war metal
what it is
War metal, also known as "bestial black metal", is an aggressive, cacophonous and chaotic black/death metal style, described by Rock Hard journalist Wolf-Rüdiger Mühlmann as "rabid" and "hammering". Important influences include the first wave of black metal, mainly in the Brazilian style played by Sarcófago, Mystifier and Vulcano, but , first wave/death metal band Possessed as well as old school grindcore and black/death metal bands like Repulsion, Blood, Sadistik Exekution, Order from Chaos. War metal bands include Blasphemy, Black Witchery, Conqueror, Abhorer and early Beherit.
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What is war metal?
War metal, also known as "bestial black metal", is an aggressive, cacophonous and chaotic black/death metal style, described by Rock Hard journalist Wolf-Rüdiger Mühlmann as "rabid" and "hammering". Important influences include the first wave of black metal, mainly in the Brazilian style played by Sarcófago, Mystifier and Vulcano, but , first wave/death metal band Possessed as well as old school grindcore and black/death metal bands like Repulsion, Blood, Sadistik Exekution, Order from Chaos. War metal bands include Blasphemy, Black Witchery, Conqueror, Abhorer and early Beherit.
What are good war metal albums to start with?
Try Fallen Angel of Doom by Blasphemy, Coat of Arms by Sabaton, Whore of Bethlehem by Archgoat, and Seven Chalices by Teitanblood.
Who are some women making war metal?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/war-metal/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making war metal, from mainstream to underground.
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