Ash Pool - Cremation is Irreversible (2012)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Country: United States

Ash Pool, when its mastermind Dominick Fernow is on point, are one of my favorite black metal acts. Releases like Genital Tomb and World Turns on its Hinge are raw, riff-laden wonders. However, the band has put out several subpar to bad releases as of late, so it is nice to hear an attempt to go back on track with the abrasively - almost obscenely - raw Cremation is Irreversible. It's heavy, intense, and indicative of Ash Pool of old.

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Strongblood - The Beaten Paths Of Youth (2011)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Country: United States

Love this raw, punk-influenced style of black metal and these guys do it just right. If you like this also check out their other releases The Night Is My Whore and Crooked Cross.

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Vordr - Vordr MLP (2009)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Country: Finland

Vordr are consistently releasing quality material, and as long as they keep on this track they will remain as one of the better black metal bands to come out of Finland. While III wasn't the band's best effort, it was still a good listen for fans of no-frills, raw black metal. Vordr MLP I like a lot better, and is my favorite release from them since II back in 2005. Awesome vocals and some krieg riffs to hopefully usher winter in a bit early this year.

Plus "Weeping the Seas" rules.

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Ildjarn - Forest Poetry (1996)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Country: Norway

Not gonna name names but there was this one dude I know who kept saying he hated Ildjarn but then when he realized cool ppl liked it he changed his mind.

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Vèrmyapre Kommando - Vèrmyapre Kommando (1996)

Genre: Raw Black Metal
Country: France

Fucking krieg. Awesome LLN release that brings the hate, the satan and the hitler at the same time.

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