A Thousand Blights Of Fire - ValveDriver

14th Mar 2025 00:35 - 1 year ago
Description : EDIT 3/21/2025: I went back and boosted some of the mids, and the percussion to balance it out.

Fun fact about this track: In 2014 I posted a track called "Hatred Saint". recently, I found it collecting dust in a forgotten folder. When I listened to it, I thought, "This is good. But it could be better." So I opened it up, and began surgery. It still resembles the original, but it's evolution was so vast that it deserved it's own title. Maybe someday I'll re-upload the original for comparison.

Comments (16)

If you have time take a listen and give ValveDriver some feedback.

drumit4you
drumit4you 28th Sep 2026 17:32 - 1 day ago
That intro is epic, sounding like it came in a storm cloud, and then just got heavier! Nicely done!
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 22nd Jul 2025 19:13 - 1 year ago
Its hard to argue against perfection, but youre the chef and this is your cake. Extra frosting will only make it better, its already a 10/10 for me tho. I come back to this one alot man.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 3rd Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. Welcome back. I hope you have everything taken care of.
the47
the47 23rd Mar 2025 20:12 - 1 year ago
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secondnature1
secondnature1 22nd Mar 2025 07:04 - 1 year ago
Metal horns are up! Rock on ValveDriver :)
Jonathan (2NDNTR/7THGR)
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 23rd Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Rock on, Jonathan! Thanks, man.
Take care.
V.
fanisatt
fanisatt 21st Mar 2025 18:41 - 1 year ago
My english not so good man , I need the google translator every time... Anyway....it is very strong as I have already said because there are strong melody lines and rich chord progression here , not simply a metal piece with a strong guitar....!!! Bravo !!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 21st Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Fanisatt, I understand the language barrier,man. I completely get it. That can make communication a little difficult. Luckily, we do have Google translator. While it may not be a perfect translation, it definitely helps artists, (people in general) from all over the world to connect and share where we couldn't before!
Thank you for coming back for another listen. I truly appreciate it!
Take care.
V.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 17th Mar 2025 06:32 - 1 year ago
Woah! Yea! Love that Morrissey type bass synth! Excellent raw guitarage! From Morrissey to Massive Attack. What a creative transition or build I don't know what to call it but little bit of both blended in so seamlessly with main guitar
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 18th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate you taking the time. I'm glad you liked it.
Take care.
V.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 16th Mar 2025 23:21 - 1 year ago
Ooooo Bminor and Gminor both are great for basslines (while keys like A#m or F#m are not as easy for me because the relatively higher (or lower) pitch than other keys complicates things a bit. Anyway, I'll come up with some stuff, in a variety of tempos and patterns. When it comes to drums and 808s, I'm kinda like captain America - I can do this all day.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 16th Mar 2025 22:08 - 1 year ago
All right, that I can most definitely do. Any particular key youd like the bass to be in? And the desired tempo is important, of course
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Whatever you got, man. I can work with it. Generally, I stick to Bm or Gm, but I'm good with whatever you throw my way. If I can't get anything to stick, we can try something different.
fanisatt
fanisatt 16th Mar 2025 19:35 - 1 year ago
Very Strong !!!!! I love it !!!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks.
What makes it so strong? What exactly do you love about it?
Jkingz
Jkingz 16th Mar 2025 18:00 - 1 year ago
Awesome tune Valve driver, love it man. Heavy, guitary loveliness. Great job
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 16th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks, man. I appreciate it. Thanks for takin' the time.
Take care.
V.
exxttonee
exxttonee 15th Mar 2025 10:16 - 1 year ago
Insane!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you!
Dennel
Dennel 15th Mar 2025 08:11 - 1 year ago
7:09 minutes of pure Metal, just the thing to go with my morning coffee as I wake up the neighbors with my walls rumbling lol! Can't add anything more than what's already been said other than it's an exceptional piece of music. Thanks for sharing,

D
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Dennel. I appreciate that.
Coffee and metal is the cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast!
Like the saying goes, "I don't always listen to metal, but when I do, so do my neighbors!" right?
Have a good one.
Take care.
v.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 15th Mar 2025 05:16 - 1 year ago
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glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 14th Mar 2025 19:36 - 1 year ago
Hello ValveDriver, just doing a little surfing and stopped on your track a thousand blight of fire and right away the guitars caught my ears....it just happens that way since I kinda admire the guitar. I found it pretty interesting and definitely heavy metal....so many ways the guitar sound can capture your attention and this did. Its a good strong rock piece....just what you expect.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 15th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Hello Glenn.
I have to agree with you. Guitars have always been a major part of my life, and they do have a way of capturing your attention.
Thank you for the listen and the comment.
Take care.
V.
TrippleN97
TrippleN97 14th Mar 2025 19:30 - 1 year ago
This explains your experience in working with guitar mixes. You've been doing this a long time and it looks like guitars have always been your thing. I don't know a lot about hard rock but this song is fire. I'm looking forward to learning more from you sir.
N
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
N, hey man. Thanks for stopping by.
Although I have been doing this for a long time, I have to be completely honest with you, as far as producing/mixing goes, Guitars have really only been prominent in the last few years. Before then, I primarily worked in synth based music. But, I've been listening mostly to classic rock, blues, grunge, and heavy metal since the late 1970s. So I grew up completely immersed in, and with guitars being the main driving force behind my musical tastes.
As far as learning more from me, I'm glad to help out where I can. I am by no means a professional. Just someone who's picked up a lot of useful things along the way, and I'm still learning all the time!
Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. It always means more when it's not someones preferred genre, but they still take the time. I appreciate it.
Take care.
V.
Kayos2
Kayos2 14th Mar 2025 13:29 - 1 year ago
Hi , Aaron 2 - Something slightly Nirvana-ish came up in me when listening - the quality of this track, production-wise, is superb. I would say rock heaven, if there is such a place. Love the way you did the ending, with that blast of timpani. Nicely done. Kay0s
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 14th Mar 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Kay. Thanks for listening and commenting. I appreciate that. As far as there being a rock heaven, I hope there is such a place. That's where I plan on going! I guess I can hear a little bits of Nirvana in a few places, but to be honest, even though I absolutely love Grunge, and lived the grunge lifestyle in the 90s, I never really got into Nirvana. I was more into Alice In Chains and Soundgarden. (among others). Either way, with Nirvana being such a big name, I take it as a compliment. Thank you!
Take care.
V.

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