Old Greek BM - "the mediterrainian flare"?

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:34 pm

After hearing MORTEM from peru I've been iching to hear more Satanic / Occult / Blackened Death Metal. It can be really sinister stuff! So far I haven't heard much of DM like that so recommendions are welcome. At least I'll check out that Rotting Christ demo.

Mr Nuke · Post by **Mr Nuke** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:55 pm

Strangely, the two Black-Metal masterpieces coming from Norway are two albums that aren't very droning : De Mysteriis Dom. Sathanas and A Blaze In The Northern Sky. These two are among the top five BM albums ever released -BATHORY and HELLHAMMER included- and they are more varied than your usual Norwegian stuff.

For Satanic Death-Metal, HADEZ and LEVIFER from Peru too, SADISTIC INTENT, early MORBID ANGEL, THE CHASM, GROTESQUE and some others are first choices, along with NECROS CHRISTOS if you need a newer -but excellent- band... All these bands doesn't sound the same to each other, yet they are all evil and occult in their own way.

To stick to the topic, it seems that there were some good Greek bands in the Death-Metal genre. They weren't evil like MORTEM, yet still occult to the bone, in a more atmospheric way. SEPTIC FLESH up to their first album and CRUCIFIER are fine examples of an original "Greek" sound.

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:05 pm

I only know Rotting Christ

Need to explore this scene more. I have a 7" from a band called Acid Death, which is pretty OK.

wom · Post by **wom** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:34 pm

great recommendations Mr Nuke.

there are a lot to discover about greek DM/BM old or new bands ... i find interesting demos from twilight, chained and desperate, death courrier.

Debuts from known bands like rotthing christ/varathron/necromantia/septic flesh are now classics in their own way ...i also really like the 1st Agatus album.

Modern scene is pretty interesting too!

Korgüll · Post by **Korgüll** » Tue May 13, 2008 10:43 pm

I can highly recommend ARGENTUM from Mexico & AMEN CORNER from Brazil!
From the (newer) bands I don't mind INQUISITION also...
And the mighty MORTUARY DRAPE of course!

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Wed May 14, 2008 6:12 am

Mr Nuke wrote:Strangely, the two Black-Metal masterpieces coming from Norway are two albums that aren't very droning : De Mysteriis Dom. Sathanas and A Blaze In The Northern Sky

Agreed.

For Satanic Death-Metal, HADEZ and LEVIFER from Peru too, SADISTIC INTENT, early MORBID ANGEL, THE CHASM, GROTESQUE and some others are first choices, along with NECROS CHRISTOS if you need a newer -but excellent- band... All these bands doesn't sound the same to each other, yet they are all evil and occult in their own way.

Thanks for all the tips! I already know Hadez and Sadistic Intent and like them. What early Morbid Angel stuff do you mean? Demos only or does their debut album count too? I love Altars Of Madness and it's one of my favourite DM albums. Pretty evil sounding too but not in the blackened way as MORTEM imo.

Ernest Thesiger · Post by **Ernest Thesiger** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:38 am

Mr Nuke wrote:HADEZ and LEVIFER from Peru too

Don't forget Goat Semen. One for the I.N.R.I. appreciators, definitely.

NECROS CHRISTOS if you need a newer -but excellent- band...

I second this. Another good deathly BM artist is Unholy Crucifix.

vansinne · Post by **vansinne** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:35 am

Speaking of the Peruvian scene, Anal Vomit's really cool too.

msp · Post by **msp** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:57 am

ION BRITTON wrote:My heart lies with "Thy Mighty Contract". The BEST BM album of all time for me.

It is certainly up there with the best. "Transform All Sufferings into Plagues" is one of my favourite songs from that album

The last RC album "Theogonia" was also good to these ears.

Some other Greek BM/Dark Death Metal stuff I have

Lemegethon - Demonic Hellhounds 7"
Thou Art Lord - split 7" with Ancient Rites
Nordor - His Ficticious Grandeur Demo 93
Zephyrous - Entrance and Wandering on the seven Zones 1994 Demo

The Erlking · Post by **The Erlking** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:01 am

Forgot to mention that Mortuary Drape rules

nabel · Post by **nabel** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:24 am

I went to see Necros Christos when they played in Helsinki but I just did not get much out of it. I think it was somehow boring.
There seems to LP from them out so maybe I'll pick it up and give it a chance.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Wed May 14, 2008 2:42 pm

Mr Nuke wrote:and CRUCIFIER are fine examples of an original "Greek" sound.

You mean the thrash band? Disagree all the way. One of those countless bands that are trying to revive 80s thrash metal sound plus a mediocre and unconvincing vocalist. Perhaps the older stuff was slightly better, but again nothing exceptional. They give nice shows tho!

Check out DEAD CITY if you have the chance. A cool mixture of Coroner and Skyclad, highly recommended for the fans of the Swiss gods.

Mr Nuke · Post by **Mr Nuke** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:18 pm

ION BRITTON wrote:
Mr Nuke wrote:and CRUCIFIER are fine examples of an original "Greek" sound.
You mean the thrash band? Disagree all the way.

You're right to disagree. I was thinking of HORRIFIED and I had a confusion...

Helm · Post by **Helm** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:22 pm

ION BRITTON wrote:
Mr Nuke wrote:and CRUCIFIER are fine examples of an original "Greek" sound.
Check out DEAD CITY if you have the chance. A cool mixture of Coroner and Skyclad, highly recommended for the fans of the Swiss gods.

I smell an upload!

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Thu May 15, 2008 1:14 am

Old greek esxtreme metal... Hmm... Who else than old Varathron (more death metal oriented like Rotting christ on the demo period, then more black on the first album "His Majesty At The Swamp")? and old Thou Art Lord "Eosforos" era?
I'm also recalling of some Death Metal, the raw way, Dead Christ, i think they only released a 7", correct me if I'm wrong.