^ yeah , old IS gold. I still listen 'Live in Leipzig' more then DMDS and Deathcrush. Thats easily the best Mayhem album (LIVE album so what.) Freezing moon to Chainsaw Gutsfuck , all in DEAD voxxxx , oh sorry i am getting emotional .... I like Dead's Voxxxxxx

Written by Hembrom on 24.03.2007 at 18:11

^ yeah , old IS gold. I still listen 'Live in Leipzig' more then DMDS and Deathcrush. Thats easily the best Mayhem album (LIVE album so what.) Freezing moon to Chainsaw Gutsfuck , all in DEAD voxxxx , oh sorry i am getting emotional .... I like Dead's Voxxxxxx

Yeah I know what you mean. Live in Leipzig was just amazing and so was Deathcrush.. Mayhem's older stuff was just unbeatable.. Currently I'm trying to get all their bootlegs and stuff as well, just to have everything they have done.. Got Live in Leitz a few weeks back..

Written by Himann on 26.03.2007 at 10:47

Written by Hembrom on 24.03.2007 at 18:11

^ yeah , old IS gold. I still listen 'Live in Leipzig' more then DMDS and Deathcrush. Thats easily the best Mayhem album (LIVE album so what.) Freezing moon to Chainsaw Gutsfuck , all in DEAD voxxxx , oh sorry i am getting emotional .... I like Dead's Voxxxxxx

Yeah I know what you mean. Live in Leipzig was just amazing and so was Deathcrush.. Mayhem's older stuff was just unbeatable.. Currently I'm trying to get all their bootlegs and stuff as well, just to have everything they have done.. Got Live in Leitz a few weeks back..

Can you tell me what you think of it? How's the production, atmosphere..?

Can you maybe also comment on their 'Last Breath' bootleg? (I think that is what it's called..)

A question, how strict do we have to be when writing the list? Just Black Metal? Or can we put bands like Hellhammer on the list, which played something like Black/Death Thrash Metal? And are Symphonic/Melodic forms of Black Metal allowed too?
I'm always afraid of writing in these Black Metal topics, the fans usually gets crazy if I mention a band not "blackish" enough (I remember when I mentioned Gorgoroth, which I sure consider to be Black, in the Black Metal topic and I got quoted by like a billion persons with different opinions).

Written by Lucas on 26.03.2007 at 18:13

Written by Himann on 26.03.2007 at 10:47

Written by Hembrom on 24.03.2007 at 18:11

^ yeah , old IS gold. I still listen 'Live in Leipzig' more then DMDS and Deathcrush. Thats easily the best Mayhem album (LIVE album so what.) Freezing moon to Chainsaw Gutsfuck , all in DEAD voxxxx , oh sorry i am getting emotional .... I like Dead's Voxxxxxx

Yeah I know what you mean. Live in Leipzig was just amazing and so was Deathcrush.. Mayhem's older stuff was just unbeatable.. Currently I'm trying to get all their bootlegs and stuff as well, just to have everything they have done.. Got Live in Leitz a few weeks back..

Can you tell me what you think of it? How's the production, atmosphere..?

Can you maybe also comment on their 'Last Breath' bootleg? (I think that is what it's called..)

Well Live in Leitz has terrible production lol but the atmosphere is ok. I dont have an original version (my supplier says its a bit difficult to find apparently) and the version I have needs a bit of volume to hear it properly. Hellhammers drumming is amazing in it(something about this guys drumming when he plays live) and its the same lineup as in Live in Leipzig. If you liked Live in Leipzig, its good to get it although Live in Leipzig was a better album live in terms of production and how clearly you can hear some stuff ..

I haven't heard of the Last Breath bootleg though..

The bootlegs that I have are:
1. Dawn of the Black Hearts
2. Tribute to the Black Emperors
3. From the Darkest Past
4. In Memorium
5. Carnage

Live albums:
1. Live in Leipzig
2. Live in Leitz
3. MediolanuM Capta Est (the M capital is like that on the cover)

Demo's
1. Pure Fucking Armageddon
2. Voice of a Tortured Skull... Euronymous on vocals on these

Compilations
1. Out from the Dark
2. Ancient Skin/Necrolust
3. European Legions

Albums all except Ordo Ad Chao.. Still there are lots of unofficial bootlegs from Mayhem and a few more official releases that I need to get.. Damn I like listing my albums..

If you're looking for quality production in a live album by Mayhem, check out MediolanuM Capta Est. It includes tracks from the underrated Wolf's Lair Abyss and Deathcrush with Maniac on vocals and a guest appearance by Attila.. I obviously prefer their older stuff though..

Written by Warman on 26.03.2007 at 18:38

A question, how strict do we have to be when writing the list? Just Black Metal? Or can we put bands like Hellhammer on the list, which played something like Black/Death Thrash Metal? And are Symphonic/Melodic forms of Black Metal allowed too?
I'm always afraid of writing in these Black Metal topics, the fans usually gets crazy if I mention a band not "blackish" enough (I remember when I mentioned Gorgoroth, which I sure consider to be Black, in the Black Metal topic and I got quoted by like a billion persons with different opinions).

Symphonic and Melodic forms of Black Metal are accepted although if you mention bands like Cradle of Filth or something dont be surprised if people start insulting you.. Gorgoroth is definitely Black Metal regardless of what anyone says specially because of their older stuff. Newer albums have been disappointing which is why most fans say stuff..

Personally I quite like Hellhammer and I have lots of respect for early Black Thrash. Death Thrash will not be considered Black Metal though.. Many bands cite Hellhammer as influences in Black Metal so they can be accepted in this thread although the more Black Metal it is the more relevant to the thread it is.. So ensure that if you're mentioning them make sure that there is Black Metal involved rather than Death Metal or pure Thrash Metal if u follow..

Top 3 Bands
1. Emperor
2. Summoning
3. Immortal

Top 3 Albums
1. Emperor - Anthems
2. Samael - Ceremony Of Opposites
3. Summoning - Dol Guldur

Top 3 Songs
1. With Strength I Burn (Emperor)
2. Nightshade Forests (Summoning)
3. Epos (Darkestrah)

Top 3 Vocalists
1. Vorphalack (Samael) - just speaking of Ceremony / Rebellion era..
2. Ihsahn (Emperor)
3. Abbath (Immortal)

Top 3 Lyrically
1. Emperor
2. Enslaved
3. Burzum

..that's enough for me.

Please Metalheads from ESTONIA (!) you have to help me please!!! I met a girl from ESTONIA at the Wacken Open Air 07 and I want to see her again! Please don´t ask why I never asked her for her telephone number! I don´t know it! anyway... Her name is ALJONA... she´s 160-170cm tall and got long red hair! She knows some Estonian Bandmembers personally and a favourite band of her is Therion! She said she would stay in germany for the next 2 week to see some german culture and stuff! Please ESTONIAN (!) Metalheads if you know this girl write back or send me an e-mail! mortician_@hotmail.de

please don´t hate me because this message dont fits in this toppic!

Top 3 Bands
1. BlackLodge
2. Dodheimsgard
3. Marduk

Top 3 Albums
1. Diapsiquir-Virus S.T.N
2. Manes-Vilosophe
3. Lurker of Chalice-Lurker of Chalice

Top 3 Songs
1. Mütiilation-New False Prophet
2. Xasthur-Entrance into Nothingness
3. Summoning-Nightshade Forests

Top 3 Vocalists
1. Mortuus Arioch
2. Attila Csihar
3. Jon Nödtveidt

Top 3 Lyrically
1. Dissection
2. Watain
3. Funeral Mist

1. Top three Black Metal bands
Dissection
Dark Funeral
Anorexia Nervosa

2. Top three Black Metal albums
Storm of the Lights bane
Drudenhaus
Diabolis Interium

3. Top three Black Metal songs
Soulreaper (Dissection)
Unhallowed (Dissection)
A Doleful Night In Thelema (Anorexia Nervosa)

4. Top three Black Metal vocalists
Jon Nodveit
Dani Filth (kill me if you want )
Dead!!

5. Top three Black Metal guitarists
Euronymous
Jon Nodveit
(Whats the name of dark fortress' guitarrist??)

6. Top three Black Metal bands in terms of lyrics
Dissection
Cradle of Filth (If I say they are black, then they are )
Anorexia Nervosa

7. Top three Black Metal drummers
Too many good drummers.

interesting topic. here is mine:

1. Top three Black Metal bands

- Aborym
- Mayhem (Attila Csihar era: 93. 2004-...)
- Marduk

2. Top three Black Metal albums

- Generator (Aborym)
- With No Human Intervertion (Aborym)
- ROM 5:12 (Marduk)

3. Top three Black Metal songs

- a Dog-eat-dog World (Aborym)
- Trance (Tormentor)
- Here Is No gOd (Aborym)

4. Top three Black Metal vocalists

- Attila Csihar (Mayhem, Ex-Aborym)
- Prime Evil (Aborym)
- Mortuus (Marduk)

5. Top three Black Metal guitarists

- Morgan Hakkanson (Marduk)
- Blasphemer (Mayhem)
- Ihsahn (Emperor)

6. Top three Black Metal bands in terms of lyrics

- Marduk
- Aborym
- Burzum

7. Top three Black Metal drummers

- Bard E. Faust (Aborym, Ex-Emperor)
- Hellhammer (Mayhem)
- Emil Dragutinovic (Ex-Marduk)

well my fav black metal band is immortal - i just love theit music and vocals are so powerful and great
other favs include dark funeral, satyricon, darkthrone, and others

though to tell you the truth havent got into emperor at all just cant seem to get into it... but will try again soon, i fell like im missing out

Written by Hamird on 28.02.2008 at 12:00

- Aborym

woah, another fan of Aborym in metalstorm ? is this the only industrial black metal band that you like, or you know more ? and by the way, Aborym are turning shit nowadays, Nysrok left the band and I dont think they're industrial black metal anymore...

Burzum
darkthrone
gorgoroth
dark funeral

Written by NOИ on 07.03.2008 at 00:18

Written by Hamird on 28.02.2008 at 12:00

- Aborym

woah, another fan of Aborym in metalstorm ? is this the only industrial black metal band that you like, or you know more ? and by the way, Aborym are turning shit nowadays, Nysrok left the band and I dont think they're industrial black metal anymore...

I don't think so.... Generator is my favourite aborym work
there was so many songs that i enjoyed on this album ...
and also i like Nysroks' Alien Vampires.. .that is really great and even its heavier than black metal

BURZUM
DARKTHRONE
EMPEROR
ENSLAVED
MAYHEM
GORGOROTH

That bands for me are the best black metal bands

Summoning
Sorgsvart
Horn
Mikrwood
Fear Of Eternity
Drudkh

my picks...

1. Top three Black Metal bands-immortal,emperor,marduk

2. Top three Black Metal albums-at the heart of winter,sons of northern darkness,IX equlibrium

3. Top three Black Metal songs-mountains of might,at the heart of winter,i am the black wizards

4. Top three Black Metal vocalists-abbath,ihsahn,attila

5. Top three Black Metal guitarists-Morgan Hakkanson,abbath,Ihsahn

6. Top three Black Metal bands in terms of lyrics-immortal.emperor,marduk

7. Top three Black Metal drummers-horgh,hellhammer,Emil Dragutinovic

Favourite bands: Summoning; Dornenreich; Kampfar; Shining; Satyricon; Watain;...
Favourite albums: all Summoning albums ; Shining - V - Halmstad; Dornenreich - Bitter Ist's Dem Tod Zu Dienen;...
Favourite songs: Summoning - Long Lost To Where No Pathway Goes (and a lot of others of course ); Satyricon - K.I.N.G.; Kampfar - Lyktemenn; Watain - Legions Of The Black Light; Dimmu Borgir - Burn In Hell;...

I don't really care about the rest of those points

Top 3 BM bands:

Tsjuder(R.I.P.)

Summoning

Beastcraft


Top 3 BM albums

Ragnarok - Blackdoor Miracle

Tsjuder - Desert Northern Hell

Marduk - Panzer Division Marduk


Top 3 BM songs

Beastcraft - Burnt At His Altar

Urgehal - Goatcraft Torment

Tsjuder - Mouth Of Madness / Summoning - Land Of The Dead(tied, I couldn't make up my mind.)

Dont know much about Death or Black, But I really love Dissection if you guys count them

Top three Black Metal bands
Immortal
Satyricon
Marduk

Top three Black Metal albums
Immortal - All Shall Fall
Imoortal - Sons Of Nortern Darkness
Samael - Ceremony Of Opposites

Top three Black Metal songs
Immortal - Blashyrkh
Satyricon - King
Samael - Baphomet's Throne

Top vocalist on the throne - Olve Eikemo "Abbath" (Immortal)

Top three Black Metal bands

Immortal
Satyricon
Dimmu Borgir

Top three Black Metal albums
Satyricon - The Age Of Nero( Please Don't Kill Me )
Immortal - Sons Of Nothern Darkness
Immortal - Battles in the North

Top three Black Metal songs

Dimmu Borgir - Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse
Satyricon - Black Crow On A Tombstone
Immortal - Sons Of Northern Darkness

Top three Black Metal vocalists

Satyr
Abbath
Ben Falgoust

Top three Black Metal drummers

Frost
Hellhammer
Horgh

Deleted my old list, new one:

Top three Black Metal bands:
1. Dissection
I think I just have to. What Jon Nödtveidt did with the two first albums is just amazing. Those classics will always be favourites of mine.
2. Shining
Not just because of the music but I believe that this band writes the best lyrics out there.
3. Cradle of Filth
Bash me all you want, but old BM Cradle released some awesome albums which was atmospheric as hell.

Top three Black Metal albums
1. Dissection - Storm of the Light's Bane
I don't think there will ever be a BM album as good as this one. It has everything you ask for. Awesome vocals, great music, catchy and memorable.
2. Watain - Sworn to the Dark
A modern classic which reminds me a lot of my first choice.
3. Emperor - Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk
This is the way majestic BM should sound like, everything worked out perfectly here.

Top three Black Metal songs:
1. Nokturnal Mortum - Perun's Celestial Silver
Awesome work! Catchy, dark, epic and so beautiful. I've listened to it so much, my sister can hum the main riff.
2. Burzum - Det som en gang var
One of the most atmospheric songs ever and the solo is just perfect.
3. Gorgoroth - Gorgoroth
Norwegian Black Metal in a nut shell. Perfection all the way through.

Top three Black Metal vocalists
1. Ihsahn
He has it all. The growls are awesome and his clean vocals are beautiful. The Mikael Åkerfeldt of Black Metal.
2. Jon Nödtveidt
Perfect growls for the genre.
3. Dani Filth
Dani's voice was so unique and those vocals are hard to beat even to this day.

Top three Black Metal guitarists
1. Tom Gabriel Warrior
What he did in Celtic Frost is still just so heavy it almost blows my mind.
2. Jon Nödtveidt
Crushing riffs and awesome technique.
3. Varg Vikernes
Can create atmosphere out of the most simple riffs.

Top three Black Metal bands in terms of lyrics
1. Shining
Those lyrics are just the best ever. Very deep and almost poetic.
2. Lifelover
Probably just because it's in Swedish which makes it feel much more... true for me. But they do have some clever and some funny lyrics.
3. Dimmu Borgir
The ones in Norwegian.

Top three Black Metal drummers
1. Frost
Just...
2. Hellhammer
true...
3. Fenriz
legends!

The choices I have made are in no order.

Top three Black Metal bands

Gorgoroth
Burzum
Darkthrone

Top three Black Metal albums

A Blaze In The Northern Sky
Philosfem
Cruelty And The Beast

Top three Black Metal songs

Jesus' Tod
Incipit Satan
In The Shadow Of The Horns

I don't listen too much to black metal, i guess if you were to be a little loose on the classifications these would be the bands i listen to:
-immortal
-secrets of the moon
-venom
-mercyful fate
-summoning(a bit)

i personally do not count MF and Venom as black metal, MF is more like "satanized" nwobhm and Venom would be in my mind thrash metal. calling them black metal would be like calling Ac/Dc heavy metal, just because they helped define the sound(only barely for MF and Venom though) and attitude of one genre doesn't mean they should be classified within that.

anyway, top 3 songs from the remaining 2 bands.. hmm..
1. Against the Tide(In the Arctic World) by Immortal
2. Blashyrkh Mighty Ravendark also by Immortal
3. Lucifer Speaks by Secrets of the Moon

all great melodic black metal, i don't really have a love for the trvv evil stuff out there like Marduk or Darkthrone or whatever, they just sound too harsh for me.

I don't really feel qualified to pick three black metal bands out of so many but I do have some ideas on what the three best albums may be.

Ulver: Nattens Madrigal - Aatte Hymne til Ulven i Manden

I think this album is oft overlooked in this type of discussion as Ulver went in a completely different direction after its release. But I feel it is one of the most intense and inspired black metal album of the late 90's.


Burzum: Hvis Lyset Tar Oss

Four words describe the excellence of this landmark Det. Som. Engang. Var.


Immortal: Pure Holocaust

A monumental slab of cold, cold black metal and possibly the best to come out of the early Norwegian scene.


A couple of also-mentions; Darkthrone: Transilvanian Hunger, Countess: Heilig Vuur, and Absu: Tara

Bands:
1. Burzum
2. Behemoth (early)
3. Wolves In The Throne Room

Albums:
1. Sventevith - Behemoth
2. Hvis Lyset Tar Oss - Burzum
3. Diadem Of 12 Stars - Wolves In The Throne Room

Songs:
1. Sodomizer - Nifelheim
2. Det som en gang var - Burzum
3. From the pagan vastlands - Behemoth

Written by Aristarchos on 25.06.2012 at 13:08

Bands:
1. Burzum
2. Behemoth (early)
3. Wolves In The Throne Room

Albums:
1. Sventevith - Behemoth
2. Hvis Lyset Tar Oss - Burzum
3. Diadem Of 12 Stars - Wolves In The Throne Room

Songs:
1. Sodomizer - Nifelheim
2. Det som en gang var - Burzum
3. From the pagan vastlands - Behemoth

An updated list would be
Bands:
1. Behemoth
2. Lutomysl
3. Furia

Albums:
1. Sventevith - Behemoth
2. Catharsis - Lutomysl
3. Martwa Polska Jesień - Furia

Songs:
1. Sodomizer - Nifelheim

2. As A Gleam Of The Morning Star - Lutomysl

3. Idzie Zima - Furia


I don't care much of musicianship or lyrics.

In my incredible ignorance of black metal, I will attempt this.

1. Alcest, Wolves in the Throne Room, Dissection
2. Nattens madrigal, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, In the Nightside Eclipse
3. Waters of Ain, Where Dead Angels Lie, Plågoande O'helga Plågoande
4. Isahn, Myrkur, V.I.T.R.I.O.L.
5. Aside from one=man projects, Euronymous is the only guitarist I even know
6. I just tune out the lyrics completely. Wolves in the throne room?
7. Ditto. Hellhammer?