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Top 10 Most Ridiculous Black Metal Pics Of All Time

posted Aug 20, 2004 at 2:38 AM by darkstar.  (29 Comments)

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Ruthless Reviews scribe Mike From Hobart has compiled a list of the "Top Ten Most Ridiculous Black Metal Pics Of All Time," which includes such bands as Immortal, Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Old Man's Child and Satyricon.

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1. Brian writes:

If you are a fan of black metal, even just a little bit, be sure and check out these pictures. Funniest thing I've seen in months.

# Aug 21, 2004 @ 10:51 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. relliK writes:

Hilarious,death to cookie monster metal!!

# Aug 21, 2004 @ 3:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. KMADD writes:

Death to Nu-metal gayrtards like you! But those photos were funny
but Immortal' s Sons of Northren Darkness one of the best metal albums
of all time hands down!!!

# Aug 21, 2004 @ 6:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Brian writes:

Once again I have to agree with KMADD. I like alot of black metal, but those pictures are way too funny. And slowly but surely, nu-metal is dying. Amen to that.

# Aug 21, 2004 @ 8:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. relliK writes:

Whoa,gayrtard?haha very original.Anyway,Dani Filth looks like he's taking his high school picture in that one.He never ceases to increase his gayness.

# Aug 21, 2004 @ 11:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. ???????????? writes:

that sh** is funny as hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! especially the tag-team champions

# Aug 24, 2004 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. A reader of stupid posts writes:

Lol that guy is a total moron.....

First of all, nocturno culto isnt even in satyricon...
Second of all, i have seen fatter black metalists than lord from dark funeral
Third of all, i have seen much more ridiculous pics that that.
Forth of all, since when does having all bald members make a band look ridiculous.
Fifth of all, Dani filth it the only one that belongs on that list.

# Aug 28, 2004 @ 9:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Also writes:

Thats abbath and horgh for number 3, not demonaz, smartass.

# Aug 28, 2004 @ 9:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. relliK writes:

Loosen up man,it was all on fun.The guy who made the list is a fan of Black Metal(well,dark funeral anyway).Just look at the bald guy.....I mean.....look at him......just look dammit......its hilarous.The tag team champions takes the the cake for sure.

# Aug 28, 2004 @ 10:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Emperor4Ever writes:

I'm glad to see that Emperor did not make this list because they are the kings (or Emperors) of black metal. There is absolutely nothing wrong with anything that Emperor did or wore. They were true to black metal. They always were and 4Ever will be the best.

P.S. - Where did he get that picture of Abbath with zipper down? I have never seen that one before.
* Don't be dissing Satyricon, or Old Man's Child motherf***er!!!
* He has a very good point on Dimmu's pic. The two bald guys don't fit, even though Stian Aarstad (top hat) (in my mind) is on of the greatest black metal keyboardists of all time.

# Aug 29, 2004 @ 12:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. KMADD writes:

Hey take it easy on galder and nick!!

# Aug 29, 2004 @ 4:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. KiLLeRBeAsT writes:

?
What's ridiculous here??
And who the f*** is MIKE FROM HOBART???
"Mike goes to school to avoid working."
MIKE HANG YOURSELF TO AVOID MURDER!

p.s. look at him, you'll see what is really ridiculous....
ruthlessreviews.com/team/mikeh.html

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 3:17 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. cockfuck writes:

No matter how cheesy these guys look, they're the epitome of black metal today and most of them (well maybe not lateCOF) are brutal as f**k. The european metal image may look over the top a bit, but the metal scene over there sh**s all over the current punkf**k softass american metal scene - noholdsbarred

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 10:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. KMADD writes:

Agree with post 13 mostly! Although i still think the Cradle is still pretty
brutal other than Priest, Dimmu owned Ozzfest!!!!

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 12:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. brad writes:

hahahahah c***f*** hahahaha

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 2:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. brad writes:

i need more cake

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 3:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Emperor4Ever writes:

To correct Response 13/16 by KMADD... That is neither Nick nor Galder. The one in the back with the top hat is Stian Aarstad (Enthral), ex-Dimmu Borgir keyboardist before Kimberley Goss (briefly), and current keyboardist Mustis. I have absolutely no idea who that is on the left, but I know that Galder, nor Nick ever played with Stian Aarstad in Dimmu, so it can't be them, plus that guy is too skinny to be Nick, so that can't be it. If anyone who reads this knows, please put it up on here, cuz I'd sure like to know who. My first thought was Brynjard Tristan (ex-bassist), but I swore he had long hair (Stormblåst back cover).

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 11:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Emperor4Ever writes:

Correction it was 11!

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 11:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Emperor4Ever writes:

The inside of the 'Stormblåst' booklet looks like Tristan had no hair, so I have no idea.

# Aug 30, 2004 @ 11:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. PsYcho writes:

I cant wait them to ve here in ecuador Their show will be awesome

# Sep 1, 2004 @ 1:30 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. reaction writes:

to react on emperor4ever,why don't you look on dimmu's own site cause they've got aaaaal the guys that ever played in the band listed(dimmu borgir rules)

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22. brad writes:

i need more f***ing cake!

# Sep 2, 2004 @ 7:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Andy Christ writes:

The bald fellow is a guy named Jens Petter, who was hired as a touring guitarist to free Shagrath up to concentrate on vocals live. back in '96. He was replaced by my compatriot, Astennu, the next year.

Mike From Hobart doesn't have a clue. If he thinks these black metal pictures are funny, he should look further afield. There are some absolutely hilarious shots out there, particularly of bands formed in the last 5 years.

Top hats in black metal are always funny. He should've included a shot of ex-Cradle Of filth bassist Robin Eaglestone from the early days when he wore one. Priceless!

# Sep 6, 2004 @ 9:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. brad writes:

dude your last name is christ

# Sep 6, 2004 @ 10:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. Legion Quorthon writes:

Man those were pretty funny. And they say Power Metal is cheesy. Dani Filth is a slack jawed fa**ot and will always be one. Thanks for those pictures, I also liked the Tag-Team champions. But my favorite was Lords tummy. Dark Funeral is f***ing great but that bondage sh** is gay. Anyways thanks for the good laugh.

# Sep 6, 2004 @ 11:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Emperor4Ever writes:

reaction!!! Who does Jens Petter play for now? I've never even heard of him. And what do you mean by "my compatriot, Astennu"?

# Sep 7, 2004 @ 7:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Emperor4Ever writes:

Correction that was to Andy Christ.

# Sep 7, 2004 @ 7:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. Andy Christ writes:

Brad - Shut thy pie-hole, lest l strike thee down!!! ;)

Emperor4Ever - As far as I know Jens Petter isn't doing anything musically. He never contributed anything to Dimmu Borgir except his hilarious appearance, really. And by my compatriot - I mean that both he and I are from Australia. His current band 'Stronger Than Hate' is one of the local bands around here. They're not that good. The band who just broke up that he was in, Infernal Method, were the sh**, though.

# Sep 12, 2004 @ 12:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Mattias writes:

In respond to:

"Lol that guy is a total moron.....

First of all, nocturno culto isnt even in satyricon..."

Who's the moron here? Nocturno was a session on Nemesis Divina.

# Sep 18, 2004 @ 5:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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