zehner

one of robi's favs. never got big into the black metal myself

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robitusson

Saw it last year. Not a bad doc. I liked the interview with Gaahl out of Gorgoroth, sitting their, drinking his red wine, talking with all seriousness about Satan. It did show just how popular the genre is and its longevity also. Metal's been hugely popular for nearly 40 years now!!! Keeps on going and going despite the derision, misunderstanding of it and constant claims it's going to die out.

It's out there waiting for you z. Heaps and heaps of good albums to explore. Besides you're into Ulver already, ain't ya? They're classed as BM by some.

stfranalum

YouTube - Wheatus Teenage Dirtbag Viva Comet Awards Germany

Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me

robitusson

Wheatus? Enemies of Metal surely?

Loved Imapled Nazarene. Saw them live twice, once in Aus and once back home. Awesome ott, unapologetic, straight ahead, black thrash from
Finland.


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This was the album I got into from them. They even had a death/possible suicide in the band for extra Black Metal cred.

zehner

another great album

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Is beneath all adult dignity. I rhyme
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DontTaserMeDude

Yes the interview with Mayhem was possibly serious as well as funny. I'm not sure about t he interview with Gaahl out of Gorgoroth, though. But he obviously takes the church burnings seriously.

zehner

this was a great album too. saw them at donington....the bass player was a fine thing

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robitusson

Got this bad boy circa '97 and it's one of my all time DM faves. They're pictured on the back covered in muck! Yeeeah!



Amazing Polish band, who have just kept going and going and going. Unfortunate drummer death hasn't stopped them either. Saw them twice in Dublin. Professional and workman-like, they just deliver.



Aaaawesome!!

zehner

all hail!!

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robitusson

Holy shit, that album rocks like a bastid!! They played back home recently z. That's the kinda thing I miss living here. Anyway they're a frickin' brilliant band.

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Piece Train

Hey, I'm listening to Ozzy's Rock n' Roll Rebel right now. He's a madman superhero. Once after an Ozzy concert I mooned a car in the middle of a parking lot.

You think anybody's gonna deny my love of heavy metal? This philosophical rant...Iron Maiden...ballads...everything I love.

Metallica rules.

But I'm kinda like Oz and Alice Cooper now. Big partying days are mostly over and now it's all business and no foolin' around. And fewer chemicals.

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esoteric1

what classification do these crazy mad bastards fall into?

YouTube - Gwar - Fucking an Animal

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zehner

Gwar are blood-gore Metal

one of the bands i'd love to see live

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The importance of gesturing correctly can't be overstated when you attend your metal concert, festival or even gathering of peers. Here's a quick guide so you don't commit a metal faux pas.

METAL: Throw them horns!

By G.W. Schulz
Photos by Mirissa Neff
METAL HANDS: A GESTURAL GLOSSARY

Every metal show contains plenty of dudes who merely headbang softly to themselves with their hands stuffed into the pockets of their tight black hoodies. A sea of empty faces they are. What fun is that? In honor of our metal issue this week, here are a few ways you can cheerlead the next time you're at a metal show.

Classic horns A staid gesture to be sure — but fairly reliable. You know the drill here. Turn it to the side and pump it like a fist for added pleasure.

The Claw When deploying just one hand to exhibit the claw, as opposed to the invisible orbs, bring it close to your face and pull downward for a melodramatic affect. Growl a little, too, like it just can't get any more metal ... when deep down you know it really can.

Land ho There's really never been a sufficient name for outright pumping your fist or fists at a show, but some folks around here are calling it "land ho." It's better off with no distinct title. Fist pumping during violent blastbeats or a huge, doomy breakdown is raw and organic, like the beginning of time. It needs no name. And it spans genres. We advise, however, that you reserve dual fists for truly metal moments. The members of Portland, Ore.'s Tragedy have been known to throw out a fist or two while playing, but this is extremely dangerous and should be done by professionals only.

Invisible orbs This is a variation of the Claw, except that you do it with both hands and hold them out in front of you rather than near your face, as if you're holding two invisible orbs. We contend that the invisible orbs should be savored while you're listening to Scandinavian metal or anything heavily influenced by it. If you scan the artwork on old black metal records, the bands are often posing with some version of the orbs, gritting their teeth and trying to look as menacing as possible.


Shred faster, man This gesture looks a little like the Claw, but you save it for awesome, crazy solos when there's lots of noodling going on. With practice, you should be able to transition flawlessly from the Claw to the Shred.

Calling out the metal Even though it's a lesser-known gesture, this is still pretty funny. As the band is warming up, leaning into their Emperor custom amps and allowing the feedback to build and melt everyone's faces off, place your hand in your pocket like you're fishing for a phone. Pull it out again and "open" your thumb and pinky. Act as if you're dialing a phone and wave your hand like you're directing someone toward you. Then demand earnestly, "Bring it out, gentlemen. Bring out the metal." Please try not to be too much of a douchebag with it by yelling obnoxiously: you can overplay this one. It's mostly for amusing nearby friends.