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Guest review by
BeastOfMetal456
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In 1993, the legendary band called Immortal released what is considered to be their sophomore work, Pure Holocaust. Two years later, they decided to go a little harsher, to produce a colder album: something on which we can bestow the term "grim and frostbitten". And in my books, these mighty Norsemen succeeded. Now after Erik "Grim" left the band, Abbath took the throne behind the drums (he still handled the bass, too), while Demonaz took over the duties of delivering some mighty guitar riffs, something Immortal is synonymous with.
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BeastOfMetal456 - 28.08.2011 at 15:49
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Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
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Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
The whole thing sounds pretty ok to me. You've obviously been spoiled by death metal drumming (or been reading too much into the MA reviews) as the drums on this sound fine (certainly no tempo issues), black metal doesn't have to be perfect when it's like this. If you want sloppy musicianship check out early Burzum.
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BeastOfMetal456 - 28.08.2011 at 22:22
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Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 28.08.2011 at 20:21
Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
The whole thing sounds pretty ok to me. You've obviously been spoiled by death metal drumming (or been reading too much into the MA reviews) as the drums on this sound fine (certainly no tempo issues), black metal doesn't have to be perfect when it's like this. If you want sloppy musicianship check out early Burzum.
What's MA? Morbid Angel? 
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Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 22:22
What's MA? Morbid Angel?
Metal Archives.
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Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I think you've missed the point completely. Battles...... is a savage album. Raw and epic. Recorded before Pro Tools ruined metal, imo. Abbath did the drums on this and while he may not be the greatest drummer i don't think it takes from the album. If your into black metal this album is essential. And if you want a good laugh, just watch the videos from the album. The running down the mountain cracks me up every time. Great songs though.
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BeastOfMetal456 - 29.08.2011 at 02:18
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Written by Azazel on 28.08.2011 at 23:55
Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I think you've missed the point completely. Battles...... is a savage album. Raw and epic. Recorded before Pro Tools ruined metal, imo. Abbath did the drums on this and while he may not be the greatest drummer i don't think it takes from the album. If your into black metal this album is essential. And if you want a good laugh, just watch the videos from the album. The running down the mountain cracks me up every time. Great songs though.
I'm a big death metal fan so... I don't think I'll ever like black metal although I enjoy playing it a lot.
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Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I Really enjoy this album a lot... It can come off as a blur if you're not paying attention Though. If your going to listen to Early Immortal check out Pure Holocaust instead... It has much better guitar production and overall better song writing IMO.
I agree with you on the artwork mind.... it is absolutely ridiculous. Please Immortal if you are reading this re-release this album with a different cover.
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BeastOfMetal456 - 29.08.2011 at 02:29
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Written by @gent_-_orange on 29.08.2011 at 02:27
Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I Really enjoy this album a lot... It can come off as a blur if you're not paying attention Though. If your going to listen to Early Immortal check out Pure Holocaust instead... It has much better guitar production and overall better song writing IMO.
I agree with you on the artwork mind.... it is absolutely ridiculous. Please Immortal if you are reading this re-release this album with a different cover.
They really should! An album with such great lyrics and concept should have an epic cover decipting an epic battle! 
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Written by Guest on 29.08.2011 at 02:29
Written by @gent_-_orange on 29.08.2011 at 02:27
Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I Really enjoy this album a lot... It can come off as a blur if you're not paying attention Though. If your going to listen to Early Immortal check out Pure Holocaust instead... It has much better guitar production and overall better song writing IMO.
I agree with you on the artwork mind.... it is absolutely ridiculous. Please Immortal if you are reading this re-release this album with a different cover.
They really should! An album with such great lyrics and concept should have an epic cover decipting an epic battle!
I would settle for simply the bands name in Black and white instead  anything to get rid the current one.
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Written by @gent_-_orange on 29.08.2011 at 02:30
Written by Guest on 29.08.2011 at 02:29
Written by @gent_-_orange on 29.08.2011 at 02:27
Written by Guest on 28.08.2011 at 15:49
Although I respect the band, that album is a whole mess. The production is as raw as fuck, the riffs (when they exist) are very dissonant. Dissonance + Atmosphere = Mayhem. Musical mayhem it was. I'm sure there are drumming mistakes there. Drums sound faster than the guitars. Performance is as bad as production, let alone the stupid cover art. However, there are some good tracks here and there....
I won't rate this until it gets a few more listens.
I Really enjoy this album a lot... It can come off as a blur if you're not paying attention Though. If your going to listen to Early Immortal check out Pure Holocaust instead... It has much better guitar production and overall better song writing IMO.
I agree with you on the artwork mind.... it is absolutely ridiculous. Please Immortal if you are reading this re-release this album with a different cover.
They really should! An album with such great lyrics and concept should have an epic cover decipting an epic battle!
I would settle for simply the bands name in Black and white instead anything to get rid the current one.
I have the album cover on a white longsleve tshirt and i have to say i like it 
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BeastOfMetal456 - 17.09.2011 at 14:50
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I'm sorry I caused this quarrel up... BECAUSE I LIKE THE ALBUM ALOT NOW. This is an awesome black metal album, quality riffs, brutal drums, Abbath sounds as good as ever... This is how these frostbitten kings should sound! Everyone who's going to listen to this album: LISTEN TO IT AT LEAST 3 TIMES! At first listen, I didn't like this at all! But now, it's up among my favorites.
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| Rating: 9 |
Very good, but Pure Holocaust is better.
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 Death - 20.01.2012 at 13:09
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Some may disagree but the cover is very cheesy.
Pretty good album though, 8/10.
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Written by Death on 20.01.2012 at 13:09
Some may disagree but the cover is very cheesy.
Pretty good album though, 8/10.
I like Immortal but yes, the cover is cheesy.
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