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Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Ascension (BM from Germany)
As you all know, I rarely rave about a band belonging to the "extreme metal" section...
Once in a while, an album comes out of nowhere (usually because a friend advised me about it) and blows my mind.
It recently happened to me with Ascension's debut album, Consolamentum. It's a german BM band formed in 2007.
I loved the how the doomy parts worked with the rest, the super-melodic lead guitars and even the vocals!
So, listen to Consolamentum and tell me if you know any other album of its kind.
Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4msNeZyUmto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqXmalk40s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBpKVac0DJU
Author:  traptunderice [ Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ascension (BM from Germany)
The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
an album comes out of nowhere (usually because a friend advised me about it) and blows my mind.
Exactly what happened to me when you mentioned this album. So fucking good.

Legacy mentioned DsO in reference to them and that's my first thought. Rebellion Flesh reminds me of the newest Watain in some ways. Hmmm don't have an expansive knowledge of who sounds like a riffier DsO.
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:16 pm ]
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I guess we'll have to wait for the "experts" to tell us...

Anyone? :unsure:
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:43 pm ]
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
I guess we'll have to wait for the "experts" to tell us...

Anyone? :unsure:


Referring to a person's expertise paranthetically isn't exactly the most tactful way of going about asking for rec's now, is it?

Just saying, is all.
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:50 pm ]
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Yeah, you're probably right.
Not what I meant.
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:11 pm ]
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
Yeah, you're probably right.
Not what I meant.


it's cool... obviously Watain, Ondskapt come to mind.
Try Svartsyn (SWE), as well.
there are others, and I will sort through my collection when I have the chance tonight and see what else I can find that may satisfy your query, but I am on the way out right now.

To be honest, I don't usually dig this style of BM, ergo I'm probably not the best person to give recs for this particular style of BM, though there are a few that are quite good.
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:18 pm ]
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Also, even though they sound nothing like Ascension, check out Inquisition, if you haven't already.
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:45 pm ]
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Thanks Val.
Wiil do.
Author:  North From Here [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:07 pm ]
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Good stuff, Stefan, thank you. I might recommend Katharsis themselves, particularly their 2006 World Without End. It is a bit more traditional, but they always know how to write good riffs.
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:06 pm ]
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To get back to this thread, I really can't think of much more to add... maybe try some of the Finnish bands, like Behexen, Horna, etc.
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:42 am ]
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Are you familiar with Arckanum?
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:39 pm ]
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Not that I can tell.
Author:  Milan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:41 pm ]
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In that case you're missing out on some great black metal.
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 6:50 pm ]
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No doubt I've been missing a lot of great BM since I'm rarely in the mood for this kind of music.

Have you heard Ascension, Milan?
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:10 pm ]
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
Not that I can tell.


Check out Fran Marder (a good place to start), if you are so inclined. Very well done BM, done in the old way but not overly raw.
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:28 pm ]
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Thanks, Val.
Will do.
Author:  Milan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:28 pm ]
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
No doubt I've been missing a lot of great BM since I'm rarely in the mood for this kind of music.

Have you heard Ascension, Milan?


Not yet, mostly due to the fact that I barely listen to any music during this time of year (fucking exams!). But since om not studying at the moment I'll give em a listen right now.
Author:  cry of the banshee [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:32 pm ]
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The Annoying Frenchman wrote:
Thanks, Val.
Will do.


Any time.
Author:  Milan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:44 pm ]
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I'm not too keen on the vocals, but that may change given time.
Grey Light Sibling definitely has some great riffing going on and Consolamentum does remind me of Arckanum a little bit, definitely his last two albums (which are great too by the way).
Overall I'd say they're one of the more interesting black metal bands I've heard recently. Thanks for the recommendation!
Author:  The Annoying Frenchman [ Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:37 am ]
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You're welcome Milan. :wink:

So... Based on the recommandations on this very thread and the reviews I could read on Metal Archives, I will try the following albums:

Watain - Casus Luciferi
Inquisition - Into the Infernal Regions of the Ancient Cult
Katharsis - World Without End
Behexen - By the Blessing of Satan
Horna - Envaatnags Eflos Solf Esgantaavne
Arckanum - ÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞÞ + Fran Marder

Thoughts? Other Recommandations?
Anybody else tried Ascension? Zaddy???
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