[faridmon]

First single from Panopticon's Kentucky is out now. The album is fucking awesome! Banjoes, whistles, and black metal. It's USBM that actually dares to be US. http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featu...cons-kentucky/

I am not into Black Metal myself, but that was pure awesomeness. Flute effects add so much to a song.

[Melchiah]

Some great funeral doom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=_N56x5YY-l0

You might also like a funeral doom band of a friend of mine, called Profetus.

[DieNgamers]

Hey, DOWN played a new song from their upcoming EP! Phil is really sounding great here, as is the whole thing!
Misfortune Teller. : )

Thin soundquality here but cleaner: Misfortune Teller other perspective

Really heavy and oldschool-doomy.

[SoulPlaya]

You might also like a funeral doom band of a friend of mine, called Profetus.

Good stuff. Thanks.

[Gr1mLock]

Hey, DOWN played a new song from their upcoming EP! Phil is really sounding great here, as is the whole thing! Misfortune Teller. : ) Thin soundquality here but cleaner: Misfortune Teller other perspective Really heavy and oldschool-doomy.

Thats a pretty bad ass riff. Phil sounds half decent too. Dare i get my hopes up?

[Ravager61]

At the record store today and they had Disembowelment's Transcendence into the Peripheral on vinyl. Listening to it now for the first time and I'm not sure what to make of it. Parts of it are amazing but part of me feels like its kind of... directionless. I feel like the doom/atmospheric parts don't transition well with the death/faster parts. Just my initial impression. I do like it though.

[Ecrofirt]

I'm at the rhapsody of fire concert in Philadelphia right now and there's maybe 200 people here. it's fucking weird.

[SpartanForce]

Anyone here likes Cynic? So good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3crrRaRRkA

[Mecha_Infantry]

Can you guys recommend me some stuff?

I like older metal, heavier stuff. I'm kinda new to the scene, but listening to the older material of Slayer, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. I do listen quite morbid stuff too.

Going to take some tips from the thread but there are so many!

[fredrancour]

Can you guys recommend me some stuff? I like older metal, heavier stuff. I'm kinda new to the scene, but listening to the older material of Slayer, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. I do listen quite morbid stuff too. Going to take some tips from the thread but there are so many!

I also started with basically the same selection of older bands as you have listed. Mastodon and Amon Amarth have been my gateway drugs to other areas of metal. For mastodon, listen to the album leviathan, and for amon amarth, listen to twilight of the thunder god.

[OmegaDragon]

Can you guys recommend me some stuff? I like older metal, heavier stuff. I'm kinda new to the scene, but listening to the older material of Slayer, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. I do listen quite morbid stuff too. Going to take some tips from the thread but there are so many!

It can help if you are bit more clear about what you like and what kind of recommendations you want. Things like "heavier stuff" and "quite morbid stuff" are a bit vague, maybe you can elaborate a bit and give some examples of bands perhaps?

Some bands you might like from different genres:

Apocalyptica http://youtu.be/jsYcRSNL8To

Pain of Salvation http://youtu.be/KotPLVXngVw

Agalloch http://youtu.be/pmoe7wwm4HM

Bathory http://youtu.be/OyYnstGB3rM
Celtic Frost http://youtu.be/J1DVq5C6AuI

Paradise Lost http://youtu.be/E319AWgG_GM

Ensiferum http://youtu.be/VLhAZLezJvQ

[DieNgamers]

Mecha, you should check out the followng heavy stuff:

Cathedral: A kinda "stonery" doomband from england, classic and fun stuff!
Utopian Blaster (with Tony iommi!)

High on Fire: Heavy Metal band from Oakland that startet out as a doomy band and got heavier with every release! Relentless!
Bloody Knuckles

Pantera: The Cowboys From Hell, 'nuff said!
Cowboys From Hell

DOWN: very fine Southern Metal!
Ghosts Along The Mississippi

[Doomshine]

Been listening to some Spiritus Mortis lately, maybe it's up your alley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii89eLFRsKg

[Phobophile]

The band Embers from the Bay Area followed me on Twitter. Kudos to them for knowing that I'd like their sound. Here's the Bandcamp stream for their album Shadows (pay what you want so throw in a buck or two).

Threw these guys a buck for an ALAC copy after just hearing a couple tracks. Can't beat that deal.

[Mr. Sandman]

This was Opeth's set list in Atlanta.

[Giant Robot]

Can you guys recommend me some stuff? I like older metal, heavier stuff. I'm kinda new to the scene, but listening to the older material of Slayer, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. I do listen quite morbid stuff too. Going to take some tips from the thread but there are so many!

Candlemass - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kkVlJMcJTw

[ReConstructDead]

Two great melodeath releases just now, check 'em out :)

Be'Lakor, with their album "Of Breath and Bone".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPHJycgRLN8

The Stranded, with their album "Survivalism Boulevard":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7viDvZwsT3E

[Quikies83]

Two great melodeath releases just now, check 'em out :) Be'Lakor, with their album "Of Breath and Bone". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPHJycgRLN8

Oh god.... so good.

Anyone listen to the new Cattle Decapitation album??

[blahness]

What an epic fucking night with Electric Wizard

[OmegaDragon]

What an epic fucking night with Electric Wizard

You went to Maryland Death Fest right? How was it? Did you see Nasum?

[SpartanForce]

What an epic fucking night with Electric Wizard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFcUeWH9GqE

never heard this song before, is a new one that they played in this festival?

[Archon473]

Was reminded of this band in a'nudder tread.

Wargasm - Revenge

[Aggrotek]

I could use some new additions to my library. Anyone have any good Melodic Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, or Industrial Metal bands that I could give a listen to?

I've probably heard a lot of the more well known stuff but I'd love some suggestions. :)

[Hydranockz]

I could use some new additions to my library. Anyone have any good Melodic Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, or Industrial Metal bands that I could give a listen to? I've probably heard a lot of the more well known stuff but I'd love some suggestions. :)

Wintersun or Moonspell/sorrow (it's either Moonspeel or Moonsorrow, I always get confused lol)

Norther were pretty sweet back in the day.

This song is soooo good imo

[Insane Metal]

Anyone like Fear Factory?

Their new single kicks ass, and now you can stream a minute of each track here http://www.hmvdigital.com/artist/fea...ndustrialist-2

Sounds FUCKING GODLY.

I can't wait.

[blahness]

You went to Maryland Death Fest right? How was it? Did you see Nasum?

Yes and Nasum was so incredibly good. The entire weekend was a blast and the only band I didnt get to see that I wanted to was Ulcerate. Besides EW and Nasum, Dragged Into Sunlight was one of the best shows all weekend, their set was amazing.

[Cactus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFcUeWH9GqE never heard this song before, is a new one that they played in this festival?

It's Supercoven

[eudaemonic]

What an epic fucking night with Electric Wizard

Damn. Looks even more packed than when I saw Bolt Thrower there in '09.

Would love to go back again but the past few years there's always been something in the way. Maybe next... :\

[Mr. Sandman]

What an epic fucking night with Electric Wizard

Too big of a crowd for me.

[ReConstructDead]

I could use some new additions to my library. Anyone have any good Melodic Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, or Industrial Metal bands that I could give a listen to? I've probably heard a lot of the more well known stuff but I'd love some suggestions. :)

Try Fear Of Domination for a nice blend of melodeath and industrial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYvRGPwzXPA

[Fatal Futanari]

Can you guys give some band recommendations? I listen to pretty much everything but my favs are Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Grindcore, and Slam/Guttural metal.

I'd like to explore Black Metal some more. I think I only know of Dimmu Borgir, Darkthorne, Bathory, Mayhem, and Abigail Williams.

I also just got into Sleep (they are sweeeeet!). :D

[OmegaDragon]

I could use some new additions to my library. Anyone have any good Melodic Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, or Industrial Metal bands that I could give a listen to? I've probably heard a lot of the more well known stuff but I'd love some suggestions. :)

Necrophobic (blackened/melodic death) http://youtu.be/tDeRMSDZU6M
Thyrane (melodic/symphonic black) http://youtu.be/WNANW-92PtI
...And Ocean (industrial/black) http://youtu.be/veK2vCbPXYs
Blacklodge (industrial/black) http://youtu.be/6o4wOL1KQgI

Can you guys give some band recommendations? I listen to pretty much everything but my favs are Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Grindcore, and Slam/Guttural metal. I'd like to explore Black Metal some more. I think I only know of Dimmu Borgir, Darkthorne, Bathory, Mayhem, and Abigail Williams. I also just got into Sleep (they are sweeeeet!). :D

Try out Emperor, Immortal, Dissection and Burzum.

Definitely give Anaal Nathrakh a listen, black metal with grindcore and industrial influences
http://youtu.be/8CWLlBBht5s

Deathspell Omega's later works have a tech death feel imo
http://youtu.be/z16FO961zDY
http://youtu.be/n74Dn596S5M

and their album Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice is amazing

Edit: Good news everyone
DSO is set to release an EP Drought on the 22nd of June

1 Salowe Vision
2 Fiery Serpents
3 Scorpions and Drought
4 Sand
5 Abrasive Swirling Murk
6 The Crackled Book of Life

[kottila]

Off to see Ozzy with friends (Zakk wylde and Slash) later today with Black label society warming up. Looking forward to it, although the little I've heard of BLS was not promising.

On a side note, I had tickets for Heaven & Hell at the same venue a couple of years ago, but sadly Dio passed away.

[Gaspode_T]

Recommendations: Gojira, Gojira, more Gojira.

For those who want to dig into the history of metal the list at http://www.bnrmetal.com/v3/topsongs/listing is bound to end up being epic, he already has some interesting picks there..

I found out about the band Madder Mortem through that list, I was like where the heck has this band been my whole life? They are so awesome and yet so unpopular I had never even heard the name before. A bit eccentric for the people who like the br00tulz but I dig a change up / progressive stuff too. Have a hard time describing, sometimes sounds a little like Tool with female singer, sometimes little more groovy or rock, the musical versatility they have might make some irritated.

Profane Omen/Swallow The Sun/Insomnium/Amoral show was great last Saturday. Profane Omen especially was into the crowd - they even wrote a song just for Japan - and uploaded it to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EB2tHPBnDw

Going to see Napalm Death, Nasum and Pig Destroyer in August in a small cramped club, that should be a fun one...

[Gaspode_T]

BTW for people who do not know them here is a better intro to Profane Omen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGF6Jm5MB9I

[PushingButtons]

Can you guys recommend me some stuff? I like older metal, heavier stuff. I'm kinda new to the scene, but listening to the older material of Slayer, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. I do listen quite morbid stuff too. Going to take some tips from the thread but there are so many!

Definitely check out the following

The Gates of Slumber
Solitude Aeturnus
Hour of 13
Bruce Dickinson's The Chemical Wedding
Mandatory
Sarcasm's Crematory
Uncanny

[KungFuBill]

I found out about the band Madder Mortem through that list, I was like where the heck has this band been my whole life? They are so awesome and yet so unpopular I had never even heard the name before. A bit eccentric for the people who like the br00tulz but I dig a change up / progressive stuff too. Have a hard time describing, sometimes sounds a little like Tool with female singer, sometimes little more groovy or rock, the musical versatility they have might make some irritated.

SOLD! Like Tool, really like a good female vocal. Cheers, will try these gusy out. Any stand-out tracks to look up?

[PushingButtons]

For those who want to dig into the history of metal the list at http://www.bnrmetal.com/v3/topsongs/listing is bound to end up being epic, he already has some interesting picks there..

Wow that list is all over the place so far

[Gaspode_T]

SOLD! Like Tool, really like a good female vocal. Cheers, will try these gusy out. Any stand-out tracks to look up?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmEa3q9v4hk

Most people in this thread will be like wut is this LOL

This whole album seems to be my favorite of theirs that I can tell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewiUlmCPfT8 this one gets hard from 1:00

Couple more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVTCJ8UVlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40Y4dv3jb8

[ReConstructDead]

Check out Minushuman, a very underrated Gojira inspired band :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEl3A...eature=related

[Spectacular Dr Dawg]

I could use some new additions to my library. Anyone have any good Melodic Death Metal, Melodic Black Metal, or Industrial Metal bands that I could give a listen to? I've probably heard a lot of the more well known stuff but I'd love some suggestions. :)

Not really into melodic black or death but here's some stuff I enjoy.

melodic death metal:
Deathevokation
The latest Deceased album is very melodic
Dismember

melodic black metal:
Vinterland
Kvist

industrial metal:
The Human Quena Orchestra
Skin Chamber
Halo
Dead World
Gnaw Their Tongues

Can you guys give some band recommendations? I listen to pretty much everything but my favs are Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Grindcore, and Slam/Guttural metal. I'd like to explore Black Metal some more. I think I only know of Dimmu Borgir, Darkthorne, Bathory, Mayhem, and Abigail Williams. I also just got into Sleep (they are sweeeeet!). :D

Hellhammer
Sarcofago
Mortuary Drape
Aura Noir
Beherit
Blasphemy
Impaled Nazarene

[MetalGuardian]

I just wanted to pop in to remind everybody of how much I love this thread. Almost every single linked posted, no matter what subgenre, is usually worth checking out. My metal palate has expanded so much from following this thread throughout the years, so thanks everyone!

[Shrike_Priest]

I am not into Black Metal myself, but that was pure awesomeness. Flute effects add so much to a song.

He has a flair for making traditional instruments add really ominous, non-symphonic elements to songs. On Kentucky there's plenty of awesome flutes and violin segments that don't feel the least bit Dimmu Borgerish.

And the cello on this track is brutally solemn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk05thWBVUY

[faridmon]

He has a flair for making traditional instruments add really ominous, non-symphonic elements to songs. On Kentucky there's plenty of awesome flutes and violin segments that don't feel the least bit Dimmu Borgerish. And the cello on this track is brutally solemn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk05thWBVUY

Thanks.
This may be my very first Black Metal album I am gonna buy. (gotten one of the Dimmu Borger album as a gift)

[PushingButtons]

Can you guys give some band recommendations? I listen to pretty much everything but my favs are Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Grindcore, and Slam/Guttural metal. I'd like to explore Black Metal some more. I think I only know of Dimmu Borgir, Darkthorne, Bathory, Mayhem, and Abigail Williams. I also just got into Sleep (they are sweeeeet!). :D

More suggestions:
Arghoslent (Death Metal, catchy melo-death riffage)
Uncanny (DM)
Timeghoul (Doom/Death)
Negative Plane (BM)
Skagos (BM)
Cynic

[Shrike_Priest]

Thanks. This may be my very first Black Metal album I am gonna buy. (gotten one of the Dimmu Borger album as a gift)

Hehe, those really are two extremes of the genre. Ever since I got into black metal I've been pretty much stuck here. There's just such an insane range. From the pompous arena-rock black metal of Dimmu Borgir to the depressive Burzum-worshippers to the european blackgaze of Amesoeurs and Alcest, to Panopticon and the other USBM bands. You're in for a treat.

I had a hell of a hard time accepting the genre at first (I got into death first, and then moved onto black). It was an uphill climb. But once you get in, you're pretty much screwed.

[Mr. Sandman]

If I were going to this, which I am sadly not at the moment....I would be going to Ritz Ybor and staying there all day.

[Verano]

More suggestions: Arghoslent (Death Metal, catchy melo-death riffage, and white supremacism) Uncanny (DM) Timeghoul (Doom/Death) Negative Plane (BM) Skagos (BM) Cynic

you forgot somethin..

[Quikies83]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmEa3q9v4hk Most people in this thread will be like wut is this LOL This whole album seems to be my favorite of theirs that I can tell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewiUlmCPfT8 this one gets hard from 1:00 Couple more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiVTCJ8UVlk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G40Y4dv3jb8

I really liked the first song you listed. I jumped on spotify and listened to a bit of their newer stuff --- meh. Wish spotify had the album you listed.

[Mr. Sandman]

Anyone got any good stoner or sludge metal lately? I'm probably familiar with most of the popular stuff.