New Black/Death Metal \m/

[MasonGrimm]

If you dig Blackened Progressive Death metal, check out the new material we have up @ our site:
http://www.apothys.us (http://www.apothys.us/)
or, of course
http://www.myspace.com/apothys

Let me know what you think, and add if you like it. Thanks! ;-> \m/

[keep it simple]

Not my kinda stuff at all, but super impressive. Great recording quality, nice site graphics.

[Crazy+Hands]

I like the band overall. Not really black metal other than the in some of the vocals, its too polished sounding... more akin prog./tech./melo. death metal i'd say. As a whole its rather "safe"...impressive execution and quality, some dynamic mood shifts, good guitar/drum progressions/phrasing/techniques, etc...but maybe slightly lacking the raw aggression and evil, blasphemous atmospheres that I seek out in black metal imo.

Great work all around though.

[MasonGrimm]

Crazy+Hands, thank you for taking the time to listen! I really do appreciate your thoughtful response. I think though that, in retrospect, I should have entitled the post more accurately; we consider ourselves Blackened Progressive Death metal. So, if you were expecting strict BM, I can see why it seems "safe," as that is what I would think too if I were listening to it as purely black metal!

Still, I value all feedback and am glad you took the time to listen and respond. Many thanks! \m/

[Crazy+Hands]

Its rare that I see any metal stuff posted here so i usually try to listen to whatever the metal drummers of the board post. I'll keep an eye on your band in the future, there's a lot of potential in your sound.

Hey if you get a chance check out my post about my new black metal band I made a few weeks ago. Its still on the first page. The recordings are still very much in the pre-demo phase and most of the songs aren't complete yet, but i think the vibe is there...probably not traditional black metal by some standards but definitely dark, grim, atmospheric, and primal. There's a lot of room for development...Hope you enjoy it.

[frank0072]

Great sounding metal. Awsome drumming. Sounds a little like Antestors Forsaken to me.

[MasonGrimm]

Hey, thanks Frank! I'm glad you like it. If you by any chance are feeling generous and benevolent, you can order a copy through our website
http://www.apothys.us/merchandisecd.aspx

And a comparison to Hellhammer, even indirectly, sounds like a compliment to me! ;->