Hi !

I'm looking for raw, harsh, complex, polyrhythmic black metal with tons of sound layers ... I'm not against some violins too. I loved Paysage d'Hiver's s/t, Weakling's Dead as Dreams and globally Jute Gyte's works, and I'd like to find something way more dense than these three. Does anyone know if such a band/album exists ?

Thanks in advance !

What's up again guys? It's Me again just looking for some recs! I was hoping you guy's could rec me some occult black metal similar to Mortuary Drape both in the unique sound and occult lyrical themes? I appreciate it an thank you in advance.

What about some black metal with some classic rock/metal influence and great guitar solos?

Hi !

I'm looking for raw, harsh, complex, polyrhythmic black metal with tons of sound layers ... I'm not against some violins too. I loved Paysage d'Hiver's s/t, Weakling's Dead as Dreams and globally Jute Gyte's works, and I'd like to find something way more dense than these three. Does anyone know if such a band/album exists ?

Thanks in advance !

Well, this request is general enough to go in here and I can't go into a ton of detail because I don't know too much about this black metal subgenre. So, I've been wanting some symphonic black metal, but a lot of bands just seem to go too far on the symphonic end of things and fail to sound like black metal to me, the dense tremolo riffing and stabbing yet claustrophobic atmosphere all but gone. I've listened to carach angren, and while musically impressive, the riffs and overall sound are too thin and airy for me. I love emperor of course, and when you listen to 'I am the black wizards' the guitar riffs are the centerpeice with the keyboards providing a lush nocturnal vibe, mirrorthrone uses symphonic elements to build a titanically thick and lurching sound, chthonic throws their native folk music into melodic black metal, anorexia nervosa pulls of the sound without losing an ounce of ferocity, and obtained enslavement mixes 2nd wave black metal with complex orchestration within compromising either component. So basically, I'm looking for symphonic black metal that still sounds like black metal.

You'll be hard pressed to find polyrhythmic black metal, or at least few bands make it very apparent. I can't think of anything off the bat. 'Layered' immediately made me think of Abigor and The Ruins of Beverast. Perhaps you're looking for bands in the vein of Krallice (judging from the fact that you like Weakling), in which case I can't help you beyond this.

Trying to get into some more post-black metal. I'd prefer it to be fast paced with very high vocals(think Peste Noire) and no doom or ambient sections, but still atmospheric, if that makes any sense. Think Lantlos' faster songs, or this very nice song.

Maybe this.

What's up again guys? It's Me again just looking for some recs! I was hoping you guy's could rec me some occult black metal similar to Mortuary Drape both in the unique sound and occult lyrical themes? I appreciate it an thank you in advance.

Though I appreciate it this if not simply for the giant pair of balls on the cover giving me a good laugh lol, they don't really remind me of Mortuary Drape all too much :/

That's pretty much perfect, exactly what I'm looking for. Wait, how have these guys not had more exposure?

Yeah, that cover is hilarious! They have some of MD's atmosphere and a bit of the "necro" black metal style, at least if you consider early MD.

Evangelion2014: Also check out Kvist. It's much like In the Nightside Eclipse, but a little more folk-tinged.

Ha, I think the symphonic black metal market is slightly overcrowded...too many bands around, difficult to find real gems.

I will use this opportunity as a shameless pimp of a Chinese band named Screaming Savior.

Excuse me if they're slightly too melodic, but do try them out as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqIsYhYZpEA They fuckin' rule.

Well, this request is general enough to go in here and I can't go into a ton of detail because I don't know too much about this black metal subgenre. So, I've been wanting some symphonic black metal, but a lot of bands just seem to go too far on the symphonic end of things and fail to sound like black metal to me, the dense tremolo riffing and stabbing yet claustrophobic atmosphere all but gone. I've listened to carach angren, and while musically impressive, the riffs and overall sound are too thin and airy for me. I love emperor of course, and when you listen to 'I am the black wizards' the guitar riffs are the centerpeice with the keyboards providing a lush nocturnal vibe, mirrorthrone uses symphonic elements to build a titanically thick and lurching sound, chthonic throws their native folk music into melodic black metal, anorexia nervosa pulls of the sound without losing an ounce of ferocity, and obtained enslavement mixes 2nd wave black metal with complex orchestration within compromising either component. So basically, I'm looking for symphonicn Vlack metal that still sounds like black metal.

I'm looking for something like "tribal" black metal. Possibly lyrically based on tribes but musically geared towards a tribal sound with tribal drums, maybe howling and generally pretty aggressive

Yeah a maybe a touch less riff based than I'd like but it's definitely something i'd listen to when I want to listen to 'takasago army'.

I know of kvist already, but haven't got around to listening to their album.

I'm looking for something like "tribal" black metal. Possibly lyrically based on tribes but musically geared towards a tribal sound with tribal drums, maybe howling and generally pretty aggressive

Well, this request is general enough to go in here and I can't go into a ton of detail because I don't know too much about this black metal subgenre. So, I've been wanting some symphonic black metal, but a lot of bands just seem to go too far on the symphonic end of things and fail to sound like black metal to me, the dense tremolo riffing and stabbing yet claustrophobic atmosphere all but gone. I've listened to carach angren, and while musically impressive, the riffs and overall sound are too thin and airy for me. I love emperor of course, and when you listen to 'I am the black wizards' the guitar riffs are the centerpeice with the keyboards providing a lush nocturnal vibe, mirrorthrone uses symphonic elements to build a titanically thick and lurching sound, chthonic throws their native folk music into melodic black metal, anorexia nervosa pulls of the sound without losing an ounce of ferocity, and obtained enslavement mixes 2nd wave black metal with complex orchestration within compromising either component. So basically, I'm looking for symphonicn Vlack metal that still sounds like black metal.

Well, this request is general enough to go in here and I can't go into a ton of detail because I don't know too much about this black metal subgenre. So, I've been wanting some symphonic black metal, but a lot of bands just seem to go too far on the symphonic end of things and fail to sound like black metal to me, the dense tremolo riffing and stabbing yet claustrophobic atmosphere all but gone. I've listened to carach angren, and while musically impressive, the riffs and overall sound are too thin and airy for me. I love emperor of course, and when you listen to 'I am the black wizards' the guitar riffs are the centerpeice with the keyboards providing a lush nocturnal vibe, mirrorthrone uses symphonic elements to build a titanically thick and lurching sound, chthonic throws their native folk music into melodic black metal, anorexia nervosa pulls of the sound without losing an ounce of ferocity, and obtained enslavement mixes 2nd wave black metal with complex orchestration within compromising either component. So basically, I'm looking for symphonic black metal that still sounds like black metal.