Why Summoning Is My Favorite Black Metal Band

[@anonymous._.euronymous._.1349]

I expected this to be click bait and just have Minas Morgul play in its entirety

[@davidus9702]

Literally same!

[@spongebitchbobface]

Minas Morgul isn't 30 minutes long

[@carpenoctemradio]

Summoning is also my favorite Black Metal Band. They are just awesome, have no bad records and are completely unique. Love your videos :)

[@MyNameAkhim]

I feel that Summoning (and to a lesser degree Dissection) has such a unique style that some bands try to replicate but can never really manage to do so Great video though, I didn’t know a lot of the background behind Summoning

[@NeroAngelo616]

Both of those have been replicated and used for inspiration in reference. The Summoning worshippers you see here and the Swedish melo Black scene that Dissection were mainly rooted in NWOBHM.

[@MyNameAkhim]

@@NeroAngelo616 bands have certainly tried but very few I can think of have come close. Especially compared to the tons of bands who have been able to successfully copy that old school second wave black metal style. I can’t think of any bands that have made dungeon synth/darkwave black metal that has been done as well as Summoning. In terms of Dissection, a few of their contemporaries are close (like Dawn and Sacramentum) and the best Dissection worship band I’ve personally heard is Thulcandra

[@NeroAngelo616]

@@MyNameAkhim you initially didn't mean about quality but copying a formula to which both artists inadvertently generated worshippers such as the trash that came from both ie above for Summoning and Thulcandra. Dawn and Sacramentum developed something more akin to black metal's dynamic and substance after Dissections melodic lead by heavy black style. Summoning for what prompted them was their method of technique that was only really emphasized by musicians afaik that used techniques akin to Summoning solely per se such as the synths, drum machines (could be wrong), keyboards akin to that found in-game soundtracks for context. [EDIT] Sorry, I mean to add that Godkiller was how you listen to Summoning, be inspired, and then do something exclusive similar to them.

[@MrThrashmetal13]

Caladan Brood- Echoes of Battle. Thank me later 👍

[@MrPepepe666]

I read somewhere that: art critics should only critique art that they like and enjoy. I think this is your best vid so far. As for the band, is unique. Summoning got a unique expression, uncomparable. Original

[@NeroAngelo616]

The first sentence immideately reminded me of the likes of IGN and other mainstream media.

[@rohitpatle2814]

The first time he mentions Minas Morgul and that's the first time in the video he smiles. We got a moment at 6.53

[@GulfBlvd]

Why Wyattxhim is my favorite youtuber

[@arceusalmighty1276]

Summoning is my favorite band period! I got into them in 2006 when I saw an ad for Oath Bound in an issue of Metal Maniacs magazine (that’s a blast from the past!). I’ve been hooked ever since! As a huge Tolkien fan this band hit the sweet spot for me, a perfect union of music and literature.

[@NeroAngelo616]

dol guldur is definitely the hardest album to access fully. Its reminiscent of rpg soundtracks when venturing through large landscapes and obstacles and a journey in itself. Ironically it's was Under Old Hills that was one of the eareliest points of access to Summoning it's fade out is trippy af.

[@michaelgreene7041]

This video couldn't be more perfectly timed. Just acquired Minas Morgul and Oath Bound during the week. The former in particular absolutely blew me away. Now to give the rest of their discography due attention and gorge on the epicness they exude. Can't believe they bypassed me for so long. Geat video.

[@phobophile666]

vinterland pfp🔥

[@WMfin]

KZbin recommended some random video by you, skipped it, went to see what other videos you have and searched "Summoning". Was NOT disappointed! Well put together and hail Summoning!

[@emperorjagang]

For the most, you did a really good job going through the history/discography. Adding some insight and perspective along the way. Very kewl. However, I feel you left some tidbits out that are worth mentioning... ~Summoning do not consider themselves a band but label themselves "composers". ~Summoning occasionally utilizes guests. Most notable, Protector's girlfriend who lends a voice on 3 different albums. 1 track she is speaking in Elvish. ~Summoning was the first to use a song with the language of the orc. ~Summoning almost split up during the making of "With Doom We Come". (Nice play on words as the title track is about Sauron coming to Middle Earth) ~Old Mornings Dawn was the first song that both members singing together. (I think...)

[@kahfiramadhana27]

Nice fun facts man. Im quite new to summoning, which song is the orc language song? And can you give me 1 song which protector's girlfriend sings? Thanks in advance

[@emperorjagang]

@@kahfiramadhana27 she can be found on "where hope and daylight die", "with Doon we come" "evernight" Orc song is "mirdautas vras"

[@kahfiramadhana27]

@@emperorjagang ah i see, thanks man

[@mainHERO88]

I found Summoning after With Doom We Come was released. I kept seeing people get excited about this band that I had never heard of releasing a new album so I stayed up really late one night and went down a rabbit hole with their music. It was a winter night and I was in my bed reading some epic fantasy book while listening to a bunch of this band that I had never heard of until now and I immediately fell in love. I started trying to learn everything I could about them which is how I found your KZbin channel. Thanks for the content!!

[@baurukthrasher2887]

Thanks to this man summoning is now my favorite black metal band

[@arcwiz]

Honestly the reason Summoning is my favorite black metal band, is the fact that their albums are like ice cream sundaes: they're layered and all the components work together, and yet you can still taste all the distinct flavors each component brings.

[@SlyHikari03]

I love that comparison.

[@Immortalthrone666]

This is the *least* “black metal” way I’ve ever heard someone describe a black metal artist or album. I love it

[@ethos79]

Wow, amazing video. Summoning is my favorite band of all times. Followed by Protectors other projects; DVKE and Ice Ages.

[@samgreer4758]

You were the one who introduced me to Summoning. They are becoming one of my favorite black metal bands as well. I just picked up a copy of Minas Morgul (for a stupid high price, I’m embarrassed to admit). But yeah, thanks for the music recommendations man! I’ve discovered a number of cool bands from you

[@mordechaifrizis7231]

Hail Summoning! My favorite album: Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame. I adore also Caladan Brood.

[@campfireheadphase9821]

Summoning is my favorite black metal band also and became familiar with them in 2004, I love your content keep it up man

[@niarlatotepbasset]

I read the title, hit the like and then started to watch. They are fathers to epic black metal 🤘. By the bane of my blade a mighty spell is made.

[@eclatshwartzbaumcybertune2063]

I had not heard of them before .. i checked them out just now - they are amazing!!.

[@shmackapoof7859]

I was just recommending this band to two of my friends yesterday, and now I wake up to a video about them

[@Justin7939]

Land of the dead is the song that got me into Summining. Absolutely love them now

[@benng4376]

You got me into Summoning actually. I have five albums now. Minas Morgul is also my favorite.

[@coltonowens2742]

Not really even a black metal fan but I love summoning. Absolutely amazing band.

[@fukei1182]

Summoning is my favourite black metal band too and Minas Morgul is also my favourite album.

[@IOxyrinchus]

Great video, very insightful and informative. I’m still getting into Summoning so this really helped develop my appreciation for their craft, thanks

[@TheForlornEidolon777]

Summoning are literally in my top 3 black metal bands of all time.

[@275Ranger275]

Lug Burz has Flight of the Nazgul on it, man. That song is the shit.

[@metalmattalogue6761]

Love the video man! It just re-enforces my own love for them and the fact that they are also my favourite metal band of all time. The day I got Sounds of Middle Earth in the mail was a moment of absolute peak euphoria. I'd love to get my hands on a copy of that demo comp.

[@00vrd]

summoning is genius about the vibe. I listened to them when I haven’t read lotr yet, but i could feel entire universe just by music. Later when i started reading lotr, it was awesome background, but i couldn’t focus on reading bc music was so beautiful - my top 1 of all the time😻😻

[@thomaskrabbesundkrystad8792]

Lost Tales, in addition to what you mentioned, is supposedly also an example of their compositional process. They first create their pieces like you hear on this EP, then they later add vocals and guitars. No source for this though, read it probably in an interview somewhere many years ago.

[@NeroAngelo616]

Summoning is the one where everyone has a story to tell about them, going either way, or (like me) both. They were one of the earliest black metal bands I tried that I understood as having a grandiose but be very overbearing to grasp to the point of interaction, overall enjoyment. Of course, this gradual revision is a natural development in our nature throughout our times. It was such a primitive experience that at the time I didn't even know doom metal, darkwave/ dungeon synth, neoclassical and even industrial to the most extent. These are all components that I associate Summoning with. Industrial elements from Minas until Nightshade that perhaps like them conceptually, while any artist aspiring to be original, had a craft reminiscent most to that of video games. This era of Summoning when 1995 to me was the turning point for black metal emerging into its first true experimentation (avantgarde, industrial, gothic, atmospheric, and folk later turned proto psych). At the time this was Castlevania, Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Earthbound golden era, many of them and as a result lead to the imo best Summoning inspired album that is not direct worship but the industrial-medieval underrated blend that is Godkiller's The End Of The World. Over time because of experiencing more generally slower atmospheric music genres do I try them again starting with Lost Tales and man do I wish I had a whole album with them going that direction. My longest difficulty was the black and white acceptance of how songs would click and others would bore. I appreciate how Stronghold, Minas, and Oath varied in their sound (before learning about dungeon synth being a core base) but could and sadly still never get convinced by how Let Your Mortal Heroes shines on the same track formula throughout. I apologise upfront if this is gonna be hypocritical but a lot of criticism I see of them being either too repetitive or boring on beat and (for me occasionally on synth) comes from the same people who will easily consume a bunch of boring-ass doom/black so it's a fair balance. They aren't as spoonfed as obvious other talents and at times can be extremely hard to reach that reward since they offer distinctive individual details that separated them from other atmospheric bm acts for a long time, but it's not -all- great. One of which is how the majority of the pace is at walking speed is interestingly distinctive in black metal. Caradhras and The Wandering Fire are as perfect for hikes as you can get. They should next try should go the funeral doom route as it seems also the usage of sounds they generate come from the similar game console soundtrack effects at whatever is available. Oath is likely my favourite along with Minas in having what seems to be the lesser guitar derived, so after years of listening to it return more in Old Mornings Dawn next after is a refreshment and easily Summonings most accessible album. Summonings scope and scale is what led me to initially be repelled now turned respect for pushing my acceptance for understanding music better as you see here my first sentence comes full circle.

[@stevekramerf242]

Regarding the Industrial-influences, Protector has a highly recommended Electro-Industrial side project called Ice Ages. With some of the Dungeon Synth-influences from Summoning and at times reminiscent of the best material from the older Suicide Commando, Wumpscut and YelworC.

[@NeroAngelo616]

@@stevekramerf242 Heard of Wumpscut before but thank you for the recommendations! It's nice to finally relate to someone about the a sound of Summonings that seems unpopular to the main value that being the industrial side. When I relistened to Godkiller's The End Of The World it all made sense of the belend of industrial with medieval.

[@stevekramerf242]

@@NeroAngelo616 Yeah, Godkiller is one of those projects, that was largely ignored at that time. Maybe because of the fact, that he is some (alleged) rich boy from Monte Carlo or that he got lumped in with the Symphonic Black Metal of that era, which was not really what Godkiller was all about. And besides the later records, I also like his first EP " The Rebirth Of The Middle Ages", not just for the medieval synths.

[@NeroAngelo616]

@@stevekramerf242 Weird ass flexing cope going on with some losers to be ignored that way excusingly if it were true. Deffo hear some BaN stem from The End Of The World. I never saw the hype from The Rebirth Of The Middle Ages execpt it be a thing inspired well from Summoning.

[@stevekramerf242]

@@NeroAngelo616 It sure was inspired by Summoning, but Godkiller had always kind of his own sound (and good songwriting).

[@farhadsurd]

the best band of all time

[@greywanderer5935]

LOVE Summoning!!!

[@davidus9702]

The world and feelings Summoning and DVKE pull me into are by far like nothing else! They have been my favorite bands since I heard them back in 2014.

[@Samoth666metal]

As a big follower of Summoning , it was amazing watching this video mate! Well said! I really wonder if another album will ever come. They said after With doom we come they where a bit “burned out”

[@emperorjagang]

They almost split during "With Doom" due to frustrations and lack of communication

[@Matt-yz4dz]

i was skeptical on summoning for the longest time and then i heard through the forest of dol gulder and the riff just made me feel fucking brilliant

[@DeadgrinCustoms]

Great in depth adoration for the Summoning discography. You've made me appreciate Minas Morgul that much more. In a lot of ways I wish Minas Morgul would be rereleased with their modern equipment just to hear the difference. I know you love the "prototype" sound but for fans of their later sound it could make them appreciate that album a lot more. My favorite album is Let Mortal Heroes sing your Fame. I wish they would've used samples of the BBC Radio Adaptation of LotR on more of their albums but I'm sure I'm in the minority.

[@DeadgrinCustoms]

I would be interested to hear your opinions on Bal-Sagoth and Kreuzweg Ost

[@niarlatotepbasset]

I also recommend the Empyrium, and their album from 1996 Wintersunset. I’ve met with Summoning’s and Empyrium’s music back in 1998 on good old audio cassettes.

[@sidneydavidson993]

Summoning rules! Seeing it's been 4 years since the last release, I'm hoping that new Summoning material is on the way!

[@eclatshwartzbaumcybertune2063]

When we saw the david statue .. it was the copy!! But the original was just down the road.. relief 😅

[@xaosmos]

Thank you, Wyatt, you are great!

[@aronjanssonnordberg307]

Stronghold is my favourite. I love transition from darker and evil themes to the more epic and heroic aspects of the genre. LMHSYF never hit the sweet spot for me. I know it's many people's favourite, but it just doesn't land. Caladan Brood did that album's style much better.

[@timebird78]

I love Summoning and to see that I am not alone make ninjas cut onions ❤

[@the_nameless_mist]

Great video, Summoning is also my favorite black metal band. I like the first half of dol guldur more than the rest of it, khazad dum is an amazing song that's by far the best one on there in my opinion. My favorite is tied stronghold/mortal heroes I can't pick between em. The last 2 songs on stronghold are so unique and kind of dreamy in a way.

[@Mayonnaisesucks730]

Why the divorce ruined my self esteem

[@samotargos5199]

The best thing about this whole video is that I dont have to watch it, I understand.

[@michaelodonnell2976]

Because of your videos, Minas Morgul became one of my favorite black metal albums. Their other albums don’t hit nearly as hard for me as that one. It’s the one I go back to the most- 10/10!

[@Atrox-Veritas]

Ok, so my all time favorite Summoning album is Dol Guldur and my least favorite is Minas Morgul, also i don't agree with some things that you said, but hey, that's the beauty of the music, everyone has his own opinion. At least we both love Summoning.🤘

[@JohnYannoulas]

I find it interesting that you say Old Mornings Dawn didn't sound exceptional to you because it is more of a keepsake of their classic sound, but maybe for this exact same reason this album is within my top 3 of theirs. It was the first I ever heard of them, and basically the second ABM album I ever experienced. Flammifer as an introduction was a whole new breed of sound for me, White Tower and Caradhras blew me away, I simply didn't know people cooked music like that until then.

[@heelstevenmaggle5615]

Why Summoning…..Redemption is top 10 Morbid Angel songs.

[@Mayonnaisesucks730]

Off their best album

[@mattthebutcher3364]

EASILY

[@MyNameAkhim]

That and He Who Sleeps

[@mr.tajtas4259]

Same here. Summoning fucking slaps.

[@mflambert]

Just knew you were going to bring up rotting horse... my all time favorite summoning track :)

[@imansummoning7510]

I appreciate your work man. But Old Mornings Dawn is the greatest album of all time. The melodies are so mature and the harmonies are so amazing Thet I believe even Tolkien himself would have adored this masterpiece

[@Dirkei]

playing lotro and listening to summoning is a magical experience

[@ULVT]

My favorite black metal band is Abigor.

[@shanedelacruz1436]

same, no other band even comes close.

[@MG42Qlippoth]

I feel less alone now when I say Summoning is my favourite black metal band haha I love Dol Guldur, especially Elfstone! But I would say that my least favourite album is Oath Bound. Too many flutes and although the guitar work is still nice, it's way too buried in the background.

[@richardjohnson5827]

This checks out

[@neonistje007]

Late to the party but let mortal heroes sing your fame is one of my favorite BM records of all time :)

[@blackmetalhead5883]

Summoning is decent, not a band im heavy into but we all have opinions

[@michaelelwell1331]

golden dawn is amazing so underrated

[@the_nameless_mist]

oh also, just remembered I forgot to mention this before, did you ever check out the summoning official website it went down in like 2017 or so I have no idea why but you can still get on it and read it all on the wayback machine site

[@reclaimer2019]

Lugburz and Minas Morgul are the best albums of all time.

[@Phicxtion]

Lovebirds is my favourite Summoning album!!!

[@-Seppuku-]

I‘ve loved Summoning since I got into Black Metal which is…kinda long ago. Must’ve been around 13 y. I’ve personally loved them no matter what. But what do you personally think about the accusations that they might be supporters of the right wing? Protector gave a long ass statement about it where he clearly said that he’s definitely against Nazis and other dumb people trying to drag them into it and labeling them as NSBM (I really wonder what the hell people are connecting it to). But I remember Silenius being rather silent about it in an interview. He did mention tho that he doesn’t really share Protectors opinion but didn’t go into much detail after all. Anyway, nice video. Glad you just popped up in my feed and making Summoning tasty and juicy to others out there.

[@Messihaz]

get a life dork

[@bananagrabber5059]

How do you just not mention Caradhras... Also... Curious what are your thoughts on Haethen?

[@-Erikzon-]

Thank you Wyatt" Hobbit "xhim

[@shanedelacruz1436]

Abigor for me, Summoning is a close runner up...the Debut Korova album though...Umph.

[@Messihaz]

Minas Morgul is the greatest black metal album of all time

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Epitome of Black Folk Metal

[@therealsarahsteel]

do a middle part

[@xuiotghjhat]

Funny lol my favorite album is Dol Guldur and my least favorite is Stronghold. I kind of feel like that says something about the music I like, but your thoughts on Minas Morgul are fantastic. That scream on The Legend of the Master-Ring is peak Summoning along with the melody

[@greenpeepee7305]

i have been consciously avoiding to listen to summoning for like 3 years now.i dont even know why i never gave them a chance.

[@shakti666]

Strange

[@ethos79]

Can you please tell me what are the tracks playing in the background? They are amazing!

[@eyesontheinside5776]

can you actually do more of these videos where you discuss bands you like? I remember you mentioning that the only blackened death/ war metal bands that you really keep up with are pseudogod and teitanblood. I really wanna hear your thoughts on their music and not on some superficial level - more like this.

[@bandicootanims2278]

Is there any video showing them in an interview?? I just know the in those black and white photos

[@SeriouslyMikey]

You're my favourite black metal band

[@metalfan6666]

If it was wasn't for summoning prob wouldn't have such awesome bands like caladin brood or even the symphonic epic black metal like hundreds of bm sound like now

[@Brett1334]

With doom we come is by far my least favourite. I feel like they kinda just lost their passion more with this album and sounds more like leftovers, every album before and Upto this I absolutely love. Like You say though, don’t get me wrong it’s definitely not a bad album by far just my least favourite and seems to be the least inspired. ‘Let mortal’ is my personal favourite by them. Outstanding band.

[@MrSlash4]

im 30 seconds into the video and i agree with you

[@shakti666]

Sunmoning fans besides me actually exist?? Wow!!!

[@shakti666]

*Summoning

[@vladimirspiritusmagus888]

To me to . Try Silenius's DARK wave Der Verbannen Kinder Evas

[@ethos79]

It’s Protector’s project not Silenius.

[@goatmoonwarmaster4641]

Belphegor is also from Austria

[@dp34576]

You're the Chael Sonnen of BM lol

[@SelfPL]

Weird that you put Lost Tales with the golden age of Summoning as both songs date from 1996.

[@eduardoribeiroucv9630]

Land of the Dead is one of the most beautiful yet dreadfull songs Ive ever heard

[@ramiayeche6300]

What are your thoughts in caladan brood?

[@matthewcouvillion252]

Lotr effectively wormholed me into bm

[@gorgogrottan]

What's the background music?

[@akillen77]

Can't get into them for some reason, maybe just have to give it more time/ my full attention

[@simonf3503]

Glad I’m not the only one. God knows I’ve tried, but there’s just too much piano and synth for my liking.

[@akillen77]

@@damnedbelowjudas_ I think that may be part of it, I'm not able to get into pagan/viking stuff for similar reasons

[@NeroAngelo616]

Yeah they're definitely a long term style albeit some songs for me like Over Old Hills and Caradhras clicked instantly.

[@dekoener485]

‘Die’ in German should be read as ‘Dee’. Meaning ‘The’.

[@eyesontheinside5776]

Its not pronounced "dyverbandenkyndarevas". You pronounce it like a single word in one long wurst. Die verbannten Kinder Evas means the banished/exiled children of eve.

[@starchildcenotaph9071]

Haha the title is a 2nd grade school report, also the "t" is silent in debut, cheers 🍻

[@metalsv1002]

Do you have a top 10 songs?

[@metalsv1002]

Great video btw!

[@nadel.verpflichtet]

Is it really this hard to figure out the pronunciation of "Die verbannten Kinder Evas" ? he man, we as germans always have to learn to handle all these cryptic and strange deathmetal-bands in english, too ;-) it means "The banished children of Eve". Most funny is always the German article "die" (meaning "the", simple pronunced like the english "Dee") spoken like the english "die", which means "sterben" in german, and every german metalhead knows 🙂 sorry for that 🙂

[@wyattxhim]

Chill my dude I’m an American who at the time of recording this mispronounced a word that’s from another language… shouldn’t be much of a shock for you lol

[@bobsbigboy_]

'DISOGRAPHY'

[@DeanH92]

I don't know who you are anymore, because you don't start your videos by saying your channel name :(

[@DIS-M3M-B3R]

I never liked summoning for some reason I just can't listen to them. But to each their own!🤘🤘🤘

[@stoplarsbullying7825]

Neither i tryed listening to there "classics" and I don't like it maybe I just don't have the attention span or something

[@eyesontheinside5776]

dude really dropped this video knowing full well that teitanblood exists booooo

[@jason_balboni]

Never heard of them

[@-Erikzon-]

Now you have

[@simonriley4131]

Ok