"Play these albums, if you don't you's a fool"
Ulver- "Silencing the Singing" (2001)
After being one of the pioneering Norwegian black metal bands, Ulver helped define the dark ambient genre through their constant experimentation and utter lack of regard for genre distinctions. Divisive to say the least, purists everywhere will surely be miserable with their performance at this year's Maryland Deathfest, but if Ulver listened to those people years ago they wouldn't be one of the most influential European acts ever. Sorry dorks, you'll always have Judas Iscariot I guess.
Motorhead- "1916"
If you need an explanation why, go fuck yourself.
Uncurbed- "Keeps the Banner High"
One of the best swedish crust bands, Uncurbed's D-beat makes you want to drink, drive fast, and drive fast while drinking. Classic.
Aura Noir- "Out to Die"
Celtic Frost, check. Sodom, check. Sarcofago, double check. If you like your black metal mixed with your thrash, spin this time machine all the way back to '87 and let's get this fucking party started. Hail Satan!
- Joe