Seeking 2nd Guitarist + Keyboardist

Portland OR

Description

Looking for a 2nd Guitarist and Keyboardist for a newly started black metal band - bonus if you want to sing/scream! It is currently me (guitar + vocals) and a drummer - we've been practicing for a bit, sharing influences, and have a few song demos ready to share. Influences: Havuukrunu, Urfaust, Blut Aus Nord, Wolves in the Throneroom, Misotheist, Judas Iscariot, Abbath, Batushka, Bolzer, Ulcerate... - I think the sound of this band could probably be categorized as Cascadian Black Metal, but I don't think it will just be that. I have some sludge stuff in my writing, some death-y sounding stuff, obviously lots of that folk/melodic black metal sound. I love the creepy, slimey sound of Urfaust, as well as the chaotic atmosphere of Ulcerate. Ultimately, it'll be what is will be and I'm not that concerned with fitting into one thing. Black Metal: I'd love for this band to dress up, paint our faces (I have this idea to do it with lots of dirt/mud...), have weird shit on stage... but I'm not the toughest dude. If you only want to do the macho-uber-satan black metal, it seems like there are some other people on CL doing that. I'm not. My writing revolves around themes of heathenism, animism, ritual magik - I'm of Nordic heritage and connect with those things in that way, but see that many ethnicities have their versions of that and that's great. Heathenism - of the land - wherever land you came from. Satan's cool, but it's a creation of Christianity, which I don't recognize as my belief system. All kinds of people are welcome and encouraged to respond to be in this band. 2nd Guitarist: Mostly lead, as I'll be playing mostly rhythm (with some cool lead harmonies in there). You should be able to comfortably play at around 140bpm (6/8 time), as that's the fastest song we have currently. I'd love someone who could incorporate some shredding/sweeping/diving into our sound (but not required). I'm very open to someone who wants to help write songs, as well. Someone interested in vocals would be awesome - screaming or singing - as I'm also into huge vocal harmonies (such as, Havukruunu's 2020 album). Keyboardist: Looking for a keyboardist to add choral/string/pad sounds above blast beat moments, match some guitar melodies, and add bass in certain moments. If you also play bass and would like to alternate, that's cool too. I'm also super into someone adding some industrial/noise elements. I have some ideas, but am looking for someone who's comfortable experimenting and creating for our songs. Looking for someone to get weird here. Someone interested in vocals would be awesome - screaming or singing - as I'm also into huge vocal harmonies (such as, Havukruunu's 2020 album). Right now we practice once a week (currently Monday or Tuesday nights, practice space in SE) and will be looking to play shows and record. Anyone interested should have a reliable way to get around and your own gear. Respond over email with a bit about yourself, the music you're into, and any past music you've made.