Recommandations on underrated/hidden masterpieces ?

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:35 am

Hello all,

May I have your recommandations about what you think are true masterpieces but for some reasons remain in the shadow of the well known classics ? No matter the country, year or genre. But only 9/10 or 10/10 album, if I may say it like this.

Also don't give more than 5 or 6 albums/persons.

Then I'll tell you if I already know and if I like it or not, or if it's a discovery, etc. You can also discuss the choices of each other.

Thanks for answering.

Sgt. Kuntz · Post by **Sgt. Kuntz** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:51 am

I don't know what kind of metal you like most, i just guess traditional metal from the 80s?

If so, do you have/know these titles:

SIREN - No Place Like Home LP
MARTYR (hol) - first two LPs
GLACIER - same EP ?

If you need more obscure tipps, just tell us, no shortage of that as well.

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:02 am

I know GLACIER and I like them! This is high quality metal like I'm referring in the opening post

I only heard some of MARTYR but not enough to have an opinion yet.

As for SIREN, never listened, I'll give it a try!

I like many kinds of metal (heavy speed thrash black doom death...) so I don't know what to say but as I prefer oldschool/natural/"true metal" sound, I guess the 80's will do it. So this thread is really free.

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:08 am

Some US traditional metal :

COVEN (Michigan) - Worship New Gods
MISTREATER - both albums
DARK KNIGHT - ep
LORDS OF THE CRIMSON ALLIANCE - st

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Trigger · Post by **Trigger** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:15 am

I will also go for Siren's first LP,one of the best metal Lp's with one of the most ridiculous covers sold at the most ridiculous prices,give it a chance and you won't lose!
One other album I instantly adored is Dark Age's (US) self titled mini-LP!
I would definitely recommend Tantrum-Trenton City Murders mini-LP,Salem's Law-Tales of Goblin's Breed,Witchhammer-1487 and many more that take time to think of

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:16 am

Omen: Never heard of these bands ! Thanks.

Sgt. Kuntz · Post by **Sgt. Kuntz** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:18 am

J.K. wrote:I know GLACIER and I like them! This is high quality metal like I'm referring in the opening post

I only heard some of MARTYR but not enough to have an opinion yet.

As for SIREN, never listened, I'll give it a try!

I like many kinds of metal (heavy speed thrash black doom death...) so I don't know what to say but as I prefer oldschool/natural/"true metal" sound, I guess the 80's will do it. So this thread is really free.

Cool, glad you like GLACIER already. The first MARTY is a dutch classic with some MAIDEN/NWOBHM influence and some great fast-paced songs (almost speed metal). Second album is a bit more melodic, but with excellent songwriting throughout. Fantastic musicians/singer.

First SIREN(US) is also a unique album, US metal with a little progressive touch and with killer songs like "Terrible Swift Sword" and others.

Trigger · Post by **Trigger** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:20 am

omen of hate wrote:Some US traditional metal :

COVENANT (Michigan) - Worship New Gods

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You mean Coven?

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:21 am

Yes, COVEN !!!

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:33 am

Trigger wrote:I will also go for Siren's first LP,one of the best metal Lp's with one of the most ridiculous covers

Damn I've just take a look at the cover... My god hahaha

I guess the guy who had the artwork in charge was on strike this day

Trigger · Post by **Trigger** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:47 am

This is why maybe this LP passed unnoticed and has always been in the cheapos section but believe me,this is more than worth checking!

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:54 am

Don't worry I'll take a listen

msp · Post by **msp** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:26 pm

Just a couple off the top of my head:

Darkthrone - Soulside Journey - mainly known for their BM Lp's, but I think this is a true Scandi-DM great.

Pestilence - Malleus Maleficarum - this one gets forgotten as well as the bands DM output only gets mentioned but I think it kills.

J.K. · Post by **J.K.** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:39 pm

For me Soulside Journey is just a rip off of Nihilist/Entombed and a bit of Autopsy. Among others. Beside 2/3 songs, I find it boring. Thankfully they dropped that and released the almighty classic A Blaze In The Northern Sky some months later

As for the first Pestilence LP, yes it is really great ! The aggressiveness of Van Drunen's vocals always turn me on.

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:51 pm

Sgt. Kuntz wrote:MARTYR (hol) - both LPS

You might want to edit that. The reunited Martyr have an EP/album out as well, full of groove metal.

Sticking with the Dutch Metal I'll go with

Emerald - Down Town: Best in your face air siren heavy metal album around

And some NWOBHM:

Wolf - Edge Of The World: Best melodic without wimping out heavy metal classic.