Been feeling this lately: (7:50 for the heavy shit) Also, have been diggin this through the season (winter / trump fuckery):
New Elder album coming out in June. Maybe they'll play some new stuff at Stumpfest. The cover is cool
Fenriz (Darkthrone) says this is the perfect introduction to old school black metal. List looks pretty good to me
I was about to freak out and be mad at Fenriz but then I saw Bathory listed as the last track. They are the definition of old school black metal in my mind.
If you want to really hurt me give to their crowdfunding so that maggot can be sure to get that sauna in the recording studio he 'has' to have.
I think I'm the only person in this thread not on Pacific time. I wake up and see 20 posts, just start dropping likes and replies in this bitch.
This was released yesterday, a small German label will release the CD and LP versions later this month. Metal Blade, Nuclear Blast, Napalm Records, etc. could learn a thing or two here. Instead of signing every shitty band they come across with a female singer maybe they can try signing a couple good ones.
How was this? Birmingham was one of the first shows of this tour. I didnt go, probably because i was real high and forgot, cant remember. I've seen all but Despised Icon a few times. Really like RoS live.
Well, there's some Wintersun news if you're interested in Jari realizing what idiots his fanbase is and deciding to run a second fundme campaign just a couple days after the first one (which shattered their target goals) ended.
just discovered Martyrdod's 2016 record, List. it's equal parts crust punk and harsh melodic black metal, and it's fucking awesome. it sounds a bit like Disfear, but with black instead of death influences. lots of melodic hardcore parts too, in a good way.
As far as I can tell Tobias Forge (Papa Emeritus) fired all of the other people in the band. It's kind of sad because I think there are 2 or 3 of them, both of the original guitar players I think, who have been in bands together going back to a death metal band called Repugnant (the keyboard player is also allegedly the father of one of the two guitar players). I think Tobias Forge basically writes everything, develops all of the concept stuff, does all of the interviews, etc. The music is copyrighted under his name. He had been saying stuff in his interviews lately that some members couldn't deal with the anonymity thing anymore, but maybe they just got fed up about not being paid fairly. As far as them going through 10 members, that would have to include the latest firing/hiring because other than going through 2 or 3 drummers and maybe a bass player, the lineup has been consistent from their first album through the Meliora tour.
that Subvision album is actually kind of good, but your mileage may vary based on how much you like Papa's voice. they also had/have a band called Magna Carta Cartel, which the rhythm guitarist from Ghost is resurrecting or something
the hawthorne is a dump but i'll probably go if i can i tell myself "maybe it will be better this time" and it never is
Hawthorne sold last year. I was hopeful it would be someone local that wanted to make improvements to the place, but it turns out a group from California bought it and nothing is likely to change.
i just dont understand how a place like the ash steet saloon, which is basically just a generic business space with a bar and stage sitting on a cement floor can sound better than a place that at least resembles an event venue i think the hawthorne was originally a masonic temple, so maybe it was never intended to be used this way
mastodon and opeth soundgarden, amon amarth, gojira, tesla, volbeat are probably worth it also oh and the charm the fury for sure
in case you didnt catch my drift, do not see the charm the fury imo that sunday lineup is impressive in how shitty it looks but your mileage may vary
i've never seen dillinger, but apparently they are fucking lunatics so i'm guessing their crowd is going to be pretty lit, if you're into people watching and whatnot
That lineup is actually pretty shitty, but I would check out: Gojira Mastodon Amon Amarth Opeth Dillinger Escape Plan Every Time I Die A Perfect Circle
Sorry Heavy Mental , more Ghost news. "As of the filing of this lawsuit we are requesting that the court, under penalty, oblige Tobias Forge to declare the incomes as well as expenses of the band concerning the years between 2011 and 2016. "Throughout all the years we have been on tour with GHOST (between 2011- 2016 some of us have performed something like 500 shows with the band) and throughout the band's album recordings, we have neither been allowed to share in the profits of the band, nor have we seen any of the incomes accounted for. The only thing we have received have been minimal advance payments to allow the band to keep going. This despite the fact that we had an agreement that any profits should be shared fairly between the members of the band. "When we have attempted to raise the issue of the band's finances with Tobias Forge his sole response has been that there are so far no profits to be share, but that everyone will be generously compensated once the band turns a profit. "The reason that this lawsuit is now being filed is a contract dispute that has escalated during the previous year (2016). Over the last year we have received multiple proposed contracts from Tobias Forge in which he seeks to redefine his role in the band. "Since the conception of GHOST, our common understanding and agreement has been that we are a band on equal terms, but that Tobias will act as band leader and manage the band's finances through his own companies. "Through contracts received from Tobias and his lawyers during 2016, Tobias has attempted to make us sign an agreement that implies we are merely consultants working for his company, an agreement also stating that we would receive less that a minimal wage for our contributions to the band. According to this proposal, furthermore we would renounce any and all rights to music royalties. All above despite the fact that some of us have been members of the band since its foundation, investing all of our time in the band during the past five years, with as much right to the recordings and trademark of the band GHOST as that of Tobias Forge. "Our vocalist and former friend is now attempting to, in a underhand and shameless way, transform GHOST from a band into a solo project with hired musicians. Naturally, this is not something we can accept. "When, in connection with the 2016 United States tour, approached a lawyer in order to sort out the situation of the contracts, we were informed that Tobias Forge no longer wanted us to participate in upcoming tours. Thus, Tobias Forge is now going ahead with the tour, which started March 24 2017 and is set to end in the U.K. on August 12, on his own together with rented musicians who have replaced all other band members. Tobias Forge has chosen this path of action without any permission from us to carry out the tour on his own. This under the name GHOST, which we regard as our commonly owned trademark. "The actions of Tobias Forge amount to nothing less than unabashed dishonesty, greed, and darkness. Not the darkness of which GHOST sings, but a darkness that pushes a person to betray his best friends when fame and fortune appear within reach. "We are terribly sorry that this afflicts the fans of the band as well, and that they too should suffer because of this betrayal and greed. "We who are suing Tobias Forge are: Simon Söderberg (Alpha) - member of GHOST since 2010 Mauro Rubino (Air) - member of GHOST since 2011 Henrik Palm (Eather) - member of GHOST since 2015 Martin Hjertstedt (Earth) - member of GHOST since 2014 "The Nameless Ghouls"
And the writing credits according to ASCAP: 'Opus Eponymous' album (2010) All songs credited solely to A Ghoul Writer (Forge) "Infestissumam" album (2013) "Year Zero" (co-written by Forge and Marcato) "Body and Blood" (co-written by Forge and Marcato) "Monstrance Clock" (co-written by Forge and Marcato) The rest of the album - A Ghoul Writer "Meliora" album (2015) "Spirit" (co-written by Forge and Marcato) "From The Pinnacle To The Pit" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund and Marcato) "Cirice" (co-written by Forge and Ahlund) "Spoksonat" (co-written by Forge and Ahlund) "He Is" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund and Marcato) "Mummy Dust" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund, Marcato, and Gustaf Lindström) "Majesty" (co-written by Forge and Marcato) "Devil Church" (Forge) "Absolution" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund and Marcato) "Deus in Absentia" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund and Johan Ingvar Lindström) "Zenith" (co-written by Forge, Ahlund and Marcato) "Square Hammer" (Forge)