yeah i'm from Louisville Kentucky. hes a rad dude and a great musician.

Constant favorites

I've really been into Sutekh hexen. I couldn't bring myself to shell out for that expensive 3X7" set of the tape releases. I hope they get an LP release someday. I don't think there was even 30min of music on them all total.

Did you read about this on the Aquarius list? I thought it sounded SUPER interesting. I need to check it out.

Yeah I saw what they wrote, haha. I read the list religiously !
It's a damn good album. Very creative BM.
Christof Niederwieser (the man/band dude) runs a cool website too
http://avantgarde-metal.com/content/news.php

lots of controversy about these dudes...genius or madness...?

http://www.npr.org/2011/05/13/135740445 ... esthethica

I read a couple interviews where they sounded kinda full of it but dang aesthethica is a good album.

So regarding Ghost, I've changed my mind. A buddy wants to go see 'em in about a week, so I figured I'd give it another chance - and now I can dig it. Just gotta shift your expectations and enjoy it for what it is. Really looking forward to seeing them play.

Hey Nat, probably see you there.

That's how I see it. I kind of see it as a homage to something more then a parody OR serious venture.

I'll keep my eyes peeled for ya, Miles! Planning on getting there early enough to see Blood Ceremony too.

Basically, this. That Hunter guy is clearly full of himself (odd for a front man, I know) and his message about transcendental black metal, but their music is pretty noteworthy and original in ways. They're one of the better American post-bm bands, just don't pay attention to the drama / hype and philosophical bullshit, the music should speak for itself. I will say that reading the back and forth articles between him and a guy from Woe was pretty funny, though.

Their other releases are worth checking out as well.

Alcest are touring with deafheaven. brb shitting my pants.

I approve this! Both the tour and shitting your pants.


Update: suck….. no New England dates

March 20, 2012 New Orleans, LA Big Top
March 21, 2012 Tampa, FL Crowbar
March 22, 2012 Orlando, FL Will's Pub
March 23, 2012 Atlanta, GA 529
March 24, 2012 Johnson City The Hideaway
March 26, 2012 Raleigh, NC Kings
March 27, 2012 Richmond, VA Strange Matter
March 28, 2012 Baltimore, MD Golden West
March 29, 2012 Washington DC DC9
March 30, 2012 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
March 31, 2012 Brooklyn, NY Public Assembly

If anyone wants to check out what he has to say, it's here.

Sure hope no one wastes time reading through it! It's good for a skim / laugh, but god damn.

It really is pretty funny.

oh my..

That was such an awesome show. Only dissapointment was their short set.

Hey Nat Sorry I didnt get to say "hey", beyond the head nod from the distance.

Ride for Revenge anyone? The did this great split with Goatmoon and this song has been on rotation a couple of times this week...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auXsCnxfin4

I was in NYC when Ghost played at the Bowery Ballroom.

I couldn't go to the show but some that did complained that Ghost played pre-recorded music during some of their songs?

What's up with that for those of you that saw them at other venues?

Definitely awesome, but short. Though I expected that as their album is pretty short and it sounds like they don't have any other material other than the cover of "Here Comes the Sun". Also, I thought the sound mix could have been a bit better - it wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't as "clean" sounding as some shows that I've seen there.

Chad - I didn't notice any pre-recorded music. Perhaps the person you heard from just wasn't able to see the keyboardist through all the smoke?

Absu - Abzu on heavy rotation.

Can't stop listening to Darkthrone and the commentary on the 2 cd sets are awesome. It takes a little time for my ears to adjust to the accents though. Nocturno's is very heavy.