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I think its equal parts hard work and tons of luck. Working your ass off, touring, grinding the road, getting the word out about your band (or in this day and age, creating a internet hype may work), but also dumb luck. The right person spotting you at the right time, and you fitting into the labels roster. Your music and style to be popular at the right time etc. Also, the industry has changed since the 80-90's. Labels don't have as much power or money any more, meaning that you will not be "employed" by them in the same way, given a million dollar studio budget etc. The flip side is that you don't need a label to create or release music. You can do it all yourself. But of course, that means the market is flooded with albums, of all genres.

Never heard Groupa, sounds like a Polish anarchopunk collective A true Swedish classic is Jan Johanson's "Jazz på svenska". As you might have guessed it's jazz renditions of folk music. Incredibly soothing. Trivia, Jan's sons Anders and Jens has played in Stratovarius, HammerFall, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Manowar. Jan Johanson - Visa från Utanmyra If you like the more mashed up types of Scandinavian folk Hoven Droven has a solid rock bottom with folk melodies on top: Hoven Droven - Köttpolska Grovhalling More "contemporary" sound from Big Fish. Big Fish - De krossade skallarnas tid Vargavinter I'm not too well-versed in the really traditional folk music, even if I enjoy it. But I know that Folk och Rackare is considered one of the "classics" from the 70's There's a girl on YouTube called Elina that has done some lovely recordings of traditional folk music. Elina - Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3MUR8n4nOSn3o72vVBavU9iBHOCDoNVe

Weeell, alcohol is basically a toxin that we as a society has decided is OK to ingest regularly. I mean, there's a reason you get hungover the day after. The liver is struggling to keep up, trying to purify the toxins. From what I've read it seems that alcohol gives you a dopamine rush and makes you feel relaxed. When the effect vanishes (i.e. sober up) you experience withdrawl basically. I'm guessing that if you have a predisposition to anxiety or depression prior, alcohol might make it even worse. MRI scans of 25 000 people found that there's not really a "safe" amount of drinking. Even the "1 glass a day" recommendation decreased brain grey matter. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/may/18/any-amount-of-alcohol-consumption-harmful-to-the-brain-finds-study

This was intriguing. I felt that the constant mid-tempo made it drag at times, but the overall feel was cool. Needs more time to percolate. Hooded Menace - Blood Ornaments, from upcoming album "The Tritonus bell" Definitely some Danish heavy metal vibes on this one, but still doom. Don't know if I've ever head HM this "rocking".

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Hah, well I initially changed it because I figured I'd be more anonymous on a new board with a different username. I of course didn't take into account your big Yankee mouth 😄 Ah well, no matter. Also, I used to think that Johnny 5 robot was the coolest ever as a kid. Rented the VHS 2-3 times.

Well, I don't really consider AW as black metal, more like atmospheric doom with a blackened heart. AW's music has always been melancholic, seasonal music. Usually listen to him in the autumn and winter. Hah, surprised to see a rather obscure Swedish folk music group here. When metal heads reference folk it's usually Garmarna.

Suffocation

He can always pay the bloodprice. Everyone can...

This one. Over and over. The 17 year wait is over Ancient Wisdom - A celebration in honor of Death

Haha and I try to eat brown or black rice to increase fibre content Funny how that goes.

Don't you just wish this forum was private right about now? 😂

Not bad, I can definitely hear the Morbid Angel-slides. The tempo was a bit disorienting at times, like it was a Walkman that was running out of juice.

New track is excellent as usual. Whoredom Rife - The Curse of the Moon

Lustmord & Karin Park - Hiraeth

! I love this song so much, "You are number 6" and the awesome drum intro. Simple as hell, but effective.

What did you just call me you little shit?! ahem... God Macabre

Maybe that's why I liked it; I thought Dane was very good and emotional, but kind of whiny. So this guy felt a little less annoying, but with the same kind vibe. Maybe that's why I liked it; I thought Dane was very good and emotional, but kind of whiny. So this guy felt a little less annoying, but with the same kind vibe.

Boogie (I know it's "Mesa", but this is the association my brain made

Haha I love those old interviews with Pete were his dry, sarcasm made the interviewer very confused or unsure if he were joking or not (he was almost always joking). While I enjoy the more "goth romantic" turn TON took on October Rust I think my favorite albums are the raw, emotionally visceral first two albums. Like, damn, who hurt you? Also, I think Carnivore was a lot of fun!

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Hell yeah! Ancient Mastery is awesome, have you heard his first ep "Across the mountains of Drämmarskol"? I found this neat heavy metal band, and I don't really like heavy metal. It sounds like a cross between Nevermore and Queensrÿche. Great vocalist. Just wish the song was a bit shorter. Silver Talon - As the world burns

Gnawer

Djevel - Tanker som rir natten