PLAYLIST: Dan's Influences (Patreon)

Hey everyone! We have our next instalment of our Ne Obluminati music club.

After showcasing a playlist filled with some of Matt's many influences late last year, this month we asked the same of Dan. In addition he has written a bit about each artist chosen and why they have been an important part of his journey as an artist. Have a listen and let us know what you think of Dan's choices. Are there any that surprised you?

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Dan: " In no particular order, here is a song from 10 albums, all of these which have shaped my playing as a musician in some significant way, whether from a playing style or vibe in general."

Thorns - Thorns “EXISTANCE”This is a classic black metal release that really shocked me when I heard it around 2001. quite dark vibes, electric, and a really awesome black feel to it. I love the guitars and drums on this a lot

Fredrik Thordendals - Special Defects “SOL NIGER WITHIN”Not much to be said, an all time classic metal album. Incredibly progressive, rhythmic and odd. One of my favorite all time albums for sure

Death - Symbolic “CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN”Just classic progressive death metal done right. The drumming for sure is a big influence for me, and I think this band just did everything right.

Hate Eternal - I Monarch “THE VICTORIOUS REIGN”The greatest death metal drumming performance of all time in my opinion. Derek Roddy changed how death metal drumming could sound for sure. The fact it is tracked to analogue tape is also very appealing.

Arcturus - Sideshow Symphonies “SHIPWRECKED FRONTIER PIONEER”A very prog album from these guys way back in 2005. The Hellhammer also played on thorns record, and he also plays in mayhem, so his drumming would be a big influence for me over the years.

Mayhem - Grand Declaration of Dar “CRYSTALLIZED PAIN IN DECONSTRUCTION”Another hellhammer on drums album, very prog black metal vibe. I love the guitars a lot on this also, and Blasphemer is one of my favorite song writers,

Virgil Donati - Ruination “THE QUIET PLACE”Virgils playing on this is just mental, I absolutely love his playing and he is a massive influence for me. One of the all time great drumming performances on this record for me.

Pantera - Far Beyond Driven “I’M BROKEN”Hard to pick one Pantera album honestly. One of the most electric bands of all time, I've been listening to them since I was a kid. Vinnie is a huge inspiration for me, and also Dimebag.

Opeth - Opeth Blackwater Park “DRAPERY FALLS”Another band with many amazing records it's hard to choose just one. The song writing in general is something I really enjoy, amazing at what they do

Metallica - Master of Puppets “MASTER OF PUPPETS”All time classic, got into this when i was very young and certainly paved the way for my music taste and direction. It still stands up tall to this day and is one of the all time classic metal records