DARKTHRONE It Beckons Us All Album Review

DARKTHRONE It Beckons Us All Album Review | BangerTV

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Ай бұрын

Pioneers of a sound that changed the world. Lifelong disciples of suspense and mystery. An enigmatic duo like no other, hell-bent on haunting souls through the eternities. There are many things Darkthrone have been called since forming in 1986. It’s been quite the journey, having won cryptic pair Nocturno and Fenriz legions of loyal fans around the world. This tradition will only continue with latest masterpiece It Beckons Us All.
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@anthonymarano7829 Ай бұрын

After watching this review, I have listened to this album 3 times. This was the first time I have ever listened to this band, and I absolutely love this album. It rocks! I will be checking out their entire discography now.

@jonathanwatts9750 Ай бұрын

Blayne. Thanks for the review. I love darkthrone and I know you do too. Honesty I guess is the best policy. It authenticates the analysis here. For me I think it’s a great album. Give it a few more listens. You never know it might grow. Horns ablaze. 🤘🏻

@dancarrington7100 Ай бұрын

I remember getting a Black Sabbath vibe from it throughout. I kinda liked how they changed it up over the years and it was interesting to hear singing on it. I didn't think it was that bad to be honest.

@PapaMetal47 Ай бұрын

Hey Blayne, thanks for explaining the Skiull rating system. Your explanation was really helpful.

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

ONE SKULL: participation trophy for showing up TWO SULLS: for actually bringing a product to market HALF A SKULL MORE: for not sucking quite as bad as some other shit you've heard.

@gwts1171 Ай бұрын

I like it enough and I'll listen to it a bunch, I'm sure, but it sounds like outtakes from the last album to me. Oh, you just said that. I pretty much agree with this entire review. Thanks, Blayne!

@sethsoderman5152 Ай бұрын

I'm ready for new metal monthly

@49TheWall Ай бұрын

Funny how you agree with a lot of the analysis and come to a very different conclusion. To me this is their best in years. The singles were awesome, the closer is great and there are cool riffs on a few other songs too. The production is perfect for the style of music. Still, I wish they would put in more effort, be more creative and daring. Finally, some more quality control would be nice, as a few songs are just meh... A 7/10 in my Darkthrone loving book

@letumvultur Ай бұрын

Is the expectation for Darkthrone to make a really good album to high of a standard at this point in there career they are gonna do what they want there best is in the past we need to expect that and not complain about it just enjoy what you like and let them do what they will.

@brackentadych9136 Ай бұрын

Blayne I’m curious, what are a couple of your personal favorite Darkthrone albums? Love the honesty! 🤘🏼

@heavymetaljess_ Ай бұрын

That bit in The Lone Pines... is really just so damn good. Cosign that for next album inspo

@memnoch6646 Ай бұрын

Love the review and love this album!

@xetuseer Ай бұрын

this $17 sandwich really needed a bass player

@8523wsxc Ай бұрын

Nothing sadder than a bassist trying to justify their horrible career choice.

@zenoslime Ай бұрын

they seem to be in a comfortable spot and i can understand being merely whelmed with it or whatever, but i love it. i would agree it needed more like "lone pines" or something (darkthrone albums tend to feel a bit short these days)...

@PaulYpres Ай бұрын

the riff on The Bird People Of Nordland is one of my favorite licks they've come up with. I honestly liked this album a lot.

@giulienk Ай бұрын

That last part of the album you played sounded really sick. Hopefully is going to be the prelude to next era Darkthrone

@xMIRAKx Ай бұрын

Doomthrone is best throne. This album rips.

@patrickchiasson7081 Ай бұрын

there it is !!! good content in my recommendations

@ScaryMoblins Ай бұрын

I love all Darkthrone from Blaze to Underground … everything since has been dull to me personally. Need some quicker tempos.

@SpookyApparition Ай бұрын

I thought Underground was going to start a new awesome era of Darkthrone but they haven't even come CLOSE to that one since.

@zenoslime Ай бұрын

you might wanna give old star another chance. easily the best since underground imo

@ScaryMoblins Ай бұрын

@@zenoslime I gave it a few listens. Nothing wrong with it, but not something that gets me excited.

@SpookyApparition Ай бұрын

@@zenoslime I do think Old Star is easily the second best since Underground... it has a couple songs I still listen to frequently. But I'd definitely put Underground above it.

@kevinmccaighy8380 Ай бұрын

Massive respect for the shoot-out of the new Mdou Moctar record, it's amazing!!

@bob12474 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy the album. The album cover looks amazing, it really set the mood. It reminds me of the old Sabbath doom rock. The slow tempo sets an atmospheric vibe to the record. Get the vinyl, it sounds great.

@aghastinagharta Ай бұрын

Punkthrone was pretty decent overall, but Doomthrone released only one "ok" album, and that's Old Star.

@derekj5580 Ай бұрын

Old Star is the only DT album I enjoy.

@naturalianoss Ай бұрын

This is that kind of album that grows over time

@spencergrady5501 Ай бұрын

That Coffin Storm is a winner, if you need some aces Fenriz.

@pedrorenoldi5206 Ай бұрын

My favorite album of 2024

@alcath08 Ай бұрын

In this current phase of Dark Throne, I keep hoping I'll hear something that lives up to Old Star.

@daveberryman5946 Ай бұрын

Brilliant review. 5*

@DarkFire515 Ай бұрын

Personally I'm 100% here for doomthrone. I've enjoyed the past few albums, enjoying this one so far.

@747jono Ай бұрын

Love this album 🤘💯💯💯

@shawnwedel9038 Ай бұрын

I'm with you. "Uneven" is putting it nicely.

@Count_Deangeli Ай бұрын

20 years in their career expectations has to be lowered and may be that's why I'm quite happy with this album, the doomy sound they struck with the last few albums is awesome

@TheJonathanDale Ай бұрын

33 years since Soulside Journey.

@zan8152 Ай бұрын

Yeah, sounds about right. I love Darkthrone, all Darkthrone, but their recent stuff has been... flat 6's. Fine. Honestly that's cool, Fenriz and NC can do whatever they want at this point. But I know they can do so much more.

@ancestrosdelsol9494 Ай бұрын

Agreed. This album was extremely generic.

@heavymetalmusicofdestructi3430 Ай бұрын

i really enjoyed it for what is black metal saint vitus killer stuff indeed

@BradCynical Ай бұрын

I really enjoy this record but can understand your opinion.

@waterdrinker90 Ай бұрын

I've been listening to this record throughout the past week, and I'm pretty much in the exact same position as Blayne here. I also enjoyed their last two records immensely and also got super hyped by Black Dawn Affiliation. And, you guessed it, I also felt underwhelmed by this one. The opening track is indeed a very weak song, and the rest of the record just fails to build momentum and live up to the hype. Weirdly, I actually can see how some people are way into this record, as it is a very stripped down and, at the same time, very weird and non-compromising record, which is what Darkthrone has always stood for, musically. But I didn't feel it at all.

@revmaynard7777 Ай бұрын

I appreciate Blayne's honesty. He doesn't just "blow" everything he reviews like most of the other reviewers.

@keith6872 Ай бұрын

The more a listen to this album, the more I like it. So I do like this record and it is different.

@arce1979 Ай бұрын

At first I hated your reviews, but now I just can´t stop watching´em

@sebastianvonp1467 Ай бұрын

another quick but tasty Black Metal recommandation: Lifvsleda - Evangelii Härold!

@MrLando0 Ай бұрын

I like this one better than the last, I just wish they sped things up with the drums.

@FranciscoNacimientho Ай бұрын

I can't count the times that I've already listen to this album, I love it. Long life to doomthrone

@GreatOne0815 Ай бұрын

This album is a banger! Literally! It needs some spins, but it getting better with every turn.

@nickcoleman3575 Ай бұрын

I think this album was awesome. Already listened to it several times. I thought the last 2 minutes of the album were my favorite part! I wish they made a whole album sound like that.

@HellSanosMetalAttack Ай бұрын

Nice Füsilier shirt

@cryptickingdom Ай бұрын

Point of it being different kinda album an accurate observation. Loving the more doomy edge and feel though!! Beheld through the glacial prism of doom, this album rips

@noogie3784 Ай бұрын

Check out Arcanist, might be the most ambitious album of the year, it literally has every genre of metal (my favorite part is the black metal, it's short, but it's worth it). Epic 9/10.

@kresnox Ай бұрын

I'm super interested in this, do you have a link to this? Tried doing a search and couldn't find anything exept a dungeonsynth band that released an album this year. Would love to listen to what you mentioned!

@robertomarin Ай бұрын

This album is definitely at least at the top 5 best albums Darkthrone ever made. If I had to say it today I would say it is they're best. But I know overtime I'll balance with other amazing albums they have.

@EbolaAioli Ай бұрын

I appreciate your position on this album and you've justified your feelings about it thoughtfully and fairly, but I think that this album is great. I actually prefer the latter two-thirds of their career to the front third of their output. And apart from Eternal Hails......, I feel that these recent doom-oriented albums are fantastic.

@LeopardRhinoceros Ай бұрын

It’s a chill record. Not a whooooaaaa bro super chill! Record, just chill. Is it the best of the doom-throne albums ? Nah that’s old Star. The worst? That would be arctic thunder. I think they’re now writing albums, the way younger bands write songs; as parts of a greater whole. We’ll see, but I dig.

@jonathanmills7096 Ай бұрын

Hopefully this one will grow on me……. But was definitely bored the first few spins. Am going back and appreciating Eternal Hails…… can’t say the same for Astral Fortress.

@jakewilcken6602 Ай бұрын

That opening track kicks ass bro...

@pong86r Ай бұрын

HAHAH! the spoken word reverb is killing me 😂

@dallashansen793 Ай бұрын

It's the first album where they collaborated on all songs & thus the publishing goes to Darkthrone. I love this album! Blayne is in the minority with his opinion. All respect to him as a fellow Canadian & metalhead, but I dislike all of his alternate picks for years going by when he doesn't like an album more popular. It seems like a shtick with him. Goes with the job, I suppose. Still, I liked that Banger did a review at all. That being said, you guys (Sam!) should really get some people from outside Toronto, & from the rest of Canada, to work on your show.

@SpookyApparition Ай бұрын

As far as Blayne being in the minority... on Rate Your Music, its their lowest rated album score since Dark Thrones and Black Flags and the 5th lowest in their whole discography

@chrislohle666 Ай бұрын

all the song names are super compelling tho haha i felt the same on my first listen

@BanjoSick Ай бұрын

Darkthrone is developing the Maiden problem

@theoldseed Ай бұрын

I think it’s possible to put out too much musc. There will be stinky parts in any 7 gazillion record discography. Like the mountain goats.

@scottlepir4572 Ай бұрын

I feel like I'm enjoying it more with each spin. Agreed, the first track is a tough listen which puts them in a hole to dig out of. However, The Heavy Hand could be one of my favorite songs they've ever done. So, theres that. Fenriz entering his King Diamond era was an unexpected turn, though. In the end I'll find enough on here to enjoy. 6.5/10

@Hoopspur Ай бұрын

I miss old/good 90s Darkthrone 😞

@apocalypticafer Ай бұрын

Surely you listened to the album with high expectations, I did it without expectations and the truth is I enjoyed it quite a lot, 2.5 stars seemed very low, it gave me vibes like hällas or horisont and they are recognized for the fact that in this album they left the traditional black metal and they ventured to do something different

@anthonymarano7829 Ай бұрын

Its their Black Sabbath album.

@sianthorw5537 Ай бұрын

I love Darkthrone, but their awesomness was at their beginning. They stil produce decent stuff, but they will never throw out a mind bending album again. Having said that, I do love Eternal Hails.

@InterdimensionalSpaceLizard Ай бұрын

I fucking love this album. I think it's a big improvement from Astral Fortress, which might be my least favourite Darkthrone album! Great riffs, really cool atmosphere in parts, there's not really anything I can complain about. As much as I'd like to hear how they'd sound trying full-on black metal again, I'm happy for them to continue in this vein if the quality stays this high!

@andymudhoney Ай бұрын

I was not impressed when I got this but after 10 spins it’s already great. Not a blaze or under a but still excellent

@vishalnagaraj5343 Ай бұрын

Review Inter Arma!

@flynnhale1243 Ай бұрын

I agree

@flynnhale1243 Ай бұрын

They should review inter arma new heaven

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

Best overall metal from April. Essential.

@princessolmeca2933 Ай бұрын

Darkthrone is Darkthrone Metal.

@cowmark67 Ай бұрын

I think the music is pretty strong on this album but I didn't really like the vocals. I had no problems with the vocals on Eternal Hails...... and Astral Fortress but here I just really didn't like them. It's not a bad performance, I just don't like them stylistically.

@Pikktryne Ай бұрын

I am also very conflicted about this, some highs, some lows but most of it is kinda mid compared to the rest of their catalogue. But somehow it is also wierdly memorable, the riffs really stick. i kinda like it.

@tgaspard Ай бұрын

i gave it a listen, i didnt like it enough to wanna purchase it. i dunno if i would listen to it again. i think i like the early stuff and thats it, so yeah take my opinion with a grain of salt.

@SpookyApparition Ай бұрын

100% agree with you dude. Every track has something I like, but basically every track has more stuff that's boring. Also the vocals are so low effort and they're mixed terribly. And I know lyrics don't really matter, but my GOD, just go back to singing in Norwegian guys. This is pure word salad nonsense.... sometimes the songs seem like riff salad, which makes some of these songs feel empty and pointless. It's weird.

@ancestrosdelsol9494 Ай бұрын

And on top of that, most of the riffs are the most generic power chord riffs that we've all heard a million times.

@BanjoSick Ай бұрын

wants more speed metal Darkthrone

@kene666 Ай бұрын

Yep you're wrong, love this album evrytime i listen the more I like it. Can't believe you scored it the same a the Deicide Album . Two and a half skulls shaking there heads with very disappointed faces

@Sampan24 Ай бұрын

I love this album! But taste is like the ass, cloven. As we say here in Sweden.

@joelsloane2033 Ай бұрын

I might say that Darkthrone have inprove their skills on putting out great album covers, sadly it's not enough to make up for their music. Anyway you know, it's Darkthrone.

@grone07 Ай бұрын

I disagree with this review; this isn't a genre bending album but it's pretty solid and one you can listen to multiple times without skipping tracks... Having said that I agree that they should've started the album with a different track.

@theyankeedownunder9206 Ай бұрын

How can you talk about this album with no mention of The Heavy Hand which is the obvious standout on this album?

@StumpyMantis360 Ай бұрын

After astral fortress, this album was always gonna be overshadowed

@winnebagojones4069 Ай бұрын

I remember listening to bird dudes of the north and just feeling like DT was barely phoning it in. If the single made me feel that way I had to assume the album was going to be half-assed.

@tttarms1970 Ай бұрын

Reminds me of the black metal vegan chef....😅😂

@thejasons16 Ай бұрын

The new Darkthrone sounds like outtakes from the worst Mortification album.

@niledunn4641 Ай бұрын

It's a brilliant album not stale or boring at all, tempo is good it's heavy and slow and it's not leftover songs whoever thinks that is a moron and enjoy the music

@metalhead41294 Ай бұрын

Yeah I couldn’t finish the album.

@ronadleta1541 Ай бұрын

The first death metal album was ok but just meh since then for me but I keep trying to get into their music it just doesn't nothing for me

@gustavoaraujo4720 Ай бұрын

Darkthrone is one of those bands that never gonna cash in on a record, is just a really boring misfire IMO, happens to the best of us

@Rovottin77 Ай бұрын

At least, the review was better than Deicide's hehehehe

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

Same rating...

@andymudhoney Ай бұрын

Both albums are great.

@earthrot666 Ай бұрын

Fact is they're just too prolific for EVERY album to be a banger. They're gonna have some uninspired releases, and I like that description here. Uninspired. Props to you for always being a real one with the honesty. I mean this wasn't like the Kingdoms Disdained review.

@747jono Ай бұрын

Nortuno is incredible on this album.

@SpookyApparition Ай бұрын

I think his vocals are the absolute worst they've ever been. I wish Fenriz sang more.

@sadekx5251 Ай бұрын

Been a fan since the first (death metal) but the last few have all been cash grabs

@PuppetPal_Clem Ай бұрын

I liked it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

Seriously, so much good black metal is coming out. And we're stuck talkin about this. Deth metal,too. Stuck talkin bout DEICIDE. Do people with disposable income for Patreon subscriptions have no taste? Is this the best use of this forum? No one talks about the other amazing black metal that just came out: SELBST, DYSTOPIA, AQUILUS, NAXEN, NIHTERNNES, BEHOLDER, FOLTERKAMMER, DODSRIT, ADON, GLASSING, ARISTARCHOS, BLAZE OF PERDITION, LABYRINTHUS STELLARUM? Shit.

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

CISTVAEN? Anyone?

@robinlove6981 Ай бұрын

They're a big name so it's expected they get the attention. I do agree though, I don't think they released anything that interesting for a while aside from the odd song on each album

@personavisceration371 Ай бұрын

Mons Veneris isn't slang...(or should I have seven of these.......)

@jmegapixel7 Ай бұрын

…it is a difficult to categorise or even review album because it does contain epic riffs and vocal parts but some parts are just boring and kind of lame well it is a DT experimental album after all.

@jdg1120 Ай бұрын

Totally agree, this was just boring. The only modern Darkthrone album I dig is Eternal Hails. If this didn't say "Darkthrone" on the cover, I don't think that many people would care.

@eddiemaiden4751 Ай бұрын

Celtic Frost ??????????

@itsybitsyzombie Ай бұрын

Midthrone strikes again.

@WL-Hllblzr666 Ай бұрын

Haha, perfect

@brownsparlour9813 Ай бұрын

Yep they are not good now lol

@cirenotsluor9999 Ай бұрын

I love this album so who cares! \m/

@skyehermit2146 Ай бұрын

The album was good. It's just way more doom than normal.

@CraigMader Ай бұрын

Doom doesnt equal lame. Theres nothing wrong with doom.

@MrJohnnyotis18 Ай бұрын

Your voice sounds like Tony Hinchcliffe

@Kolabeard Ай бұрын

I don't know what album Blayne listened to? All hail Doom Throne 🙌

@grapefruitsimmons Ай бұрын

The vocals are ass but sick riffs

@CuzinHomechill Ай бұрын

Blayne is great but my god can we please give some album reviews to the rest of the Banger crew?

@ancestrosdelsol9494 Ай бұрын

I love Darkthrone, and I love "Old Star" and "Eternal Hails....". Those are great modern Darkthrone albums, but for some reason now with this one, it's just so generic and boring. All the riffs are just the same power-chord riffs we've all heard a million times. I miss when they wrote more interesting riffs, but this album is just plain generic.

@StarsDie88 Ай бұрын

Thinking any modern Darkthrone album is boring is actually almost always 100% understandable. So this is no exception. Doesn't mean that I'm not going to dig what they do on it personally. Especially since I just don't think this one is all that much different from the previous 2 albums; and I liked those. I can see the premise of this one not doing enough to differentiate itself though.

@russdavies9686 Ай бұрын

This has pretty much gotten negative reviews right across the board. I already bought it because, well, it's Darkthrone. Maybe it's a grower.

@jmalinjapan7786 Ай бұрын

Thralls of Metal enjoyed it. 🤷

@Oldy-dingo Ай бұрын

It really hasn't. I watched a lot of reviews before this one, and this was the first bad review I've watched. Even the Metacritic score is respectable

@robinlove6981 Ай бұрын

I have to be honest and say ibe been pretty unwhelmed with the direction theyve taken. Mid tempo. Not enough across the album yo keep me interested. Slow, lacking punch