I've really developed an interest in this band since I saw them live yesterday; really gave me a chance to dig into their music as in all honesty I usually just cant be bothered to listen to some epic length 10-15 minute long song. For those who don't know, Deafheaven is for the majority a black metal band, although through their music are a blend of other genres which I'd probably point to mostly being post-hardcore and sheogaze. They seem to get lumped in with Liturgy as a "hipster" black metal band because they do things a little different and have gained a good bit of popularity not only outside of the realm of black metal, but outside of metal entirely. Anyway, opinions, things like that, yadda yadda yadda.
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Subject: Re: Deafheaven Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:16 am
I'm not crazy about only using extreme vocals over this particular kind of drone. I think a balance of clean and harsh vocals would bring out the instrumental arrangement a little more. Something like Alcest for example.
mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: Deafheaven Fri Feb 21, 2014 1:10 am
I only have Roads to Judah, but I really like it. I need to get Sunbather soon. That Dream House song you posted was really good.
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Subject: Re: Deafheaven Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:29 am
My brother loaned me his copy of this to check out. It is quite a good album but I think it's still somewhat overhyped.
Boris2008 Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Deafheaven Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:51 am
Impressive, I think that it's still growing on me and I really liked it from the start. I really couldn't care less about the hype and all of the 'hipster' nonsense just bores me. A very good record is a very good record full stop.
Wurthless Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Deafheaven Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:26 pm
I'm a pretty big fan of this album. I heard all the hype and ignored it for a while until I stumbled upon "Vertigo" on youtube. Changed my mind instantly; the drumming I especially like.
And yeah, who gives a shit if it's 'hipster' black metal, it's great.