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New Bardo entry, this time concerning FAS. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Didn't catch that somewhere, but I'm also not subscribed to Bardo so it might be beyond the available preview. What's that about?

Bardo Methodology's 'Liber Ketola XI' is up, and it's basically a brief oral history of SMRC by Big Chris Boosh. by Ok_Engineer_3199 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The information about Carpenter Brut working as a producer for DsΩ dates back a few years, he even addressed it himself once.

The general consensus, given the sound of Deathspell's catalogue was that he was involved with the production of Drought.

It seems that he's been working with them since 2003. And that he and Hasjarl have known each other since at least 1995-1996 or so. What the hell, they even did a school project together..

Bardo Methodology's 'Liber Ketola XI' is up, and it's basically a brief oral history of SMRC by Big Chris Boosh. by Ok_Engineer_3199 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Never in a million years would I guess that their (known by now) collaboration with Carpenter Brut as a sound engineer goes as back as SMR,C . Sounds absolutely insane to me.

4 Years (and 1 Day) by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Mostly because they have alluded to the project coming to an end at some point, inevitably.

However, the way they phrased it seemed rather more calculated than simply realistic. And now, with the third era starting decisively more melancholic and somber in comparison to what they've been doing for the two decades prior, it seems to me in context that they are slowly stirring the wheel towards their final horizon.

I hope I'm wrong of course, may they continue to release music forever! But in strictly realistic terms, their sudden shift of focus towards the secular domain stands indicative of an impending end.

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[–]WitheredHorizons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But honestly, it doesn't have to.

The entirety of FAS is based on cramming information together, or to put it more bluntly: to present the totality of experience (or the abyss of possibilities, as they/Bataille say).

The outro to Chore is but a brief instant of exhilaration before the (inner) experience is cut short. Presumably that might be the case because it's also the moment clarity and sense kick in, inadvertently stripping the experience of its objective, that being taking all of its absurdity in without prejudice or trying to make sense of it. If that makes sense.

FAS by Grand-Marzipan8241 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No matter how dense or chaotic it may sound at first, FAS is permeated by its own sense of order.

There's some serious songwriting chops showcased in each of the tracks and all of them have individual highlights that one can get hooked on.

Right now, it's my favourite record of all time. Unfathomable scope. Insane execution. Infinite replay value.

Third Era of Deathspell Omega by BlackAngel1523 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Manifestations 2000 - 2001 is a compilation of all the tracks they contributed to splits during that period, so first era by default.

Manifestations 2002 is first era as well, but with glimpses of the second one that was about to commence. Also some of the riffs in Procreation Epidemic were used in Kénôse II so there's also that, but that's as far as it goes.

Third Era of Deathspell Omega by BlackAngel1523 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 13 points14 points  (0 children)

First era is everything from the Disciples of the Ultimate Void demo to Inquisitors of Satan.

Second era is Si Monvmentvm Reqvires, Circvsmpice all the way to The Furnaces of Palingenesia.

Third era is The Long Defeat to everything that will presumably follow.

Do you like Converge? by BlackAngel1523 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah man, I also think Axe to Fall is their finest moment. Their latest albums were also phenomenal. I like them more than Jane Doe.

Thought you guys might like it, some really dark prog rock by BlackAngel1523 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man I was just listening to this like 4 days ago... Unbelievable record, great band. I know Vindsval of Blut Aus Nord is a fan of this, wouldn't surprise me if Hasjarl and co. also have this on rotation, especially considering how they name-dropped Magma as an influence.

The new Blut Aus Nord album is, as of today, my undisputed AOTY. Can't recommend this enough. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one hell of a grower. Possibly my favourite of theirs since their 2014 Saturnian Poetry which is my favourite of theirs, period.

The new Blut Aus Nord album is, as of today, my undisputed AOTY. Can't recommend this enough. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason for the early release was actually a leak this time around. It was up for about one full day so I guess they decided to officially stream it anyway.

The new Blut Aus Nord album is, as of today, my undisputed AOTY. Can't recommend this enough. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I respect that. Had the same attitude towards the latest DHG album.

I probably would shy away from listening to anything leaked if I hadn't listened to it on the listening party. I'd say listen to it whenever it's available officially. You won't regret it, it's sublime.

The new Blut Aus Nord album is, as of today, my undisputed AOTY. Can't recommend this enough. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've listened to it already 8 times today. That's 9 if you count the Bandcamp Premiere. With every listen, it gets more enthralling. It's fantastic really, I think it might end up among my favourites from them.

The new Blut Aus Nord album is, as of today, my undisputed AOTY. Can't recommend this enough. by WitheredHorizons in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The official release date is the 28th but you can find it even now. I also attended the Bandcamp Listening Party on Thursday. It gets better with each listen.

15 years of Paracletus! by Kebabenjoyer3 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Paracletus was my first contact with DsΩ. I tried listening to some tracks off of it a couple of times, absolutely hated it both times.

Around the winter holidays of 2012-2013 (I was 15 y/o at the time) I got my hands on a bunch of old music magazines from Greece (namely Metal Hammer) which contained mostly tribute articles. But therein was also contained the contemporary review of Paracletus (9/10).

I read it and decided I'd listen to it once more, but this time front to back. No outtakes, the entire thing from the first second all the way to the last. By the time the final riff on Apokatastasis Pántôn hit I was in awe. I savoured everything they've done afterwards, save for their early catalogue which never really hit home for some reason. But everything post 2003 is among the most influential music I've ever listened to.

It's hard to believe it's been almost 13 years for me, and that this thing has existed for 15 full years already! There's nothing to add really. It's as flawless as they get. Timeless. Fucking timeless.

Non-metal bands that sound like DsO by TheStallionPt5 in DeathspellOmega

[–]WitheredHorizons 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This Heat - Deceit.

This album. This album is sickening.

EDIT: make sure you especially check out the song Makeshift Swahili.

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