Well this is quite good. The vocals and atmospherics remind me of Fen, the riffing and guitar tone occasionally makes me reminisce about the now-defunct Bleak, some of the leads make me think of The Meads of Asphodel, some of the harmonies put in mind Drudkh when they were good. Doesn't sound, on the whole, like any of these bands though.

Written by Guest on 19.11.2013 at 21:01

Well this is quite good. The vocals and atmospherics remind me of Fen, the riffing and guitar tone occasionally makes me reminisce about the now-defunct Bleak, some of the leads make me think of The Meads of Asphodel, some of the harmonies put in mind Drudkh when they were good. Doesn't sound, on the whole, like any of these bands though.

None of those bands really excite me (except maybe Meads) since I thought the drummer of Lykathea Aflame has involved in it, I thought it would be somewhat a logical continuation of that band atleast at some level if not entirely. I would've preferred it. Anyway, still looking forward to this as it sounds as an interesting release.

Written by 3rdWorld on 23.11.2013 at 08:32

None of those bands really excite me (except maybe Meads) since I thought the drummer of Lykathea Aflame has involved in it, I thought it would be somewhat a logical continuation of that band atleast at some level if not entirely. I would've preferred it. Anyway, still looking forward to this as it sounds as an interesting release.

I wouldn't go in expecting anything like Lykathea Aflame, certainly not a continuation. I suppose this is a rather uplifting black metal album, so it could be seen as similar in that regard, as Elvenefris was pretty damn positive and inspiring in a similar kind of way.

Written by Guest on 19.11.2013 at 21:01

Well this is quite good. The vocals and atmospherics remind me of Fen, the riffing and guitar tone occasionally makes me reminisce about the now-defunct Bleak, some of the leads make me think of The Meads of Asphodel, some of the harmonies put in mind Drudkh when they were good. Doesn't sound, on the whole, like any of these bands though.

You're just a walking music encyclopedia, aren't you?

I'm Indian, so I guess a translation of the song titles might help:

Album: Death's Ascetic Contemplation

Song Titles:

01. संहार रक्त काली - Blood Destruction Kali
02. अस्तित्व की चिता पर - On The Corpse Of Existence
03. शव साधना - Corpse Worship
04. काली मां - Kali Maa (Mother Kali)
05. मृत्यु ही सत्य है - Death Is The Only Truth
06. मृत्यु का वीभत्स नृत्य - The Morbid Dance Of Death
07. खण्ड मण्ड योग - Scrap Ornament Meditation
08. दिव्य प्रेम की ज्वाला से दग्ध - Burnt In The Flames Of Divine Love

Cheers !!!

Thanks Desructo, I was about to ask for it!

Noone will upload this on piratebay because of the album title

Written by Hallford9000 on 20.12.2013 at 00:17

Noone will upload this on piratebay because of the album title

Torrenting is shit anyway. File hosting is a far superior method of music acquisition.

Written by Hallford9000 on 20.12.2013 at 00:17

Noone will upload this on piratebay because of the album title

What's the problem in title? You shooked?

I think they're titles which far worse than this(if the factor "meaning" is concerned) and is been available on piratebay or any official downloading link.

No big deal.

Written by psykometal on 20.12.2013 at 08:24

Torrenting is shit anyway.

I get 99.9% of my music using torrent these days

Whatever is on the Piratebay it's not this album.

Hey, you know you can actually buy music eh?

I know right, weird. Like see here, Ironbonehead productions actually has this in their shop.

http://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-fire

Written by Boxcar Willy on 21.12.2013 at 04:26

Hey, you know you can actually buy music eh?

I know right, weird. Like see here, Ironbonehead productions actually has this in their shop.

http://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/album/cult-of-fire

I actually didn't know that. thanks for this bud I'm gonna also need something called a debit/credit card if you could lend me yours.

....EDIT: I did buy the album via your link though so thanks.

Quote:
File hosting is a far superior method of music acquisition.

Links, please.

Written by Hallford9000 on 21.12.2013 at 12:44
Links, please.

Not in the forums.

"No links to illegal downloads, or soliciting such links. Make sure the bands or labels allow their material to be downloaded before posting such links anywhere on this site." (Source)

Some of the best BM this year. It first sounds quite "normal", but they do have some compositions that make them be a step ahead (specially the progression of the riffs and the easy blending with the keys). The costumes/stage stuff when they play live is also quite awesome, would love to see them.

Written by Vombatus on 21.12.2013 at 20:10

Some of the best BM this year. It first sounds quite "normal", but they do have some compositions that make them be a step ahead (specially the progression of the riffs and the easy blending with the keys). The costumes/stage stuff when they play live is also quite awesome, would love to see them.

Seeing them live would be sweet. I agree, the more typical black metal riffs are made better by the composition, which is great. There's something that just clicks with this album and I have to listen to all of it. I guess 48 minutes isn't that long but it still flies right by without any of the music feeling extraneous. There album before this, Triumvirát is also really damn good. it is more drawn out though.

One thing that made made fall instantly in love with this album is its very spiritual energy flowing throughout. You can feel the amount of effort being put into the production of the album and it's simply almost too good to be true. The mixture of evocative, sometimes atmospheric black metal and beautifully integrated eastern influences feels like the perfect musical combination. To be honest, the band's harsher side reminds me of both Borknagar and Burzum, whilst the eastern influences give the band freedom to roam in their own musical world. One of 2013's best extreme metal albums? For me, definitely.

Hmmmmm yes, after further listens it's definitely best black metal of 2013 that I heard.

Absolutely love track 4. That sad mellow melody with those dreamy chants, simply transcendental.
The subtile oriental references gives it a great vibe too.

This is what the song titles look like on my iPod:








Yup...

Well, let's see how they look on my ipod:

1. Samhara Raktha Kali
2. On the Funeral Pyre of Existence
3. Shava Sadhana
4. Kali Ma
5. When Death Is All
6. Gruesome Dance of Death
7. Khanda Manda Yoga
8. Burned by the Flame of Divine Love

Looks fine to me!

I don't really like Indian music. No surprise that this album is boring for me. काली मां is really good, though

^ BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Son I'm REALLY disappointed. BOO!

Written by mz on 27.01.2014 at 14:55

I don't really like Indian music.

Sorry, I couldn't resist

Written by Paz on 27.01.2014 at 19:07

Sorry, I couldn't resist
link

hey let me modify my statement: I dislike the music of Asian Indians ans like the music of American Indians thanks for the link I did enjoy it =p. It reminds me of a great anime our TV used to show back when I was 6-7 ? which was about Indian Americans

Written by mz on 28.01.2014 at 09:58

It reminds me of a great anime our TV used to show back when I was 6-7 ? which was about Indian Americans

I believe it was a fucking Pocahontas mate!

^

Written by Paz on 28.01.2014 at 18:19

I believe it was a fucking Pocahontas mate!

NAH. It was this one



damn this was excellent

Am I late to the party? This album is fucking amazing

Written by Alex F on 12.02.2014 at 16:59

Am I late to the party? This album is fucking amazing

more like a boring meeting if you ask me.