To confusing for me, I'll just stick in the "Extreme" threads.

IMO, that's how metal is supposed to be played anyway, ballz out and broooootal!

Written by IronAngel on 15.03.2012 at 02:45

No, not really.

Great synopsis IronAngel! I'd like to add a few more "characteristics" and/or "facts" (opinions?)
- the term "post-metal" refers to the HEAVY bass guitar and noodle-y guitars and reverb.
- songs tend to start slow and "build up"
- Order of "dominance" or "importance" or "landmarks" in the genre: Godflesh...Neurosis...Cult of Luna...Isis...Rosetta...next?

Written by Branzig on 15.03.2012 at 03:26

To confusing for me, I'll just stick in the "Extreme" threads.

Don't give up so easy man. Give these a try:

Godflesh - Streetcleaner
Isis - Panopticon
Cult of Luna - Somewhere Along The Highway
Mouth Of The Arcitect - Quietly
Rosetta - Wake/Lift

Written by tea[m]ster on 15.03.2012 at 06:03
Godflesh - Streetcleaner

I approve of this. Few cds are as crushing than that album. But I guess he has a different view of what is extreme.

Written by tea[m]ster on 15.03.2012 at 06:03

Don't give up so easy man. Give these a try:

Godflesh - Streetcleaner
Isis - Panopticon
Cult of Luna - Somewhere Along The Highway
Mouth Of The Arcitect - Quietly
Rosetta - Wake/Lift

Godflesh was good. I could listen to them and not get bored.

Isis as well.

Didn't care much for the rest...all the slow and clean parts on the other albums reminded me of "post-hardcore" a little to much. Like old-school Underoath...just my opinion.

Written by Branzig on 15.03.2012 at 20:25

Didn't care much for the rest...all the slow and clean parts on the other albums reminded me of "post-hardcore" a little to much. Like old-school Underoath...just my opinion.

Yes, I guess post-rock/metal/hardcore are acquired tastes. I love to get nasty too and throw on some Nile or Carcass but for me I love atmosphere and the "awkward post-metal silence" (as my daughter puts it) that goes along with post-metal.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 20:12

Written by tea[m]ster on 15.03.2012 at 06:03
Godflesh - Streetcleaner

I guess he has a different view of what is extreme.

Yep, my thoughts exactly. What is extreme to one may not be to the other...and that's ok...even though he just shot down my favorite genre OF ALL TIME

Written by tea[m]ster on 15.03.2012 at 22:48

Yes, I guess post-rock/metal/hardcore are acquired tastes.

I agree! Much like how my Kvlt Madness and love for extremely lo-fi and raw music is very much an acquired taste as well.

Most people think I have the worst taste in music ever, just because it never gets too crusty for me lol.

Now, back to some music...

Instrumental post-rock/metal...typical stuff in the genre...yet I continue to listen!

Written by tea[m]ster on 15.03.2012 at 22:51
Yep, my thoughts exactly. What is extreme to one may not be to the other...and that's ok...even though he just shot down my favorite genre OF ALL TIME

I found it funny that I always felt post-metal was one of my favorite genres but when I read ironangel's comment.... It seems I preffer the so called prototypes than the actual genre...

I guess it's like prog in my case: I Don't like many bands that are just prog... I just appreciate it a lot because so many bands I love mix prog with other (usually) extreme genres like Black, death or doom.
Now just exchange prog with post-metal and it would be quite accurate for me. Few stuff of this thread actually stays in my brain which is a shame, I like the music but it just doesn't stay too long.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 15.03.2012 at 23:28

Few stuff of this thread actually stays in my brain which is a shame, I like the music but it just doesn't stay too long.

I know what you are saying. I kinda feel the same about progressive metal. Got tired of hearing clones and same stuff. Nothing was new or stood out (maybe Darkology). My prog metal interest has died down quite a bit lately. Where as I like the challenge of listening to a ton of post-rock/metal/hardcore/sludge/atmo bandcamp and soundcloud pages, trying to find the next Rosetta or Isis.

BTW, if you are looking for something in this genre that might stay in your head a while give a listen to Amia Venera Landscape - The Long Procession (2010)

Written by tea[m]ster on 16.03.2012 at 21:57
Where as I like the challenge of listening to a ton of post-rock/metal/hardcore/sludge/atmo bandcamp and soundcloud pages, trying to find the next Rosetta or Isis.

BTW, if you are looking for something in this genre that might stay in your head a while give a listen to Amia Venera Landscape - The Great Procession (2010)

Yeah, I clearly understand your feelings on the first part I quoted. It's the same feelins I have for black and doom... I'm willing to go through shit to get the gems and with Post-metal I'm just not as motivated but my interest definitely hasn't died!
I still lurk around here without commenting Thanks for the bonus recommendation. Will try to save some time and listen to it asap.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 16.03.2012 at 22:01

I still lurk around here without commenting Thanks for the bonus recommendation. Will try to save some time and listen to it asap.

Alright man, I try to put something on here daily...and not some random shit that won't stick in our heads Onwards!!!....

Usually I am not a big fan of the two-minute song but this sludge/stoner act has a nice sound!!

UK experimental/sludge/drone/shoegaze band reminding me alot of Jesu and Junius

Download all their music for FREE here: http://chuter.bandcamp.com/

Awesome instrumental post-metal band with alot of releases...

http://fireinthecave.bandcamp.com/

They say that they sound like Rosetta so tea[m]ster off you go

Written by InnerSelf on 21.03.2012 at 17:38

http://fireinthecave.bandcamp.com/

They say that they sound like Rosetta so tea[m]ster off you go

Thanks for the rec Inner! I'll check it out, I love bandcamp!

Nobody reads the general music forums anyway, so I'll just repost my recommendation here:

Written by IronAngel on 16.03.2012 at 00:52

For whatever reason, Spotify only has the Gifts From Enola side of the Well Worn split with Caravels. The Gifts side sounds good, though:

Written by IronAngel on 22.03.2012 at 00:49

so I'll just repost my recommendation here:

On it.

This album is excellent!

Written by The Turbanator on 24.03.2012 at 07:05

This album is excellent!

Yes, good stuff. They have two other releases: An EP and LP...google is your friend!

Written by tea[m]ster on 24.03.2012 at 17:40

Written by The Turbanator on 24.03.2012 at 07:05

This album is excellent!

Yes, good stuff. They have two other releases: An EP and LP...google is your friend!

Ha, yeah man. I have them.

post-metal/sludge...get at it.

Instrumental post-rock/experimental...able.

Post-rock from Buenos Aires. Muy Bien.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster - the band, not the incident involving the swaying-then-collapsing bridge, is post- worth checking out.

new review is up. bandcamp is here.

Written by BitterCOld on 28.03.2012 at 03:14

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster - the band, not the incident involving the swaying-then-collapsing bridge, is post- worth checking out.

new review is up. bandcamp is here.

Sweet find! A lot of post rock/alt rock thrown in as well.

Intrumental post-rock from Sweden. They have 4 releases. This is a song from their latest album "Key".....stop, don't go, this is not another EITS or Red Sparowes clone...ok it is but it's really good.

HOLYFUCKINGSHIT! One of the best listens so far in 2012. Liam is a side project from a dood in Lantlos not named Neige. This is off the release MMIX. Enjoy.