New MGŁA album

[Snare]

I was checking out the next morning from the Limerick City Hotel at the same time as the Mgla lads. I didn't say anything as I wasn't sure how they'd take being out of their personas, and then having to engage or deny 

Twas a bit strange really, especially as I was itching to get some vinyl that they probably hoarded after selling out of the allocated vinyl the night before, and was probably in their transport in the same car park! Must get some vinyl yet...

But yeah, awkward! Anyway, they seem to be concentrating on Hauntologist, which  I haven't checked out yet properly - worth checking out?

[Eoin McLove]

For me, I think Mgła are a one album band. With Hearts Towards None or Exercises In Futility are all you need. Both are interchangeable to my ear, but both are enjoyable. I always enjoyed them live I have to say, but I can't see myself ever buying any more of their albums.

[mickO)))]

Groza and the EPs don't sound like anything that came after them. The bad thing about Mgla is just like Revenge, Gorgoroth and a few other bands they never change the setlist live with the exception of adding a new song or 2 if a new album has been released. Overall I think Kriegsmaschine are the better band.

I didn't say anything as I wasn't sure how they'd take being out of their personas, and then having to engage or deny 

They don't try to hide what they look like. Most times that I have seen them they will come out without the masks for the sound check. They have said the reason for the masks is so people will focus completely on the music. The drummer has loads of videos of himself up on youtube without the mask playing through different songs.

[open face surgery]

For me, I think Mgła are a one album band. With Hearts Towards None or Exercises In Futility are all you need. Both are interchangeable to my ear, but both are enjoyable. I always enjoyed them live I have to say, but I can't see myself ever buying any more of their albums.

In 100% agreement.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

I'd call Exercises the perfecting of WHTN rather than just interchangeable. Age of Excuse added absolutely nothing though alright. Groza is a bit different, but at the same time very clearly already on the same "perfecting" trajectory through the next two; hadn't come into their own yet, the influences more obvious, etc. Not familiar enough with the EPs to comment.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

There is a new song up on YouTube but it's an old one apparently, didn't make a cut for "EiF".

https://youtu.be/VlB38hoJVm0?si=8DJ42kJH0wxRKIAv

Just listening now. Great tune! Not surprising a leftover from that session would be this good.

[koper]

Not familiar enough with the EPs to comment.

I find "Mdłości" EP to be their best achievement, part two especially. It's much rawer than everything from "WHTN" onwards.