It's been a while since I posted. I think it's about time for a metal post. Here are two picks from the recent Unknown Metal posts. First off though, I'd like to point out that the new album that dredg put out in June is quite awesome. Do check it out if you haven't already. If you don't know dredg, then you should check this album out:
Here's the new album's cover:
Anyway, on to business.
First off, Akphaezya. This four-piece band from France plays music that is best described as being jazz piano combined with progressive metal and weird clean female vocals. People call this band as so many others 'avant-garde metal', but I don't think the term works to be honest. Anyway, if you like any of those, check them out. Here's the cover of the re-recorded version of their one and only album:
According to their myspace, which also has some tracks for streaming, they're working on a new album. There's also a buy link there for the above, or if you want to hear it, google can help you.
The Unknown Metal thread might have more information/opinions.
The album cover looks a lot more dark and obscure than it really is. I think non-metal fans will probably be able to enjoy this too (though if you're a jazz-purist, then perhaps not).
On to the next band: Aluk Todolo. This band, also from France, plays something that is probably best described as krautrock, but darker. It takes in quite a bit from noise and black metal, and it has a really metal feel about it. This is the cover of their latest album, Finsternis:
The Unknown Metal thread has more information and buy links. If you're just looking to hear it (or their other works), you can ask google.
I really wonder how this album ages, but right now I'm really digging it. If I buy it, it's probably going to be from Conspiracy Records since they're the cheapest method to buy in Europe that I've seen.
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