Whoever gives you these recommendations is hitting all the right spots, man, seriously. That's a hell of a track right there. Leviathan is a big name in black metal underground scene, pretty much from the very beginning of rough and extremely prolific demo times all the way to less frequent but always entirely unique and carefully created LPs. This band, or should I say, one-man-band, is all over the place, for all the right reasons.
This is one dude? I guess that's not as uncommon in BM as other genres but it still blows my mind every time I hear about 'bands' being a solo project.
@@CriticalReactions I came here to second the reactions. You really are hitting the nail on the head with the metal reactions. One of the few people I've seen listening to the underground. Given the currently climate of the world, I'd definitely recommend checking out "Nokturnal Mortum - Україна / Ukraine"
@@CriticalReactions Indeed, one dude, and his work is a crazy ride all the way through. Fun fact - the 4th LP - "Massive Conspiracy Against All Life" (called "Perverse Calculus" then) was originally supposed to be the released under the name of his second, also solo, project - Lurker of Chalice, however there was some copyright issues that prohibited him from doing so. As for the Lurker of Chalice, despite the much less prolific discography in comparison to Leviathan, is still worth checking out, the self-titled debut LP from 2005 is probably some of the most haunting and dark material I've heard on a black metal album, definitely does not have that "positive" bright side you often mention as it is deeply atmospheric and dreading all the way through, it also incorporates a lot of dark ambient without which the record would definitely lose a ton of character. Again, worth checking out if you're looking into diving deeper into Wrest's (leader of Leviathan/LoC) work!
fuckin love leviathan, his first full length is a us black metal classic Edit: You would really dig the first two tracks on this record, the first song is a solid album intro and the second does a good job displaying the kind of atmospheres he can create
The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide is one of my fav albums of all time. First time I saw that cover I knew I was gonna love it lol. Really unsettling and misanthropic. Feels like you're stuck in a chamber of cold fire being tormented for eternity lol
The vocals are 10000% used as an atmospheric element than actual vocals in pretty much every leviathan track. This kind of music you don’t even need lyrics, the music should tell you what they are trying to say.
I would love to hear your take on Kekht Arakhs romantic black metal. Crystal and Swordsman (they are both short tracks and are back-to-back) would be great starting points.
Tbh, Kekht Arakh just sounds like the same Burzum shit we've heard over and over. and I love Kekht Arakh, ive listened to both his albums over and over, but i wont say its entirely original either.
@@z0h33yyah I like his Swordsman album a lot…the sound is literally perfect. But it isn’t anything new. I have hopes he might come out with something great in the future though.
Playful is a good word to describe leviathan oddly enough, despite how dark it can get. He really uses every element to its fullest and never puts too much on you at once. It's awesome you brought up the drag effect thing he does. I've heard it in other tunes as well. The guy is a master so I think it's intentional haha but who knows. Super enjoyable video to watch, thank you!
OOOOhhh THIS is the first black metal album with which I felt a deep connection. Holds a special place in my heart ;_; ! This song is BEASTLY, I'm eager to hear your thoughts
i was just listening to leviathan last night and thinking that it would be cool if you checked it out! i personally would have chosen "gardens of coprolite" or "all tongues toward" from this album, because of atmospheric intros and somber melodic parts also i like how each song on "scar sighted" has it's own album cover
@@jproffitt2192 i guess i was of little faith in bryan, for me leviathan is abrasive and chaotic, so i thought about something with more atmosphere for his first listen, but seems he liked this one just fine!😅
Also, the reason why people are not letting you stop reacting to black metal is because you're almost the only channel reacting and analyzing black metal the way you do :) most importantly, underground and some more obscure black metal, as most of the time even if some channels react to black metal it's either the most known bands or sub-genres of black metal that are not necessarily representative of black metal as it is. Bands like Leviathan or Akhlys, even Darkthrone? Yeah good luck finding anyone else reacting to this on YT ;) Combine that with a great video format and open minded approach of the host and you have found yourself in an inescapable rabbit hole.
Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, I'm aware I'm serving up a tasty meal to a lot of hungry, under-served fans of BM and I do appreciate all of the support I get from that part of the community. I hope that comment in the video didn't come off as anything more than a comical observation of how often BM has shown up on the channel lately.
@@CriticalReactions pretty awesome to have a critique by someone who possibly understands more about musick theory than I ever will… This track is incredibly sloppy imo and I have no idea what things such as “diadds” or whatever. Black metal’s heart is within these darker/oppressive l and satanic themes and sounds… This track is a bit more of almost a melodic death metal attempt. Once again… this song is one person preforming all the instruments and voices. Anyways I appreciate this video
@@jefwhitehead4301 Yup, I'm slowly coming around to figuring out what makes BM, well...black metal. I've found some neat ideas on the outskirts but vanilla (-adjacent) black metal still isn't my cup of tea. It's wild that this is one person though. Love finding people who are that passionate about music that they just learn everything the need to get that sound out of their head. As for dyads -- it's simply a two note chord. Di- being two (though they use a 'y', who knows why) where triads would be a three note chord. And just in case, a chord is just a group of notes played at the same time.
Ive been waiting for this review! So stoked you got to it! Regarding the production Wrest had a professional producer on this album. Also like half the albums have no listed lyrics so I think its safe to say they don't matter too much lol
the idiot sun by Leviathan is a really good example of haunting and depressive atmosphere. Best Leviathan vocals too in this song, goosebumps everytime...and hey he also did a dark ambient album, extremely talented man my Wrest ;) and if you want to try new black metal bands (depressive suicidial black metal in that case) Silencer Death-Pierce me, could be a good choice, enjoy music my man and sorry for my bad english...
Just a note on the lyrics: Jef Whitehead really doesn’t put much emphasis on the lyrics beyond the tone of his voice and the emotion he’s expressing in specific word choices. He refers to his own lyrics as a word salad and jokingly makes fun of them saying “I’m definitely not a poet”, they’re more supposed to be mood pieces and suggest ideas or associations than mean anything literally
Even though I'm a huge BM nerd, I agree with your criticism of the genre. If you're interested in checking something more melodic and less aggressive BM can offer with better production, I'd suggest Sombres Forêts - La mort du soleil. It's a different subgenre called depressive/suicidal BM and it's how I personally got into BM as a kid, it's more accessible because of its melodiousness and aesthetics. But this particular record has a very HQ production, stunning soundscapes, occasional keyboards and heartbreaking vocals. Also the frontman plays guitar with a bow, which adds a lot of ephemerality 🖤
@@andrewsawdon2170 Something in that vain would be Blut Aus Nord. Also I dig Skaphe, which has a sound that complements them as well, though it's more technical and complex (DsO-esque).
Awesome stuff. Another new BM band I'm going to have to download their entire discography. It's funny... I always used to think myself more of a DM fan who had a handful of BM artists I loved... but these days I think it's more the reverse! Especially in the wake of all these proggy, avant-garde bands influenced by Deathspell Omega. So heartening to see a genre that was once basically metal's version of punk music take such a turn towards complexity. This in particular mixes in that avant-garde, proggy, dissonant style with a helping of good old-fashioned "black n' roll" riffs that give it an old school feel. Just a real treat, and I can't wait to hear the rest of their stuff.
I wonder if you're just starting to develop an ear for black metal. My main reason for thinking this is that there have been black metal songs in the past where you said it was kind of the same thing the whole time, but I heard different sections. I know when I first tried black metal, the really speedy blast beat sections sounded like an incomprehensible wall of noise and I wasn't into it. I also didn't like how deep the vocals were buried in the mix because I was a big fan of screaming and I couldn't really hear it. The songs I enjoyed were the one's with slower doomy-type riffs like The Hordes of Nebulah by Darkthrone. Over time, as I listened to more of it, I became able to hear the nuances though and the vocals became easier to hear - not understand, mind you. I don't think even veterans can actually understand the words in real time aside from a few here and there if the vocals are distorted enough, but that doesn't bother me. Anyway, not saying this is what's happening for you, just offering it up as a possibility.
It's possible, and maybe it's happened so gradually I never really noticed it. Regardless, this song (and a few of the recent BM tracks) have all had clear structure to me. But you're right, I did originally say that similar music to this sounded very samey from start to finish. I've been chalking it up people finding songs with clearer production but maybe it's me he is changing. :)
Leviathan is one of the most unique BM artists ever. One of the best too imo. This one is from his latest album "Scar Sighted" from 2012, which is an absolute BM classic. But he's got a few classics under his belt. Him, along with Blut Aus Nord and Deathspell Omega are the faces of the dissonant / avant-garde black metal sound that'd also inspire bands in the Tech Death scene for example. The influence of these guys was REAL in the underground. Absolutely legendary. This particular track also mixes Death Metal and Avant-Garde Metal with the Black Metal.
Hi Bryan. I just discovered your channel and I love your in depth analysis. This video reminded me that I need to relisten this album, it's a very creative album. On another note, I want to recommend Nero's Intention by Lye By Mistake to you. You will have a field day listening to it. It's a kind of jazzy math metal prog opus with a lot going on with it, unique vocal effects too. Super creative.
Also, I'm amazed about how you can pick up on and remember so many details of a song after only listening to it once. Just wanted to say that and compliment you on it. You are always listening very intently. It will be hard to remember everything of the song I've recommended though, lol. 😉
Hey dude! You should really check out Aquilus - Into Wooded Hollows. Aquilus is an Atmospheric Black Metal band with a LOT of Death/Doom, Classical and Folk influences. The most impressive part is, it's just one guy writing/composing EVERYTHING!
I checked out Gorguts twice though both times were over 3 years ago, back when I was quite new to metal. I've also checked out Oranssi twice with my most recent dive into their works being earlier this year.
These are great recommendations in this sort of vein. I’d be curious if you’ve ever listened to Elsiane before? Something like the track Unstable or Vaporous. Triphopish? Glad to see the deep dive in all your videos. Leviathan is for sure an anchor. Had anyone mentioned or recommended Stargazer? Talk about prominent bass.
excellent song from one of my favourite albums, though i would have preferred "Within Thrall". Leviathan is actually one of the more experimental and progressive black metal bands in the genre.
I want to recommend some songs but due to living in Turkey i cannot afford it since one dollar here equals to almost 15 dolar by our moneys worth. Since you are getting more eager to check out BM bands, i highly recommend checking Der Weg Einer Freiheit. You would definitely fall in love in them since i have been following you for a long ass time and kinda know your taste. They are highly techincal and progresive for BM standards. My favourites would be Repulsion, Eiswanderer, Letzte Sonne, Aufbruch, Finisterre, Gegen Das Nicht, Immortal. Would highly appreciate if you review one of these, you will thank me later. :)
Would you like me to act as a consultant/quality control manager on these recommendations? The bands/artists are good, but often the song picks are off. For instance, The Smoke of Their Torment from the same album would have made for a better reaction. Let me know, I'm here to help!
I appreciate the offer but I'm good. I'm not always looking for the most representative tracks from a band (which is a subjective topic anyways) and find that more obscure or odd track requests tend to be more interesting to me. Sometimes it's nice to get that one song that is everything a band is about, just the perfect encapsulation of their sound, but I'm also fine not getting those.
I've heard one song (in a livestream maybe) and ended out checking out an album from them but only made it two tracks in. I couldn't do it. This was pretty early on though and my BM ear was a bit weak. I'd love to revisit that project, especially in a full reaction.
@@justsomejusstsome8994 Im trying to figure out what might be the reason you think of that. I remember having a weird feeling about them first time i got to hear them but it didn't give me a ptetentious vibe afaik
This is a pretty good song, but Leviathan went from being pretty much my favorite black metal band for like 7 years straight to feeling kind of meh on most of the stuff on his last 2 full-lengths. I still can't quite explain what it is about the new stuff that doesn't connect with me the same way, but it's the way it is.
Hello once again...Although I dig the music the vocals are a bit off putting...That seems to be the case with the straight up Black Metal I've heard..With that said I do appreciate the vocals overall as an instrument in the mix..Nice original transitions and it might have been intentional to drop a half bpm during that part of the song you mentioned..I reserve my right to be incorrect there..Peace..
Respect your elder, millennial. Jeff is a god. This whole song is performed by one person. With his past and those that relate to it, I mean no offense by this truly, it'll sound aggressive but I swear. I'm not trying to undermine your thing, he's a god, his pain, the pain of those that can relate.. those that can't are insects. Maybe it's because it's a rough time and you were on my feed while looking for leviathan, I don't know. Just... Hear me. Leviathan isn't a happy space. It's misery. It's supposed to be, and it is. It's filthy incarnate, it's filthy produced by what filth gave birth to. That won't make sense. It's a result, essentially, of what habitat does to a person against their will.
Leviathan becomes even more impressive when you find out it's just one guy doing absolutely everything.
Whoever gives you these recommendations is hitting all the right spots, man, seriously. That's a hell of a track right there. Leviathan is a big name in black metal underground scene, pretty much from the very beginning of rough and extremely prolific demo times all the way to less frequent but always entirely unique and carefully created LPs. This band, or should I say, one-man-band, is all over the place, for all the right reasons.
This is one dude? I guess that's not as uncommon in BM as other genres but it still blows my mind every time I hear about 'bands' being a solo project.
@@CriticalReactions I came here to second the reactions. You really are hitting the nail on the head with the metal reactions. One of the few people I've seen listening to the underground.
Given the currently climate of the world, I'd definitely recommend checking out "Nokturnal Mortum - Україна / Ukraine"
@@CriticalReactions Indeed, one dude, and his work is a crazy ride all the way through. Fun fact - the 4th LP - "Massive Conspiracy Against All Life" (called "Perverse Calculus" then) was originally supposed to be the released under the name of his second, also solo, project - Lurker of Chalice, however there was some copyright issues that prohibited him from doing so. As for the Lurker of Chalice, despite the much less prolific discography in comparison to Leviathan, is still worth checking out, the self-titled debut LP from 2005 is probably some of the most haunting and dark material I've heard on a black metal album, definitely does not have that "positive" bright side you often mention as it is deeply atmospheric and dreading all the way through, it also incorporates a lot of dark ambient without which the record would definitely lose a ton of character. Again, worth checking out if you're looking into diving deeper into Wrest's (leader of Leviathan/LoC) work!
His other project, Lurker of Chalice is so beautiful.
That's another classic (The S/T). Jeff is a genius
Thank you
fuckin love leviathan, his first full length is a us black metal classic
Edit: You would really dig the first two tracks on this record, the first song is a solid album intro and the second does a good job displaying the kind of atmospheres he can create
The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide is one of my fav albums of all time. First time I saw that cover I knew I was gonna love it lol. Really unsettling and misanthropic. Feels like you're stuck in a chamber of cold fire being tormented for eternity lol
The vocals are 10000% used as an atmospheric element than actual vocals in pretty much every leviathan track. This kind of music you don’t even need lyrics, the music should tell you what they are trying to say.
I would love to hear your take on Kekht Arakhs romantic black metal. Crystal and Swordsman (they are both short tracks and are back-to-back) would be great starting points.
yes!!!
Tbh, Kekht Arakh just sounds like the same Burzum shit we've heard over and over. and I love Kekht Arakh, ive listened to both his albums over and over, but i wont say its entirely original either.
@@z0h33yyah I like his Swordsman album a lot…the sound is literally perfect. But it isn’t anything new. I have hopes he might come out with something great in the future though.
@@Signal_in_the_noise Honestly, i wouldnt mind another album like Swordsman again.
Playful is a good word to describe leviathan oddly enough, despite how dark it can get. He really uses every element to its fullest and never puts too much on you at once. It's awesome you brought up the drag effect thing he does. I've heard it in other tunes as well. The guy is a master so I think it's intentional haha but who knows.
Super enjoyable video to watch, thank you!
I checked out this entire album today. The video goes live in 7 hours
OOOOhhh THIS is the first black metal album with which I felt a deep connection. Holds a special place in my heart ;_; ! This song is BEASTLY, I'm eager to hear your thoughts
God me too
i was just listening to leviathan last night and thinking that it would be cool if you checked it out! i personally would have chosen "gardens of coprolite" or "all tongues toward" from this album, because of atmospheric intros and somber melodic parts
also i like how each song on "scar sighted" has it's own album cover
Gardens of Coprolite was my second choice lol
@@jproffitt2192 i guess i was of little faith in bryan, for me leviathan is abrasive and chaotic, so i thought about something with more atmosphere for his first listen, but seems he liked this one just fine!😅
@@ShadinCore initially i was gonna request something either off 10th sub or verrater but i figured that might be a bit much for him lol
This is one of my favorite songs. Thanks to Leviathan and Thanks for checking this one out!!
The album Scar Sighted is a master piece in itself. Really feels like you are on journey, kinda like The Fragile is to Nine Inch Nails
First Thantifaxath, now Leviathan, is Ruins Of Beverast gonna be next?
I hope so
That'd be a good follow up. "I Raised This Stone as a Ghastly Memorial" would be sick
Also, the reason why people are not letting you stop reacting to black metal is because you're almost the only channel reacting and analyzing black metal the way you do :) most importantly, underground and some more obscure black metal, as most of the time even if some channels react to black metal it's either the most known bands or sub-genres of black metal that are not necessarily representative of black metal as it is. Bands like Leviathan or Akhlys, even Darkthrone? Yeah good luck finding anyone else reacting to this on YT ;) Combine that with a great video format and open minded approach of the host and you have found yourself in an inescapable rabbit hole.
Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, I'm aware I'm serving up a tasty meal to a lot of hungry, under-served fans of BM and I do appreciate all of the support I get from that part of the community. I hope that comment in the video didn't come off as anything more than a comical observation of how often BM has shown up on the channel lately.
@@CriticalReactions pretty awesome to have a critique by someone who possibly understands more about musick theory than I ever will…
This track is incredibly sloppy imo and I have no idea what things such as “diadds” or whatever.
Black metal’s heart is within these darker/oppressive l and satanic themes and sounds…
This track is a bit more of almost a melodic death metal attempt.
Once again… this song is one person preforming all the instruments and voices.
Anyways
I appreciate this video
@@jefwhitehead4301 Yup, I'm slowly coming around to figuring out what makes BM, well...black metal. I've found some neat ideas on the outskirts but vanilla (-adjacent) black metal still isn't my cup of tea. It's wild that this is one person though. Love finding people who are that passionate about music that they just learn everything the need to get that sound out of their head.
As for dyads -- it's simply a two note chord. Di- being two (though they use a 'y', who knows why) where triads would be a three note chord. And just in case, a chord is just a group of notes played at the same time.
Ive been waiting for this review! So stoked you got to it!
Regarding the production Wrest had a professional producer on this album. Also like half the albums have no listed lyrics so I think its safe to say they don't matter too much lol
Another good weird black metal song would be Blut Aus Nord - Procession Of The Dead Clowns.
I was thinking of Choir of the Dead first, but that one's good too
Jef Whitehead is a musical genius.
Leviathan ! That's niche , but perfect choice
the idiot sun by Leviathan is a really good example of haunting and depressive atmosphere. Best Leviathan vocals too in this song, goosebumps everytime...and hey he also did a dark ambient album, extremely talented man my Wrest ;)
and if you want to try new black metal bands (depressive suicidial black metal in that case) Silencer Death-Pierce me, could be a good choice, enjoy music my man and sorry for my bad english...
Why he didn't recommend summoning lupine is beyond me, it's probably one of his best songs
Just a note on the lyrics: Jef Whitehead really doesn’t put much emphasis on the lyrics beyond the tone of his voice and the emotion he’s expressing in specific word choices. He refers to his own lyrics as a word salad and jokingly makes fun of them saying “I’m definitely not a poet”, they’re more supposed to be mood pieces and suggest ideas or associations than mean anything literally
Even though I'm a huge BM nerd, I agree with your criticism of the genre.
If you're interested in checking something more melodic and less aggressive BM can offer with better production, I'd suggest Sombres Forêts - La mort du soleil.
It's a different subgenre called depressive/suicidal BM and it's how I personally got into BM as a kid, it's more accessible because of its melodiousness and aesthetics. But this particular record has a very HQ production, stunning soundscapes, occasional keyboards and heartbreaking vocals. Also the frontman plays guitar with a bow, which adds a lot of ephemerality 🖤
Leviathan is other worldly. No black metal music like it
Lurker of Chalice is perfect as well
I wish I could find something like it. Just those vocals and (earlier) the electric drum set combo
@@andrewsawdon2170 Something in that vain would be Blut Aus Nord. Also I dig Skaphe, which has a sound that complements them as well, though it's more technical and complex (DsO-esque).
@@justsomejusstsome8994Skaphe is amazing!
Awesome stuff. Another new BM band I'm going to have to download their entire discography. It's funny... I always used to think myself more of a DM fan who had a handful of BM artists I loved... but these days I think it's more the reverse! Especially in the wake of all these proggy, avant-garde bands influenced by Deathspell Omega. So heartening to see a genre that was once basically metal's version of punk music take such a turn towards complexity. This in particular mixes in that avant-garde, proggy, dissonant style with a helping of good old-fashioned "black n' roll" riffs that give it an old school feel. Just a real treat, and I can't wait to hear the rest of their stuff.
I'm slowly creeping into DM and I wonder if, in another 3-5 years, I'll finally start inching towards some BM as well.
I wonder if you're just starting to develop an ear for black metal. My main reason for thinking this is that there have been black metal songs in the past where you said it was kind of the same thing the whole time, but I heard different sections. I know when I first tried black metal, the really speedy blast beat sections sounded like an incomprehensible wall of noise and I wasn't into it. I also didn't like how deep the vocals were buried in the mix because I was a big fan of screaming and I couldn't really hear it. The songs I enjoyed were the one's with slower doomy-type riffs like The Hordes of Nebulah by Darkthrone. Over time, as I listened to more of it, I became able to hear the nuances though and the vocals became easier to hear - not understand, mind you. I don't think even veterans can actually understand the words in real time aside from a few here and there if the vocals are distorted enough, but that doesn't bother me. Anyway, not saying this is what's happening for you, just offering it up as a possibility.
It's possible, and maybe it's happened so gradually I never really noticed it. Regardless, this song (and a few of the recent BM tracks) have all had clear structure to me. But you're right, I did originally say that similar music to this sounded very samey from start to finish. I've been chalking it up people finding songs with clearer production but maybe it's me he is changing. :)
One of my favourite albums of all time, what a journey!
Granite - Lurker of Chalice (same musician)
Leviathan is one of the most unique BM artists ever. One of the best too imo. This one is from his latest album "Scar Sighted" from 2012, which is an absolute BM classic. But he's got a few classics under his belt. Him, along with Blut Aus Nord and Deathspell Omega are the faces of the dissonant / avant-garde black metal sound that'd also inspire bands in the Tech Death scene for example. The influence of these guys was REAL in the underground. Absolutely legendary. This particular track also mixes Death Metal and Avant-Garde Metal with the Black Metal.
This album came out in 2015
@@BruhBruh-wc6qv I stand corrected. Idk why I thought it was from 2012
Blut Aus Nord have always gone there own way and never sold out. Nothing but respect for those guys.
Kinda curious what he would thibk of Arizmenda. Especially Beyobd the shadows of Emptiness and Nothingness. A super underrated BM song and albun
Hi Bryan. I just discovered your channel and I love your in depth analysis. This video reminded me that I need to relisten this album, it's a very creative album. On another note, I want to recommend Nero's Intention by Lye By Mistake to you. You will have a field day listening to it. It's a kind of jazzy math metal prog opus with a lot going on with it, unique vocal effects too. Super creative.
Also, I'm amazed about how you can pick up on and remember so many details of a song after only listening to it once. Just wanted to say that and compliment you on it. You are always listening very intently. It will be hard to remember everything of the song I've recommended though, lol. 😉
Hey dude! You should really check out Aquilus - Into Wooded Hollows. Aquilus is an Atmospheric Black Metal band with a LOT of Death/Doom, Classical and Folk influences. The most impressive part is, it's just one guy writing/composing EVERYTHING!
Have you done Gorguts yet ?
Do Oranssi Pazuzu next too
I checked out Gorguts twice though both times were over 3 years ago, back when I was quite new to metal. I've also checked out Oranssi twice with my most recent dive into their works being earlier this year.
These are great recommendations in this sort of vein. I’d be curious if you’ve ever listened to Elsiane before? Something like the track Unstable or Vaporous. Triphopish? Glad to see the deep dive in all your videos. Leviathan is for sure an anchor.
Had anyone mentioned or recommended Stargazer? Talk about prominent bass.
Stargazer sounds familiar but I don't think I've heard Elsiane before.
Stargazer is sick! Psychic Secretions is so good
Hi! pls do Grausamkeit, Something About Spacebase. It is extremely raw, but has some great riffs.
excellent song from one of my favourite albums, though i would have preferred "Within Thrall". Leviathan is actually one of the more experimental and progressive black metal bands in the genre.
If you want metal with clean bass check out "Bell Witch".
PLEASE BELL WITCH IS SO FUCKING GOOD. AMAZING FUNERAL DOOM
Fucking love Bell Witch
please check out minenwerfer alpenpasse, its a top level atmo bm, believe it or not it has 1M views on black metal promotion channel.
I want to recommend some songs but due to living in Turkey i cannot afford it since one dollar here equals to almost 15 dolar by our moneys worth. Since you are getting more eager to check out BM bands, i highly recommend checking Der Weg Einer Freiheit. You would definitely fall in love in them since i have been following you for a long ass time and kinda know your taste. They are highly techincal and progresive for BM standards. My favourites would be Repulsion, Eiswanderer, Letzte Sonne, Aufbruch, Finisterre, Gegen Das Nicht, Immortal. Would highly appreciate if you review one of these, you will thank me later. :)
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll see about getting them on the channel some time.
I beg you to listen to Grouper - Grid of Points or Ruins and Tim Hecker - Ravedeath, 1972.
Pacific Northwest Icon 👌
I can't wait for you to hear some of the Sunbather album from Deaf Heaven, that's such an oddly inspirational black metal album
Alcest - Ecailles de lune (full album analysis)
Would you like me to act as a consultant/quality control manager on these recommendations? The bands/artists are good, but often the song picks are off. For instance, The Smoke of Their Torment from the same album would have made for a better reaction. Let me know, I'm here to help!
I appreciate the offer but I'm good. I'm not always looking for the most representative tracks from a band (which is a subjective topic anyways) and find that more obscure or odd track requests tend to be more interesting to me. Sometimes it's nice to get that one song that is everything a band is about, just the perfect encapsulation of their sound, but I'm also fine not getting those.
@@CriticalReactions Appreciate that Brian. Just to clarify, that was sort of meant as a tongue-in-cheek joke. Only sort of though!
Can you please check Liturgy? The trancedental black metal...really wild shit
I've heard one song (in a livestream maybe) and ended out checking out an album from them but only made it two tracks in. I couldn't do it. This was pretty early on though and my BM ear was a bit weak. I'd love to revisit that project, especially in a full reaction.
@@CriticalReactions If you need song suggestions for them: Reign Array, Follow (tremolo picked bells? Yes.) or Tragic Laurel would all be good picks.
Liturgy is so pretentious
@@CriticalReactions They are...different. Imo worth the try since you started experiencing not as traditional forms of BM
@@justsomejusstsome8994 Im trying to figure out what might be the reason you think of that. I remember having a weird feeling about them first time i got to hear them but it didn't give me a ptetentious vibe afaik
Did anyone tell you look and sound like John Frusciante
Yup! Though honestly I never heard that until starting this channel. I'll be honest, I don't see it but enough people say it that it must be true. 😅
This is a pretty good song, but Leviathan went from being pretty much my favorite black metal band for like 7 years straight to feeling kind of meh on most of the stuff on his last 2 full-lengths. I still can't quite explain what it is about the new stuff that doesn't connect with me the same way, but it's the way it is.
Hello once again...Although I dig the music the vocals are a bit off putting...That seems to be the case with the straight up Black Metal I've heard..With that said I do appreciate the vocals overall as an instrument in the mix..Nice original transitions and it might have been intentional to drop a half bpm during that part of the song you mentioned..I reserve my right to be incorrect there..Peace..
Respect your elder, millennial. Jeff is a god. This whole song is performed by one person. With his past and those that relate to it, I mean no offense by this truly, it'll sound aggressive but I swear. I'm not trying to undermine your thing, he's a god, his pain, the pain of those that can relate.. those that can't are insects.
Maybe it's because it's a rough time and you were on my feed while looking for leviathan, I don't know.
Just... Hear me. Leviathan isn't a happy space. It's misery. It's supposed to be, and it is. It's filthy incarnate, it's filthy produced by what filth gave birth to. That won't make sense. It's a result, essentially, of what habitat does to a person against their will.