Strong first announcement. Flesh Parade being back rules and Fulci soundtracks are a pleasant left field surprise. It's no Goblin but I'd definitely check it out if I go
So news just hit that David from Vektor is a spousal abuser. Sigh. My first actual milkshake duck.
I only met them briefly when they played here in Sweden. Actually didn't speak to Dave or his wife much, but I did hang out with their other guitarist and drummer for a while. But yeah, they were probably in my top 5 bands of all time, especially with Terminal Redux. I had no idea about any of this so it certainly puts the band breaking up in hella perspective. I just don't see myself enjoying listening to the music in the same way now that I know this (which is pretty damn inconsequential compared to what she's dealing with, needless to say). We've seen this in many types of media with abusers being outed of course, but this one hits the closest to home for me because these are people I genuinely look up to (talking about the entire band including his wife since she did a lot of work for them as well).Have you spoken with the other band members before or seen them play live by chance? Vektor is a case study in toxic band relationships, it hurts me in multiple ways because they have been my favorite thrash band for over 13+ years, and it hurts me as a child of an abusive relationship, and now I see my Brother acting the same way.
Two things can be true: 1) David is a genius songwriter and brilliant performer, and 2) He is a mentally and emotionally abusive alcoholic who has major issues he needs to work with.
It is best that the band had dissolved, I feel so horrible for his wife, and I also feel sad for him, because I know the help he needs and will probably won't get as alcohol really destroys everyone around you.
I'm not much into band drama and shit so those are my thoughts on it, it is truly abhorrent what was done for years.
Have you spoken with the other band members before or seen them play live by chance? Vektor is a case study in toxic band relationships, it hurts me in multiple ways because they have been my favorite thrash band for over 13+ years, and it hurts me as a child of an abusive relationship, and now I see my Brother acting the same way.
Two things can be true: 1) David is a genius songwriter and brilliant performer, and 2) He is a mentally and emotionally abusive alcoholic who has major issues he needs to work with.
It is best that the band had dissolved, I feel so horrible for his wife, and I also feel sad for him, because I know the help he needs and will probably won't get as alcohol really destroys everyone around you.
I'm not much into band drama and shit so those are my thoughts on it, it is truly abhorrent what was done for years.
I was at Vektor's last show and even before they announced that they were breaking up, I noticed that night that all of the other members of the band basically didnt want anything to do with Dave after the show. Kinda of shut him out, so the breakup didn't completely surprise me and really this current situation stemming from that doesn't either. Fuck Dave. I love the music Vektor produced and that last show is still one of my favorite show experiences ever, but fuck Dave forever for this shit.
Honestly I couldn't tell, but this was about a month before the release of Terminal Redux. There certainly was a split clique within the band outwardly but that's nothing unusual in bands on the road and doesn't necessarily signify anything destructive really. Sitting around in a car/bus with the same people for most hours of the day may or may not make you want to hang out with someone else once you're at the venue. I would know :PI asked the question to the previous poster because that tension was real for fans who saw them play, and after shows. Erik is a good man, I wish him nothing but the best in his career.
Honestly I couldn't tell, but this was about a month before the release of Terminal Redux. There certainly was a split clique within the band outwardly but that's nothing unusual in bands on the road and doesn't necessarily signify anything destructive really. Sitting around in a car/bus with the same people for most hours of the day may or may not make you want to hang out with someone else once you're at the venue. I would know :P
A band for you that I am super high on the past couple years. Really talented bunch of thrashers from Detroit
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This is good shit. Thanks!A band for you that I am super high on the past couple years. Really talented bunch of thrashers from Detroit
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Damn, sorry to hear that.They are a young band, only going to get better.
And watching the video of David that his wife film of him really hits home with the kind of abuse my dad did to my mom and how my brother acts. Fuck alcoholism.
If it were me I'd definitely go with Transilvanian Hunger or Bathory.Hey guys, I hope it's alright to drop in like this with a question out of the blue, but one of my big loves is Black Metal and I'll admit I've either turned a blind eye or willfully ignored a lot of the shittier stuff from bands because the music triggers something in me that other music doesn't.
So, it'll sound pathetic but I've always wanted a Jean vest with a bunch of band patches on it and I've lot a considerable bit of weight so, I'm going to treat myself! The only ones I've found though come with a selection of big ass patches on the back and while I like this music from all the bands, I wanted to double/triple check with people who ain't blinkered to some of the worse stuff!
The last thing I'd wanna do is walk around and have people assume I'm either a nazi or down with Nazis! (Obviously I know Varg was in MayheM so that's straight out..)
If it were me I'd definitely go with Transilvanian Hunger or Bathory.
Hey guys, I hope it's alright to drop in like this with a question out of the blue, but one of my big loves is Black Metal and I'll admit I've either turned a blind eye or willfully ignored a lot of the shittier stuff from bands because the music triggers something in me that other music doesn't.
So, it'll sound pathetic but I've always wanted a Jean vest with a bunch of band patches on it and I've lot a considerable bit of weight so, I'm going to treat myself! The only ones I've found though come with a selection of big ass patches on the back and while I like this music from all the bands, I wanted to double/triple check with people who ain't blinkered to some of the worse stuff!
The last thing I'd wanna do is walk around and have people assume I'm either a nazi or down with Nazis! (Obviously I know Varg was in MayheM so that's straight out..)
Yeah at this point you can go listen to Fenriz and NC talk for hours and hours about random shit and music. Fenriz in particular seems to be a pretty good dude.Yeah, Transylvanian Hunger where I was leaning, to the best of my knowledge neither of the Darkthrone Duo are particularly bad people
Those are all great and you can't go wrong. Also someone will find a problem with most of those bands if they want to. All clear IMO though. I wear Darkthrone and Watain stuff a good bit. My wife cuts up my old shirts and makes hoodies for me. As such I have a rad Conan / Watain hoodie.
Also congrats on the health goals! I lift things and listen to metal so it all goes hand in hand at this point! Great work!
Welcome!Hey guys, I hope it's alright to drop in like this with a question out of the blue, but one of my big loves is Black Metal and I'll admit I've either turned a blind eye or willfully ignored a lot of the shittier stuff from bands because the music triggers something in me that other music doesn't.
So, it'll sound pathetic but I've always wanted a Jean vest with a bunch of band patches on it and I've lot a considerable bit of weight so, I'm going to treat myself! The only ones I've found though come with a selection of big ass patches on the back and while I like this music from all the bands, I wanted to double/triple check with people who ain't blinkered to some of the worse stuff!
The last thing I'd wanna do is walk around and have people assume I'm either a nazi or down with Nazis! (Obviously I know Varg was in MayheM so that's straight out..)
What Valkyr said. You're fine with the rest (even Mayhem, really; no one associates them with Varg, if anything, Varg is associated with being the murderer of the Mayhem guy after all...) but definitely avoid Satanic Warmaster if you're staying clear of NS associations.Hey guys, I hope it's alright to drop in like this with a question out of the blue, but one of my big loves is Black Metal and I'll admit I've either turned a blind eye or willfully ignored a lot of the shittier stuff from bands because the music triggers something in me that other music doesn't.
So, it'll sound pathetic but I've always wanted a Jean vest with a bunch of band patches on it and I've lot a considerable bit of weight so, I'm going to treat myself! The only ones I've found though come with a selection of big ass patches on the back and while I like this music from all the bands, I wanted to double/triple check with people who ain't blinkered to some of the worse stuff!
The last thing I'd wanna do is walk around and have people assume I'm either a nazi or down with Nazis! (Obviously I know Varg was in MayheM so that's straight out..)
Welcome!
If you are worried about bands with less than savory lyrics and association, steer clear of Satanic Warmaster. They have some NS songs and imagery. They've also done splits with striaght up Nazi bands and Werewolf's label has put out albums by NS/Nazi bands like Goatmoon and Hammer. Everything else on the list seems clean of any Nazi stuff.
What Valkyr said. You're fine with the rest (even Mayhem, really; no one associates them with Varg, if anything, Varg is associated with being the murderer of the Mayhem guy after all...) but definitely avoid Satanic Warmaster if you're staying clear of NS associations.
Well shit
pretty much lol. On to 2020.
New Sacred Reich, it's bad. Maybe if they bothered to write riffs it'd sound good