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I've not heard any songs by Bal Sagoth, but I know of them, at least.
Bal Sagoth - Behold, the Armies of War 5:56
What I've heard about Bal Sagoth, and the title of the song, has stirred up my Manowar/Bathory-epic hopes.
Starts off with a pretty cool pounding guitar/drums, with a kind of ominous tone in the background. The guitar after that is almost constantly messing around, not staying constant, which I like. So far (1:00) it sounds very bombastic - the pompous vocals just emphasise that. I like it.
Around 1:20, there's a pretty cool run of double bass, and more messing around with the guitar. The vocals are now switching between raspy black/death and the clean, pompous style of before. The lyrics (what I can hear) are similar - "You will bear this punishment" and so on, very dramatic.
I like the harsher guitar from around 3:20, though I think I've identified synths in between guitar parts. The vocals are never very prominent, I'm noticing. I like this slower guitar solo now though (4:50 or so). "Every molecule in my body is ablaze with cosmic fire" - I like that as well.
It stops pretty suddenly, with a spiralling synth (I think) note to lead out on.
Well, apart from that guitar solo towards the end, there isn't much I could pick out as impressing me, but overall it was actually an enjoyable listen. 7.5/10
Songs:
Arghoslent - The Purging Fires of War or Hereditary Taint (melodic death metal)
Axis of Perdition - Ruined Nation Awakens (black metal with industrial influence)
Young Heart Attack - Tommy Shots or Sick of Doing Time (AC/DC-style rock)
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