THE 10TH ANNUAL ILM METAL POLL:2017 RESULTS THREAD

86 Dodecahdron - kwintessens 108.0 Points, 4 Votes
https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a2147776909_5.jpg
https://open.spotify.com/album/4fzqMZL3CNsKwiECMf2xZK?si=yBhM4H6wRM-t20t_wrkYVA

Kwintessens‘ long-form composition is one of gradual collapse, and sounds become more alien and obtuse as the album progresses. “Tetrahedron” sounds close to a Deathspell Omega cut, but the band experiments with brighter sounds, dense sound editing and reversals of previous themes past “Hexahedron.” “Dodecahedron” uses bright leads and custom instrumentation to create an atmosphere that’s split between the heavenly and the vulgar, ending with a snap-in block of harsh noise. The incongruously placed “Finale” takes an approach that I’d most comfortably call black-metal musique concrète, and is largely a collage of droning sounds, that heavenly atmosphere, and heavily distorted vocals which presage the album’s real finale.

Nice. I liked this better than Deathspell Omega, barring Paracletus.

I'm not always in the mood for this sort of thing but it's a very good example of the style

First thing I voted for to place! Good stuff. Also very impressed with the Anakim album so far, never even heard of it before.

Really enjoying the Cloud Rat!

everyone's faves!!

85 Nokturnal Mortum - Verity 113.0 Points, 3 Votes
https://www.metal-archives.com/images/6/4/8/9/648929.jpg
https://open.spotify.com/album/1U0NTxLdTGaZNcSHp4o1AB?si=dhZT6H8_SNiIQ64BkiPRKg

the anakim record is so fun, y'all, please check it out if you remotely like proggy death metal where everyone sounds like they're having the best time playing it

lmao i was like "this white ward record can't be my thing, it's way too boilerplate black metal" and then i heard the sax

also the drummer is doing crazy shit, i love this

Will check out Anakim.

This NM is totally hateful and I voted for it sorry everyone. At least it isn't Z&A eh?

the cloud rat comp of all their split tracks is prob gonna be my album of the year this year lol

Last time I checked there were still two splits to come so I wouldn't be surprised if that comp doesn't even arrive this year, but yeah they're one of the best bands on the planet right now

white ward is blowing my fucking mind

The other two splits are with World is a Vampire and Test, apparently. The comp has a cover and title so I guess it will be out before too long. xp

err I guess it already exists on cassette?!

https://www.discogs.com/Cloud-Rat-Clipped-Beaks--Silk-Panic-MMXVIII/release/10560905

sorry still talking about white ward but it really keeps up the tradition of me hearing my favorite metal album of the previous year during the poll

considering how many albums I bought last year there's a ridiculous amount of metal I didn't hear

the drummer is SO good

brad I'm thrilled you had the same reaction I did (and am still having)

brad i recommended the white ward album to you last year

84 Wiegedood - De Doden Hebben Het Goed II 114.0 Points, 3 Votes
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wiegedood_cover_web-500x500.jpg
https://open.spotify.com/album/1DwMKkGWd3LMwOolq5mn3B?si=nT87ebj3SC-vogi-h436Gg

Wiegedood‘s debut may not be as pretentious as a band like Deafheaven (hallelujah!), but it’s thick with atmosphere and post-black attitude. The sequel hints at this heavy atmosphere, but De Doden Hebben Het Goed II never lets it meander for long. II, instead, unleashes a brutality fitting to a second-wave Norwegian outfit like Gorgoroth. The amount of hate and emotion set forth from II is enough to burn a hole right through your black heart. And it’s complimented by seamless fluidity. The seamlessness from beginning to end makes the record feel like one continuous song, with transitions appearing in the most unlikely of places. This keeps the disc from feeling long and it has the listener on their tippy toes. The transitions from one song to the next are so novel that Wiegedood are sure to come to mind if I ever hear anything like it again in the black metal world.

such a good album

brad i recommended the white ward album to you last year

― Algerian Goalkeeper (Odysseus), Monday, February 5, 2018 9:47 AM (one minute ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

i am so sorry i did not immediately follow up, bless u k3rr

No one has mentioned anything about The Body & Full of Hell, so I will...it's pretty good. More of what you'd expect, but they've amped up the electronic feedback and it's all sounding like a wonderful cyberpunk dystopia. I think maybe I'm beginning to tire of The Body guy's vocals though

the Wiegedood album didn't pop out at me before but it sounds great now, some truly excellent riffs and v little waste

When they played in Edinburgh the locals were shocked it wasn't just one guy playing solo

"huh, I was expecting the Wiege dude..."

the snaps and rhodes piano in "rain as cure"! somebody invented this band for me

lmao I was waiting for you to hear those snaps. just you wait for the closing minutes....

TIE
82 Dreadnought - A Wake in Sacred Waves 116.0 Points, 4 Votes
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dreadnoughtcover-500x500.jpg
https://open.spotify.com/album/4seSirz4qfUvkYDQqbhRPD?si=LAwRN_DeQaeYjAlxWqoYXw

On its brilliant boundary-annihilating upcoming third full-length A Wake in Sacred Waves — out vial Sailor Records in October — Denver quartet Dreadnought delivers a deftly executed, completely entrancing sonic amalgamation that calls to mind everything from Bergtatt-era Ulver, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Kate Bush to Slint, June of ’44, and Sabbath at its psychedelic doom-iest. This particular brand of Rocky Mountain High has got the raining-fire-in-the-sky blast beats, guttural vocals, and fuzzed out nasty riffs, yes, but also serious post-punk groove and softer-than-a-lullabye ethereal croons, mandolin, flute, and saxophone.

82 Obituary - Obituary 116.0 Points, 4 Votes
https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/5929c1f9ea9e61561daa7e6f/1:1/w_320/558dd4cf.jpg
https://open.spotify.com/album/07xZ3ekk1HHTTdoYSwlGsm?si=pbLFg-lISsq0wl0SHxtftA

Some of Obituary’s best work has come from letting flashiness creep in. In 1990, for example, Cause of Death had its sludge punctured by James Murphy’s divebombs and neoclassically-influenced soloing. That album contained their most developed songwriting in terms of leads. Likewise, thanks to Ken Andrews’ lead work here, Obituary is their most energetic record since reforming in 2003 (they originally disbanded in ’97). On “shredder” records, the disconnect between the fireworks of the guitarist and the tepid rhythm section can be jarring. But Peres and Donald’s strong foundation keeps that from happening.

Wiegedood means 'cradle death' btw, album title is aptly 'The dead have it good'. Good to see it place, I forgot to vote for it.

agree with Obituary album being their best since reformation....

Yay Dreadnought

Just did my first listen of the Dreadnought album and was v impressed.

the obituary rocks so hard

The Wiegedood is way more intricate and uptempo than I was expecting! I'm liking it a lot so far.

We are going to enter a brief Extremely Kvlt phase, followed by a swing in the total opposite direction.

As a trve poseur I only care about the kvlt stuff anyway.

81 Forgotten Spell - The Necromancer 117.0 Points, 4 Votes
https://www.metal-archives.com/images/6/7/3/5/673556.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3zDzonKRok

Haha yesss

>:D

Hahaha

how much of this sounds like a tape being rewound

all of it

It's so emotional and cute, really. Lonely angry metal guy smashing and smashing at his drumkit. The closing track is so dear - he just doesn't want to stop playing that sad lovely riff!

Ok this is great

Best drummer in metal

otm

think it might be the 'most metal' thing going

‘Demo’ is selling it short.

Finally! :D