Rock n roll to me has that special connection to the other side, thus creating possibilities for spiritual liberation.
With that being said, lots of artists, not just in black metal, have put out records that are liberating, filled with devilish sparks and flames. Haunted vibes and mesmerizing melodies that can put the listener in a state of trance of make him feel like he is in the deepest vault of Hell.
I will show you some of the records that did this to me over the years. Of course there are some I may forgot to mention.
Watain - Lawless Darkness:For me this is one the best black metal records ever recorded. It is full of great music. Enchanting melodies straight from the Mahapralaya rituals, songs invoking anticosmic primal forces yet many of the listeners have no idea what they hearing when they put the record on.
The lyrics are possibly the most well thought lyrics in black metal, they have a certain feeling that matches excellent with that of the music.
Some songs have a more human aspect to them, more earthly ones if you like, some are celebrating the Gods that put their burning touch in the souls of the musicians to make this happen and some of course glorify Death in a spiritual way that prepares you to say farewell to this mundane existence. And yes, it works like magick.
In Solitude - Sister:Many of you already know this, but for those that are not familiar with In Solitude, this is not a black metal record. Although if you take the feeling and the atmosphere this album offers to the listener it beats a lot of black metal records.
This a really honest piece of art. With the almost forgotten post punk vibe going on doing its magic,
it feels like we're in a trip, through the gothic horror scenes of a 60's horror movie, like Black Sunday, from which the cover art drew its inspiration from. (Barbara Steele)
Lyrically, it has a sinister theme, revolving around Magic and Occultism, but with a more romantic twist sometimes that may suprise a hardcore black metal fan looking for Satan in shallow ways. Amazing music right there.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore:
A magnificent occult rock album.
Truly devoted musicians that put their soul and blood into this. Selim has been a huge inspiration for me personally and I admire everything he has done music wise and other wise.
This album contains songs that are catchy as fuck but with a deep meaning laying in the lyrics and the symbolism used. From the sigil in the front cover to that bitter but glorious goodbye in the song The Yonder Beckons, the album is a manifestation of great ideals and the outlaw way of living.
A huge welcome to the Anticosmic Gods and a huge fuck you to the world. Something that all these records mentioned above have common.
Saturnalia Temple - To The Other:
This is heavy, sludgy and dark as the eyes of the Drakon might be.
They have changed a bit since their first record, which I really dig too, but this, this is what a bad trip on DMT might look and sound like. Imagine yourself slipping in a giant spiral, going deeper and deeper while the voices of madness are tearing up your Ego.
After the record is done, you will feel like a huge stone has been lifted off of you. Not kidding.
These band of occultists has made a brilliant record, which is not welcoming the audience in any way. Only those who seek something in their music will find it appealing and love it.
I will not go into details simply because my experience with this release has been very intimate and I absorbed the whole thing as One, so, it's up to you what will you make out of it.
With that being said, lots of artists, not just in black metal, have put out records that are liberating, filled with devilish sparks and flames. Haunted vibes and mesmerizing melodies that can put the listener in a state of trance of make him feel like he is in the deepest vault of Hell.
I will show you some of the records that did this to me over the years. Of course there are some I may forgot to mention.
Watain - Lawless Darkness:For me this is one the best black metal records ever recorded. It is full of great music. Enchanting melodies straight from the Mahapralaya rituals, songs invoking anticosmic primal forces yet many of the listeners have no idea what they hearing when they put the record on.
The lyrics are possibly the most well thought lyrics in black metal, they have a certain feeling that matches excellent with that of the music.
Some songs have a more human aspect to them, more earthly ones if you like, some are celebrating the Gods that put their burning touch in the souls of the musicians to make this happen and some of course glorify Death in a spiritual way that prepares you to say farewell to this mundane existence. And yes, it works like magick.
In Solitude - Sister:Many of you already know this, but for those that are not familiar with In Solitude, this is not a black metal record. Although if you take the feeling and the atmosphere this album offers to the listener it beats a lot of black metal records.
This a really honest piece of art. With the almost forgotten post punk vibe going on doing its magic,
it feels like we're in a trip, through the gothic horror scenes of a 60's horror movie, like Black Sunday, from which the cover art drew its inspiration from. (Barbara Steele)
Lyrically, it has a sinister theme, revolving around Magic and Occultism, but with a more romantic twist sometimes that may suprise a hardcore black metal fan looking for Satan in shallow ways. Amazing music right there.
The Devil's Blood - The Time Of No Time Evermore:
A magnificent occult rock album.
Truly devoted musicians that put their soul and blood into this. Selim has been a huge inspiration for me personally and I admire everything he has done music wise and other wise.
This album contains songs that are catchy as fuck but with a deep meaning laying in the lyrics and the symbolism used. From the sigil in the front cover to that bitter but glorious goodbye in the song The Yonder Beckons, the album is a manifestation of great ideals and the outlaw way of living.
A huge welcome to the Anticosmic Gods and a huge fuck you to the world. Something that all these records mentioned above have common.
Saturnalia Temple - To The Other:
This is heavy, sludgy and dark as the eyes of the Drakon might be.
They have changed a bit since their first record, which I really dig too, but this, this is what a bad trip on DMT might look and sound like. Imagine yourself slipping in a giant spiral, going deeper and deeper while the voices of madness are tearing up your Ego.
After the record is done, you will feel like a huge stone has been lifted off of you. Not kidding.
These band of occultists has made a brilliant record, which is not welcoming the audience in any way. Only those who seek something in their music will find it appealing and love it.
I will not go into details simply because my experience with this release has been very intimate and I absorbed the whole thing as One, so, it's up to you what will you make out of it.
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