First Wave of Black Metal Timeline and bands. A list by skunkspritz [List325934] | \m/ The First Wave of Black Metal was an ERA (not a genre) Which lasted from 1981 to 1991-ish that consisted of various Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Doom Metal and Heavy Metal acts that influenced the sounds and ideas of the genre Black Metal and other future Extreme Metal Genres (Mostly Black Metal). We all know the most important bands of the influence in Black Metal thought. This list is not 100% accurate and will never be because I am not an ALL KNOWING Metal God. Anyway! True Gods Of Black Metal (First Wave Black Metal) Treble : 10 Essential Black Metal Albums. Black Metal Albums. The purpose of this list is to inform listeners new to the black metal genre, a genre that has even gone so far as to garner mainstream attention from the conventional art world and media (to the chagrin of many fans).
What are the essential albums in black metal that would be recommended to curious new listeners? Unlike death metal, black metal has greatly splintered since the genre’s founding into a myriad of different styles and regional sounds. Unlike death metal, black metal has also blurred the lines of distinction with other genres to such a degree that it sometimes becomes hard to tell what is black metal and what is not. Like death metal, perhaps even more so, black metal sparks an intense devotion amongst its listeners, a devotion taken to such a degree that intense arguments and discussion ensue amongst genre fans as to what is black metal and what is not. For my money, the phrase, “I know it when I see it,” is an apt description for recognizing black metal. Sheno1138's Music Lists: Early Black Metal Albums. Black Metal Albums you Must Own: The very best of Black Metal. 20 Essential Early/Prototypical Black Metal Albums.
Tormentor Anno Domini (1989) Hungary isn't exactly world famous for its metal scene, but if nothing else, they have Tormentor. This is nothing to sneeze at: this is one of the most influential bands that nobody has ever heard of. Anno Domini was the group's second album, but it's far and away their best. The music is an odd combination of Destruction, Bathory, and Mozart. The guitarist for this band (at the time) was extremely talented and displayed a shredding tendency not too common in black metal.
Attila Szigeti should be regarded as one of the best guitarists of this genre, but unfortunately he's an obscure figure. The way most people know of Tormentor, however, is through their song from this album called "Elisabeth Bathory. " FUN FACT: Attila Szigeti seems to have vanished from the face of the earth, at least musically. Top 50 Black Metal Albums Ever (Plus Honorable Mentions) 10 black metal bands from unexpected places. Best Norwegian Heavy Metal Bands. The Best Black Metal Albums of All Time - Rate Your Music - Vimperator. 25 Best Black Metal Albums - Rate Your Music - Vimperator. 10 Great Black Metal Albums - Music Feature at IGN - Vimperator.
Judging by the reader comments on some of the recent metal articles here, it seems like many of you love black-metal as much as we do. Critically speaking, it hasn't been all wine and roses for the genre. Actually, it's often been treated like metal's rotten stepchild. Sure, some of the records mentioned below got their fair share of press adoration but outside of the usual outlets, the majority of the black-metal scene still doesn't the coverage it probably deserves. To kick off the New Year IGN has complied a list of 10 essential albums in the black-metal pantheon.
A Blaze in the Northern Sky (Peaceville, 1991) Darkthrone Arguably the album that sparked the 90's black-metal fever that still lives on today, A Blaze in the Northern Sky was pivotal for many reasons. Storm of the Light's Bane (Nuclear Blast, 1996) Dissection Lead by guitarist/singer/songwriter Jon Nödtveidt, Sweden's Dissection was one of the best melodic black-metal outfits the underground has ever produced. The Best Black Metal Albums Of All Time (In Order) - Vimperator.