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Awesome Space Atmospheres


Music with a spacey touch...
Recommendations are welcome (only one album per band)

Created by: Curumir | 01.08.2013



1. Aeons Confer - Symphonies Of Saturnus
2013 (Melodic Death Metal)
2. Alrakis - Alpha Eri
2011 (Ambient Black Metal)
3. Amestigon - Sun Of All Suns
2010 (Black Metal)
4. Arcturus - Sideshow Symphonies
2005 (Avantgarde Metal)
5. Astral Silence - Astral Journey
2010 (Ambient Black Metal)
6. Atoma - Skylight
2012 (Post Metal)
7. Ayreon - 01011001
2008 (Progressive Metal)
8. Blut Aus Nord - Memoria Vetusta II - Dialogue With The Stars
2009 (Industrial Black Metal)
9. Cold Body Radiation - Deer Twillight
2011 (Shoegaze)
10. Darkspace - Dark Space III
2008 (Black Metal)
11. Dol Ammad - Ocean Dynamics
2006 (Electronic Symphonic Metal)
12. Enshine - Origin
2013 (Atmospheric Doom Metal)
13. Ewigkeit - Starscape
1999 (Black Metal)
14. Fractal Gates - Altered State Of Consciousness
2009 (Progressive Death Metal)
15. Fullmoon Bongzai - Noisense: A Voodoo Beach Party Celebrating The Unholy
2008 (Psychedelic Industrial Black Metal)
16. God Is An Astronaut - God Is An Astronaut
2008 (Instrumental Post Metal)
17. Ixion - To The Void
2011 (Atmospheric Doom Metal)
18. Keldian - Journey Of Souls
2008 (Symphonic Power Metal)
19. Lurker Of Chalice - Lurker Of Chalice
2005 (Ambient Black Metal)
20. Mare Cognitum - An Extraconscious Lucidity
2012 (Atmospheric Black Metal)
21. Mechina - Empyrean
2013 (Industrial Death Metal)
22. Midnight Odyssey - Funerals From The Astral Sphere
2011 (Atmospheric Black Metal)
23. Nocte Obducta - Umbriel (Das Schweigen Zwischen Den Sternen)
2013 (Avantgarde Black Metal)
24. Obsidian Gate - The Nightspectral Voyage
1999 (Symphonic Black Metal)
25. Omega Centauri - Universum Infinitum
2012 (Atmospheric Black Metal)
26. Oranssi Pazuzu - Kosmonument
2011 (Psychedelic Black Metal)
27. Overdream - Navigator
2006 (Symphonic Power Metal)
28. Progenie Terrestre Pura - U​.​M​.​A.
2013 (Post Black Metal)
29. Space Odyssey - The Astral Episode
2005 (Neoclassical Progressive Metal)
30. Spectral Lore - Sentinel
2012 (Atmospheric Black Metal)
31. Star One - Space Metal
2002 (Progressive Metal)
32. Sun Of The Blind - Skullreader
2009 (Black Metal)
33. The Faceless - Planetary Duality
2008 (Technical death metal)
34. The Omega Experiment - The Omega Experiment
2012 (Progressive Metal)
35. Urfaust - Drei Rituale Jenseits Des Kosmos
2008 (Black Metal)
36. Wormed - Planisphærium
2003 (Brutal Death Metal)
37. Xerath - II
2011 (Symphonic Black Metal)



Disclaimer: All top lists are unofficial and do not represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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01.08.2013 - 00:25
Neachy

as for recommendations: Darkspace's discography comes to mind.
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01.08.2013 - 00:29
Curumir

Written by Neachy on 01.08.2013 at 00:25

as for recommendations: Darkspace's discography comes to mind.

Yeah, i just forgot them list is still under construction. thx for your comment. i think i'll only add one album per band
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01.08.2013 - 00:40
Curumir

Damn! i just found out that R'Vannith made a similar list some time ago, now this just looks like a bad copy
Well, to keep it unique, this list will only be about intergalactic sounds, not lyrical content.
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01.08.2013 - 01:31
Auntie Sahar
Drone Empress
Kudos for the Artcturus, Nocte Obducta, and Progenie Terrestre Pura... prob my favorites on this list. You should definitely include Oranssi Pazuzu on here I think, some really top-notch psychedelic black metal, particularly Kosmonument. Also, even though they're not on Metal Storm (no clue why), Fullmoon Bongzai can fuck you pretty hard with their formula as well.... strange blend of psychedelic, industrial, and a few black metal elements too. Noisense: A Voodoo Beach Party, nuff said.
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01.08.2013 - 11:25
Curumir

Written by Auntie Sahar on 01.08.2013 at 01:31

Kudos for the Artcturus, Nocte Obducta, and Progenie Terrestre Pura... prob my favorites on this list. You should definitely include Oranssi Pazuzu on here I think, some really top-notch psychedelic black metal, particularly Kosmonument. Also, even though they're not on Metal Storm (no clue why), Fullmoon Bongzai can fuck you pretty hard with their formula as well.... strange blend of psychedelic, industrial, and a few black metal elements too. Noisense: A Voodoo Beach Party, nuff said.

Well, Oranssi Pazuzu sounds awesome, I'll add this.
I'm always happy to explore bands that are not even listed on ms, and you're right, Fullmoon Bongzai is some crazy shit. It doesn't really fit my taste, but it is indeed spacey
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01.08.2013 - 16:08
CyberSymphony
Ollie
Quite a nice idea here and I love space atmopsheres. Since you have AtomA, you can try Enshine and Fractal Gates.
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01.08.2013 - 20:02
Curumir

Written by CyberSymphony on 01.08.2013 at 16:08

Quite a nice idea here and I love space atmopsheres. Since you have AtomA, you can try Enshine and Fractal Gates.

Fuck, i totally forgot Fractal Gates, they are indeed awesome. Enshine fits very well too, thx
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01.08.2013 - 20:46
Erik M.

Okay, looked at this list before but now you got my . Why? Because those last 5 additions are all great and definitely improve this list. Next to those, Ayreon, Ixion, Progrenie Terrestre Pura are all excellent too, though I'm still unfamiliar with a lot of other albums on here.

I'll come back soon with some suggestions, don't worry. (and of course check my lists if you're interested, since it seems there are some bands we're both a fan of )
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01.08.2013 - 21:03
Erik M.

Written by Curumir on 01.08.2013 at 00:40

Damn! i just found out that R'Vannith made a similar list some time ago, now this just looks like a bad copy
Well, to keep it unique, this list will only be about intergalactic sounds, not lyrical content.


Don't worry about that. The lists are different enough so far if you ask me. And I agree it's better to ignore the lyrical content since those can't easily be heard anyway in a lot of subgenres (black and death metal mainly). While R'Vannith's list is great, I don't like it that he doesn't limit the amount of albums per band to a (let's say) 2 or 3 (and of course The Human Equation, which doesn't fit the list in my opinion... had a discussion with him about that ). I would also suggest listing everything alphabetically, because it simply looks better.
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01.08.2013 - 21:23
Curumir

Written by Erik M. on 01.08.2013 at 20:46

Okay, looked at this list before but now you got my . Why? Because those last 5 additions are all great and definitely improve this list. Next to those, Ayreon, Ixion, Progrenie Terrestre Pura are all excellent too, though I'm still unfamiliar with a lot of other albums on here.

I'll come back soon with some suggestions, don't worry. (and of course check my lists if you're interested, since it seems there are some bands we're both a fan of )

I saw your debut album list before and really liked it, a great idea! I already thought about listing this alphabetically, but didn't have the time yet. My first intention was to list this from best to worst, but that would make it far more subjective and wouldn't give albums i don't like the credit they deserve for having nice space atmospheres.
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01.08.2013 - 21:33
CyberSymphony
Ollie
I have a couple of suggestions for you:
Overdream - Navigator - Symphonic Metal: Not completely sci-fi/space themed, but has a nice spacey atmosphere.
Blood Stain Child - Epsilon - Electro Metal
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01.08.2013 - 21:45
Curumir

Written by CyberSymphony on 01.08.2013 at 21:33

I have a couple of suggestions for you:
Overdream - Navigator - Symphonic Metal: Not completely sci-fi/space themed, but has a nice spacey atmosphere.
Blood Stain Child - Epsilon - Electro Metal

Overdream sounds nice, i'll add them; but i slightly disagree with adding Blood Stain Child. Their music sounds futuristic, but i don't really feel the space there.
Anyway, thanks for your comment, i appreciate it!
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01.08.2013 - 22:06
theFIST

Wormed
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Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39
Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol:
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01.08.2013 - 22:58
Curumir

Written by theFIST on 01.08.2013 at 22:06

Wormed

Alright
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02.08.2013 - 00:26
Erik M.

Written by Curumir on 01.08.2013 at 21:23

I saw your debut album list before and really liked it, a great idea! I already thought about listing this alphabetically, but didn't have the time yet. My first intention was to list this from best to worst, but that would make it far more subjective and wouldn't give albums i don't like the credit they deserve for having nice space atmospheres.


Thanks! Be sure to give me some (in your opinion) essential debut albums. It could take months, but eventually I check pretty much everything out. And yes, now that this list is alphabetically it immediately looks better in my opinion. Best to worst lists are a good idea sometimes, but in this case it's fine how it is now.
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02.08.2013 - 02:23
Fearmeister
Account deleted
Midnight Odyssey and Spectral Lore!

Oh, and Blut aus Nord's 'Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue with the Stars'
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02.08.2013 - 02:30
Curumir

Written by Guest on 02.08.2013 at 02:23

Midnight Odyssey and Spectral Lore!

Oh, and Blut aus Nord's 'Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue with the Stars'

There is such a big number of black metal bands dealing with space! i'm afraid that i'll never get them all. but thanks for reminding me of those two awesome acts
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02.08.2013 - 03:45
roeder

You should check out Alpha Eri from the band Alrakis. awesome space themed black metal/ambient album.
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02.08.2013 - 11:10
Curumir

Written by roeder on 02.08.2013 at 03:45

You should check out Alpha Eri from the band Alrakis. awesome space themed black metal/ambient album.

Wow, that's an awesome album, fits perfectly! Thanks!
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02.08.2013 - 16:20
Ellrohir
Heaven Knight
Cybion by Kalisia anyone? masterpiece of 2009...

and if one seeks something really mindblowing...
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My rest seems now calm and deep
Finally I got my dead man sleep


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02.08.2013 - 16:40
R'Vannith
ghedengi
Written by Curumir on 01.08.2013 at 00:40

Damn! i just found out that R'Vannith made a similar list some time ago, now this just looks like a bad copy
Well, to keep it unique, this list will only be about intergalactic sounds, not lyrical content.


Your list already has quite a few albums I haven't heard, particularly of the black metal variety. Generally I've found most of the artists that have these kind of sounds have lyrical themes which are either loosely related to sci-fi/space to give the atmosphere a bit more depth and relevance, if you pay attention to that aspect of course. But as EMols hinted at it isn't really essential to having a "spacey" sounding album.

Slough Feg are a favourite example of mine that have the lyrical aspect without the spacey atmosphere, or at least the same kind of atmosphere as those of the albums you're listing here. You can get bands who like to have these lyrical themes that only use partial atmospheric elements in their music which might be described as "spacey" or not at all. Then there's instrumental stuff, no lyrics there of course and can only relate in the name of the album or track titles or the music itself.

It's also a broad idea really, space atmosphere, likely to bring in a variety of interpretations.
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02.08.2013 - 18:50
Curumir

Written by Ellrohir on 02.08.2013 at 16:20

Cybion by Kalisia anyone? masterpiece of 2009...

and if one seeks something really mindblowing...

Nǽnøĉÿbb?rğ VbëřřĦōlökäävsŦ thats some crazy shit! although the "Stars: A Comparative Study Of Astroillumination And Four Dimensional Spacetime" EP shows some very rare creativity
i'm not sure if i should add that
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13.08.2013 - 18:15
Alex F
Slick Dick Rick
One thing that I recently found is Etoile Filante. Pretty nice atmospheric black metal with symphonic elements and some ambient influences as well. The drums get really annoying, and the production in general doesn't really sound right, but good stuff nonetheless.
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06.09.2013 - 00:57
Erik M.

Thanks to this list I found out a couple of albums (and bands) for my own list (http://www.metalstorm.net/users/list.php?list_id=3154), so thanks. I'm talking about Alrakis, Astral Silence, Cold Body Radiation and Ewigkeit, but I already had Lurker of Chalice, Midnight Odyssey, Spectral Lore and Sun of the Blind on my list before checking your list for more one-man bands. It's obvious that when it comes to space metal it's often atmospheric/ambient black metal and those are often one-man bands (or the other way around).
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10.11.2013 - 18:13
CyberSymphony
Ollie
Maybe The Faceless would fit here, I know their second album has lots of Sci-fi space themes.
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07.05.2014 - 11:27
Ab.Victor
عرص
You should listen to this
Atmo\Depressive Space BM
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Stab me with hate
Enforce my fate
Pain's my belonging
To death I am longing
The death I desire
The dead I admire
See no more illusion
Just thy persecution

So finish your work
Stab me with fork
Torture with knife
End useless life
Slit all my wrists
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