Ancient Wisdom - A Celebration in Honor of Death. I blindly bought this used CD at a record store because I thought I recognized the band name from the upcoming #HellsHeroes lineup. Turns out it is a different band than the one that will be there (“Ancient VVisdom,” double “V,” lol). But that ended up not mattering because this Swedish black metal album is actually awesome. I love it when a blind buy works out. I listened to it four times in a row yesterday…it’s that good!
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Edmonton’s DEGENERATOR Unveil Emotive Sonic Experience in Debut LP
~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~
By Billy Goate
DEGENERATOR is an eclectic two-piece from Edmonton, Alberta featuring Barrett Klesko (guitar, bass, vocals) and Jonathan Webster (drums), a dream-weave of modern/heavy metal mingled with elements of grunge, sludge, stoner, progressive, and Gothic.
Frontman Kelsko reveals:
'The Abyssal Throne' is a lyrical journey of how I fit in the cosmic scheme. It touches on themes of time, madness, despair, and contrasting dark and light. The music, which came first, was shaped to match these themes.
The duo, in fact, began with Webster's drum tracks and constructed the album around that scaffolding. Kelsko also experimented with vintage gear to produce a fuzzed-out sound inspired by '90s greats such as The Smashing Pumpkins, Type O Negative, and Alice in Chains.
There is a feeling of sorrow that pervades the record, but this is tempered by big drumming ("The Spiral"), compelling rhythms ("Hiraeth''), winding snake-like riffs ("Eternalism"), rumbling crescendos ("Heart Like a Hole"), and consoling vocals ("For Every Truth").
The guitar play is outstanding throughout, with plenty of thoughtful touches ("Neurotonic") and effective emotional moments ("A Way Out") reminiscent of Jerry Cantrell. There is great musical inventiveness on display here, with a deft blend of influences. An ideal vibe for this foggy, cloud-covered Thanksgiving Day.
Degenerator's new spin The Abyssal Throne is an emotionally moving album, worthy of being on a playlist with the likes of Chevelle, Young Hunter, Ancient VVisdom, Foot, and Mars Red Sky. Look for it this Friday, November 24th (pre-order here), and take it out for a long drive on a gloomy morning.
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The Abyssal Throne by Degenerator
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Degenerator, Edmonton, Canada’s aggressive sonic titans, unleash a captivating blend of stoner, sludge, grunge, and goth rock with their debut album 'The Abyssal Throne,' which is streaming now. Led by Barrett Klesko (Alle Else Fails) who is joined by Jonathan Webster (Pass of Era, ex-Striker), this relentless musical force delivers a spellbinding sound that resonates with fans of grunge, sludge, stoner, and doom metal. These internationally acclaimed musicians set the stage for an immersive journey through explosive moods, progressive time signatures, and hauntingly unusual vocal melodies. Klesko comments on what’s in store for those who check the album:
"This album is a radical departure from anything I have produced before. It’s more somber, but not as heavy, as All Else Fails, slower, but also more profound than the Misfires, and though it has more order than The Secret Places of the Earth, it still keeps some of the mystery. I hope my fans can discover a new facet of my creativity and a new bond with the art that I make.”
Degenerator is a sonic experiment that Klesko conducted to unleash the noise that was haunting his mind. He wanted to capture the essence of retro The Smashing Pumpkins, with their saturated fuzzy guitars, but also add a touch of gothic darkness that he finds deeply appealing. Interestingly, they started with the drums and then built everything else on top of them.
Drawing inspiration from the genre’s most revered figures, Degenerator fearlessly invites listeners into an enigmatic soundscape where raw emotions intertwine with thought-provoking lyrics. Their music reflects the complexities of the human experience, delving into the depths of despair while simultaneously igniting a raging fire within the soul.
From the very first notes, Degenerator launches audiences into a realm where aggression surges and anticipation fills the air. With their unyielding commitment to innovation, they flawlessly navigate intricate and progressive time signatures, resulting in a sonic assault that defies convention. Each song becomes an adrenaline-fueled journey, enticing listeners to surrender to the primal depths of their own emotions.
'The Abyssal Throne' is completely DIY, mixed and mastered by Webster and produced by Klesko, who also did the album artwork and leveraged AI to create something that reflected how the music made him feel. It is recommended for open-minded fans who want to experience something new and who enjoy Baroness, Torche, Smashing Pumpkins, and Soundgarden.
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GODZILLA IN THE KITCHEN Sign With Argonauta Records
GODZILLA IN THE KITCHEN Sign With Argonauta Records
Leipzig-based heavy psych and instrumental trance rockers GODZILLA IN THE KITCHEN have inked a record deal with Argonauta Records, home for acts such as Los Natas, Mitochondrial Sun by Niklas Sundin (formely in Dark Tranquility), Mammoth Storm, High Fighter, Suma or Ancient Vvisdom to name just a few. Formed in 2011 in Jena, the German trio creates a vibrant mixture of melodical recognizability…
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Songs that give me Papa IV vibes
I probably mentioned some of these artists before but I still wanna share some of my favorite songs because I’m suffering from lack of more Impera content.
“My Shining Star”- Avatar
“Reverent of Rats”-Powerwolf
“Son of May”- Subvision
“For the King”- Year of the Goat
“Dancin’ in the Ruins”- Blue Öyster Cult
“Thy Will Be Done”- Vexing Hex
“City of Stone”-Ancient VVisdom
“The Man Upstairs”-Voltaire
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hey do you have a playlist of those songs you used for lyrics on your wizard uquiz? i wanted to check some of them out but like a fool forgot to take note of anything. great quiz btw, loved it 10/10.
Don't have a playlist with all in the same place so here they r;
Witness - Tanagra
Dragon, Why Do You Cry? - Unto Others
Liquid Anatomy - Alkaloid
Warrior Queen - Visigoth
Bewitched - Candlemass
Let there be nothing - Judicator
Bard's Song (In the forest) - Blind Guardian
Carbon Phrases - Alkaloid
Come to me - Inkubus Sukkubus
Deathlike - ancient vvisdom
Glad you enjoyed it!
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ANCIENT VVISDOM New Single "Human Extinction" [Video]; 'Mundus' Album Coming
ANCIENT VVISDOM New Single “Human Extinction” [Video]; ‘Mundus’ Album Coming
Article By: Pat ‘Riot’ Whitaker, Senior Writer/Journalist ‡ Edited By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor
Dark occult doom and openly satanic rock band ANCIENT VVISDOM announced the band’s official video for new single, “Human Extinction“. (more…)
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