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Thorns- Thorns.

Was only listening to this yesterday myself. Vocals never did anything for me, but the guitar playing on that record is excellent.

I think that both vocalists are fine on the album, and put in decent contributions, but yeah, it's about the riffs and electronics really.

If Snorre ever manages to get the new album out I'll be curious to see how he approaches it. I have read that he regrets the clinical production of the debut, but for that era and militant industrial style of BM it makes sense. Of course, being me, I would love to hear him do an album of more warped,  lo-fi or just plain weird black metal, but I'm sure the new one, if it does ever actually get released, will have a top of the range production. Perhaps a bit more organic sounding, but still... fancy....

Ah yeah the vocals are grand, just not what Id ever reach for the record for. More just window dressing on the tunes!

Its funny he regrets the production, thats why I ended up sticking it on yesterday. I was lauding super cold guitar tones in conversation with a friend and the record came up. Its one of its standout attributes imo. While certainly an aquired taste I love how sterile it all sounds.

Id be in the same boat as you, but wouldnt be holding out much hope for a follow up album, let alone one that sounds suitably harsh.

Thorns- Thorns.

Was only listening to this yesterday myself. Vocals never did anything for me, but the guitar playing on that record is excellent.

Yeah great annoucement, been dying to see em, a trip to dublin is on the cards!

Yeah looks like a cool spot. Glad it went well. Sad I missed this, but there's only so many hotels I can justify staying in these days.

What were cutthroat like? Intrigued by the whole casette only thing

Snatchgrabber

He lives. Hes still a contrarian. Play in a band with him. Asked him why he doesnt post on the forums anymore and he said "Forgot it even existed".

Ya echoing this sentiment, not into covers bands generally speaking. Saw bloody kisses a few years ago and they were very good imo.

Seems like I missed out on an integral part of my schooling then    didnt realise it was so popular a record, better late than never!

Maybe an obscure reference but I even hear a heap of old shoot em up soundtracks in here, technosoft stuff like elemental master, thunderforce IV etc.

All-time great record. Seeing them play it in full at Hellfest 2014 was lethal, made only better by Browning introducing every song with "This next sooong, is from THE KEY!!" - the whole set was The Key.

  thats deadly. Yeah Im loving it, on my third listen today while I work. The synths are really making it for me, gives it such an odd feel. Love stumbling on classics Ive never heard of before!

Nocturnus - The Key

Super thrashy early 90s tech death, had never heard of em before last night. Nice blend of agressive thrash riffs, unhinged solos/fretboard abuse, and goofy 90s sci-fi synth. Generally dont like tech death because its so squeaky clean but this has a nice raw bite to it.

Ya as I said in the other thread, still active and it occupies a large amount of my waking thought. I took 5 years approx out from gigging, with the recent rotting christ shows as my return, and I felt like I was coming back alive if Im honest!

Had alot in the way for the aforementioned 5ish years, moving across the country, shitty work schedules, going to college at last & the associated lack of money, poor mental health etc. But I really cant see a break like that happening again, I did it out of necessity rather than choice. The entire time without playing in a band on the regular, I felt kinda, lost? So much of my personal identity over the years was tied to music, between performing, writing and earning a living with instrument repairs. When the rug got pulled and I took a step back, it was awful.

Currently, Im still in university on the way to a lvl 10 degree and a very exciting career, but in terms of vocational fulfillment nothing will ever touch writing riffs, lyrics (a recent passion of mine), and just grinding out hours playing tunes with your best mates in the jam room!

Oddly enough I quite enjoy the long commute that killed it for some of ye, for now at least, 2hrs on the motorway to contemplate, listen to tunes, enjoy silence or even an audiobook is nice!

Class, very happy yis are still at. No idea what occultronic rituals will sound like but ill be looking forward to it 

It'll all be worth it when the new records are done n dusted!

I seen ya mention on here you're out in OZ these days. At the risk of derailing the thread further, any music on the go there?

Leigh, how's it going dude? I had no idea it was you. Good to hear you're keeping busy  Are you still in Maynooth?

Nah Galway, Maynooth went tits up once the rent doubled  Bands are all in dublin though, killer commute...

What bands are you in?

Leigh here, if ya remember me from Maynooth andy 

Mortichnia still a thing, guitar parts all written on a new album, should record in the first half of this year.

Joined Fraught a few months back, lads were kind enough to let me take the reigns on writing an EP and thats due to be recorded very soon.