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― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Tuesday, 27 March 2012 04:29 (twelve years ago) link
Really liking Monnos, the debut full-length of Liverpool stoner/doom warriors Conan. The guitar tone is nice and fat, but the really joy for me is the drumming. Also, love the cover:
http://www.roadburnrecords.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Conan-Monnos-Artwork.jpg
― stan this sick bunt (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 27 March 2012 16:19 (twelve years ago) link
these guys own and the drummer is completely great to watch
like he has that performative sense of drama that drummers (or whoever) do when they play v slowly/sparsely, but he's not wacky with it
― Cantera: Vulgar Display Of Puyol (DJ Mencap), Tuesday, 27 March 2012 18:20 (twelve years ago) link
going to have to check them out sometime.
picked up the new Angel Witch and 3 Inches of Blood albums over lunch, anxious to dig in
― stan this sick bunt (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 27 March 2012 19:32 (twelve years ago) link
Will I see any of you at the Profound Lore showcase in Pomona this Saturday?
http://scionav.com/event/250/YOB,-The-Atlas-Moth,-Loss,-Wolvhammer,-Pallbearer
― Nate Carson, Tuesday, 27 March 2012 19:51 (twelve years ago) link
What a lineup. If I was anywhere near California I would be there in a heartbeat. Convince 'em all to swing by Chicago.
― stan this sick bunt (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Tuesday, 27 March 2012 19:53 (twelve years ago) link
new meshuggah is fun
― Whiney vs. (BradNelson), Wednesday, 28 March 2012 20:36 (twelve years ago) link
I'm liking the new(ly released) Líam album MMIX, but I kind of don't want to go check to see if it's actually just a relabeling of one of the Mono albums I haven't played in a while.
― glenn mcdonald, Thursday, 29 March 2012 02:37 (twelve years ago) link
I heard High On Fire's De Vermis Mysteriis and it's excellent. I listened to all five of the previous albums to see where it fits amongst it all, but I'm a bit wobbly now. So much rock, so much growling. I can't even tell from right and wrong.
― Fastnbulbous, Thursday, 29 March 2012 16:46 (twelve years ago) link
Not heard it yet but that's the first positive report i've heard of it.
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:00 (twelve years ago) link
It's streaming at NPR. Made it three songs in and decided it was fine, but I don't need more High On Fire in the same way I don't need more Motörhead. I'd just listen to it a few times and shelve it forever. If I want High On Fire I'll pull out Surrounded By Thieves or Blessed Black Wings.
― EZ Snappin, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:17 (twelve years ago) link
pretty much what everyone said except they included the 1st (and best) album too
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:20 (twelve years ago) link
death is this communion is really good though
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:21 (twelve years ago) link
or whatever it was called
I don't like the first record much.
― EZ Snappin, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:23 (twelve years ago) link
you always were a contrary bugger ;)
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:24 (twelve years ago) link
I'm really digging the Astra record that came out recently, The Black Chord. More spacey/proggy than heavy, but it mines that early 70s proto-metal vibe pretty well.
― EZ Snappin, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:26 (twelve years ago) link
not heard that yet either but again a lot say its not as good as the wierding. but im damn well looking forward to hearing it
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:30 (twelve years ago) link
i prefer to trust my own judgement i guess. Tho if people really hate something it can influence me to avoid it.
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:31 (twelve years ago) link
Based on this record I need to go back and hear The Weirding. Somehow missed it.
― EZ Snappin, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:32 (twelve years ago) link
got pallbearer cd in btw along with a couple of mournful congregation cds. Glorious doom
xp
you're in for a treat. I played a track in outloud once, im sure you were there.
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:32 (twelve years ago) link
I think the new Astra's a step up from The Weirding. They're always derivative, but I still thoroughly enjoy their stuff.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 29 March 2012 17:33 (twelve years ago) link
Listened to the first High On Fire the other day for the first time in years. It really does sound like a whole different band, but some of my favorite of their songs are on there ("10,000 Years" in particular).
In other news, I have a copy of the upcoming Gojira album and you don't.
― 誤訳侮辱, Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:02 (twelve years ago) link
10,000 years is my alltime fave
― Algerian Goalkeeper, Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:37 (twelve years ago) link
Interested to hear what you think of the Gojira album, Phil. It's been a very long time coming obviously.
― A. Begrand, Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:43 (twelve years ago) link
It's really good. They haven't changed their style much - they're still Gojira - but the more young, idea-less djent bands I listen to, the more brilliant these guys sound. Plus, the first song is one of the great album-opening tracks of all time. Seriously crushing.
― 誤訳侮辱, Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:54 (twelve years ago) link
yeah The Black Chord is really awesome, but i'm also totally a sucker for this stuff. i like the more spacey sound than The Weirding. totally unoriginal, retro shit but i'm down.
― stan this sick bunt (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 29 March 2012 19:31 (twelve years ago) link
Art of Self Defense has the best songs. Surrounded By Thieves is the most brutal. Blessed Black Wings has the best sound. After that, I don't care anymore...
― Nate Carson, Thursday, 29 March 2012 21:11 (twelve years ago) link
These guys are very enthusiastic about the HoFhttp://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2012/03/12/highonfirereview-2/http://www.doommantia.com/2012/03/high-on-fire-de-vermis-mysteriis.html
And holy crap, Gojira! I didn't even know there was an official release date yet, let alone a title! What is the title? And the release date?
I like the new Astra, need to listen more. This sounds promising:Mares Of Thrace - The Pilgrimage (Sonic Unyon) Apr 24
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 30 March 2012 02:20 (twelve years ago) link
The Mares of Thrace album is crushing. Having Sanford Parker produce really brought out the heaviness of their live sound, plus the songs are ace.
― A. Begrand, Friday, 30 March 2012 05:13 (twelve years ago) link
I like Mares live and on CD. It's more abrasive than a lot of what I listen to these days, but it's really good. Pulls no punches.
― Nate Carson, Friday, 30 March 2012 07:41 (twelve years ago) link
Seriously though, throw us a bone! What's the new Gojira called, and when's it out?
I've only heard the Mares of Thrace EP on Bandcamp so far, though my bud Collin mastered it. Look forward to hearing it based on this: http://www.doommantia.com/2012/03/mares-of-thrace-pilgrimage.html
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 30 March 2012 15:56 (twelve years ago) link
i'm glad to live in a world where women can make such a terrific racket like that.
― j., Friday, 30 March 2012 16:39 (twelve years ago) link
Do you like generic D-beat from members of Extreme Noise Terror? Well, here you go anyway: http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/the-lazarus-pit-disgusts-brutality-of-war/ (watch the YouTube embed, the intro is priceless).
― NWOBHamster (J3ff T.), Friday, 30 March 2012 19:02 (twelve years ago) link
I have both Disgust albums in my iPod. They're both really good.
― 誤訳侮辱, Friday, 30 March 2012 19:21 (twelve years ago) link
Surprised that there is a High on Fire discussion without Algerian Goalkeeper complaining about the production on Snakes for the Divine.
― You're a notch, I'm a legend (Bill Magill), Friday, 30 March 2012 20:00 (twelve years ago) link
Also, 10,000 Years and Last off the first album rule.
― You're a notch, I'm a legend (Bill Magill), Friday, 30 March 2012 20:01 (twelve years ago) link
And Fireface.
New High on Fire is growing on me. It's not as immediate as some of their previous work, but there are layers to it.
― NWOBHamster (J3ff T.), Friday, 30 March 2012 20:25 (twelve years ago) link
layers of skin? lizard skin?
― j., Friday, 30 March 2012 20:31 (twelve years ago) link
I've got that Disgust album! It is 100% pure generic D-beat, but it's pretty enjoyable. There are/were better Dis- bands though.
― The Eyeball Of Hull (Colonel Poo), Friday, 30 March 2012 21:01 (twelve years ago) link
Any suggestions? My selection process was basically "crap, blog post due tomorrow, I'll scan my CD collection, hey how about this one."
― NWOBHamster (J3ff T.), Friday, 30 March 2012 21:04 (twelve years ago) link
I mean, I hate to dispel the illusion…
― NWOBHamster (J3ff T.), Friday, 30 March 2012 21:11 (twelve years ago) link
Disclose really took it to another level, a very noisy level.Pisschrist's name doesn't begin with Dis but they rule(d) - I think they might've broken up though.Raw Noise (another Extreme Noise Terror related band but I think they might predate them)Avskum
then there's lots of crust bands - e.g. Disrupt! but that's (slightly) different
― The Eyeball Of Hull (Colonel Poo), Friday, 30 March 2012 21:19 (twelve years ago) link
Man, the High On Fire is great. Listen to Madness Of An Architect for chrissakes - it's easily one of the best songs they've done and there are a lot more slower, more epic introspective numbers... it's not just more of the same. Anyone else down with the new UFOmammut yet?
― Conan The Asshander (Doran), Friday, 30 March 2012 23:08 (twelve years ago) link
I'm dying to hear it. It's been reviewed at, you guessed it, Doomantia - http://www.doommantia.com/2012/03/ufomammut-oro-opus-primum.html
The last time I saw High On Fire a couple years ago, it was a bit monochromatic, lacking in variety and dynamics. It was just too loud overall, so everything became a neverending block of sound, and I got bored. But the album does have variety, more interesting pacing, and dynamics. So it's strange to see anyone who have considered themselves fans dismissing it.
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 30 March 2012 23:59 (twelve years ago) link
Leaving for Alcest in Philly now. Really looking forward to it!
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 31 March 2012 01:00 (twelve years ago) link
Alcest were good when I saw them last week - much better than I expected. Have fun!
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 31 March 2012 01:18 (twelve years ago) link
Listening to the new HOF now. I wasn't sure Ballou was a good choice for producer - thought he might indulge their worst instincts. But so far, the band sounds terrific. Don't really love the way he treats the vocals, but there's only so much you can do with Matt Pike's voice. And yeah, the songs are definitely solid.
I've also been really pleasantly surprised by the songs on the new Cannibal Corpse - they've actually broken ground, at least within the range of what it is they do. I really don't think there's anything else like "Scourge of Iron" in their discography. They've been on a streak for sure these past few years.
― 誤訳侮辱, Saturday, 31 March 2012 02:03 (twelve years ago) link
I like all Ufomammut, but the new one does sound a little "lazy/more of the same."
If you're a fan of heavy psych drone, it's a gift. But as someone who's followed their trajectory since the first demo, I'd like to see them branch out more. Of course if they d
― Nate Carson, Saturday, 31 March 2012 08:03 (twelve years ago) link