Gorguts Appreciation Thread

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Arguably my most favorite extreme progressive act, I feel like there should be a thread! "Obscura" is definitely noteworthy as  a step forward for the genre; I got the chance to see Luc and the new line up live at Maryland Deathfest last summer and it was one of the best sets I have seen by any band. The mixture of heaviness, groove, arrangements and subtle use of melody make Gorguts my all time favorite metal band.
"The Erosion of Sanity" will always be my personal favorite; I feel like that album is still ahead of it's time. It's not an album for everyone, and unless you've got a knack for Gorguts it's very easy to dismiss as standard old-school dm but there is sooooo much buried in the mix, the remastered gold disc with studio headphones is a must! I've always had a very deep personal collection with that album, and it was one of the first to open my eyes to the progressive side of extreme metal in general.

New album should be out this summer, and judging by the way the new songs sounded live, we are in for a real treat!

What are your thoughts on this classic old-school death metal band turned experimental? Without a doubt a revolutionary band in the progressive metal scene!

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AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Topic: Gorguts Appreciation Thread Posted: February 23 2011 at 10:16
	Arguably my most favorite extreme progressive act, I feel like there should be a thread! "Obscura" is definitely noteworthy as a step forward for the genre; I got the chance to see Luc and the new line up live at Maryland Deathfest last summer and it was one of the best sets I have seen by any band. The mixture of heaviness, groove, arrangements and subtle use of melody make Gorguts my all time favorite metal band. "The Erosion of Sanity" will always be my personal favorite; I feel like that album is still ahead of it's time. It's not an album for everyone, and unless you've got a knack for Gorguts it's very easy to dismiss as standard old-school dm but there is sooooo much buried in the mix, the remastered gold disc with studio headphones is a must! I've always had a very deep personal collection with that album, and it was one of the first to open my eyes to the progressive side of extreme metal in general. New album should be out this summer, and judging by the way the new songs sounded live, we are in for a real treat! What are your thoughts on this classic old-school death metal band turned experimental? Without a doubt a revolutionary band in the progressive metal scene!

Prog Geo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 09 2010 Location: Athens (Greece) Status: Offline Points: 2555	Posted: February 23 2011 at 10:24
	Congratulations for creating this thread.Gorguts is one of my favorite bands.I would like to congratulate you for your avatar yesterday.
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AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 23 2011 at 13:15
	Thanks! Good to know there are others here who enjoy Gorguts as well!

Prog Geo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 09 2010 Location: Athens (Greece) Status: Offline Points: 2555	Posted: February 23 2011 at 13:23
	I suppose that your favorite album by them is The erosion of sanity.
	Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com

AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 23 2011 at 13:26
	How could you ever guess that? That album is basically my favorite of any genre; I feel like there is so much atmosphere and creativity that is easily over looked (understandably so) by the hyrbid analog/digi production of that era. A good pair of studio headphones are a must when listening...or more accurately, digesting any Gorguts album! Absolutely cannot wait for the new record.

Prog Geo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 09 2010 Location: Athens (Greece) Status: Offline Points: 2555	Posted: February 23 2011 at 13:28
	Me too.Something tells me that it will be a killer album.
	Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com

AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 24 2011 at 10:39
	Even after taking nine years off, Luc is still consistent with the grooves. Demo montage of new material for those who may not have heard: Edited by AllP0werToSlaves - February 24 2011 at 10:40

Prog Geo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 09 2010 Location: Athens (Greece) Status: Offline Points: 2555	Posted: February 24 2011 at 12:12
	A fantastic new song and an interesting demo.
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Noak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2009 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 544	Posted: February 25 2011 at 10:06
	I remember listening to Gorguts and thinking it was pretty good, but I can't really recall anything else about it. Guess I'll have to give i another listen.

AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 25 2011 at 11:02
	If you enjoy avant garde music even in the slightest, Gorguts is for you. "The Erosion of Sanity" is the perfect blend of traditional old-school metal with a massively progressive twist, and "Obscura" is sheer musical chaos! Gorguts never disappoints!

Prog Geo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 09 2010 Location: Athens (Greece) Status: Offline Points: 2555	Posted: February 25 2011 at 11:03
	Exactly!One of the best bands in music.
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AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 25 2011 at 11:12
	Definitely one of the most innovative! Luc has the midas touch!

Repner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 16 2007 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 203	Posted: February 25 2011 at 22:42
	Everything I've heard by them before I love. Still to check out their albums though


AllP0werToSlaves Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 29 2009 Status: Offline Points: 249	Posted: February 26 2011 at 10:28
	There is a new pre-production track up on the myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gorgutsofficial