Manofmuchmetal

On a bit of an Enslaved binge all of a sudden. What's everyone's favourite Enslaved album? #metalsky

It's pretty good, too - not "Communication Lost", but good nonetheless.

Anything in particular?

Of course - the CD is nestled in my collection!

Grid of 31 album covers

Last week's listening - 31 albums across a fair few subgenres that kept me going during a busy week. #metalsky

Oi, ENIC, get out of my club. You've destroyed my club. You're not welcome anymore. Sell up, get out & take 90% of the players with you. Pathetic. @tottenhamhotspur.com #ENICout #LewisOut

Sounds like I need to hear this!

Lykke, by Sunken 4 track album

Up early to work whilst the kids sleep in - accompanied by Sunken - Lykke - a new name for me, part of my #2026musicaldiscovery - I like this - great atmospheric black metal #metalsky #blackmetalsky
sunkendenmark.bandcamp.com/album/lykke-...

Onrust, by Drawn Into Descent 4 track album

So far, this is my absolute highlight of the week's new releases - fantastic atmospheric black metal with bite. Drawn Into Descent - "Onrust" #blackmetalsky #metalsky drawnintodescent.bandcamp.com/album/onrust

I'm with you - I like a bit of melody, or groove, or...something...it's just too "out there" for me to simply enjoy.

Visitations From Enceladus, by Cryptic Shift 4 track album

Checking out Cryptic Shift - "Visitations from Enceladus' as today's #2026musicaldiscovery - not feeling it to be honest, just too bonkers & lacking memorability for me. #metalsky

cryptic-shift.bandcamp.com/album/visita...

Access All Worlds, by IOTUNN 7 track album

It's entirely conceivable that @iotunnofficial.bsky.social are one of my very favourite bands in operation right now - flawless, melodic, extreme music that hits me in the gut every time. #nowplaying 'Access All worlds' because...well...why not?! #metalsky
iotunn.bandcamp.com/album/access...

I agree - Jorn's solo stuff is nowhere near as good. I also love the debut Masterplan album - when Jorn is on fire, he smokes!

Ark - Burn The Sun - album cover

Anyone else a fan of this little belter of a record? I love it every time I spin it. Ark - Burn The Sun #metalsky #progmetalsky

Well, I have tried! If my call to the bands didn't work, I'm not sure what will! 😂

Sold after the first chord change - thanks for the recommendation!

Eastern Black Redstart standing on a wall

The highlight of my weekend - the Eastern Black Restart, which should not be in the UK. And yet he sang for me (probably saying 'it's cold, help!') - & on this occasion, my camera phone didn't let me down! #birdwatching #birding

It is the exact order, yes - often dictated to by the way the day job is going! 😂

A chart of the 36 albums I listened to across last week.

Last week's music listening - just the 36 albums! Again, a mix, but lots of great stuff for my tastes. #metalsky

Big day planned tomorrow - 4hr round trip to see if I can add a few more birds to my "lifer" list - Norfolk, here I come...with perfect tunes...metal!! #birding #birdwatching #metalhead #walkingcontradiction

We need more bands to be on this platform...with that in mind: "Calling all bands! Come to Bluesky!" - yup, that'll do it! You're welcome! 😂 #metalsky

Amidst the Ruins, by Saor 5 track album

Starting my day with this gem - Saor - "Amidst the Ruins" #metalsky ##nowplaying saor.bandcamp.com/album/amidst...

Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime - album cover

Can't beat a classic - Queensryche - "Operation: Mindcrime" - shame I missed out on this band right at the beginning, but better late than never. #metalsky ##progmetalsky

I've tried Pratchett, but never got into it. Maybe it's worth another try...

Can't find a new author/series to read - read just about everything by Eddings, Feist, GG Kay, Gemmell, Goodkind & Wurts...any suggestions? Please? Doesn't have to have a map, but kudos if it does. Plus nothing with a connection to the 'real' world #fantasy #books #reading #fiction

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Hmmm...listening to 'Amen' off the back of your post...not sure what I think of this. All for 'weird', but...err...I'll persevere...

Yes, Youthanasia was my gateway & I still love the songs. I do like the earlier stuff, too as well as a few of the more recent efforts. Maybe I'll rank them one day, too!

Probably my #3 - after 'Rust In Peace' & 'Youthanasia' (yup, I'm THAT guy!)

Legends Of The Shires, by Threshold 14 track album

One of the most consistent yet underrated bands within progressive metal circles? I love Threshold & have since I first heard 'Critical Mass' - 'Legends Of The Shires' is one of my favourites #nowplaying #progmetalsky #metalsky

thresholdprog.bandcamp.com/album/legend...