Black Metal.

[black blood]

Necromantia's 'Scarlet Evil...' is quite good, my favorite of theirs 'Vampiric Rituals' demo, it pwns

[DarkBliss]

Originally Posted by Aeuphorias

Does everyone hold Ulver in high esteem? Nattens Madrigal is beautiful, and I find the production especially fitting for such a genre.

I enjoy Bregtatt the most from them. Nattens is a good album but it's quite painful to listen to a lot. Therefore can't say it's a favorite

[black blood]

Does anyone know where I can purchase this album?

Kyprian's Circle - Noitatulen Vartija

My search has turned up nothing, I even tried contacting a couple of distros, all were sold out.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Mort Divine]

Originally Posted by DarkBliss

From the above I've only heard Belenos. They are pretty good. I should get around to listening to the other three, but I keep getting distracted

Yeah, I think you'll enjoy Mystic Forest - Romances alot, simply fantastic neo-classical black metal.

[unknown]

Originally Posted by DarkBliss

From the above I've only heard Belenos. They are pretty good. I should get around to listening to the other three, but I keep getting distracted

listen to Mirrorthrone. Carriers of Dust was one of the best BM releases of 2006

[DarkBliss]

Will do. Romances and Carriers of Dust moved to the top of my to hear list

[VittraEternity]

Originally Posted by unknown

listen to Mirrorthrone. Carriers of Dust was one of the best BM releases of 2006

I haven't listened to that cd for quite a while, but it certainly is an interesting and unique album. Though I haven't really been into symphonic-ish black metal much lately.

As for Belenos, I like them too but I thought the new album while being excellent, was a bit polished. I think it would have benefited had it had a more raw production and edge to it as on previous albums.

There were tons of great BM albums in 2006 but in my opinion these are the best ones for sure.

Anti - The Insignificance of Life (Germany)
Sombre Chemin - Notre Héritage Ancestral (France)
Peste Noire - La Sanie des Siècles - Panégyrique... (France)
Epheles - Souviens-Toi (France)
Stielas Storhett - Vandrer... (Russia)

Antaeus - Blood Libels (France)
Negurã Bunget - Om (Romania)
Sarkom - Aggravation of Mind (Norway)
...many more

[MasterOLightning]

Originally Posted by Hubster

On a note about Heidi (Ihriel) I am dying to get my hands on some Star Of Ash. I've not yet heard it, but from what I hear of her in Peccatum, she sounds very very interesting.

Star of Ash is better than Peccatum, imo. It's a surprisingly versatile release. She actually has a lot of talent, and it seems that she really did contribute a lot to Peccatum. I initially thought the album would just be a vehicle for her singing, but the vocals take a backseat to her compositions. Ihsahn does some guest guitar work, and Garm does one vocal track. I'm really hoping there's another one now that Peccatum is done. If you really liked Lost In Reverie, I'm sure you'll like the Star of Ash album. 8.75/10

Too bad that Lost in Reverie was heavier than The Adversary. There were some good riffs of LiR.

[unknown]

Star of Ash is great

[cookiecutter]

Originally Posted by Décadent

Shame about that, I find them to be exactly what I seek in terms of black metal. They evoke utter disgust and darkness through contemporary riffage, but without any heavy tribute-paying. The guitarist has another band, Bestial Incarnation, who are rawer and more brutal.

I liked this song, except for the few times the vocalist does that wierd yell/shriek thing. It's pretty raw and has some feeling which I like. Where are they from? (Sorry if I missed you saying it earlier)