Added Code, De Magia Veterum and Castevet. How's that?

Not so sure about Castevet =P

Other suggestions: The Axis of Perdition, Ebonylake, Xasthur, Mayhem's Ordo ad Chao, Khlyst, Khanate, Alkerdeel, Demilich, Antediluvian, Negativa, The Amenta (n0n), Elend, Oxbow, Arizmenda etc.

Written by Guest on 11.11.2013 at 15:20

Not so sure about Castevet =P

Other suggestions: The Axis of Perdition, Ebonylake, Xasthur, Mayhem's Ordo ad Chao, Khlyst, Khanate, Alkerdeel, Demilich, Antediluvian, Negativa, The Amenta (n0n), Elend, Oxbow, Arizmenda etc.

Castevet is unpredictable and discordant on my ears and as you told in your staff pick, they draw influences from virus in their riffing =p. I got a virus fetish recently
Been considering The Axis of Perdition, Ordo ad Chao, Antediluvian and Elend. Khanate and Alkerdeel never crossed my mind, probably because of their sludgy roots. Moreover, I have n0n and Oxbow but have not checked them yet.
I personally did not like Khlyst and thus, they would not be added.
Been trying to get Demilich,Xasthur, Arizmenda and Ebonylake. Hope that will be able to check them ASAP and never heard of Negativa. Thanks for suggestions 8)

Written by mz on 11.11.2013 at 15:38

Castevet is unpredictable and discordant on my ears and as you told in your staff pick, they draw influences from virus in their riffing =p. I got a virus fetish recently
Been considering The Axis of Perdition, Ordo ad Chao, Antediluvian and Elend. Khanate and Alkerdeel never crossed my mind, probably because of their sludgy roots. Moreover, I have n0n and Oxbow but have not checked them yet.
I personally did not like Khlyst and thus, they would not be added.
Been trying to get Demilich,Xasthur, Arizmenda and Ebonylake. Hope that will be able to check them ASAP and never heard of Negativa. Thanks for suggestions 8)

Castevet do borrow from Virus, but I find them a very warm and encompassing band myself. Especially the new album.

Negativa are an offshoot of Gorguts, so they sound very similar. Also check Baring Teeth for a similar type of sound.

Written by Guest on 11.11.2013 at 15:41

Castevet do borrow from Virus, but I find them a very warm and encompassing band myself. Especially the new album.

Negativa are an offshoot of Gorguts, so they sound very similar. Also check Baring Teeth for a similar type of sound.

Tbh, while 99% of dissonant metal albums sound cold and dehumanized, warmer albums could also be added to this list. For instance, I find Gigan album to be really fun and yet, it is included.
Based on band name, I thought that Negativa is BM. Good to know that Gorguts guys have side project. Finally, Baring Teeth would be most likely be added as a few youtube tracks I heard from them were cool but I first need to check the whole thing.

Written by mz on 10.11.2013 at 16:31


And what are the first four rules?

Rule#1 : Make your mind sure about the title unless you want to change it as many times as Frit does

Written by mz on 11.11.2013 at 15:57

Tbh, while 99% of dissonant metal albums sound cold and dehumanized, warmer albums could also be added to this list. For instance, I find Gigan album to be really fun and yet, it is included.
Based on band name, I thought that Negativa is BM. Good to know that Gorguts guys have side project. Finally, Baring Teeth would be most likely be added as a few youtube tracks I heard from them were cool but I first need to check the whole thing.

I had a little skim through and yeah, I think Castevet would be a good additional dimension to the list after all.

Written by angel. on 11.11.2013 at 16:02

Rule#1 : Make your mind sure about the title unless you want to change it as many times as Frit does

you are not that bad =p
oh wait, you really are.
Still three more rules left.

Written by mz on 11.11.2013 at 16:27

you are not that bad =p
oh wait, you really are.
Still three more rules left.

Only 2 actually, we have 1, 3, and 5

Written by Guest on 11.11.2013 at 16:35

Written by mz on 11.11.2013 at 16:27

you are not that bad =p
oh wait, you really are.
Still three more rules left.

Only 2 actually, we have 1, 3, and 5

don't blame me. It's been a while that I haven't done any math

Some clear dissonance in stuff like Khanate (see: Things Viral) and Alkerdeel. The Amenta's n0n and Oxbow ("She's a find" is a brilliant track... BRILLIANT I SAY) are great suggestions as well.
Also I'm not sure but maybe Maudlin Of The Well and Kayo Dot (the band that was formed after MofW's demise) might work here as well.

Booooo, I missed all the discussion.
Anyway, by considering dissonant metal any band that deals with an important amount of dissonance in their music, I can say my favorites ones that I don't see on this list are Shining (NOR) (at least the Blackjazz album, the rest are more harmonic), Unexpect, Smohalla (don't miss this year's split with Omega Centauri, best thing this year had to offer so far IMO) and Sculptured.
Maybe Sculptured is more atonal (that is basically, Meshuggah) than dissonant but I remember they mess with it a bit.

Written by Unhealer on 11.11.2013 at 20:10

Booooo, I missed all the discussion.
Anyway, by considering dissonant metal any band that deals with an important amount of dissonance in their music, I can say my favorites ones that I don't see on this list are Shining (NOR) (at least the Blackjazz album, the rest are more harmonic), Unexpect, Smohalla (don't miss this year's split with Omega Centauri, best thing this year had to offer so far IMO) and Sculptured.
Maybe Sculptured is more atonal (that is basically, Meshuggah) than dissonant but I remember they mess with it a bit.

I don't really think any of those are dissonant, even Shining (NOR).

Written by Diverge on 12.11.2013 at 05:01

I don't really think any of those are dissonant, even Shining (NOR).

Shining's sound, at least on Blackjazz as I said, is clearly based on dissonance. Their frontman even wrote an article on how dissonance was incorporated on music though history, mentioning on certain points how his own albums makes use of it.
As for the others, except Sculptured which I'm not 100% sure (it's been a long time since I don't spin one of their record, damn), I remember hearing lot of dissonance on their songs as well.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 11.11.2013 at 19:47

Some clear dissonance in stuff like Khanate (see: Things Viral) and Alkerdeel. The Amenta's n0n and Oxbow ("She's a find" is a brilliant track... BRILLIANT I SAY) are great suggestions as well.
Also I'm not sure but maybe Maudlin Of The Well and Kayo Dot (the band that was formed after MofW's demise) might work here as well.

I will (re-)listen to Khanate ,Alkerdeel,Amenta and Oxbow today. Also, regarding of Maudlin Of The Well and Kayo Dot, well, I like them both but the last time I listened to them I was not familiar with dissonant metal. They might fit here but I should try them again. Thanks for suggestions

Written by Unhealer on 11.11.2013 at 20:10

Booooo, I missed all the discussion.
Anyway, by considering dissonant metal any band that deals with an important amount of dissonance in their music, I can say my favorites ones that I don't see on this list are Shining (NOR) (at least the Blackjazz album, the rest are more harmonic), Unexpect, Smohalla (don't miss this year's split with Omega Centauri, best thing this year had to offer so far IMO) and Sculptured.
Maybe Sculptured is more atonal (that is basically, Meshuggah) than dissonant but I remember they mess with it a bit.

You can have the discussion anytime
I just vaguely remember shining-Blackjazz and Sculptured (listened to them once or twice long time ago) and like MoTW, I was not familiar with dissonance back then. Regarding Unexpect, I must say that I'm their big fan but to be honest, I don't consider them a dissonant band. They manage to mix a lot of different musical elements and create an interesting chaotic mess but they don't use dissonance. I'll call them chaotic but not dissonant metal. Finally, I just have heard Smohalla 's name a couple of times. Will check them.

Written by mz on 12.11.2013 at 13:38

Regarding Unexpect, I must say that I'm their big fan but to be honest, I don't consider them a dissonant band. They manage to mix a lot of different musical elements and create an interesting chaotic mess but they don't use dissonance.

Well, it's a fact they do use dissonance and in a decent amount, whether you consider it enough to be on your list or not is entirely up to you

Written by Unhealer on 12.11.2013 at 15:15


Well, it's a fact they do use dissonance and in a decent amount, whether you consider it enough to be on your list or not is entirely up to you

They probably do, but in the contrary to all of albums here, I don't like unexpect because of their dissonance. That particular word is not what comes to my mind when I'm thinking about unexpect

I'd personally pick The Desanctification over MoRT, but other than that awesome list, I really like the idea behind it

Written by Auntie Sahar on 13.11.2013 at 00:39

I'd personally pick The Desanctification over MoRT, but other than that awesome list, I really like the idea behind it

But MoRT, above pretty much any metal record I can think of, exemplifies the idea of dissonant metal I'd wager.

Written by Guest on 13.11.2013 at 03:54

Written by Auntie Sahar on 13.11.2013 at 00:39

I'd personally pick The Desanctification over MoRT, but other than that awesome list, I really like the idea behind it

But MoRT, above pretty much any metal record I can think of, exemplifies the idea of dissonant metal I'd wager.

I know, I'm pretty much just saying that I prefer The Desanctification over it

I was going to spend more time and have a major update to this list but since lists are going to be deleted, I added Antediluvian - λόγος, Demilich - Nespithe, Ebonylake - In Swathes Of Brooding Light, Khanate - Things Viral, Oxbow - The Narcotic Story, The Amenta - n0n and The Axis Of Perdition - The Ichneumon Method. I also feel ambivalent about Chaos Echoes but fuck it, there is no more time. I thank people who gave me recommendations.

Written by Auntie Sahar on 13.11.2013 at 00:39

I'd personally pick The Desanctification over MoRT, but other than that awesome list, I really like the idea behind it

Desanctifation could well be here if it was released by another band. I love it but MoRT wins here.

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 19:29
I was going to spend more time and have a major update to this list but since lists are going to be deleted.

You were actually one of the few (together with Innerself and Fritillaria) who I wanted to tell about the joke and ask to go along with it for the lolz.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.11.2013 at 21:01

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 19:29
I was going to spend more time and have a major update to this list but since lists are going to be deleted.

You were actually one of the few (together with Innerself and Fritillaria) who I wanted to tell about the joke and ask to go along with it for the lolz.

"Feels stupid again"
But seriously, I first thought that this should be an idea for April's Fool and since it's executed now, it should be serious. Was wondering why this has not been announced in site news section.

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 21:08
Was wondering why this has not been announced in site news section.

That was a HUGE hint.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.11.2013 at 21:22

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 21:08
Was wondering why this has not been announced in site news section.

That was a HUGE hint.

I am just pretending that I've been trolled to make Marcel feel accomplished and happy =p

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 21:27

I am just pretending that I've been trolled to make Marcel feel accomplished and happy =p

Nope, you have been trolled, as was I and pretty much everyone else who didn't know about this joke.

Written by Erik M. on 16.11.2013 at 01:14

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 21:27

I am just pretending that I've been trolled to make Marcel feel accomplished and happy =p

Nope, you have been trolled, as was I and pretty much everyone else who didn't know about this joke.

Yes, but I was not hit as hard as you, Mary, 3rdworld and MechT =p

Written by mz on 16.11.2013 at 15:04

Written by Erik M. on 16.11.2013 at 01:14

Written by mz on 15.11.2013 at 21:27

I am just pretending that I've been trolled to make Marcel feel accomplished and happy =p

Nope, you have been trolled, as was I and pretty much everyone else who didn't know about this joke.

Yes, but I was not hit as hard as you, Mary, 3rdworld and MechT =p

Or the dude who made that ridiculous list as a petition. Hex something.