Be that as it may they're also one of the most iconic.

I really love their music but just couldn't stop myself from laughing at Abbath's movements, for example at 0:46 or 2:28 on the video xD

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:20

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

I got a feeling they do it on purpose. Hahaha

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 21:21

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:20

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

I got a feeling they do it on purpose. Hahaha

I'm absolutely sure it's done on purpose. Immortal like to draw attention by acting like clowns.

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:24

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 21:21

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:20

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

I got a feeling they do it on purpose. Hahaha

I'm absolutely sure it's done on purpose. Immortal like to draw attention by acting like clowns.

Hahaha the best part is when the guy appeared at the top of the mountain and says a verse and he fucks off. Hahaha

Written by Guest on 05.09.2010 at 03:29

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 22:14

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:24

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 21:21

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:20

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

I got a feeling they do it on purpose. Hahaha

I'm absolutely sure it's done on purpose. Immortal like to draw attention by acting like clowns.

Hahaha the best part is when the guy appeared at the top of the mountain and says a verse and he fucks off. Hahaha

That guy is Demonaz.

Oh yeah. I thought he left the band already? Maybe he's just back to make that video I guess.

Written by Guest on 05.09.2010 at 12:51

Written by The Turbanator on 05.09.2010 at 07:21

Written by Guest on 05.09.2010 at 03:29

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 22:14

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:24

Written by The Turbanator on 04.09.2010 at 21:21

Written by RavenKing on 04.09.2010 at 21:20

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

I wouldn't say stupid because I find it funny. However, no matter how much I like Immortal's music, I can't help but laugh when I watch their videos or see pictures of them. It's so cheesy, indeed.

I got a feeling they do it on purpose. Hahaha

I'm absolutely sure it's done on purpose. Immortal like to draw attention by acting like clowns.

Hahaha the best part is when the guy appeared at the top of the mountain and says a verse and he fucks off. Hahaha

That guy is Demonaz.

Oh yeah. I thought he left the band already? Maybe he's just back to make that video I guess.

No, He never left,He writes all the lyrics & is their manager

Ahhh that makes sense then.:thumbup:

Fave band.

Best part of the new vid is the crab walk Abbath does after he starts headbanging. Immortal kicks so much ass.

The fellow in the witch hat (Anyone know exactly who it is? The video resolution is really bad for me to clearly tell....) from their video "Call of the Wintermoon" is my hero!

Written by rekkuza- on 27.12.2010 at 07:29

Anyone know exactly who it is? The video resolution is really bad for me to clearly tell

I think it's Kolgrim since Armaggeda left before making the video.

Yeah
agreed
pictures and videos are really funny
the face of the band members are really ridiculous with make up,but the music is great
my all time favorite band
music is more important than the face of the group
my iconic metal band 4ever

Written by Night Sight on 04.02.2011 at 14:57

music is more important than the face of the group

I'm assuming you haven't heard of KISS then...

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:10

Written by Night Sight on 04.02.2011 at 14:57

music is more important than the face of the group

I'm assuming you haven't heard of KISS then...

Things like that could work in the 70s and 80s but not today.
By the way, even if Abbath's mimics can remind of Gene Simmons, you can't compare KISS to Immortal in terms of music (Immortal is immensely superior).

Written by RavenKing on 08.02.2011 at 02:31

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:10

Written by Night Sight on 04.02.2011 at 14:57

music is more important than the face of the group

I'm assuming you haven't heard of KISS then...

Things like that could work in the 70s and 80s but not today.
By the way, even if Abbath's mimics can remind of Gene Simmons, you can't compare KISS to Immortal in terms of music (Immortal is immensely superior).

Oh no I definitely wasn't comparing the two. I just found it funny that someone said music is more important than image. KISS obviously disproved that notion; although, for the most part, you're right that mere image doesn't work in this generation.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:45

Oh no I definitely wasn't comparing the two. I just found it funny that someone said music is more important than image. KISS obviously disproved that notion; although, for the most part, you're right that mere image doesn't work in this generation.

I knew it wasn't a comparison.
Music is definitely more important than image, if we're talking in terms of quality. However, if we're talking of success, well... It's a different story.

And yes, a significant part of the success KISS achieved is due to image, their extravagant shows, etc. Their music was rather basic. A band like that today would never get a comparable success.

I never really liked the music nor the image of Immortal and after seeing them at the Kings of BM last year, I can't understand why they are treated as such a big thing. I'd admit that they have some good songs, but that can be said about a lot of other bannds as well.

I think they are treated as such a big thing for the same reason most of 2nd wave black metal bands are.
It's bands like Immortal that gave BM the image and all the "grim, cold, dark" sound it has (I mean, going further into what 1rst wave started).

And mostly, coz their music is

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

Its a joke... The image at least, the music is the best here is in black metal. Pure fucking Holocaust!!!

One thing I like about them is that they aren't afraid to incorporate thrash elements into their music, resulting in masterpieces such as In The Heart Of Winter. Besides, how can you not love Abbath?



Kvlt

Written by Guest on 12.02.2011 at 21:42

Written by Daniell on 04.09.2010 at 08:28

Soooooo cheeeeeesy.
Immortal's image is THE most stupid looking image in black metal, hands down.

Its a joke... The image at least, the music is the best here is in black metal. Pure fucking Holocaust!!!

One thing I like about them is that they aren't afraid to incorporate thrash elements into their music, resulting in masterpieces such as In The Heart Of Winter. Besides, how can you not love Abbath?



Kvlt

Kvlt, grim and frostbitten.

Absolute legends.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:45

Written by RavenKing on 08.02.2011 at 02:31

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:10

Written by Night Sight on 04.02.2011 at 14:57

music is more important than the face of the group

I'm assuming you haven't heard of KISS then...

Things like that could work in the 70s and 80s but not today.
By the way, even if Abbath's mimics can remind of Gene Simmons, you can't compare KISS to Immortal in terms of music (Immortal is immensely superior).

Oh no I definitely wasn't comparing the two. I just found it funny that someone said music is more important than image. KISS obviously disproved that notion; although, for the most part, you're right that mere image doesn't work in this generation.

Uhh... Ever heard of a band called Slipknot...? Or maybe the Insane Clown Posse...? Both are fairly modern bands that use their image for success more than Kiss could ever hope.

Written by Guest on 13.02.2011 at 02:40

Uhh... Ever heard of a band called Slipknot...? Or maybe the Insane Clown Posse...?

Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.02.2011 at 02:45

...for the most part, you're right that mere image doesn't work in this generation.

I'd still disagree with that. Practically all radio hip-hop is only popular because of the "badass gangsta" image associated with it. Unless we're talking strictly about rock/metal, in which case, yes, image doesn't work nearly as well for the most part.

Which band, in black metal, has the best face corpse?

For me, I think Averse Sefira has great face paintings. Not saying that Immortal's are bad.

Not forgetting Behexen, Emperor, Enthroned, Geist, Gorgoroth, Koldbrann, Maniac Butcher, Mgla, Ragnarok, Sturmkaiser, Satanic Warmaster, Sarkom, Uruk-Hai. They all have impressive face painting (or we call 'image')

Written by Guest on 13.02.2011 at 02:52

I'd still disagree with that. Practically all radio hip-hop is only popular because of the "badass gangsta" image associated with it. Unless we're talking strictly about rock/metal, in which case, yes, image doesn't work nearly as well for the most part.

Ya I was aiming for metal specifically. Not starting an argument as to whether or not fans of metal are "more intelligent" in any way than "those other people", but when you listen to genres that aren't promoted on the radio or TV, it means you have to work for your listen - meaning the average listener wants the catch to equal the chase. Nice face paintings and fancy leather boots won't do much for a metal band if the music they play is shit.

If metal were more like pop, in that it was popular, fans wouldn't be so critical of its musicianship, as it's presented to them, which limits the workload of "digging" for that music. And this of course is saying a lot, as Immortal is one of the most accessible and popular black metal bands in the history of the genre.

Just a little disclaimer - this really isn't meant as a shot at pop or as a means of saying METHUL IS TEH GREATEST GENRE EVAR

Black Metal needs at least a handful of accessible bands though surely? How else will it's fanbase grow without bands like Immortal or Absu to get the listeners to acclimatize themselves to this type of music?

Written by Malevolent-Jim on 13.02.2011 at 05:12

Black Metal needs at least a handful of accessible bands though surely? How else will it's fanbase grow without bands like Immortal or Absu to get the listeners to acclimatize themselves to this type of music?

Of course it does - you misunderstood my post. All genres need accessible representatives in order to help expose the listeners to what the genre has to offer, after which the listener hopefully moves on to check out what's lurking in the underground scene.

I wasn't accusing Immortal of being a bad black metal band due to their popularity or accessibility (I'd argue the opposite, in fact), I was just reflecting on how they are a popular band within the metal scene that makes use of and takes advantage of the simple marketing strategy of "image", which is also not an insult.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 13.02.2011 at 05:50

Written by Malevolent-Jim on 13.02.2011 at 05:12

Black Metal needs at least a handful of accessible bands though surely? How else will it's fanbase grow without bands like Immortal or Absu to get the listeners to acclimatize themselves to this type of music?

Of course it does - you misunderstood my post. All genres need accessible representatives in order to help expose the listeners to what the genre has to offer, after which the listener hopefully moves on to check out what's lurking in the underground scene.

I wasn't accusing Immortal of being a bad black metal band due to their popularity or accessibility (I'd argue the opposite, in fact), I was just reflecting on how they are a popular band within the metal scene that makes use of and takes advantage of the simple marketing strategy of "image", which is also not an insult.

Ah I gotcha now . I agree though. As image-conscious as black metal is, there are bands that use their image effectively. Immortal are probably the best band to exemplify this.

I do love them. As silly as I think they can be, they do back it up with seriously good music. I can't wait to see them at Bloodstock UK this year

Written by Malevolent-Jim on 13.02.2011 at 05:12

Black Metal needs at least a handful of accessible bands though surely? How else will it's fanbase grow without bands like Immortal or Absu to get the listeners to acclimatize themselves to this type of music?

Sure, the genre needs more accessible bands like Immortal or some others to make people aware if its existence. What it doesn't need is bands like Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth or Darkthrone's and Satyricon's recent stuff to give newcomers a false idea of what Black Metal music is.
Imo, Dimmu Borgir and later Darkthrone give a very bad image to Black Metal.