Hammers Of Misfortune

Alex78 · February 22nd, 2007, 03:55 PM

There's something really weird about this band. I have no idea how to categorize them... pretty unique in my opinion. I only have The Bastard but will get The August Engine in the next few days.
Opinions? I read that there's a link to the band Lord Weird Slough Feg (?), is that a similar style?

Liquid Tension · February 22nd, 2007, 05:26 PM

The Lord Weird Slough Feg has some of the same people in it and have some very good discs out....

FYI...There is no growling in any of the other releases....

DOGGY · February 22nd, 2007, 06:06 PM

Mike Scalzi (Slough Feg mastermind/guitarist/singer) sings and plays guitar on all HoM albums. John Cobbett (HoM mastermind/guitarist) used to play guitar in Slough Feg.

soundave · February 22nd, 2007, 06:12 PM

Check out Ludicra if you like HoM. It's John Cobetts black metal band. Good stuff.

Untrue about no other HoM having growling, btw. Maybe technically, but their demo EP done under the moniker Unholy Cadaver (self-titled) has growling. Perhaps more like what Ludicra is (but Ludicra has a female lead singer/screamer).

Liquid Tension · February 22nd, 2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundave

Check out Ludicra if you like HoM. It's John Cobetts black metal band. Good stuff.

Untrue about no other HoM having growling, btw. Maybe technically, but their demo EP done under the moniker Unholy Cadaver (self-titled) has growling. Perhaps more like what Ludicra is (but Ludicra has a female lead singer/screamer).

I wasn't thinking about the demo....

Thanks for clearing that up...

Both bands are real good!

Alex78 · February 23rd, 2007, 04:02 AM

thanks, I will check out both bands

soundave · February 23rd, 2007, 10:34 AM

I just got Slough Feg (minus the "Lord Weird") - Atavism. I'll let you know what I think. Also got Ludicra's Fex Urbis Lex Orbis (my suggestion was based on "Another Great Love Song"). I'll comment on that after a few listens, too.

BTW, if you like the female vox on the August Engine and Locust Years, (Jamie Myers), then check out Wolves in the Throne Room. Scratch that. Check out WITTR regardless!

Edit:

Okay, after listening to Atavism, I can safely say that a fam of HoM's The Bastard will definitely enjoy it. Get it.

Edit 2:

Fex Urbis Lex Orbis kicks ass!

gabaghoul · February 23rd, 2007, 10:39 PM

I used to live in SF, from '97 - '00. I first got into black metal when I moved there, but it wasn't until after I moved (to Phoenix) that acts like Weakling, Ludicra, Hammers of Misfortune, Leviathan, Draugar, etc started appearing. or if they were around, they were so obscure that even the guy at Amoeba didn't talk them up and so I never heard about them. boo.

Lord Weird Slough Feg was around, though... oh and a Slayer cover band called Sleigher, they played their set dressed in Santa outfits. pretty hilarious.

-gg
np: And Oceans - The Dynamic Gallery of Thoughts

Alex78 · March 5th, 2007, 05:11 PM

Damn, The August Engine is f***** awesome!

I love Cobbett' style

soundave · March 6th, 2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex78

Damn, The August Engine is f***** awesome!

I love Cobbett' style

Yeah, it's really good. I like their most recent,Locust Years, too. They do a break down with a drum line that's pretty interesting.

BTW, Slough Feg - Atavism reminds me a lot of early, DiAnno years Maiden... good stuff.

Demilich · March 6th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Just yesterday I was trying to decide on a favourite album by this band. I ended up coming to the conclusion that each of their releases is weaker than the one before it. Unfortunate. But even The Locust Years is pretty good.

The Bastard is one of the best albums of the 21st century so far!

February 22nd, 2007, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alex78 Fretbuzz Virtuoso Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 2,227	Hammers Of Misfortune There's something really weird about this band. I have no idea how to categorize them... pretty unique in my opinion. I only have The Bastard but will get The August Engine in the next few days. Opinions? I read that there's a link to the band Lord Weird Slough Feg (?), is that a similar style? __________________ Grey is still black.

February 22nd, 2007, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Liquid Tension Shotmaker Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NJ,USA Posts: 1,349	The Lord Weird Slough Feg has some of the same people in it and have some very good discs out.... FYI...There is no growling in any of the other releases.... __________________ Enjoy the moment... It's the only way to fly!!!

February 22nd, 2007, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
soundave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA Posts: 2,121	Check out Ludicra if you like HoM. It's John Cobetts black metal band. Good stuff. Untrue about no other HoM having growling, btw. Maybe technically, but their demo EP done under the moniker Unholy Cadaver (self-titled) has growling. Perhaps more like what Ludicra is (but Ludicra has a female lead singer/screamer). __________________ Vote for my Metal Remix of Radiohead's "Reckoner"! My music at Soundclick(New stuff as of 7/13/07!) Buy my old books, movies, music, and games for cheap!

February 23rd, 2007, 04:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alex78 Fretbuzz Virtuoso Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 2,227	thanks, I will check out both bands __________________ Grey is still black.

February 23rd, 2007, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
soundave Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MA Posts: 2,121	I just got Slough Feg (minus the "Lord Weird") - Atavism. I'll let you know what I think. Also got Ludicra's Fex Urbis Lex Orbis (my suggestion was based on "Another Great Love Song"). I'll comment on that after a few listens, too. BTW, if you like the female vox on the August Engine and Locust Years, (Jamie Myers), then check out Wolves in the Throne Room. Scratch that. Check out WITTR regardless! Edit: Okay, after listening to Atavism, I can safely say that a fam of HoM's The Bastard will definitely enjoy it. Get it. Edit 2: Fex Urbis Lex Orbis kicks ass! __________________ Vote for my Metal Remix of Radiohead's "Reckoner"! My music at Soundclick(New stuff as of 7/13/07!) Buy my old books, movies, music, and games for cheap! Last edited by soundave : February 23rd, 2007 at 02:45 PM.

February 22nd, 2007, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
DOGGY Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 35	Mike Scalzi (Slough Feg mastermind/guitarist/singer) sings and plays guitar on all HoM albums. John Cobbett (HoM mastermind/guitarist) used to play guitar in Slough Feg.

February 23rd, 2007, 10:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
gabaghoul Anus, Slayer of the Gods Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 157	left SF too soon I used to live in SF, from '97 - '00. I first got into black metal when I moved there, but it wasn't until after I moved (to Phoenix) that acts like Weakling, Ludicra, Hammers of Misfortune, Leviathan, Draugar, etc started appearing. or if they were around, they were so obscure that even the guy at Amoeba didn't talk them up and so I never heard about them. boo. Lord Weird Slough Feg was around, though... oh and a Slayer cover band called Sleigher, they played their set dressed in Santa outfits. pretty hilarious. -gg np: And Oceans - The Dynamic Gallery of Thoughts

March 5th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alex78 Fretbuzz Virtuoso Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 2,227	Damn, The August Engine is f***** awesome! I love Cobbett' style __________________ Grey is still black.

March 6th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Demilich where the skies end Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,164	Just yesterday I was trying to decide on a favourite album by this band. I ended up coming to the conclusion that each of their releases is weaker than the one before it. Unfortunate. But even The Locust Years is pretty good. The Bastard is one of the best albums of the 21st century so far!