Black Messiah (GER)
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Black Messiah - Heimweh (2013)
Year : 2013
Style : Symphonic Black Metal , Folk , Viking Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 147 mb
Bio:
Black Messiah was founded 1994 as a pure old-school Black Metal band. The songs of the members at that time, Zagan (Vox, Bass), Frohnleichnam (Guitar), and Reverend Heidenbluth (Drums) paid tribute to Black Metal idols like Venom, Celtic Frost, Bathory, and Possessed. At this time, songs like Southside Golgatha, Goats Pray, Cathedral of Hell, and Black Messiah have their origin and are complete to hear on the first 1995 demo, which is totally sold out. Frohnleichnahm left the band in 1996. As a result of major disagreements between Zagan and Reverend Heidenbluth, the Reverend leaves the band, too. Zagan, who has a classical music education, now stands alone and before him the possibility to reach a new musical territory with the composing of songs with classical and pagan influences. In 1997, Zagan recorded the first album "Sceptre of Black Knowledge" with drummer Nabahm (known from bands like Innana Unveiled and Goat of Mendes). The record was then financed through the record company Last Episode and experienced a world wide distribution. Among some older songs like Sceptre of Black Knowledge, Pagan Winter, and Diabolic Rites, which are more old-school-like, there were new songs like Old Gods, Crusade of the Blackened, and Queen of Darkness. The new songs. especially, garnered appreciation in form of very positive critiques in many magazines and fanzines. Many guest musicians, and most notably former Sodom and Kreator guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik, have added their contributions to the creation of the first Black Messiah CD. In mid-1999, and few days before the record session of the second CD, came the break-up between Black Messiah and Last Epsiode. Important agreements from the record company's side were not honoured and Black Messiah, like many other bands that Last Episode handled, felt it had been stabbed in the back. The result was that Zagan immediately cancelled the contract and, in the summer of 2000, enters a self-rented studio to record a still unrevealed 3-track demo on its own. The demo contains 3 new songs and with the songs Christenfeind and Blutsbruder (German lyrics), it carries on the solid tradition of the first album. Hard but melodic guitarplaying meets up with traditional pagan elements which are represented by mandolin and/or violin. My Way to Asgaard, however, is a very typical Black Metal song. At the beginning of 2001, Zagan and Nabahm decide to part company because Zagan wanted to enter the stage with Black Messiah, but Nabahm only wanted Black Messiah as a pure studio project. This was second great cut in the band's history after the exit of the two founding members. Without hesitation, Zagan begins to search for new musicians. After testing many muscians, Black Messiah is now blessed with a strong and talented lineup. In the beginning of 2005 the band signed a deal under Einheit Produktionen. In Spring 2005 the band´s second longplayer "Oath of a Warrior" has been released by Soulfood. With this release the band managed to do an important step into international music business. Responses have been predominantly good and many club gigs, some festivals and a small European tour with Irish pagan metal band Cruachan were done. In October 2005 the band split with longtime bassist Drahco. Niörd - the new man on the bass joined the band some weeks later.
Album:
Unless my one school-year of German fails me, “Heimweh” means Homesickness. Or maybe Nostalgia...actually, I'm sorry, it did fail me – I Googled it like everyone else will! No surprise though - in a whole year of study, all I seem to remember is “Lumpi ist mein hund, wo ist Lumpi?”, which unless I ever own a dog called Lumpi, and promptly lose him, then that phrase is not going to be much use to me. Yet if you were spending a long time in Germany then maybe “Heimweh”...and “Bier Bitte”...would probably get you through many a night in a bar. But that's the English education system for you.But enough of such musings, I have an album to review, and I only mention the whole German thing because...well, Black Messiah are German, but although on the surface their brand of dark, folk-tinged pagan metal may evoke images of Fjords and Longboats, when you delve deeper, there's definitely a Teutonic Twist to them. And before anyone points out the bloody obvious, it's not just because they sing in their native tongue! Obviously my ignorance of the German language dictates that the lyrical intricacies of the songs will elude me (Sadly for my limited knowledge, no mention of lost dogs...).However, the intro is as Epic, Scandinavian and “Viking” as you could want! You can almost taste the ancient North Sea (not recommended nowadays – unless raw sewage holds special memories for you) as you chip the ice off your beard. Then we're straight into the attention grabbing 'In The Name Of Ancient Gods' which immediately smacks of Amon Amarth – not bad company to be in – but there is more to Black Messiah than that. The first hints of Bavarian-style folk creep into the middle section and quite unexpectedly I detected a similar style guitar melody line to Helloween's 'Eagle Fly Free' in it's outro! Maybe not a comparison the band were hoping for, but personally I think it highlights how Black Messiah aren't afraid to chuck in what they want. 'Jötunheim' also has Amon Amarth elements, but now the band are really starting to show their own style. I hear quite a bit of Kreator in the vocal style, and a growing amount of folk in the music - there's many more traditional instruments scattered around over the double-kick onslaught. Unexpected time-changes enhance the whole package. Bier Bitte...Remember that Bavarian influence I mentioned earlier? How about a verse in that style with a speed metal chorus? That would be 'Wildsau' then. So barking mad and alcohol-fuelled it would have Korpiklaani nodding in agreement! It's not a throw-away ditty though, you've got to appreciate the excellent violin-work even if accordion isn't your thing. This is the first time the vocals are varied too, something explored further on the mid-paced 'Edmund von Ostanglien' which has some low-sung vocals that give the opening couple of minutes a Bavarian Moonspell or Vision Bleak feel before it gallops off a couple of times for a power/speed metal plunder over-layed with their harsher style vocal. 'Nidhögg' is similar in style to 'Jötunheim' - great time changes and an interesting arrangement, plus power and aggression. There is some excellent fiddle/violin work again, highlighting the talent that the band has for performance as well as song-writing. Quite unexpectedly, the title track utilises clean vocals on a heart-felt, slightly sombre drum-free song that has me thinking of Tyr - full of traditional orchestration, plus more fantastic violin and even a choir at the end! If ever I was going to hear a yearning “Wo Ist Lumpi??” it was destined to be here, but alas, no. The epic 8 minute 'Die Quelle der Weisheit' brings the album to fitting close. As well as having a hint of Bal Sagoth, it also incorporates many of the elements experienced previously on this record, but squashes them all together into a slightly darker, more reflective package. Some credible lead guitar is also on display, Amon Amarth get another look-in and then it's all over.Black Messiah are proof that The North (No, not Newcastle...) does not have a monopoly on pagan/folk metal. They're own take on this genre is both entertaining and interesting...and very enjoyable! Wo ist Lumpi? Wenn er clever ist, zu Hause ist er die Musik von Black Messiah spielen! Vielen Dank Google...
Line-Up:
Zagan - Bass (1992-2000), Vocals (1992-present), Guitars, Violin, Mandolin (1996-present) - See also: ex-Ninnghizhidda
Garm - Bass (2006-present)
Agnar - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Frangus - Guitars
Brøøh - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Symphonia Pagana 03:59
02. In the Name of Ancient Gods 07:22
03. Jötunheim 06:57
04. Wildsau 05:58
05. Edmund von Ostanglien 06:20
06. Nidhögg 07:04
07. Heimweh 06:11
08. Die Quelle der Weisheit 08:01
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2013
Style : Symphonic Black Metal , Folk , Viking Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 147 mb
Bio:
Black Messiah was founded 1994 as a pure old-school Black Metal band. The songs of the members at that time, Zagan (Vox, Bass), Frohnleichnam (Guitar), and Reverend Heidenbluth (Drums) paid tribute to Black Metal idols like Venom, Celtic Frost, Bathory, and Possessed. At this time, songs like Southside Golgatha, Goats Pray, Cathedral of Hell, and Black Messiah have their origin and are complete to hear on the first 1995 demo, which is totally sold out. Frohnleichnahm left the band in 1996. As a result of major disagreements between Zagan and Reverend Heidenbluth, the Reverend leaves the band, too. Zagan, who has a classical music education, now stands alone and before him the possibility to reach a new musical territory with the composing of songs with classical and pagan influences. In 1997, Zagan recorded the first album "Sceptre of Black Knowledge" with drummer Nabahm (known from bands like Innana Unveiled and Goat of Mendes). The record was then financed through the record company Last Episode and experienced a world wide distribution. Among some older songs like Sceptre of Black Knowledge, Pagan Winter, and Diabolic Rites, which are more old-school-like, there were new songs like Old Gods, Crusade of the Blackened, and Queen of Darkness. The new songs. especially, garnered appreciation in form of very positive critiques in many magazines and fanzines. Many guest musicians, and most notably former Sodom and Kreator guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik, have added their contributions to the creation of the first Black Messiah CD. In mid-1999, and few days before the record session of the second CD, came the break-up between Black Messiah and Last Epsiode. Important agreements from the record company's side were not honoured and Black Messiah, like many other bands that Last Episode handled, felt it had been stabbed in the back. The result was that Zagan immediately cancelled the contract and, in the summer of 2000, enters a self-rented studio to record a still unrevealed 3-track demo on its own. The demo contains 3 new songs and with the songs Christenfeind and Blutsbruder (German lyrics), it carries on the solid tradition of the first album. Hard but melodic guitarplaying meets up with traditional pagan elements which are represented by mandolin and/or violin. My Way to Asgaard, however, is a very typical Black Metal song. At the beginning of 2001, Zagan and Nabahm decide to part company because Zagan wanted to enter the stage with Black Messiah, but Nabahm only wanted Black Messiah as a pure studio project. This was second great cut in the band's history after the exit of the two founding members. Without hesitation, Zagan begins to search for new musicians. After testing many muscians, Black Messiah is now blessed with a strong and talented lineup. In the beginning of 2005 the band signed a deal under Einheit Produktionen. In Spring 2005 the band´s second longplayer "Oath of a Warrior" has been released by Soulfood. With this release the band managed to do an important step into international music business. Responses have been predominantly good and many club gigs, some festivals and a small European tour with Irish pagan metal band Cruachan were done. In October 2005 the band split with longtime bassist Drahco. Niörd - the new man on the bass joined the band some weeks later.
Album:
Unless my one school-year of German fails me, “Heimweh” means Homesickness. Or maybe Nostalgia...actually, I'm sorry, it did fail me – I Googled it like everyone else will! No surprise though - in a whole year of study, all I seem to remember is “Lumpi ist mein hund, wo ist Lumpi?”, which unless I ever own a dog called Lumpi, and promptly lose him, then that phrase is not going to be much use to me. Yet if you were spending a long time in Germany then maybe “Heimweh”...and “Bier Bitte”...would probably get you through many a night in a bar. But that's the English education system for you.But enough of such musings, I have an album to review, and I only mention the whole German thing because...well, Black Messiah are German, but although on the surface their brand of dark, folk-tinged pagan metal may evoke images of Fjords and Longboats, when you delve deeper, there's definitely a Teutonic Twist to them. And before anyone points out the bloody obvious, it's not just because they sing in their native tongue! Obviously my ignorance of the German language dictates that the lyrical intricacies of the songs will elude me (Sadly for my limited knowledge, no mention of lost dogs...).However, the intro is as Epic, Scandinavian and “Viking” as you could want! You can almost taste the ancient North Sea (not recommended nowadays – unless raw sewage holds special memories for you) as you chip the ice off your beard. Then we're straight into the attention grabbing 'In The Name Of Ancient Gods' which immediately smacks of Amon Amarth – not bad company to be in – but there is more to Black Messiah than that. The first hints of Bavarian-style folk creep into the middle section and quite unexpectedly I detected a similar style guitar melody line to Helloween's 'Eagle Fly Free' in it's outro! Maybe not a comparison the band were hoping for, but personally I think it highlights how Black Messiah aren't afraid to chuck in what they want. 'Jötunheim' also has Amon Amarth elements, but now the band are really starting to show their own style. I hear quite a bit of Kreator in the vocal style, and a growing amount of folk in the music - there's many more traditional instruments scattered around over the double-kick onslaught. Unexpected time-changes enhance the whole package. Bier Bitte...Remember that Bavarian influence I mentioned earlier? How about a verse in that style with a speed metal chorus? That would be 'Wildsau' then. So barking mad and alcohol-fuelled it would have Korpiklaani nodding in agreement! It's not a throw-away ditty though, you've got to appreciate the excellent violin-work even if accordion isn't your thing. This is the first time the vocals are varied too, something explored further on the mid-paced 'Edmund von Ostanglien' which has some low-sung vocals that give the opening couple of minutes a Bavarian Moonspell or Vision Bleak feel before it gallops off a couple of times for a power/speed metal plunder over-layed with their harsher style vocal. 'Nidhögg' is similar in style to 'Jötunheim' - great time changes and an interesting arrangement, plus power and aggression. There is some excellent fiddle/violin work again, highlighting the talent that the band has for performance as well as song-writing. Quite unexpectedly, the title track utilises clean vocals on a heart-felt, slightly sombre drum-free song that has me thinking of Tyr - full of traditional orchestration, plus more fantastic violin and even a choir at the end! If ever I was going to hear a yearning “Wo Ist Lumpi??” it was destined to be here, but alas, no. The epic 8 minute 'Die Quelle der Weisheit' brings the album to fitting close. As well as having a hint of Bal Sagoth, it also incorporates many of the elements experienced previously on this record, but squashes them all together into a slightly darker, more reflective package. Some credible lead guitar is also on display, Amon Amarth get another look-in and then it's all over.Black Messiah are proof that The North (No, not Newcastle...) does not have a monopoly on pagan/folk metal. They're own take on this genre is both entertaining and interesting...and very enjoyable! Wo ist Lumpi? Wenn er clever ist, zu Hause ist er die Musik von Black Messiah spielen! Vielen Dank Google...
Line-Up:
Zagan - Bass (1992-2000), Vocals (1992-present), Guitars, Violin, Mandolin (1996-present) - See also: ex-Ninnghizhidda
Garm - Bass (2006-present)
Agnar - Keyboards, Synthesizers
Frangus - Guitars
Brøøh - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Symphonia Pagana 03:59
02. In the Name of Ancient Gods 07:22
03. Jötunheim 06:57
04. Wildsau 05:58
05. Edmund von Ostanglien 06:20
06. Nidhögg 07:04
07. Heimweh 06:11
08. Die Quelle der Weisheit 08:01
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/