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Portland, Oregon, USA (1995 – present)
Disenchanted and frustrated with the confines of their previous projects, Agalloch began in 1995 as the creation of John Haughm and Shane Breyer. In early 1996 in Portland, Oregon, USA, songs began to be produced by the duo and, during the summer, Don Anderson was added to the band to further refine the material. These songs would later become the From Which of This Oak demo tape in the autumn of that year. This recording showed a large amount of black metal influence, with an amount of material which would later appear on subsequent albums in one form or another. Shortly after the recording, Jason William Walton was added to the line up as bassist.
In 1998, the three recorded a new promotional tape solely for labels. It caught the attention of The End Records, who offered them a record contract, resulting in the Pale Folklore album. The album features less of a black metal influence than before, many totally reworked demo songs, more folk elements and neoclassical interludes. The album was met with much critical acclaim. After the recording was complete, Breyer departed from the band line up.
After a quiet period, the band released an EP of unreleased material from 1998-2001 entitled Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor, revealing even more of a neoclassical and experimental element of the band and generally less distorted vocals. The EP also includes a cover of folk noir band Sol Invictus’
Kneel to the Cross, that would later be released on Sol Lucet Omnibus, French label Cynerfierrd’s tribute compilation to Sol Invictus.
In 1998, the three recorded a new promotional tape solely for labels. It caught the attention of The End Records, who offered them a record contract, resulting in the Pale Folklore album. The album features less of a black metal influence than before, many totally reworked demo songs, more folk elements and neoclassical interludes. The album was met with much critical acclaim. After the recording was complete, Breyer departed from the band line up.
After a quiet period, the band released an EP of unreleased material from 1998-2001 entitled Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor, revealing even more of a neoclassical and experimental element of the band and generally less distorted vocals. The EP also includes a cover of folk noir band Sol Invictus’
Kneel to the Cross, that would later be released on Sol Lucet Omnibus, French label Cynerfierrd’s tribute compilation to Sol Invictus.
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Falling Snow
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This White Mountain on Which You Will Die
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Limbs
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In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion
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Not Unlike the Waves
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Fire Above, Ice Below
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I Am the Wooden Doors
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Odal
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A Celebration for the Death of Man...
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The Lodge
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A Desolation Song
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You Were but a Ghost in My Arms
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Our Fortress Is Burning... I
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The Hawthorne Passage
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Our Fortress Is Burning... II - Bloodbirds
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postneowavecore wrote:
dvd is good.
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postneowavecore wrote:
ahgalock
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RedneckStomp wrote:
Ohh my fucking god! My DVD is taking foreverrrrrr!
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Xizor1970 wrote:
Saw them live here in Portland a month or so ago... they promised next time they played that they'd have new material. Excellent news! And it's pronounced "AG-a-loch".
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PhilSignals1 wrote:
aye-ga-lock
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BenCotter wrote:
How do you guys pronounce agalloch?
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Social-Parasite wrote:
I love listen to Agalloch while walking alone in the evening, especially if the weather is a little cold... just perfect.
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Meatsp1n wrote:
I can't believe how much I love Agalloch. I've had dreams at several occasions that I saw them live. If I ever get the chance....
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Apollyon_ wrote:
Anyone that hasn't - listen to their cover of Kneel To The Cross by Sol Invictus. Great original and cover by Agalloch.
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xXSymbiotic wrote:
They have a new DVD!? I need to see this.
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Sahrazad wrote:
The Silence of Forgotten Landscapes <3
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Heruraha wrote:
http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Agalloch+PL
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blade-bunny wrote:
Pale Folklore is also awesome!
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metalyst wrote:
The new DVD is truly amazing and a must for everyone who loves Agalloch.
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1ForestRaven wrote:
Even though i haven't heard them live, i know this new DVD will be absurd. a must buy/praise worthy collection.
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lasseKongo82 wrote:
second that....
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MissVader wrote:
I need to see them live before I die... the mantle is one of my favourites albums of all time
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tyrion89 wrote:
Currently watching their new DVD The Silence of Forgotten Landscapes... it's just outstanding, so beautiful and soul touching...
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Hotpackets wrote:
Falling Snow and Limbs. <3
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You hate all the shitty "music" created and supported by the music industry like indie, alternative or metalcore? Then join Death to Fashion Music!
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