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Comment on Interview: WATAIN by swag bucks

swag bucks — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:32:23 +0000

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Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by KMFFMA

KMFFMA — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:12:14 +0000

I’d like to paint quite the picture with your BLOOD.

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by Full Metal Attorney

Full Metal Attorney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:37:15 +0000

Oh yeah, in other words, it seems I was wrong. I could have taken the time to check Wikipedia earlier, I suppose.

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by Full Metal Attorney

Full Metal Attorney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:35:41 +0000

I’m not going to research this extensively, but here’s one part of the Wikipedia article: “The actual color of Tyrian purple, the original color purple from which the name purple is derived, is the color of a dye extracted from a mollusc found on the shores of the city of Tyre in ancient Phoenicia (present day Lebanon) that in classical antiquity became a symbol of royalty because only the very wealthy could afford it. Therefore, Tyrian purple was also called imperial purple.”

From what I’m reading the royal associations of purple are older, and the mourning associations came later. I wasn’t aware of them myself. I didn’t find any direct statement to this effect, but I suspect the mourning connotation came on due to its association with the crucifixion (which you nicely pointed out). I also wonder whether it has anything to do with the Purple Heart.

Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by Full Metal Attorney

Full Metal Attorney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:51 +0000

I love your intro, especially the detail about cold winter air following Hoest. You paint quite the picture.

Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by Mark

Mark — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:32:10 +0000

one of the great reviews, a great album such as this needed one

Comment on Blitzkrieg #6: Metal’s Cult of Regression by Static cling

Static cling — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:12:33 +0000

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Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by UA

UA — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:27:56 +0000

Everyone loves the banjo…

Comment on Worship Black Metal Cassettes: Scratching the surface of Crepusculo Negro and Rhinocervs. by THKD

THKD — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:25:55 +0000

@Barnaby Jones – ok, that makes a little more sense. I know people are already getting their copies of the Crepusculo Negro tape that was just released, so it seems that they’ve stepped things up in the mailorder dept… I’d just keep harassing them until they make something happen for you. Not to rub it in, but I actually got the Dolovotre CD from Ajna along with a shirt.

Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by THKD

THKD — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:04:31 +0000

@dschalek – Thanks man, I appreciate the words as always! I was sort of burnt out on black metal for much of 2011 and that meant that I didn’t spend as much time as I should have with some of the great BM that was released… If I had it to do over again, chances are pretty good that this album, as well as Aosoth’s III would have made my year end list.

Comment on Taake – Noregs Vaapen (Candlelight, 2011) by dschalek

dschalek — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:46:59 +0000

Great album, great analysis. This album made my “best of” the year list in 2011, and with good reason. Your description of “statement of intent” is spot on, as Noregs Vaapen is a complex, mature work with firm roots. Given Taake’s extensive touring schedule in Europe, one can only hope that they make it to these shores…

Comment on Worship Black Metal Cassettes: Scratching the surface of Crepusculo Negro and Rhinocervs. by Barnaby Jones

Barnaby Jones — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:33:43 +0000

Actually I bought a CD and shirt, so.. yeah. Usually when I buy stuff I try and find some way to purchase directly from the band, or else I would have gotten the CD (Dolorvotre) from Ajna. And I’ve also heard that despite the CN affiliation Rhinocervs is indeed fine to order from.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by UA

UA — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:52:07 +0000

For me…the second song on the Wylve tape is where it’s at. Very nice.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by steve57

steve57 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:07:19 +0000

Fuck yes. Really enjoying both of these, thanks.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by Filipe Machado

Filipe Machado — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:44:58 +0000

Yes, I agree with you. These bands have a more raw feeling and a stronger atmosphere.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by lhc

lhc — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:41:30 +0000

@Filipe

I wouldn’t go that far. I think this bands have a better sounds than them. more true metal. just my opinion.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by Filipe Machado

Filipe Machado — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:09:59 +0000

Great bands. They have a very similar sound to Wolves In The Throne Room.

Comment on THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall by lhc

lhc — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:32:51 +0000

These are great releases.
I once saw the rain in endless fall play a candle lit show in a forest.
Bummed the tapes sold out.

Comment on Blut Der Nacht – Demo MMXI (Fallen Empire, 2011) by THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall « that's how kids die.

THKD First Listen: Wylve / The Rain in Endless Fall « that's how kids die. — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:49:23 +0000

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Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by FT

FT — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:49:04 +0000

I liked the production on the demo much better, still an awesome album though. That being said, you need to check out Anguish – Through The Archdemon’s Head which was released a couple weeks ago. I think it’s better than this. Think Candlemass riffs with Tom G. Warrior style vocals.

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by THKD

THKD — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:57:18 +0000

@Full Metal Attorney – I’m guessing your knowledge of this stuff is way more vast than mine, but these dudes back me up on the purple thing http://www.crivoice.org/symbols/colorsmeaning.html

Also, re: Christ’s purple cloak http://bible.cc/john/19-5.htm

I always assumed these were among the reasons classic doom bands like Sabbath and Vitus used purple in their logos/cover art/etc.

Not sure how reliable either of these sources are, but I seem to remember talking about this stuff in my religion classes… but that was what, 15 years ago?

Comment on THKD’s Top 10 Metal Albums of 2011 by Mark

Mark — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:55:55 +0000

good ones for the top, but Vader or Exhumed not powerful enough to cut through top 10; top 25 maybe. Got to agree with Disma and Antediluvian. These two totally crushed. Also great opinion on Heritage, that’s what exactly I feel regarding their new approach

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by Full Metal Attorney

Full Metal Attorney — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:45:07 +0000

Looking forward to picking up a copy myself.

The color purple, as far as I’m aware, was never associated with mourning. It was traditionally associated with royalty, because purple dyes were expensive and only the wealthy could afford it. I don’t actually recall whether the Bible indicates Christ was cloaked in purple at the crucifixion, or whether that’s just lore. If he was, I suspect it was in a mocking way, just the same as the crown of thorns (and possibly the inscription on the cross, although the latter might not be so simple).

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by Mark

Mark — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:35:12 +0000

liked Campbell on Despond, definitely going to check this out

Comment on Pallbearer – Sorrow and Extinction (Profound Lore, 2012) by Zamaan Raza (@zamaanraza)

Zamaan Raza (@zamaanraza) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:18:50 +0000

Great review, and I’m loving the demo. Can’t wait to get this one.