Would anyone be so kind as to recommend atmospheric black metal in the vein of Neige & Noirceur or Moon (Aus)? I've been listening to Neige & Noirceur over and over again but I have yet to find a band that is quite similar to him.

It's hard to describe, but I'll try: lots of very, very fast drum machine beats over slow/mid-paced black metal, often with multiple keyboards and a lot of reverb. Lots of long and drawn out songs. I hesitate to say "epic" because that implies a whole lot of things I'm not looking for but I guess it has a certain epic quality to it.

Also try some of 1349's and Dark Funeral's work.

I was listening to 1349 as I submitted my first post, but I'll check out Dark Funeral


EDIT: Another request; if I wanna get into Immortal, what album should I begin with?

Hey, I'm looking for bands that sound like Ulver's Trilogie (Bergtatt, Kveldssanger, and Nattens Madrigal- Probably my three favorite albums of all time)

Meaning, something that combines the raw black metal with 'triumphant' riffs and beautiful acoustic folk music.

Ever heard Sorgsvart?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sBlUyA7vq0

At The Heart Of Winter is prob my fav, but if you are looking for more speed try Pure Halocaust.

Seconded. If you like 'At the Heart of Winter' (if you don't, wel....) then also check out their latest album .

Some hellenic bm stuff:
-I second Acherontas (ex-Stutthof) both releases; Tam Tvan Asi and Theosis. If you like them, have a look on their splits with Necromantia and Leviathan. There are gems hidden in there.
-Also, check out Zemial. You are going to love In Monumentum without a doubt. Both harsh and clean vocals are amazing, the composition is just epic and the whole atmosphere reminds you a bit of Quorthon's early and later era.
-I don't know if you can have access on Gospel of Grief's new album, Our Symbol Is Death. There are two or three tracks uploaded on YouTube and on their myspace official page (= http://www.myspace.com/gospelofgrief), but you can get nothing of them if you don't have the whole album. The vocals, the riffs, the blast-beats are just amazing. Here sings Kaidas from Naer Mataron, too.
-A real gem are Deviser and their album Unspeakable Cults. First time listening to them, I was like 5 minutes with opened mouth. "What the fuck was that???", was my reaction. Awesome melodies, awesome riffing, and for god's shake you CAN listen to the bass, which is not two or three notes. Vocals are really good, too.

Some atmospheric bm stuff
-You should have a look on Ravencult's Temples of Torment. This band creates a so dark, cold, introvert atmosphere, like the old one (Norway, 20 years back).
-Also, hungarian bm band Bornholm is great. Easy riffs, not something special (vocals, bass, drums), but the feeling is unbelievable. Low paced bm with awesome lyrics, which travels you far far away with its atmosphere.

Right quick suggestions. I'm about to start listening to Xashtur. Which album should I start with first?

You should start with the debut album, 'Nocturnal Poisoning'. Then you could check out 'To Violate the Oblivious' and the Xasthur side of the split with Nortt.

Thank you. I'm gonna try listening to it now. Also, is 'The Funeral of Being' any good?

Well, I do own it, but to be honest I don't recall what the album sounds like anymore haha (that's also why I didn't recommended it). It get's the highest average score of all Xasthur albums so I guess it's one of his better albums. I do know that I've enjoyed it, but I have to be in the mood for Xasthur and that is not that often. But it doesn't hurt to check it out I guess .

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Well I am not really sure but you can try this:

Eternal Majesty - Le Christ Roi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2euWQC6O5c

However, I would recommend everyone - A Forest of Stars (http://www.myspace.com/aforestofstars)

Said to be "Psychedelic Black Metal" - this band is very interesting and definitely bring something new around here. I haven't heard anything like this. If you know a band similar, please tell me!

I'm looking for any bands that are similar to Svest. What I'm searching for is the rawness, the apocalyptic sound, and the melody that the group has. Something close to their album Urfaust.

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Any other black metal bands with prominent bass like Carpathian Forest?

Hey fellas, I am very much enjoying some blackened Metal bands who incorporate a blend of Black, and oldschool metal. Something like Devil lee Rot, or 'I' is what I am looking for here. Pure Blackened metal taking inspiration from the legendary decade and its Nwobhm/speed/trad beginnings. Anything else fit this query?


Cheers

I totally love this album. Absolutely insane, without a doubt.

I am quite sure that you already know the below bands, but I don't mind typing them. First of all, I will stick in french blackmetal scene:

Antaeus; they need no explanations. Albums such as De Principii Evangelikum and Blood Libels are raw fucking blackmetal masterpieces.

Sael; you should check this band out! I own Ocean demo, and their music is fucking insane. Fast paced blackmetal, heavy blastbeats, amazing vocals.

Anorexia Nervosa; close to your tastes. Check their whole discography, espacially their last full-length.

Another bands you may also find pleasure among them: Mutiilation, Bael, Nadiwrath (greek band, but I love 'em; you may not like the vocals), etc.

Oh dude, you made me look back in my collection and find some really good french blackmetal gems. That scene is fantastic!!!

I've decided to take a whack at symphonic black metal, but I honestly don't know where to start. I'm already familiar with Emperor, Limbonic Art, Troll, Tartaros and Summoning (if the last two are considered Symphonic Black Metal), so please avoid mentioning them. I prefer the more aggressive bands, please. No serene stuff. Also, the rawer the production the better. My thanks to anyone who can help with this vague request.

I've decided to take a whack at symphonic black metal, but I honestly don't know where to start. I'm already familiar with Emperor, Limbonic Art, Troll, Tartaros and Summoning (if the last two are considered Symphonic Black Metal), so please avoid mentioning them. I prefer the more aggressive bands, please. No serene stuff. Also, the rawer the production the better. My thanks to anyone who can help with this vague request.

I've decided to take a whack at symphonic black metal, but I honestly don't know where to start. I'm already familiar with Emperor, Limbonic Art, Troll, Tartaros and Summoning (if the last two are considered Symphonic Black Metal), so please avoid mentioning them. I prefer the more aggressive bands, please. No serene stuff. Also, the rawer the production the better. My thanks to anyone who can help with this vague request.

So I've been focusing more on atmospheric/spacy black metal; anyone got some good balls to the wall black metal like Gorgoroth-Incipit Satan?

When I think of atmospheric/spacey black metal the first bands come to mind would be the excellent Evilfeast and Darkspace, both of these create this great atmopshere with the help of added keyboard ambient sections. I cannot recall the above Gorgoroth song to compare to these bands but they are well worth a listen.

So I've been focusing more on atmospheric/spacy black metal; anyone got some good balls to the wall black metal like Gorgoroth-Incipit Satan?

I don't really see the link between atmospheric/spacey BM and Gorgoroth, but anyway.