From: crvich@csugrad.cs.vt.edu (Ernest Crvich)
Newsgroups: alt.thrash
Subject: Re: Reply to Deicide, MOrbid Angel post
Date: 13 Dec 92 20:50:00 GMT
Organization: Virginia Tech Computer Science Dept, Blacksburg, VA

In article <1992Dec13.004035.1@ulkyvx.louisville.edu> rtsumn01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu writes:
>King Diamond  in which he pulled out a copy of the _Necronomicon_ and started
>talking about what a powerful book it was, and it was ancient and nobody knew
>its origins. I didn't know whether to crack up or be embarrassed.

   No matter how much time passes, I still think people are going to believe
Lovecraft's invention _The_Necronomicon_ is for real.  I happen to be a big
Lovecraft fan, and the confusion his hoax has caused makes me respect the
man all the more.  His blending of existing occult deities with his own, 
along with all the nifty rites and rituals described in the book (I own a
paperback copy) make it seem believable...and people really *want* to think
it's true, no matter how often they're told otherwise.  I have fun showing
my copy to friends...they gasp and carry on, it's hilarious.  :)
   I've read numerous interviews with King Diamond in the past, but I've
personally never heard him mention the book.  He has talked about having
powers like levitation and such, though.  Just as silly.  King Diamond more
than any other metal artist has endlessly talked about how he's one of the
few "serious" satanists.  And, some of the stuff he has said is quite true
of satanism (self-fulfillment, living by your animal nature rather than
supressing impulses and adopting restricting morals).  But a lot of other
things he's said are pretty stupid.  I'm a doubter by habit, and I think
99% of what you see (with regards to satanism in metal) is hooey.  :)
   One more thing : I don't happen to put a lot of importance on lyrics.
I could care less if they sing about one thing or another, as long as the
vocalist doesn't sound wimpy (it must blend, not contrast, the music).
Some of my friends say they don't listen to death/speed/thrash/etc. because
the vocals cannot [normally] be understood.  This doesn't bother me in the
least...the music itself is the reason I'm *in* to this form of music...
it's complex in most cases, and is a great way to release energy.  I get
bored real fast with almost all other forms of music, except some classical.
Vocalists like Chris Barnes, Frank Mullen, and Chuck Schuldiner (he was at
his peak on Leprosy) really fit perfectly with the music.  Joey Belladona
did NOT fit in on Among The Living (the only good Anthrax album IMHO)...the
music really needed a more powerful (lower-pitched, shouting, maybe like
Philip Anselmo) singer.  So there you have it, my opinion on lyrics and
vocals.  :)
   My final point : does it really matter?  Who cares if they're really
satanists or not?  If they live next door to you, maybe it would, but other-
wise I can't see any importance.  A curiousity, perhaps...but surely you
all can see the selling power of it!  Controversy always increases sales. :)
   Later!

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Ernest M. Crvich                       Pressure building inside your head 
crvich@csugrad.cs.vt.edu               Compression pushing to the red 
general@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu                Limbs are numb, control is lost 
Blacksburg, Virginia                   Bag of blood is about to bust