This week we’re discussing every album by the infamous Mayhem. While they are known for pioneering modern black metal in Norway, most people know them because of their horrific, bloody, and disturbing history. Seriously, if you’re unfamiliar, grab some popcorn before you listen. Formed and led by Euronymous (Øystein Aarseth) until his murder by then bassist Varg Vikernes (of Burzum) in 1993, Mayhem continues to put out great albums with various lineups. However, they are held down by longtime drummer Hellhammer and bassist Necrobutcher. This band’s music is as intense as their reputation, so get ready.
Read MoreEpisode 167: Burning Witch
This week we’re discussing every release by Burning Witch. To say this band is extreme is an almost dangerous understatement. Burning Witch is one of the slowest, heaviest doom/sludge/black metal bands you’ll ever hear. They had a very short existence, putting out only a couple EPs and some splits - their entire discography is available on one compilation. But it is not for the squeamish, we’ll tell you that much. Get ready.
Read MoreLiturgy Is Reinventing Black Metal
This week we’re discussing 93696, the latest album by experimental black metal band Liturgy. Led by vocalist/guitarist Haela Hunt-Hendrix, Liturgy is a band that must be heard to be believed. While they are technically black metal, there are countless classical, experimental, orchestral, and even hip hop elements. Brutal beyond words and endlessly creative. This is a band that will alienate both normies and black metal purists alike.
Read MoreMamaleek Is Black Metal Jazz and It Rules
This week we’re discussing Diner Coffee by Mamaleek. There is very little information about this band online, but they’re made up of two anonymous brothers who are either from San Francisco, Beirut, or both. Black metal, jazz, and chaotic Jesus Lizard-esque noise rock. This album is insane and you’ve got to check it out.
Read MoreEpisode 152: The Ruins of Beverast
This week we’re discussing every album by The Ruins of Beverast. TROB is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Alexander Von Meilenwald, and if you haven’t heard of them, the world of metal has done you a disservice. This band began as a punishing black metal/doom metal hybrid, but has since evolved into one of the smartest and most interesting extreme metal bands around. Be warned though, this is some seriously brutal stuff.
Read MoreEpisode 88: Altar of Plagues
This week we’re discussing every album by the absolutely bonkers Altar of Plagues. Led by James Kelly, this band is one of the most crushing and brutal black metal bands to ever play 500 bpm. Criminally underrated and truly brilliant, this band caught Mike off guard, while Alex has been a fan for years. Dig it.
Closing track: “Reflection Pulse Remains” from Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)
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Mike’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album
Mammal (2011) — Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Tides EP (2010) — Worst Record, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
Through the Cracks of the Earth EP (2007)
White Tomb (2009)
Tides EP (2010)
Mammal (2011)
Teethed Glory and Injury (2013)
Episode 66: Emperor
This week we’re discussing Norway’s Emperor. Part of the second wave of Norwegian black metal in the early 90s, Emperor was associated with all of the church burning insanity that the scene is infamous for. However, imprisonment couldn’t stop these guys from putting out some remarkably fun black metal records. Also credited as helping pioneer symphonic black metal, Emperor had a lot of range despite their limited discography. Seriously, this episode has some crazy stories.
Closing track: “Inno a Satana” from In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
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Mike’s Picks:
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Alex’s Picks:
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
IX Equilibrium (1999) — Worst Album, Least Favorite
Albums we discussed this episode…
In the Nightside Eclipse (1994)
Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997)
IX Equilibrium (1999)
Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001)
Episode 28: Celtic Frost
This week we’re tackling Switzerland’s very own Celtic Frost. To say this band is abrasive is a viking-sized understatement. However, their contribution to the creation of extreme metal is undeniable, regardless of whether or not you might actually enjoy their music. Important band in heavy metal’s history. But be warned, some of their stuff gets extremely weird. Cool, heavy, and weird.
Closing track: “A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh” from Monotheist (2006)
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Mike’s Picks:
Monotheist (2006) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Cold Lake (1988) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
Into the Pandemonium (1987) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Cold Lake (1988) — Worst Album
Albums we discussed this episode…
Morbid Tales (1984)
To Mega Therion (1985)
Into the Pandemonium (1987)
Cold Lake (1988)
Vanity/Nemesis (1990)
Monotheist (2006)
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Episode 2: Mercyful Fate
As awesome and annoying as metal gets.
Closing song: “Satan’s Curse” from Melissa (1983)
Mike’s Picks:
Melissa (1983) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
9 (1999) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Alex’s Picks:
Melissa (1983) — Best Album
Time (1994) — Personal Favorite
Into the Unknown (1996) — Worst Album, Personal Worst
Albums discussed this episode…
Melissa (1983)
Don’t Break the Oath (1984)
In the Shadows (1993)
Time (1994)
Into the Unknown (1996)
Dead Again (1998)
9 (1999)
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