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Thanks to Shikawkee I am listening to- Ne Obliviscaris-Citadel I'm not liking it, but that is just a matter of taste. Edit-update Now listening to- Triptykon - Melana Chasmata thanks to father alabaster. Fuck if you guys don't listen to some hellacious music!
I get a lot of stuff every week from a journalist pal who gets everything sent to him but doesn't cover metal so I get most of it. Some gig, some miss but it saves me tons of cash on stuff I won't keep. I do find some gems every once in a while and at the very least it keeps me up on current black metal releases.
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Thanks to Shikawkee I am listening to- Ne Obliviscaris-Citadel I'm not liking it, but that is just a matter of taste. Edit-update Now listening to- Triptykon - Melana Chasmata thanks to father alabaster. Fuck if you guys don't listen to some hellacious music!
What do you think of the Triptykon? Given your taste for more monolithic riffs, it seems like you'd dig it. Took me a couple of listens but I'm enjoying it more each time.
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Sanctuary - The Year The Sun Died That was my second listen all the way through. I may throw it on once more, but I don't see myself changing my opinion of it as a pretty bland outing. I can't say I'm disappointed, because I had no real expectation of it to begin with. But it reminded me of how many times I've been let down by new releases - or, when I was younger, led astray by forceful marketing. In the current fervor to assert the musicians' right to be paid for their product, with everyone lamenting how hard it is to make a living in the industry these days, it's easy to momentarily forget how much safe, predictable drivel is constantly being produced.

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Sanctuary - The Year The Sun Died That was my second listen all the way through. I may throw it on once more, but I don't see myself changing my opinion of it as a pretty bland outing. I can't say I'm disappointed, because I had no real expectation of it to begin with. But it reminded me of how many times I've been let down by new releases - or, when I was younger, led astray by forceful marketing. In the current fervor to assert the musicians' right to be paid for their product, with everyone lamenting how hard it is to make a living in the industry these days, it's easy to momentarily forget how much safe, predictable drivel is constantly being produced.
One of the most frequent and undeniably reasonable arguments that I've seen in favor of piracy of movies and music is that both industries are long past their prime, and with few exceptions, release commercial bullshit that isn't worth paying for.
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One of the most frequent and undeniably reasonable arguments that I've seen in favor of piracy of movies and music is that both industries are long past their prime' date=' and with few exceptions, release commercial bullshit that isn't worth paying for.[/quote'] There is something to be said for the "try before you buy" approach. I always prefer to check something out via bandcamp or YouTube for that reason; I'm tired of it being a crapshoot. I've bought most of my favorite discoveries after listening through a couple of times. I'll even pay for free albums on bandcamp if I like them enough. I wish the ATG album (for instance) had been available on YouTube in its entirety, because I wanted to give it a fair shake, and having done so I know it's not worth the money to me.
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Well...Maybe I'll try again some time. I think it's good stuff' date=' it just has parts in it that don't jive with me.[/quote'] Are you familiar with Celtic Frost or Hellhammer at all? You may like some of that, it's much more rock-oriented and immediate. There were some cool CF moments on the Triptykon album, but it's got more of a "gothic" feel. I loved the atmosphere, after letting myself get into it. It's a "grower". Edit - NP that Triptykon album again. A victory for economy of means in songwriting.
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Are you familiar with Celtic Frost or Hellhammer at all? You may like some of that, it's much more rock-oriented and immediate. There were some cool CF moments on the Triptykon album, but it's got more of a "gothic" feel. I loved the atmosphere, after letting myself get into it. It's a "grower". Edit - NP that Triptykon album again. A victory for economy of means in songwriting.
I'm glad to hear it's grown on you. I'm just always super impressed how relevant Tom is remaining.
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Are you familiar with Celtic Frost or Hellhammer at all? You may like some of that, it's much more rock-oriented and immediate. There were some cool CF moments on the Triptykon album, but it's got more of a "gothic" feel. I loved the atmosphere, after letting myself get into it. It's a "grower". Edit - NP that Triptykon album again. A victory for economy of means in songwriting.
I hadn't heard of Celtic Frost until about 5 years ago, and don't listen to them. I'm listening to Hellhammer - Satanic Ritual right now for the first time. I like it, especially the drumming which brings it to the hardcore threshold in places. The vocals do that also. I never liked hardcore, but always thought it was kind of cool. Anyway, thanks for the Hellhammer suggestion, I like it, and dig the cover art on Satanic Ritual. Wait a minute Alabaster... this is not metal, it's hardcore. What are you playing at Mister? "Triumph of Death" and it's metal again, I'll be OK. edit- Satanic Rites that is.
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