Down a djent rabbit hole today after @m1rk0 recommended MetaVoid to me.

That took me to the thall tag on Bandcamp and I followed that to False God, a one-person project from Ukraine. Some of it sounds a bit technical-for-its-own-sake, but I enjoyed it overall.

Apart from the link to djent, I had no idea what thall was in the vast metal sub-genre galaxy. I know a little bit more now, but I need to do more work before the exam.

False God - Contact (2023)
https://falsegod.bandcamp.com/album/contact

#FalseGod #djent #thall #MetalSchool

Time to try out the new Neurosis album today after @tomroberts and @Kitty were talking about it on Sunday. I knew nothing about the band's past work or recent challenges, so this was a real #MetalSchool assignment for me.

It was pleasant enough, if that's the word. But it will take me a few listens to really decide what I think.

An Undying Love For A Burning World - Neurosis

https://neurosis.bandcamp.com/album/an-undying-love-for-a-burning-world

#metal #Neurosis #SludgeMetal

I've had Wolves In The Throne Room on my list ever since I saw that photo of a sausage dog wearing a denim battle vest with their patch across its back.

This was very nice, and not what I was expecting - but it does seem to be unusual in their catalogue.

A Looming Resonance - WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM

https://wolvesinthethroneroom.bandcamp.com/track/a-looming-resonance

#MetalSchool #BlackMetal #WolvesInTheThroneRoom #NowListening

First real listen to Lamb Of God tonight,* after I heard Fit For An Autopsy's cover of this song.

It blew me away, I have to say, so clearly I have my work cut out for me over our summer.

Also, you know you're dating a metal musician when he writes you a sweet song like this.

Also Pt. 2, I swear there's a flash of my home city in the opening montage.

Lamb Of God - Walk With Me In Hell

https://song.link/y/QWkhCxCcWSE

* Yes, I know, what sort of metalhead hasn't heard etc etc. 😔

#LambOfGod #MetalSchool #metal

Trying out Fit For An Autopsy while I clean up for the next phase of exam revision. I enjoyed the set by a local deathcore act earlier this year, so the timing might be good.

(And they're playing here in two months' time, in case I'm tempted.)

#FitForAnAutopsy #DeathCore #Metal #MetalSchool

Update: Tim listened to Lorna Shore with headphones.

The synth is still (too?) high in the mix but, dear reader, it blew Tim's tiny mind.

😳

https://metalhead.club/@TG_Esq/115343634637212593

#LornaShore #MetalSchool

The references to Slipknot influences on the new Orbit Culture album remind me that the whole Slipknot /Korn / Linkin Park era passed me by entirely, and I don't think I've listened to any of them, not that I'm aware of at any rate.

I'll have to do something about that I think.

#NuMetal #Slipknot #Korn #LinkinPark #MetalSchool

Trip home today with a tasting platter of In Flames and At The Gates.

I need to listen to more of their music, but from early impressions, I'm suspecting it may not be my scene. But many bands have fans of particular albums or periods, so I'll keep going.

#MetalSchool

Looking forward to seeing local band Valhalore live tomorrow night. Symphonic folk metal with a touch of melodic death, power metal and Viking (sub-genre bingo!). Metal with folk flutes, tin whistle, synth, cello - it's all there.

I'm not really familiar with their work, but my daughter convinced us to go with her, so I expect it will be fun.

My homework for #MetalSchool tonight is this:

Beyond The Stars from Valhalore
https://valhalore.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-stars

#Valhalore #metal #FolkMetal #Brisbane #LiveMusic