I'm an avid fan of the true original Norwegian black metal genre and subsequently completely support the use of corpse paint till ragnarok. I don't agree that one can simply say it is merely tradition for the entirety of this world is constructed upon tradition, tradition is everything. For me the use of corpse paint is a definitive aspect of TNBM and if it were to be forgotten black metal would be lost in the myriad of other metal genres. The corpse paint represents much more than looking grim, it is to deter the weak conformists and attract the obscure and ostracised, basically a barrier to those unwilling to commit their lives to the genre. Just as the ancient Picts wore their woad, TNBM followers wear corpse paint, it is the history and personality of black metal and can never be removed. Adramyttium I respect you, never let it die!! As for the style I also prefer the random messy sort with a basic structure, if you follow? Gives the darkest look and says: fuck all you ignorant bastards! haha. Keep it up dude, what are you favourite bands btw, both for music and corpse paint?
Comment by Nocturnal Monstrocity
on Corpsepaint, yes or no?