Black metal is not just music; black metal, to me, can only be described as the ultimate art form to summon forces not of this world. Even though many people do not realize the majesty of this divine art form, I have understood it as Holy even from an early age. With Thy Darkened Shade, I am trying to capture exactly what I think the ultimate black metal statement should be. This means great lyrics that worship the source, an honest understanding of the acausal realm, great music, great, non-plastic production, and last but not least, great artwork that captures His quintessence.
It doesn’t really matter if music is technically difficult or very easy to play. I am a huge admirer of both technical bands and more simplified ones. For example, Bathory, early Burzum, and Arckanum are among my top bands, and their music is not that difficult to play, but the spirit that they channel through their art is unmatched. Therefore, for me, what really matters is the Essence; sinister essence can be achieved by using both means.
I got paid 800 yesterday and it’s gone and I’m scratched and bruised presumably from stumbling around the streets when the bars stopped serving me. There is no uber or taxi transactions in my bank details so I don’t know how I got home
Stormin’ Norman while he is shedding his velvet. HE IS NOT IN PAIN… his antlers are completely dead at this time of year. It is not unusual to see this much blood while a buck is shedding his velvet.