I just gave this lot a listen and their demo has plenty of promise. There is a fairly heavy Darkthrone influence which is alright by me. The Draighean on bass and vocals is not the same Draighean who played bass and vocals in Geasa I'm assuming as he sounds quite different, but who knows. I'll keep an eye open for a physical release. It's always good to see decent black metal emerge from here.
https://gealachireland.bandcamp.com/
This reminds me, I have yet to grab the Chapel Flames album...
Not the same Draigheen. Ya it's a savage demo. Nice mix of styles and riffs are well catchy. I know the lads. A lot of promise there.
Loving this!
It's a bit boring in fairness.
Chapel Flames + 1 :abbath:
Im really enjoying it, as you say nice darkthrone buzz off it.
Had a listen and it was ok, didnt really grab me but I'll be curious to see them at Siege,may translate better live .
At the risk of kicking off a row,further confirmation that Slidhr aside, we really dont excel at black metal here.
Quote from: Pentagrimes on July 17, 2019, 08:10:18 AMAt the risk of kicking off a row,further confirmation that Slidhr aside, we really dont excel at black metal here.
Totally agree pal. We need another famine.
Quote from: Pentagrimes on July 17, 2019, 08:10:18 AM
Had a listen and it was ok, didnt really grab me but I'll be curious to see them at Siege,may translate better live .
At the risk of kicking off a row,further confirmation that Slidhr aside, we really dont excel at black metal here.
As always JD and Wann reign supreme and this, while showing early promise, doesn't challenge that theory. Still, they have my ear and I remain hopeful that they will grow into a worthy contender.
I'm on a huge traditional BM buzz lately (listening to Moonblood at the minute) and I'd love to hear a band have a real go at a proper 90s sound. We need Geasa (Starside only) part 2 to emerge. The Darkthrone element in these lads' sound very much appeals.
There's a new Fuil na Seanchoille record coming that may well get close to scratching that itch.
This isn't terrible or anything just to clarify, it has all the right ingredients, it just seems a little pedestrian. It doesn't have the venom or malice. or even the sheer weirdness, that BM needs. Which is I think the common problem with a lot of the stuff from here. I'd say the same about Chapel Flames or Molde - both are grand for the style but are just missing the real nastiness I look for in this kinda stuff . It's just very tame or something.
I'm not a big black metal fan in general though, and like Andy I suppose what I do listen to is more the ratty 90s "recorded on a four track" type stuff, and growing up around that has very much shaped/warped my perception of BM. I don't think we need another Geasa or "Dark Romanticism" though.
I'd be happy with a good rip off of either of those demos but I'd love to hear a band capture the essence of either while delivering something that is their own.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on July 17, 2019, 09:08:54 AM
I'd be happy with a good rip off of either of those demos but I'd love to hear a band capture the essence of either while delivering something that is their own.
This.
We also have zero symphonic black metal bands which is my preferred style.
I was at Carach angren on a Saturday night in Dolan's and was expecting it to be full but it was fairly empty which surprised me.
Is it just a case of that style not being popular here at all?
Dunno, it's the age old debate isn't it? we've always been a bit behind with any kind of metal really - when Death Metal was at it's peak in the early 90s there were only a handful of bands, and even fewer doing it well, and it seems like when Black Metal kinda took over in the church burning era it was definitely popular with listeners but of the handful of short lived bands that popped up the standard was pretty poor. It just seems to be the one underground genre no-one here bar JD and that earliest Primordial stuff has really cracked.
I suppose it took the latter half of the 2010s for us to really get good at death metal (though that's kind of dying off now, no pun intended) so come about 2024 we'll have an amazing raw, inventive BM scene. You'd think years of Catholic repression + loads of beautiful natural scenery would be a recipe for savage black metal, but nope :laugh:
Nice one for the heads up McLove. Sounds interesting to me, much prefer it to the Chapel Flames chaos, that's not my thing at all.
I was passing the old homestead in Ballyvolane the other week and saw a lad in a Mayhem t-shirt with a guitar over the shoulder looking like he was heading to the bandrooms in Blackpool so was wondering was there new heads about up to no good. Wonder was it this crowd? Anyway looking forward to checking them out at Siege.
Forgive my ignorance, what's this "JD" ye're on about? Carnun and Moonfog anyone? Nails did a cool Moonfog video on YouTube but I can't find it right now.
Just found this re JK of AOP:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/lifestyle/culture/from-black-metal-to-bliss-signal-913447.html
Also just found out about this Wexford sham, I must check it out:
https://gaoth.bandcamp.com/releases
The best for last, albeit some dodgy mix up's this contains some class surprises (esp. For you Jamie!), I just found this pure gold:
https://youtu.be/dvZfX2oAOuc
Quote from: Snare on July 17, 2019, 11:13:54 PM
Forgive my ignorance, what's this "JD" ye're on about?
Joe Deegan (Slidhr)
Giving this another listen here now. Still no sign of the tape release. It'll be interesting to see how they get on at the weekend with Sacrilegia, how they decide to present themselves etc. Spikes, pig's blood, corpsepaint and burning upsidedown crosses or fakkk offff! :abbath:
Savage filthy bass sound on this, by the way.
They'll have the tape at the gig this weekend aparently. Looking forward to get that too.
Cool.
The boys are going all out for this gig.
They even have their own 'FLAIL OV VENOM' zine on offer on the night.
From their post on FB about it...
"Available on the night, a new Cork-based fanzine; FLAIL OV VENOM is a DIY underground metal zine, edited and curated by local fans and musicians. Featuring 22 pages of music reviews, interviews, art, adverts and more.
Volume 1 features an interview with ChapelFlames, reviews of the latest KRINGA, MATTERHORN, INCULTER, SACRILEGIA releases and many more extreme metal content that will interest fans of the bands on the night. A collectors item for local heads for sure.
There will be 30 copies available on the night of the gig, with more available to order after the night. Each copy is 3 euros and has flyers, music download codes, a sticker and is kept within a plastic sleeve.
Further plans have already begun for volume 2.
-BLACK SPEED DEATH TERROR FOR ETERNITY-"
(https://scontent.fdub5-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/69889929_2509061792670874_7347412304297721856_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_oc=AQl3-Axn5H7siZa8V46kECLCpHebFaF0teC1a1AoEzdGi3fRrTRfIBxSxmrNSpAPvbs&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub5-1.fna&oh=4a137afdabeef3c85585fb9e96cea00c&oe=5E15810B)
Nice! Good to see them getting stuck in.
That's cool!I'd seen some Instagram shenanigans,didnt connect the dots.
Just noticed 'tape trading' listen on the front of the zine. Colour me intrigued.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on September 11, 2019, 05:59:51 PM
Just noticed 'tape trading' listen on the front of the zine. Colour me intrigued.
I'm sure the Sacrilegia buckos would nab you a copy.
says "More available to order after the night" though, should be grand?
Any sign of this tape getting pressed again?
Lads have a new tape coming out.
Order details posted on ther FB page (see below)
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+LIVE CASSETTE TAPE+
"The Longest Night" is a live recording of our performance at "The Paranoid Pit" last month. It is available on cassette tape and 'name your price' digitally via our Bandcamp page below. For those of you who missed the debut demo, it is included on Side B of the tape, courtesy of Fomorian Hate Records. Limited to 40 copies, first 20 up now. Shipping begins next week.
https://gealachireland.bandcamp.com/album/the-longest-night-live-in-cork-2019
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Black shell cassette tape with black/clear case and double sided card. Hand numbered and pro-duplicated.
Side A (Live)
1. Miserere Mei, Deus (Intro)
2. Verminsfog
3. The Mire
4. His Masters Void
5. Nailed to the Cross of Plagues
6. Cailleach
Side B (Demo)
1. Die Eiskonig
2. Nailed to the Cross of Plagues
3. The Mire
Good stuff. I missed the demo so this will do.
Seen these lads at the weekend in Limerick, they were excellent live, looking forward to seeing them again.
Listening to the live side of 'The Longest Night' and I think these dudes are on to something alright. I think the standout song at the minute is 'His Master's Void'. Some interesting ideas being played with there without compromising that good old BM feeling.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on January 25, 2020, 02:27:19 AM
Listening to the live side of 'The Longest Night' and I think these dudes are on to something alright. I think the standout song at the minute is 'His Master's Void'. Some interesting ideas being played with there without compromising that good old BM feeling.
It's brilliant, isn't it. They're the most interesting biys around at the moment for my money. Proper unique atmosphere at their gigs, too. Burning sage is a masterstroke. They've got an Irish gig smell associated with them now that's not just pit sweat and Guinness farts.
We'll have these long-sleeves tomorrow night in the Spailpin. 15 quid each. Online orders to follow if you miss the gig.
Listening to Everdead Wood at the minute. Interesting stuff. Dunno what's in the water in Cork at the minute but long may it continue. A tape of this demo would be welcome.
Quote from: Eoin McLove on April 05, 2020, 10:18:50 PM
Listening to Everdead Wood at the minute. Interesting stuff. Dunno what's in the water in Cork at the minute but long may it continue. A tape of this demo would be welcome.
Cans of Beamish
As posted on facebook;
"We are glad to announce that our debut album is finally coming to life. During the last few weeks, we have pieced together a completely DIY recording. Having completed everything instrumentally, vocals are now being recorded. Nathair (drums) is also preparing the album artwork. We will be posting updates as things progress.
The album will feature 6 songs and an intro, some you have heard, others you have not. It will regard themes of primitive occultism, Gaelic demonism and moonworshipping terror. The name, tracklist and art will be revealed soon."
Art being done atm, tipping away at the mix. Vocals getting sorted this week.
Good stuff. Looking forward to hearing it.
Looking forward to hearing these tunes! Also can't wait to see the artwork as the artwork your not using is brilliant!
Looking forward to it. A tape repressing of The Longest Night wouldn't be too shabby too, seeing as I slept on it the first time round!
Great to read that an album is on the way! Everything has been class so far.
For anyone who cares, currently doing the vocals for the album at home, for obvious reasons. Instrumentally been done for a while, total DIY recording. Art is done too.
We're currently a two-piece so looking for a guitarist, but still tipping away writing the next thing regardless.
There's an update without any actual updates.
Excited to hear the album! Best of luck with the guitarist situation
Class to read that the album is nearly ready. Looking forward to hearing it!
Good luck with the guitarist search.
Looking forward to hearing this.
Just threw up a post, the album is out this Friday. Just digital so far but wouldn't rule out a physical unless there's interest.
The band has disbanded as well, so the album js the last thing to come.
Looking forward to this, sad to see the band cease after this but all the best to ye in your future projects.
Quote from: boozegeune on September 20, 2021, 12:23:00 PM
Looking forward to this, sad to see the band cease after this but all the best to ye in your future projects.
Cheers. Have everything lined up for a new thing, preparing to record soon.
Looking forward to this. Pity you've pulled the plug on the band but I'll keep an eye out for what you do next.
Out now on Bandcamp with a tape pre-order is anyone is interested: https://gealachireland.bandcamp.com/album/the-elatha-ancestry
Thanks for all the support up to this point.
Quote from: CorkonianHunger on September 24, 2021, 06:42:44 PM
Out now on Bandcamp with a tape pre-order is anyone is interested: https://gealachireland.bandcamp.com/album/the-elatha-ancestry
Thanks for all the support up to this point.
This is class
Tapes ordered, shipping as soon as they arrive.
Quote from: Ollie on September 29, 2021, 10:40:21 AM
This is class
Nice one!
Have this on again this morning, absolutely stellar back to front, looking forward to getting the tape!
Is Cursewielder moving into your main thing?
Quote from: Pentagrimes on October 07, 2021, 04:38:49 PM
Is Cursewielder moving into your main thing?
No I have a new lineup, name and songs with plans to record in the coming months. Might also try for Visceral Gleam live.
Just got my copy of the tape today—it's class!