BLACKBRAID Blackbraid II Album Review | BangerTV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Blackbraid II' follows up the solo black metal project's critically-acclaimed debut, which was named among one of the best metal albums if 2022 by BangerTV & Rolling Stone.
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Blackbraid and Hellripper joint headline tour. I'll leave it in your hands Blayne.
OMFG!! You just mentioned this dude!! It's another planet alltoghether, so not sure if it work: I would go to a Blackbraid gig to get stoned and "float" in the music (Note: I only need a beer for that as I barely drink and don't smoke)... but Hellripper definitely calls for a mosh.
I would like:
* Wolves in the Throne Room + Blackbraid
* Hellripper + Cruel Force
Cruel Force rules
A similar tour style they just did with 200 Stab Wounds,Cattle décapitation and Dark Funeral
It was a fun mix of style
Please!!! And make them play in London next spring
@@biblicaladrian6007sell outs
Guess I live under a rock, had never heard of it til this morninig on a forum. Holy hell, this is good. As a big fan of Agalloch, this works so well for me.
This album is a glimpse into the future of American black metal. Fantastic front to back.
Feeling a lot of mid-era Immortal influence here as well, which I'm totally in for.
😂 Good one.. All we needed was "A Native American Batushka"... There is lots of great American Bm bands,but this guy ain't one of them..
The sheer amount of talent in this dude is astonishing. Both albums are AWESOME, and that first single? Holy fuck, blew me away
Mid
Oh,Please.
I saw them in Montreal on their last tour (supporting Dark Funeral) and the energy in the venue was INSANE. I have rarely seen a venue already packed for the opening act, let alone such a young project. It was very obvious that the Indigenous metalhead community had showed up big time and you could feel it in the air. Blackbraid gave an amazing show and the crowd went nuts when John both pulled out the flute (which we could sadly barely hear), but especially when got off the stage to sage the place. It was a truly beautiful and inspiring moment. Just thinking about it now makes me all tingly. I think I'm going to chase that feeling for a very, very long time and I can't wait to see them live again.
Sadly I arrived and they were done..! I saw them in the back street of the venue tho.
Yea, I think putting him in the beginning instead of before dark funeral was a bit of a mistake…..
@@jjados1921 I went to HS with the live guitarist
I'm so sad I missed them in Montreal 😢
Saw them in Chicago. Met the man himself. He signed my vinyl, took a picture, and gave me a hug and chatted with me. What a bro.
I'm a death/thrash fan but Blackbraid has turned me into a huge fan of this. Love both albums!!
Yeah, I feel like thrash and death metal fans would like this album based upon the riffs! More power to ya'.
same
I've been mostly listening to doom for the last few years, but BlackBraid I has been in the rotation for the last year. Love it.
@@devenscience8894 I could feel some doom influence on the last song on Blackbraid I. More power to ya', bud! 🤘
I preordered the record, have the OG record, have a patch, got a shirt, and met the dude. Blackbraid is fucking awesome. This or Cattle Decapitation's Terrasite might be album of the year for me!
The fact that both of these band recently toured together blows my mind. It was such an amazing show.
@@SpiderJerusalemJr it really was a fantastic evening
Got both of those albums, got 2 blackbraid shirts. Blackbraid and Cattle decap for sure records of the year.
Fyi , Pan Amerikan Native Front , Ifernach ,etc did it first though
They did it First AND Better. MILES better
@@cthuludreams1 so true
Blayne is a moron I fear. Shame those acts are getting overlooked for this shit it's not even like Blayne did the due diligence. I hate how this mediocre band is getting hype
Hellripper and Blackbraid would be an interesting collaboration.
Wode would be cool too
Totally uninspired riffs and songwriting. Boring, sterile production. Lazy interludes, but omg there's a flute!!! Also ridiculously arrogant to close the album on A Fine Day to Day cover, and a very poor one at that. I really don't get the hype around this guy.
A little bloated but I like it
Finally someone with common sense. I have a similar opinion on this album as well. I think Blayne is fucking lazy imo
I don't feel as harshly as you do, but... yeah. It's pretty middle-of-the-road and overhyped.
Pretty sure he has connections within the industry based on the level of coverage he's received in such a short space of time. Gives off strong industry plant vibes.
@baseballs1742 I can't confirm or deny that since there isn't much info about these claims. I'm talking purely about the music itself. Regardless, even if he were, I still stand by what I originally said. Indigenous BM has been around way before BlackBraid, but Blayne didn't talk about it then but now he dickrides a mediocre band that has flutes on some of their songs, he's fucking lazy.
*_KITTY!!!!_*
this guy has got me more jazzed about metal than i've been since the dawning of Mgla
Just spent £40 buying this on Bandcamp today.
This album just seems to be a step above. The spirit returns just sticks in my head all day long. It's damn good
Thumbs up for the Astartes reference!!! Great comparison!
Blackbraid is hands down my favorite new artist and honestly one of my favorite artists period. I've honestly never given so much of my money to a single artist either. I bought a cassette, cd and both variants of the first pressing vinyls of Blackbraid I, I ordered a cassette, cd and both variants of vinyl of Blackbraid II, I have 2 different long sleeves, 2 different t-shirts, 2 different hoodies, patches, and posters, and I'm pretty sure I'm still forgetting a few things. So needless to say I'm a literal Blackbraid addict. 🤣
Lately Blackbraid is practically the only band Ive been listening to. There's Blackbraid, then there's everyone else lol.
I really don't get the appeal of this band. They sound so mediocre
Love Blackbraid, saw them on the Decibel Tour and they were insane live too. I just hope he doesnt keep doing a release every year, I think a lot of bands that keep that pace burn out quick.
Even though Twilight Hymn of Ancient Blood is quite different from the rest, it is such a killer track! As a huge fan of death/thrash/black, this whole album is just incredible! And fully independent! Kudos to Jon! Keep it coming!!
It's the best song on the album in my opinion. The rest of the album kind of runs together as sounding the same.
I agree. The song kinda woke me up when listening to the whole album. It's great.
After I listened to it over on the Black Metal Promotion channel yesterday, this second Blackbraid album is alright, just like the first one. I heard a lot of Marduk, Slayer, Sargeist and even some blackgaze influences across its hour-long runtime. Also, the drums sound weirdly programmed despite using a real drummer (maybe Jon was lying about that; he wouldn't be the first black metal musician to do so). The Bathory cover is OK, but screaming the opening instead of singing it (like Quorthon did) didn't work for me. Overall, there are far better black metal records coming out this year than this one... but it's definitely not the worst thing I've ever heard. I could see this being a gateway album for many much like Sunbather was for me back in the day.
If Fire in the Mountains returns having Blackbraid be on is a no brainer.
I don’t even think the band’s all that good and I still agree with you! There’s something about his aesthetic that just fits with that festival perfectly.
Where is all the Darkness, Death and Satan..?
Another one of these "Straight to Mainstream" bands.
"A Native American Batushka".
Not that I'm asking for anything super different but I also am not hearing anything really memorable.
It's a good record for sure no complaints on the end of making solid straight forward black metal. But I kind of feel like I'm listening to immortal with some native American influenced interludes.
I wouldn't skip it on the mix but I wouldn't go out of my way for the album
If it wasn’t for the indigenous shtick this would be looked at as the most mid tier bullshit.
I agree! Not to mention that there has been indigenous themed metal and heavy music played by Six Nations peoples for a long time before these guys (or guy, I should say) showed up. Pan-Amerikan Native Front, Lionoka, Joey Belladonna from Anthrax, Chuck Billy from Testament, Gyibaaw, Ifernach, Mi’Gauss... The list goes on and on.
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John + Austin from Panopticon + James McBain yes please
Another BM release, Haunt out of Salem, OR.
Just found the album so good I’m now a big Blackbraid supporter
Blew me away with how many parts of the songs grabbed me. I was a tad nervous about the runtime but clearly Blackbraid is on top of his game. Love the whole thing, absolutely my favorite artist and albums out of the last couple years.
Good to see that the Patreon donors list has been updated.
Loved This Album!!!! The Wolf That Guides was my favorite song on the album
Que mala las reseñas de este sr cada vez menos objetivas y sobre todo con esta banda tan normalita
On multiple levels I love Black Braid. Being an avid Adirondack hiker and Upstate New Yorker it feels good knowing that Black Braid represents my personal interests. More importantly its just good music. This review makes me more interested
I grew up in a mountainous area of new york. western ny southern tier. Not quite as nice as the Adirondacks but still awesome mountain scenery and great hiking trails. Blackbraid speaks to me as well.
The Spirit Returns is one of the best black metal songs I've ever heard. There's def something special about Blackbraid.
A wonderful album an absolute masterpiece!! I can't fault it at all and has AOTY written all over it!!
Already a big supporter of this band. That hoodie on his bandcamp is 🔥🔥 had to buy that and the 'spirit' varient on vinyl 🤘
ah-HAH!
Welp, just got my copy...
May the neighbors eat Moody Blastbeats, cuz it's happening.
This is a fantastic album. This guy can write songs. I'm in.
I just got around to the first album about a month or so ago after having had it on my "to listen later" list for... quite awhile. Loved it. So this is gonna get a listen as well, or more likely several.
I think Blackbraid and Hellripper would be an insane collab.
This album is Amazing!!!!!!!
"he went from not making black metal to becoming one of black metals shining stars" 🤡🤡🤡🤡
Amy men withe 75 78
Definitely on the Blackbraid train. Cant wait to be able to pick this one up!
I’m not gonna claim I discovered blackbraid but I did catch him on bandcamp and shared that shit with my boys. But yeah I’ll take some credit for his success.
"everyone should buy this record." ok, :) \m/
Easily album of the year so far for me. Absolutely outstanding black metal.
I feel like the better trhen the first album but less impactful/original a statement should washes eachover out. For me it's another 4.5 with a bright future and a 5 on the horizon.
I'm hearing some Black Anvil in this album. Definitely not a bad thing! Great album so far 🤘🏼
So good.. Dropped $45 for the vinyl and was happy to do it. Got to see him with Darkfuneral and he was the best part of that long night of music. Can't wait till there is a headlining tour!
Good record, but the popularity of this is largely about the Native American thing, right? Not saying that is a negative thing, or unjustified, just saying. If you think I am wrong, tell me. But don't be rude.
Yeah but the gimmick isn't even a new thing. Many bands have done this before and they never gained the same press as BB, Ifernach and Pan Amerikan Native Front come to mind. Blayne heard a flute on a black metal album and acts as if it's a groundbreaking discovery. This album is mediocre at best, really don't get the hype but then again Blayne would give 4 stars to Sleep Token as well.
I agree. BUT ALSO... there have been Native and Native-themed black and death metal bands for a while now, from Ifernach, Pan-Amerikan Native Front, Ixachitlan and End's Embrace all the way back to the 2000's with bands like Gyibaaw and the almost-melodic death metal band Mi'Gauss (that last one actually consisting of members that were raised on Reservation lands).
@@wheelsofmercury Some of these bands you mention have problematic politics, is that right. Also, production levels are lower (which I like, but might be an impediment to crossover success).
@@wheelsofmercuryyes! This! I think Blackbraid is severely overhyped and mediocre tho like all those bands you mentioned deserve way more attention and love but we're having Blayne shill generic BM but with flutes, it's annoying as fuck
@@ThatOneGuy7550 Blayne's gonna Blayne. 🤷♂Taste's a funny thing, ain't it?
Listened once and immediately pressed replay. Such a good album!
Fucking awesome for the Warhammer40K call out .... LOL love it :D
Really obnoxious marketing campaign around this dude, just shameless astroturfing.
Frrrr glad u can see it. Blayne is a fucking hack as well, indigenous BM has been around way longer than Blackbraid
"Twilight hymns of ancient blood" is the most exciting song on the album. Out of place? Eh maybe. But that's the eff it song where just decide to rock out.
Moosegut when
Ok, it is true that Blackbraid is an outstanding emerging black metal act that is receiving lots of attention worlwide. However, it is also worth mentioning another North American black metal act that in my opinion is way more profilic than Blackbraid. It is Witches Forest, they have released 3 full-lenght only this year. The native American influences are more present than in Blackbraid, maybe the production is more raw and low-fi but Witches Forest deserves some spotlight for its effort.
As a thrash guy, hearing twilight hymm of ancient blood was exactly what I needed to 1) become a bigger fan of blackbraid and 2) continue the journey into black metal (a genre that has been really hard for me to get into)
Yes I am on the Blackbraid train. They are my current favorite band 🤘
I did not care for the Bathory cover at all. Otherwise killer album 🔥
Awesome album fantastic talent 💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘
great album wish them all the success please do Vomitory all heads are gonna roll
I loved the Thrash element he threw in there. It absolutely rules.
The album closes with an epic Bathory cover, respect.
I preferred the 1st album, personally.
Sounds kinda too rock&roll. Anyway, I like it
I love that part on The Wolf That Guides the Hunters Hand too
Just finished listening to my 'Moss and Bone' variant for the first time. Yeah... this is formidable music - no doubt.
Hey why is this or her tail so odd ? Talking about the cat lol lol lol 😂
So what did he do before making black metal? Because this is fully mature black metal songwriting. Was it heavy metal? Because the second half of Twilight Hymn of Ancient Blood sounds like nothing other than good old heavy metal.
Amazing album by the way. Some totally killer riffs and the drummer needs more credit, even if he’s clearly been worshipping at the throne of Darkside.
Per interviews he's always been a huge black metal fan and has played it for years but I think what blayne meant was more that this is his intro to the scene as a proper act. He was a carpenter before.
@@austinbaker8175 that's my understanding too
@1:02 Miauw! 🥰
What's the name of the band on his cap?
Wounded Funeral, Lunar Spells, Through the Spatial dimensions, Beltez, The mosaic Window, Varhsaw, Grethor, Silencer, imprerathrom DAMN GOOD BLACK METAL 🤘🤘
This record is one of the 2023 top ones.
just saw this band tonight so so good
This album makes me like Black Metal
Great sound quality and the atmospherics are amazing!
Well this sold an album for me
Blowing up too much for me
Just came back from checking out the preview tracks on that Gateway album. Somehow strongly reminds me of Esoctrilihum's Eternity of Shaog, despite being a very different subgenre? Excellent listen, regardless.
Brutal and beautiful. The perfect combo. Speaking of which... None review when?
I absolutely love this album, but I have to admit that when Twilight kicked in for the first time (I was showering) I had to triple-take thinking "Did Austrian Death Machine just kicked in accidentally"? 🤣
This album is incredible. Anyone know the logo on Blayne's hat?
Worm - "Foreverglade"
Hi Blayne, great review and I'm totally in sync with you. When i first heard Blackbraid - I last year I was totaly blown away and was by no fluke one of my top albums of 2022. When I heard that there was going to be a follow up so shortly after the first, expectations were high and Jon did not dissapoint at all. On the contrary, he delivered more than I was expecting and hoping for! I've only given this new album one spin, and I know this album is going to be in the top spots of my albums of the year once more. Once again thanks for the heads up on the first album last year, the ride has been totally worth every second. The artwork, once again does not dissapoint at all, in fact surrasses the first album as well...The weekend is here and I need Blackbraid in my veins...🖤🤘🖤
Need a blackbraid, and Zeal and Ardor tour.
I get metal cravings
Plz tell a little about a cat. 😍
Blackbraid II is probably gonna end up being my Album of the Year for this year, tbh, it's a fantastic record that I have no complaints at all about.
Also, based "Astartes" mention and GW dragging. lol.
Instant purchase. Been blasting Blackbraid I since release during pre-dawn drives to go climb or hike mountains and this new album will soon be doing the same -- I welcome the longer length!
Thanks, Blayne.
I really enjoyed BB1 and the follow-up sounds like more of the same, which is absolutely fine.
Your comments about bias were welcome too. Aside from the completely subjective nature of reviewing art, does it count as "bias" if you just really like the art? I think not.
A bias accusation can be leveled if there is a personal connection between reviewer and artist or a financial gain to the reviewer (from the art or the artist)... if you just like something alot, that's not bias. It's fair to say that if a band I already like releases an album I really *want* to love it (but it doesn't always pan out), which is a bias, but in the end I either like or I don't. You'd lose credibility pretty quickly if you stumped for BB2 even if it wasn't that good just because you're great mates with the artist or they're paying you.
Hells, yes! So hyped for this! Sounds amazing!
Love how precise it is.
By no means a perfect album but yes, three pretty insane songs (Moss/Wolves/Song of death).
Did bristle at the thrash elements that brought the album to a close
I like what I've heard. The first record is pretty good and the band was great live. But I'm not spending $45 on any record
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This is promossig a lot, because album 1 promissed and delivered A LOT! I will actually try to buy this in physical format.
When the biggest critique you can make of an album is that a track as killer as 'Twilight Hymn Of Ancient Blood' feels a little out of place, that's a sign of something special.
I'm on the bandwagon, this is such a cool band! Hope you review new Fossilization record when it hits later this year!
I fucking love Witch Hawk! What a cool dude.I haven't been so excited about a black metal release ever.
I remember enjoying the first record but it didn't really grab me. I've had this one on repeat all weekend. SLAYS.
More good stuff man, you are really hitting your stride. Truly a pleasure watching you grow ❤🙏