Emperor - Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (#2456)

deathkvlt · **Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:06 pm

I think Transilvanian Hunger is a lot more accesible than Nemesis Divina.

Astaroth · **Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 10:05 pm

Slayer Of Kings wrote:

Gast1 wrote:

In my humble opinion, Both kinda suck.

As for black metal, try:

Taake - Nattestid
Nargaroth - Rasluka Part II
Ulver - Nattens Madrigal
Burzum - Hvis Lyset Tar Oss
Satyricon - Nemesis Divina
Darkthrone - Transylvanian Hunger

For a start (in that order).

I don't recommend your recommendations. They are all fine, but they are not a good entry point for someone new to black metal. Nattens Madrigal is way too harsh to be third in that row, as is Transilvanian Hunger.

Satyricon is a very good recommendation though, as Nemesis Divina reminded me of Emperor here and there.

i agree with you on Ulver... Bergtatt would be a better start. And then i would exchange Nemesis Divina with Black Medieval Times

Drudkh - Autumn Aurora is not a bad album for starters either

here's those bands i started with, when i was new ( in no particular order):

Satyricon - Volcano: a rather lame start you might say :wink:

thank NRK 2 for that... i though it was very crappy back then, but now i do see some small details that makes it worth the while... but not overly great...
Blut Aus Nord - The works which transform god: yet another bad start, too weird for beginners

Emperor - In the nightside eclipse : okay start
Darkthrone - Hate Them : i would have appreciated Transylvanian hunger more...
Windir - "arntor" to "Likferd": loved that shit, not a bad start either
Dark Funeral's old shit : okay start, even though you'll find yourself to be hated later by black metallers...
Anaal Nathrakh - Domine Non Es Dignus : bad start too, i think :?
Immortal - Sons of Northen Darkness : meh... good place start also, i think... or rather.. perhaps it is, perhaps it's not... didn't like all that much back then...

i would say it doesn't matter where you start, as long you avoid all the crappy releases... of course my start wasn't filled with "history" or "classic" albums, but you will stumble upon those bands sooner or later...if you care that is...

Dudeguy · **Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:47 pm

i started with Transylvanian Hunger, and ill be honest, i thought it was the worst shit in the whole world. But now i love it, and i can pretty much listen to anything. I think you have to start with the classics, Burzum, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Emperor....ect. Just avoid starting with Cradle of Filth, it will brainwash you.

Goat · **Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:00 pm

The first proper Bm I ever heard was Noenum, and it was such a culture shock I immediately went out and bought the first BM I saw - Transilvanian Hunger. But I'm weird, I'd recommend starting with Dimmu, then Ulver's Bergtatt, then Arcturus or something, working your way in.

Misha · **Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:15 pm

Astaroth wrote:

Slayer Of Kings wrote:

Gast1 wrote:

In my humble opinion, Both kinda suck.

As for black metal, try:

Taake - Nattestid
Nargaroth - Rasluka Part II
Ulver - Nattens Madrigal
Burzum - Hvis Lyset Tar Oss
Satyricon - Nemesis Divina
Darkthrone - Transylvanian Hunger

For a start (in that order).

I don't recommend your recommendations. They are all fine, but they are not a good entry point for someone new to black metal. Nattens Madrigal is way too harsh to be third in that row, as is Transilvanian Hunger.

Satyricon is a very good recommendation though, as Nemesis Divina reminded me of Emperor here and there.

i agree with you on Ulver... Bergtatt would be a better start. And then i would exchange Nemesis Divina with Black Medieval Times

Drudkh - Autumn Aurora is not a bad album for starters either

here's those bands i started with, when i was new ( in no particular order):

Satyricon - Volcano: a rather lame start you might say :wink:

thank NRK 2 for that... i though it was very crappy back then, but now i do see some small details that makes it worth the while... but not overly great...
Blut Aus Nord - The works which transform god: yet another bad start, too weird for beginners

Emperor - In the nightside eclipse : okay start
Darkthrone - Hate Them : i would have appreciated Transylvanian hunger more...
Windir - "arntor" to "Likferd": loved that shit, not a bad start either
Dark Funeral's old shit : okay start, even though you'll find yourself to be hated later by black metallers...
Anaal Nathrakh - Domine Non Es Dignus : bad start too, i think :?
Immortal - Sons of Northen Darkness : meh... good place start also, i think... or rather.. perhaps it is, perhaps it's not... didn't like all that much back then...

i would say it doesn't matter where you start, as long you avoid all the crappy releases... of course my start wasn't filled with "history" or "classic" albums, but you will stumble upon those bands sooner or later...if you care that is...

I haven't heard Dark Midieval times yet :oops: but I agree with the Bergtatt swap...

Astaroth · **Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:18 pm

Nooooooooooooooooooo, Mies :lol:

you HAVE to hear Dark Medieval Times!!!!

rio · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:44 am

The intro to this album is brilliantly melodramatic, but flawed by the synthed trumpet section, which always just sounds too fake. Otherwise, obviously a brilliant work. When struggling through an arctic blizzard you may see distant shapes, rocks, trees, animals, emerging from the snowstorm- So when listening to Anthems you can make out textures and melodies of great beauty fighting to be heard above a unbelievably dense rush of tremolo riffing.

Haha, a pretentious description, I know, but if any record deserves it, this does.

Goat · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:33 pm

rio wrote:

The intro to this album is brilliantly melodramatic, but flawed by the synthed trumpet section, which always just sounds too fake. Otherwise, obviously a brilliant work. When struggling through an arctic blizzard you may see distant shapes, rocks, trees, animals, emerging from the snowstorm- So when listening to Anthems you can make out textures and melodies of great beauty fighting to be heard above a unbelievably dense rush of tremolo riffing.

Haha, a pretentious description, I know, but if any record deserves it, this does.

Straight off ANUS. :wink:

otakon · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:45 pm

haha its still nowhere close to ANUS

Mintrude · **Posted:** Sat May 13, 2006 5:45 pm

I literally just got this. will report back on it ASAP

Ness · **Posted:** Sat May 13, 2006 6:13 pm

Mintrude wrote:

I literally just got this. will report back on it ASAP

I'm expecting a full report on my desk in the morning Johnson.

Mintrude · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2006 5:57 pm

Well, I think I need a few more listenes before I can do that

Metalhead_Bastard · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2006 7:10 pm

Great album, pales in comparison to Nightside IMO though.

Goat · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2006 7:12 pm

Metalhead_Bastard wrote:

Great album, pales in comparison to Nightside IMO though.

I think ATTWAD is better. The melody is deeper, and the majestic feeling more driven.

Damn, I have to do a review of this!

Metalhead_Bastard · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2006 7:14 pm

Zad wrote:

Metalhead_Bastard wrote:

Great album, pales in comparison to Nightside IMO though.

I think ATTWAD is better. The melody is deeper, and the majestic feeling more driven.

Damn, I have to do a review of this!

With enough listens under my belt, ATTWAD just seems like a brilliantly complex and majestic album. Nightside is a journey into a castle.

SilkCrimsonMoon · **Posted:** Mon May 15, 2006 7:13 am

After four years of hearing this album it still sounds incredible.
infinite Hails!

O-P-E-T-H · **Joined:** Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:09 pm **Posts:** 15

I feel this is Emperor's best work and I luv this album with a tru passion...however...can someone plz tell me wat the front cover is?

Ness · **Posted:** Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:15 pm

O-P-E-T-H wrote:

I feel this is Emperor's best work and I luv this album with a tru passion...however...can someone plz tell me wat the front cover is?

Stop that.

Dago · **Posted:** Sun Feb 25, 2007 6:38 pm

Goat · **Posted:** Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:41 am

O-P-E-T-H wrote:

I feel this is Emperor's best work and I luv this album with a tru passion...however...can someone plz tell me wat the front cover is?

It's Ihsahn on holiday in Greece.

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