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avestin

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Posted: February 03 2008 at 17:05

To add to my previous post, have a listen to ...And Oceans:

http://www.myspace.com/andoceansold

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...And_Oceans

http://www.ssmt-reviews.com/db/searchrev.php?artistID=55&showReview=true

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 14:44

Just reposting this in case it got lost

avestin wrote:

Kazuzu wrote:

How strange anyone hasn't mentioned Arcturus, maybe many people had listened to them, but if not, give them a try, and get The Sham Mirrors.

Of course, another band I forgot to metiont; highly recommended album!

I would also add Hortus Animae from Italy - http://www.hortusanimae.com/

http://www.myspace.com/hortusanimae

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 14:23

Dominic wrote:

I suggest starting with "The Painter's Palette"

good album, really

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 13:31

they're kinda a mishmash of every style

California's probably their most normal album but it's also my favorite
I like the other two though I haven't listened in a while
if something's annoying with them take it as tongue in cheek because thats basically how they are

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 13:19

I'll need to check them out.

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 13:17

^ "Modern Independent/Metal/Rock in Opposition (Experimental/Weird/Avant-Garde)" Wink

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 13:11

Is mr.Bungle even metal? I thought they were just straight up weird.

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 13:03

^ But he seems to like Mike Patton a lot ... Big%20smile

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 11:43

I personally like Suspended Animation more, but they're mostly in the same vein....although that may not be the best recommendation for someone who doesn't want something "too crazy" LOL

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 09:58

^ Listen to Fantomas, their debut album is - for me - one of the real key albums of Avant-Garde Metal.

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Posted: February 02 2008 at 09:43

I enjoy listening to Mike Patton's projects, especially Mr Bungle and Faith No More (not the most avant-garde but still, Mike Patton)

Arcturus are awesome too, and there's a band from the Netherlands called Freak Neil Inc, also, great avant garde metal.

I can't really get into "over-psycho" bands like Naked City, or other projects of John Zorn. it's way too much crazy.

Sorry if i have spelling mistakes, english is not my mother tongue.

http://www.last.fm/user/grumfossil

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 21:12

TheProgtologist wrote:

Ian...check out Ephel Duath.

Trust me,dude.

Seriously. Pure classy metal. I suggest starting with "The Painter's Palette" It is crutial to enjoy crazy up tempo & jazzy style playing to enjoy it though.

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 20:11

Kazuzu wrote:

How strange anyone hasn't mentioned Arcturus, maybe many people had listened to them, but if not, give them a try, and get The Sham Mirrors. Also, should Devil Doll count as Avant-Garde Metal?, they are here in the archives, but under the categorization of Heavy Prog, and I consider them to be much more than only Heavy Prog.

I'm going berserk with Arcturus as of late so Big%20smile

The Sham Mirrors is a tad cheesy but the vocals and keyboards are epic

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 08:45

Black Velvet wrote:

avestin wrote:

Also, In The Woods have a relation to this style. In any case they're brilliant.

BIG nod towards this band. A minority of people probably noticed from my 'location' and 'sig' I'm a massive fan. I would suggest starting with their album Omnio. Very emotionally power music. Sadly they are mostly unknown here and everywhere.

I saw your location days after you changed it. Wink

I'll have to think Ivan (Trickster) for showing me this band as well as a couple others that I now highly enjoy.

I haven't heard much of this genre, but I'm on it. I've still yet to listen to Unexpected and Ephel Duath, but I'll try to prioritize this.

Kudos to Negura Bunget and their stunning 2002 album. Thumbs%20Up

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 08:13

Kazuzu wrote:

How strange anyone hasn't mentioned Arcturus, maybe many people had listened to them, but if not, give them a try, and get The Sham Mirrors.

Of course, another band I forgot to metiont; highly recommended album!

I would also add Hortus Animae from Italy - http://www.hortusanimae.com/

http://www.myspace.com/hortusanimae

Edited by avestin - January 30 2008 at 08:16

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 00:19

How strange anyone hasn't mentioned Arcturus, maybe many people had listened to them, but if not, give them a try, and get The Sham Mirrors. Also, should Devil Doll count as Avant-Garde Metal?, they are here in the archives, but under the categorization of Heavy Prog, and I consider them to be much more than only Heavy Prog.

Edited by Kazuzu - January 30 2008 at 00:22

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Posted: January 30 2008 at 00:10

avestin wrote:

Also, In The Woods have a relation to this style. In any case they're brilliant.

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Posted: January 29 2008 at 23:23

Avant metal, whether it be pseudo avant metal or real avant metal (Don't ask me for the difference) is some of my favorite musical styles, period. So much good stuff in the genre, really, the ferocity and technicality combined with the experimental and unique sounds of the avant garde.

Good stuff.

Thanks for the links, Assaf.

[QUOTE=darkshade] [QUOTE=Sckxyss]
I'm disappointed - neither of these players are avant-garde!

Al di Meola.

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haha i know. but the poll itself is avant-garde
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Posted: January 29 2008 at 23:15