ABYSSGALE - THE COMING PLAGUE

Typically monolithic black metal with an open appreciation for bands whose names start with "Dis". I don't really know much about this besides it coming out in 2006 and being their only release. Wrath from Dodsferd was involved. When it goes punk, it does so seamlessly. I usually listen to this when I wonder what a modern Darkthrone would sound like if they didn't just plaster crust punk and old school metal tics into their new records. Fenriz is easily the best dude, he's just more concerned with having a good time than making good records. Which is fine. The Coming Plague is a good record.

That cover is great. I love how guys playing horns is the perfect medieval touchstone. Make the guys skeletons and you have just made a metal cover.

Here's a part of a great interview with Wrath ( on Dodsferd, but I can't resist posting a few choice pieces):

What is the purpose of functioning as a one man band? Is it a matter of not being able to find suitable like-minded musicians? Or this simply better suits your modus operandi?

Modus fucking what?

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You are a nihilist, so what constitutes Dodsferd’s black metal?

I have my own view of nihilism! I have my own theories and philosophy! Hate, pain and disgust constitutes Dodsferd's black metal! You can also add irony, a lot of irony!

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If nihilism argues that ‘being is without objective, meaning, purpose, comprehensible truth or essential value’, what is the purpose of Wrath and Dodsferd? Why not just sit on a bench and wait for a tsunami or some shit?

I cannot understand the meaning of your questions! Despite of your provoking attitude I am still answering this interview!

Check out the whole interview, it's second only to Famine from Peste Noire in terms of hateful stupidity. Great stuff.

Despite of your provoking attitude Abyssgale will not stop playing! Unless you hit the 'pause' button! Abyssgale is not for sale! Use eBay if you want! I personally do not give a fucking shit!: Download