because it's still xmas, figured I'd share some bands that I hope may be new to some of you. if not, that's cool too. anyway, here we go...

Root - Czech dark/black/lovecraftian/thrash/borderline 1st wave blackmetal metal



I'm sure some of you know this band, and some may hate the vocals. I'd say this band is one of metals most unique in the way they progressed. Their 1996 album "Kargaras" is indeed another classic by them. It's when they leaned more melodic. Excellent guitar melodies here.

Kargaras:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7SVWUP2P

http://www.myspace.com/rootcze

Winterfylleth - British black metal



They're more known now that they're on Candlelight. But a decent listen for black metal aficionados

"The Ghosts of Our Heritage" - 2008 album - http://www.mediafire.com/?giucz54om4d

http://www.myspace.com/winterfylleth

A.Vuolo & E.Grande - "Desert" (Italian Prog/Ambient) [1979]


bennyhillifier

For fans of Tangerine Dream and also 70s prog rock. Downloaded this a month or two ago and it's pretty cool.

1979 album - "Desert"
http://lix.in/-8e9bb4


Kauan (folk/doom/postmetal/postrock/who knows)



Russian band that is extremely atmospheric. The first album is by far their most metal sounding album, recommended. The second album is less metal, but still heavy on the atmosphere. Haven't heard the new album.. but from myspace it barely sounds metal at all.

1st album:
Kauan - Lumikuuro (2007) - http://rapidshare.com/files/218613613/Lumi...an_sohne_des_waldes_by_ca_nihil.rar


http://www.myspace.com/kauanmusic

Kekal (avantgarde metal - indonesia)



Interesting band out of Indonesia that loves to experiment. Pretty unique band. Their first album is shitty christian Emperor Nightside Eclipse worship, but they progressed interestingly as time progressed. haven't heard all their albums, but this one is unique listen:
1000 Thoughts of Violence (2003) - http://www.mediafire.com/?tzz1kg41dem

http://www.myspace.com/kekal

Anyway, this thread was probably a waste of time and looks like a horrible blog.. but merry xmas hohohoho

what's a good Kekal to start with??

I'd like to profess my adoration and affection towards,
FORTERESSE (ambient black metal - Quebec)

Been haunted by every fucking riff they've written. METAL NOIR QUEBECOIS is a fucking battle cry for all us french fuckers entrenched in the new england faction du les resistance. gimme some fucking snow already.

hahaha thread fail

If you didnt already know who root was you are a fail

i love you

even though this is a fail thread like santa said, i'll post some more..

Satin Whale - 70s German Prog, for fans of jethro tull and camel


bennyhillifier

Only heard this one album from 1974 called Desert Places. Top quality 70s prog, heavy use of keyboards, flutes, etc.

Satin Whale - Desert Places

http://www.mediafire.com/?fjx1srae7l3d9h2 (hope this works)


Ansur - Norwegian avantgarde extreme metal



another strange band, but a good one. lots of organ/saxophone/etc.
interesting listen.

Ansur - Warring Factions (2008) DL

Triskèle - French Canadian (pagan) black metal



I've only heard their first album, but it was recorded in the woods.. entrancing to say the least.

Triskèle - Les Murmures de la Forêt (2003)



enjoy, or not.

Winterfylleth rapes. been listening to their shit for months.

You are the only dude ive ever met that knows about Kauan. Thanks

I found out about Kauan through my love for Tenhi.

2010 was the year i got back into electronic shit. hail WITCH HOUSE

one of my favorites this year

oOoOO EP



dark. beautiful. haunting.

attn: Slag! if ever there was...

http://www.mediafire.com/?ka3hdvfbndkgyi1


bennyhillifier

so much more where this came from...

Mater Suspiria Vision, Umberto, Gatekeeper, Scorpion Violente...

bump?

Bump again. Kauan's newest album is great.

James only likes Root cuz Big Boss is a toucher

Ryan only likes Peter Sotos because Ryan touched Peter Sotos at Obriens Pub.

yeti bump

yeah Winterfylleth was a surprise. speaks to my WASP heritage.

missed this thread, good stuff