Opulence | Djinn-Ghül | Vicious Instinct Records (bandcamp.com)

a0973278922_10.jpg

I like it, but seriously what is the point of the industrial elements? They completely ruin the texture of some of these songs and drag what could be an easy 6 to 7.5 out of 10 down to a 4 to 5.5

0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
GoatmasterGeneral Grand Master

GoatmasterGeneral

Posted
Posted
56 minutes ago, Nasty_Cabbage said:

I know you didn't ask me, but I feel compelled to weigh in on The Chasm. Dudes have spent decades touring and crafting their mark on the metal world on the basis of just pure love of the craft. They're extreme metal legends in my book. I saw a few people here or there that weren't really down with the instrumental album they put out. I might go as far as to say The Chasm hits differently without vocals, but it certainly didn't diminish the quality of the material one iota. I'm also very much in favor of going the instrumental route if you feel the vocal duties might distract from your ability to replicate a song live, which is kind of the vibe I got from them when I saw them live a few years ago. It's not that he can't do vocals and play at the same time, but if you've got to cut one element out of The Chasm, the vocals are definitely first in line. Still, he's got to be doing something right in the vocal department if people missed them that much.

Weigh in anytime dude, you don't have to wait for me to ask you. I was one of those who wasn't down with the all instrumental album. You're correct that the material was still very good, excellent even (as always) and I would rate Conscious Creation at about an 8/10. But without the vocals there just didn't seem to be any point in actually listening to it. I think I played it once or possibly twice, and then never put it on ever again for the next 6 years. Because when I'm in the mood for some Chasm I'm always going to choose one or more of the albums with vocals. Which people might think is strange, because lyrics are all but irrelevant to me, especially in death metal. Don't know what they're growling about and I really don't care. I'm not the type who would ever be curious to read black or death metal lyrics. I don't even really pay any attention to song titles either as I tend to ingest these extreme metal albums as wholes.

But those vocals need to be there, they're an integral and indespensible part of the sound, for me anyway. Even if I'm not focused on them because I'm intent on the guitars, I still need them to be there. I've seen them live a couple of times and they destroyed the room each time. Didn't notice Mr Corchado struggling to sing and play at the same time, but if that was really the reason for leaving vocals off that album I would've told him to bring in a guest vocalist for live performances, the same way he's brought in live only bass players. Personally, I've always assumed the reason that album was instrumental was that he just didn't feel like writing all those lyrics for the 65 minute album he had written the music for.

 

NP: Obsidian Hooves - Illuminating Void, SOCAL 2022

 

0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
SurgicalBrute Mentor

SurgicalBrute

Posted
Posted

Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals

https://sulphuraeon-vanrecords.bandcamp.com/album/seven-crowns-and-seven-seals

 

Nope....

"Swallowed by the Ocean's Tide" is one of my favorite death metal albums, and I enjoyed the two follow ups well enough as well, but this new one isn't cutting it. While I can definitely hear their previous efforts in the music, it feels like there's no edge in it anymore. It almost reminds me of what Hooded Menace did on their last one, making an album for people who don't really Sulphur Aeon. That being said, I can see the impending knob slobbing from the overall metal community coming for this new one from a mile away.

1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
navybsn Grand Master

navybsn

Posted
Posted
23 minutes ago, GoatmasterGeneral said:

Weigh in anytime dude, you don't have to wait for me to ask you. I was one of those who wasn't down with the all instrumental album. You're correct that the material was still very good, excellent even (as always) and I would rate Conscious Creation at about an 8/10. But without the vocals there just didn't seem to be any point in actually listening to it. I think I played it once or possibly twice, and then never put it on ever again for the next 6 years. Because when I'm in the mood for some Chasm I'm always going to choose one or more of the albums with vocals. Which people might think is strange, because lyrics are all but irrelevant to me, especially in death metal. Don't know what they're growling about and I really don't care. I'm not the type who would ever be curious to read black or death metal lyrics. I don't even really pay any attention to song titles either as I tend to ingest these extreme metal albums as wholes.

But those vocals need to be there, they're an integral and indespensible part of the sound, for me anyway. Even if I'm not focused on them because I'm intent on the guitars, I still need them to be there. I've seen them live a couple of times and they destroyed the room each time. Didn't notice Mr Corchado struggling to sing and play at the same time, but if that was really the reason for leaving vocals off that album I would've told him to bring in a guest vocalist for live performances, the same way he's brought in live only bass players. Personally, I've always assumed the reason that album was instrumental was that he just didn't feel like writing all those lyrics for the 65 minute album he had written the music for.

 

NP: Obsidian Hooves - Illuminating Void, SOCAL 2022

 

Iirc, he had said he just didn't want to sing anymore. Glad he changed his mind. 

The Chasm isn't my top DM band of all time, maybe 3 or 4. That honor goes to Immolation. But, if I have a choice to see anyone in the top 5 on any given night, it's The Chasm 10 out of 10 times. If you've never seen them live, your life is not complete. Saw them back to back in 18-19 (Mass Destruction and MDF) and they just slayed anyone else on either bill. Their set at Rams Head on Saturday night (MDF 19) was the stuff of legends.

2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Arioch Veteran

Arioch

Posted
Posted
18 hours ago, GoatmasterGeneral said:

So then how do you feel about Daniel's main band The Chasm? Along with Incantation those two are 40% of my top 5 death metal bands.

I have to admit that I've only listened to The Chasm a few times and I don't even remember which album it was (it was on YouTube).

I'm going to listen to the first few albums to get an idea.

0
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Join Metal Forum

    joinus-home.jpg

  • Our picks

    • Sacred Reich "Awakening"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Whichever tier of thrash metal you consigned Sacred Reich back in the 80's/90's they still had their moments.  "Ignorance" & "Surf Nicaragura" did a great job of establishing the band, whereas "The American Way" just got a little to comfortable and accessible (the title track grates nowadays) for my ears.  A couple more records better left forgotten about and then nothing for twenty three years.  2019 alone has now seen three releases from Phil Rind and co.  A live EP, a split EP with Iron Reagan and now a full length.

      Notable addition to the ranks for the current throng of releases is former Machine Head sticksman, Dave McClean.  Love or hate Machine Head, McClean is a more than capable drummer and his presence here is felt from the off with the opening and title track kicking things off with some real gusto.  'Divide & Conquer' and 'Salvation' muddle along nicely, never quite reaching any quality that would make my balls tingle but comfortable enough.  The looming build to 'Manifest Reality' delivers a real punch when the song starts proper.  Frenzied riffs and drums with shots of lead work to hold the interest.


      There's a problem already though (I know, I am such a fucking mood hoover).  I don't like Phil's vocals.  I never had if I am being honest.  The aggression to them seems a little forced even when they are at their best on tracks like 'Manifest Reality'.  When he tries to sing it just feels weak though ('Salvation') and tracks lose real punch.  Give him a riffy number such as 'Killing Machine' and he is fine with the Reich engine (probably a poor choice of phrase) up in sixth gear.  For every thrashy riff there's a fair share of rock edged, local bar act rhythm aplenty too.

      Let's not poo-poo proceedings though, because overall I actually enjoy "Awakening".  It is stacked full of catchy riffs that are sticky on the old ears.  Whilst not as raw as perhaps the - brilliant - artwork suggests with its black and white, tattoo flash sheet style design it is enjoyable enough.  Yes, 'Death Valley' & 'Something to Believe' have no place here, saved only by Arnett and Radziwill's lead work but 'Revolution' is a fucking 80's thrash heyday throwback to the extent that if you turn the TV on during it you might catch a new episode of Cheers!

      3/5
      • 5

        Reputation Points

      • 10 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Immortal Bird "Thrive on Neglect"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      I
      • 1

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Vltimas 'Something Wicked Marches In'

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/52-vltimas-something-wicked-marches-in/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 3 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Candlemass "The Door to Doom"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,


      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/48-candlemass-the-door-to-doom/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Overkill "The Wings of War"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Full length number 19 from overkill certainly makes a splash in the energy stakes, I mean there's some modern thrash bands that are a good two decades younger than Overkill who can only hope to achieve the levels of spunk that New Jersey's finest produce here.  That in itself is an achievement, for a band of Overkill's stature and reputation to be able to still sound relevant four decades into their career is no mean feat.  Even in the albums weaker moments it never gets redundant and the energy levels remain high.  There's a real sense of a band in a state of some renewed vigour, helped in no small part by the addition of Jason Bittner on drums.  The former Flotsam & Jetsam skinsman is nothing short of superb throughout "The Wings of War" and seems to have squeezed a little extra out of the rest of his peers.

      The album kicks of with a great build to opening track "Last Man Standing" and for the first 4 tracks of the album the Overkill crew stomp, bash and groove their way to a solid level of consistency.  The lead work is of particular note and Blitz sounds as sneery and scathing as ever.  The album is well produced and mixed too with all parts of the thrash machine audible as the five piece hammer away at your skull with the usual blend of chugging riffs and infectious anthems.  


      There are weak moments as mentioned but they are more a victim of how good the strong tracks are.  In it's own right "Distortion" is a solid enough - if not slightly varied a journey from the last offering - but it just doesn't stand up well against a "Bat Shit Crazy" or a "Head of a Pin".  As the album draws to a close you get the increasing impression that the last few tracks are rescued really by some great solos and stomping skin work which is a shame because trimming of a couple of tracks may have made this less obvious. 

      4/5
      • 0

        Reputation Points

      • 4 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,
    View All
×
×
  • Create New...