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Written by Troy Killjoy on 15.06.2012 at 22:01
Written by tea[m]ster on 15.06.2012 at 21:47
Not a debut release...an EP called The Aurora Veil in 2007 
Regardless, this is their full-length debut, which many consider to be a debut in general. EPs and demos are considered debut material, but they're only meant for showcase purposes a majority of the time, especially early on in a band's career before they're able to release a full-length.
Full-length debut? Of course. EPS and demos are debut material? Yes, and landmarks or they wouldn't be littered all over this website. Majority of the time? I think this is a rare exception how important this demo was looking at the popluarity of this new album.
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 Blizk - 16.06.2012 at 00:15
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Written by tea[m]ster on 15.06.2012 at 21:57
Written by Blizk on 15.06.2012 at 21:53
I think they don't really keep it in that high regard
Hmmm, disagree. Google reviews for it. It's regarded by many as the best debut/demo/EP ever recorded.
I know that release like my own pockets mate  The band really thinks it's "just a demo" and that the re-recorded versions are "miles better". You didn't even quote enough of my post 
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Written by tea[m]ster on 15.06.2012 at 21:47
Written by Dentura on 15.06.2012 at 09:32
especially for a debut release. 
Not a debut release...an EP called The Aurora Veil in 2007
Yeah, i meant full-length album debut. :p
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Written by Blizk on 16.06.2012 at 00:15
I know that release like my own pockets mate The band really thinks it's "just a demo" and that the re-recorded versions are "miles better". You didn't even quote enough of my post
Ah, the band thinks it's shit but the mass find it terrific. The band definetely has high standards!
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Written by tea[m]ster on 17.06.2012 at 21:26
Written by Blizk on 16.06.2012 at 00:15
I know that release like my own pockets mate The band really thinks it's "just a demo" and that the re-recorded versions are "miles better". You didn't even quote enough of my post
Ah, the band thinks it's shit but the mass find it terrific. The band definetely has high standards!
If that's the case then why did they release it, then?
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Blizk - 21.06.2012 at 11:32
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Written by Nightfall on 21.06.2012 at 03:17
If that's the case then why did they release it, then?
Well, what's the purpose of releasing a demo anyway? The band is definitely proud of the songs they've written but they feel the performance and production are a lot better on the re-recordings than on The Aurora Veil (the latter is stating the obvious really).
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Holy shit, this album is amazing
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| Rating: 9 |
This album is almost everything I have ever wanted out a metal album. They manage to tie so much together so perfectly.
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| Rating: 7 |
I see a lot of potential but I just can't seem to get into a lot of the songs. "And Plague Flowers..." and "As Icicles Fall" are absolute masterpieces. The rest of the songs I just can't seem to grasp. I think there is just too much instrumental for me, especially "Forget Not"... that song is seriously 8 minutes too long.
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Ridiculous good debut, if u dont count in the ep. will get into my top 5 or even 3 at the end of the year, i think. it really reminds of maudlin of the wells latest, n the violin is great! 
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K†ulu - 03.08.2012 at 15:47
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Overall it is a good album. There are definitely interesting ideas to listen to here, but I would rather say that this album has its moment than say that it is consistently good. In addition, it's too long for its own good. This is a band to watch out for in any case. I only hope they won't go into the ridiculous complexity territory, but rather focus on coherent structure.
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Another reason why I'm disgusted with the Australian music industry.
Even though they don't sound like them, could these guys be the Australian answer to Opeth or Agalloch?
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 18.05.2012 at 16:07
Written by Fredd on 18.05.2012 at 15:54
Haters gonna hate.
Probably the most annoying response people on the internet have come up with. I'm not a "hater" because I don't like the music. I don't "hate" the album, I have an opinion that differs from those who are praising it.
If history has taught us anything, it's that anyone who's opinions or ideals differ from your own deserve to die like the primitive savages they are.
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Australia would be the Scandinavia of following decade with no fucking doubt ! \m/ \m/
Just look at the chart .. 1 - Legendary Be'lakor 2 - Majestic Ne Obliviscaris
I'm just fucked up !
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| Rating: 5 |
It's decent at times, but for the vast majority of the album it ranges from extreme boredom to mild boredom... either a 5 or 6 from me
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 Ira - 26.08.2012 at 14:34
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Written by HaaskAksaaH on 17.08.2012 at 14:25
Australia would be the Scandinavia of following decade with no fucking doubt ! \m/ \m/
Just look at the chart .. 1 - Legendary Be'lakor 2 - Majestic Ne Obliviscaris
I'm just fucked up !
Completely agreed.
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| Rating: 8 |
There's lots of room for improvement but they know how to write lovely melodies; they should use that as much as possible. I enjoyed it a lot.
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| Rating: 9 |
I made a review of this album on Youtube, and the bassist Cygnus actually left this really nice message on there:
"you are a legend. such kind words leave me speachless! can't wait to meet you on tour one day brother.
cygnus - ne obliviscaris"
That means a lot actually. 
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JÄY - 23.09.2012 at 00:04
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Dont get what all the fuss is about
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| Rating: 8 |
Its a good first effort from this band, as people have said some parts get a bit too messy and overlong, but its unique and fresh at the same time.
"of the leaper butterflies, "forget not", and "as icicles fall" are the best.
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dag - 27.09.2012 at 23:40
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| Rating: 9 |
Can never get bored listening to this album. This is my number one album of the year so far.
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| Rating: 9 |
I only listened to this today and I must say i am impressed. Brilliant debut album. Really really good stuff.
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It's fuckin' progressive. This is my first listening but I'm dying for their new album
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Written by JÄY on 23.09.2012 at 00:04
Dont get what all the fuss is about
My thoughts exactly
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Definitely sitting in my Top-5 for the year. Fresh ideas beautifully constructed and performed. Love it !!
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Forget Not... beautiful
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| Rating: 9 |
Hmm decided to check it out since it seems to be causing a bit of a stir....dont really see the big deal. This severely generic - everyone seems to pis themselves because of the violin and all of a sudden its progressive extreme metal. The violin doesnt all of a sudden make it less generic.
Who knows maybe another listen will push this beyond 6/10 - it just sounds like Taake with violins at the moment.
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Blizk - 25.10.2012 at 00:47
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Written by Valaskjalf on 25.10.2012 at 00:05
This severely generic - everyone seems to pis themselves because of the violin and all of a sudden its progressive extreme metal. The violin doesnt all of a sudden make it less generic.
Your comment is weird. This is not extreme prog purely because of the violin, nor is it the reason alone to classify anything as generic. There's so many things not commonplace that I'm not arsed to start replying to you with a review, but I'll just say that it's particularly interesting in bass guitar. Good that you're willing to give it more spins because it's rather massive
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Wilt - 25.10.2012 at 06:20
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Written by Valaskjalf on 25.10.2012 at 00:05
it just sounds like Taake with violins at the moment.
Are you kidding, have you heard Taake...? Absolutely nothing remotely similar.
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| Rating: 9 |
Taake had a banjo XD
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Written by Wilt on 25.10.2012 at 06:20
Written by Valaskjalf on 25.10.2012 at 00:05
it just sounds like Taake with violins at the moment.
Are you kidding, have you heard Taake...? Absolutely nothing remotely similar.
Well for some reason a few songs really reminded me of Taake. Might not be something very obvious to others but it made me think of Doedskvad a little bit. But I did listen to it again and its better than the first time, only now I think it sounds too much like Enslaved, the blackmetalish bits especially sounds to me a lot like them. Sort of the way Ikuined Kaamos sounds like Opeth.
Its not bad, its just not really something that made me sit up or share in the excitement. Around 7/10 for me.
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Wilt - 26.10.2012 at 04:27
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| Rating: 10 |
Written by Valaskjalf on 25.10.2012 at 20:51
Written by Wilt on 25.10.2012 at 06:20
Written by Valaskjalf on 25.10.2012 at 00:05
it just sounds like Taake with violins at the moment.
Are you kidding, have you heard Taake...? Absolutely nothing remotely similar.
Well for some reason a few songs really reminded me of Taake. Might not be something very obvious to others but it made me think of Doedskvad a little bit. But I did listen to it again and its better than the first time, only now I think it sounds too much like Enslaved, the blackmetalish bits especially sounds to me a lot like them. Sort of the way Ikuined Kaamos sounds like Opeth.
Its not bad, its just not really something that made me sit up or share in the excitement. Around 7/10 for me.
Fair enough, each to their own... but yeah for me Ikuinen Kaamos doesn't sound like Opeth either.
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| Rating: 9 |
Funny to see a lot of different opinions here. I was actually one of the few people blown away by this album.
Definitely the best album I heard in a long time. It's extreme and has a ton of variety going on. I also love progressive metal and long songs, so that helps too.
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| Rating: 6 |
This is basically Unexpect without the insanity - its ok... got bored a lot.
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| Rating: 10 |
Is one of the albums of the year, the music is very technical but with feeling!!
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I am one of the persons that got totally blown away by this. I have listened to this several times, and it just seems that I never can get enough of this. I am impressed that there are NO boring moments in this album, it is just PERFECT! I love that they actually use the bass guitar as an instrument and not just to make the sound thicker. And the violins.. Epic. I hope they don't fuck up the follow up, but this album will be REALLY HARD for them to top!
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| Rating: 9 |
Ok Im changing my mind again...all of a sudden I like it, but I dont know why. Its really confusing because I cant understand why I would like this, I usually dont like stuff like this. Was listening to it at work today and somehow I managed to listen to the album 4 times in a row without getting bored.
There's some parts of it that seem too generic, especially the first song - the opening riff is probably one that every single blackmetal band has used, but from then on its good. Dont agree with the technicality, I think its a pretty straightforward album, but it pushes the right buttons for me. Buttons I didnt quite know I have, and in a way I still dont know if I have them!?
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Fuckin best album
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| Rating: 5 |
I checked this album out because of some people said it sounds like Wintersun (which I love), but I couldn't find any similarities... The songs are too boring for me, although I like the violin and the clean vocals. Maybe it needs more spins to get into, but I just don't have the patience... I see that it's quality music and the members are talented, but it's just not for me. 
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| Rating: 10 |
This is undoubtably my favorite album of the past 3 years. I actually screened this when it first came out and it didn't catch. However, it stayed on the top ten for so long I gave it a better chance months later. Boy am I glad other metalstormers are not as impatient as I. It definitely deserves a way better score than 8.4. It is a beautiful blend of progressive black metal and to top it all off......a violin. Sounds kitschy but the violin fits perfectly and is not overdone. That's actually the best thing this album does, nothing is overdone, and this is because it has so many elements to incorporate. It feels as if innumerable hours were spent mixing everything together to create a cohesive yet immensely varying masterpiece. There are clean vocals (including limited usage of falsetto), gutteral vocals, and even occasional high-pitched shriek vocals (As Icicles Fall). The vocals are placed intermittently with long instrumental sections in between with an astounding variability of styles utilized. To top it all off this album probably has the most outstanding lyrics I've ever seen in metal. I listen almost exclusively to metal but even I have to admit the lyrics usually suck. Forget not is the saddest song you could ever listen to after someone dies. To me that's pretty fucking metal.
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| Rating: 7 |
I'm looking forward to what these guys can come up with next, there's a lot of potential here. This album has some amazing moments, but there's also a lot of messing around, so I hope they can focus their ideas on the next album.
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