Most anticipated album of 2012?

Astaroth Location: Denver, CO Posts: 248 KARMA: 22122

New releases (supposedly) include Neurosis, Baroness, Ufomammut, Black Sabbath, Ghost, Pallbearer, Uzala, Torche, Electric Wizard, High on Fire, Saint Vitus, Cult of Luna, Intronaut, Mouth of the Architect, Hooded Menace, Triptykon, and Om.

Some of these releases are confirmed while others are based on the fact that the bands are currently or soon to be recording and may be subject to change. A majority have been listed on Metal Storm's Upcoming Releases page.

It looks like a stellar year for doom, sludge, and associated genres of music.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:50 pm

High on Fire, Baroness, Triptykon and Om are the ones I'm really excited about... and I'm curious to see how the new Ghost album turns out.

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wyrenn wrote:

High on Fire, Baroness, Triptykon and Om are the ones I'm really excited about... and I'm curious to see how the new Ghost album turns out.

Good choices, especially Baroness and Triptykon. I'm looking forward to Om and High on Fire as well, but I'm not really expecting any surprises from these two bands.

If I had to pick one I would go with Triptykon, though. I thought Eparistera Daimones was a slight step down from Frost's Monotheist, but it was still an excellent album.

My runner ups would probably be Saint Vitus and Baroness. I really want to hear if Vitus still has it even though I'd prefer Reagers behind the mic.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:22 pm

I'm also really looking forward to Monnos by Conan...

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Astaroth Age: 21 Location: Belgium Posts: 319 KARMA: 15958

I'm most excited for these so far:

- new Saint Vitus
- new Triptykon
- new Om
- new Sabbath

and also (though it's already out by now, I still need to purchase it, so yeah...):

- new King Giant!

Looking forward to getting that meaty slab of vinyl in my mailbox Smile

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High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

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perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:39 am

Swallow the Sun
Paradise Lost (wasn't too impressed by the first single however)
Triptykon

I'm not sure who else out of my favorites will be releasing new material.

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Oooooh, almost forgot: new Pale Divine coming March 31st! Another release of epic proportions Smile

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 16, 2012 8:52 am

NTNR wrote:

Swallow the Sun
Paradise Lost (wasn't too impressed by the first single however)
Triptykon

I'm not sure who else out of my favorites will be releasing new material.

OMG their new single is awesome Razz

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Jort wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Pepper Keenan said it was going to be more doomy too. Real excited about this one.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:14 am

perdurabo wrote:

Jort wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Pepper Keenan said it was going to be more doomy too. Real excited about this one.

But it is going to be album, but three EPs. I have no idea why they have chosen this way of releasing their music, but it is sure exciting to see what they have come up with.

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SlipOfTheTongue wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

Jort wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Pepper Keenan said it was going to be more doomy too. Real excited about this one.

But it is going to be album, but three EPs. I have no idea why they have chosen this way of releasing their music, but it is sure exciting to see what they have come up with.

What i've gathered is that each EP is a different aspect of their music. On EP is going to be their softer, acoustic bluesy stuff, another is going to be more doom metal, and the other is going to be more traditional rock/metal type stuff. Although i almost think i heard that they were releasing 4 EPs...not sure.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:21 pm

perdurabo wrote:

SlipOfTheTongue wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

Jort wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Pepper Keenan said it was going to be more doomy too. Real excited about this one.

But it is going to be album, but three EPs. I have no idea why they have chosen this way of releasing their music, but it is sure exciting to see what they have come up with.

What i've gathered is that each EP is a different aspect of their music. On EP is going to be their softer, acoustic bluesy stuff, another is going to be more doom metal, and the other is going to be more traditional rock/metal type stuff. Although i almost think i heard that they were releasing 4 EPs...not sure.

It could be 4 EPs. I am not sure about that. Okay it kinda makes sense to do it this way, even though it means that you would have to buy four EPs instead of one cd, and this will probably be more expensive.

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SlipOfTheTongue wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

SlipOfTheTongue wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

Jort wrote:

perdurabo wrote:

High on Fire, Electric Wizard, Black Sabbath, Om and DOWN. There's probably more but that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

Awesome, I had no idea Down was releasing new stuff this year Smile

Pepper Keenan said it was going to be more doomy too. Real excited about this one.

But it is going to be album, but three EPs. I have no idea why they have chosen this way of releasing their music, but it is sure exciting to see what they have come up with.

What i've gathered is that each EP is a different aspect of their music. On EP is going to be their softer, acoustic bluesy stuff, another is going to be more doom metal, and the other is going to be more traditional rock/metal type stuff. Although i almost think i heard that they were releasing 4 EPs...not sure.

It could be 4 EPs. I am not sure about that. Okay it kinda makes sense to do it this way, even though it means that you would have to buy four EPs instead of one cd, and this will probably be more expensive.

In an interview Phil also said that the whole thing is kind of a series of concept records. Pepper Keenan, as he has previously, is doing all the artwork for each of the albums. One shitty thing about it all is that Rex Brown is no longer on bass.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:08 pm

Interesting. I don't know how I feel about this. I love Down, but do I love them enough to buy 3-4 EPs?

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wyrenn wrote:

Interesting. I don't know how I feel about this. I love Down, but do I love them enough to buy 3-4 EPs?

I imagine they'll do some sort of package deal after they release all of them. If they don't it will just take longer to get them all but i'll end up doing it cause i am a sucker like that.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Sat Feb 18, 2012 3:38 pm

perdurabo wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Interesting. I don't know how I feel about this. I love Down, but do I love them enough to buy 3-4 EPs?

I imagine they'll do some sort of package deal after they release all of them. If they don't it will just take longer to get them all but i'll end up doing it cause i am a sucker like that.

Me too. Damn OCD!

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Groan, obviously!

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:24 am

What else is supposed to come out this year? I need new music!!!!! What a Face

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According to The Obelisk the new High on Fire "De Vermis Mysteriis" is due out April 3rd. After reading about it I'm psyched. Didn't think it would be out until Summer or Fall.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:12 pm

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

According to The Obelisk the new High on Fire "De Vermis Mysteriis" is due out April 3rd. After reading about it I'm psyched. Didn't think it would be out until Summer or Fall.

Sweet! Belated birthday present for myself... and way sooner than I expected!

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Kuwa Slayne wrote:

According to The Obelisk the new High on Fire "De Vermis Mysteriis" is due out April 3rd. After reading about it I'm psyched. Didn't think it would be out until Summer or Fall.

This is turning out to be a good year for music. I am going to be broke forever.

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perdurabo wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

According to The Obelisk the new High on Fire "De Vermis Mysteriis" is due out April 3rd. After reading about it I'm psyched. Didn't think it would be out until Summer or Fall.

This is turning out to be a good year for music. I am going to be broke forever.

Yeah, I can't remember the last time I was looking forward to so many releases from killer bands. I guess it also increases the possibility of being disappointed. Most of the bands that I'm looking forward to hearing new material from have pretty solid track records, though.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:21 am

Saint Vitus
Evoken
OM
The Fertility Cult
Ahab
Kyuss Lives!
Electric Wizard
Eyehategod
Candlemass
Cathedral
Colour Haze
Black Sabbath
Neurosis
Ufomammut
Triptycon

Plus I would be interested to listen to

Paradise Lost
Katatonia
Moonspell

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Does anyone (drdoom?) know if there is a vinyl edition of Pale Divine's Painted Windows Black coming out?
A quick search didn't turn up any results, so I'm wondering if I should hold out for a while or just get the cd..

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:25 pm

Jort wrote:

Does anyone (drdoom?) know if there is a vinyl edition of Pale Divine's Painted Windows Black coming out?
A quick search didn't turn up any results, so I'm wondering if I should hold out for a while or just get the cd..

There are no plans for it so far...

There is a VERY recent interview of Pale Divine in my blog, I suspect Ed will host it on Doommantia at some point.

I would go for the CD if I were you.

I would say this is the less typical Pale Divine album to date.

Most tracks sound like doom ballads and vocals are much more melodic. Not many stoner elements any more. Still heavy as hell. Also the lyrics are deeper! "The Prophet" is a fine example of how the album goes. Listen to it here.

Still "Thunder Perfect Mind" is my favorite, hm... then "Cemetery Earth". Probably "Painted Windows Black" next... who knows time will tell!

Make sure to like the band in their facebook page! They promised to release rare demo material if their likes reach a good level!

P.S. sorry for giving too much info...

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drdoommetal wrote:

Jort wrote:

Does anyone (drdoom?) know if there is a vinyl edition of Pale Divine's Painted Windows Black coming out?
A quick search didn't turn up any results, so I'm wondering if I should hold out for a while or just get the cd..

There are no plans for it so far...

There is a VERY recent interview of Pale Divine in my blog, I suspect Ed will host it on Doommantia at some point.

I would go for the CD if I were you.

I would say this is the less typical Pale Divine album to date.

Most tracks sound like doom ballads and vocals are much more melodic. Not many stoner elements any more. Still heavy as hell. Also the lyrics are deeper! "The Prophet" is a fine example of how the album goes. Listen to it here.

Still "Thunder Perfect Mind" is my favorite, hm... then "Cemetery Earth". Probably "Painted Windows Black" next... who knows time will tell!

Make sure to like the band in their facebook page! They promised to release rare demo material if their likes reach a good level!

P.S. sorry for giving too much info...

Hey, thanks a lot for the answer. I saw the review on your blog, but I had only skimmed it before posting here. Read the entire thing by now, I really hope they get the chance to release all their material on vinyl someday, I'd certainly buy them all. Love the new song too, I definitely see what you mean about the lyrics. I'll order the CD as soon as possible then..

Oh, and there's no such thing as too much information, I really appreciate the effort Smile

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:46 am

can't wait for this new band of the former Disembowelment members

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New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:32 am

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

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Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:08 pm

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

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Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:28 pm

Ed wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

That track doesn't sound much like their early style...to me the band seems to move away from their slow, heavy, monolythic style and into a more dup-dup thrash style...

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:33 pm

drdoommetal wrote:

Ed wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

That track doesn't sound much like their early style...to me the band seems to move away from their slow, heavy, monolythic style and into a more dup-dup thrash style...

No that track doesn't but people are saying the album on the whole is a return to the early stuff but we have all heard comments like that before so we won't know for sure till we hear it.

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Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:36 pm

Doom Vixen wrote:

drdoommetal wrote:

Ed wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

That track doesn't sound much like their early style...to me the band seems to move away from their slow, heavy, monolythic style and into a more dup-dup thrash style...

No that track doesn't but people are saying the album on the whole is a return to the early stuff but we have all heard comments like that before so we won't know for sure till we hear it.

Sally is right, that track doesn't like their early stuff but who knows what the rest of the album will sound like. I hope it is a return to the early style but I doubt it will happen.

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Jack Sabbath wrote:

Doom Vixen wrote:

drdoommetal wrote:

Ed wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

That track doesn't sound much like their early style...to me the band seems to move away from their slow, heavy, monolythic style and into a more dup-dup thrash style...

No that track doesn't but people are saying the album on the whole is a return to the early stuff but we have all heard comments like that before so we won't know for sure till we hear it.

Sally is right, that track doesn't like their early stuff but who knows what the rest of the album will sound like. I hope it is a return to the early style but I doubt it will happen.

It's really hard to pass judgement based on a single song. Each HoF album is its own distinct beast due to the production but they are all unmistakably High on Fire albums. It doesn't really seem like they have any interest in reproducing a certain recorded sound. After initially listening to Fertile Green I was blown away, but after several listens the production job sounds a bit over the top. I'm still definitely looking forward to more and I can't wait to read Ed's impressions of the album.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:46 pm

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

Jack Sabbath wrote:

Doom Vixen wrote:

drdoommetal wrote:

Ed wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

Kuwa Slayne wrote:

New High on Fire tune "Fertile Green" is streaming at Pitchfork.

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13243-fertile-green/

Sounds angrier than "Snakes" for sure and the production is grittier. I've read the comparisons before, but it's giving off a Black Cobra vibe. I'm really digging it based on one play through. Getting more psyched for this release.

Tell me about it! I've listened to it about 6 times already and it has just made the wait untill April harder.....

I put in my order for a promo of the album, I expect to get it within a week so I will let you know what I think. From what I have heard, it is going to be a return to the early style. More dirty, gritty and raw!

That track doesn't sound much like their early style...to me the band seems to move away from their slow, heavy, monolythic style and into a more dup-dup thrash style...

No that track doesn't but people are saying the album on the whole is a return to the early stuff but we have all heard comments like that before so we won't know for sure till we hear it.

Sally is right, that track doesn't like their early stuff but who knows what the rest of the album will sound like. I hope it is a return to the early style but I doubt it will happen.

It's really hard to pass judgement based on a single song. Each HoF album is its own distinct beast due to the production but they are all unmistakably High on Fire albums. It doesn't really seem like they have any interest in reproducing a certain recorded sound. After initially listening to Fertile Green I was blown away, but after several listens the production job sounds a bit over the top. I'm still definitely looking forward to more and I can't wait to read Ed's impressions of the album.

Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:18 pm

I've liked every High on Fire album better than the last one, so I'm not worried in the least!

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Subject: Re: Most anticipated album of 2012? Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:16 pm

wyrenn wrote:

I've liked every High on Fire album better than the last one, so I'm not worried in the least!

Neither am I, I can't see them doing no wrong really.

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Jack Sabbath wrote:

wyrenn wrote:

I've liked every High on Fire album better than the last one, so I'm not worried in the least!

Neither am I, I can't see them doing no wrong really.

I am in the same boat...i have a hard time doubting anything Matt Pike does...just look at his track record...Asbestosdeath, Sleep, HOF, Kalas all are pretty bad ass in my opinion and he seems to be like fine wine he just gets better with age.