Ne Obliviscaris

So ein Geseier hier. Es ist vlt nicht die beste Band de Welt aber die haben schon ordentlich was drauf und sind auch ordentlich kreativ. Hier und da ein wenig überladen aber ansonsten finde ich die schon recht klasse. Guter, moderner Prog Metal halt.
Erinnern mich auch immer einw enig an Persefone.
 
Als Vorgruppe von Cradle fand ich die überraschend gut (kannte vorher nix von denen), die 2 Platten die ich mitgenommen hab hör ich aber recht selten,
vermutlich weil ich die irgendwie recht anstrengend zum hören find :cool:.
 
Überladen triffts bei NeO gut, ist alles manchmal wirklich zuviel des guten. Das erste Album habe ich damals ziemlich abgefeiert, höre ich aber auch nicht mehr so oft. Das zweite kommt für mich an das Debut nicht ganz heran ist aber auch ok.

edit: Live habe ich sie bisher drei mal gesehen und davon war es dieses Jahr als Vorband von Enslaved am schlechtesten. Der Sound war wenn ich mich recht entsinne auch ziemlich besch....eiden
Vor zwei Jahren in Karslruhe (als Vorband von Der Weg einer Freiheit ? ) war es saugeil - war glaube ich der zweite Europa-Gig überhaupt - die Jungs wußten überhaupt nicht wie sie ankommen und waren vom Empfang völlig überwältigt.
Und dann haben sie 2015 auf Summerbreeze auch gut geliefert und das Zelt gut voll bekommen. Alles in allem 2 mal sehr gut und ein mal so mittel...
 
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"Urn" kommt am 27.10. raus.


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Growls geil, Geige geil, nur der Klargesang wie immer... :hmmja:
 
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so, ich hab die 2-LP gerade vorbestellt:jubel:
Obwohl ich mich echt frage warum man ein 45min auf 2-LP pressen muss? passt doch alles auf eine LPo_O
 
Ja, der letzte Post in diesem Thread ist so alt wie das letzte Album :)

Am 24. März gibts ein neues Album. :jubel:
...das übrigens wirklich extrem genial geworden ist!
Ich kannte die Band ja vorher noch gar nicht, aber dank einiger Nennungen hier im Forum wurde ich neugierig und hab reingehört (und mir dann alle vier Alben gekauft).
Für mich ist das neue Album tatsächlich eindeutig das beste der Band (und auch überhaupt das bisher beste des Jahres), danach kommt das Debüt. Die beiden Alben dazwischen finde ich etwas weniger kreativ, etwas mehr "normaler" Prog Death mit weniger musikalischen Schlenkern, aber immer noch wirklich (sehr) gut.
Wie man damals bei Powermetal.de beim Stil des Debüts in erster Linie auf Black Metal (bzw. Mischung aus Black Metal und Prog) kam, erschließt sich mir übrigens nicht - sicher, das Album hat ein paar Black-Metal-Elemente, aber insgesamt vielleicht 2 Minuten auf dem ganzen (über 71-minütigen) Album (vor allem die ersten 45 Sekunden des Openers, dann noch relativ kurze Parts im 5. und 7. Stück)!
Ansonsten höre ich da mehr alte OPETH und auch Melodic Death und technischen Death Metal in den Riffs, sowie viele Folk-Elemente. Als Oberbegriff würde ich Progressive Extreme Metal nehmen (wie es der Ersteller des Albumreviews am Anfang auch tut, dann aber später im Text schreibt, "...kommt sie dennoch immer wieder auf das wesensbestimmende Element des Black Metals zurück..." - wie gesagt, das passiert nur in drei kurzen Passagen auf dem ganzen Album und ist somit alles andere als dominant oder stilbestimmend für "Portal of I").
Auf jeden Fall bieten vor allem das Debüt und das aktuelle Album einen sehr interessanten und relativ einzigartigen, auf jeden Fall aber eigenständigen Stilmix, der auf mich absolut nicht überladen und sogar sehr stimmig wirkt. Bei "Exul" mag ich allerdings die tiefen Growls nicht so gerne wie auf den Vorgängern, aber das ist nur ein winziger Wermutstropfen (außerdem ist dafür der melodische Gesang besser als je zuvor)!
 
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Ist jetzt für alle Interessierten endlich mal bei Youtube zu hören.
Eigentlich toll, aber mir geht das recht monotone Drumming bei dem längeren Song auf den Senkel (das nehme ich bei den Alben, zumindest beim Debüt und dem aktuellen Album, nicht so krass wahr).
Brauche ich also nicht unbedingt, auch gut zu wissen...
 
Eigentlich toll, aber mir geht das recht monotone Drumming bei dem längeren Song auf den Senkel (das nehme ich bei den Alben, zumindest beim Debüt und dem aktuellen Album, nicht so krass wahr).
Brauche ich also nicht unbedingt, auch gut zu wissen...
Find ich gar net so krass. Die Mucke ist allgemein noch net ganz so technisch würde ich sagen.
 
XEN DEPARTS NE OBLIVISCARIS: JAMES DORTON
ANNOUNCED AS NEW VOCALIST

After an extended absence from the band's tours over the last two years, Xen has made the decision to officially depart NeO, with the band announcing James Dorton as our new vocalist. James has been touring as NeO's live vocalist since May, 2023.
The official statements from both Xen & the band are below. A video statement from Xen is also available on NeO's Patreon.

XEN STATEMENT:
"This may come as a surprise to some and yet expected for others, but after much deliberation I’ve decided to leave NeO, the band I started and have helped build for the last two decades. I’d always said that I’d be the last man standing in the band, and it was always my intention to return completely to the fold, but time and experience has changed me… and so here I am bowing out. The very simple reason is that considering where I am mentally and in life, extensive touring is no longer for me, and in turn meaning the band and I part ways.
NeO has been one of my biggest priorities in life since 2003, I don’t regret that. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved - but the dedication of time, preparation and commitment to heavy touring, as every musician knows, comes with a lot of sacrifice. Since 2019 (pre-pandemic), I've only played a handful of live shows and over the last few years I've gradually become more estranged from the touring process. So that coupled with some difficult years on a personal level, gave me time away from the hectic schedule to breathe and ultimately find clarity around what I value, what I want and how to proceed forward. My drive has always been first and foremost for the creative process of art, music, writing, and everything behind the scenes rather than being in the limelight every night, and so I plan to focus more on those things. Leaving NeO by no means implies that I’m giving up music, I have 3 other developing bands (Spiine, Omega Infinity, Antiqva) to focus on so I’ll still be around releasing albums. Creativity keeps me breathing, the stage lights do not.
Moving forward, NeO will continue, as they have been in my absence, with the assistance and dedication of the talented James Dorton on vocals. He’s held the fort for me for numerous tours over the last couple of years and has done an incredible job, so I hand the hilt over to him - please make him feel welcome.
I’d like to thank the fine lads in NeO, they’ve been gracious and understanding, and have given me the space to make one of the biggest decisions of my life. I don’t really have enough words to express my gratitude to them for the years of collaboration, experiences, memories, and achievements (and for putting up with my incessant nagging for more blast beats) - Thank you for everything - we’ve done more than we thought possible, and have done what most Australian metal bands strive for - I don’t see the train stopping anytime soon so I’m looking forward to watching the band continue to grow.
Thank you immensely to the NeO patrons, I’m forever humbled for the support you’ve shown the band over the years, without you we definitely wouldn’t have come as far as we have. And finally thank you to all the fans around the world, I appreciate you all putting up with my black and white life filter.
This change is the only way forward for me, thank you all for understanding."

NEO STATEMENT:
"First of all to Xen- thank you for everything you have done for NeO over the last 21+ years, going way back to the band’s inception in 2003. This band would literally not have existed without you and even though you are not continuing as an official member of the band, you will always be our brother. We love you buddy, and wish you all the best in this new chapter of your journey.
To all the fans- We never really imagined a version of NeO without Xen to be honest. But one thing we have learned over the years is that the ability to adapt and grow when things change is a must. With that in mind we are very excited to announce that James Dorton will officially be joining NeO as our new harsh vocalist. Having toured extensively with us over the last two years, many fans will already be familiar with James’ incredible talents and how great a fit he is for our band. 2025 is going to be another very exciting one for us with a lot more touring on the horizon (USA, Mexico & EU festivals already announced; & more to come), plus new music in the works as well. Thank you as always to everyone for all your ongoing support, thank you once more to Xen for everything and a big warm welcome to James." - NeO
 
XEN DEPARTS NE OBLIVISCARIS: JAMES DORTON
ANNOUNCED AS NEW VOCALIST

After an extended absence from the band's tours over the last two years, Xen has made the decision to officially depart NeO, with the band announcing James Dorton as our new vocalist. James has been touring as NeO's live vocalist since May, 2023.
The official statements from both Xen & the band are below. A video statement from Xen is also available on NeO's Patreon.

XEN STATEMENT:
"This may come as a surprise to some and yet expected for others, but after much deliberation I’ve decided to leave NeO, the band I started and have helped build for the last two decades. I’d always said that I’d be the last man standing in the band, and it was always my intention to return completely to the fold, but time and experience has changed me… and so here I am bowing out. The very simple reason is that considering where I am mentally and in life, extensive touring is no longer for me, and in turn meaning the band and I part ways.
NeO has been one of my biggest priorities in life since 2003, I don’t regret that. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved - but the dedication of time, preparation and commitment to heavy touring, as every musician knows, comes with a lot of sacrifice. Since 2019 (pre-pandemic), I've only played a handful of live shows and over the last few years I've gradually become more estranged from the touring process. So that coupled with some difficult years on a personal level, gave me time away from the hectic schedule to breathe and ultimately find clarity around what I value, what I want and how to proceed forward. My drive has always been first and foremost for the creative process of art, music, writing, and everything behind the scenes rather than being in the limelight every night, and so I plan to focus more on those things. Leaving NeO by no means implies that I’m giving up music, I have 3 other developing bands (Spiine, Omega Infinity, Antiqva) to focus on so I’ll still be around releasing albums. Creativity keeps me breathing, the stage lights do not.
Moving forward, NeO will continue, as they have been in my absence, with the assistance and dedication of the talented James Dorton on vocals. He’s held the fort for me for numerous tours over the last couple of years and has done an incredible job, so I hand the hilt over to him - please make him feel welcome.
I’d like to thank the fine lads in NeO, they’ve been gracious and understanding, and have given me the space to make one of the biggest decisions of my life. I don’t really have enough words to express my gratitude to them for the years of collaboration, experiences, memories, and achievements (and for putting up with my incessant nagging for more blast beats) - Thank you for everything - we’ve done more than we thought possible, and have done what most Australian metal bands strive for - I don’t see the train stopping anytime soon so I’m looking forward to watching the band continue to grow.
Thank you immensely to the NeO patrons, I’m forever humbled for the support you’ve shown the band over the years, without you we definitely wouldn’t have come as far as we have. And finally thank you to all the fans around the world, I appreciate you all putting up with my black and white life filter.
This change is the only way forward for me, thank you all for understanding."

NEO STATEMENT:
"First of all to Xen- thank you for everything you have done for NeO over the last 21+ years, going way back to the band’s inception in 2003. This band would literally not have existed without you and even though you are not continuing as an official member of the band, you will always be our brother. We love you buddy, and wish you all the best in this new chapter of your journey.
To all the fans- We never really imagined a version of NeO without Xen to be honest. But one thing we have learned over the years is that the ability to adapt and grow when things change is a must. With that in mind we are very excited to announce that James Dorton will officially be joining NeO as our new harsh vocalist. Having toured extensively with us over the last two years, many fans will already be familiar with James’ incredible talents and how great a fit he is for our band. 2025 is going to be another very exciting one for us with a lot more touring on the horizon (USA, Mexico & EU festivals already announced; & more to come), plus new music in the works as well. Thank you as always to everyone for all your ongoing support, thank you once more to Xen for everything and a big warm welcome to James." - NeO
Da bin ich ja mal gespannt, wie es dann weitergeht! Ich muss zugeben, dass mir die extremen tiefen Vocals auf dem letzten Album auch oft nicht so gefallen haben, auch wenn die Scheibe für mich trotzdem die beste Veröffentlichung von 2023 ist.
 
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