Ved Buens Ende - Written in Waters (1995)

Genre: Avant-garde/Post-Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Otherworldy, Loss
Origin: Norway (Oslo)
Formed in: 1994
Status: Split-Up
File: 154 MB/320kbps

Lineup:
Vicotnik : Guitars, grim vocals
Skoll : Bass
Carl-Michael Eide: Drums, clean vocals

(All music by Ved Buens Ende, all lyrics by Carl-Michael except "Den Saakaldte"by Vicotnik. Female vocals by Lill Katherine Stensrud)

Tracklist:
1. I Sang for the Swans 7:01
2. You, That May Wither 4:54
3. It's Magic 5:25
4. Den Saakaldte 8:49
5. Carrier of Wounds 7:40
6. Coiled in Wings 7:04
7. Autumn Leaves 5:07
8. Remembrance of Things Past 8:54
9. To Swarm Deserted Away 2:14
Total playing time
57:08

This album is just fantastic and one of the earliest examples of post black metal that I can think of. It may take a little time and effort and concentration to find out what this album is all about, but it certainly is worth it. The continuation of this band with a bit of modernization and less metal can be found in the band called "Virus" which will indeed remind you of VBE. I'll post up some Virus later, but for right now, do me a favor and enjoy the hell out of this masterpiece.

Written in Waters

Valfunde / Amesoeurs (Split, 2007)

Val Funde

1. Hôpital 2:22
2. "Sérénade" de Verlaine 4:28
Amesoeurs

3. Les Ruches Malades 4:17
Total playing time
11:07

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Amesoeurs - Ruines Humaines (E.P. 2006)

Genre: Black Metal, Post-Punk/Shoegaze

Lyrical theme: Modernity, Urban Life, Depression

Origin: France (Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)

Formed: 2004

Status: Split-up

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Last known line-up:

Neige - Vocals/Guitars/Bass/Drums/Synths

Fursy Teyssier - Guitars, Bass (2004-2005, 2007-2009)

Audrey Sylvain - Clear Vocals, Bass, Piano

Winterhalter - Drums

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1. Bonheur Amputé 4:32
2. Ruines Humaines 6:25
3. Faiblesse Des Sens 5:02
Total playing time
15:59

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Here's Amesoeurs' first release, a short but sweet e.p. I'm gonna post up the split with Valfunde soon, too, and that will complete their small discography.

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Amesoeurs - Amesoeurs (2009)

Genre: Black Metal, Post-Punk/Shoegaze
Lyrical theme: Modernity, Urban Life, Depression
Origin: France (Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)
Formed: 2004
Status: Split-up

Last known line-up
Neige - Vocals/Guitars/Bass/Drums/Synths
Fursy Teyssier - Guitars, Bass (2004-2005, 2007-2009)
Audrey Sylvain - Clear Vocals, Bass, Piano
Winterhalter - Drums

1. Gas in Veins 5:10
2. Les Ruches Malades 4:19
3. Heurt 6:01
4. Recueillement 7:01
5. Faux Semblants 4:21
6. I XIII V XIX XV V XXI XVIII XIX – IX XIX – IV V I IV
7. Trouble (Éveils Infâmes) 4:49
8. Video Girl 4:11
9. La Reine Trayeuse 5:32
10. Amesoeurs 4:03
11. Au Crépuscule de Nos Rêves 11:17
Total playing time
58:23

Well it's a shame this band split up because I think they were onto something pretty cool. I didn't like this too much at first but it kept growing on me and now i just think it's wonderful. I think the term i would use to describe them is post black pop. Anyways, it's good, so enjoy!

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