Molested - "Blod Draum"

MFJ · March 8th, 2007, 08:44 AM

Yeah, it's actually really good. First band of Oystein G. Brun of Borknagar fame, for those who aren't aware.

Brutal and rifftastic death metal with some very melodic and folky moments. Acoustic guitars are incorporated, but not in a style like In Flames or At the Gates. They often play along with the death metal riffs right in the background, creating a really creepy and beautiful combo. We also hear some entirely folk parts that are made up of fiddles and other such traditional instruments. The title track "Blod Draum" is a bagpipe/keyboard drone along with some jewharp action and a blastbeat throughout almost the entire thing. You need to hear it to understand, but it's genius. Great vocals, but the production is kind of muddy. Picking out the riffs can be hard at first (like the Borknagar s/t), but when you do, this is great. TIGHT musicianship and brilliant drumming. Premium Norwegian death metal.

1. A Strife Won At Wraith 04:28
2. Along The Misty Morass 03:34
3. Unborn Woods In Doom 03:34
4. Following The Growls 05:44
5. Blod Draum 03:18
6. The Hate From Miasma Storms 03:44
7. Carved By Raven Claws 03:17
8. A Glade Of Ingrown Blood 03:44
9. Forlorn As A Mist Of Grief 04:44
Total playing time 36:07

MFJ · March 8th, 2007, 08:46 AM

oh, samples later...

unless someone else can do them sooner

Thanatopsis123 · March 8th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Well, consider my curiosity piqued.

Doomcifer · March 8th, 2007, 09:08 AM

It's a pretty good album but I just cant get past the vocals.

swizzlenuts · March 8th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Blod Draum FUCKING rules, one of the best death metal albums

Following the Growls
http://www.sendspace.com/file/qlwqfw

Forlorn as a Mist of Grief
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ds9qr

Doomcifer I think you need to listen more

Doomcifer · March 8th, 2007, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swizzlenuts

Blod Draum FUCKING rules, one of the best death metal albums

Following the Growls
http://www.sendspace.com/file/qlwqfw

Forlorn as a Mist of Grief
http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ds9qr

Doomcifer I think you need to listen more

Touche.

I just dont like them really super-duper low vomit growls. Im more of a fan of the screaming growls. w/e

swizzlenuts · March 8th, 2007, 09:26 AM

I absolutely love vocals like this, the deep long gaseous vocals like Immolation or Demigod. Vomit growls is the bullshit like Dying Fetus.

Doomcifer · March 8th, 2007, 09:27 AM

Yeah, Dying Fetus vocals =

Literally.

swizzlenuts · March 8th, 2007, 09:27 AM

Dying Fetus =

any ways, this album has tons of atmosphere the drumming is almost non stop being utilized like black metal, but with death metal vocals and death metal riffing.

Ars Magna · March 8th, 2007, 10:45 AM

This is a great fucking album. I'm always somewhat surprised that it went (or seemed to go) highly unnoticed. I have a promo copy of the follow-up ep, as well. I remember thinking it wasn't as good at the time, but I should probably pull that out for another listen.

JayKeeley · March 8th, 2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ars Magna

This is a great fucking album. I'm always somewhat surprised that it went (or seemed to go) highly unnoticed. .

Huh, I almost didn't even bother opening this thread simply because the band name is MOLESTED.

Considering the theme(s) of the album, and the song titles, having a name like Molested just seems like the wrong choice.

Anyway, I'll check out those samples.

March 8th, 2007, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
MFJ loaded Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Behind the mist. Posts: 9,285	Yeah, it's actually really good. First band of Oystein G. Brun of Borknagar fame, for those who aren't aware. Brutal and rifftastic death metal with some very melodic and folky moments. Acoustic guitars are incorporated, but not in a style like In Flames or At the Gates. They often play along with the death metal riffs right in the background, creating a really creepy and beautiful combo. We also hear some entirely folk parts that are made up of fiddles and other such traditional instruments. The title track "Blod Draum" is a bagpipe/keyboard drone along with some jewharp action and a blastbeat throughout almost the entire thing. You need to hear it to understand, but it's genius. Great vocals, but the production is kind of muddy. Picking out the riffs can be hard at first (like the Borknagar s/t), but when you do, this is great. TIGHT musicianship and brilliant drumming. Premium Norwegian death metal. 1. A Strife Won At Wraith 04:28 2. Along The Misty Morass 03:34 3. Unborn Woods In Doom 03:34 4. Following The Growls 05:44 5. Blod Draum 03:18 6. The Hate From Miasma Storms 03:44 7. Carved By Raven Claws 03:17 8. A Glade Of Ingrown Blood 03:44 9. Forlorn As A Mist Of Grief 04:44 Total playing time 36:07 __________________ Noltem - "Mannaz" EP coming soon! Last edited by MFJ : March 8th, 2007 at 08:48 AM.

March 8th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
MFJ loaded Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Behind the mist. Posts: 9,285	oh, samples later... unless someone else can do them sooner __________________ Noltem - "Mannaz" EP coming soon!

March 8th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thanatopsis123 The cake is a lie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Not Japan Posts: 6,354	Well, consider my curiosity piqued. __________________

March 8th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Doomcifer I Flip More Than a Burger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: FUBAR, Rhode Island Posts: 20,236	It's a pretty good album but I just cant get past the vocals. __________________ My heart burns like fire but my eyes are as cold as dead ashes. Top 3 Albums Currently Making My Dick Hard: Harvey Milk - Life...The Best Game In Town Torche - Meanderthal Hammers Of Misfortune - The Bastard

March 8th, 2007, 09:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
swizzlenuts Smoke Pipe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham Posts: 6,069	Blod Draum FUCKING rules, one of the best death metal albums Following the Growls http://www.sendspace.com/file/qlwqfw Forlorn as a Mist of Grief http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ds9qr Doomcifer I think you need to listen more __________________ "The three of us sat there, quietly and with our eyes closed, for 37+ minutes. When it was over, we turned to each other and, without saying a word, gave each other high-fives." - Ogre after listening to Plague of the Planets for the first time.

March 8th, 2007, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
swizzlenuts Smoke Pipe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham Posts: 6,069	I absolutely love vocals like this, the deep long gaseous vocals like Immolation or Demigod. Vomit growls is the bullshit like Dying Fetus. __________________ "The three of us sat there, quietly and with our eyes closed, for 37+ minutes. When it was over, we turned to each other and, without saying a word, gave each other high-fives." - Ogre after listening to Plague of the Planets for the first time.

March 8th, 2007, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Doomcifer I Flip More Than a Burger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: FUBAR, Rhode Island Posts: 20,236	Yeah, Dying Fetus vocals = Literally. __________________ My heart burns like fire but my eyes are as cold as dead ashes. Top 3 Albums Currently Making My Dick Hard: Harvey Milk - Life...The Best Game In Town Torche - Meanderthal Hammers Of Misfortune - The Bastard

March 8th, 2007, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
swizzlenuts Smoke Pipe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham Posts: 6,069	Dying Fetus = any ways, this album has tons of atmosphere the drumming is almost non stop being utilized like black metal, but with death metal vocals and death metal riffing. __________________ "The three of us sat there, quietly and with our eyes closed, for 37+ minutes. When it was over, we turned to each other and, without saying a word, gave each other high-fives." - Ogre after listening to Plague of the Planets for the first time.

March 8th, 2007, 10:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ars Magna Ars Magna Recordings Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States Posts: 986	This is a great fucking album. I'm always somewhat surprised that it went (or seemed to go) highly unnoticed. I have a promo copy of the follow-up ep, as well. I remember thinking it wasn't as good at the time, but I should probably pull that out for another listen. __________________ www.arsmagnarecordings.com