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Music and Media => The Music Circle => Topic started by: Diamond Dog on 26 Aug 2011, 03:19 am
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By Request - A thread devoted to all things metal past present and future. Wanna talk metal ? Do it here!
Warning : Don't like Metal? Fine - keep your witty observations and petty criticisms to yourself. This is not the place and we will hurt you. Go listen to whatever inferior form of music you enjoy and leave us to our business... and business is good.
Our Founder:
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Headbangers, let's crank it up! :rock:
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^^^^^^^ :bowdown: :rock: :rock: :thumb:
Hi DD,
Thanks,I am in
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Deadhead at heart ( 8)) but metal is in my soul too! Saw Motorhead on our wedding night in Vegas...
The other night at the bar we played a great mix on the juke box. Threw everyone off with chuck berry's Johnny b good, then the triple threat of iron maidens number of the beast, motley Crüe shout at the devil, slayer rein in blood, then ended the mix whith the blues brothers soul man... Lit the place up!
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This is my favorite metal album. This was my jam especially when I was 12/13 years old. So, in a way, this music helped to form me. Yikes.
Rock the f*@k on, doods.
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Rock the f*@k on, doods.
If there was a "Metal Circle" in AudioCircle, I'd vote for that to be the tag line. :icon_twisted:
Anyway, I was brought here by the link in another metal thread. In that thread I mentioned a previous metal thread. I've since found it >> HERE << (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=95403.0). It's a good thread and should be checked out by my fellow metal heads.
That's the thread I was first introduced to "Tool". 8) Good shit men.
Although, I've been on a Harry Connick Jr. kick recently.
Somehow I doubt that's gonna float here. :o
Rock on.
Bob
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I heard Metallica was doing a CD with Lou Reed...I don't get it. Is this even true? :duh:
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I heard Metallica was doing a CD with Lou Reed...I don't get it. Is this even true? :duh:
:lol: Yea, look at this (very recent) thread: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=97756.0
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Listening now to:
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Have fun, :rock:
Jerry
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This is my favorite metal album. This was my jam especially when I was 12/13 years old. So, in a way, this music helped to form me. Yikes.
Rock the f*@k on, doods.
Very nice album.I have a gold cd from Japan and sound is great.
Right now I am listening to the masters from 80s :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-GcSC86Tug&feature=related
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Good call on the Iced Earth. :beer:
I swear, Curse the Sky and Solitude almost single-handedly got me through a real bad time in late '92.
Iced Earth f*@king ROCKS!!! :beer: :rock:
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Stinkfist hooker with a penis vicarious riverchrist wings for marie.
:rock:
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Agree or disagree (I'd move Judas Priest up to #2)....here's a good list of metal bands....
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-art.html
Wow.... ...no Spinal Tap... :lol:
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Good call on the Iced Earth. :beer:
I swear, Curse the Sky and Solitude almost single-handedly got me through a real bad time in late '92.
Iced Earth f*@king ROCKS!!! :beer: :rock:
Nice to see the Iced Earth fun here. :beer:
One of my always favorite. :rock:
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Agree or disagree (I'd move Judas Priest up to #2)....here's a good list of metal bands....
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-art.html
Wow.... ...no Spinal Tap... :lol:
Good list and I have all of them right on my CD rack.But I think they are missing a lot just like this one.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xse6ocUkLQ
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Any one crazy for TROUBLE around here?
I think this is the only band that comes close to BLACK SABBATH and wish to see them live together.
And we can call it BLACK TROUBLE. :rock:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZV5y1UjeaE
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That's the thread I was first introduced to "Tool". 8) Good shit men.
Not much of a metal head anymore, but I have my moments. Got my first introduction to Tool at Bonnaroo several years ago and was blown away.
This thread made me pull up some Drowning Pool for a saturday morning listen with my coffee...
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Alt tittle for the thread... Mine Goes To Eleven
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Not much of a metal head anymore, but I have my moments. Got my first introduction to Tool at Bonnaroo several years ago and was blown away.
This thread made me pull up some Drowning Pool for a saturday morning listen with my coffee...
Yea, I'm the same way. Most of my tunes get me called "old man" by the family. But I have been known to knock things off the shelves upstairs with some AC/DC, Metallica, Tool type stuff.
Although, "Tool" for Saturday morning coffee is pretty hardcore. :lol:
Oh, and yea....mine has "11" on the volume knob too. :icon_twisted:
Bob
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RRoCkncvYo .... :rock: :lol:
And this....just in time for the hurricane... :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbkO9gcgIa8&feature=related
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Ooooh, you guys are warming the cockels of my blackened metal heart!
PRELUDE, you have good taste! Or if not, you at least have the same bad taste I have. No, I was right the first time. You do have good taste! :rock: Ha! I've got that Iced Earth album on cassette, I can't remember when I got it, but I remember being in love with the triplets and the tight, compressy guitar crunch. Pretty sure I got turned onto them thanks to Ula Gehret's zine. I know Iced Earth has done a ton of stuff since, but my interest kinda started and ended with that album. I guess there wasn't anything fundamentally that grabbed me.
My metal journey began with "And Justice For All". Freshman yeart of high school. I remember trying to wrap my head around what I was hearing - it sounded so abstract and amorphous at first. But then a switch was thrown with "Shortest Straw" and there was no turning back. No interest in them nowadays, and am totally at peace with that. Okay, so maybe I did buy the Big Four DVD, but that's the last time Metallica got my cash. Oh man, Overkill was also a HUGE favorite in those days (most killer live shows ever) along with all the '90s era standards; Pantera, Kreator, Testament, Sepultura, Morbid Angel, Pestilence, Obituary, Trouble, Candlemass (Sorry, just listing a bunch of bands to amuse myself, please stand by).
My love affair with Trouble began with the self-titled 1990 LP and then worked forward and backward. I saw them at a little dive bar in Milwaukee once with Cathedral. Man, that was fucking awesome. *wavy vision transition, harp strumming* Eric Wagner was like this stoned, almost unmoving mountain of hair. The dual Flying Vs kicking out those dry, crunchy riffs, the candles on the guitar cabs…Seeing Lee Dorrian this tiny, scrawny dude playing pinball and me too scared to talk to him. I still get a little verklempt over Trouble's stellar cover of "Breathe…" (not that I KNEW it was Donovan at the time, but hey I didn't know or care what killer metal songs were covers or not back then. Garage Days was just Metallica's best-sounding recording ever, to this day. Works for me. It's always been really hard for me to wind the clock back and appreciate NWOBHM bands in retrospect. The wires just aren't connecting for whatever reason.
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If you guys haven't checked out the HDTracks version of Metallica's S/T album (heresy, I know), you absolutely MUST: https://www.hdtracks.com/index.php?file=catalogdetail&valbum_code=HD093624955764.
I know, I know-- it sure ain't And Justice For All, and it definitely isn't Reign in Blood, but it's hi-rez METAL, dammit, and that's gotta be worth something :wink:
Now, the REAL trick is going to be my next step: taking all the badass metal vinyl I've collected (Opeth, Dillinger Escape Plan, Slayer, Mastodon, Emperor, Arsis, Animals as Leaders, etc) and converting it to hi-resolution audio files so I can enjoy metal without the compression whenever and wherever I want :thumb:
Great thread!!! Always awesome to see fellow metalheads in the community :rock:
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Lotsa great metal reissues happening. Vinyl.
Candlemass, epicus doomicus metallicus.
Sepultura, arise.
Slayer box set for less than the price of what I paid for reign in blood...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T0jgPJi1C4
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Ooooh, you guys are warming the cockels of my blackened metal heart!
PRELUDE, you have good taste! Or if not, you at least have the same bad taste I have. No, I was right the first time. You do have good taste! :rock: Ha! I've got that Iced Earth album on cassette, I can't remember when I got it, but I remember being in love with the triplets and the tight, compressy guitar crunch. Pretty sure I got turned onto them thanks to Ula Gehret's zine. I know Iced Earth has done a ton of stuff since, but my interest kinda started and ended with that album. I guess there wasn't anything fundamentally that grabbed me.
My metal journey began with "And Justice For All". Freshman yeart of high school. I remember trying to wrap my head around what I was hearing - it sounded so abstract and amorphous at first. But then a switch was thrown with "Shortest Straw" and there was no turning back. No interest in them nowadays, and am totally at peace with that. Okay, so maybe I did buy the Big Four DVD, but that's the last time Metallica got my cash. Oh man, Overkill was also a HUGE favorite in those days (most killer live shows ever) along with all the '90s era standards; Pantera, Kreator, Testament, Sepultura, Morbid Angel, Pestilence, Obituary, Trouble, Candlemass (Sorry, just listing a bunch of bands to amuse myself, please stand by).
My love affair with Trouble began with the self-titled 1990 LP and then worked forward and backward. I saw them at a little dive bar in Milwaukee once with Cathedral. Man, that was fucking awesome. *wavy vision transition, harp strumming* Eric Wagner was like this stoned, almost unmoving mountain of hair. The dual Flying Vs kicking out those dry, crunchy riffs, the candles on the guitar cabs…Seeing Lee Dorrian this tiny, scrawny dude playing pinball and me too scared to talk to him. I still get a little verklempt over Trouble's stellar cover of "Breathe…" (not that I KNEW it was Donovan at the time, but hey I didn't know or care what killer metal songs were covers or not back then. Garage Days was just Metallica's best-sounding recording ever, to this day. Works for me. It's always been really hard for me to wind the clock back and appreciate NWOBHM bands in retrospect. The wires just aren't connecting for whatever reason.
Your taste is just like mine. :thumb:
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This morning,I turned the computer on and see the picture of NY on the yahoo's front page.Then suddenly it reminds me the thrash masters.
NY
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Thrash masters
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8TF4Cj781I
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I recall buying some remastered Candlemass Cds awhile back and they were not really improvements. I get really super protective about my old metal albums now, because if the record industry decides to re-issue something you can usually count on it sounding worse. Then if anything happens to your copy you're hosed. The new one is probably going to be a brickwalled piece of crap. The word "remastered" makes me wince like mad.
Anacrusis did a really cool thing, though. Well first of all you can download all their stuff for free from a website which is cool. But for one record they re-mixed the thing to sound as they originally wanted. It's weird though, because it's warmer and less EQ'd, but I still prefer the crispy, weird old sound. But from a creative point of view I totally support what they did there, it's not just a mastering engineer tweaking the stereo mixdown.
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Balls To The Wall can't be beat. I don't really get into Accept as a whole, but Udo Dirkschneider cracks me up on like 3 different levels, and that song just kicks all kinds of ass.
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This is the new album but U.D.O is not with them.Some people are saying that he is better then U.D.O but I do not think so.MY whole love is U.D.O
Let's vote for this folks.
Is he better or not?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS_b104lI7s
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And this is the new U.D.O :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS3rq2nvIoU&feature=related
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Metallica's Ride the Lightning album is what really got me hooked. Around 7th grade or so my cousin bought Iron Maiden's Killers album. I just couldn't get into them even though I tried pretty hard, as the T-Shirts were bad-ass. I bought Ride the Lightning and it just kicked everything I owned's ass right from the opening track "Fight Fire With Fire." I bought Master of Puppets and Kill 'Em All the next week with my paper route money.
Funny thing is, Ride the Lightening is still my most played album. Maters of Puppets has better tracks, but Ride the Lightening is a far better overall album IMO, as it doesn't have a single track I've skipped in years.
The I bought Reign in Blood, which started my Slayer obsession. I just can't get into much of their stuff after Divine Intervention. Tom Araya just yells way too much. His best vocals by far were Reign in Blood. He stayed within his range, didn't really try to sing, and didn't yell the lyrics. It sounded far more evil and bad-ass that way IMO. There were some songs like this on World Painted Blood, and I really dug those ones. I can't stand the songs he tries to melodically sing or scream the lyrics on. "Read Between the Lies" form South of Heaven is one of my favorites. My favorite non-Reign in Blood song by far is "Temptation" from Seasons in the Abyss. It's got this straight-up evil and twisted vibe to it.
Tool has some really kick-ass songs. They just get too Prog and douche bag-ish for me. I just wish they'd have more actual songs on their albums, and actually made albums on a regular basis. Then there's the singer who songs in a dark corner the entire time during concerts. I really want to hate that band, but their songs are just too good.
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And I really wish Rage Against the Machine would get back together. 3 studio albums wasn't anywhere near enough. Maybe not metal in the strictest sense, but what else would you categorize them as?
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Stu Pitt, I fully agree with your analysis of Slayer's progress, especially vocally. I've bought the last few CDs out of a hope and sense of duty, but ahhhhm…it's just not that good. Listen to them once and then forget about them. All yelling all the time, songs with no personality, it's just like they want to be as heavy as possible but it's not working right. New Slayer is like TYPING IN ALL CAPS whereas something like South of Heaven hAd MucH mOre chARActer to it. Being shouted at isn't creepy and evil, it's just annoying. That reminds me…I really wish I had Seasons In The Abyss on another format than cassette… can't listen to it in my car. (Ironwood FTW! :rock:)
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Lots of good classic metal listed so far. Anyone into newer stuff? Like:
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or:
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or:
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There is a new discovery for me called crom.
It was a b side on an agoraphobic nosebleed 7".
Speaking of agoraphobic nosebleed, I really have taken a shine to Scott Hull and pig destroyer. Takes a bit for your brain to shift gears but it starts to make sense.
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I've got a couple Akercocke albums in my collection, but not that particular one. The production is a little bit thin-sounding and the playing a bit spazzy for me, but I'm on board for their approach to things. Haven't heard Gojira or the Crown.
I just bought "Aesthethica" from a band called Liturgy (via The Needledrop channel on YT) which is this weird black metal thing, but like super annoying in a weird way- as if this is what your grandma hears when she listens to ANY metal. Apparently they've got this really arty thing going on with a manifesto or something. I dunno, not sure about that.
I also got Blood Ceremony's 2nd LP, "Living With The Ancients" which ain't too shabby. Sounds great, nice big drums on there.
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Lots of good classic metal listed so far. Anyone into newer stuff? Like:
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or:
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or:
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I do like The Crown and saw them twice :thumb:
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I am sure that most of you know about this site but just in case if you do not, it is a good site to get your music.
www.metaldisc.com
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I"m glad you put this together :thumb: I'm going to write some reviews here in a bit of some bands you all might not have been aware of.
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I have that Gojira album. BTW, I own their other albums as well, and "From Mars to Sirius" the one you posted, is the only one worth owning.
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I"m glad you put this together :thumb: I'm going to write some reviews here in a bit of some bands you all might not have been aware of.
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I feel the same way :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTC1Ad0zksk&ob=av2n
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Favorite candlemass is the first one and hmmm, lemme think.
More Swedish heavy...
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12" 45 and extra dynamic
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Second favorite Candlemass...supposedly a Sabbath tribute.
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Also need to throw in rammstein.
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Favorite candlemass is the first one and hmmm, lemme think.
More Swedish heavy...
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12" 45 and extra dynamic
More Swedish :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTEi_PlFEWU
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oooooh dis 'gon be a big ol' thread.
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There is a reason I have high efficiency speakers and a krell amp.
My speakers are not a heavy load, my music is. :icon_twisted: :duh:
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I like Amorphis and I think every new album that I buy it seems like geting better and better.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ih1nesiYIo
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I like a dose of liquid metal once in a while (XM Sirius). My collection is littered with the old stuff like Iron Maiden, Megadeth & Metallica (every album), but I find myself listening to a lot more of the newer stuff (yes Gojira), Slipknot, Machine Head, Hatebreed, Killswitch, etc. (and older but still putting out new Opeth, Meshuggah, Lamb of God, etc.).
Now not to be a downer, but if anyone else tunes in to Liquid metal on XM, Mario, who I though was cool host, passed recently. Bummer.
cheers,
AJ
p.s. yes Neeko, I can listen to lots of classical and jazz...and still rock out to metal :lol: (and just about everything else)
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And good old days :rock:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5prpJMrWhs
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What's going on with System Of A Down? They did a short tour recently and then...?
D.D.
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System of down... Just was listening to them.
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Must I drag out the Encyclopedia Metallicus? :icon_twisted: :lol:
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Canadian Rob Halford :lol: :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWH255ID1Ec
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Must I drag out the Encyclopedia Metallicus? :icon_twisted: :lol:
Rob: Did a search on the Metallicus and it looks like it pre-dates me on AC - what's the story on it?
D.D.
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Spun this last night for the first time in a while - still blown away by it. Maybe the most intense 36 minutes in my collection - sets you up with Soldier's Side and then just frickin' pummels you with one frantic, ferocious tune after another and not a pooch in the bunch. All this and it name-drops Tony Danza...
I saw them on the support tour for this album -opening acts were Hella and The Mars Volta. Memorable moment : Daron Malakian telling the the crowd that anybody who hadn't applauded for Hella "had a tiny dick".
D.D.
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New Sepultura lp. Kairos. More rythmic grind than the alt-speed feel of their last lp Alex. Although I really dug Ludvig.
Kinda what I expect/want from sepultura.
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Lp reissue of Candlemass's second album. Scored a copy from a retailer who didn't know they were selling over a hundred $$$ now. Sounds very similiar to my original pressing.
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Rob: Did a search on the Metallicus and it looks like it pre-dates me on AC - what's the story on it?
D.D.
Limited edition. Worth a great deal of moolah now.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIOZVlwt_H4
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New Sepultura lp. Kairos. More rythmic grind than the alt-speed feel of their last lp Alex. Although I really dug Ludvig.
Kinda what I expect/want from sepultura.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=50924)
Lp reissue of Candlemass's second album. Scored a copy from a retailer who didn't know they were selling over a hundred $$$ now. Sounds very similiar to my original pressing.
Cool,I did not know SEPULTURA had a new one out.I did not like the newer ones but I can listen to Arise forever.
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Hmm, now I can't remember if I have "Nightfall" on vinyl or not…I think I do. Ages ago my parents took me to Washington DC. All I cared about was seeing Thomas Cole's paintings in the art gallery, and it was definitely worth it. Those suckers are HUGE!
My interest in Sepultura died with "Roots" if I remember correctly, but I will say that's a very cool album cover.
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Two more weeks :thumb:
I am also getting into this band now.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moZwgUex4aA
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Wow. Four pages in and we still haven't seen him.
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Yep. It's Metal. Turn it up.
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Okay, so maybe I'm old. :duh:
But only one other person has brought them up? Really?
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Alice Cooper never really flipped my switch, I dunno why. Maiden on the other hand, oh yeah.
Been really grooving on Crom lately. They were on an agoraphobic nosebleed b side. Scored what recordings of theirs I could find. Interesting combination of sampling loops and metal with the swords and warrior theme.
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The pursuit of Crom recordings led me to Conan.
Conans 12" 45s have the most saturated 2 chord metal tones I've ever heard on a recording. I enjoy them.
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Oh yeah, Candlemass is also issuing their box set "doomology" on vinyl.
It is an import and said to be limited to 700 sets. Release is in October.
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:lol: Oh man, I remember hearing the title track from this on a metal radio show years ago. It cracked me up. I don't mean that in a bad way - after all if heavy metal wasn't campy from time to time it would be less fun.
Ohhhh, I am loving those Conan covers. If I saw that in a store I'd be at the register right now, excited, but bracing for eventual disappointment. (It always happens. Hell, my own artwork is on two metal CDs from bands that suck. *sigh* But I have no idea about Conan's music yet; I'm just saying that's been my history with cool album covers.) This Dark Crystal "ripoff" poster is boss hog too.
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http://www.headofcrom.com/
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Oh...man. Can't help but think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IpNFC7aONy0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IpNFC7aONy0)
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Ok,I do agree with you guys about Grim Reaper and most likely I bought that for cover art and I thought it would be ok and that is it.
Once in a while I go to my cd Rack to pick some thing that I did not listen to for a long time to play it in the car when I drive to work and this one came right in my hand this morning.
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I grew up listening to metal until I discovered progressive music. Metal lost it's interest for me. Then the 80's hair metal thing turned metal into a joke.
Then a funny thing happened in 1992 that I was unprepared for, Images and Words by Dream Theater was released.
A friend recommended it to me, telling me it was progressive-metal. I couldn't quite wrap my mind around those 2 forms of music becoming a sub-genre, but of course being open to all forms of music, I purchased the CD. After one listening, it made total sense.
Here's a bunch of musicians that were the following generation of the original progressive bands, that grew up listening to metal, but also had the chops and musical knowledge to create complex, long form, pieces.
So 20 years later we have a plethora of various styles of progressive-metal bands that all have what I look for in music.
There's technical-metal:
Spastic Ink
Spiral Architect
Aghora
Atheist
Cynic
There's fusion-metal:
Anomaly
Electrocution 250
Panzerballett
Planet X
There's prog-metal:
Dream Theater
Sun Caged
Prymary
Wolverine
Zero Hour
Avant-metal:
Sleepytime Gorrila Museum
Diablo Swing Orchestra
Leprous
uneXpect
Ephal Duath
Obviously these lists could be much longer, but these listed are pretty representative.
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I like hairmetal. Did then, do now. Saw monster of rock in '84,mommas boys, accept, ratt, iron maiden.
Ratt blew doors on everything else that day. Not even close.
Saw the operation mindcrime concert and didn't really feel a connection.
There is a tatata ton of discrete individual metal themes and sounds. Something for everybody.
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I didn't really get into Queensryche back in the day, but when I listen to "Operation Mindcrime" these days I really like it. I slowly realized that there was a definite Pink Floyd influence there.
Wow, Grim Reaper deserves credit - they are hilariously bad in both audio AND video! I mean, take Candlemass - you listen to the audio and it's great, you create your own mental images but if you are unfortunate enough to see that early video of theirs...oh dear god NOOOO! It makes me wince! But wow, Grim Reaper looks as cheesy as they sound.
I got roped into the Spastic Ink thing thanks to its ties to Watchtower, but that stuff causes me mental anxiety. It's annoying on two levels; I know objectively that the person is highly talented but the music is sooo difficult to listen to. But I of course WANT desperately to like this highly technical and nerdy music theory shit and feel that if I don't I'm somehow this knuckle-dragging troglodyte who's too simple-minded to appreciate the finer things. I have the same musical guilt about jazz - there's this mysterious feeling that I'm SUPPOSED to think it's great, but I just can't do it.
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Any fans here? Once you go Black, you can't go back!
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61qy%2B9q6sRL.jpg)
I was a big Queesnryche fan back in the day. Started with Rage For Order and fizzled with Empire. 'Rage' and 'Operation' are still two of my favorite metal albums but don't seem to get much play anymore. I'll have to remedy that today!
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This band is made out of two bands. ICED EARTH + BLIND GUARDIAN and I only have two albums of them.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51061)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51062)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGMx0YkeTFQ
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I believe that UFO still holds the world record for the loudest concert and I wouldn't call them Metal. So, how that fit into the OPs original statement, I don't know.
Perhaps loud does not equal metal.
Wayner 8)
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Very true, Wayner. Loud is good, but only if "and Clear" follows it! Most metal shows I've been to had poor sound. In some cases what I heard was reduced to the peakiest frequency band within the guitar crunch. I don't know if that's strictly a case of resonances or if it is just how my brain was interpreting the loudness, but it's super annoying. I remember very well a Metalfest where the roadie was sound checking the guitar and the sound was only coming from the guitar cab. Then they put a mic in front of it and put it through the PA and my heart broke in a thousand pieces. It was sooooo sad, this reedy little buzzy noise. Fuuuuuuck…
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I'm not a big metal fan (forgive, too old), but I would have like to have heard (and felt) Metallica. I did see Deep Purple once up at Hinkley. We went t our motel room to listen to that one. I think the people in the first few rows had their intestines liquified when the concert started as I could feel the thump on my chest.
Wayner 8)
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I believe that UFO still holds the world record for the loudest concert and I wouldn't call them Metal. So, how that fit into the OPs original statement, I don't know.
I'd give UFO the nod as being a transitional hard rock / metal act at that time - there was a Schenker in that band for gawd's sake. I don't believe they ever laid claim to the title of "World's Loudest Band" although Deep Purple ( among others ) certainly did. The loudest dB reading I've come across was actually for Led Zeppelin @ 130. I was at a Motorhead show in a 1500-seater where they were taking dB readings at the board and were getting just south of 120. Loud ( but not Motorhead loud ) can be done cleanly - I saw a System Of A Down show in an arena and the sound was actually quite good - safe to say this is the exception rather than the rule in my experience...
D.D.
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I have the UFO live LP and if I get enough ambition, I will look up the back side, but I think I recall 142db! That my friends is F'ing loud. Poor Great Brittan.
:lol:
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I have the UFO live LP and if I get enough ambition, I will look up the back side, but I think I recall 142db! That my friends is F'ing loud. Poor Great Brittan.
:lol:
At 142 dB, poor France and Germany as well...
D.D.
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Any Gothic/symphonic metal follower around? i've been waiting for the latest nightwish album.
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Any Gothic/symphonic metal follower around? i've been waiting for the latest nightwish album.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iAH83evVmU
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I have the UFO live LP and if I get enough ambition, I will look up the back side, but I think I recall 142db! That my friends is F'ing loud. Poor Great Brittan.
:lol:
Actually, it was Chicago.
The first song starts out "HELLO CHICAGO, WOULD YOU PLEASE WELCOME FROM ENGLAND...U...F...O!
Awesome album BTW! It's been a fav of mine since the 70s when it first came out. :thumb:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=543s6zuY68s&feature=related
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Personally I am not that into pure "metal", mostly because it seems to have dipped into the cookie-monster vocal trend. Bands like Opeth and Katatonia have the musical background that I enjoy once in a while, but their death metal leanings make me skip through when the growls begin and the non-melodic thing starts.
So on that note, here's a few bands that keep that metal-type sound but also have melody and reasonable vocals, and a definite prog leaning as well (although some of this is shread-metal which needs smaller doses, and some have symphonic prog leanings with a heavier element).
- Porcupine Tree
- Riverside
- King Crimson
- Dream Theater
- Tool (some)
- Liquid Tension Experiment
- Gordian Knot
- Sieges Even
- Apocalyptica
- District 97
- 3
- Deep Purple (old school metal)
Bob
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There sure seems to be a plathora of female vocal led metal groups these days too, like
- Evanescence
- Within Temptation
- District 97
- and several more I can't think of right now
For the most part these all tend to blend together for me (not all, but most). It is OK once in a while but it seems their having a female vocalist is about all the uniqueness they bring to the table most times. In my view the music still has to be there behind the lyrics.
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(http://www.technodisco.net/img/tracks/s/sadus/1045506-sadus-chemical-exposure.jpg)
This little number has been enjoying an extended stay in my car's CD changer. Technically, since it was recorded in the olden times when you know, audio engineers had these silly standard levels and other such silliness, it is NOT 'louder than everything else'; as the Count Raven "Mammon's War" which is in the slot after this one, comes on and blows the doors off. Geesh!
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I just saw PENTAGRAM had a new album.
Did any one of you try this yet?
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51496)
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Hey metalheads!
I have two CDs to give away. High On Fire Blessed Black Wings and Death Is This Communion. CDs are in perfect shape, only opened to burn into itunes. Any takers?
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Hey metalheads!
I have two CDs to give away. High On Fire Blessed Black Wings and Death Is This Communion. CDs are in perfect shape, only opened to burn into itunes. Any takers?
Already got 'em, good stuff!
D.D.
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PM sent! :rock:
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51571)
This is gonna get people talkin'...
D.D.
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Thanx for the tip D.D. I'm scared already (Pain of Salvation analogy?). :scratch:
The Sadus album is awesome (Illusions), Reign in Blood intensity! :thumb:
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Always:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6180E4ZWl2L._SS400_.jpg)
Still cannot listen to just one song of it and have to turn the level up and up.. To me it is still some kind of norm.
Some others:
Death Angel (old & new!), Forbidden, Meshuggah, Opeth, Death, Atheist, Dark Angel, Metal Church (1st), Dark Angel, etc... Dream Theayer (Systematic chaos being the best), and of course the oldies AC/DC, Accept, Iron Maiden.
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This new Opeth...I've given it repeated listenings now and while I appreciate the complexities of it and all the fine playing and the fact that sonically it's gorgeous ( Steven Wilson strikes again!), the whole thing just seems.....sterile. It isn't connecting with me on an emotional level so far. You'd think that if this was the album Akerfeldt says he's been wanting to make since he was a teenager, there'd be more passion in it somehow.
We'll see how this comes across live when I see them in concert soon.
D.D.
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This new Opeth...I've given it repeated listenings now and while I appreciate the complexities of it and all the fine playing and the fact that sonically it's gorgeous ( Steven Wilson strikes again!), the whole thing just seems.....sterile. It isn't connecting with me on an emotional level so far. You'd think that if this was the album Akerfeldt says he's been wanting to make since he was a teenager, there'd be more passion in it somehow.
We'll see how this comes across live when I see them in concert soon.
D.D.
D.D. :could you please tell me when and where Opeth going to play soon.
Could be The Opera House?
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Greeting. :rock:
Well,I got out the show Friday night and I know that I had to stop in the store to get the new OPETH before go home and this is what happened. :duh:
First I saw that they had the limited one with the dvd and 3D cover so I took that.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52015)
Then I saw MASTODON had a new one too also I never heard the new SOILWORK was out last year so I got both.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52016)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52017)
Then I was walking out before I spend more and just saw the SAMAEL[ceremony of opposites] on gold cd XRCD. :o :o
Man I love this album and I had to pay extra for this and I already had the album for years but not a good recording.
So I got home with 4CDs. :thumb:
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D.D. :could you please tell me when and where Opeth going to play soon.
Could be The Opera House?
Prelude : Here you go.
http://www.opeth.com/home/tour-dates
D.D.
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Prelude : Here you go.
http://www.opeth.com/home/tour-dates
D.D.
Thanks,
I did see that page but I was keep looking under Toronto and could not find any thing.
Wow,the Vancouver is sold out.Here we are another riot. :duh: :lol:
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Sounds like a boy in a toystore Predule! :D
I'm curious about the Opeth, will order today! 8)
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Any Gothic/symphonic metal follower around? i've been waiting for the latest nightwish album.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=51115)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iAH83evVmU
Hi All,
Just discovered this thread 8)
So much to discuss and so little time :evil:
Re. these two quotes - Count me in.
Got all of the Nightwish albums and seen them a few times.
I do miss Tarja though - just a different world truly MONUMENTAL.
Tristania supported one of the Nightwish Shows - not to shabby a double bill eh! :D
On the Symphonic front Rhapsody and Dark Moor are worth checking out too.
Re. the comments on loudest;
Twisted Sister at Newcastle Mayfair were pretty much up there and Manowar, but nothing topped Motorhead at Middlesborough Crypt :icon_twisted:
I see some comments on UFO, caught them earlier in the year with Vinnie Moore on geetar - not too bad.
Saw them with Schenks a couple of times - He was in a class of his own.
Had tickets to see them a few years back with said shredder of the flying V only to have the show cancelled due to an off stage punch up the night before between him and Phil - Bummer!
Best Metal Concert - very,very difficult........
Most recently probably Heaven & Hell (RIP Ronnie - a true legend), Lamb Of God and Iced Earth triple header.
Prior to that Judas Priest/Scorpions Double Headliner - this was especially spot on as Klaus and Co. had to raise their game to compete with the almighty Priest - not a cigarette lighter to be seen all set :D
Got to admit though I've had a few fun nights with Y&T - Great tunes and Dave and the boys certainly know how to party.
I saw Blackfoot a few weeks ago Charlie and Greg T still giving it their all - Great Stuff.
Too many good nights :thumb:
Most of my audio listening is on vinyl and the metal discs, esp. the NWOBHM, still get plenty of spins;
Whitespirit, Samson, Maiden, Quartz, Motorhead etc. etc..
In fact the 'heads Overkill had a recent visit to the Sondek - Stunning!
I'd best shut up - Could be here all night.
Keep on rockin'
Dave
Sorry - One final thing
Balls To The Wall :thumb:
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^^^^^^^^^
Welcome to the Metal Thread Dave. :thumb:
Make sure to post anything interesting that you know.
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52127)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPzkYhKAjB8
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=52127)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPzkYhKAjB8
I like that album too! I just wish it sounded better. How does the XRCD sound?
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This new Opeth...I've given it repeated listenings now and while I appreciate the complexities of it and all the fine playing and the fact that sonically it's gorgeous ( Steven Wilson strikes again!), the whole thing just seems.....sterile. It isn't connecting with me on an emotional level so far. You'd think that if this was the album Akerfeldt says he's been wanting to make since he was a teenager, there'd be more passion in it somehow.
Really?
I see this as a completely emotional. Especially from track 5 (Nepenthe) to the end.
I actually wish it was more complex.
Gave it another listen last night. Close to brilliant for me.
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I like that album too! I just wish it sounded better. How does the XRCD sound?
The xrcd is just heaven and the good proof of excellent recording.But the old one is very bad and not enjoyable at all.
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I admit it. I'm a p___y. I've never liked to listen real loud... but I nonethless luvs me some metal. Thus I'd like to throw in some groups that I like into the mix:
August Burns Red - Mariana's Trench (From their CONSTELLATIONS album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07PBxKbzSFE
Dark Tranquility - Wonders at your Feet (From their HAVEN album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PE22PP4lKw
Parkway Drive - Horizons (From their HORIZONS album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZnVAOepD6U
Insomnium - Lay of the Autumn (From their ACROSS THE DARK) album)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cKYFwSEaOQ
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Really?
Really. Still.
Lacks the aggression which is a defining characteristic of metal. Sounds like readings from The Big Book Of British Prog,which is fine, but it's not metal. I'm not knocking it. I'm listening to it as I post this. It's enjoyable and well-crafted - perhaps a little over-crafted -but it's not metal.
D.D.
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Listening to the reissue of Candlemass -Nightfall.
This is a reissue that makes it hard to pick.
My original pressing is in good shape. They didn't get all goofy and add a bunch of ambiance in the remix.
Also ordered the Candlemass doomology box set.
Candlemass really scratches my itch.
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Finally just got the new Mastodon. Newbury was sold out when I went to get it the day it was released!
Listened 3 times so far. I'm really digging it! They seem to have channeled some past energies for this one. I like how it doesn't take itself quite as seriously as their past few releases. If you preferred Remission to Blood Mountain (as I did), you'll like this album. If you think Crack the Skye was their finest you may be a little disappointed.
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Really. Still.
Lacks the aggression which is a defining characteristic of metal. Sounds like readings from The Big Book Of British Prog,which is fine, but it's not metal. I'm not knocking it. I'm listening to it as I post this. It's enjoyable and well-crafted - perhaps a little over-crafted -but it's not metal.
D.D.
Oh, I totally agree that it's not metal.
But your original post was not about it's lack of metal-ness. Your original post concerned its being 'sterile' an lacking emotion.
My comment was stating my opinion that it is full of emotion.
But we both agree, Heritage is not a metal album, it's prog.
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Riot, fire down under" has been remastered by mister Grey and pressed at QRP.
I have my original copy which sounds like most 80's metal lps, dreadful.
This new pressing while not up to the standards set by the slayer or pantera reissues, is a welcomed improvement.
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Lamb of God boxset, on vinyl, on sale for 24 hrs at pop music. 100$ is a super deal, free shipping...
http://www.popmarket.com/?cid=nl%3A169170680&utm_medium=email&utm_source=uslegacy-popmarket&utm_campaign=email-uslegacy-popmarket-20111109-nl169170680&utm_content=nllink-a159ca9
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When a buddy & I where around 12 yrs young we would put our ears to his older brothers room (which was in his folks basement) and thats how I discovered Deep Purple & Black Sabbath. I'm still listening to those groups 38 yrs later. By the way, Sabbath(the original line up!) had a press conference a few weeks ago & announced they were in the studio AND a world tour would follow.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L0BxuqRXXw&feature=related
Slayer in Tokyo :thumb:
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=54622)
If you haven't checked out this Machine Head release from 2007, ohhhhhh BABY !!!
:rock: :rock:
D.D.
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Listening to a new reissue of electric wizard self titled.
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Lamb of God boxset, on vinyl, on sale for 24 hrs at pop music. 100$ is a super deal, free shipping...
http://www.popmarket.com/?cid=nl%3A169170680&utm_medium=email&utm_source=uslegacy-popmarket&utm_campaign=email-uslegacy-popmarket-20111109-nl169170680&utm_content=nllink-a159ca9
I like Lamb of God....will have to look into that.
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The lamb of god lp box set sounds pretty digital. Two dimensional, flat.
I'll send it to you with your platter.
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I already own all Lampb of God albums, no need.
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The lamb of god lp box set sounds pretty digital. Two dimensional, flat.
I'll send it to you with your platter.
Yeah, so does their CDs.
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Attention All Headbangers: If you get the chance to check out the massive documentary series " Metal Evolution " currently being shown on MuchMoreMusic in Canada ( I believe it played on VH-1 Classics in the U.S. ), it's definitely worth a look. The guys who did " Metal- A Headbanger's Journey " take an expanded look at the history of metal and all it's sub-genres. Loaded with interesting interviews and footage. I've seen seven episodes so far and there's plenty more to come...did I mention it's massive?
Very cool.
:rock: :rock:
D.D.
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Attention All Headbangers: If you get the chance to check out the massive documentary series " Metal Evolution " currently being shown on MuchMoreMusic in Canada ( I believe it played on VH-1 Classics in the U.S. ), it's definitely worth a look. The guys who did " Metal- A Headbanger's Journey " take an expanded look at the history of metal and all it's sub-genres. Loaded with interesting interviews and footage. I've seen seven episodes so far and there's plenty more to come...did I mention it's massive?
Very cool.
:rock: :rock:
D.D.
http://www.vh1.com/shows/metal_evolution/video.jhtml
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What some of your most rock out with your c**k out, head-banging favorite riff laden tunes? I have plenty. Right now, Lamb of God - Hourglass is up there.
http://youtu.be/QZelEJqWZyU
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Some other good ones....
I'm Broken - Pantera
Revolution is my Name - Pantera
Crawl Through Knives - In Flames
Ghost of Perdition - Opeth
Everytime I Die - Children of Bodom
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What some of your most rock out with your c**k out, head-banging favorite riff laden tunes? I have plenty. Right now, Lamb of God - Hourglass is up there.
http://youtu.be/QZelEJqWZyU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKm8TuEVPZQ :thumb:
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Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nba3Tr_GLZU
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Thanks for the link to the Sam Dunn documentary, Diamond Dog. I finally got around to watching the first episode. Man what a huge project!
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My first exposure to metal was hitchhiking when I was 14. Three big Samoan dudes in leather picked me up in a powder blue VW Beetle. They were cranking this on eight track tape:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56307)
Then there was:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56311)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56310)
and
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56309)
I saw UFO open for Blue Oyster Cult in 1977. BOC was a huge letdown after the UFO set.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56308)
Later I got into:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56313)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56314)
and
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56315)
Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and all the rest of the 80's metal bands - except the poseurs and hair bands - although some of them had some nice riffy songs. Then Grunge hit and I was off running in a different direction.
Next came:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56317)
and
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56318)
Today there is a lot of new metal that I like. This thread has exposed me to some bands I've never heard before...
Thanks,
Martin
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I like this band a lot and I have been listening to this album for few days now.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moZwgUex4aA
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Thanks for the link to the Sam Dunn documentary, Diamond Dog. I finally got around to watching the first episode. Man what a huge project!
You're gonna love it. The episode where he goes to Seattle in search of a link between metal and grunge is particularly fun.
D.D.
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I like this band a lot and I have been listening to this album for few days now.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56321)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moZwgUex4aA
I saw these guys a couple of months ago - they were the support act on the Heritage tour with Opeth.
D.D.
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I saw these guys a couple of months ago - they were the support act on the Heritage tour with Opeth.
D.D.
Nice :thumb:
How are they on stage D.D?
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Going to see Tool later this month and am psyched. Been wanting to see them live since forever. Anyone else seeing them this tour?
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Going to see Tool later this month and am psyched. Been wanting to see them live since forever. Anyone else seeing them this tour?
I didn't get tickets yet, but I am going to try to buy them to see them up here in Toronto on the 25th.
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Anyone here into Devin Townsend? I've been digging him for years and think he's highly under-rated. He may be a bit spastic for some of you. He can be very zany at times. Other times he's beautifully melodic and other times he's as heavy as you can possibly imagine.
Here's his latest video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-DKs0qfdEk&feature=related
And a live tune from his comic rock opera, Ziltoid the Omniscient:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sDc233bOKM&feature=related
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Nice :thumb:
How are they on stage D.D?
Sorry Prelude, I forgot to get back to you on this. :duh:
Katatonia was lackluster as a live act the night I saw them opening for Opeth - the material all shared a similar tempo and there wasn't much action on stage. I'm not really familiar with them but I thought they had some good tunage, though.
As for Opeth, let's just say I've never seen an audience spending so much time websurfing or checking their email on their smart phones. The Opeth set was basically metal-free - all the pre-Heritage songs which had any death-growling were completely avoided by the band and the crowd seemed to swing between puzzled, bored and pissed-off. It was an odd evening.
I've got tickets for Rammstein in the spring - are you going to catch them ? :rock:
D.D.
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No one here has mentioned Probot? If you've never heard them, look em up. A "must have" album for metal fans.
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Is Rammstein (or Emigrate) "metal"? It's the only thing I can listen to these days that's remotely related to metal. In my younger days, I loved metal and saw tons of bands (Dio, Ozzy, Queensryche, you name it). Then I discovered Stevie Ray Vaughn and perhaps I got older. Now, I have a token Ozzy CD, and that's about it.
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These may not be as "metal" as some of the others listed, but they are still fun to pull out and crank once in a while!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56708)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56709)
This one never leaves the disk changer in my car, one of my all time favorites.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56710)
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This is a must watch DVD if you are a Motorhead fan!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=56711)
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Ah-ha! It looks like Prong was responsible for digging out that guy's eyeball on the Scorpions album cover.
It might have taken me a decade, but I finally came around to Rammstein myself, like a week ago. (Thanks, YouTube!) Back in the day I was strongly against anything with synths and\or dance\electronic\industrial sounding and then of course I figured why listen to anything in a language you can't understand [insert joke about general unintelligibility of singers here] but I forgot all that crap. I think it's so cool that the same lineup has existed for the entire run. (Thanks, Wikipedia!)
I liked the Probot vinyl packaging and the idea of it more than the actual music. I think I listened to it once and that was it.
Prong made a huge impact on me in the Headbanger's Ball days, when a young lad had to search the ends of the internet-less earth for a drop of musical mercury. I remember buying the cassette, then my family went to my aunt and uncle's for some event, and I just had to go into the bathroom and unwrap it. Those were the days when some albums SMELLED better than others. (Thanks, offset printing industry!) Okay, that sounded weird. But the thing was that I had to hide my love for metal from my mom who was against it. She stole my Obituary cassette and I still resent it.
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I have yet to get into this thread because I have a lot to say and it will take a lot of work in and out of photobucket.
But anyway, I see that Metallica has apologized for the Lou Reed thing with.. Beyond Magnetic, I saw it in the store tonight and grabbed it in a "hell yeah" moment.
Also picked up the new Lamb of God which I can't wait to get into. They are probably the most consistently good band out. You can play any of their albums, all killer, no filler.
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Testament hasn't been mentioned yet? I always thought they should have been called 'The Big 5' - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer and Testament.
I saw Testament open up for Slayer back in '91 (my first concert). I liked Testament before the concert, but after seeing them, I ran out and bought all their tapes. Just a kick-ass band that I think hot over-shadowed by the big 4 IMO.
Talk about loud...
Testament's guitar player was sound-checking while we were waiting outside for the doors to open. The arena they played in had huge glass windows that were rattling, and you could hear every note as clear as day. Not to mention that he played the hell out of the guitar during his sound-check. Everyone outside was amazed.
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Testament hasn't been mentioned yet? I always thought they should have been called 'The Big 5' - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer and Testament.
I saw Testament open up for Slayer back in '91 (my first concert). I liked Testament before the concert, but after seeing them, I ran out and bought all their tapes. Just a kick-ass band that I think hot over-shadowed by the big 4 IMO.
Talk about loud...
Testament's guitar player was sound-checking while we were waiting outside for the doors to open. The arena they played in had huge glass windows that were rattling, and you could hear every note as clear as day. Not to mention that he played the hell out of the guitar during his sound-check. Everyone outside was amazed.
Good choice, I always liked them. I think when metal went the route of hair, makeup and MTV, I got into punk pretty heavy. There was however, a lot of good stuff out around that time, Kreator, Voivod, Death Angel, Death... etc.
Unfortunately now, I think Metallica is more compared to Nickleback, and other sheep radio crap like that. They have turned their back completely on their original fans... the people that got them where they are today through pirated tapes and word of mouth.
Metallica are the biggest sellouts in Rock and Roll history IMO thus far.
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Do you realize they were called sellouts when they released Ride the Lightning? I saw a YouTube video where Cliff Burton was commenting on them being called sellouts. It was pretty funny IMO.
Metallica didn't sell out IMO, they grew up/evolved. I've been a fan since I first heard them around Master of Puppets. I don't feel alienated, though I do wish they'd go back to performing pissed off instead of happy these days. I like their thrash stuff better than the newer stuff, but don't want to hear them try to replicate Master or Ride over and over again. I also think it would be pretty comical/sadly comical to hear guys nearing 50 singing about the same stuff they sang about in their 20s, but that's just me. I think St Anger was one of the worst albums ever, and Load and ReLoad should have been one album instead of two. Cut out the crap from both, and I think you have one solid album of about 12 songs or so. Different from what they previously did, but solid IMO.
This is such a long on-going debate between Metallica fans and Metallica bashers. No point in arguing it, as we're not going to settle it. Not that I think you were looking for an arguement.
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Do you realize they were called sellouts when they released Ride the Lightning? I saw a YouTube video where Cliff Burton was commenting on them being called sellouts. It was pretty funny IMO.
Metallica didn't sell out IMO, they grew up/evolved. I've been a fan since I first heard them around Master of Puppets. I don't feel alienated, though I do wish they'd go back to performing pissed off instead of happy these days. I like their thrash stuff better than the newer stuff, but don't want to hear them try to replicate Master or Ride over and over again. I also think it would be pretty comical/sadly comical to hear guys nearing 50 singing about the same stuff they sang about in their 20s, but that's just me. I think St Anger was one of the worst albums ever, and Load and ReLoad should have been one album instead of two. Cut out the crap from both, and I think you have one solid album of about 12 songs or so. Different from what they previously did, but solid IMO.
This is such a long on-going debate between Metallica fans and Metallica bashers. No point in arguing it, as we're not going to settle it. Not that I think you were looking for an arguement.
Oh, I'm not really bashing them music wise (which has been awful of late), I just detest them as human beings... lol.
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I don't care about a stylistic change, but in my view Metallica's songwriting went down the tubes and James' singing just got dead awful. There's a reason their older tunes can be covered by those cello guys, or the orchestra thing - because they're beautiful compositions that weave and flow. It just works. Now they play these awful, nothing, crap tunes. I dunno what they are, but it ain't working.
I don't begrudge them their success, I just don't care enough about the songs to want to buy the dang record. That's life though, you can only write so many classics and then you're out of gas. It can happen to anyone. Also, a tidal wave of competing awesome metal bands also dilutes their status. When I was in high school Metallica was essentially the figurehead of what metal WAS, when they came out with something new that was like a statement of what was possible in thrash. That view is completely gone now. No big whoop, though.
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I agree with most of what you guys said. It's funny... One was on the radio the other day and all I could think was "Why can't these guys write songs like this anymore?" It wasn't that I want them write another One or that it's a favorite of mine, it was that they haven't written anything epic, so to speak, since at least the black album.
I don't detest the entire band. I think all of them except Lars would be cool to hang out with for a few hours, in different ways.
I used to despise Load and ReLoad. The more I listen to them (not that often), the more some of the songs grow on me. Fixxxer in particular is a bad-ass song IMO.
I think Death Magnetic could have been close to epic if they had someone other than Rick Ruben. The songs individually are all over the place. They start one way, go another direction, then change again. They're too long, and I think they're as long as they are because they think that's what makes it a Metallica song.
Some of their best songs clock in over 7 minutes, but they never drag. The last few albums, the songs just drag on and on. If they shortened the songs and stayed with a main riff rather than changing it a few times within a single song, I'm sure a lot of people would have felt differently about the album.
There's just no excuse for St Anger though. It's my favorite coaster.
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I don't care about a stylistic change, but in my view Metallica's songwriting went down the tubes and James' singing just got dead awful. There's a reason their older tunes can be covered by those cello guys, or the orchestra thing - because they're beautiful compositions that weave and flow. It just works. Now they play these awful, nothing, crap tunes. I dunno what they are, but it ain't working.
I don't begrudge them their success, I just don't care enough about the songs to want to buy the dang record. That's life though, you can only write so many classics and then you're out of gas. It can happen to anyone. Also, a tidal wave of competing awesome metal bands also dilutes their status. When I was in high school Metallica was essentially the figurehead of what metal WAS, when they came out with something new that was like a statement of what was possible in thrash. That view is completely gone now. No big whoop, though.
echo.....echo.....echo....
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This topic has been covered before in some detail, however, I wanted to make a new one pertaining to my requests.
I have really been getting into Opeth lately. I had always written off most of their catalogue because of the growly vocals, but their music just kept drawing me in. Fortunately the growls come and go and seem to fit their more intense passages.
I've also been listening to Porcupine Tree and Katatonia. In all cases I am listening to most of their catalogue.
What I like about the above three is that while they are progressive, they are also very musical. It is not a bunch of musicians doing a circle jerk, which a lot of "prog rock/metal" bands sound like to me.
Was curious if you guys know any other "good" prog bands?
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You might check-out: Tool, A Perfect Circle, Trivium, The Ocean, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Dragonforce, and Meshuggah.
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Have you checked out Amorphis? They're Katatonia-ish with a bit of Pink Floyd thrown in.
Borknagar might suit you.
I'm sure you already know of Dream Theater.
Stratovarius (is that how you spell it?) is virtuostic, over-the-top prog metal. Not my thing but you might like it.
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This topic has been covered before in some detail, however, I wanted to make a new one pertaining to my requests.
I have really been getting into Opeth lately. I had always written off most of their catalogue because of the growly vocals, but their music just kept drawing me in. Fortunately the growls come and go and seem to fit their more intense passages.
I've also been listening to Porcupine Tree and Katatonia. In all cases I am listening to most of their catalogue.
What I like about the above three is that while they are progressive, they are also very musical. It is not a bunch of musicians doing a circle jerk, which a lot of "prog rock/metal" bands sound like to me.
Was curious if you guys know any other "good" prog bands?
I could never warm up to the "cookie monster" vocal stylings of Opeth. 8)
I'm guessing you've tried some older prog rock, i.e. Triumvirat, Focus, Aphrodite's Child, Starcastle? :dunno:
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I'm a big fan of Katatonia's "Discouraged Ones" album which is more like a goth\metal type of thing with the downer, moany style vocals. I haven't explored much of their other stuff, though. I think I got the CD free back when I was doing my zine. I'm not entirely clear on what "Prog" means exactly, there's quite a variety amongst the bands mentioned thus far.
Personally I tend to go for Regressive Metal. It sounds really bad, but it does allow you to time travel.
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May I add Edenbridge to this list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1dJDzB2OFU
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Dilinger Escape Plan, The Ocean, Mastodon, The Mars Volta, Isis
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Been around awhile but Magnitude 9 is a favorite of mine. I really dig the work Opeth did with Porcupine Tree.
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There is a ridiculous amount of prog rock/metal out there, and it covers a wide, wide spectrum. I spend a lot of time exploring this area. It is a bottomless pit of interesting corners to dig into.
I will give you a couple of favorites of mine from the last couple years.
The first is Leprous - Bilateral. I think this is the best prog metal album of the last few years. Very musical, excellent strong songwriting, great performances by everyone especially the vocalist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=986iAyQpr1U
My second favorite metal album last year after Leprous was Autumn - Cold Comfort. This isn't "typical" prog metal (whatever that means). It is a very smooth, mid-range female singer with music that sounds like a metal band playing smooth jazz in an intimate club. I'm sure I'm doing a terrible job of describing this, so have a listen. This album is solid and engrossing from the first note to the last. This is one of those that completely transports you if you listen to it late at night on a high end system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX6awxKdEQ8
Riverside - Anno Domini HD . This is what Porcupine Tree would sound like if they were a metal band. Some other Riverside stuff actually sounds very similar to PT, but this album is pretty heavy, and is also by far their best IMO. (sound quality not so great on Youtube, sorry). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5whn4_-0j0s
I could sit here and do this all night, but it is past my bedtime. :) If you like, I can do some more later.
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Hey Josh,
How is Canada treating you?
I've been listening to the following recently and enjoying them. Not all are strictly metal, but all are prog:
- Anathema - Falling Deeper
- Discipline- To Shatter All Accord
- Phideaux- Snowtorch
- Haken - Visions, Aquarius
- Steve Hackett - Beyond the Shrouded Horizon
- Steve Wilson - Grace For Drowning
- Mars Hollow - World In Front Of Me, Mars Hollow
- Karmakanic- In a Perfect World
- Riverside - Memories in my Head
- 3 - Ghost You Gave to Me
- Dream Theater - A Dramatic Turn of Events
- Subsignal - Touchstones
- Tangent - Comm
- Beardfish - Mammoth
- Pineapple Thief - Someone Here is Missing
- Moth Vellum - Moth Vellum
- RPWL - The RPWL Experience
- Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard, Far Skies Deep Time
- Parzivals Eye - Fragments
Enjoy,
Bob
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Thanks guys!
I've heard of many of those mentioned. Quite a few I wouldn't think of as prog, but that is a controversial tag anyway. Like I said, i am picky.
I took a listen on Grooveshark at work today, to some of them:
Anathema -- really not digging the vocals, music was ok, but vocals not sure I can get past.
Phideaux -- not really my style...
Mars Volta -- ok, but the vocals are irritating to me
Tool -- one of my favorites
APC -- Maynard, enough said
Trivium -- hated the vocals the one time I heard them
Messugah -- ditto
The Ocean -- need another listen
RPWL - was kinda bored listening to it
Mastodon - just don't really like them.... it comes down the vocals I guess
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A few that come to mind:
Green Carnation
Evergrey - alot of good albums
Pyramaze - Melancholy Beast is a good one... prog/power metal
Another to check out, although I wouldn't really call them prog metal:
Mercenary - Hours that Remain, Architect of Lies... other albums have more growl/scream vocals
On a side note - I definitely like some of the bands mentioned here - Amorphis, Katatonia, Trivium (although definitely not prog), Porcupine Tree...
And if someone wants to try out something new - check out Eluvietie for some Swiss folk metal... I'm really digging this band. Of course, not everyone will like the male vocals.
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Don't overlook Isis.
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If you are looking for better vocals then definitely check out:
- Moth Vellum
- Discipline
- 3
- Parzivals Eye
- Izz (a local Brooklyn group)
- Big Big Train
- Brother Ape
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Trivium -- hated the vocals the one time I heard them
I hear ya! That style of growl (monotone and arhythmic) gets on my nerves. Why I can't listen to Atreyu either! Thats the fatal flaw of so many metal bands these days.
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I hear ya! That style of growl (monotone and arhythmic) gets on my nerves. Why I can't listen to Atreyu either! Thats the fatal flaw of so many metal bands these days.
Except at this point, I'd call Atreyu a "screamo" band... and I find all of their vocals just awful, the singing included. I think Trivium is much more talented, musically and vocally.
In any case, while I listen to alot of bands that use growl/scream vocals, I can certainly understand why people don't like it.
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Have you heard Intronaut? I hesitantly recommend them as their music is way cool but they do have cookie monster vocals. Give it a listen and see if you can tolerate. Saw them live a couple of years ago opening for Mastodon and was way impressed.
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I can't believe I forgot Intronaut, I have all their CD's. Imo VOID is the best.
They have one of the finest drummers in any genre, he is fully poly-dextrous, he can play different patterns with each limb. Very complex music.
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+11 on Tool & Porcupine Tree. They are Progressive Metal, which is not the same thing as Progressive Rock. For Prog Rock, King Crimson has pretty much taken things to there (il)logical conclusion(s), some of which includes rubbing up along side Prog Metal.
So, for some more Geezer Perspective...
Prog Rock that has yet to be mentioned: Can, Gong (and spin-offs), Hawkwind (and spin-offs), Soft Machine.
Prog Metal that has yet to be mentioned: Fates Warning.
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Porcupine Tree a metal band ( prog or otherwise )? Even Deadwing isn't really a metal album...There's metallic shadings used on a lot of their albums but do you really think Porcupine Tree is a metal band ? I dunno about that...
D.D.
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No, I don't even think of Porcupine Tree as hard rock, although its getting close. Definitely not metal, but the thread title was Prog Rock and Metal. PT = prog rock, Opeth = prog metal, IMO.
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Check out:
Amplifier "The Octopus" (2 hours of music)
Dark Suns "Orange"
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Green Carnation tune 60 minutes long! Pretty awesome.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Light+Of+Day+Day+Of+Darkness/3KHD6U?src=5
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Prog Metal that has yet to be mentioned: Fates Warning.
Hell Yeah! Awaken the Guardian, baby!
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Not sure if this exactly fits but if you have touble getting around the vocals how about
Russian Circles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-hJtJrXxc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-hJtJrXxc)
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No grunting in this song. And yes I concur, grunting is not me. But if the band is good I'll get around it. (Grunting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqyjQ6-avK8&feature=relmfu
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Porcupine Tree a metal band ( prog or otherwise )? Even Deadwing isn't really a metal album...There's metallic shadings used on a lot of their albums but do you really think Porcupine Tree is a metal band ? I dunno about that...
D.D.
On the Metal Spectrum, I would definitely put them to the lighter end.
To use what will probably be a bad example... Cheap Trick had a similar problem, back in the day. If all you heard was what was on the radio, they were a pop band. If you listened to the albums all the way through, they're a rock band. These days, I doubt most people would think twice about putting them in the rock category. Maybe I have it wrong about PT... It happens.
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Not sure if this exactly fits but if you have touble getting around the vocals how about
Russian Circles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-hJtJrXxc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2-hJtJrXxc)
Russian Circles is one of my favorite prog metal bands. Know why? No vocals. All instrumental.
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Actually I consider my favorite metal band of the past three years to be very prog. They're called Black Cobra. They are an extremely talented drummer and guitarist, and that's it. I took five friends to see them and they were all blown away by the complex barrage of riffs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guLn00BO4xQ
Watch that video. The song starts off really simple and then they proceed to tear your head off and sound like a full band while doing it. There are some really wicked time changeups in there and the riffs are fresh. That final riff is money... I think they are the best metal band out today. My favorite at least. They sound note for note perfect live, incredible.
On the more aggressive side of things but totally prog. I've met them both and was able to actually have a beer with them during a show. Very smart, nice, talented guys. Decent people for sure.
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relevant...well sorta....
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Lost of good stuff to check out in this thread!
Never heard of Russian Circles before, good stuff! I also liked what I heard of Green Carnations.
RC I would categorize more as postrock, but that is all a name, its awesome none-the-less.
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"Near Death Metal" :lol:
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Camel is another good, older prog rock band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVnCyDoQlQ
It's obviously moving away from the prog rock/metal genre, but if you like the Russian Circles/post-rock sound, you might like:
Mogwai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCj-HhfC65M
Maseratti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhwahZU5mFk
Balmorhea (not post-rock, but similar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dssvKz1oaWk
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I consider Russian Circles and Mogwai to be post metal, with Balmorhea similar to post rock Sigur Ros. JMO.
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I consider Russian Circles and Mogwai to be post metal, with Balmorhea similar to post rock Sigur Ros. JMO.
Yeah, that sounds about right.
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Post-rock? No, technically they are Doom Metal (my favorite genre - High on Fire, Sleep, Crowbar) and their playing is very technical and progressive, emphasis on insane, very unique riffs and time changes. If you can handle intense, furious music like that, they are the top of the line.
And they have a new album, how did I miss that. Amazon I can't click on you fast enough. The three albums I have are among my very favorites of any genre.
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Who is doom metal?
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Camel is another good, older prog rock band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVnCyDoQlQ
It's obviously moving away from the prog rock/metal genre, but if you like the Russian Circles/post-rock sound, you might like:
Mogwai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCj-HhfC65M
Maseratti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhwahZU5mFk
Balmorhea (not post-rock, but similar)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dssvKz1oaWk
I like the camel a lot and I have all the albums by them :thumb:
Eloy is another good one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqNuT6tOPPY
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As someone has already stated, there are way, way too many to list - but some not yet mentioned that you may consider trying -
Archive (my current favourite is Controlling Crowds I-III) a British based band that for some reason beyond me just go nowhere in the UK yet are truly massive on the continent. Completely under my radar until recently.
Don't make the mistake of picking on individual tracks as their style varies totally throughout the album. Try and compare (you tube) collapse/collide (live in Athens is worth hunting out on you tube)with Bastardised Ink, you'll see what I mean. Well written / crafted and more important to me, well recorded.
Just taken delivery of Controlling Crowds part IV today, and they have a new album in the wings.
Another well worthy of finding out is Crippled Black Phoenix.
Truly amazing album titles, fantastic writing, but very mediocre recording / mastering. They have a new one out that is apparently much better on the recording front - I have yet to recieve my copy so cannot comment.
200 tons of bad luck & I vigilante are good starting points :-)
With regard to Steve Wilson - you may be aware that he is shortly releasing a collaboration album. The following arrived in my email last week :-
STORM CORROSION is the long-discussed and highly anticipated collaboration between two of the current music scene's most innovative and multi-talented artists: PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt of OPETH. The pair have been friends since the late '90s, when Wilson co-produced OPETH's revered 'Blackwater Park' album. Over the years, they'd often spoken of working on a project together, but it wasn't until recently that they managed to make something happen, when Mikael flew over to visit Steve in the UK and they ended up in Wilson's home studio throwing ideas around.
That visit was the nascence of a whole self-titled album, written and produced by the pair and mixed by Wilson.
The sound of STORM CORROSION can best be described as enchanting, orchestral, ambient, epic (half the album's tracks clock in around the ten-minute mark) and nothing short of surprising to the new ear. However, the musicians' respective fanbases will be primed to appreciate the new output, with Wilson's recent solo album, 'Grace For Drowning' and OPETH's 'Heritage' having brought them to a logical place to understand STORM CORROSION. This eponymous collection is almost viewed as one side of a musical triangle.
Says Wilson: "If you'd asked me three months ago about the music, I would have said, 'Expect the last thing you would expect.' But actually, now that 'Heritage' and 'Grace Of Drowning' have come out, I don't think it's going to be that much of a shock to people, because it's almost like a third part of the trilogy, in a way. If anything, it's even more orchestral, even more stripped down, even more dark, twisted and melancholic... but it certainly feels like it comes from the same place as 'Heritage' and 'Grace For Drowning', which indeed it does because it was written during the same period."
"Some of the music on this record I think is the most beautiful music I have participated on ever," adds Åkerfeldt. "There's some magical sections on there. Musically I think we've created something earthy, a bit frightening, exhausting, profound and rather intense - All at the same time. I can safely say I don't know any other band or artist that sounds anything like STORM CORROSION. I guess that was also one of our goals, so to speak."
Wilson also said that on the album, Akerfeldt did most of the guitar work, while Wilson concentrated on the keyboard parts and arranging the music. He described it as containing a lot of orchestral parts, and as "Mellow, strange, and disturbing". Akerfeldt has confirmed that the album will contain 6 tracks, with each one being over ten-minutes long.
According to the label's VP, the album is a beautiful piece of work that will appeal to fans of Steven and Mikael's past records, while at the same time exploring new avenues for both artists.
Bet you can't wait!
Track List: TBA
You also need to be aware of this:-
STEVEN WILSON - Catalogue / Preserve / Amass (CD)
Price: AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER SHORTLY http://www.swhq.co.uk/headphone_dust_mailorder.cfm
Description : Limited edition of 3,000 copies. Live CD in 6 panel digipack, featuring highlights from SW's first solo tour of Europe, with the band of SW, Marco Minnemann (drums), Nick Beggs (bass/stick), Adam Holzman (keys), Theo Travis (flute/sax), and Aziz Ibrahim (guitar). 7 tracks, 70 minutes of music remixed into pristine sonic audio, capturing all the energy and beauty of this audio visual spectacular. Note that this CD will be exclusively available at shows on the forthcoming tour and via mailorder from Headphone Dust, it will not be available from Burning Shed or any other store.
1. No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun (10.54), 2. Index (5.03), 3. Deform to Form a Star (8.29), 4. Sectarian (7.22), 5. No Part of Me (6.04), 6. Veneno Para Las Hadas (7.28), Raider II (24.47)
Dont worry, more are being made available.
That should keep you busy for a while?
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Who is doom metal?
1.Celtic Frost
2.Samael
3.Beseech
4.Paradise Lost
5.Pentagram
6.Trouble
7.Primordial
8.Electric Wizard
9.Candlemass
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Who is doom metal?
Black Cobra. Doom, sludge, they are interchangeable.
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Also this one should be count as dooooom. :lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYZkFOZoP-o&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL72BDDBA3B27FF29B
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This is a decent and free doom metal sampler from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Doom-Metal-Metalhit-Sampler/dp/B004F91KGK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330040094&sr=8-3
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...know any other "good" prog bands?
Didn't see these guys mentioned Josh...their pretty good.
Spock's Beard (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_7?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=spock%27s+beard&sprefix=spock%27s%2Cpopular%2C211)
I was playing their "X" album just the other night...
Some videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ_ZFUx605E&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL040C35FAA81452B7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-lI7Nppz0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLR7d-Jxb7Q
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Spock's Beard. I'd been meaning to check into them. Thanks for the reminder!
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1.Celtic Frost
2.Samael
3.Beseech
4.Paradise Lost
5.Pentagram
6.Trouble
7.Primordial
8.Electric Wizard
9.Candlemass
High on Fire, Sleep, Acid King, Orange Goblin... I love that god-of-the-riff, bottom heavy, often slow, turgid southern music found in doom/sludge metal. In general despite being from the Seattle area I think all my favorite music hails from the south.
Wizard is an english band but very much a part of the sound.
Anyway, sorry to take the thread elsewhere. But my initial recommendation stands.
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Didn't see these guys mentioned Josh...their pretty good.
Spock's Beard (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_7?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=spock%27s+beard&sprefix=spock%27s%2Cpopular%2C211)
I was playing their "X" album just the other night...
Some videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ_ZFUx605E&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL040C35FAA81452B7
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-lI7Nppz0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLR7d-Jxb7Q
Been listening to them for a while now. Wasn't sure if they'd satisfy the OP's itch. Just out of curiosity, Chris, do you prefer the newer or older stuff? I prefer the newer stuff but old fans (before the original singer/songwriter left) seem to absolutely hate the newer stuff.
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Spock's Beard. I'd been meaning to check into them. Thanks for the reminder!
There is a distinct difference between Spocks Beard - old and new (after Neil Morse left). I distinctly prefer the original band with Neil in it, but YMMV. The new band seems to be successful, but it just doesn't have the same sound and energy and originality.
If you do like the old sound, and are partial to Flower Kings too, then I recommend checking out Transatlantic. It's a sort of super band.
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I kinda put Spock's Beard, Flower Kings, & RPWL, from what I've heard of them in the frillery fru-fur camp of prog rock. Just not quite my thing. I prefer far less keyboard, far more guitar riff, manlier vocals.
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I kinda put Spock's Beard, Flower Kings, & RPWL, from what I've heard of them in the frillery fru-fur camp of prog rock. Just not quite my thing. I pretty far less keyboard, far more guitar riff, manlier vocals.
Yep, that's what I thought you were lookin' fer.
Boysetsfire? Vocals aren't too bad. Guitar writing is pretty good. Maybe not prog enough for you and they unfortunately have a few too many arena-style anthems. Tomorrow Come Today is my fav album.
Nothingface? Growl + clean vocals. Kick-arse riffage. Their last album Skeletons definitely approached prog in some songs.
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Josh, just found this and thought you might like it.
Touchstones - Subsignal
Bob
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Josh, just found this and thought you might like it.
Touchstones - Subsignal
Bob
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baTNKOcnHvo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Izjn9XJ4Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJJm5qCABRQ&feature=related
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Josh, just found this and thought you might like it.
Touchstones - Subsignal
Bob
Interesting....the end actually reminds me of a lot of modern trance music.
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Opeth's cover of Bridge of Sighs by Robin Trower
http://grooveshark.com/s/Bridge+Of+Sighs/3XRqPf?src=5
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I haven't seen them mentioned, but you might like Symphony X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO-cpWpzxVA
Since you don't like the growly lyrics, what about some of the heavier instrumental guitar stuff like:
Andy James
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmwL1jBqO0
Gru (Piotrek Gruszka)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7ZAbNs47Ho
Joe Stump
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvMC5hkrdeI
Buckethead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsIzou8bYyk
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yngwie :green:
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How does King Crimsons' post 1981 work compare to their pre 1981 work?
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Progressive metal department:
Fates Warning "Disconnected" is very, very good. The band's catalog is a bit spotty but this is their best IMO. They added Kevin Moore, who was a big part of Dream Theater's two best albums (Images & Words, Awake) and made a big difference with FW. Kevin also worked on their "A Pleasent Shade of Gray" album. Jim Matheos' guitar, Mark Zonder's drums and Ray Alder's (who I much prefer to James LaBrie) vocals are all first rate.
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Progressive metal department:
Fates Warning "Disconnected" is very, very good. The band's catalog is a bit spotty but this is their best IMO. They added Kevin Moore, who was a big part of Dream Theater's two best albums (Images & Words, Awake) and made a big difference with FW. Kevin also worked on their "A Pleasent Shade of Gray" album. Jim Matheos' guitar, Mark Zonder's drums and Ray Alder's (who I much prefer to James LaBrie) vocals are all first rate.
I lost track of Fates Warning after Perfect Symmetry, unfortunately. Good to hear they're still going strong. Have you checked out OSI? It's Matheos, Moore and a few other great players. I think it's good but not great. Moore does some singing and he's not as strong a singer as a keyboardist.
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Good old days.
Iron Maiden is on tour with Alice Cooper. :thumb:
http://www.ironmaiden.com/tourdates.php
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61m5VGVUkiL._SS400_.jpg)
Hank 3's Attention Deficit Domination
HANk3
Heavy Metal slow and driving. with that Hank 3 voice wow does he sound like his G dad oh for those that don't know this Hank Williams grandson who just can't decide what kind of music he wants to play he does every think from traditional country to heavy metal and thrash/noise im liking this alot
check it out :thumb:
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I mentioned Crippled Black Phoenix a while back.
Their new album (Mankind) the Crafty Ape finally arrived today and has been on repeat since.
A quick look at this and a few others on Youtube just may tempt you to have a listen to the album on Spotify etc?
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-hww41CRS0E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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How does King Crimsons' post 1981 work compare to their pre 1981 work?
Completely and utterly different bodies of work, but always King Crimson. KC have had several distinct periods marked by radical changes of style and personnel.
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I kinda put Spock's Beard, Flower Kings, & RPWL, from what I've heard of them in the frillery fru-fur camp of prog rock. Just not quite my thing. I prefer far less keyboard, far more guitar riff, manlier vocals.
How does the heavy jazz-rock fusion style sit with you? I highly recommend Morglbl. Christophe Godin is an insanely great guitarist. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8G8GRg7tX8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8G8GRg7tX8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoAqbaethU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwoAqbaethU&feature=related)
Also check out The Aristocrats with Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, and Marco Minnemann.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LviwXAlPnec&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LviwXAlPnec&feature=related)
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I lost track of Fates Warning after Perfect Symmetry, unfortunately. Good to hear they're still going strong. Have you checked out OSI? It's Matheos, Moore and a few other great players. I think it's good but not great. Moore does some singing and he's not as strong a singer as a keyboardist.
I never warmed to OSI. It was one of those projects where the whole was less than the sum of the parts.
Moore is a fine keyboardist but also contributed to Dream Theater's songs, which have slipped quite a bit down through the years since he left.
Another favorite is "Liquid Tension Experiment" but that veers more into fusion territory. It's Petrucci, Portnoy and Rudess from Dream Theater with the great Tony Levin on bass. The opener, "Paradigm Shift" will turn a few heads as it opens at full throttle and takes no prisoners for nearly 9 furious minutes.
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Neither here nor there perhaps....
Don Caballero:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0TnIwDbk4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik0TnIwDbk4)
Hella:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI&context=C3f4cd5dADOEgsToPDskLGVsa4L-OgmRpF9XzLupFg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI&context=C3f4cd5dADOEgsToPDskLGVsa4L-OgmRpF9XzLupFg)
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For Prog Rock, what about Muse?
For Prog Metal, what about SOAD?
D.D.
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Hella:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI&context=C3f4cd5dADOEgsToPDskLGVsa4L-OgmRpF9XzLupFg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdMDcG3zAEI&context=C3f4cd5dADOEgsToPDskLGVsa4L-OgmRpF9XzLupFg)
I saw Hella a few years back - they were supporting SOAD along with The Mars Volta. Hella got the usual semi-interested reaction from a crowd who was clearly there to see System. This did not go un-noticed by Daron Malakian who gave Hella a shout-out during SOAD's set and added that anyone who hadn't applauded Hella's set " had a tiny dick". 8)
D.D.
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Heh-heh...maybe there were some drummers in the audience already feeling a little impotent after watching Zach's right foot....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtL6YaxuiIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtL6YaxuiIA)
I doubt I could do that if I had three feet on my leg and a turbine for an ankle.
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One of my favorite genres!
Here's a few off th4e top of my head.
Prymary
Tragedy of Innocence or The Enemy Inside
Both very heavy, dark prog-metal with tons of emotion and chops from hell.
Pain of Salvation
The kings of dark emotional prog-metal. The ones to own are One Hour by the Concrete Lake, Perfect Element and Remedy Lane. Their music is deceptively complex, because they don't use complexity to show off, only to serve the emotional content of the music.
Avoid Scarsick and Roadsalt. Not sure what they were thinking, but they REALLY went off the rails with these.
Riverside
Sometimes compared to PTree, but more progressive. Boarders between modern progressive and prog-metal. More into creating atmospheres than showing off chops.
Haken
Aquarius and Visions are both worth owning. Sometimes they can sound like the Flower Kings, other times intense prog-metal with growls.
Leprus
A very interesting combo of prog and prog-metal. I even hear some avante-prog.
Cynic
Highly complex technical prog-metal. Traced in Air is incredible! Some growling vocals.
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Completely and utterly different bodies of work, but always King Crimson. KC have had several distinct periods marked by radical changes of style and personnel.
Discipline,Three of a perfect pair and Thrak are some of my favorites.post 1981 with Adrian Belew on co-lead guitar and vocals is my favorite version of King Crimson.as good as Robert Fripp is on Guitar i like Adrian Belew even better :thumb:
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I saw King Crimson on the Discipline Tour at the Pier in NYC and they were tremendous. That was one of the best musical performances I've ever seen.
Andrian Belew looks like somebody's uncle at a barbacue; he was having so much fun jumping around and carrying on while Robert Fripp never got up out of his chair. He must have been feeling especially extroverted as he was facing the audience...
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One of my favorite Opeth song....Opeth I think is the Wagner of heavy metal.
http://grooveshark.com/s/Hex+Omega/11PbMp?src=5
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Simoon,
I am familiar with Prymary and POS mostly due to you. I only like POS so-so. I like Riverside, especially Anno Domini HD.
I dig that Cynic album. I am listening to it on grooveshark and its what I consider progressive. It ever so slightly reminds me of Agalluch, I am not sure why.
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I saw Hella a few years back - they were supporting SOAD along with The Mars Volta. Hella got the usual semi-interested reaction from a crowd who was clearly there to see System. This did not go un-noticed by Daron Malakian who gave Hella a shout-out during SOAD's set and added that anyone who hadn't applauded Hella's set " had a tiny dick". 8)
D.D.
Must be their stupid name. It would be like if RUSH had called themselves "Tubular Dude".
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they remind me of a band called Big Business...
Love my talented two piece bands.
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Must be their stupid name. It would be like if RUSH had called themselves "Tubular Dude".
Tubular Dude is a hella good name for a band. :thumb:
D.D.
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:lol: probably only briefly, and sometime in the mid 80's.
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Just picked up Opeth - Heritage and gave it a listen. This is far different and better IMO than the other growling metal stuff I associated with them. I think I'm going to like this with subsequent listens.
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Just picked up Opeth - Heritage and gave it a listen. This is far different and better IMO than the other growling metal stuff I associated with them. I think I'm going to like this with subsequent listens.
You might very much like Damnation by Opeth as well. Lighter and no growls.
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Take a listen to this band. They are outstanding.. LFE to die for.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=59488)
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:lol: probably only briefly, and sometime in the mid 80's.
I wanna start a Tubular Dude tribute band and call it Totally Tubular. :green:
D.D.
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"Heeeeey thanks everyone, tip your bartenders." :green: :lol:
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Just picked up Opeth - Heritage and gave it a listen. This is far different and better IMO than the other growling metal stuff I associated with them. I think I'm going to like this with subsequent listens.
Its a good album. If you like this and Damnation, you might start in with their other material with Watershed. Its a really good album and has limited growly vocals, some but somewhat sparingly.
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I checked out Opeth on youtube a few years ago and closed that book in short order...until reading this thread. I rather like Porcupine Tree (and pretty much anything Steven Wilson touches ;-)) and I agree with your (JoshK's) assessment of vocals in a subsequent post (although, I can not only tolerate Cedric's (of Mars Volta) singing (most of the time), but I even think it's quite good (occasionally)). So, on your recommendation (and the hints provided by samples), I ordered 'Damnation' and 'Heritage'. The former appears to have been a brief diversion, but Mikael intimated on the latter's accompanying 'making of' that the it points to the direction he now wishes to explore – I, for one, hope that's precisely what happens. It'll extend the life of his voice – and he has a good one to preserve. More importantly, it'll give me more material for listening pleasure.
Having read through this thread, I can only mention one name that hasn't been posted yet – Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. My daughter tried a few times to get me to listen to their material, but I didn't care for what I sampled. I finally sat down and listened to 'of Natural History' from start to finish and my opinion of them has changed radically. Give it a shot, if only for 2:12 of hilarity in 'Cockroach' – LOL may apply (did for me). It's quite different and I think it's intelligent, if a little clichéd (but, aren't most lyrics?) - actually, I think 'different' is a bit weak. This is 'out there' – doesn't really fit the category of this thread, but then, it simply defies categorization. The vocals leave no stone unturned – quite varied would be massive understatement. You have been warned, but you may just find it brilliant.
The Anathema album that does it for me is 'Judgement' – and the singing is mostly good.
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.... It all comes back to RUSH.
all the prog rock/metal a man could ever need...
They are the "choice to have on a deserted island" prog band.
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King Crimson - Red [hard to believe this came out in '74!)
For the fusion side of prog (not metal really): Pierre Moerlen's Gong is excellent. And the Daevid Allen Gong is equally good as well.
Gentle Giant.
The 1st UK album is very good (Bruford, Holdsworth, Wetton, Jobson). As a matter of fact a reformed UK will tour in 2012 with Terry Bozzio on drums!
Anything with Allan Holdsworth on guitar is good prog.
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A Couple of my favorite Opeth songs live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLdVfrRIe_I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzzisz0fThA&feature=related
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I have discovered this band: Tiamat. They are brilliant with a touch/hint of Pink Floyd sound.
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I have discovered this band: Tiamat. They are brilliant with a touch/hint of Pink Floyd sound.
http://www.amazon.com/Tiamat/e/B000AQ2PF2/works/ref=ep_artist_tab_w
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Anyone else here know "District 97"? Just listening to "Hybrid Child" this morning. Definitely metal influenced. Female vocals, but not the Evenescent kind - much proggier.
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Looks....lungs....blond....tattoos....I n This Moment... :rock:
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/in-this-moment-p859292
Let it run...series of videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAo3Nefox2w&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=AL94UKMTqg-9Bw9ixtiqBJEXey9ffribv9
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Lonewolf you are an interesting dude. Very aware of music and what's going on. I'd love to share a few pitchers with you someday.
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Lonewolf you are an interesting dude. Very aware of music and what's going on. I'd love to have a beer with you someday.
There's good beer here.... :beer:
Plus....many show up from all over. :thumb:
http://audiofest.net/2012/index.php
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Yeah, I wanna go! Nobody will see me though, I'll be suffering from firsttimer-itis. I'll be too mersmerized by the gear to pay attention to anyone.
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Yeah, I wanna go! Nobody will see me though, I'll be suffering from firsttimer-itis. I'll be too mersmerized by the gear to pay attention to anyone.
It's fun....you'll have a great time...ask anyone that been there. :thumb:
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A FYI post.....Location, Location, Location... (http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2012/04/where-heavy-metal-bands-are/1714/) :rock:
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Last night I managed to come across a retro thrash goldmine. With all the awesome\campy cool artwork and ye olde 80's metal sounds I couldn't stop the Paypal dollars from flying away. I might regret it later, but it was a warm rush of nostalgia. I must admit the website doesn't work as easily as it could, but it's cool that full songs play when you click on the band's album page.
http://www.stormspell.com
This one had the best-sounding drums I came across. Figures that it's sold out. :(
http://www.stormspell.com/label/darkblack_ep.html
Not only do they sound like Realm, but they've got a mechanical horse on the cover too!
http://www.stormspell.com/label/immaculate.html
Or do you like horsies running from giant men? They've got you covered!
(http://www.stormspell.com/label/pics/the_HORDE-350px.jpg) (http://www.stormspell.com/label/pics/STEEL_AGGRESSOR_350.jpg)
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Can't believe no one's mentioned this:
http://mapofmetal.com/#/home (http://mapofmetal.com/#/home)
should keep folks busy for a little while
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Can't believe no one's mentioned this:
http://mapofmetal.com/#/home (http://mapofmetal.com/#/home)
should keep folks busy for a little while
I will have to spend a few entire weekends on this site! Thanks for sharing!
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I will have to spend a few entire weekends on this site! Thanks for sharing!
Check out Encyclopedia Metallum here - http://www.metal-archives.com/
You could spend weeks just in the prog-metal section!
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Anyone else here know "District 97"? Just listening to "Hybrid Child" this morning. Definitely metal influenced. Female vocals, but not the Evenescent kind - much proggier.
Very good band. I saw them play at CalProg a couple of years ago.
This band is loaded with talented musicians.
The vocalist (Leslie Hunt) was a contestant on American Idol in 2007 before District 97. I believe she made the top 10.
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.... It all comes back to RUSH.
I will give them their dues for (more or less) inventing the prog-metal genre. Or at the very least, being the main influences for many of the prog-metal bands that came later.
all the prog rock/metal a man could ever need...
Not for me. Not to say that I don't appreciate them, but they are on the more commercial side of things for me.
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A few tasty Gojira tracks live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-WMczrt1w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rKqd_EcyFk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBW5iDvkMHU
Goddamn! What a drummer!
The whole show is here if you have the time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJhkhmgZXRk
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Good old days are coming back guys. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
ACCEPT and OVER KILL both have brand new album.
I will buy both CDs but I have mixed feeling about the new Accept's front man but the Over Kill is a great album and sounds like old school. :rock:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62119)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62120)
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Soen 'Cognitive' :thumb:
I think it's excellent. Yes, it's a bit derivative of Tool, but what doesn't draw on that which preceded it? Credit them for what they created – a stunning debut album (with the minimum of supporting literature – song titles & basic credits printed on rear cover). It's hard to believe Joel is the former singer of Willowtree – his voice seems much better utilized on this project (have only heard samples of the former – not interested). To anyone who would suggest that they 'find their own sound', I retort that they already have – not only is it actually different from Tool (regardless of the parallels), but it's so fully baked that it cannot be forced or contrived.
Personally, I hope they don't change. I'd welcome more material like this, and there's not a single dud on the whole album. Order a copy from Amazon today! It took about six weeks to get mine (temporarily out of stock), but it was well worth the wait.
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Just listened to an advanced copy of the new Morglbl CD, Brutal Romance, street date June 5th 2012. Three words:
OH
MY
GOD!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9r2_I6fiGY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9r2_I6fiGY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-hH4NBXvpk&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-hH4NBXvpk&feature=related)
Previous albums Grotesk and Jazz for the Deaf were also very, very good but this new one is outrageous. Can't wait for these guys to return to the US sometime. This is must see stuff.
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Are local radio station has been playing this song... Not prog, more like dirty blues hard rock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7dv69jDU0k
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Soen 'Cognitive' :thumb:
I think it's excellent. Yes, it's a bit derivative of Tool, but what doesn't draw on that which preceded it?
I took a listen to this today on Grooveshark. Yes, sometimes seemingly a bit of a Tool rip-off, but they do so convincingly and with great musicianship. And who am I to complain about more Tool?? I give it the thumbs up!
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I'm looking forward to checking out the new Anathema album - Weather Systems.
Also listening to Astra-The Black Chord, which got a lot of raves on progressiveears.com recently, but I can't say that it works all that well for me.
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I'm looking forward to checking out the new Anathema album - Weather Systems.
Ditto! I just got notice it shipped.
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How to Play Guitar
Strum any combination of the following:
1) A chord
2) E minor chord
3) G chord
4) D chord
Note: the faster and louder you strum, the more metal you are.
(http://i.imgur.com/lKoza.jpg)
A typical beginner. Note the power of the guitar is forcing the hair away from the head. It is common for many guitarists to become bald later in life due to this phenomenon.
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Guitar
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I took a listen to this today on Grooveshark. Yes, sometimes seemingly a bit of a Tool rip-off, but they do so convincingly and with great musicianship. And who am I to complain about more Tool?? I give it the thumbs up!
You might also want to give Dead Soul Tribe a listen.
The also touch on a Tool vibe, but with enough originality to keep them fresh and interesting.
Great melodies and mood, and a great singer.
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I should have mentioned Freak Kitchen. They've been killer across Europe and in most other places but their music has been hard to get in the US until now. LaserCD.com out of NJ will be releasing their entire back catalog over the course of the year and their new album, Cooking With Pagans is due toward year end. Freak Kitchen are not tremendously proggy, but they are definitely metal from left field. Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxnYwOWkPyw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxnYwOWkPyw)
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How to Play Guitar
Strum any combination of the following:
1) A chord
2) E minor chord
3) G chord
4) D chord
Note: the faster and louder you strum, the more metal you are.
(http://i.imgur.com/lKoza.jpg)
A typical beginner. Note the power of the guitar is forcing the hair away from the head. It is common for many guitarists to become bald later in life due to this phenomenon.
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Guitar
You have metal confused with punk. Metal takes talent.
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The Black Sabbath playlist from the set list from today's Birmingham concert.
Into the Void
Under the Sun
Snowblind
War Pigs
Wheels of Confusion
Electric Funeral
Black Sabbath
The Wizard
Behind The Wall of Sleep
NIB
Fairies Wear Boots
Tomorrow's Dream
Sweet Leaf
Symptom of The Universe/Drum Solo
Iron Man
Dirty Women
Children of the Grave
Paranoid
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62795)
Must have been a great concert!
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Too bad they felt the need to screw over Bill Ward. Leave the sad little dramas to Van Halen, boys. Yikes...
D.D.
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Avatar's video ("Torn Apart") replayed backwards. Took me a couple of viewings to figure it out. Love the gothic vocals at the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZlp-ZKe9g&feature=branded
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If you like RAMMSTEIN. :rock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-Xuk4gcbs&feature=related
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Looks like more drama for us all to enjoy- It's hittin' the fan in the Queensryche camp ! Sordid details following:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-q-a-geoff-tate-on-queensryches-ugly-split-backstage-brawl-in-brazil-20120626?link=mostpopular1
Say what you want about the Sabbath/ Bill Ward debacle but at least there, nobody (allegedly ) pulled a knife on anybody...Ahhh those crazy rock 'n'roll kids! :rock:
D.D.
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Who is into folk metal? been looking for some bands, besides Eluveitie.
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Who is into folk metal? been looking for some bands, besides Eluveitie.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64848)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64849)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64850)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=64851)
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Good old days are coming back guys. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
ACCEPT and OVER KILL both have brand new album.
I will buy both CDs but I have mixed feeling about the new Accept's front man but the Over Kill is a great album and sounds like old school. :rock:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62119)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=62120)
Bought Stalingrad and it had some nice rifts bit wasn't really memorable for me. Still restless and wild I guess.
Loving the new reissue of sleep from southern lord. Dope smoker is amazing on vinyl.
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Now this is kick @ss band ,one of the best new band of 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCpfoWsU33k
lapsan
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=66309)
Doom is alive:
SAINT VITUS (Lillie: F-65) the new album since 1995 and still heavy and old school.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=66310)
CANDLEMASS (Psalms for the dead)
Based on what they said this is the final album and the last one with Robert Lowe who left the band 6 days before this release.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=66311)
KREATOR (Phantom Antichrist)powerfull album and concept
I bought all 3 albums and very busy with SAINT VITUS. :thumb:
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Wow Prelude, what wonderful news you bring! I swear, I am totally in the dark about what new metal releases there are. 8) Even though it's not really "candlemass" to me without Messiah singing, I still do enjoy most everything they've done with different singers nevertheless. (I just think it makes more sense to call different groups of indiviuals by a different collective name when they make something together. But that's not how it works. Oh well.)
Wes Benscotter on the Kreator I assume?
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Wow Prelude, what wonderful news you bring! I swear, I am totally in the dark about what new metal releases there are. 8) Even though it's not really "candlemass" to me without Messiah singing, I still do enjoy most everything they've done with different singers nevertheless. (I just think it makes more sense to call different groups of indiviuals by a different collective name when they make something together. But that's not how it works. Oh well.)
Wes Benscotter on the Kreator I assume?
I am a huge Messiah fun but as you said,I am 100% agree with you on call it different group or just another metal album. :thumb:
Now end of this month and the next one,I have few concert tickets to go.
1.Kreator/Accept
2.Paradise lost
3.Nightwish
4.Korpiklaani
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Testament hasn't been mentioned yet? I always thought they should have been called 'The Big 5' - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer and Testament.
I saw Testament open up for Slayer back in '91 (my first concert). I liked Testament before the concert, but after seeing them, I ran out and bought all their tapes. Just a kick-ass band that I think hot over-shadowed by the big 4 IMO.
Talk about loud...
Testament's guitar player was sound-checking while we were waiting outside for the doors to open. The arena they played in had huge glass windows that were rattling, and you could hear every note as clear as day. Not to mention that he played the hell out of the guitar during his sound-check. Everyone outside was amazed.
Their latest....#10... :thumb:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/618C49weAiL._SS500_.jpg)
Testament - "Dark Roots of Earth" SAMPLES... (http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Roots-of-Earth/dp/B008MJC6ZS/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_title_0)
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Yeah, I saw that one too. Even though I haven't really liked a Testament album for a long time I almost wanna get that one on vinyl just for the cover art. I was kind of surprised at the number of releases I've seen on Amazon where vinyl is available. A shame about the huge price markup, but just the fact that it's offered at all is very cool.
Hey, I think I found that guy's brother. Must be some kind of giant mountain-faced clan or something. This guy's sad though, cause he's got no followers. Poor fella.
(http://stormspell.com/label/pics/Inspell.jpg)
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I was looking for a old band and just found this awesome live by AC/DC.
It is a full concert enjoy. :thumb: :thumb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCqvwnz6pqA&feature=related
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Damn thanks! I'm gonna put that on my system tonight and play it till I pass out :thumb:
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I've always loved the web of music discovery into which each thread weaves – finding an artist one likes opens the door to a wealth of connections. I've been a Porcupine Tree consumer for some time. When I discovered that Steven Wilson was working on a project with Mikael Åkerfeldt, I also discovered that I really like Opeth's latest release. That led me to Soen, which I rather like as well. It also led me to Arjen Lucassen (with whom Mikael worked on an Ayreon project), who blasted the doors wide open. One of the many discoveries from that pool is Epica.
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61-HyNy9SPL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
I didn't realize metal was so operatic. It gets a bit bombastic, but not in a bad way. The contrast of Simone's (the connection to Arjen) voice with the gruntals (grunted vocals – seems the appropriate term) is used to good effect. Musically, it moves and the instruments are played with skill. It's not at all the type of music that I've historically chosen, but I like it.
On a side note, I've found a disproportionate number of northern European bands that really 'do it for me' – in a wide variety of genres.
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Been meaning to jump in here since any forum devoted to metal - more so an audiophile one - deserves a big "hell yeah". Lot's of new bands to check out since going through the threads.
Just thought I'd give a shout out to some bands not previously mentioned, in case they're not known:
Cavalera Conspiracy - brothers from Sepultura. The first "Inflikted" album (circa 2007) has been one of my favorite recent albums. Awesome thrash metal.
The Sword - love that deep heavy Sabbath sound.
Oldie but goodies :
Sacred Reich. Anyone remember this band? Particularly the Surf Nicaragua album or their War Pigs cover?
Nuclear Assault. "Hang the Pope" wouldn't have much shock value today, but in its day was novel.
So many more - as you can see I like thrash metal.....if anyone knows of any recent good straight-up thrash metal bands, please let me know.
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My apologies if this is not "kosher" for a "music" circle - couldn't find any guidelines to the contrary on the music circle board - but just wondering if anyone cares to weigh in on gear they've found to be particularly suitable for metal music. Know that's kinda broad, as is metal, but I'll throw in a few based on stuff I've owned / heard:
Early system was Acurus DIA 100 integrated + Rega Planet + Energy Pro-22's. All by today's standard were on the "darker" side. Acurus had the cheap muscle. Planet had good rhythm. Energy produced the bass. Later went to "brighter" gear, not alway with happier results.
Naturally found tube amp stuff to be metal suited, particularly for guitars (because of guitar tube amplification), and especially great for Sabbath, etc. I like the first Conrad Jonhson amp, the MV75, for heavy metal, even if the bass is not super tight (but is deep), but also happy w/ a Manley Stingray, which is my main amp & has quick EL84's tubes.
On the other hand, Krell amplification for me has been great for thrash metal I like. Lightning fast double kick drums, transitions, etc. Oddly enough found that even a $150 Pyle pro-amp was satisfying for metal, even if it didn't have all the depth / width / detail of a "hi-fi" amp. As for other cheap amplification, even a cheapo NAD 314 integrated I picked up for $30 has been surprisingly punchy & entertaining for metal + rock.
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Been meaning to jump in here since any forum devoted to metal - more so an audiophile one - deserves a big "hell yeah". Lot's of new bands to check out since going through the threads.
Just thought I'd give a shout out to some bands not previously mentioned, in case they're not known:
Cavalera Conspiracy - brothers from Sepultura. The first "Inflikted" album (circa 2007) has been one of my favorite recent albums. Awesome thrash metal.
The Sword - love that deep heavy Sabbath sound.
Oldie but goodies :
Sacred Reich. Anyone remember this band? Particularly the Surf Nicaragua album or their War Pigs cover?
Nuclear Assault. "Hang the Pope" wouldn't have much shock value today, but in its day was novel.
So many more - as you can see I like thrash metal.....if anyone knows of any recent good straight-up thrash metal bands, please let me know.
I have everything that you named.Not only one album but all of them.Hail to trash metal. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Did you get the new KREATOR and OVERKILL?
And I hope that you have never missed SODOM and DISTRUCTION.
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For all those with a prog-metal bent. check this site out -
progmetalzone.com
Some very well written reviews, clips, interviews.
The site focuses on all forms of prog-metal, so the variety is good. Not very many Dream Theater clones to be found. Some very creative bands to discover.
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I have everything that you named.Not only one album but all of them.Hail to trash metal. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Did you get the new KREATOR and OVERKILL?
And I hope that you have never missed SODOM and DISTRUCTION.
You'll likely howl in outrage, but have never listened to any of those four bands. Now I will have to..........
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For all those with a prog-metal bent. check this site out -
progmetalzone.com
Some very well written reviews, clips, interviews.
The site focuses on all forms of prog-metal, so the variety is good. Not very many Dream Theater clones to be found. Some very creative bands to discover.
Nice site,thanks
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It is almost the shame that some of very good prog-metal/rock bands never got popular as they should like FATES WARNING and JAG PANZER.
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Samael - 'Passage'
Been listening to this great album a lot recently. Some say it's their last good one. They certainly changed directions afterward. A couple of samples below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT31e__qWCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzgg4FcRuxQ
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Samael - 'Passage'
Been listening to this great album a lot recently. Some say it's their last good one. They certainly changed directions afterward. A couple of samples below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT31e__qWCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzgg4FcRuxQ
Very nice Ericus Rex! :thumb:
The only album of there's that I have is "Blood Ritual" I will definitely be on the look out for this one now.
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Guys - I'm upgrading this to "sticky" status as it's the most viewed (10K+ & growing) thread on the Music Circle that has had a post in this last year.
LONG LIVE METAL :rock:
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Very nice Ericus Rex! :thumb:
The only album of there's that I have is "Blood Ritual" I will definitely be on the look out for this one now.
Glad you like the links! 'Ceremony of Opposites' is another really good one from Samael. I've read there two latest discs, 'Above' and 'Lux Mundi' are really good too but haven't yet splurged on them. They had a few years of rather unsuccessful techno-metal between 'Passage' and 'Above'.
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Well alrighty then! :D
Some new ones:
Baleful Creed: Killing Time EP, Buried Beneath EP, III EP all on Bandcamp
Broadzilla: Lady Luck
The Sword: Apocryphon
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Well now, howzabout dat, headbangers ? I made a sticky ! :D
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70678)
Been listening to a lot of In Flames lately...Any other fans of the Gothenburg Sound out there?
D.D.
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Love The Sword. Any other recommendations of bands like that - sans the obvious like Wolfmother?
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Samael - 'Passage'
Been listening to this great album a lot recently. Some say it's their last good one. They certainly changed directions afterward. A couple of samples below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT31e__qWCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzgg4FcRuxQ
I like most of Samael but my most favorite one is Ceremony of Opposites. :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70679)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPzkYhKAjB8
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Love The Sword. Any other recommendations of bands like that - sans the obvious like Wolfmother?
Check out mid-to late era Corrosion Of Conformity. They started out as almost a hardcore band so the early albums might not be what you're after. I'm thinking more about Blind or In The Arms Of God. A southern US band like The Sword but they have that Sabbathian heaviness to their sound. Wolfmother not so much - they're like a Uriah Heep tribute band that caught an updraft.
D.D.
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Well now, howzabout dat, headbangers ? I made a sticky ! :D
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70678)
Been listening to a lot of In Flames lately...Any other fans of the Gothenburg Sound out there?
D.D.
Of course there are. :thumb:
D.D. Long time no talk,where have you been?
How about SOILWORK?
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70680)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFrbonwsNZA&feature=related
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I got the brand new 69 EYES and PARADISE LOST also.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70681)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70682)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSgrpoQJFIA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY-clOo6GjA&feature=related
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The Sword:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70995)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70996)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=70997)
A very good Heavy Rock/Stoner/Doom band.
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Draconian's Arcane Rain Fell is the best doom metal album I've come across. Massive riffs and guitar trails...all day long!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=71001)
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Here's the epic final track off Zykon's 'World of Worms' album LIVE! They do it justice live. This is the only Zyklon album I've liked. The guitarist on the left and the drummer were members of Emperor, if you know who they were.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwo1sRBYSzc
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Love The Sword. Any other recommendations of bands like that - sans the obvious like Wolfmother?
How about Sleep, Electric Wizard and St Vitus if you are looking for more groups in that range.
Check them out on YouTube.
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How about Sleep, Electric Wizard and St Vitus if you are looking for more groups in that range.
Check them out on YouTube.
Thanks - I've heard some electric wizard, and heard the names of some of the other bands recommended, but got to get cracking and listen to them.
How about at the meet up on December 6 we insist on at least one heavy metal track? At least that way were not stuck just listening to polite jazz and classical?
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Here's the epic final track off Zykon's 'World of Worms' album LIVE! They do it justice live. This is the only Zyklon album I've liked. The guitarist on the left and the drummer were members of Emperor, if you know who they were.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwo1sRBYSzc
Here's the studio version for a comparison. They had a different vocalist for their first album. The studio version also has an expanded ending section with clean vocals and some harmonies (!). The studio version is definitely better but I think they pulled it off OK live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mjgnyLQ5Pw
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Thanks - I've heard some electric wizard, and heard the names of some of the other bands recommended, but got to get cracking and listen to them.
How about at the meet up on December 6 we insist on at least one heavy metal track? At least that way were not stuck just listening to polite jazz and classical?
Jon,
The meeting on 8 Dec will be interesting. Bob's forte is really classical chamber music.
I have played Black Sabbath at on his system before. He is more into classic rock than heavy metal, but I am sure that we can give it a shot.
If you bring something on a USB thumb drive I can play it with the MS-1 at his place.
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Jon,
The meeting on 8 Dec will be interesting. Bob's forte is really classical chamber music.
I have played Black Sabbath at on his system before. He is more into classic rock than heavy metal, but I am sure that we can give it a shot.
If you bring something on a USB thumb drive I can play it with the MS-1 at his place.
Is this the guy who has the big VMPS speakers? Would be nice to hear them work. Chamber + small jazz combo just seems to easy a test to me.
Nothing wrong w/ Sabbath : that's the first "heavy metal" I ever heard. Will bring some of that w/ some alternatives in case folks are feeling brave.
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Yes, the speakers are VMPS RM50's.
Bring music for trials!
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I picked up the new Monolithe album a few weeks, after having spent sometime with it, I feel its another solid release from the band.
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Heavy Metal news!!!!!!!
http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/67854
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Listening a lot to Manilla Road lately.
Gates of fire is really doing it for me.
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Heavy Metal news!!!!!!!
http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/67854
Maybe its time to move to Sweden. :lol:
Listening a lot to Manilla Road lately.
Gates of fire is really doing it for me.
I really like Manilla Road too.
I think "Open the Gates" is my favorite. In part do the song "The Ninth Wave" has to be my favorite song by them.
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I really like Manilla Road too.
I think "Open the Gates" is my favorite. In part do the song "The Ninth Wave" has to be my favorite song by them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1A_-TXwGC0
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I've been on a huge Anthrax kick lately. I've liked them since Jr High (mid/late '80s), but I was far more into Metallica, Slayer and Testament at the time. I'd play an Anthrax tape every now and again, but it was more to change things up than anything else.
Picked up Worship Music a while back, but didn't get to really listen to it until about 3 months ago. It's by far the best album I've heard in years. Just a kick-ass old school yet new sounding at the same time thrash album. If you haven't heard it, you've got to pick it up. People get all worked up about who's fronting them, and there's some interesting and well deserved controversy about Belladonna's return on this one. If you can't put someone else's drama aside and just listen to an album for what it is, you'll miss out on what I think is an awesome album.
Worship Music got me to buy some of their old stuff, as I wanted to refresh my memory with stuff beyond the one greatest hits album I had (Return of the Killer A's). Bought Among the Living, State of Euphoria, and Persistance of Time. Wondering why I didn't pay far more attention to these guys. Just such a kick-ass band. Can't turn them off.
Rage Against The Machine has been on heavy rotation too. Different than just about everything that's been mentioned here, but metal nonetheless (IMO of course).
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A picture of Tony Iommi's guitar setup in the studio for the new Black Sabbath recording due in June 2013.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=72750)
Sounds like it is going to be classic Black Sabbath from the discussions on some of the threads! Oh yeah Baby! :D
Note: Edited for new release date.
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Nobody can Rock like the Priest!! :guitar: :drums: :guitar: :rock:
With the exception of Ozzy's, Bark at the Moon- Live & Loud, best darn hard rock song I've ever heard. :P
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Been listening to a lot of stoner rock / metal recently I didn't know I had (courtesy of a friend long ago). Ie Kyuss, Lowrider, some Queens of Stone Age. Sounds good on an ol timely Conrad Johnson MV75a1 tube amp I'm trying out. Thanks to someone on this thread some time back that recomended Trouble, a band I previously was unaware of that rocks!
Rage Against the Machine's Live at Olympic Stadium is an ass kicking album, regardless of whether it can be considered "metal" or not. I'm ambivalent about some of their other albums, but not that one.
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Been a bit quiet here, so just gonna give a shout out to a metal album I just listened to :
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=75433)
If you're a Sabbath fan and you'd like another take on the classics, this tribute album is worth it. The vast majority of the covers are good, and the sound quality is also pretty decent.
Now have to pick up Nativity 2 I suppose.........
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Clive Burr, former Iron Maiden drummer, dies at 56.
Thought someone would have remarked on it earlier. He may have only been the drummer for the first 3 albums, but these are undoubtably some of the most important. Not a hugh Iron Maiden fan myself, but have to admit they have loads of talent & one of the titans of heavy metal.
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Pre-orders for the new Black Sabbath "13" recording started yesterday at their website.
You are entered for the meet and greet in London for the release.
Have the Super Deluxe set on order! Been a long 35 year wait for this one! :D
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=77158)
Feel the rumble ? It's gettin' closer! And LOUDER !!! And word amongst the faithful is that this one will ROCK !
Drops Mar.19...
D.D.
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N.I.B2 is pretty good as well:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=77160)
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=77158)
Feel the rumble ? It's gettin' closer! And LOUDER !!! And word amongst the faithful is that this one will ROCK !
Drops Mar.19...
D.D.
This is powerful stuff! Maybe the finest Clutch album yet and true to the hype, oh yes, IT ROCKS ! Total Blues-infused, rip-up-the-house riff-rock monster like they just don't make anymore. They're the mutant product of ZZ Top and SOAD makin' a baby on the microwave...Yeehaw!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcRrVFaB_8g
D.D.
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Ministry fans: Looks like the ride's coming to an end...
http://exclaim.ca/News/ministry_announce_breakup_with_from_beer_to_eternity_lp
D.D.
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This is incredible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KnZtcMsHGg
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This is incredible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KnZtcMsHGg
I kept waiting for the drummer to spontaneously combust.... :lol:
D.D.
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The new Black Sabbath single "God is Dead" is supposed to be released for air play on 16 April. The song is supposed to be 9+ minutes long.
UPDATE:
The new single is supposed to now air on April 18 at 3PM EDT. Sounds like most rock stations on air and online. Possibly SiriusXM Liquid Metal channel as well.
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=78361)
Denmark's Volbeat are on tour in support of their new album Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies due to drop next week. Their sound is heavier than on previous outings and the current line-up includes new guitarist Rob Caggiano ex- of Anthrax. I saw them last week and they really rocked. How can you not love a metal band that does a Johnny Cash cover ?
D.D.
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Slayer guitarist JEFF HANNEMAN dead at 49. :(
http://t.entertainment.msn.com/slayers-jeff-hanneman-dead-at-49-2
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Black Sabbath: 13
Turned up LOUD!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82028)
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Black Sabbath: 13
Turned up LOUD!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82028)
Sounds pretty good. :thumb:
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Sounds pretty good. :thumb:
excellent album start to finish! Loved Loner!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82038)
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Celebrating the last Spring weekend with friends. :thumb:
I bought few albums last night and when I came home and opened the mail, this is what I got.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82198)
But still the voices in my head are telling me that God is dead.
The blood pours down, the rain turns red. I don't believe that
God is dead.
The other CDs:
1-Rammstein Rosenrot
2-Rammstein Reise, Reise
3-U.D.O Steel Hammer
4-Venom Fallen Angels
5-Deep Purple Now What
6-Doro Raise Your Fist
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Also check out Volbeat. Rob Caggiano left Anthrax to join them. New album is pretty tasty.
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Also check out Volbeat. Rob Caggiano left Anthrax to join them. New album is pretty tasty.
I love the new album. :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82248)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIq-C1-lLWM
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Great band. Really good live, too.
D.D.
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I love the new album. :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82248)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIq-C1-lLWM
Not sure what to make of this. The singer sounds like the love-child of Brett Michaels and Cher and they can't seem to decide what genre they're embracing. Will have to give it a few more listens I guess...if I can get over the singer, that is.
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...they can't seem to decide what genre they're embracing.
I think that defying categorization is part of what I like about Volbeat. Bands like System Of A Down, Baroness, Clutch, Queens of the Stone Age, these guys and others who seem to shake themselves loose of the shackles of what can be a pretty conservative genre keep things interesting by pushing the envelope. I will say that if you haven't seen them live, they come across a good bit heavier in concert. Do they offer up the apocalyptic sturm und drang of a Rammstein? Nah, but that's cool -we've already got a Rammstein, and they're terrific ! As a fan of the Supersuckers, the addition of a little country to my hard rock /metal doesn't faze me. A lot of those old country cats were more rock'n'roll than a lot of so-called rock'n'rollers...and a little melody and some hooks never hurt anybody. Judas Priest and Iron Maiden have fierce hooks and loads of melody. They still rock like Hell. All good !
D.D.
PS : ....and check out Earth Rocker! Seriously good album, guys...
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Check THIS out !
http://mapofmetal.com/#/home
Hours of fun for the whole family !
D.D.
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Check THIS out !
http://mapofmetal.com/#/home
Hours of fun for the whole family !
D.D.
Nice :thumb:
And this one:
http://www.metal-samples.com/
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I love the new album. :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=82248)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIq-C1-lLWM
A rather nice effort. Hybrid genre best I can describe. Sometimes it's okay to just listen and enjoy.
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... Sometimes it's okay to just listen and enjoy.
No, it's ALWAYS OK to just listen and enjoy...
D.D.
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No, it's ALWAYS OK to just listen and enjoy...
D.D.
Yes, it is. Right On! 8)
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Saw a video last night for Jason Newsted's new band. EP out now and full album coming out in a few weeks.
http://newstedheavymetal.com/ (http://newstedheavymetal.com/)
I like what I heard so far.
Jason was on That Metal Show for the season opener on June 1, and I just got a chance to watch it last night.
He's got an interesting perspective on things and comes across genuine.
Hope to see him succeed in this new venture.
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Cathedral: The Last Spire
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=83502)
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Baphomet - The Dead Shall Inherit
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/7/3/5/1/7351.jpg)
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I haven't noticed many Chicks in Metal Bands mentioned here yet. Here's a kick ass group if vids that should get your metal juices flowing.
It's a playlist of 50 or so (mostly) Metal Chicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI)
Lacuna Coil
Amaranthe
In This Moment
Icon For Hire
The Agonist
Sirenia
Eluveitie
Within Temptation
Halestorm
Kamelot
Battle Beast (when this chick gets going she almost sounds like Dio)
and for good measure a mezzo soprano singing goth Xandria
...ain't no sissy music there boys :rock: :rock: :rock: (let that be your nsfw warning)
My Wish List at Amazon is now full :thumb: Oh, and get this, a bunch of these are available on vinyl :green:
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Sasquatch: IV
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=87387)
Has similarities to The Sword!
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I got two brand new albums last night. :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=89266)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=89267)
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I haven't noticed many Chicks in Metal Bands mentioned here yet. Here's a kick ass group if vids that should get your metal juices flowing.
It's a playlist of 50 or so (mostly) Metal Chicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI)
Lacuna Coil
Amaranthe
In This Moment
Icon For Hire
The Agonist
Sirenia
Eluveitie
Within Temptation
Halestorm
Kamelot
Battle Beast (when this chick gets going she almost sounds like Dio)
and for good measure a mezzo soprano singing goth Xandria
...ain't no sissy music there boys :rock: :rock: :rock: (let that be your nsfw warning)
My Wish List at Amazon is now full :thumb: Oh, and get this, a bunch of these are available on vinyl :green:
Good call on these groups...I'll add Lisa Johansson (formally) of Draconian and... IMO the best Mezzo Soprano in Metal, Tarja Turunen (formally) of Nightwish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KCuALc3t2A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy6MpsDPKts
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I haven't noticed many Chicks in Metal Bands mentioned here yet. Here's a kick ass group if vids that should get your metal juices flowing.
It's a playlist of 50 or so (mostly) Metal Chicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1lXdLus2WI&list=RD02SxOybZcRXhI)
Lacuna Coil
Amaranthe
In This Moment
Icon For Hire
The Agonist
Sirenia
Eluveitie
Within Temptation
Halestorm
Kamelot
Battle Beast (when this chick gets going she almost sounds like Dio)
and for good measure a mezzo soprano singing goth Xandria
...ain't no sissy music there boys :rock: :rock: :rock: (let that be your nsfw warning)
My Wish List at Amazon is now full :thumb: Oh, and get this, a bunch of these are available on vinyl :green:
This girl below needs to be in a metal band, she absolutely shreds "Bark at the Moon":
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkj4bU8lozc
Best,
Anand
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Well, with the previous post featuring Jake E. Lee, I just found this
Red Dragon Cartel, Jake E. Lee's new band.
This video has Jake on guitar and Robin Zander on vocals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9u29BGS0QY
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Another cute girl playing Bark at the Moon. She makes it look so easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nm3cw9kddX0
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I have trouble to listen to trouble. :(
Where the hell is Eric Wagner! :banghead:
I love doom metal and had been a huge fun of Trouble since the band's first album but I do not like this new album.
Bought it yesterday and could not wait to get home and enjoy but it did not happen. This new singer got the go.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=96743)
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Touch of Eternity - In The Crossroads Of Life (Finns just keep being the best at this genre)... doom - melodic death.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=96758)
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Things have been a bit too quiet here, especially for a heavy metal thread, so thought I'd mention that I saw Metallica's "Through the Never" movie / video not too long ago and recommend it. I could have done without the roadie mission side story, and the extras are lame, but the main concert footage was great. They played many of their old favorites & did them justice (not just pass them over quickly to get to new material, as I experienced once at an actual concert).
Unfortunately Netflix only has the DVD and not the Blu Ray available, but even then the picture and sound quality (regular dolby digital multi channel) was pretty decent. I can only imagine what I would have been like on IMAX w/ good theater grade sound when it had it's theatrical release.
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Ronnie James Dio: This is Your Life
New 2014 Tribute:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=98360)
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Touch of Eternity - In The Crossroads Of Life (Finns just keep being the best at this genre)... doom - melodic death.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=96758)
I'm on this one Bro. The Audeze LCD2's take this band to a hole new level.
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I will admit that with metal, I have always been an outsider looking in. Unless you classify tool and opeth's more melodic stuff as metal.
Nonetheless, I came across gojira and was puzzled about the band. French metal band, speaking about environment conservation of all things!
But in my humble opinion, truly a class act, and a true metal band.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IV8z3H-9Dy0
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=suG-c_i2fBQ
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Been enjoying iTunes Thrash Metal Radio station this morning. Move the dial to "discovery" and a pleasant surprise hearing a lot of good less obvious bands (e.g. Death Angel, Nuclear Assault, Anvil) as well as many I hadn't heard of (Viking, Coroner, Annihilator, etc). So if you're looking to thrash out and you have iTunes, head on over.
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Heavy News :thumb:
August 19
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=101978)
July 8
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=101979)
July 22
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=101980)
And here is a super cut from Over kill :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_c3GBrWsao
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Okay I got it at the mall, Judas Priest- Redeemer of Souls- Deluxe (5 bonus tracks).
Just have to transfer it to a jump drive and I'll let u guys know if its any good. :singing:
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Okay I got it at the mall, Judas Priest- Redeemer of Souls- Deluxe (5 bonus tracks).
Just have to transfer it to a jump drive and I'll let u guys know if its any good. :singing:
The Jury is in. :wtf:
Battle Cry & Halls of Valhalla, two songs worthy of the Priest. The rest IMO, I would describe as rainbow rock, if you're in to that sort of thing. :sad:
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What do you Mastodon fans think of the new album?
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ok, I am going to resurrect my old thread. I have a sort of love/hate relationship with prog rock. Most of my favorite all time bands would be qualified as at least somewhat progressive, yet I find most "prog rock" to be musicians circle jerk, much like a lot jazz. To make a literary analogy, much of prog (and jazz) is Faulkner or Joyce rather than Hemingway or McCarthy.
I much prefer bands who write great songs with very well thought out but not overt, (in your face..."oh we are prog, can you tell?") progressive elements.
When I think of my favorites, PT, Steven Wilson (although his solo stuff is closer to the offensive, but he buys a pass given his past), Opeth, Tool (quasi-not-really-prog), Katatonia (again, prog I wouldn't put them down as straight away). They all make great music first, with hints, twists, elements of prog. I.e. the better parts of prog.
There are tons of prog bands that I can listen to that I think are so-so overall, with some bits of their careers better than others like Dream Theater (6 Degrees of Inner Turbulence), Cynic (traced in air), (probably forgetting a whack-ton here). I really don't care for keyboard solos, so maybe that is a good reason why I don't like a lot of prog. IMO, keyboards should be used sparingly for depth unless it is industrial music.
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DT's Train of Thought I thought was decent even though it was an attempt to whoo the nu-metal fans, it came off as decent. Aghora's Formless is pretty straight up awesome.
Cynic, I like the music, but the vocals keep me from really adopting it. I can tolerate part of the of album.
Age of Nemesis, is ok. Too much keyboard for my taste.
SOEN yes, Green Carnation yes, Pain of Salvation nothing that I've heard to date. Rush is cool, apart from Geddy's vocals (I can get into for a short while), Camel is ok from what I've heard (need to listen more).
All in all, I think this thread is a treasure trove and I wish it continues.
I'd really love to find more music that I personally like. Its always out there but hard to find. Should be on the harder side, not nec metal. Should have great musicianship first, minimal keyboardy riffs. Vocals that are inviting, etc.
FWIW, I think Opeth's best albums despite some growly vocals (which I have more than grown accustomed to given their musical chops) are Watershed and Ghost Reveries, with Blackwater Park not too far behind. The ups and downs and all over the place make it very Bach-esque IMO.
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I'll be peeking in her from time to time as well because I also like the prog rock / metal genre. But agree often lyrics and / or vocals let's the genre down. Took me a while to listen past Geddy Lee's voice - though many times the lyrics are decent.
Why do so many prog and metal bands insist on singing some of that dribble w/ their crappy and/ or nasal voices? So much "classical" music managed w/out lyrics - why do they feel they can't do without? For that reason alone I sometimes like to turn to classical, jazz and some other formats not to have to listen to lame lyrics - and worse yet if they're badly sung.
I wish I had the names of clever and undiscovered bands to add to the list - I think most that I know of have been covered (as well as many I've never heard of).
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JoshK - FWIW, I love Steven Wilson's new stuff over Porcupine Tree's newer albums, especially Deadwing.
Anyway, I didn't see you mention Riverside. Have you tried them? The lead singer also has his own project and it's called Lunatic Soul. It's a bit more spacey and probably won't be classified as hard rock, but I liked it.
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Here's a link to Opeth's new album (streaming): http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/Pale+Communion/9802557 (http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/Pale+Communion/9802557)
A few others I've picked up lately that might float your boat:
- Lifesigns - S/T
- Bruce Soord - The Wisdom of Crowds (highly recommended)
- Haken - The Mountain (highly recommended)
- Sanguine Hum - The Weight of the World (highly recommended)
- Jolly - The Audio Guide to Happiness parts I and II
- Maschine - Rubidium
- The Tangent - Le Sacre Du Travail
- Russian Circles - (several)
- Dredge - Leitmotif
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In a somewhat similar vein, recently published list from Prog Magazine ... how many of these do you own (I have 67)?
Prog Magazine Top 100
1. Close To The Edge – Yes
2. In The Court of the Crimson King – King Crimson
3. Selling England By The Pound – Genesis
4. Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd
5. Thick As A Brick – Jethro Tull
6. Foxtrot – Genesis
7. Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd
8. The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway – Genesis
9. The Raven Who Refused To Sing – Steven Wilson
10. Fragile – Yes
11. Brain Salad Surgery – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
12. Red – King Crimson
13. Moving Pictures – Rush
14. Animals – Pink Floyd
15. 2112 – Rush
16. The Wall – Pink Floyd
17. Scenes From A Memory – Dream Theater
18. Fear of a Blank Planet – Porcupine Tree
19. Relayer – Yes
20. Misplaced Childhood – Marillion
21. A Trick of the Tail – Genesis
22. Tales from Topographic Oceans – Yes
23. Hemispheres – Rush
24. Pawn Hearts – Van Der Graaf Generator
25. Images and Words – Dream Theater
26. Going for the One – Yes
27. Deadwing – Porcupine Tree
28. Tarkus – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
29. Brave – Marillion
30. Larks Tongues In Aspic – King Crimson
31. The Snow Goose – Camel
32. The Yes Album – Yes
33. Lateralus – Tool
34. Bridge Across Forever – Transatlantic
35. In the Land of Pink and Grey – Caravan
36. Blackwater Park – Opeth
37. Meddle – Pink Floyd
38. English Electric – Big Big Train
39. The Whirlwind – Transatlantic
40. Script for a Jester’s Tear – Marillion
41. Nursery Cryme – Genesis
42. Trilogy – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
43. Aqualung – Jethro Tull
44. Wind and Wuthering – Genesis
45. Colours – Between The Buried and Me
46. Ghost Reveries – Opeth
47. Clutching at Straws – Marillion
48. The Incident – Porcupine Tree
49. A Passion Play – Jethro Tull
50. Grace for Drowning – Steven Wilson
51. Mirage – Camel
52. Marbles – Marillion
53. A Farewell to Kings – Rush
54. The Mountain – Haken
55. Journey to the Centre of the Earth – Rick Wakeman
56. Acquiring the Taste – Gentle Giant
57. Crack the Skye – Mastodon
58. Moonmadness – Camel
59. Weather Systems – Anathema
60. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield
61. De-loused in the Crematorium – The Mars Volta
62. Aenima – Tool
63. The Parallax II – Between The Buried and Me
64. Operation Mindcrime – Queensryche
65. Octopus – Gentle Giant
66. In Absentia – Porcupine Tree
67. Insurgentes – Steven Wilson
68. Rock Bottom – Robert Wyatt
69. Permanent Waves – Rush
70. Discipline – King Crimson
71. Atom Heart Mother – Pink Floyd
72. Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – The Beatles
73. Godbluff – Van Der Graaf Generator
74. Hot Rats – Frank Zappa
75. Free Hand – Gentle Giant
76. Songs from the Wood – Jethro Tull
77. Crime of the Century – Supertramp
78. Still Life – Opeth
79. Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Emerson, Lake & Palmer
80. Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence – Dream Theater
81. Leftoverture – Kansas
82. Subterannea – IQ
83. Still Life – Van Der Graaf Generator
84. Remedy Lane – Pain of Salvation
85. UK – UK
86. Six – Mansun
87. OK Computer – Radiohead
88. Snow – Spock's Beard
89. Awake – Dream Theater
90. Afraid of Sunlight – Marillion
91. Damnation – Opeth
92. The Six Wives of Henry the Eighth – Rick Wakeman
93. Storm Corrosion – Storm Corrosion
94. War of the Worlds – Jeff Wayne
95. To Our Children’s Children’s Children – The Moody Blues
96. Lizard – King Crimson
97. Voyage of the Acolyte – Steve Hackett
98. Tago Mago – Can
99. Moving Waves – Focus
100. Drama - Yes
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The Flower Kings are very good
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Bob,
I think I own ~ 44 of those. Hard to say as I collected a lot of prog rock LPs that I haven't dug out yet, so off the top of my head I am not sure which ones of Yes, King Crimson, Moody Blues, Camel I own.
In all honesty I don't even think I've listened to any Genesis of that era. I just can't get past the Phil Collins association (I know it was different).
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JoshK - FWIW, I love Steven Wilson's new stuff over Porcupine Tree's newer albums, especially Deadwing.
Anyway, I didn't see you mention Riverside. Have you tried them? The lead singer also has his own project and it's called Lunatic Soul. It's a bit more spacey and probably won't be classified as hard rock, but I liked it.
Deadwing is probably my favorite PT album, or maybe the Incident. SW's stuff is pretty good, but not as moving for me.
I have a lot of the Riverside albums. Anno Domini HD is probably the most notable.
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Glad this thread has been resurrected.
I'm surprised that you don't like Steve Wilson's solo work, especially The Raven That Refused to Sing. Seems to me to be a CD that puts emotion and song writing before musicianship.
A criminally under appreciated prog/prog metal band you might want to check out, is Wolverine from Sweden. They hit their stride on their second CD, 'The Window Purpose' (2002).
It starts up with the death of the male protagonist, and retells his life story through a picture gallery. It has some growling, but since the growls are used as the voice of the protagonist's childhood abuser, they work very well to communicate this character's evil. This CD was the last time they used growls.
All 3 CD's after this have been consistently excellent, with their latest, 'Communication Lost' (2011) possibly being their strongest and most mature.
I know someone mentioned Leprous earlier in the thread, but I'll bring them up again. Great band.
Riverside's vocalist, Mariusz Duda, has a side project called Lunatic Soul also worth checking out. More atmospheric than Riverside.
Pink Room from Poland is another band worth checking out. No question they were very influenced by P-Tree, but they make the style their own. Their 2 most recent CD's are the ones to get. The latest was from 2014.
INDUKTI from Poland is a mostly instrumental band, but on their first CD, they have Riverside's vocalist guesting on a couple of songs. King Crimson and TOOL are their main influences.
I'll post some more recommendations soon.
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In all honesty I don't even think I've listened to any Genesis of that era. I just can't get past the Phil Collins association (I know it was different).
That is unfortunate.
Genesis from Nursery Crime through The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway is some of the best prog ever. Phil was only playing drums then (and a few backing vocals). There is zero hint of what a crap master he would become.
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In a somewhat similar vein, recently published list from Prog Magazine ... how many of these do you own (I have 67)?
Prog Magazine Top 100
1. Close To The Edge – Yes
2. In The Court of the Crimson King – King Crimson
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98. Tago Mago – Can
99. Moving Waves – Focus
100. Drama - Yes
I own 83 of them.
This list is completely bogus. Laughable, really.
Some of the best prog ever comes from Italy, and there's not a single Italian band on the list. Not to mention bands from Sweden, France and Germany that deserve to be on the list.
PFM, Banco, Il Baletto di Bronzo, Le Orme, all had several releases that deserve to be there.
The best prog rating site is http://gnosis2000.net. They have over a 100 raters from all over the world rating, and their top 20 look like this:
King Crimson - Lark's Tongue (Special edition)
King Crimson - In the Court (Special edition)
PFM - Per un Amico
Jethro Tull - Aqualung (Special edition)
Banco - Darwin!
King Crimson - Lizard (Special Edition)
Anglagard - Hybris (a brilliant release from Sweden from 1992)
Genesis - Selling England by the Pond
YES - Close to the Edge
Banco - Io Sono Nato Libero
PFM - Storia Di Un Minuto
Hatfield and the North - Rotters' Club
Van Der Graph Generator - Pawn Hearts
Genesis - Foxtrot
King Crimson - Red
Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick
Hatfield and The North - Hatfield and The North
Magma - Hhai / Live (a French band criminally left off the list)
Gentle Giant - Glass House (a bit too low on the list)
But then, I wouldn't have a single Rush album on my list, so take what I say with a grain of salt.
* those King Crimson special edition's are the latest reissues remastered by Steve Wilson. He did an incredible job!
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I didn't get to peruse the whole thread, but one band I got turned onto recently is a Serbian group that was called Tako. Admittedly I still don't know much about them, but I really like their eponymous debut album from 1978. The album art reminds me of a...wrist watch?
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41CopG4hCIL.jpg)
Anyway, I think the arrangements are clever and enjoyable, without becoming too cheezy or arcane and losing direction. Maybe it doesn't belong on a 'list', but I had fun with it.
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Prog Rock greats, IMHO, at least
Dream Theater
Transalantic
Flowerkings
Queensryche, in their day up to Q2K
I also have many CD from the above list as well, sad Maiden's "Final Frontier " not on the list.
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I didn't get to peruse the whole thread, but one band I got turned onto recently is a Serbian group that was called Tako. Admittedly I still don't know much about them, but I really like their eponymous debut album from 1978. The album art reminds me of a...wrist watch?
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41CopG4hCIL.jpg)
Anyway, I think the arrangements are clever and enjoyable, without becoming too cheezy or arcane and losing direction. Maybe it doesn't belong on a 'list', but I had fun with it.
Nice album tanks for mention:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJsOyRa3rKg
Its very rare today found slower music than 4/4.
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Josh,
Just checked out this album recommended by Michael Fremer. I think you might like this one.
Volto - Incitare
http://www.analogplanet.com/content/volto-aims-tear-your-woofer-cones-their-surrounds (http://www.analogplanet.com/content/volto-aims-tear-your-woofer-cones-their-surrounds)
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One more faceless band, fans of the genre will love:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qHqBS04A9s
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Thanks for reminding me about Volto! Just downloaded 24/96...
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Volto is alright
Came across another.... Animals as Leaders. Heavy and instrumental, but pretty damn good. Bit heavier than Russian Circles.
I am seeing Nothing More tonight. People say they are Prog, I don't think they are at all, but they are still decent. Similar to newer Karnivool but a tad less Prog.
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Josh, certainly Volto is more Prog/Jazz than metal, so it will appeal more to those that lean a little more to the Prog side... It is going to take me awhile to decipher all that is going on in Incitare, some pretty dense/complex music here!
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FYI, Opeth's North American Tour just went on sale, or actually presale. Go to opeth.com.
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Here's a most excellent Black metal band I've recently discovered. I posted on another music circle thread recently but think it needs to go to this thread as well.
http://www.infernalmasquerade.com/?q=reviews/002758-harakiri-sky-%E2%80%93-aokigahara-2014
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105287)
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What do you Mastodon fans think of the new album?
Just picked up Once More 'Round The Sun. Much different than Crack The Skye. More hard rock oriented to my thinking. On second listen it is growing on me.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=105305)
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=107928)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hze4Z9HNog
Just got the brand new EXODUS and the original singer Steve Zetro Souza came back in this album. :thumb:
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ASOMVEL
They are from U.K and been around since 1993 and I never heard them before. :|
Boy, they sound like MOTORHEAD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmb50z3Zz1k
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Been kinda disappointed with metal lately. The latest releases by my favs have all been sub-par. Opeth, Mastodon, Satyricon, Gojira to name a few.
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My 2 latest discoveries, thanks to progmetalzone.com (some great reviews there), are:
Tesseract - Altered State
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/611yP1IEfbL._SX300_.jpg)
and
The Contortionist - Language
(http://mindequalsblown.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/The_Contortionist_-_Language-174x174.jpg)
Both of these have a bit in common: very high level of musicianship, great deal of complexity, some (almost) ambient moments juxtaposed with the more brutal moments, some great melodies, and emotion.
Tesseract has all clean vocals, where The Contortionist uses a mixture of clean and growls. The contortionist has a bit more metal intensity, Tesseract is a bit more laid back.
Interesting that the both have geometric spheres on their CD covers.
But if very complex metal, played with 'chops from hell' is your thing, you can't do much better.
Been kinda disappointed with metal lately. The latest releases by my favs have all been sub-par. Opeth, Mastodon, Satyricon, Gojira to name a few.
Coming into metal from the progressive music side of things, the latest Opeth and their new direction, does not disappoint me at all. 'Pale Communion' is a great prog album. They released plenty of great metal albums. If they want to continue in the prog direction, I have no problem.
In my opinion, they are no lonnger a metal band (releasing disappointing metal albums). They are now a progressive band releasing some great prog.
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I agree. While not "metal," the new Opeth album is great.
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108254)
Pretty impressive. Excellent mix with some vocal shades of Katatonia... even a hint of Tiamat. A collage of sound.
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TESSERACT - Altered State
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108261)
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Metallica, now, on the capital mall. Who would of thunk Metallica would be could considered mainstream? Kirk Hammet is looking OLD man!
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Checked out The Contortionists album on youtube, and then ebay'd the vinyl. Great suggestion, really digging what I have heard so far. :thumb:
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108254)
Pretty impressive. Excellent mix with some vocal shades of Katatonia... even a hint of Tiamat. A collage of sound.
Nice find FireGuy. Very nice.
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Been too quiet on the METAL thread!
Checking out the Metal genre selections on the Tidal music service lately. Liking so far the "Restarter" album by "Torche". Not sure what pigeon hole to put it in. I guess if you if you like slow & low doom / stoner type metal (?).
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Well, just for some fun here is one my band wrote and recorded in 1977.
One of our heavier pieces.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CAGgi_J6CE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CAGgi_J6CE)
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I bought both the Tesseract and The Contortionist recently. Both quite good.
Picked up some others to fill out my collection:
Crack the Skye by Mastodon
The Joy Of Motion by Animals As Leaders (was listening to this last night...awesome!)
The Parallax 2: Future Sequence by Between The Buried and Me
An Ocean Between Us by As I Lay Dying
Maps Of Non-Existent Places by Thank You Scientist
Apocryphon by The Sword
Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words With Tones) by Intronaut
Juggernaut: Alpha by Periphery
Juggernaut: Omega by Periphery
Hats Off To The Bull by Chevelle (not metal, but I kinda like them)
Just recently started listening to Gojira
But one of my favorites of recent is Anciients - Heart of Oak
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Eqk9BBYHL._SY90_.jpg)
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Here is one clip (9mins) that I really love on that album.
http://youtu.be/Jvmcx-EDR-w
Here is a really cool clip.... 10 metal styles in 3 minutes
http://youtu.be/qpZ18recO9A
Its interesting because you can quickly pick out which styles you like and which you don't.
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=116142)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=116143)
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=116802)
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Great find...
Caligula's Horse
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Great find...
Caligula's Horse
Yeah, that's a good one.
Give these a try:
039 - Amalgama
New band from Italy. Great melodic prog-metal with 70's prog influences.
Cyrax - Pictures
Another new Italian prog-metal band. Here's the review from progmetalzone.com:
"Progressive Metal (this band is the REAL deal!) An amazing fusion of technical thrash metal and melodic prog rock along with a decidedly wacky sense of humor. Many of the songs also have very cool chamber classical sections for a wonderful dose of sophistication. A truly stunning album from one of Italy's best new bands)"
The Last Embrace - The Winding Path
French band with loads of 70's prog influences. Great vocals. I've only heard samples, but what I've heard is impressive.
Special Providence - Essence of Change
Masters of instrumental metal jazz fusion. Unbelievable musicianship by all members. This is their 4th release and may be their best. Killer stuff.
There's a new project from prog-metal mastermind, Arjen Lucassen and Anneke van Giersbergenm (The Gathering), called "The Gentle Storm" that is getting all sorts of positive buzz.
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I still think Wolverine from Sweden is one of the most woefully unknown, and under appreciated prog-metal bands around.
I believe their band name has something to do with it. It's not the best name to begin with, but association with the superhero movies probably does not help their credibility. But they are a serious band, with great musicianship, great compositions, one of the best vocalists in the genre, and great songs loaded with emotion.
Here's a taste:
Into the Great Nothing from the album Communication Lost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eOOjW3T1l0
Leaving Yesterday from the album The Window Purpose
This is a great song that goes from very heavy to lighter beautiful passages. Great duet with a female vocalist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ebjlAhqesA
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Just wanted to say that I just started listening to Porcupine Tree. They are fantastic. Having been and still a A Pink Floyd fan I love The way Porcupine Tree sounds like early Floyd. :wink:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=118989)
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....I believe their band name has something to do with it.....
That didn't slow down Mastodon! :lol:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7cY5hwmvX0
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Here's another one for you guys to check out.
Special Providence
you can listen to their new release on Bandcamp right now:
https://specialprovidence.bandcamp.com/ (https://specialprovidence.bandcamp.com/)
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haha....just saw that Banjo of Death video. Hilarious!
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Metallica, now, on the capital mall. Who would of thunk Metallica would be could considered mainstream? Kirk Hammet is looking OLD man!
Read the lyrics of Bowling For Soup's "1985":
"When did Motley Crue become classic rock?"
"And when did Ozzy become an actor?"
That sums it up.
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been expanding my breadth of metal lately, checking out a lot of bands I wasn't familiar with. I tend to like melodic death metal and progressive metal the best. Some good finds lately have been:
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/6/6/3/366353.jpg?0838)
Ne Obliviscaris - Portal of I & Citadel
(https://f1.bcbits.com/img/a3225503897_16.jpg)
Dark Tranquility - The Gallery
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/2/2/22.jpg)
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Well, this an excellent way to start the weekend.
I got this guys and still enjoying the slayer for the third time so far.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127947)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127948)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127950)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127951)
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This band just rocks. Listening with my LCD2's. Through the roof good!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127955)
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Insomnium - Shadows Of The Dying Sun 2014.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=127957)
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I've been meaning to check out Insomnium, heard a lot of good things.
milford3, what is the name of the band, Finsterforst? It's hard to decipher in that icon.
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So I just checked out Finsterforst on youtube (I'm been using it a lot lately to check out what bands I have interest in) and they are fantastic. I don't even really mind the german lyrics.
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So I just checked out Finsterforst on youtube (I'm been using it a lot lately to check out what bands I have interest in) and they are fantastic. I don't even really mind the german lyrics.
JoshK - I found Finsterforst about a year ago. An addictive genre of Folk Metal but I think they are much more than that. Acoustic to vocal to massive riff transitions are incredible (on their zum Tode hin album).
Check out (if not already) "Swallow the Sun". A top melodeath band.
Finally, give Insomnium some spin time. Similar to Opeth it took me a bit to get the groove.
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Yeah I gave Insomnium a listen and I like it, so it went into my shopping cart. I've been collecting a lot of metal lately. That Persefone - Spiritual Migration album though is probably my favorite find in a while. The harsh vocals are not my absolute favorite, but the music is.
Will have to check out Swallow the Sun today. I typically listen to metal while programming at work, and since I am doing a big research project at work, I've been doing a lot of programming, hence a lot of listening to metal acts I haven't checked out yet via YT.
I haven't ventured much into the folk metal subgenre, so I don't even know where to begin. So far I have firmly established that I like melodeath and prog metal and any combo therein. I am very anti-black metal, as much as for what it stands for as the music doesn't appeal to me. However, some stuff like Agalloch/Panopticon which borrows some of the sound is ok.
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Yeah I gave Insomnium a listen and I like it, so it went into my shopping cart. I've been collecting a lot of metal lately. That Persefone - Spiritual Migration album though is probably my favorite find in a while. The harsh vocals are not my absolute favorite, but the music is.
Will have to check out Swallow the Sun today. I typically listen to metal while programming at work, and since I am doing a big research project at work, I've been doing a lot of programming, hence a lot of listening to metal acts I haven't checked out yet via YT.
I haven't ventured much into the folk metal subgenre, so I don't even know where to begin. So far I have firmly established that I like melodeath and prog metal and any combo therein. I am very anti-black metal, as much as for what it stands for as the music doesn't appeal to me. However, some stuff like Agalloch/Panopticon which borrows some of the sound is ok.
While you're at it: Draconian, Epica, Within Temptation, Nightwish and Delain. These bands are the ones that started me on the road to Doom, Prog and melodeath.
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I am listening to Swallow the Sun's first and am liking it. In general, doom is just so-so for me, maybe just a bit too slow. I like Katatonia, but even then get bored with anymore than one album at a time. I listened to Draconian yesterday and thought it was pretty good.
I've heard of Nightwish and Within Temptation but only sampled them. Will have to give a more serious listen.
The thing about death metal with working is the vocals aren't distracting while you are concentrating, cause I can't understand what they are saying anyway, so its just like another instrument. lol
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The guttural, harsh vocals in these genres was somewhat distracting form me... initially. However the quality of the bands with their execution of the songs is impossible to ignore. One reason I believe is that members tend to be older and this reflects on the overall production because it's what they have passion for.
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Took me a very long while to warm up to the growly vocals. It made me avoid the genre for ages, but eventually there was a point when it no longer mattered and in some rare cases I almost wish for growls (when balanced well with clean vocals). It was In Flames, Opeth and Lamb of God that relaxed my aversion to growls.
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No grunting from this new found metal band from Canada called Kobra And The Lotus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEeJImSaaFo
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I used to listen to metal a while ago, mainly Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, Testament, NIN, Prodigy, then later Tool, Opeth, and mostly grunge. Then stopped listening for a long time, not sure what happened - maybe I was listening to different stuff. Or got too used to the softer stuff.
More recently, I discovered Gojira. For some reason, something about this band and its music style roped me back into metal.
Some of their songs that really stood out (for me)
L'Enfant Sauvage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGHlZwMYO9g
Flying Whales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIkDOtAuoo
Born In Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suG-c_i2fBQ
Are there any other bands making somewhat similar music? Their songs have plenty of thrash but also melody.
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I used to listen to metal a while ago, mainly Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, Testament, NIN, Prodigy, then later Tool, Opeth, and mostly grunge. Then stopped listening for a long time, not sure what happened - maybe I was listening to different stuff. Or got too used to the softer stuff.
More recently, I discovered Gojira. For some reason, something about this band and its music style roped me back into metal.
Some of their songs that really stood out (for me)
L'Enfant Sauvage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGHlZwMYO9g
Flying Whales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDIkDOtAuoo
Born In Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suG-c_i2fBQ
Are there any other bands making somewhat similar music? Their songs have plenty of thrash but also melody.
Nice find Asliarun. Liking Gojira so far... especially Born In Winter. Melothrash?
Tuomas Saukkonen's Before The Dawn reeks of those components of melodeath I so enjoy. Especially "The Ghost" album. So well done in many regards. The Finns know how to produce metal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxhO1zJ9ecc
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I don't know of any other bands quite like Gojira. Maybe some of the later albums by Death (very good)?
By the way, their concert video is quite good, I own it.
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Triptykon - Melana Chasmata
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=128369)
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That is a good one! Thanks for the tip. I like avant-garde metal like this. I am still a big Faith No More fan, which is arguably one of the first in the genre.
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More of Tuomas Saukkonen's great work. Wolfheart - Winterborn.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=128415)
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More of Tuomas Saukkonen's great work. Wolfheart - Winterborn.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=128415)
Another good one from this band. Sad Alice Said. The band has got better and better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp5TxOQXQ8g
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Sad Alice Said is really quite interesting, but really hard to find here in Canada.
I recently came across Leprous and their last album is awesome!
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Sad Alice Said is really quite interesting, but really hard to find here in Canada.
I recently came across Leprous and their last album is awesome!
I'll check out Leprous tonight. Entire house to myself after work.
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Holy Crap a metal thread!! I think I'll join this conversation.
I've been streaming Deafheaven's new release "New Bermuda". Highly recommended!
Loving the Insomnium recommendation, I've seen them twice in Joliet, IL. Once with Dark Tranquility and another time with Omnium Gatherum. OG has a great album called Beyond which I was totally addicted to. You may like them if you like Insomnium (the lead guitarist is in both bands).
Also, for those who like Persefone's Spiritual Migration, I thought that their prior effort Shin-Ken was way better.
Rob
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I own both of those Persefone albums. I like both but the vocals are slightly better on SM.
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Welcome to the tread Hi-Fi Obsession. Please share new music (bands) that light you up. Here's my favorite for now. Omega Lithium. Ironically, my mains are the Omegas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRvrs8yDBbo
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Holy Crap a metal thread!! I think I'll join this conversation.
I've been streaming Deafheaven's new release "New Bermuda". Highly recommended!
Loving the Insomnium recommendation, I've seen them twice in Joliet, IL. Once with Dark Tranquility and another time with Omnium Gatherum. OG has a great album called Beyond which I was totally addicted to. You may like them if you like Insomnium (the lead guitarist is in both bands).
Also, for those who like Persefone's Spiritual Migration, I thought that their prior effort Shin-Ken was way better.
Rob
Welcome Rob. I'm loving this thread too. If Insomnium gets close to Buffalo/Toronto it's on my "must go" list. I was able to go see this April Delain and Nightwish. Holy crap are they good. Been following these bands for a while. If you're into metal/alt/ambient give "The Gathering" a try. Anneke's vocal is incredible. Start with Mandylion and then Nighttime Birds albums. Their later work (for me anyway) meandered too far from metal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPjuuLKsGbM
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Thanks guys! I appreciate the recommendations and will follow up. It is always nice to keep things fresh.
I'm gonna drop one album on you that has undoubtedly been my favorite over the last year: Exhausted Prayer - Ruined. Absolutely incredible.
More later.
Rob
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Fireguy - I just wanted to say... you have great taste... :)
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Fireguy - I just wanted to say... you have great taste... :)
Zero - thank you for the compliment. If the "Doom" genre is to your liking... Draconian should be on the very top of your list. For the past 4 years they have parked on my top band of all time. Just ahead of Opeth. Sadly, though, Lisa Johansson has left the band but I'm slowly getting over it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draconian_(band)
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Kontrust - The Butterfly Defect ... best feel good, outdoor festival (venue) song I've heard.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=128667)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b33JAIMISNY
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I came upon another band that I am really loving. Guess I am just a sucker for good melodic death and progressive. The vocals are a bit darker than typical death growls, more gutteral, less harsh. Also from Australia like the brilliant Ne Obliviscaris.
Be'lakor - Stone's Reach
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61iOrS5JtNL._SY355_.jpg)
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Be'lakor is incredible. Check out Of Breath and Bone, too. They have a new release coming shortly.
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Also.. Draconian is coming out with a new release the end of this month with their new lead singer, Heike Langhans.
Best Doom Metal band on the planet (IMO)...
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I came upon another band that I am really loving. Guess I am just a sucker for good melodic death and progressive. The vocals are a bit darker than typical death growls, more gutteral, less harsh. Also from Australia like the brilliant Ne Obliviscaris.
Be'lakor - Stone's Reach
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61iOrS5JtNL._SY355_.jpg)
Be'lakor is now on my play list. Great find. My Omega speakers are loving it for sure. And FireGuy, looking forward to
Draconians new release.
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I came across a playlist of somewhat lesser known but good melodeath bands.
https://youtu.be/N4L2aebFNuM
I am giving it a listen. I am not super familiar with all the bands listed, probably only heard of them.
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Disarmonia Mundi is pretty good. A little more modern sounding, as in the vocals sound a tiny bit more like american alt metal, but still good.
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I'll check out Leprous tonight. Entire house to myself after work.
Excellent band.
A very unique take ion prog-metal.
Complex, but still tuneful. Incredible musicianship, without cliche wankfests.
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Must share this. Excellent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIedr_9_9hA&index=6&list=RDtKpvzjzCQXg
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Must share this. Excellent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIedr_9_9hA&index=6&list=RDtKpvzjzCQXg
Good call Milford3. Excellent product from Brazil.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=129763)
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Excellent band.
A very unique take ion prog-metal.
Complex, but still tuneful. Incredible musicianship, without cliche wankfests.
That is a great way to put it!
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So I just stumbled upon the website http://www.progmetalzone.com/ . I think I'd seen an article from there before. Its a great resource for albums coming out that fit the greater prog metal description. They have two top 50 lists for the years 2013 and 2014 that are loaded with great albums and tons of new stuff to explore.
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2013/prog-metal-zone-2013-top-50-albums-2/
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2014/prog-metal-zone-2014-top-50-albums-in-alphabetical-order/
For me new finds were Fallujah and Voyager from 2014 (so far).
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What a stench !
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130036)
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So I just stumbled upon the website http://www.progmetalzone.com/ . I think I'd seen an article from there before. Its a great resource for albums coming out that fit the greater prog metal description. They have two top 50 lists for the years 2013 and 2014 that are loaded with great albums and tons of new stuff to explore.
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2013/prog-metal-zone-2013-top-50-albums-2/
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2014/prog-metal-zone-2014-top-50-albums-in-alphabetical-order/
For me new finds were Fallujah and Voyager from 2014 (so far).
My afternoon is now loaded for new music.
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My afternoon is now loaded for new music.
That is why I like this thread. There is so much metal out there and not all of it appeals to everyone, so finding your specific tastes takes a lot of digging.
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So I just stumbled upon the website http://www.progmetalzone.com/ . I think I'd seen an article from there before. Its a great resource for albums coming out that fit the greater prog metal description. They have two top 50 lists for the years 2013 and 2014 that are loaded with great albums and tons of new stuff to explore.
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2013/prog-metal-zone-2013-top-50-albums-2/
http://www.progmetalzone.com/2014/prog-metal-zone-2014-top-50-albums-in-alphabetical-order/
For me new finds were Fallujah and Voyager from 2014 (so far).
Great way to spend a Sunday night. Oh how far we have come... to help us discover new music. No longer tethered and nestled next to FM's teat telling us what is good, what is hip and what we should buy.
Miserium's Return To Grace is quite the audio ride. This desc is priceless; "dark, dramatic soundscapes mixed excellently with exquisite melodic as well as funk, baroque and even some reggae influence." Awesome band name too.
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What a stench !
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130036)
I have few albums from them. I bought them when I was in Europe. They are from Austria.
I listened to new Slayer today few times. So far I like the album.
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Draconian's release date for their new work (Sovran) is Oct 30th. I see no reason to pull them from my top spot. Doom genre executed at its very best... IMO> It appears the loss of lead singer Lisa Johansson won't be as much of an impact as initially thought.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbviwAuEXqc
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130609)
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Draconian's release date for their new work (Sovran) is Oct 30th. I see no reason to pull them from my top spot. Doom genre executed at its very best... IMO> It appears the loss of lead singer Lisa Johansson won't be as much of an impact as initially thought.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbviwAuEXqc
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130609)
Had this new Draconian release on my Omegas this morning. I concur FireGuy, Draconian has this genre wrapped up. Draconian will be on my Audeze LCD2's tonight with a bottle of Guinness Drought. :beer: :beer: :beer:
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Friday afternoon at work listening.... (cause the what are you listening to thread is big and unrelated mostly)
Gojira - The way of all flesh
https://youtu.be/uecj-Y00bP4
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515tMw+1NoL.jpg)
prior to that was
Leprous - Bilateral
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81t5TeDo7KL._SL1417_.jpg)
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Draconian's release date for their new work (Sovran) is Oct 30th. I see no reason to pull them from my top spot. Doom genre executed at its very best... IMO> It appears the loss of lead singer Lisa Johansson won't be as much of an impact as initially thought.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbviwAuEXqc
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130609)
Okay... been spending the last hour on the new release (CD). For all metal heads who have not discovered Doom you need to take the time and discover this band (genre). Hopefully some of you will find it addicting as I. Found this new work to be similar to their first couple of albums; with one exception... Sovran has taken the Gothic/Doom genre to it's pinnacle. You would think changing their lead singer would slightly change the character of the music but in this case it has been enhanced. Gorgeous vocal from Heike Langhans throughout. Guitars float in space, haunting and and spot on. LFE also integrates exceptionally well... not too over the top. My expectations here were high. And they've been met head on. "Everything Louder Than Everything Else!!!! The Metal Thread. Love it.
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Okay... been spending the last hour on the new release (CD). For all metal heads who have not discovered Doom you need to take the time and discover this band (genre). Hopefully some of you will find it addicting as I. Found this new work to be similar to their first couple of albums; with one exception... Sovran has taken the Gothic/Doom genre to it's pinnacle. You would think changing their lead singer would slightly change the character of the music but in this case it has been enhanced. Gorgeous vocal from Heike Langhans throughout. Guitars float in space, haunting and and spot on. LFE also integrates exceptionally well... not too over the top. My expectations here were high. And they've been met head on. "Everything Louder Than Everything Else!!!! The Metal Thread. LoveHeike Langhans it.
Did not know what to expect from this release. I knew Lisa would be missed. Haunting Gothic/Doom from Heike Langhans
will a thrill to listen to.
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Did not know what to expect from this release. I knew Lisa would be missed. Haunting Gothic/Doom from Heike Langhans
willbe a thrill to listen to.
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Introducing Earthside and their debut effort "A Dream In Static". A stunning piece of Dreamscape Prog.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=130893)
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Listening to Earthside now. Excellente!
While I appreciate Draconium's talent. I am still apathetic with doom; especially the vocal styling (female singer excluded).
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Okay... been spending the last hour on the new release (CD). For all metal heads who have not discovered Doom you need to take the time and discover this band (genre). Hopefully some of you will find it addicting as I. Found this new work to be similar to their first couple of albums; with one exception... Sovran has taken the Gothic/Doom genre to it's pinnacle. You would think changing their lead singer would slightly change the character of the music but in this case it has been enhanced. Gorgeous vocal from Heike Langhans throughout. Guitars float in space, haunting and and spot on. LFE also integrates exceptionally well... not too over the top. My expectations here were high. And they've been met head on. "Everything Louder Than Everything Else!!!! The Metal Thread. Love it.
Sovran is magical, soothing, melancholic and dreamy adventure, yet it is ponderous, powerful and heavy by partly remaining loyal to the formula from their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn (2003), where the band made a deviation from their early death/black metal days into a dark and doomy metal style which convinced fans of bands like My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost and early Anathema. Also productional wise Sovran is absolutely flawless, it has depth, dynamics, clear sound,... simply great. Now the band is walking on higher grounds and are near to conquering the throne of gothic/doom metal genre. Sovran is a strong candidate for album of the year 2015. A must!!!
I will have this CD in a few days. The above is a review that was sent to me.
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Insomnium - Shadows Of The Dying Sun
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/de/Shadows_of_the_Dying_Sun.jpg)
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The Sword - High Country
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=131120)
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Great album demarcate.
I'm listening tO Persephone spiritual migration on my home theater rather than my usual headphone setup. Holy cow this is my album of my year.
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I saw The Contortionist open for TesseracT on Friday. Excellent show in general. Standing room type spot with roughly 600 people, maybe more. Sound was overall pretty decent but whoever did Tesseract's mix had pretty fucky ears.
I had pretty decent expectations for Tesseract and other than a poor mix were pretty darn good, although they kinda started out mediocre by song 3 they were tight. The Contortionist though really blew my mind. Their drummer is super sick!
Going to see Mastodon open for Judas Priest on Thursday. Looking forward to Mastodon.
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Although the audio quality suffers a bit... a nice effort by Harakiri For The Sky... in the black metal genre. I found some patience with it delivers a welcome reward.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=131580)
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Will check them out.
I recently began going to concerts with a guy who hangs out at my local bar when I learned that we shared similar music tastes. He is about my age, grew up in Mexico city, been playing the guitar since 14 and teaches guitar. We have been exchanging tips about bands to check out.
He suggested the following:
Redemption - same vocalist as Fate's Warning and the one album I listened to sounded to me exactly like Dream Theater ala 6 Degrees of Inner Turbulence, but with a better singer.
Believer - this is a Christian metal band that he thought were seminal and groundbreaking. I couldn't really get into the vocals, but they were pretty technical and way ahead of their time, or at least on the forefront. Pretty good musically, but the vocals I could do without.
Revocation: Ok, this one is my cup of tea. Technical extreme metal with really interesting melodic solos. The vocals is growling and screams but fairly understandable and retain human vocal characteristics.
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Funny video about metal
https://youtu.be/asax9s2xmlU (warning bad language)
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Funny video about metal
https://youtu.be/asax9s2xmlU (warning bad language)
:lol: Lounge Metal. Freaken Nice!
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Here's a nice find. Shylmagoghnar's Emergence Another excellent product of the Netherlands.
Progressive/Atmospheric Melodic Blackened Death Metal.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=132148)
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Here's a nice find. Shylmagoghnar's Emergence Another excellent product of the Netherlands.
Progressive/Atmospheric Melodic Blackened Death Metal.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=132148)
Had a listen to this. My body and ears just love it. Great find.
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Milford 3 - "Emergence" an addicting blend of sub genres from start to finish, A to Z. An esoteric quality few albums own. This is one of them.
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Milford 3 - "Emergence" an addicting blend of sub genres from start to finish, A to Z. An esoteric quality few albums own. This is one of them.
Oh! On my LCD'2 with this. Great music.
Emergence"
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Intronaut has a new album out. I ordered it from the US, in the mean time a few of the tracks are on YT.
https://youtu.be/Ujb4E7oEZq0?list=PLhVucBMK5UEShGiC6qoYANyhLALuY2YNJ
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Intronaut has a new album out. I ordered it from the US, in the mean time a few of the tracks are on YT.
https://youtu.be/Ujb4E7oEZq0?list=PLhVucBMK5UEShGiC6qoYANyhLALuY2YNJ
I'll check them out tonight after work.
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I'll check them out tonight after work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujb4E7oEZq0&feature=youtu.be&list=PLhVucBMK5UEShGiC6qoYANyhLALuY2YNJ
Very interesting blend of metal genres. Quite worthy to spend more time. Borders on first-rate referral.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujb4E7oEZq0&feature=youtu.be&list=PLhVucBMK5UEShGiC6qoYANyhLALuY2YNJ
Very interesting blend of metal genres. Quite worthy to spend more time. Borders on first-rate referral.
FireGuy, I have this on now. The blend is amazing.
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Tarja Turunen... helping to end a good Thanksgiving day off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVh4Q2DZ-Fo
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Well, I thought I should start taking out my Christmas music slowly.
And I enjoyed the Saturnus at the very loud level today. :D
Paradise Belongs To You,Enjoy. :thumb:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VPBIVILFEk
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Now that it is coming to the end of the year, we should post our favorite metal albums of 2015. As an accompaniment, we could list albums that you found during 2015 but were released earlier.
So far this year (I'll keep adding as I think of more):
Earthside
Leprous - The Congregation (probably my favorite....kinda metal, but clean vocals)
Ghost - Meliora
Previous years but took me this year:
Gojira - The Way of the Flesh (probably all others as well)
Persefone - Spiritual Migration
everything Leprous (holy shit these guys are on point)
Ne Obliviscaris - Portal of I
be'Lakor - most of theirs
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I'll check out Leprous tonight. Entire house to myself after work.
So given my prior post, what did you think of Leprous?
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So given my prior post, what did you think of Leprous?
Intriguing sound. Been listening to their Congregation album over time. Excellent prog overall. Would like to hear more riffs that sink to your soul but it's good nonetheless. I keep going back. Song writing is not without emotion, which I like.
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yeah it isnt exactly metal head material, a bit more the prog rock enthusiasts' game with some metal influences for sure. Still it might be my best of 2015 candidate. Still going through the year, and of course Steven Wilson's Hand Cannot Be Erased cannot be erased from the running, again definitely not metal.
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Now that it is coming to the end of the year, we should post our favorite metal albums of 2015. As an accompaniment, we could list albums that you found during 2015 but were released earlier.
So far this year (I'll keep adding as I think of more):
Earthwind
Leprous - The Congregation (probably my favorite....kinda metal, but clean vocals)
Ghost - Meliora
Some for me so far:
Draconian - Sovran
Wolfheart - Shadow World (Tuomas Saukkonen... very impressive career to date)
Paradise Lost - The Plague Within
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Before the Dawn. Very good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFW5Tihgdc&feature=iv&src_vid=uxhO1zJ9ecc&annotation_id=annotation_220333753
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will listen to it later. Looks like another Finnish band?
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will listen to it later. Looks like another Finnish band?
Yes, another fine Finland product.
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Speaking of Finnish, here is an amazing melodeath band I hadn't heard of before. I love me some classic melodeath, even though this is new it is still very true to classic melodeath.
Mors Principium Est - Dawn of the 5th Era
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91lZNUzCylL._SL1500_.jpg)
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I've been listening to Ghost lately. Its funny because they would be super famous if it weren't for satanic lyrics. They aren't to be taken seriously, but still.
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I've been listening to Ghost lately. Its funny because they would be super famous if it weren't for satanic lyrics. They aren't to be taken seriously, but still.
Damn Devil music!! :rock:
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In the literal sense here. Except some who are snooping might not understand. Ghost is a swedish band. They are kinda pop rock, but they have a hint of metal through some of their riffs. They are blatantly satanic via lyrics, but it is all admittedly fraud, it is just a gimmick. But they dress up as some cultish crap, with the lead singer dressing up as the "anti-pope" with an upside-down-cross on his hat and a skull painted on his face.
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I just have to vent my frustration a bit. Just spent the last 1 1/2 hours attempting to purchase tickets to the Tool/Primus show. I log in 15 minutes before they go on sale and when they became available I search for any 5 tickets available and it comes up empty. I then search for 1 ticket and get the same thing. I REALLY wanted to go so I open two browsers plus use the ticketmaster app to continually search for tickets and came up with none. :cry:
I decided to do a search for tickets and now there are a ton of them on 3rd party resell sites for ripoff prices that I refuse to reward these people for doing. Just so many lame people, and I'm wondering how these people worked Ticketmaster who was the only seller of tickets.
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Same way with the Tool/Primus concert in Tulsa. Tons of people are bitching about it on Facebook, but not much you can do now.
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I hate that shit. It should be illegal, but its hard to deal with. I think they use a bunch of bots that buy up tickets super fast, like high frequency trading.
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Argus, love these guys all their vinyl sounds great.
Alunah, all their shit sounds great too, mastered by Tony Reed who is awesome in Mos Generator and Stone Axe.
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Sorry for the too big of a linked image before....
but this band
Mors Principium Est - Dawn of the 5th Era
is freaking amazing! :rock:
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Listening to Noumena based on some buzz. They are quite good melodeath, very melodic guitars, but the vocalist is only so-so IMO. I prefer harsh/growling vocals to still somewhat clear rather than roar roar roar.
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Sorry for the too big of a linked image before....
but this band
Mors Principium Est - Dawn of the 5th Era
is freaking amazing! :rock:
I agree re Mors Principium Est. Similar to Insomnium only darker. Time well spent this morning.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=133502)
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Where do you guys buy your metal CDs? I find that a lot of the bands (like Finnish, Australian) are harder to come by and/or expensive to buy on Amazon, et al. I often find many of them (but not all) on bandcamp and just download them in flac via BC. Any other good sites for the CDs or downloads at reasonable prices?
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Where do you guys buy your metal CDs? I find that a lot of the bands (like Finnish, Australian) are harder to come by and/or expensive to buy on Amazon, et al. I often find many of them (but not all) on bandcamp and just download them in flac via BC. Any other good sites for the CDs or downloads at reasonable prices?
Amazon.com for CD's or the band's web site if their music is sold there. For purchasing security I don't meander away from that rule.
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Yeah well I have had hit and miss issues with Amazon. I like BandCamp as I think it goes directly to the artist as most look to be offered via their label's page. Haven't confirmed though. Its also a nice play to keep a lot of your music as you can stream right from there (at work like I do) or download in any format you wish (flac).
Some of the labels offer direct downloading, but many/most don't seem to.
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It's always good when they sell a bunch of tickets at local places, so even if you can buy it online you have to pick it up in person.
One of my favorite albums, from a total non-metal person.
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Youtube listen, but it's much better from CD (http://Youtube listen, but it's much better from CD)
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Headbanging Bee...who knew!
http://www.livescience.com/53127-australian-bee-pollinates-by-headbanging.html
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Haha.... next heavy metal band name, the Blue-Banded Bees!
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Complex guitar and drums. Really enjoying this band.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=135240)
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Right on Milford3. Shylmagoghnar's effort here well worth another mention. Bands of this talent and delivery deserve much more exposure.
Insomnium's Across The Dark has been this weekend's "Go To" for me. MDM here is insanely good.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=135258)
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I really dig Insomnium, as I really love the melodeath sub-genre as a whole when it is done well. Fellow Finns, Mors Principium Est, Omnium Gatherum, and Aussies Be'lakor are seriously worth checking out in that sub-g.
I am on a Gojira kick. I oft do that with a band. I listen to them a few times and then I'll get something that grabs me and I obsess for a few months to years. Their drummer is near superhuman.
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Finally warmed up to Meshuggah, took me forever, but you really need to listen to them on pro-audio gear. Stuff that can take tons of power without stressing. I have all DSL Synergy speaks in my HT and it finally clicked.
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I came across another Aussie prog act. The Aussies have been putting out some tremendous prog rock and metal!
Arcane. Their new double album is freaking awesome.
https://arcaneaustralia.bandcamp.com/album/known-learned-double-album
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Anyone else pick up the latest Megadeth album Dystopia? This is my favorite release from them since Countdown to Extinction. The crew Mustaine put together has great chemistry. David Ellefson weaves through Chris Adler's tireless drumming with Kiko and Dave laying the sick guitar tracks throughout the entire album. Megadeth may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I really am enjoying this album. :thumb:
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Anyone else pick up the latest Megadeth album Dystopia? This is my favorite release from them since Countdown to Extinction. The crew Mustaine put together has great chemistry. David Ellefson weaves through Chris Adler's tireless drumming with Kiko and Dave laying the sick guitar tracks throughout the entire album. Megadeth may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I really am enjoying this album. :thumb:
Good album - classic thrash metal lives! :rock:
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Hey GB, just how awesome do your aurora's sound listening to metal. These will be my next pair of speakers.
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Hey GB, just how awesome do your aurora's sound listening to metal. These will be my next pair of speakers.
In my system they sound great! They like some power to really sing, but the Auroras don't collapse even with bands like Pantera, Megadeth, Metallica and Tool. They are an amazing two-way speaker and mine don't even have the Transducer Labs N26C-G ceramic tweeter the newer version has! They play other genres of music just as well. That waveguide makes such a large sweet spot that group listening is spectacular! In fact one of my buddies said that he feels like the cops are going to bust into the room at any moment when we get into it and have the room jamming. :rotflmao:
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Haven't listened to it yet. I find myself too distracted these days with bands to check them out, but that is admitting a bias. I liked two of their albums a great deal, Countdown and a more modern one, can't recall off hand. By the time I really got into metal I was already into a different style.
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I'm more of an old-school metal guy, but enjoy trying some of the bands listed here. I do like understanding the words, but if the music is good enough I can let the scream/howl/growl slide. :lol:
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It took me a long time to warm up to death metal style vocals, but some guys are really a lot better at it than others. Opeth, Lamb of God and In Flames were my three bands that warmed me up to it. I really like the melodic death metal subgenre, and the death metal vocals really do fit that style well. Mors Principium Est being my favorite in that subgenre and also one of the better vocalists in my opinion.
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Complex guitar and drums. Really enjoying this band.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=135240)
Mind telling us who they are? I can't read the smoke.
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Mind telling us who they are? I can't read the smoke.
Shylmagoghnar... Emergence. Product of the Netherlands. Progressive/Atmospheric Melodic Blackened Death Metal.
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(http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/290/3/f/mastodon___leviathan_by_orphydian-d6qt1az.jpg)
Mastadon - Leviathan
Samples (http://www.amazon.com/Leviathan-Mastodon/dp/B0002N66FS)
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Mastodon will always get my vote. I like their mix of sludge (or stoner) metal with progressive elements and a bit of groove.
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Came across a good playlist on Youtube. Youtube is what I most often listen to at work with headphones while I am programming on doing research. I like melodeath, but am not intimately familiar with all the different bands. This is a great way to see which you like and don't. There is definitely some of both on it.
https://youtu.be/PZbejCdyg2c
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Came across a good playlist on Youtube. Youtube is what I most often listen to at work with headphones while I am programming on doing research. I like melodeath, but am not intimately familiar with all the different bands. This is a great way to see which you like and don't. There is definitely some of both on it.
https://youtu.be/PZbejCdyg2c
Really enjoying this playlist. :thumb:
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Glad you like it. There is definitely some great bands I've never heard of that are worth checking out. Quite a number of them are from Aus, not sure what they are putting in the drinking water there.
Orpheus Omega - I have two albums (https://orpheusomega.bandcamp.com/album/bleed-the-way)
Meridian - ST EP (https://meridianbandaus.bandcamp.com/album/meridian) (really unique)
Ouroboros - Glorification of a Myth (https://ouroborosmetal.bandcamp.com/) !! This is tech death/trash but it is very melodic, so I'd say splitting hairs
Elysian - Wires of Creation (https://elysian.bandcamp.com/album/wires-of-creation-2) More traditional melodeath
Parasite Inc. - Time Tears Down (https://parasiteinc.bandcamp.com/album/time-tears-down) (German)
Links are to their bandcamp pages where you can sample them or buy the CDs/digital downloads (FLAC).
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How about discussion of some of the best DVDs and Blu-rays of metal? I have been collecting a lot of concert DVD/BRs, and occasionally some good ones come up even in this genre.
I'll try to do some very brief reviews of some that I own:
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Opeth - In Live Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (DVD) (PQ: 9/10, SQ: 8/10, Perf: 9/10)
This one is popular on a lot of meta lists out there for good reason. Its a great band and a great venue and everything comes together. For metal, it is hard to beat.
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Porcupine Tree - Anesthetize (PQ:10/10, SQ:10/10, Perf: 10/10)
This is only borderline metal IMO, but still I'll give it mention as it is the best BR concert I own hands down.
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Gojira - The Flesh Alive (PQ:8/10, SQ:9/10, Perf: 8/10)
I love this band and this concert really helped propel my love for them. It's really good to see them live and this BR is well done. (I am being picky on my standards).
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41bpGvBqwBL._SY90_.jpg)
Nine Inch Nails - Live: Beside You in Time (PQ:7-8/10, SQ:8-10/10, Perf: 10/10)
This is a fantastic concert BR, one of the best, but the fact that the venue keeps changing every couple songs means there is some variability in the SQ and PQ. Still I love that they did it that way.
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Katatonia - Sanctitude (PQ:-, SQ:-, Perf: -)
Haven't watched yet, so place holder.
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In Flames - Used and Abused (DVD) (PQ:6/10, SQ:7/10, Perf: 7/10)
This is some good In Flames at their height. This is still very worthy of owning if you like IF, but it doesn't quite stand up to some of the best productions that some of the latest BRs have. Still quite worthwhile.
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JoshK - Therion is a band I've posted on the Music thread more than once. They have an excellent and extensive discography and this DVD captures the performance of their sub genres quite well.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=137500)
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I will check them out. Your Shylmagoghnar recommendation was spot on! I, as a rule, don't really enjoy black metal, but that is good stuff. If you like techy death, check out Ouroboros, both albums are great, but the Glorification of a Myth album is an epicness of riffs. The later one is equally as good in my opinion but quite different and supported by an orchestral.
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JoshK - Therion is a band I've posted on the Music thread more than once. They have an excellent and extensive discography and this DVD captures the performance of their sub genres quite well.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=137500)
+1 on Therion. I have this DVD on now.
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holy hell, just came across this gem. Cynic just released a whole concert (good quality) for free.
https://youtu.be/fGe1dBoF2Gw
Its metal, but it might be for the more adventurous prog fans cause they aren't too heavy and super techy.
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New Anthrax releases Friday 2/26 For All Kings
I've only heard the song they pre-released, but it appears to be a strong follow up to Worship Music
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New Anthrax releases Friday 2/26 For All Kings
I've only heard the song they pre-released, but it appears to be a strong follow up to Worship Music
Arrived today. Enjoying the old school thrash quite a bit. Nice recording too.
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They said metal heads are violent people!
Is not it true that nobody got upset or rude to anyone in this thread yet and it is all about music ?
Any way, I have been very busy and finally I am taking some break and started with ordering 10 Cd's but there is one that I cannot get enough to listen to.
Be'Lakor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOiQOOrj-fY
I am new to the band and I could bet my right arm that I am traveling between Swedish to Finnish band but I was wrong.
When it comes to pure rock then Australia can offer a lot but a melodic death like this? :o
I have to admit that I have heard a lot of death metal bands and not all of them are good even if you are are death metal guy only.
Well, I dare to say this is the way it should be.
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Be'lakor is one of my favorites too! I listen to it at least 3 times a week. They are fairly unique within the melodic death genre in that they are a bit on the progressive side of things. Check out Of Breath and Bone as well, it is as good as Stone's Reach imo.
Orpheus Omega is another good Australian melodeath band worth checking out. Elysian too.
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I'll have to check that one out Brad. I haven't heard anything from Anthrax since the '80s. Then again I haven't really followed much thrash. Is Lamb of God considered thrash? Groove or trash?
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I'll have to check that one out Brad. I haven't heard anything from Anthrax since the '80s. Then again I haven't really followed much thrash. Is Lamb of God considered thrash? Groove or trash?
Not familiar with Lamb of God - will check them out.
Anthrax's 2011 Worship Music was one of their best, right up there with Among the Living.
I'm only a couple of listens in, but I think this one belongs in that group too.
The recording has good dynamic range - some of their compatriots (ahem, Metallica) could certainly benefit from this type of production.
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If you check out LoG, consider Ashes of the Wake (my personal fave of theirs) through Wrath. Those were the best ones. Probably only have the tracks out of those three albums are really stellar, the rest are so-so.
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+1 on Therion. I have this DVD on now.
How are the CD's? Recommendations? You can see a shit quality version of this on Youtube and it looks like it'd be a great album.
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Folsom, the CD version is very well recorded. One of the best Goth bands out there.
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Black Sabbath : The End CD
Got it at the MSG show on Thursday.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138108)
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It's on my list :)
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Black Sabbath : The End CD
Got it at the MSG show on Thursday.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138108)
Black Sabbath (early 70's) was THE band that put me on the road to Metal. Have not left since. Sabbath. Bloody Sabbath.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138111)
Seems like yesterday. Metal... best music genre on the planet... IMO.
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More MPE. Muchas gracias for the intro of this very fine band on this thread.
Kiitos to the Finns.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138112)
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MPE might be my favorite melodeath act. I am going through the list of them. The original three I love, In Flame's Jester era was tops, so was DT in their prime, but MPE is a really dark melodic power death metal album. Liberation = Termination is their fastest maybe, Dawn of the 5th Era was my introduction and is still a favorite.
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Harakiri for the Sky - Very interesting band....Melodic Black Metal
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138419)
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Came across STS' latest, three-disc release... yes three disc (from 2015). How I missed this until now is disturbing. Nonetheless I find it a masterpiece of progressive, doom and melodic death metal. Sublime. STS's opus. An incredible piece of work that has defined the band and their accomplishments. Highly recommended.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138561)
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Came across STS' latest, three-disc release... yes three disc (from 2015). How I missed this until now is disturbing. Nonetheless I find it a masterpiece of progressive, doom and melodic death metal. Sublime. STS's opus. An incredible piece of work that has defined the band and their accomplishments. Highly recommended.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=138561)
What do you call that type of singing?
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What do you call that type of singing?
There's a nice blend of vocals on this release. What I think you are asking is the "growling" vocal. Initially I found it very edgy and unappealing. After some time I realized how it's a specific segment of various sub metal genres. What kept me going back is the talent, production and overall presentation of the music. These bands are exceptional. STS is no exception. When you get past this vocal type the musical reward pops.
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I'd say that STS's vocal styling (first disc in particular) come from their black metal roots. While the second acoustic disk is obviously different.
I am not particularly keen on black metal, but their vocal styling isn't the worst. Agalloch, Panopticon, Ne Obliviscaris, these guys all are more than simple black metal but carry over the vocal styling of Black Metal.
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Probably the best example of arrayed vocal styles is OPETH. Their latest release has no black metal vocal influence but most that precede this work does. It's this seemingly unbalanced variation that draws me in. The arrangements are anything but cookie cutter and predictable.
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I don't like growling. I find it ruins good music.
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Then don't listen to any of my recommendations in the last 4-5 pages. I came to harsher metal from a lot of angles but eventually found a few bands that pulled me in and now I actually prefer it with some styles, but it's like caviar, cigar or scotch. Opeth, In Flames and Lamb of God were the first to get me into the harsh vocals but then heavy metal has been in my blood in some way since the beginning I think.
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Just for kicks, give this a listen on headphones in an open minded mood, a beer or two won't hurt. You have to give it a bit to sink in. Maybe or maybe not but they were the first of the melodic death metal scene and one of the best. Its harsh and melodic at the same time and I find it very interesting to listen to.
https://youtu.be/8dFQ5OxV72M
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Music you don't hear on FM radio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG61c7girsA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acZbW-CmUTA&ebc=ANyPxKpxcyI89OhF1_FDjMnNydn1M0YpYj468lOPDK5jyVVVePzMcNMIh2U6Trp1RrswkOirOsc2LDBMwjZ2taVimoVh7U7xdw
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https://youtu.be/ctXRhv90Gz8
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Any albums you are highly anticipating in 2016? Some of mine are:
Gojira (couple months estimated)
Be'lakor (sometime in 2016)
Persefone (been leaking short clips)
Tool (its rumored still as far as I know)
Just got the Omnium Gatherum new one but haven't listened yet (just got it).
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Tarja Turunen is coming out with a new work this August (The Shadow Self). This effort they are saying will be heavier and darker than previous CD's. Her vocal is quite unique and I find most people love it or they are quite indifferent.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139163)
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Tarja has got a wonderful voice. It sometimes works extremely well with the music, sometimes it doesn't, or rather just makes the heavier metal stuff sound dumbed down/poppy. Nightwish was the only heavy metal band that my ex-wife (who only tolerated me listening to metal) would actually put on herself.
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Nightwish's "End of an Era" DVD is on my top five concerts of all time. It showcases Tarja's incredible vocal range and proves you can integrate this style into metal. No one has (or does) it better.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139202)
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I don't think I have that Nightwish one. I have Showtime Storytime. I've been collecting a lot of concert blu rays and DVDs. In my HT with Danley speakers and a big projection screen it is pretty badass to listen to good concerts, especially metal concerts.
Two I recently acquired that are superb in terms of PQ and SQ with awesome performances are two of the Gothenburg original 3,
(http://www.metalstorm.net/images/albums/3/31093.jpg)Dark Tranquility - Where Death Is Most Alive (2009)
I'm watching it now and it is one of the best concert dvds I own. Its rated pretty highly on metal storm's top 100 metal dvds list. I happen to concur. http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/albums_top.php?a_type=4
(http://www.metalstorm.net/images/albums/3/37421.jpg)At the Gates - The Flames Of The End (2010)
Also on the above list...I've been picking a handful of them up. There is a documentary that is interesting, but the live disc at Wacken is insanely good. I really want to go to Wacken now.
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Road tested Dark Tranquility's "Where Death Is Most Alive" this weekend. Heavy laden melodic death. Can't disagree whatsoever on Metal Storm''s list. Excellent recommendation.
+1 on Wacken Fest. It attracts a scary good collage of metal bands. Got to be one hell of trip.
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Road tested Dark Tranquility's "Where Death Is Most Alive" this weekend. Heavy laden melodic death. Can't disagree whatsoever on Metal Storm''s list. Excellent recommendation.
+1 on Wacken Fest. It attacks a scary good collage of metal bands. Got to be one hell of trip.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139544)
I have been in Wacken 4 times. :thumb:
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I wish I could get all metal bands to use my power conditioners. The few that have on occasion sound literally twice as sick and they know it when they're playing. It does magic on guitars, having a little PFC and common mode filtration.
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Prelude - Wacken stories please. People, the event, bands etc. I think in a few years I'll go. Backpack, tickets and plane fare. All I need.
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Prelude - Wacken stories please. People, the event, bands etc. I think in a few years I'll go. Backpack, tickets and plane fare. All I need.
The best story,you must be there.
Just watch out for this. :lol: :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139550)
The Wacken is not the only place for metal. The second best one is in Japan called Loud Park which is going very strong for 10 years now.
http://www.loudpark.com/15/english/
And finally, the largest open air festival in all over the Europe is located in Poland called Woodstock and has nothing to do with the one in U.S.
It is not a only metal festival like Wacken or Loud Park but because of the strong support and location, I can say that you can see all the metal bands there. It is huge,usually 700,000 people show up every year.
http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock_festival/
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Slayer at loud park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nco6FRXYLsU
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Kreator at woodstock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVSWJEAPkc
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The best story,you must be there.
Just watch out for this. :lol: :thumb:
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139550)
The Wacken is not the only place for metal. The second best one is in Japan called Loud Park which is going very strong for 10 years now.
http://www.loudpark.com/15/english/
And finally, the largest open air festival in all over the Europe is located in Poland called Woodstock and has nothing to do with the one in U.S.
It is not a only metal festival like Wacken or Loud Park but because of the strong support and location, I can say that you can see all the metal bands there. It is huge,usually 700,000 people show up every year.
http://www.en.wosp.org.pl/woodstock_festival/
That is awesome in so many respects.
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Yeah, I really want to go to Wacken. If I had known about it earlier, I might have tried to get there this year...maybe next year.
I've been meaning to go to Japan for a while now, so I could marry the loud concert with a trip to the orient.
Melodic Death Metal as well as some more extreme progressive metal were the gateways to some technical death metal. There are some astounding classics like Death - Symbolic, Atheist - Unquestionable Presence, and Edge of Sanity - Crimson oh and Cynic. Lately I've come upon some good modern Technical Death Metal bands like Beyond Creation, Gorod, Allegaeon, and Ouroboros which I've mentioned in this thread before.
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Watching The Ophidian Trek by Messugah (blu-ray + 2 cds). Its a pretty good live concert as well. There is a few songs so far at Wacken, plus some in an enclosed venue that I am not sure and too lazy to look up at the moment. I am not a huge 'ssugah fan, but I can get into them for short periods.
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Let's expose some Katatonia. Exceptional band from Sweden... works of bleak melancholy and despair. Cohesive and mature. Nice find Milford3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_QRS_tyUDg
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Night is the New Day is outstanding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0b3is7qmUE
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Night is the New Day and The Great Cold Distance are my two favorites. The others tend to be a bit too slow and plodding to me.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcDXsZt-wI
Interesting band. A little Goth thrown in.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRcDXsZt-wI
Interesting band. A little Goth thrown in.
Way too much 'core' in it for me, which is ironic cause I grew up in Seattle during the grunge era, so I should like the alternative/punk influence, but for some reason I just equate that with a bit of insincerity.
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Ne Obliviscaris - Citadel. Quite impressive. Another excellent referral from JoshK.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=139972)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmyWeOvF_Sg
Oh, this is good
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Yeah, those guys are quite interesting. It has the same founder as Celtic Frost (I know of them but not familiar with their work...first wave of black metal).
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Watching some Testament
(http://www.testamentlegions.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/droe-dvd-lg.jpg)
Really a good quality concert DVD.
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Yes Milford3 - Triptykon... very worthy indeed.
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Triptykon is good. So I bought a big lot of concert videos from Napalm, and one was Monsters of Metal vol something or other but it has 90 videos of different bands, it was well worth the $14 or so, cause it covers a huge variety of metal, all types of styles and you can really see in a given year what you like. Draconian's video is f**kin sweet!
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By the way, I just got back from Iron Maiden at the ACC. Those boys still have it. I saw them the first time in MSG maybe 2010, they were awesome then. I only got into them in grad school oddly enough while studying. But they are the basis for most melodic metal subgenres.
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Ok, here is a ridiculously good track, especially for the progressive loving audiophile heavy metaler!
https://youtu.be/2OZYHJ_jme0
Obscura - Ten Sepiroth
I think they officially billed as Progressive [death] metal. They have some seriously technical progressive elements but they don't lose focus of the melody, so it almost sounds like melodeath at times. That fretless bass is insanely cool!
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Clouds - Dolui. Very interesting atmospheric doom metal effort. My personal wheel house genre. Anti mainstream dripping with melancholy and killer riffs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwfB5FRifJQ
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So I finally setup my NAS and playback on my HT system. So I queued up 100 or so melodeath metal albums, hit random and am rockin out. MDM is my personal go to genre, but I like a lot of different styles. I paused to check out your link.
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Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Before the Bleeding Sun. Good MDM for the masses.
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That is a pretty decent one. It reminds me a LOT of early Children of Bodom, back when they were MDM before they jumped the shark (IMO). The added keyboards, the vocalist who sounds reminiscent of Alexi. Its fairly accessible. Love that cover!
I am super stoked for the upcoming Be'lakor and Insomnium albums!
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"I am super stoked for the upcoming Be'lakor and Insomnium albums!"
Awesome, was not aware new works are coming. Esp Insomnium.
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Both are expected soon enough. Be'lakor (one of my personal faves) is expected in July and I think late summer for Insomnium.
Gojira's is expected relatively soon (another personal fave; not MDM).
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OK, just to keep with some good suggestions. If you are not familiar with Dark Tranquility, one of the original Gothenburg 3, pioneers of MDM, I'd say the best place to start might be with Character (later in career, but this is a fantastic album start to finish). I also like Fiction a lot, but the nudge still goes to Character.
Dark Tranquillity - Character
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https://youtu.be/Ly22bb4CvNs
DT are the only one of the original 3 still making 'melodic death metal'. In Flames make some sort of poppy new style of metal. DT has been more constant and consistent. They are also fairly accessible in the sub-genre, their lyrics from what I can tell are not satanic/anarchistic or other BS. I think the vocalist is one of the better ones in the sub-genre, but that is more of a personal thing. Their music still retains a lot of melody and melodic riffs. Think of it as Iron Maiden gets a growly vocal lead singer (but you can still fairly easily understand what he is saying unlike some) and they make it a bit harder but not nearly as hard as some 'death metal'.
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How about a post on technical death metal? I have only fairly recently become familiar/into this sub-genre, but it is very listenable unlike some death metal and also very intriguing (to me at least).
I credit my introduction to Death's latter 3 albums, and in particular Symbolic, and Cynic who would become more progressive/fusion death metal, but their first albums Focus has the seedlings of technical death metal. Then there is Atheist - Unquestionable Presence which might have been the album to push me into this sub-g. There is of course Edge of Sanity - Crimson (Swedes before the MDM explosion; one 40 something minute track of progressive/technical death metal).
So that wraps up the intro to classic albums that started it off. However, current TDM seems to have flourished into something of its own. I will give a list of bands I am currently delving into and which albums I think are some of the best intros. (bandcamp links so you can check them out of even buy if you like).
Glorification of a Myth by Ouroboros (https://ouroborosmetal.bandcamp.com/album/glorification-of-a-myth) (these Aussies have it down pat and this may have been the modern album that got me thinking. The riffs are non-stop!)
Fragments of Form and Function by Allegaeon (https://allegaeon.bandcamp.com/album/fragments-of-form-and-function) (checkout The God Particle)
The Path of Apotheosis by Inferi (https://inferi.bandcamp.com/album/the-path-of-apotheosis) (I like this because it is technical death metal with some obvious MDM influences; check out Destroyer)
The Flesh Prevails by Fallujah (https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-flesh-prevails) (checkout Starlit Path)
Neurotripsicks by GOROD (https://willowtip.bandcamp.com/album/neurotripsicks) (a little closer to regular death metal, but still gets a nod as it maintains some serious technicality)
Akróasis by Obscura (https://obscura.bandcamp.com/album/akr-asis) (they have one of the coolest fretless bassist; check out any of it, but maybe the title track)
The Aura - Beyond Creation (https://beyondcreation.bandcamp.com/album/the-aura) (check out Omnipresent Perception)
Epitaph by Necrophagist (http://Epitaph by Necrophagist) (this is probably the most celebrated, I think these guys put out only this album and everyone has been waiting since; checkout Stabwound, also THIS MIGHT BE THE PLACE TO START LISTENING)
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Of that Tech DM list I prefer The Flesh Prevails by Fallujah. I'll be exploring more of them soon.
Here's a release from BE'LAKORs new album. Exceptional MDM... music is layered nicely and near perfection is it's delivery. I can definately sense some Opeth influence. Outright absorbing. Had the Omegas cranked a little beyond tradition and they handled it beautifully.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSvUsx3ksxI
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Be'lakor - Of Breath and Bone (2012) ... Insanely good.
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Mastodon : Once More 'Round The Sun
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I absolutely love Be'lakor. They have been on my high rotation list for quite a few months now. Can't wait till June 24th when the new one is released. The preview track they released is really good! I pre-ordered it along with Gojira's upcoming release.
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Went to see Amon Amarth on Saturday with opener Entombed A.D. I like AA a bit, they are a bit of a gimmick but a fun one. However, I was very impressed with the show. They had a cool stage setup (giant viking helmet) and they played really tight. It was a sold out show in a former opera hall so the sound was good too. The mosh pit was insane, but I'm too old for that now so I was upstairs in balcony seated with a good view.
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I just went thru some of my rarest, and best original metal pressings on vinyl. One that most people will never hear on the original German press, and is literally shocking how good it is -
1 - Meshuggah / Contradictions Collapse
It seriously might be their best album to date, and in the top 5 metal pressings quality wise I ever heard.
Also 2 more killer original pressings -
2 - Blind Illusion / The Sane Asylum- Les Claypools first band, it's 100% metal, and why Metallica had him audition for them, and absolutely nothing like Primus. Another one that music like that was mostly crap pressings at the time, this one is excellent if you care about real sound quality.
3 - Prong / Beg to Differ - U.K. Pressing again just excellent beyond what most good pressings at the time offered.
Side note :
I have not heard a single Mastodon pressing yet that does not suck. You gotta go CD / Digital on that one to make it worthwhile.
Any on CD will work if that is your thing for these bands!
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Ambient Black Metal. Rather intriguing metal sub genre.
Eldamar - The Force Of The Ancient Land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaoVdzo00lI
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Wow, that really is interesting! Very hypnotic.
Just picked up that album off their bandcamp page. I like how a lot of metal musicians, usually on small labels, are using bandcamp. You get to download in flac directly or mp3, multiple times even if need be, plus stream on your devices which I use at work.
Edit: I just saw the description on the BC page.
Eldamar started in summer of 2015. It is a solo Project that is Atmospheric Black Metal and Ambient. Very Inspired by J.R.R Tolkien, Heathenism, Elven Magic and Nature. Living in Askim Norway. The whole reason behind Eldamar is that the listener can connect with the music in a very emotional way and combine it with nature. Then you will drift away in Your own dreams
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Elder : Lore and Vokonis : Olde One Ascending
Stoner Rock with twists.
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UNEARTH - Never Cease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UUBShPhuLA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UUBShPhuLA)
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Gojira released another song from the upcoming album. Its fantastic!
http://magma.gojira-music.com/ (scroll down and you can watch the video Silvera)
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Ambient Black Metal. Rather intriguing metal sub genre.
Eldamar - The Force Of The Ancient Land
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaoVdzo00lI
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Wow I like that! The screamo thing is just ambiance... That's an actual good use for it.
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Wow I like that! The screamo thing is just ambiance... That's an actual good use for it.
I'm on this tonight with my new Meze 99 Classics headphones. Just brilliant.
https://www.mezeheadphones.com/
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Gojira released another song from the upcoming album. Its fantastic!
http://magma.gojira-music.com/ (scroll down and you can watch the video Silvera)
Like some MDM bands it takes a little patience and time and digest the music. Metal can be like that. For me Opeth was a prime example with phenom results. Gojira (for me) has not been an exception. Spinning for the past month or two I'm finding this band to be exceptional. Sophisticated metal core with unbelievable song structure with undeniable execution. This thread continues to be a gem.
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Your right Fireguy. I think really good metal is usually not super accessible, that is if it is quite innovative. There are some bands that you click with right away if it is a style you are already accustomed to, but if it is truly innovative, like Gojira it takes some time. It took me a bit to warm up to Gojira, but they are now one of my highest played bands.
Came upon another milder (clean vocals) band called Torche. They have a stoner rock feel to them but peppier. Worth having a listen.
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Opeth - Heritage (2011). Non-metal ears should road test this work. Old school progressive. Brilliant.
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Tis' a good morning for some Kamelot. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6LF_OyVrTo
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Opeth - Heritage (2011). Non-metal ears should road test this work. Old school progressive. Brilliant.
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Opeth is one of my top 3 bands. I really like Heritage while many/most metal fans shun it. I think Pale Communion though was a bit better overall in the old school prog revival effort.
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Tis' a good morning for some Kamelot. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6LF_OyVrTo
Yes indeed. The Black Halo prob their best, to my ears.
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I am pretty sure this is the genesis of the extreme side of progressive metal, i.e. progressive death metal.
Death - Story to Tell
https://youtu.be/LqbBZ4umzE8
An amazing album, that and Symbolic had a enormous influence on the future of metal.
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in the Silence - A Fair Dream Gone Mad... Atmospheric/Progressive. Have a real affection for the album art. Well done indeed.
From Bandmix.com: INFLUENCES
Opeth, Katatonia, Type O Negative, Gojira, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Deftones, My Dying Bride, Depeche Mode, Dream Theatre, Riverside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg2AhACpi3o
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That is a really solid album! Too bad they only have one album out.
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That is a really solid album! Too bad they only have one album out.
Last night time was on the HIFIMAN's, today with the Omega stand mounts with this album. I can also hear influences from France's Alcest and Findland's Rapture. Very solid effort for sure. Hopefully their premier success translates into much more down the road.
Here's a nice review by Metal Archives (my fav metal review site) along with "Angry Metal Guy".
http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/In_the_Silence/A_Fair_Dream_Gone_Mad/344203/
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Agree with you about metal Archives being one of the best metal sites. They are very complete in their info and reviews. The amateur reviewers also seem to take great care in their reviews on that site.
I've mentioned them before in this thread, but in case you are not yet familiar with them, Leprous is a must check out band! The lead singer is the brother-in-law of Ihsahn (both solo musician and former lead for Emperor). They have some black metal roots but they take a more progressive bend with beautifully executed clean vocals (mostly, a couple songs have short bits of harsh vocals, even including guest appearances from Ihsahn). If you haven't given The Congregation a listen, I highly recommend you do.
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/5/0/0/5/500523.jpg?4402) Metal-archive rates it 90% (3 reviews).
They have other albums that are stellar as well including the fan favorite Bilateral and also Coal. Tall Poppy Syndrome was more or less a beginners' effort, enjoyable but no where near as good as those there after.
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I will so check out Leprous this week. I no longer allow growling vocals as final judgement whether the band is worth my time. There are stellar bands out there with non-clean vocals. It has opened a total new world of metal for me.
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It is probably only in the last 4 or so years that I really opened up to harsh vocals. Having done so, like you, opened me to a whole world of amazing musicianship and creativity in metal. There are proponents of each camp and the for and against harsh/growly vocals, but I have to say it does start to fit with some styles really well, such as melodeath, which to me sounds weird with clean vocals (Soilwork, Scar Symmetry).
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New Katatonia release. The Fall of the Hearts. If "Angry Metal Guy" likes it, gotta be good right? I've always enjoyed this band since my discovery and I'm liking this work so far.
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/katatonia-fall-hearts-review-2/
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Gojira - Magma is released today. Listening to it now. If you pre-ordered (I did) you get a download as well.
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Gojira - Magma is released today. Listening to it now. If you pre-ordered (I did) you get a download as well.
On this one tonight.
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New Katatonia release. The Fall of the Hearts. If "Angry Metal Guy" likes it, gotta be good right? I've always enjoyed this band since my discovery and I'm liking this work so far.
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/katatonia-fall-hearts-review-2/
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Good to hear Kat has a new release. Looking forward for a listen. Kat is a band that puts the listener into a third dimension
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I ordered the Katatonia one, hopefully I will get it soon enough.
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I managed to listen to the new Katatonia at work. Its pretty good, but for me, The Great Cold Distance is by far and away my favorite of theirs followed by Night is the New Day. I need to spend more time with them, but the doomy still isn't my favorite style, at least in the last couple years.
So two bands that I have been listening to a lot in the last 4-5 days is Cattle Decapitation and The Dear Hunter. CD is not a band I expected to like at all. In fact I thought the whole grindcore sub-genre was a bunch of sh**. I generally don't like core and I don't like anything that is all about how I'm way more brutal than you brah. But I'll be damned if their last album isn't f'in phenomenal. It took me a bit to give into liking it actually. Its about a proggy as deathgrind can get, fun as hell and more of a environmental message (as if you could understand them) than a lot of death bands. .
The Dear Hunter is full swap. Not even a metal band (why is it mentioned here?!) but they are proggy and absolutely fantastics. They aren't even heavy rock, they are kind poppy proggy indie rock of some sorts but they are fantastic.
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Agree with you about metal Archives being one of the best metal sites. They are very complete in their info and reviews. The amateur reviewers also seem to take great care in their reviews on that site.
I've mentioned them before in this thread, but in case you are not yet familiar with them, Leprous is a must check out band! The lead singer is the brother-in-law of Ihsahn (both solo musician and former lead for Emperor). They have some black metal roots but they take a more progressive bend with beautifully executed clean vocals (mostly, a couple songs have short bits of harsh vocals, even including guest appearances from Ihsahn). If you haven't given The Congregation a listen, I highly recommend you do.
(http://www.metal-archives.com/images/5/0/0/5/500523.jpg?4402) Metal-archive rates it 90% (3 reviews).
Hey JoshK...
A collage of music blends and waves. Song structures seem to be somewhat ad hoc but very very interesting once you devote yourself and lift all preconceptions. Synth well placed which adds to the overall feel. I would say of all new bands I've sampled the past year this one is taking the longest for the musical dust to settle Would like to hear more riffs and hooks. Progressiveness in metal? These guys have it in spades. Recommended with the caveat you give Leprous an open mind and space.
Their 2013's "Coal" is my fav so far.
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Glad you like it. I think they have one of the best vocalists in prog metal, alongside the dude from Caligula's Horse.
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Have been listening to Gojira's Magma back to back. And can't get enough. Also interesting to see the band diverge from their characteristic polyphonic complex melodic industrial thrash to a more ethereal atmospheric direction. Lot more softer songs sounding quite nice and surreal. But still plenty of industrial thrash and awesome riffs, albeit simpler shorter songs. Like the direction Tool has taken over the years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQUybsj5vf8&list=PLtiMAzVCLC1BBxsABwOEt_oBKwQvlcQ8c
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Yeah, they mentioned that they were not going to do extreme metal just to do extreme metal. They wanted to do something they all wanted to do. I like it. There are a couple of slower spots for me but overall it is excellent.
Still waiting on my copy of the Be'lakor's Vessels which is being shipped from Oz. I can't wait. The tracks that I've heard thus far are fantastic!
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Gojira's Rock in Rio DVD that came with the preorder is superbly good. From the videography to the performance to the sound, it really showcases them as one of the acts to follow.
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Bassoon : Bassoon
Stoner Metal Prog Rock
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https://bassoon.bandcamp.com/
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I've been listening to Eldamor some since it came in mail. But I have to say it's best not sitting in front of the speakers.
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I've been listening to Be'lakor's Vessels. Its really really good as expected. I am not disappointed. It is a tiny bit more mellow, more melodic, more atmospheric.
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I've been listening to Be'lakor's Vessels. Its really really good as expected. I am not disappointed. It is a tiny bit more mellow, more melodic, more atmospheric.
I agree with your assessment. Dark and magical at times. An ethereal blend of progressive soundscapes. Whoa!
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The last track on the album, the smoke of many fires, I can't stop listening to on repeat. It is seriously addictive.
Then again, I find the last track on most their albums are ethereal.
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The last track on the album, the smoke of many fires, I can't stop listening to on repeat. It is seriously addictive.
Then again, I find the last track on most their albums are ethereal.
Finding addictive the penultimate track as well... tonight it will be through the main speakers Vs. the HIFIMAN's. Superb musicianship on this album.
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Duskmourn - Legends
Nicely done Melodeath mixed with folk influences. And, relatively local; from PA & NJ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O5f8R6einw
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I'll give a listen. After Delain of course.
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I'll give a listen. After Delain of course.
Similar musical elements to that of Finsterforst. We all know how good Finsterforst is.
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Enshine - Singulartiy
Lush, Silky melodic death-doom.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=147001)
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http://www.metalinjection.net/lists/11-albums-you-probably-missed-so-far-in-2015-pt-1
An interesting array of works from 2015. A nice sampling this weekend. Some I like, some I do not.
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Duskmourn - Legends
Nicely done Melodeath mixed with folk influences. And, relatively local; from PA & NJ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O5f8R6einw
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Reminds me of what Amon Amarth would sound like if they added more folk. Or Finsterforst.
For more folk-style goodness check out Eluveitie if you don't know them already. They are one of the few folk metal bands apart from the aforementioned Finsterforst I listen to.
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Ok, I came across a 'supergroup' progressive metal band by the name of Slice the Cake. Its pretty good, but I think they couldn't get along due to some such BS. They put out a great album though!
https://slicethecake.bandcamp.com/album/odyssey-to-the-west
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Ok, found this report including words from the actual composer. There seemed to be some bad blood over the release and between the composer and the vocalist. Also, it was a multi-region project, not a supergroup per se. It is also their second release.
http://iprobablyhateyourband.com/news/slice-the-cake-release-new-album-odyssey-to-the-west/
Its a bit more deathcore influenced than I prefer but overall it is a exceptionally good.
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Enshine - Singulartiy
Lush, Silky melodic d
eath-doom.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=147001)
Bravo FireGuy!!! Listening with my Shiit amp and LCD 2 headphones. Brillant music.
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Listening to Enshine now. They are on bandcamp as well (I buy a lot of my metal there as metal CDs in Canada are stupid expensive and hard to come by). The full discography of theirs is only 7.5 euros, and all in FLAC.
https://enshine.bandcamp.com/album/singularity
P.S. my bandcamp page is: https://bandcamp.com/joshuaknechtel You can see what I've been collecting over the last year in metal.
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Agree with you about metal Archives being one of the best metal sites. They are very complete in their info and reviews. The amateur reviewers also seem to take great care in their reviews on that site.
I've mentioned them before in this thread, but in case you are not yet familiar with them, Leprous is a must check out band! The lead singer is the brother-in-law of Ihsahn (both solo musician and former lead for Emperor). They have some black metal roots but they take a more progressive bend with beautifully executed clean vocals (mostly, a couple songs have short bits of harsh vocals, even including guest appearances from Ihsahn). If you haven't given The Congregation a listen, I highly recommend you do.
They have other albums that are stellar as well including the fan favorite Bilateral and also Coal. Tall Poppy Syndrome was more or less a beginners' effort, enjoyable but no where near as good as those there after.
I'm a big Leprous fan!
All their releases are top notch.
They are going to tour the US in September and October! Quite a few dates all over the US and Canada.
Will be in LA Oct 16.
The best site for prog-metal was http://www.progmetalzone.com/ (http://www.progmetalzone.com/).
The site is still up, but the owner/operator just could not dedicate enough time to it. But you can use it for some great reviews of various styles of prog-metal for the last few years.
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I'm seeing Leprous when they come to Toronto. In fact there are so many great bands coming that I have tickets for I will be going to at least one a week for a couple of months on average it seems.
Ne Obliviscaris with Black Crown Initiate tomorrow night.
September:
Haken / Thank You Scientists
Slayer / Anthrax / Death Angel
Devin Townsend/Between the Buried and Me / Fallujah
October:
Opeth / The Sword
Leprous
Gojira / Tesseract
John Wesley
November: Dark Tranquility
Oh and Osheaga music festival in Montreal this weekend (mostly indie type bands, headliners on Sat are Death Cab for Cuties and Lana Del Rey).
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Leprous - in Toronto. I'm 1.5 hours out and I do like that town. Hummm? Have to see if I can flag down someone who would also enjoy this trip!
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Black Sun Aeon - Darkness Walks Beside Me
Always enjoy Tuomas Saukkonen's work. He's done a lot of projects with good success. This is one of them.
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JoshK. I'll think about that Toronto trip. My schedule is tight though.
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Never heard of them. Tuomas is pretty talented though.
I only knew Before the Dawn and Wolfheart, both are quite good.
Listening now: This one is brilliant! :thumb:
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Here is more of Tuomas's work.
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I am listening to all the other Black Sun Aeon albums on youtube (at work) right now. Its really really good! Those went into the cart. I saw that one on the wiki page but can't seem to find a copy of it for sale anywhere.
I think Wolfheart has a 3rd album coming out soon.
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One of one my fav Black Sun vids... so epic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qevs15TW_gE
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Here is more of Tuomas's work.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=147657)
Their are so many great bands out their that I totally forgot about Tuomas's work. Glad to get back to it again.
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RoutaSielu
https://youtu.be/_e09gvtY654
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Another band I came across recently I'm digging is Noumena.
https://youtu.be/YNHIjeBhqC4
The above is a whole album, here is a good single track
https://youtu.be/jWIeq3WdiXc
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Here's a slice of Delain's new effort. Heavier and driving. Charlotte's vocal continues an impressive run. Love her strength and delivery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtaVKW5N_VE
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Another band I came across recently I'm digging is Noumena.
https://youtu.be/YNHIjeBhqC4
The above is a whole album, here is a good single track
https://youtu.be/jWIeq3WdiXc
Noumena is a nice find. :thumb:
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Never heard of Delain before, they aren't bad based on that tune!
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Here's a slice of Delain's new effort. Heavier and driving. Charlotte's vocal continues an impressive run. Love her strength and delivery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtaVKW5N_VE
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=147980)
Wow! This is good.
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Not sure what took me so long, but I just discovered Thank You Scientist.
What a great band!
I only have their latest, "Stranger Heads Prevail", but I'm sold.
They mash up a bunch of different styles (funk, fusion, metal, traditional prog, even a bit of Michael Jackson), but it never seems to sound forced. Very seemless. While not strictly a prog-metal band, they should appeal to many adventurous listeners.
Besides the usual guitar (including a fretless guitar), bass, drums and vocals, they also add sax, trumpet and violin for a very unique sound.
They are touring with the Haken, so an already great show just got better!
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Not sure what took me so long, but I just discovered Thank You Scientist.
What a great band!
I only have their latest, "Stranger Heads Prevail", but I'm sold.
They mash up a bunch of different styles (funk, fusion, metal, traditional prog, even a bit of Michael Jackson), but it never seems to sound forced. Very seemless. While not strictly a prog-metal band, they should appeal to many adventurous listeners.
Besides the usual guitar (including a fretless guitar), bass, drums and vocals, they also add sax, trumpet and violin for a very unique sound.
They are touring with the Haken, so an already great show just got better!
I saw them as the first, of three, openers for Periphery. I liked them the most. They are amazingly fun to watch live. They have energy and charisma. Other bands should take note.
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I got my Black Sun Aeon CDs (Routa + Darkness Walks Besides Me) and am currently rocking out to them. This is a fantastic track
https://youtu.be/ot9dqzRhL9o
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Found Black Sun "Frozen". Great track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrYhuUxAfBM
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Yeah, that is a great song. That album in fact kicks ass.
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A really good cover of Rush's Subdivisions by a very talented technical death metal band Allegaeon (clean vocals).
https://youtu.be/cWnyNjQVEZ4?list=PL287EF95A4FFE743F
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A really good cover of Rush's Subdivisions by a very talented technical death metal band Allegaeon (clean vocals).
https://youtu.be/cWnyNjQVEZ4?list=PL287EF95A4FFE743F
In the groove on this one. Nice!! Actually prefer the vocals to the original.
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I have seen a lot of good recommendations in this thread. Here are a few I haven't seen in this thread that are either my favorites over the years or recent gems I have been listening to.
ISIS is probably one of the most underrated and underappreciated metal bands out there. Their time together was too short lived. Their whole back catalog was amazing. Anyone interested in their music please listen to the following:
Celestial
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQqs77C9h2sg_1QILSSOpmqASHwEanTHQ
In the Absence of Truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcEHT-mLuXk&list=PL17A13F545CE0F6EA
Oceanic
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQqs77C9h2siYqEPCaeX72X5cvtq4yymS
Panopticon
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQqs77C9h2sgAhjVQB99ekyXoe0hykqRq
Wavering Radiant
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQqs77C9h2shFcKMAVmq0nNUw1h5LC7rD
Other metal bands I have really been enjoying are:
YOB
Catharsis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8C0B8FSS6o&list=PLajSj3v7HASSW-3Z7s5Lz5l6S1GFfCDhU
Clearing the Path to Ascend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEFZiG_kNLQ
The Ocean, Russian Circles, and Baroness....
Enjoy!
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I really like ISIS and yeah, they are underrated. Unfortunate choice of names in retrospect. I have many of The Ocean, Russian Circles and Baroness' catalog. I saw Baroness earlier this year.
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Listening to this right now. Excellent female vocal. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxEXupvXKUI
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Just back from Psycho Las Vegas for the 4 day event. Got to hear:
YOB
Wovenhand
Pentagram
Down
Boris
High On Fire
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
Blue Oyster Cult
Candelmass
Baroness
Sleep
Alice Cooper
There were a total of 90 bands over 4 days. Lots of music! :D
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Sounds awesome! Sure it isnt wovenheart? If so, i saw them last fall.
I'm seeing Haken / Thank You Scientists tomorrow night and Slayer next week iirc.
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Fractal Gates. Really liking this effort. Shades of Be'lakor in parts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPZsWMLFYA8
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=149668)
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Black Sun Aeon - Darkness walks beside me is amazing. It gets into ones head like nothing else. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/JrYcZrlW-hw?list=RDJrYcZrlW-hw
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That Fractal Gates is good stuff. You can get all three of their albums (2 studio, 1 live) on bandcamp for 6 euros. Heck of a deal.
And I love BSA!
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I decided to check out a track by Blind Guardian and I liked it a lot (live version of Valhalla). I was thinking about giving them a listen and noticed that their discography is enormous. Any fans that can suggest where to start?
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A band I came across a bit ago, but finally realized the epicness of this album.
In Mourning - The Weight of Oceans (melodic death metal with a progressive flair)
https://youtu.be/XfFii5DBtMA
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A band I came across a bit ago, but finally realized the epicness of this album.
In Mourning - The Weight of Oceans (melodic death metal with a progressive flair)
https://youtu.be/XfFii5DBtMA
I so agree on the "Epicness" of In Mourning. Terrific album. Also look at Slumber. Atmospheric MDM is soooo numbingly good.
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I have been listening to Trees Of Eternity lately. Their music is often described as down-tempo, doom/death-inspired melancholia with ghostly female vocals. I just found out that the lead female singer Aleah Stanbridge died on 18 April 2016 due to cancer. She was only 39. Aleahs voice is haunting to my ears. A sample of the band here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rxWdE8vz4o
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Very sad.
Looks like the new recording is out in Nov. Will have to listen to it, sounds very interesting from the track you posted.
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Opeth's new album is officially streaming here: I'm checking it out. I like it. Guys who aren't into the older death metal side of Opeth will rejoice, while those who disdain the new won't likely. It is a bit more rocking than Heritage or Pale Communion I feel, but still not 'metal'.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/opeth-sorceress-album-stream-a7336241.html
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Opeth's new album is officially streaming here: I'm checking it out. I like it. Guys who aren't into the older death metal side of Opeth will rejoice, while those who disdain the new won't likely. It is a bit more rocking than Heritage or Pale Communion I feel, but still not 'metal'.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/opeth-sorceress-album-stream-a7336241.html
Nice. Did not know they had a latest forthcoming. Mikael Åkerfeldt just doesn't sit still. Their Pale Communion has been sitting in my garage CD player all summer. The only album I'm not a fan of is their first... Orchid. Still hard to believe they and Katatonia actually came to Buffalo in a 1100-seat venue. Impressive is an understatement.
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(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z6_zPSftCJw/hqdefault.jpg)
Tarantula Hawk
No lyrics to make me turn it off. Vinyl, sound is ok, could be better.
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Really digging Insomnium's Winter Gate (a concept album). It might be my favorite Insomnium to date.
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I listened lately to the new Opeth album over tidal as well. Don't know what to call it, but I like it!
Also listened to what seems to be a newly released Suicidal Tendencies album. There were one or two too many "talky" intros I didn't like, but overall pretty good. I didn't realize they were still an active band - they seem to have been around forever!
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Really digging Insomnium's Winter Gate (a concept album). It might be my favorite Insomnium to date.
I'll be on this one after work today. Insomnium is ridiculously good. They deserve way more attention than they are getting in the music (metal) world. All parameters of their work ... outstanding.
JoshK - right with you as possibly being the fav Insomnium to date. Stunning.
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Getting my dose Death - The Sound of Perseverance.
https://youtu.be/XjB101k2Bog
If you want to see a killer riff, look up Spirit Crusher off that album. Its the beginning of progressive death for sure, and technical death and likely others.
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It is too bad "nathanm" doesn't post on AC anymore, it would be good to have conversations with him now. I wasn't always so into metal as I am now.
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Getting my dose Death - The Sound of Perseverance.
https://youtu.be/XjB101k2Bog
If you want to see a killer riff, look up Spirit Crusher off that album. Its the beginning of progressive death for sure, and technical death and likely others.
If you have never checked out Death before, I *highly* recommend giving this album a listen. The band created extreme metal (death metal, but then also progressive death and technical death). This album is progressive death but also quite technical. The riffs are awesome. Its not quite as hard as some death metal bands to follow, but the vocals are Chuck's screeches, which some love, some hate.
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Debut album from Countless Skies (New Dawn). More excellent Melodeath. If you like Insomnium, this is for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbKN_bSopL0
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=152032)
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I own that one, it is good.
Right now I am listening to Anciient's new release Voice of the Void. 2 songs in and I'm impressed as usual. I loved their first album and played it to death. This one seems slightly more mature already.
Have a listen:
https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/album/voice-of-the-void
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I own that one, it is good.
Right now I am listening to Anciient's new release Voice of the Void. 2 songs in and I'm impressed as usual. I loved their first album and played it to death. This one seems slightly more mature already.
Have a listen:
https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/album/voice-of-the-void
Listening to this now. It's dark and good.
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This one from Finsterforst is brilliant. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPfJMigD3Y
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Hell yeah that is good!
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I own that one, it is good.
Right now I am listening to Anciient's new release Voice of the Void. 2 songs in and I'm impressed as usual. I loved their first album and played it to death. This one seems slightly more mature already.
Have a listen:
https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/album/voice-of-the-void
Impressive indeed. Guitar work on "My Home My Gallows" is exquisite. Chillingly good.
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came upon some good neo Thrash, namely Vektor (progressive blackened thrash might be the best description), Havok, Municipal Waste, Violator.... Had some fun today listening to new school thrash. Vektor might be the find though.
Here is the crowd favorite, but so far my favorite is the Terminal Redux album.
Vektor - Tetrastructural Minds[\url] (https://youtu.be/T04QFKnBIiM)
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If you want to listen to an epic track from Vektor, listen to the final track, Recharging the Void, off Terminal Redux. It is some 13+ minutes and breaks into an almost cover of On Turning Away from Pink Floyd's A Momentary Lapse of reason at 6:40 as a slow point in the song....with different lyrics, but the tune is unmistakeable.
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So as 2016 is quickly coming to an end, it is about time for a recap on 2016: A Year in Metal. :rock:
Let's start with an all inclusive list:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_in_heavy_metal_music
Now here is my picks (my opinion) for best of 2016, in no particular order because that is like saying whether vanilla is better than chocolate:
Dark Tranquillity -Atoma
Be'lakor -Vessels
Insomnium -Winter's Gate
Meshuggah -The Violent Sleep of Reason
Devin Townsend Project -Transcendence
Vektor -Terminal Redux
Fallujah -Dreamless
Ancients -Voice of the Void
Allegaeon -Proponent for Sentience
Amon Amarth -Jomsviking
All of the above have had heavy rotation--with maybe the exception of Meshuggah which I haven't had enough time with yet but it makes the list because of its initial impression. Be'lakor's probably made the heaviest rotation award, but then they are one of my top favorite bands right now. Vektor was the new comer for me and this album is mind blowing.
Some other very solid albums that are worth mentioning but didn't make the above list due in part to 1) me not having enough time with the album, 2) not quite being metal (Opeth/Katatonia), or 3) I really like it but don't love it like those above.
Exmortus -Ride Forth
Obscura -Akróasis
Katatonia -The Fall of Hearts
Death Angel -The Evil Divide
Lamb of God -The Duke
Ayreon -The Theater Equation (live album)
Omnium Gatherum -Grey Heavens
Opeth -Sorceress
Fleshgod Apocalypse -King
Ihsahn -Arktis
Bang on!
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Have you heard of the Devin Townsend project, Josh? My daughter turned me on to him and I just started checking him out. Lots of output - prolific.
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Yeah I saw them play together with Fallujah (prog death) and Between the Buried and Me earlier this year. I like DTP better than his solo stuff which is at times really weird. If you noticed Transcendence was on my top metal picks list.
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Can you put a star next to all the ones without the awful vocals? You know, no cookie monster? :thumb:
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Maybe I get too focused on my career etc. but I can't believe I have not heard of this annual event. 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise. Check out the Artists coming up. Some heavy hitters that I would go out my way just to see one of them. Draconian, Arch Enemy, Gojira, Testament and Therion to name a few. Four days of metal... and the bars don't close. Well, of course not!
http://70000tons.com/
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Maybe I get too focused on my career etc. but I can't believe I have not heard of this annual event. 70,000 Tons Of Metal Cruise. Check out the Artists coming up. Some heavy hitters that I would go out my way just to see one of them. Draconian, Arch Enemy, Gojira, Testament and Therion to name a few. Four days of metal... and the bars don't close. Well, of course not!
http://70000tons.com/
Oh baby! Count me in.
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Forgive me for being so late to this party...I just found this thread!!! It's always been metal for me. I've listened since I was 12, played in bands since I was 14. Has anyone heard MudVayne? Check out "Eternal Primates Forever". There's a low note that you'll need a decent sub for. If you're in a car with a monster system this tune will knock the air outa ya!
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Can you put a star next to all the ones without the awful vocals? You know, no cookie monster? :thumb:
Not too many there with cleans. Katatonia and Opeth because they aren't really metal per se. Death Angel is more traditional thrash vocals (aggressive but no growls), Devin Townsend screams but doesn't growl.
For the rest of them there are varied types of non-clean vocals, some well better than others. There is some black metal screeching (Vektor/Ihsahn) and some more traditional death metal vocals, and some low growls.
The 70k tons of metal looks amazing, but can't work out the logistics or I would be there in a heartbeat. I learned of it far too late. That lineup is amazing for one festival. Highlights for me are Gorija, Mors Principium Est, Kalmah, Amorphis (seeing them in March though), Edit: I'd add Cattle Decapitation to this list, didn't see it the first time. Credit to my girlfriend who is Iranian but likes music like Radiohead, Opeth and In Flames before I ever met her. I took her to Opeth, Cattle Decapitation, Gojira, and Scar Symmetry this year and she loved all of them.
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Listening to the new Testament now, not too bad. edit: actually pretty kick-ass, better than either Metallica's recent or even Megadeth's new one (only slightly).
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The 70k tons of metal looks amazing, but can't work out the logistics or I would be there in a heartbeat. I learned of it far too late. That lineup is amazing for one festival.
I'll be booking the 2018 cruise once it gets announced. The band line up will be as spectacular as the one coming up in 29 days from now. Damn, I'm already psyched!!!!
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I'm getting my passport for this. It will be a lifetime event for sure. A metal head dream comes true.
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That is killer, worth it for sure. Unfortunately I have the vacation days but not really the opportunity at work to take them right now. I literally would book it the night before otherwise, who cares if only the expensive cabins are left (I looked).
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Bite down on this noise, music and gear reviews!
http://www.metal-fi.com/
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That is a good site, MCA. I knew about the Angry Metal Guy, but not this one. I guess I would say I qualify as a metal-fi guy. I really am pleased when metal groups pay attention to the production quality.
I am a fan of Sam Dunn and have been watching all the videos on youtube from Banger including his reviews and top 10 lists. Really great stuff there and I happen to have a pretty big overlap with Sam Dunn's taste. When he threw up Faith No More's Sol Invictus up on the top 10 of 2015 I was really shocked and impressed (Huge FNM fan here). If he recommends something now that I don't really know too well I pay attention. I am trying to warm up to Abbath, but perhaps I am not such a fan of black metal as he is, it's entertaining but doesn't really hook me.
That said, on the episode of the top 10 of the first half of 2016, he brings in an editor of another Canadian metal rag who likes his old skool death. A number of times they put down the production quality as being too clean, wanting it edgier. I wished people like that would invest in a compressor and do it themselves and leave the master alone.
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Been listening to Devin Townsend Project - Transcendence. It might be the only ethereal and uplifting metal album I can think of. Really puts you in a calm and happy mood, which is unusual for metal. Clean vocals too.
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Been listening to Devin Townsend Project - Transcendence. It might be the only ethereal and uplifting metal album I can think of. Really puts you in a calm and happy mood, which is unusual for metal. Clean vocals too.
Finally got around to DTP's Transcendence. Must say, has some super cool metal elements that gets a grip and keeps hold. Might lack that metal darkness but makes up for it in a "spiritual" sense of fullness and grandeur. Great texture too on the drums. Damn good work.
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I'm SOOO thankful for someone pointing out DTP Transcendence...what an album. Definitely a fun and inspiring listen. I can't wait to get this on a decent system!!!
THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!!! ROCK IT LIKE YOU GOT IT!!!!
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I'm SOOO thankful for someone pointing out DTP Transcendence...what an album. Definitely a fun and inspiring listen. I can't wait to get this on a decent system!!!
THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!!! ROCK IT LIKE YOU GOT IT!!!!
My first taste of DTP live work. Impressive, indeed. Then add vocal Anneke van Giersbergen. A luxurious addition. In total shock not knowing about this band. The beauty and the spirit of this thread works again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaeB_rG_lOo
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The LP is awesome.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CHovdYvrL.jpg)
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Check out the band Rotting Christ. Just fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHW2CF4GF-8
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Check out the band Rotting Christ. Just fantastic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHW2CF4GF-8
Yes Sir. My new top Black Metal Band. Pounding and atmospheric. With the right elements in chorus, this genre can be incredibly satisfying.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotting_Christ
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Speaking of Angry Metal Guy, I find their site to be really good for the metal-fi guy. Their records of the month are almost without question worth buying. I found some really good bands I didn't know this year, like Khemmis (not typically a huge fan of doom, but this is an exception), Vektor, King Goat, The Vision Bleak.
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/
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Speaking of Angry Metal Guy, I find their site to be really good for the metal-fi guy. Their records of the month are almost without question worth buying. I found some really good bands I didn't know this year, like Khemmis (not typically a huge fan of doom, but this is an exception), Vektor, King Goat, The Vision Bleak.
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/
I'll check these out tonight. Especially Khemmis, since I am a huge fan of doom. Kinda been aloof on "new band" safaris.
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If you like Doom, I can't see you not liking Khemmis. That album is their 2nd release, both are on bandcamp.
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Khemmis has real promise. Dig the overdriven guitar riffs. Encyclopaedia Metallum's review cited Decibel and called their sound as doom metal Iron Maiden. That's pretty darn close I think. A little more atmosphere and texture change and it's going to be a nice long ride.
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While I am awaiting shipment of my CD from Persefone's newest release Aathma, I decided to stream it from bandcamp. So far so good! :rock:
(http://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Persefone_aathma_cover-500x500.jpg)
https://persefone1.bandcamp.com/
Review: http://www.angrymetalguy.com/persefone-aathma-review/ (http://www.angrymetalguy.com/persefone-aathma-review/)
Edit: one time through and already it will be a contender for AOTY for me at least. So much love already. These guys know how to write. Paul Masvidal's (Cynic, Death) was a welcome presence. I was listening while working on something so not paying super attention and I was like, that doesn't sound like the lead vocalist's vocals, but sounds very familiar, then it clicked...ah....Cynic!
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Mucho appreciado on Persefone's new release. Angry Metal Guy's review drips of perfection and he's gone gaga on this one. I can't agree on all of his reviews but he's usually in the ball park most of the time. Work can't end fast enough.
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Mucho appreciado on Persefone's new release. Angry Metal Guy's review drips of perfection and he's gone gaga on this one. I can't agree on all of his reviews but he's usually in the ball park most of the time. Work can't end fast enough.
First listen. Stunningly agile. Bordering on a prog masterpiece. On the board too for AOTY. Switched from 2.2C speaker to headphones. Turns out to be a good call... it allows to extract way more production elements. This is good stuff my friend.
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If you aren't already familiar with their back catalogue, they have 3 other albums. The last one prior, Spiritual Migration, is on the same level. Shin Ken before that is really good and experiments heavily with asian instruments.
Yesterday, Wolfheart released their new album through Madsupply.com. I gave it a once through at it is definitely on par with everything else Tuomas has done. Highly recommended checking it out if you like melodic death (lighter side of melodeath).
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If you aren't already familiar with their back catalogue, they have 3 other albums. The last one prior, Spiritual Migration, is on the same level. Shin Ken before that is really good and experiments heavily with asian instruments.
Yesterday, Wolfheart released their new album through Madsupply.com. I gave it a once through at it is definitely on par with everything else Tuomas has done. Highly recommended checking it out if you like melodic death (lighter side of melodeath).
I haven't heard anything done by Tuomas Saukkonen I haven't liked. Before The Dawn albums are exceptional. He just can't sit still... now his latest, Wolfheart.
BTD "The Ghost" for me stands out.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=158717)
BTW, 2nd time through for Persefone's Aathma. Most impressive new release I've heard since Draconian's Sovran (2015).
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I don't own that one. I don't own any of the first 3 albums as Nuclear Blast doesn't sell them anymore and the only places I could find them they are hundreds of dollars. I might have to torrent them. I don't normally download albums without paying for them if I can, but in their case I don't really have a decent option.
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Another great Doom metal album is Ordos - House of the Dead. Its a bit harder/darker than Khemmis, including some harsher vocals (not outright growls though).
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4142023208_16.jpg)
https://ordosofficial.bandcamp.com/album/house-of-the-dead
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Something to get the tikes started out - down with Barney : Enter Hevisaurus!
https://apple.news/AxWnuHhLHTKOG-hLSXmJ-8Q
Don't know if "take a bath / do your homework" is exactly the nonconformist metal message - but it beats the Barney namby-pamby lessons.
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Ok, here is an unusual recommendation from me, as I typically don't really dig black metal on the whole (some exceptions). This band is "cosmic black metal". It has a symphonic element to it and is spacey, electro at times, but definitely the black metal vocals. And it has a DR of 11! That means it is highly dynamic, not compressed to hell. It is 1 20 minute EP but costs $1.
https://mesarthim.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-filter-e-p
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I think these guys do a pretty cool variation on stoner doom metal, instead making it more anthemic and more uplifting.
https://open.spotify.com/track/4UR9MN45Pp9Pc0Gnue3FOa
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Ok, here is an unusual recommendation from me, as I typically don't really dig black metal on the whole (some exceptions). This band is "cosmic black metal". It has a symphonic element to it and is spacey, electro at times, but definitely the black metal vocals. And it has a DR of 11! That means it is highly dynamic, not compressed to hell. It is 1 20 minute EP but costs $1.
https://mesarthim.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-filter-e-p
I'll check it out tonight. Keep the recommendations coming. Devin Townsend Project recently posted has been an awesome discovery. One of those bands where you can say "Where the heck have I been?" And JoshK, I'm sure most would not mind you bringing back your previous avatar.
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Listening to Ordos - House of the Dead now on my newly acquired Senn HD 800's. It's dark and up my alley music. Now back to March madness.
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Buckethead - Soothsayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8-_hgL4g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adV8-_hgL4g)
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For those of you who like Tool style proggie hard rock/alt metal, AMG pointed out a good album by Vangough. I think it is pretty good, cleaning singing. I pretty much agree with the review on the whole of the album, but not necessarily the same nitpicks. Good enough that I will likely buy it. I like it better than SOEN that everyone is raving about.
http://www.angrymetalguy.com/vangough-warpaint-review/
I don't always agree with their reviews 100%, but I usually find when they really like an album it is definitely worth checking out.
An old album that I recently 'found' is Immortal's At the Heart of Winter. I had heard of Immortal but wrote them off as another satanic Norwegian Black Metal band. That was a mistake. Yes they have a huge black metal styling, but it would be a shame to sum them up like that. Worth a serious spin if you don't know of them.
https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/album/at-the-heart-of-winter
Venenum - Trance of Death is really good if you like death metal. They have an interesting spin on the subgenre which I find interesting.
Entombed - Left Hand Path is another old school swedish death metal record that I came upon long after the hey day, but this record is a gem.
That is a bit all over the map in terms of recommendations.
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Up for tomorrow night in Cleveland... Delain and Hammerfall. I got a small taste of Delain when they opened for Nightwish couple years ago. Charlotte's vocal is spectacular. Looking forward to a much longer set. First time to see Hammerfall.
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Power trip / Nightmare Logic - got to be one of the best thrash albums I've heard since I can remember. Executioners Tax is especially good!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kPwPwSQE9bs
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Up for tomorrow night in Cleveland... Delain and Hammerfall. I got a small taste of Delain when they opened for Nightwish couple years ago. Charlotte's vocal is spectacular. Looking forward to a much longer set. First time to see Hammerfall.
Most excellent concert trip to Cleveland last week. This is a relatively long tour for both bands as their sets were concise and structured. That was just fine... and playing in a smaller venue (Agora Theater) gave you that intimacy larger arenas just can't match. Delain was extremely impressive on all accounts. They have become one the top Symphonic Metal bands in the world and if they come anywhere near the northeast again, I'm there.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=161749)
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Finally got booking information on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise Feb 1st 2018. Here are the bands so far. Way more to come. It's going to be insane. Looking forward to Insomnium, Wolfheart and October Tide.
The following 21 of 60 bands have been announced: AETERNAM, ALESTORM, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DARK TRANQUILLITY, ENSLAVED, GOATWHORE, GYZE, IN EXTREMO, INSOMNIUM, KORPIKLAANI, KREATOR, MESHUGGAH, NECROPHOBIC, OBSCURA, OCTOBER TIDE, PRIMAL FEAR, RHAPSODY, SEPTICFLESH, SEPULTURA and SONATA ARCTICA and WOLFHEART.
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Finally got booking information on the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise Feb 1st 2018. Here are the bands so far. Way more to come. It's going to be insane. Looking forward to Insomnium, Wolfheart and October Tide.
The following 21 of 60 bands have been announced: AETERNAM, ALESTORM, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DARK TRANQUILLITY, ENSLAVED, GOATWHORE, GYZE, IN EXTREMO, INSOMNIUM, KORPIKLAANI, KREATOR, MESHUGGAH, NECROPHOBIC, OBSCURA, OCTOBER TIDE, PRIMAL FEAR, RHAPSODY, SEPTICFLESH, SEPULTURA and SONATA ARCTICA and WOLFHEART.
I'm looking forward to Wolfheart and October Tide. This will be my first cruise. Insane indeed!
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I want to try to go this year. The lineup looks great.
For me, I've seen Meshuggah twice and both times they were insanely good, so I won't miss seeing them again. I saw Dark Tranquility once but honestly I got a bit hammered and don't remember that much of the show (oops), but I love that band! I've seen Enslaved once and loved them.
Really looking forwards to seeing Wolfheart and Insomnium, neither of which I've seen before. Goatwhore should be great to see, same with Korpiklaani, Obscura, Septicflesh, Kreator. I'll have to check out October Tide, don't know them.
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Oh I know October Tide. That is the problem with so many albums and bands
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Went to pick up the new and long-awaited Akercocke album and Newbury Comics was sold out! Bet they didn't plan for that.
Been enjoying Cobalt, Voices and Antichrist Imperium lately too.
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I know who Akercocke are...french black metal band right?
The others are new to me.
I've been listening to a lot of stuff, but recently found Goatwhore. Listening to a lot of Dissection, Vinterland, Sacrementum, Unaminated, and other blackened melodic death.
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Need a kick start to this thread again....
How about this topic? (my degrees were in stats/applied math and I am a metalhead)
http://www.degeneratestate.org/posts/2016/Apr/20/heavy-metal-and-natural-language-processing-part-1/
I just got back from cottage country in the north of Ontario, hiking in the super warm fall and drinking scotch on the deck of a cottage on the lake. This is my mood now:
Wolfheart - Winterborn
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Elder : Lore
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=170263)
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Very well done (melodic death/doom) by Cold Insight. I've seen written they echo of the band Rapture. I so agree. Vocal is spot on too; given the genre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFI1f0qxHGo&t=2226s
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=171559)
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The new Contortionist, Clairvoyant, is pretty amazing!
Not quite as good as their previous, Language, but still great.
Great, complex melodies, some nice atmospheres, chops galore, and emotion.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=post;topic=97938.600;last_msg=1645193 (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=post;topic=97938.600;last_msg=1645193)
(https://i1.wp.com/www.metalinjection.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Contortionist-Clairvoyant.jpg?fit=630%2C630)
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+1.
I think I am starting to like it more than Language however. It took a while to grow on me, but it just flows so well from start to finish. Monochrome (Pensive) is an excellent closing track.
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Black Sabbath : Sabbath Bloody Sabbath in HiRez
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=172225)
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So I imagine you guys that are going on the Cruise are getting super stoked right now!! I tried to get a last minute ticket, but no luck so far. I was going to try to pull it off last minute. The lineup is insane!
If I were to make it, this is my must see list (haven't seen before, an many are European bands that don't tour NA much):
Aeternam
Benighted
In Mourning
Septic Flesh
Naglfar
Necrophobic
Wolfheart
Obscura
Voivod
October Tide
Plus bands I absolutely love, but have seen before, still want to see again:
Dark Tranquillity (seen twice)
Meshuggah (seen twice and they are insane)
Enslaved (seen once before opening for Amon Amarth and seeing them again on the 20th of Feb)
Goatwhore (once before, excellent live)
Insomnium (seen once and am seeing in May again)
Beyond Creation (seen once in tiny venue, fantastic)
Swallow the Sun (seen twice and they are fantastic live)
Then there are bands I probably would like to see like:
Sepultura
Aborted
Exhumed
Alestorm could be fun even though it isn't my style
Cannibal Corpse just because
Kreator is worth seeing
Witchery
Gyze
That would be pretty hard to pull off I think. No sleep.
Who are you guys absolutely seeing?
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JoshK - could not muster up a few tickets for 70,000 tons for 2018. We were on the bottom of the pecking order and since this mega event is so treasured and in super high demand, we got smoked. I think the web had GP up for any 1/2 hour and that was all she wrote.
However, got booked on Monsters of Rock. :thumb: 80's 90's vibe and there is some damn good music to be had. Lita Ford, Doro, QUEENSRŸCHE, Telsa and Great White are (IMO) doing the headlining duties.
I think once the event gets in gear we're golden. It's about the music, atmosphere, meet & greets, tattoos and the opportunity to be with metal people... of which will be as happy as hell :D
Sail date is Feb 11 out of Miami. Pre-party (concert) two nights before the sail ta boot. No charge to booked passengers.
Will do a review post when back in port.
http://monstersofrockcruise.com/the-bands/
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Enjoy the MOR cruise. Not really my cup of tea, but sounds like fun. BTW, my best of 2017 list copy/paste from another forum (metal-fi.com).
Ok, I guess I am going to do this the wrong way, and list my top 8 first. They were the easier picks. The next 8-16 I can't seem to order in any sensible way yet, more listening is in order for me.
My list is non-kvlt. I spent a good portion of the year listening to a lot of old starwalts that I never gave a listen to before (Obituary, Sepultura, Decapitated, Morbid Angel, etc). Maybe if I knew a lot more of the classics I would have a better frame of reference from which to judge, but who gives a fuck really? I like what I like. I like progressiveness if it isn’t wankery. I like melody if it is coupled with some hard hitting elements as well. I like technicality if it isn’t in lieu of good song-writing. I also really like a good riff and a groove that catches you.
I have a hard time ranking in an absolute sense albums, particularly if they are very different styles. My list is a bit more clusters. The top cluster (8 listed here) represents albums that I really loved and played many times and see myself playing them many times again. The next cluster is albums I really liked but maybe haven’t given enough time to in order to have a sense whether they should be higher up or lower down the list. I might have bought them recently or maybe just didn’t get around to listening a lot.
8) Hegemon :Initium Belli –Credit goes to Hungus for this tasty piece of black metal. It might rank higher if it wasn’t for I’ve only had a few spins of it. I’m in a busy time of the year for work, so haven’t had enough time.
7) Havukruunu :Kelle Surut Soi –Others have mentioned that this album isn’t as good as Havulinnaan, and I might agree, but I still played the absolute shit out of this album. It is the kind of black metal that I like. I am not really into a ton of black metal, but this hits home for me.
6) Venenum :Trance of Death –This album just has me banging my head. It rocks. It has crunch. It keeps my interest. It was the standard death metal album go-to this year for me.
5) Power Trip :Nightmare Logic –This one seems to be a bit contentious, so love it, some don’t get it. I was never much of a thrash fan growing up. I completely missed the crossover thrash era. This album is just fun, like serious crank it and rock the fuck out fun. That works for me.
4) Ordos :House of the Dead –This was from the very beginning of the year, but I listened to it a bunch of times. I don’t normally like doom, but this heavy doom (death doom?) is heavy hitting and doesn’t bore me like most doom. It’s my go-to in this style. I liked Khemmis from last year, and I like this a few times better.
3) Wormwood :Ghostlands –this one is melodic, which I like and has good influx of folk, which makes it more interesting to me than Aosoth’s album, even though I did like that later as well. Guess I am not a goat fucker yet.
2) Archspire : Relentless Mutation –ok, so I very much like the technical side of metal, especially death metal. One of my good friends here, big nerd like myself (him PhD in Engineering, me MSc in Applied Math) is a big fan of tech death. We have seen a few shows together including Beyond Creation. [btw, his tech-death pic is Sutrah – Dunes]. Archspire encompasses what I feel modern tech death should be and still retains an eye on the song as a whole before wanking off with the guitar (ala Origin, imho). Its high ranking reflex my current sensibilities that could change over time, but no apologies.
1) Aeternam :Ruins of Empires –I’m, an unapologetic MDM lover, but I admittedly have grown tired of a lot of the bands in the sub-genre. Too many mediocre bands. Too much blatant copying, often too little ‘death’ remains. Enter Aeternam from Quebec City, Quebec. Fact: the best rock and metal festivals in Canada are definitely in Quebec. Back to the show, these dudes are the embodiment of all the best things of MDM together with some really cool Middle Eastern influences. My girlfriend of 1.5yrs is Persian. She loved this band straight off the bat (she was a fan of Opeth before I met her, she now loves Gojira, Aeternam, Insomnium and a few others too). She pointed out the precise influence to me in a day of dissection of musical influences.
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JoshK - could not muster up a few tickets for 70,000 tons for 2018. We were on the bottom of the pecking order and since this mega event is so treasured and in super high demand, we got smoked. I think the web had GP up for any 1/2 hour and that was all she wrote.
However, got booked on Monsters of Rock. :thumb: 80's 90's vibe and there is some damn good music to be had. Lita Ford, Doro, QUEENSRŸCHE, Telsa and Great White are (IMO) doing the headlining duties.
I think once the event gets in gear we're golden. It's about the music, atmosphere, meet & greets, tattoos and the opportunity to be with metal people... of which will be as happy as hell :D
Sail date is Feb 11 out of Miami. Pre-party (concert) two nights before the sail ta boot. No charge to booked passengers.
Will do a review post when back in port.
http://monstersofrockcruise.com/the-bands/
Well, it's over. Fantastic, once or twice-in-a-life time event. MOR 2018 was my first experience on a quality music cruise. I'll be posting way more info in a bit... need to clear my head, organize my thoughts and articulate the details.
Eddie Trunk (former host of That Metal Show) did a hell of job hosting and broadcasting (daily).
Other than Queensryche, surprise band on the trip was Pink Cream 69. Super engaging metal core group. Blew me away.
http://pinkcream69.de/
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FireGuy, I was on that cruise. Home now resting up. A once in a live time vacation and my first cruise. So many bands to mention. So many bands were outstanding... But my favorite artist was Lita Ford by far. She looks great and sounds better than ever.
http://www.litafordonline.com/
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Just out today:
Judas Priest : Firepower
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=177284)
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I am planning to cue that one up soon. I have been super connected with all the Judas Priest best to worst threads in the metal media, it has been fun. It's meant to be a ripper.
I am listening to the first ever Black Metal Album where I can say it was recording superbly, it retains the harsh/raw elements of the BM sound while having superb production, it isn't uber crushed in dynamics (the DR score). Major separation happens for me. One of the only times I've heard it like a good recording while I've adventuring into BM. I thought you guys might give it a go, you might actually really like it. It is one of the best SQ albums I found in BM.
https://war-anthem-records.bandcamp.com/album/fall-from-reality
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Here is another great atmospheric blackish metal that is actually recorded well.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5OXrHU8mW9u5ojwDkypLAA?si=SHqYUtqoTgCmNNC8aISFCw
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Just out today:
Judas Priest : Firepower
It is pretty awesome.
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Love it.
Know one of the engineers on the recording, so had been waiting on the release. They all sound great!
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Found this today. Very rare indeed on first listen to be in consideration for my album of the year. Love these types of surprises. Excellent Tech Death Metal in all respects.
Rivers of Nihil "Where Owls Know My Name"
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=177744)
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Came across this image recently. Rather cool I think.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=183573)
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Listening to Stratovarios, Finnish Power Metal, is this considered Heavy Metal? I like it, hard and fast. :drums: :guitar: :rock:
I have to wonder though at an estimated 300 beats per minute, at what point would it be easier to use a drum machine vs a real drummer?
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Judas Priest : Firepower
It is pretty awesome.
Listened to it tonight. Better than the last album they released but I'm not excited about it. Can't put my finger on it but to me it has a more commercial than artistic sound to it.
Will be listening to it again perhaps my initial impression will change.
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Listening to Stratovarios, Finnish Power Metal, is this considered Heavy Metal? I like it, hard and fast. :drums: :guitar: :rock:
I have to wonder though at an estimated 300 beats per minute, at what point would it be easier to use a drum machine vs a real drummer?
Similarly, you may also like Hammerfall. Seen these guys in Cleveland along with Delain. Set list was tight and quite impressive. But Charlotte and Delain was even better. Sill buzzing about that concert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkmlujV-TvU
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Ok, drudging up the past...musically I have moved far past the clean vocal proggy metal acts that originally got me hooked on extreme metal. I don't know where the metal thread went, so I'll start thing one again.
Some metal albums that I think anyone with an open mind should explore with maybe some notes:
Death - Sound of Perseverance (the best proggy death metal album of all time, the one that defined it...some might argue Atheist - Piece of Time, also killer, but this one is the essential for me)
Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade (they have multiples, but this is my choice)
Opeth - Blackwater Park
Batushka - Litourgiya (black metal of a different sort)
MGLA - Excercises in Futility
Deathspell Omega - Paracletus (not an easy album, its 'avantgarde' I guess)
Vektor - Terminal Redux
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Necrophagist - Epitaph
Cattle Decapitation - Monolith of Inhumanity
Dissection - A Storm of Light's Bane
Entombed - Left Hand Path
Gojira - The Way of All Flesh
Strapping Young Lad - City
There in lies your listening homework for those that want to take part.
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Ok, drudging up the past...musically I have moved far past the clean vocal proggy metal acts that originally got me hooked on extreme metal. I don't know where the metal thread went, so I'll start thing one again.
Some metal albums that I think anyone with an open mind should explore with maybe some notes:
Death - Sound of Perseverance (the best proggy death metal album of all time, the one that defined it...some might argue Atheist - Piece of Time, also killer, but this one is the essential for me)
Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade (they have multiples, but this is my choice)
Opeth - Blackwater Park
Batushka - Litourgiya (black metal of a different sort)
MGLA - Excercises in Futility
Deathspell Omega - Paracletus (not an easy album, its 'avantgarde' I guess)
Vektor - Terminal Redux
Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath
Necrophagist - Epitaph
Cattle Decapitation - Monolith of Inhumanity
Dissection - A Storm of Light's Bane
Entombed - Left Hand Path
Gojira - The Way of All Flesh
Strapping Young Lad - City
There in lies your listening homework for those that want to take part.
Thanks JoshK. Nice list to work on.
I'll add for now Bloodred Hourglass. An excellent choice for MDM. Very impressive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpI3dXOYrww
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ok, so I have another great suggestion for a metal album you might never otherwise come across but definitely worth a listen IMO.
White Ward - The Futility Report
(https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/White_Ward/3540354631)
(https://www.nocleansinging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/White-Ward-Futility-Report.jpg)
This is what I guess they call post-Black metal. It includes some really cool Jazzy sax in it and comes off marrying the two extremely well. Some might call it metal-core (which I normally abhor) and they might be right, but this is still quite a bit different than most metal core and does borrow plenty from black, even if not outwardly obvious. Call it what you will, I call it addictive. I've been playing this album on high rotation for the past few months and also managed to listen to 100+ new metal releases at the same time, but come back again to this.
youtube link
https://youtu.be/OHH17DFL58I (https://youtu.be/OHH17DFL58I)
spotify link
https://open.spotify.com/album/4Elh1BDe2G5VabPDxYhkdZ?si=3SDHXBjcQ7y7n_Zx6-kx_w (https://open.spotify.com/album/4Elh1BDe2G5VabPDxYhkdZ?si=3SDHXBjcQ7y7n_Zx6-kx_w)
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Vomit Fist : Forgive But Avenge
https://vomitfist.bandcamp.com/album/forgive-but-avenge
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=186671)
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I always look forward to "Metal Album of the Year" submissions by those in this thread.
With that said, what are your one, two or three MAOTY for 2018... best of
Love both of these:
YOB - Our Raw Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VunIoLslYrE
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=188792)
And...
Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBoseBtsoWA
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=188793)
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2) Archspire : Relentless Mutation –ok, so I very much like the technical side of metal, especially death metal. One of my good friends here, big nerd like myself (him PhD in Engineering, me MSc in Applied Math) is a big fan of tech death. We have seen a few shows together including Beyond Creation. [btw, his tech-death pic is Sutrah – Dunes]. Archspire encompasses what I feel modern tech death should be and still retains an eye on the song as a whole before wanking off with the guitar (ala Origin, imho). Its high ranking reflex my current sensibilities that could change over time, but no apologies.
Just catching up on this thread and going over some past recs. Was very surprised to hear Mozart (Confutatis) quoted in this! And it actually worked quite well!
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How about we resurrect this thread from the dead?
An idea for a topic [the demographic of this forum isn't likely in our purview] is to share some great metal that is recorded very well (might be relative, as this very much isn't little girl with a guitar music).
Death - Sound of Perseverance
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Any thoughts on Devin Townsend’s Empath?
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And this just in ... Science says Death Metal fans are joyful not violent. Good ol’ Science.
https://www.nme.com/news/music/death-metal-fans-are-nice-people-not-violent-says-science-2461817
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My front runner for 2019 Album Of The Year - Lucidity Oceanum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGj53liRkWM
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=192860)
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First, my two front runners for AOTY thus far go to:
Deathspell Omega - The Furnaces of Palingenesia
https://deathspellomega.bandcamp.com/album/the-furnaces-of-palingenesia
If you don't know DsO you might be in for a bit of a shock, as they are both 'avantgarde' and 'dissonant' while being black metal. This might be one of their most accessible albums as it has pretty good riffs that are hooky enough to keep your attention throughough, but DsO can best be described as controlled chaos. I don't like a lot of dissonant extreme metal but somehow they use it in a way that is still very beautiful and not off-putting.
Deus Mortem - Kosmocide
https://malignantvoices.bandcamp.com/album/kosmocide
Again a black metal album, but this one is very different than the former. It is semi-melodic, the drums are fantastic and the riffs and solos are great. Production is good for BM as M from MGLA did it.
Onto more friendly metal appealing to a wider audience...
Tanith - In Another Time
https://tanithnyc.bandcamp.com/album/in-another-time
This is more friendly to more audiophiles as it isn't heavy, has dueling guitars, both a seduction female and a clean singing male vocalist (I think from Satan). More in the true HM or old skool HM form. DR rating is pretty high, production is good.
Dreadnought - Emergence
https://dreadnoughtdenver.bandcamp.com/album/emergence
Billed as progressive metal, which is it but borrows on some metalcore, some doom and a bunch of other stuff. Not usually my thing but it definitely works well. Female vocals, both clean and harsh.
Plenty of other good stuff this year, but this is a little of my fave plus great stuff that a wider audience might enjoy.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=195085)
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Any thoughts on Devin Townsend’s Empath?
Yeah it was seriously dull. DT is seriously prolific but a bit uneven IMO in his massive discography. I write this one off as one that didn't resonate with me, which about half of his discog doesn't. It isn't bad, but it isn't really good either. It also isn't what I'd consider metal.
Some other great ones that have come out are:
Panzerfaust - The Suns of Perdition - Chapter I: War, Horrid War
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a1206444627_16.jpg)
These are a local band to me, which seems to be a theme with some of the top picks. I recently met the lead singer at a couple local shows, but that isn't why I am voting for it on my AOTY inclusion list (say top 10). This is just great modern black metal and my other metal nerds discord channel seems to agree and we agree on much of nothing.
https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/album/the-suns-of-perdition-chapter-i-war-horrid-war
Tomb Mold - Planetary Clairvoyance
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a0983660702_16.jpg)
another fucking kick ass Death Metal album in the OSDM style but quite a few progressive elements thrown in here and there seamlessly without called out said touches. It has some amazing solo work with some melodicism, but if you don't really dig any OSDM you may not like this. The vocals are the most pedestrian element here.
Ripped to Shreds - 魔經 - Demon Scriptures
(https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3767936088_16.jpg)
OSDM in the Swedish style with a kick ass aceman who lives in SanFran and writes all the music but his touring entourage is in Taiwan. This is a little bit weaker than the previous LP, but still shreds.
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I'll spin these today JoshK. Thanks.
Jinjer's Resurrection gig in 2018 was killer. Tetiana Shmailiuk's vocal meander from brutal to smooth is showcase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HW-ACeiUMI
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=197086)
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Mammoth WVH
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=225590)
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Came across this image recently. Rather cool I think.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=183573)
Every time I see this pic I can't help think of Dimebag for some reason, I am sure it's the hair..
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(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810ERLWPo5L._SL1500_.jpg)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249071)
"Diabolical" Naglfar (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249073)
"Abrahadabra" Dimmu Borgir (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249077)
"Existence Is Futile" Cradle Of Filth (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249088)
"13" Black Sabbath (2013)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249090)
"Argent Moon" Insomnium (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249092)
"Senjutsu" Iron Maiden (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249098)
"Death Unlimited" Norther (2004)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249099)
"Virus" Hypocrisy (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249104)
"Greater Art" Lake Of Tears (1994)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249138)
"Iron Maiden" Iron Maiden (1980)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249145)
"Dread Reaver" Abbath (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249168)
"Hell Bent For Leather" Judas Priest (1979)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249170)
"I Hear Black" Overkill (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249179)
"Bomber" Motörhead (1979)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249191)
"Deceivers" Arch Enemy (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249193)
"The Bleeding Veil" In Mourning (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249201)
"The Jester Race" In Flames (1996)
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Remembrance - fall, obsidian night
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249202)
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Remembrance - fall, obsidian night
At last, I thought I was the last man standing in this thread??? :thumb: :icon_twisted:
New Insomnium, Feb.24 :thumb:
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249203)
"Strange Highways" Dio (1993)
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Remembrance - fall, obsidian night
At last, I thought I was the last man standing in this thread??? :thumb: :icon_twisted:
New Insomnium, Feb.24 :thumb:
Yup, we are still here. Thanks for the Insomnium tickler.
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Yup, we are still here. Thanks for the Insomnium tickler.
There will be version with bonus cd/3 extra songs, but crazy expensive!!!!
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Negura Bunget “ OM” one of the best metal album from Transylvania
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249206)
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If you like metal progressive rock this album it’s easier in TOP 10 metal albums,absolutely superb.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249223)
"Sorrow Throughout The Nine Worlds" Amon Amarth (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249225)
"Under The Red Cloud" Amorphis (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249229)
"Objection Overruled" Accept (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249233)
"Death Domination" Impious (2009)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249236)
"All Shall Fall" Immortal (2009)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249239)
"Övergivenheten" Soilwork (2022)
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Omnium Gatherum - Beyond
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249240)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249263)
"Into The Abyss" Hypocrisy (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249264)
"Between Two Worlds" I (2006)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249274)
"Construct" Dark Tranquillity (2013)
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Children of Bodom - Halo of Blood
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249278)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249275)
"Gods Of Violence" Kreator (2017)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249304)
"My Way" Udo Dirkschneider (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249318)
"Led Zeppelin III" Led Zeppelin (1970)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249328)
"Paranoid" Black Sabbath (1970)
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Black Sabbath : Master of Reality
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249331)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249346)
"Pitch Black Progress" Scar Symmetry (2006)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249348)
"Impeckable" Budgie (1978)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249355)
"Emergence" Shylmagoghnar (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249356)
"The Northern Sanctuary" Witherscape (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249358)
"Eat 'Em And Smile" David Lee Roth (1986)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249360)
"Wheels Of Steel" Saxon (1980)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249379)
"Skunkworks" Bruce Dickinson (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249380)
"Killers" Iron Maiden (1981)
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"Eat 'Em And Smile" David Lee Roth (1986)
:thumb:
"Killers" Iron Maiden (1981)
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Cheers,
Scott
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249393)
"Entombed In The Midnight Hour" Dead Silent Slumber (1999)
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:thumb:
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Cheers,
Scott
Hi Scott, get ready for Bruce Dickinson solo album this year.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249394)
"Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy)" Dawn (1998)
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:thumb:
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Cheers,
Scott
Hi Scott, get ready for Bruce Dickinson solo album this tear.
I will watch for it, thanks. :thumb:
Cheers,
Scott
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249403)
"V Empire or Dark Faerytales in Phallustein" Cradle Of Filth (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249407)
"The Chainheart Machine" Soilwork (2000)
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Atrocity - Okkult III
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249409)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249410)
"Redeemer Of Souls" Judas Priest (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249433)
"Power Windows" Rush (1985)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249437)
"Cerecloth" Naglfar (2020)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249445)
"We Are The Apocalypse" Dark Funeral (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249503)
"Mob Rules" Black Sabbath (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249509)
"Projector" Dark Tranquillity (1999)
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"We Are The Apocalypse" Dark Funeral (2022)
One of their best. :thumb:
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"We Are The Apocalypse" Dark Funeral (2022)
One of their best. :thumb:
Yes, although "Where The Shadows Forever Reign", I always found slightly better...
They touring North America in june-july this year.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249516)
"The Avenger" Amon Amarth (1999)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249518)
"Belly Of The Beast" Joe Lynn Turner (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249519)
"Blood From Stone" The Moaning (1997)
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SLEEP : DOPESMOKER
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249520)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249521)
"Shrouded Divine" In Mourning (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249535)
"Inferno" Motörhead (2004)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249537)
"Masquerade" Running Wild (1995)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249538)
"Melissa" Mercyful fate (1983)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249542)
"Helloween" Helloween (2021)
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Noumena - Myrrys
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249544)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249550)
"The Nightmare Of Being" At The Gates (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249594)
"XXX (Three Decades In Metal)" Hansen & Friends (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249608)
"Down To Earth" Ozzy Osbourne (2001)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249618)
"Sons Of Northern Darkness" Immortal (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249664)
"The Ritual" Testament (1992)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249665)
"In For The Kill" Budgie (1974)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249669)
"Incorruptible" Iced Earth (2017)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249687)
"Led Zeppelin I" Led Zeppelin (1968)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249691)
"Rainbow Rising" Rainbow (1976)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249699)
"Angel Of Retribution" Judas Priest (2005)
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Candlemass - The Door to Doom
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249705)
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(https://www.metal-archives.com/images/3/1/8/3/318310.jpg?2655)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250404)
"Motörhead" Motörhead (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250426)
"Don't Break The Oath" Mercyful Fate (1984)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250580)
"Anno 1696" Insomnium (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250583)
"9" Mercyful Fate (1999)
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Wintersun (2004)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250789)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250580)
"Anno 1696" Insomnium (2023)
Sweet Sweet Melodeath with some well-placed female vocals. :thumb: :thumb:
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Sweet Sweet Melodeath with some well-placed female vocals. :thumb: :thumb:
Insomnium always delivers.Are you familiar with band Keep Of Kalessin, they releasing new album in 2 weeks.
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I released this recently. Please let me know how you like it.
https://www.bandlab.com/post/1aa01b71-25b5-ed11-a8e0-000d3a3f8f45 (https://www.bandlab.com/post/1aa01b71-25b5-ed11-a8e0-000d3a3f8f45)
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"Insomnium always delivers.Are you familiar with band Keep Of Kalessin, they releasing new album in 2 weeks."
Yup. Just road tested some KOK. Really like their collage of sonic elements. My initial go to tomorrow at the gym for some in depth listening. Then (as usual) back to some live Jinjer (see Tatiana below), amazing. And Infected Rain. Always welcome new bands.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250834)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250836)
"The Final Frontier" Iron Maiden (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=249669)
"Incorruptible" Iced Earth (2017)
Noticed that this band hasn't been mentioned since 2012. Just listened to this album on headphones and I liked it! Listening to Bang Your Head at the moment and so far I'm liking it as well.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250971)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=250972)
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Noticed that this band hasn't been mentioned since 2012. Just listened to this album on headphones and I liked it! Listening to Bang Your Head at the moment and so far I'm liking it as well.
They released 14 studio albums, most of them are really good."Incorruptible" by Iced Earth (2017), was their last output, before their leader Mr.Jon Schaffer, tried to became "Robin Hood".We don't talk politics on AC, so perhaps, this link will explain the current and future band situation...?
https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/01/26/jon-schaffer-still-snitching-on-his-fellow-traitors/
On Apr.28, the band is going to release 2 live EPs, but that just old music recorded in 2007 and 2008.Here's the link for more info, on those releases:
https://bravewords.com/news/iced-earth-to-release-two-new-eps-in-april
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251000)
"Kill 'Em All" Metallica (1983)
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Shakra - High Noon (2016)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251030)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251077)
"The Final Chapter" Hypocrisy (1997)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251089)
"Abyss Rising" Nightrage (2022)
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SUNN O)))
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251114)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251118)
"Faceless World" U.D.O. (1990)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251121)
"The Headless Children" W.A.S.P. (1989)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251145)
"Power Games" Jaguar (1983)
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"Sunn 0)))"
Nice drop Hal. New stuff for me. As a huge listener to doom and all subs of doom this one hit in the wheel house. Not even the lack of percussion or vocal(s) deterred from the passing lane. Thanks.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251147)
"The Fifth Season" Sacrilege (1997)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251182)
"Far Away From The Sun" Sacramentum (1996)
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Deafheaven - Ordinary Corrupt Human Love
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251191)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251198)
"Garden Of Storms" In Mourning (2019)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251199)
"The Wörld Is Yours" Motörhead (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251202)
"No Rest For The Wicked" Ozzy Osbourne (1988)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251209)
"Burning Bridges" Arch Enemy (1999)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251210)
"Tales From The Thousand Lakes" Amorphis (1994)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=244959)
"The God Machine" Blind Guardian (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251219)
"Construct" Dark Tranquillity (2013)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251228)
"Katharsis" Keep Of Kalessin (2023)
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Delain - Dark Waters (with an adjusted member group to include new lead Diana Leah)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251230)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251248)
"Damned In Black" Immortal (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251250)
"Humanicide" Death Angel (2019)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251251)
"Negative" Act Of Denial" (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251293)
"Masterplan" Masterplan (2003)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251312)
"Breaker" Accept (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251314)
"Under The Red Cloud" Amorphis (2015)
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Time for some Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251318)
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Time for some Opeth - The Roundhouse Tapes
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251318)
Good old Opeth
By the way, new Keep Of Kalessin is fantastic.
New Overkill, Immortal and Metal Church cds are coming out in april and may.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251341)
"Cryptoriana-The Seductiveness Of Decay" Cradle Of Filth (2017)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=234774)
"Machine Head" Deep Purple (1972)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251347)
"Rocka Rolla" Judas Priest (1974)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=234707)
"Where Shadows Forever Reign" Dark Funeral (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251348)
"The Years Of Decay" Overkill (1989)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251426)
"Crimson II" Edge Of Sanity (2003)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251428)
"Stalingrad (Brothers In Death)" Accept (2012)
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"By the way, new Keep Of Kalessin is fantastic.
New Overkill, Immortal and Metal Church cds are coming out in april and may."
Yes sir. Keep Of Kalessin is terrific. Keep Of Kalessin - Introspection - This is an excellent first taste. Mucho appreciado.
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Live at Resurrection Fest - 2018
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251452)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251485)
"Transience" Shylmagoghnar (2018)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251489)
"Head On" Samson (1980)
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Vintersea - 2023
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251524)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251527)
"Metal Heart" Accept (1985)
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Vintersea - 2023
I just heard some bits and pieces of Vintersea, that girl has some serious pipes!!!!!!!!!!!!
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251532)
"Amok" Sentenced (1995)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251568)
"Nightmares In The Waking State - Part II" Solution.45 (2016)
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Vintersea - 2023
I just heard some bits and pieces of Vintersea, that girl has some serious pipes!!!!!!!!!!!!
On my bucket list to see live. They seem to be however parked in the pacific northwest.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251586)
"In The Shadows" Mercyful Fate (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251588)
"Layers Of Lies" Darkane (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251603)
"Misanthropic Generation" Disfear (2003)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251604)
"Patient Number 9" Ozzy Osbourne (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251627)
"Under A Frozen Sun" Thulcandra (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251628)
"Cruelty And The Beast" Cradle Of Filth (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251639)
"Painkiller" Judas Priest (1990)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251640)
"Bastards" Motörhead (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251642)
"Nuclear Fire" Primal Fear (2001)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251659)
"Phantom Antichrist" Kreator (2012)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251661)
"Curse Of The Red River" Barren Earth (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251678)
"Crowned In Terror" The Crown (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251681)
"March Of The Norse" Demonaz (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251710)
"Övergivenheten" Soilwork (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251711)
"Once Sent From The Golden Hall" Amon Amarth (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251739)
"Watershed" Opeth (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251741)
"Master Of The Moon" Dio (2004)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251757)
"Impeckable" Budgie (1978)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251843)
"Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk" Emperor (1997)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251846)
"Dystopia" Iced Earth (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251850)
"Dracula - Swing Of Death" Jorn Lande & Trond Holter (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251856)
"Liberation = Termination" Mors Principium Est (2007)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251869)
"Scorched" Overkill (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251968)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=251977)
"Moment" Dark Tranquillity (2020)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252035)
"The Gravity Of Fall" Vintersea (2017)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252036)
"Asterion : Constellations" Vintersea (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252068)
"Brave New World" Iron Maiden (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252077)
"The Ride Majestic" Soilwork (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252096)
"Johnny The Fox" Thin Lizzy (1976)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252098)
"Second Attack" Crossfire (1985)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252106)
"The Weight Of Oceans" In Mourning (2012)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252134)
"The Great Heathen Army" Amon Amarth (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252141)
"Eclipse" Amorphis (2006)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252155)
"At War With Reality" At The Gates (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252180)
"Afterglow" In Mourning (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252182)
"War Eternal" Arch Enemy (2014)
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Static-X (Project Regeneration Vol. 1)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=252545)
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Therion - Deggail
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253230)
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Therion - Deggail
Thanks to you, I'm addicted to Vintersea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a amazing band.
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Therion - Deggail
Thanks to you, I'm addicted to Vintersea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a amazing band.
Glad to perpectuate anyone's music addiction.
Here's Infected Rain's new effort. New bassist and I just love Lena and her sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdWhaJ_qKUc
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Glad to perpectuate anyone's music addiction.
Here's Infected Rain's new effort. New bassist and I just love Lena and her sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdWhaJ_qKUc
It's all right, but not really my thing.Do you like new Immortal though?
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253298)
"Woven To Ashes" Vintersea (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253300)
"War Against All" Immortal (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253300)
"War Against All" Immortal (2023)
Classic riffs and engaging darkness. Yup, I'm all in on this one. 10.4
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Classic riffs and engaging darkness. Yup, I'm all in on this one. 10.4
I can't wait to lay my hands on new Metal Church cd, new singer sounds amazing.
I'm still waiting on second Vintersea cd.If you care about Scar Symmetry, new cd is coming out june.09.
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I usually don't get excited for most extreme metal tracks. But this does.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA837n8HcTA
Cannibal Corpse - "Evisceration Plague"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253320)
"Vanagandr" Thyrfing (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253360)
"Congregation Of Annihilation" Metal Church (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253360)
"Congregation Of Annihilation" Metal Church (2023)
:thumb: :thumb:
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Eleine - We Shall Remain
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253379)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253465)
"End Of Disclosure" Hypocrisy (2013)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253605)
"Reptilian" Keep Of Kalessin (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253607)
"The Singularity (Phase I - Neohumanity)" Scar Symmetry (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253805)
"Atoma" Dark Tranquillity (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253808)
"Shadows Of The Dying Sun" Insomnium (2014)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253828)
"Diabolical" Naglfar (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253829)
"Dead Again" Mercyful Fate (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253836)
"Orchid" Opeth (1995)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253845)
"Shrouded Divine" In Mourning (2008)
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Shout out to Mariusz Uszynski for all this metal. It says you are from Canada; are you sure you are not from a Nordic country?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjZ1B897Tuk
KORPIKLAANI - "Wooden Pints"
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Shout out to Mariusz Uszynski for all this metal. It says you are from Canada; are you sure you are not from a Nordic country?
I just love that Scandinavian melodic death metal.I was born in Poland though, which is kind of close to Scandinavia, we share Baltic Sea.Lol.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253850)
"The Jester Race" In Flames (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253852)
"The Inheritance" Witherscape (2013)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XBSk27jp6w
Crowbar - "Planets Collide"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253867)
"Helloween" Helloween (2021)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253873)
"Pure Holocaust" Immortal (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253875)
"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" Black Sabbath (1973)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253877)
"We Are Motörhead" Motörhead (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253883)
"Empire Of The Undead" Gamma Ray (2014)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xezd5EDZBhQ
Suicidal Tendencies - "Waking the Dead"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xezd5EDZBhQ
Suicidal Tendencies - "Waking the Dead"
Such a intense song.I still listen to their early albums from time to time.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253890)
"Rock Believer" Scorpions (2022)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BEvh6HSQc0
Okilly Dokilly - "White Wine Spritzer"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtffv9bpB-U
Green Jelly - "Three Little Pigs"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253911)
"The New Order" Testament (1988)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYYGKCanqfA
Ministry - "Just One Fix"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI_PQZvz5js
Exodus - "The Toxic Waltz"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253970)
"Natural Born Chaos" Soilwork (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=253989)
"The Purple Album" Whitesnake (2015)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I29z5zvPmo4
Bolt Thrower - "No Guts, No Glory"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254017)
"Purgatory Afterglow" Edge Of Sanity (1994)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254023)
"The Electric Age" Overkill (2012)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254024)
"Dark Roots Of Earth" Testament (2012)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254025)
"Paranoid" Black Sabbath (1970)
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"Dark Roots Of Earth" Testament (2012)
You have to admit, metal albums have some of the most elaborate artwork seemingly across the board. Rarely ever do you have a basic, plain colored album cover with standard text font writing. :lol:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOB0TNEBRhA
Yngwie Malmsteen - "You Don't Remember, I'll Never Forget"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254045)
"Embers Of A Dying World" Mors Principium Est (2017)
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You have to admit, metal albums have some of the most elaborate artwork seemingly across the board. Rarely ever do you have a basic, plain colored album cover with standard text font writing. :lol:
That is absolutely the truth.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254050)
"The Number Of The Beast" Iron Maiden (1982)
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"The Number Of The Beast" Iron Maiden (1982)
:thumb: :thumb:
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254069)
"Seventh Star" Black Sabbath Featuring Tony Iommi (1986)
Initially recorded as a Tony Iommi solo album, but the Black Sabbath name was added under record company pressure.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254070)
"Born Again" Black Sabbath (1983)
Fun fact about DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan joining BLACK SABBATH:
"I went for a drink with Tony and Geezer, and we ended up under the table. And I can't remember much more that happened. But I got a call from my manager the next day saying, 'Don't you think you should call me if you're gonna make decisions like this?' I said, 'What are you talking about?' He said, 'Well, apparently you… I just got a call. You agreed to join BLACK SABBATH"
And the rest was the history...
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254071)
"Narita" Riot (1979)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254079)
"The Isolation Game" Disarmonia Mundi (2009)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254088)
"Pieces Of Primal Expressionism" Mörk Gryning (2003)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254098)
"Ghost Reveries" Opeth (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254099)
"A Crimson Cosmos" Lake Of Tears (1997)
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["Ghost Reveries" Opeth (2005)
Finally picked this up on vinyl a couple weeks back. Sooo good, but not a surprise there.
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Finally picked this up on vinyl a couple weeks back. Sooo good, but not a surprise there.
For me, first 9 Opeth albums are gems.
Try to listen Vintersea, they have 3 albums out.Boy, that chick can growl...
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254106)
"Osculum Obscenum" Hypocrisy (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254107)
"The Warning" Queensrÿche (1984)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254111)
"Death Meditations" Torchbearer (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254112)
"Scream" Ozzy Osbourne (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254140)
"If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules" Budgie (1976)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254144)
"Hammer Of The Witches" Cradle Of Filth (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254164)
"Another Perfect Day" Motörhead (1983)
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Hate - Crusade Zero
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254165)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254172)
"Battle Hymns" Manowar (1982)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254173)
"Killers" Iron Maiden (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254176)
"Power & The Glory" Saxon (1983)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254177)
"Diary Of A Madman" Ozzy Osbourne (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254185)
"Screaming For Vengeance" Judas Priest (1982)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254201)
"Enemy Of God" Kreator (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254205)
"The Beginning Of Times" Amorphis (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254245)
"My Arms, Your Hearse" Opeth (1998)
Fun facts about the album; Lars Mikael Åkerfeldt often joked, that Opeth ripped off first Black Sabbath album cover, reffering to the witch.
The very last words in the lyrics of each songs, are title for the next upcoming song.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254252)
"Monolith" In Mourning (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254257)
"Firepower" Judas Priest (2018)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254266)
"Better Than Raw" Helloween (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254270)
"Use Your Illusion I" Guns N' Roses (1991)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhY9GOhFwN4
Judas Priest - "Turbo Lover"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J72RaNL9c04
W.A.S.P. - "Blind In Texas"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254304)
"Still Life" Opeth (1999)
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Band Metric is on tap tonight at the Rapids Theater, Niagara Falls, NY. A friend asked me to go. Seem decent after a few samples. Hoping they play with some real edge and a little darkness. I'm thinking tons of Canadians will be there as it's so close. Good thing too, they know how to party.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_(band)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIybEdtQTyY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Cw8juJmFk
Anvil - "Metal On Metal"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254335)
"The Bleeding Veil" In Mourning (2021)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3RsOxKHr6k
Megadeth - "Angry Again"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSZf8ZYHV7o
Pantera - "Cemetery Gates"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254366)
"Téras" Naglfar (2012)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqURPBtGJzg
FOZZY - "Judas"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254385)
"Ironbound" Overkill (2010)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254391)
"Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" Cradle Of Filth (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254415)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254437)
"Pitch Black Progress" Scar Symmetry (2006)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzyz2egx_0c
Ozzy Osbourne - "Shot in the Dark"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-UOTOqtU0M
L7 - "Pretend We're Dead"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpUYjpKg9KY
Limp Bizkit - "Break Stuff"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254551)
"7 Sinners" Helloween (2010)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmggRPbTc4
Dokken - "Mr. Scary"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0
Accept - "Balls to the Wall"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254584)
"Black Sabbath Vol.4" Black Sabbath (1972)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254585)
"Motörhead" Motörhead (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254616)
"Yersinia Pestis" Torchbearer (2004)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254624)
"Dorosłe Dzieci" Turbo (1983)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254644)
"Lunar Strain" In Flames (1994)
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Katatonia - Dance of December Souls
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254648)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254658)
"Van Halen" Van Halen (1978)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254660)
"Awake" Dream Theater (1994)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254667)
"Angel Of Retribution" Judas Priest (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254669)
"A Predator's Portrait" Soilwork (2001)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254671)
"No Prayer For The Dying" Iron Maiden (1990)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254673)
"Moving Pictures" Rush (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254674)
"Abbath" Abbath (2016)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254675)
"The Great Heathen Army" Amon Amarth (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254690)
"Lovehunter" Whitesnake (1979)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254691)
"Catch 22" Hypocrisy (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254699)
"A New Disease Is Born" Nightrage (2007)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254701)
"Royal Destroyer" The Crown (2021)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trGX3ET3jTQ
Mötley Crüe - "Dr. Feelgood"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254713)
"The Real Thing" Faith No More (1989)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254714)
"Character" Dark Tranquillity (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254723)
"Storm Of The Light's Bane" Dissection (1995)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254783)
"Nightflight" Budgie (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254784)
"Exposed" Vince Neil (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254793)
"Hemispheres" Rush (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254794)
"Death Cult Armageddon" Dimmu Borgir (2003)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254823)
"Touched By The Crimson King" Demons & Wizards (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254837)
"The Singularity (Phase II - Xenotaph)" Scar Symmetry (2023)
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Be'lakor - Stone's Reach
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254839)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254840)
"Crossing The Rubicon" Armageddon (1997)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254870)
"The Cold White Light" Sentenced (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254914)
"March Ör Die" Motörhead (1992)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQuihD0hoI
Rob Zombie - "Dragula"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254929)
"Dusk And Her Embrace" Cradle Of Filth (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254942)
"The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" Megadeth (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254958)
"Flesh On Your Bones" Sins Of Omission (2001)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ypaOIVmaA
Ozzy Osbourne - "The Ultimate Sin"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=254981)
"Balls To Picasso" Bruce Dickinson (1994)
2CDs - Expanded Edition (2005)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ji6qJqeMEo
Candlemass - "Bewitched" (Demo) ·
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255004)
"Strange Highways" Dio (1993)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255014)
"Sot" The Few Against Many (2009)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255015)
"Mörkrets Tid" Svavelvinter (2018)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255016)
"Kill 'Em All" Metallica (July.25th.1983)
40 :birthday:
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255043)
"Imaginations From The Other Side" Blind Guardian (1995)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255016)
"Kill 'Em All" Metallica (July.25th.1983)
40 :birthday:
Back in the 90s, we went to play at a Lasertag-type place. It was slow, and since we were tired of the sci-fi music, they allowed us to play our cassette of that. We prepaid for an hour and we "seeked and destroyed each other. Fun times.
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Back in the 90s, we went to play at a Lasertag-type place. It was slow, and since we were tired of the sci-fi music, they allowed us to play our cassette of that. We prepaid for an hour and we "seeked and destroyed each other. Fun times.
Sounds like an amazing times, with owesome album.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255064)
"Force It" UFO (1975)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255067)
"Back In Black" AC/DC (1980)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255098)
"Clockwork Angels" Rush (2012)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255117)
"Time" Mercyful Fate (1994)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255135)
"Sign Of The Hammer" Manowar (1984)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255145)
"Fair Warning" Van Halen (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255154)
"Ride The Lightning" Metallica (1984)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255157)
"One For Sorrow" Insomnium (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255165)
"Hinsides Vrede" Mörk Gryning (2020)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255167)
"Dark Matter Dimensions" Scar Symmetry (2009)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255170)
"Nightlife" Thin Lizzy (1974)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255171)
"Stormbringer" Deep Purple (1974)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xu2aQjzMPo
Celtic Frost - "Cherry Orchards"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255232)
"The Crusher" Amon Amarth (2001)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiEN_dgHXjs
Krokus - "Screaming in the Night"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255234)
"Rise Of The Tyrant" Arch Enemy (2007)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255239)
"Lights Out" UFO (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255241)
"Eonian" Dimmu Borgir (2018)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255242)
"In Trance" Scorpions (1975)
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Death Decline - The Silent Path
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255256)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255305)
"Into The Abyss" Hypocrisy (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255307)
"Into The Unknown" Mercyful Fate (1996)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255330)
"Power Supply" Budgie (1980)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255335)
"Carpe Diem" Saxon (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255345)
"Projector" Dark Tranquillity (1999)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255349)
"Watershed" Opeth (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255355)
"Under The Red Cloud" Amorphis (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255383)
"Illuminated" Vintersea (2019)
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"Illuminated" Vintersea (2019)
Avienne's delicate clean vocal and chilling growls are what can make or break a band. She kills it.
:thumb:
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"Illuminated" Vintersea (2019)
Avienne's delicate clean vocal and chilling growls are what can make or break a band. She kills it.
:thumb:
Those guys are trully amazing together.I've waited over 3 months for this cd, but it was totally worthed.By the way, I discovered new band called Berzerker Legion, brutal yet melodic, I should receive first cd next week.I re-bought "Anno 1696" by Insomnium, japanese edition with bonus cd.I've heard those songs online and I had to have them in my collection.Why they didn't release them for everybody, is beyond me.It's so unfair to fans...
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255436)
"Ace Of Spades" Motörhead (1980)
MOTÖRHEAD: LEMMY FOREVER AT WACKEN 2023; OFFICIAL VIDEO RELEASED
https://bravewords.com/news/motorhead-lemmy-forever-at-wacken-2023-official-video-released
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255439)
"Skyscraper" David Lee Roth (1988)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255440)
"Heaven And Hell" Black Sabbath (1980)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255442)
"1984" Van Halen (1983)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255443)
"A Farewell To Kings" Rush (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255450)
"Deep Purple In Rock" Deep Purple (1974)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255461)
"The Omega Rising" Profundi (2006)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255462)
"Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" Dimmu Borgir (1997)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255473)
"Tyranny Of Souls" Bruce Dickinson (2005)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255474)
Happy 65-th :birthday:
Paul Bruce Dickinson (Samson, Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson) - August 7th, 1958
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255479)
"Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son" Iron Maiden (1988)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255479)
"Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son" Iron Maiden (1988)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvqr366Op3k
Iron Maiden - "Can I Play With Madness"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255480)
"Shock Tactics" Samson (1981)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255482)
"Skunkworks" Bruce Dickinson (1996)
2CDs - Expanded Edition (2005)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255483)
"Fear Of The Dark" Iron Maiden (1992)
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"Illuminated" Vintersea (2019)
Avienne's delicate clean vocal and chilling growls are what can make or break a band. She kills it.
:thumb:
Those guys are trully amazing together.I've waited over 3 months for this cd, but it was totally worthed.By the way, I discovered new band called Berzerker Legion, brutal yet melodic, I should receive first cd next week.I re-bought "Anno 1696" by Insomnium, japanese edition with bonus cd.I've heard those songs online and I had to have them in my collection.Why they didn't release them for everybody, is beyond me.It's so unfair to fans...
Cued up some samples today Berzerker Legion. As you noted, absolutely love the brutality. Its members have quite the resumes, and it shows. Excellent referral.
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Cued up some samples today Berzerker Legion. As you noted, absolutely love the brutality. Its members have quite the resumes, and it shows. Excellent referral.
You are right, it's not their "first rodeo", Berzerker Legion members have been around the block, in different bands.Their second album comes out on Oct.27.2023.I should get first album this week.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255507)
"Obliterate The Weak" Berzerker Legion (2020)
Dutch, Swedish, English Metal Alliance
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255534)
"Abducted" Hypocrisy (1996)
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Cult of Luna (The Long Road North) 2022
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255541)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255572)
"At Storm's Edge" Aetherian (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255619)
"The Untamed Wilderness" Aetherian (2017)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255694)
"Anno 1696/Songs Of The Dusk" 2CDs (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255766)
"On Lonely Towers" Barren Earth (2015)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255768)
"Heart Like A Grave" Insomnium (2019)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255769)
"Sin After Sin" Judas Priest (1977)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255775)
"Helloween" Helloween (1985)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255783)
"Kolossus" Keep Of Kalessin (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255789)
"Twilight Of The Thunder God" Amon Amarth (2008)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255790)
"Inhuman Spirits" Darkane (2022)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=255792)
"The Dream Calls For Blood" Death Angel (2013)
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"Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow" Rainbow (1975)
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RISE TO FALL - The Fifth Dimension
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RISE TO FALL - The Fifth Dimension
They remind of Denmark's early Mercenary.
Hey, I just purchased this album and really like it, "At Storm's Edge" Aetherian (2023).
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"Blackwater Park" Opeth (2001)
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"The Glorious Burden" Iced Earth (2004)
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"At War With Reality" At The Gates (2014)
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"Too Mean To Die"Accept (2021)
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"Blackwater Park" Opeth (2001)
Freaken Opeth gold with BP. At times I'll park on Opeth for the entire night.
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Freaken Opeth gold with BP. At times I'll park on Opeth for the entire night.
I don't blame you, lol.Opeth, Insomnium, In Mourning, Amorphis, Barren Earth and of course mighty Vintersea (thank you for that one) have been in daily rotation.
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"Virus" Hypocrisy (2005)
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Freaken Opeth gold with BP. At times I'll park on Opeth for the entire night.
I don't blame you, lol.Opeth, Insomnium, In Mourning, Amorphis, Barren Earth and of course mighty Vintersea (thank you for that one) have been in daily rotation.
Lately got a lot of time logged with "In Mourning" and their live works. One of many reasons why metal is such a great (if not the greatest) music genre. Terrific soundscapes at times with this band and the balance of sounds generated is amazing.
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"Above The Weeping World" Insomnium (2006)
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Lately got a lot of time logged with "In Mourning" and their live works. One of many reasons why metal is such a great (if not the greatest) music genre. Terrific soundscapes at times with this band and the balance of sounds generated is amazing.
I have never heard In Mourning "Live In Valley Sound Studio" cd.
Do you enjoy that "newer" stripped down version of Opeth, I'm reffering to their last 4 albums?I don't wanna sound narrow minded, but I can't listen to any of their latest work.
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"Do you enjoy that "newer" stripped down version of Opeth, I'm reffering to their last 4 albums?I don't wanna sound narrow minded, but I can't listen to any of their latest work."
Of their latest, tamer albums I do like Heritage and Sorceress. Sweden's Mikael Åkerfeldt has always been an amazing vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Opeth and I think it's just a progression (evolution). Mikael is not a follower, so this newer, calmer progressive side is what it is... a smoother, more coherent path it seems is his current endeavor. I very much prefer the darker side of the band and maybe, just maybe he'll veer toward that direction again. Wait and see. I have all their CDs so I'm good. Opeth remains in my top three bands of all time.
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"Do you enjoy that "newer" stripped down version of Opeth, I'm reffering to their last 4 albums?I don't wanna sound narrow minded, but I can't listen to any of their latest work."
Of their latest, tamer albums I do like Heritage and Sorceress. Sweden's Mikael Åkerfeldt has always been an amazing vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter for Opeth and I think it's just a progression (evolution). Mikael is not a follower, so this newer, calmer progressive side is what it is... a smoother, more coherent path it seems is his current endeavor. I very much prefer the darker side of the band and maybe, just maybe he'll veer toward that direction again. Wait and see. I have all their CDs so I'm good. Opeth remains in my top three bands of all time.
Let's hope, Mikael will have a change of heart and will go back to his metal roots.I remember reading the interview with him, right before releasing "Deliverance" in 2002.He wanted to attatch 2003's "Damnation" album, as bonus cd and proof it, that Opeth was capable of writing not only death metal, but their label at the time, Music For Nations/Koch Records, did not allow it, so it was released a year later.Still have that interview in BW&BK magazine.
What's your take on early Slayer albums?
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"Slaughter Of The Soul" At The Gates (1995)
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"Ozzmosis" Ozzy Osbourne (1995)
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"No Limits" U.D.O. (1998)
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"Come An' Get It" Whitesnake (1981)
In Loving Memory of BERNIE MARSDEN.
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"What's your take on early Slayer albums?"
I've (for some reason) never been a huge Slayer fan. I can't explain why except when I did listen here and there the songs just did not grab me. I will say of their work Diabolus in musica (1998), it does capture some good songs. Maybe I'm more dark and doom and melodeath person. If Slayer meanders more toward this genre I'll buy in.
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"What's your take on early Slayer albums?"
I've (for some reason) never been a huge Slayer fan. I can't explain why except when I did listen here and there the songs just did not grab me. I will say of their work Diabolus in musica (1998), it does capture some good songs. Maybe I'm more dark and doom and melodeath person. If Slayer meanders more toward this genre I'll buy in.
I'm the exactly same way and very much relieved, that not alone.I like some music from first 5 albums, but I guess not enough to commit, but I'm thinking about buying those albums, maybe music that doesn't grab me, will grow on me over the time.Those guys were seriously heavy, they influenced so many bands, that I listen to now.I even seen them live once, I didn't mind.
Anyway, you should give it a listen to that greek band Aetherian "At Storm's Edge" cd.Good melodic death metal music.
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"Anyway, you should give it a listen to that greek band Aetherian "At Storm's Edge" cd.Good melodic death metal music."
Yes indeed. I've really enjoy Aetherian and their newest album via your referral. Also from Greece is Rotting Christ. One of the finest black metal bands that envelopes you technically.
Also, I went and saw Jinjer a few nights ago and must say Tatiana live is sensational. I will say the best lead of any band I've seen in my lifetime. She is that good. Her ability to switch from growls to cleans is incredibly on point. Seriously, she is a work of metal art.
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"Anyway, you should give it a listen to that greek band Aetherian "At Storm's Edge" cd.Good melodic death metal music."
Yes indeed. I've really enjoy Aetherian and their newest album via your referral. Also from Greece is Rotting Christ. One of the finest black metal bands that envelopes you technically.
Also, I went and saw Jinjer a few nights ago and must say Tatiana live is sensational. I will say the best lead of any band I've seen in my lifetime. She is that good. Her ability to switch from growls to cleans is incredibly on point. Seriously, she is a work of metal art.
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I'm so happy, you went to see Jinjer, since you like them so much.I think my live events are over for me, chronic back pain is just too big.I've been on L.T.D. for last 4 years.I only have "A Dead Poem" by Rotting Christ and really enjoy it.Sakis Tolis guests on last Insomnium album, on "White Christ" song.
Do you still listen to classic metal, bands we grew up with?
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"Silent Waters" Amorphis (2007)
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"Lovedrive" Scorpions" (1979)
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"I'm so happy, you went to see Jinjer, since you like them so much.I think my live events are over for me, chronic back pain is just too big.I've been on L.T.D. for last 4 years.I only have "A Dead Poem" by Rotting Christ and really enjoy it.Sakis Tolis guests on last Insomnium album, on "White Christ" song.
Do you still listen to classic metal, bands we grew up with?"
Sorry to hear your live concert experiences have abated. I'm lucky enough I suppose to gym now 4-5 days per week (with Jinjer and Infected Rains as my go-to set lists) so standing 3+ hours is quite doable. No moshing though, never done that. Yes, Insomnium's "White Christ" is freaken good. Nice to see Sakis in there too. I enjoy his "Among the Fires of Hell" LP. Kinda straight forward, no new metal concepts here but excellent overall. Queensryche and GWAR are coming here in October. Heard GWAR is worth the ticket. Saw Queensryche onboard Monster of Rock Cruise and considered them to be best band there during the four days. Something to look forward to.
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"Seasons In The Abyss" Slayer (1990)
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"Touchdown" U.D.O. (2023)
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"I'm so happy, you went to see Jinjer, since you like them so much.I think my live events are over for me, chronic back pain is just too big.I've been on L.T.D. for last 4 years.I only have "A Dead Poem" by Rotting Christ and really enjoy it.Sakis Tolis guests on last Insomnium album, on "White Christ" song.
Do you still listen to classic metal, bands we grew up with?"
Sorry to hear your live concert experiences have abated. I'm lucky enough I suppose to gym now 4-5 days per week (with Jinjer and Infected Rains as my go-to set lists) so standing 3+ hours is quite doable. No moshing though, never done that. Yes, Insomnium's "White Christ" is freaken good. Nice to see Sakis in there too. I enjoy his "Among the Fires of Hell" LP. Kinda straight forward, no new metal concepts here but excellent overall. Queensryche and GWAR are coming here in October. Heard GWAR is worth the ticket. Saw Queensryche onboard Monster of Rock Cruise and considered them to be best band there during the four days. Something to look forward to.
I miss gym, I miss live events, 28 years of working at the "Jurassic Park" factory can really fuck up your body and hearing.My former employer makes a beautiful building stone from the scratch, that looks like natural stone.
I bought new U.D.O. and finally 5 first Slayer albums.
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"South Of Heaven" Slayer (1988)
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"The Adversary" Ihsahn (2006)
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"Reign In Blood" Slayer (1986)
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"Show No Mercy" Slayer (1983)
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"Titans Of Creation" Testament (2020)
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"Hell Awaits" Slayer (1985)
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"Time To Be King" Masterplan (2010)
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"Aftershock" Motörhead (2013)
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"Divine Intervention" Slayer (1994)
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"Elegy" Amorphis (1996)
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"Transience" Shylmagoghnar (2018)
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"Transience" Shylmagoghnar (2018)
Love this band. Maybe underrated but not for me.
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Love this band. Maybe underrated but not for me.
Well, then better get ready for their new upcoming album called "Convergence", release date is Nov.10.2023.You can check new song on You Tube, called "Follow The River".
Here's the link for pre-order on Napalm Records America;
https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/pre-orders/shylmagoghnar-convergence-cd.html
Also, Amorphis guitarist Tomi Koivusaari digs into his bloody roots with solo project Bjørkø and upcoming album "Heartrot".I believe, you like Amorphis?
https://www.svartrecords.com/en/product/bj%C3%B8rk%C3%B8-heartrot/11789
Lastly, I so enjoy first 6 SLAYER studio albums.It's never too late, is it?LOL.
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"Subterranean" In Flames (1995)
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"Into The Unknown" Mercyful Fate (1996)
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"Mob Rules" Black Sabbath (1981)
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"Atoma" Dark Tranquillity (2016)
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"Insidious" Nightrage (2011)
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"Moontower" Dan Swanö (1998)
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"Horrorscope" Overkill (1991)
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"The Inheritance" Witherscape (2013)
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"The Inheritance" Witherscape (2013)
:thumb: :thumb:
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"Headstones" Lake Of Tears (1995)
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"Incorruptible" Iced Earth (2017)
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"End Of Disclosure" Hypocrisy (2013)
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Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite
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"Objection Overruled" Accept (1993)
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"Kings Of Metal" Manowar (1988)
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"Rusted Angel" Darkane (1998)
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Harakiri for the Sky MMXXII
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Sworn - A Journey told through fire
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:lol: :lol: :lol:
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"Thunder And Lightning" Thin Lizzy (1983)
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"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" Black Sabbath (1973)
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"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" Black Sabbath (1973)
My gateway band into metal.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y24MmylTeY4
Brian Posehn - "More Metal Than You"
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"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" Black Sabbath (1973)
My gateway band into metal.
My was Deep Purple.To this day, "Deep Purple In Rock" is my Holy Grail of metal.
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"The Sinner Rides Again" KK's Priest (2023)
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"Ram It Down" Judas Priest (1988)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UekfK6iCzV4
GWAR - "Maggots"
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GWAR - "Maggots"
LOL, awesome. Can't go wrong for a little GWAR. :thumb:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-UOTOqtU0M
L7 - "Pretend We're Dead"
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"Convergence" Shylmagoghnar (2023)
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Hinayana - Order Divine
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"At Storm's Edge" Aetherian (2023)
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Hinayana - Order Divine
That is very intense music.I actually checked some bits off new album "Shatter and Fall", very interesting too.
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Hinayana - Order Divine
That is very intense music.I actually checked some bits off new album "Shatter and Fall", very interesting too.
For me this hits hard with an immersive melodeath aura. Beautiful and brutal. So well done.
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"Cryptoriana-The Seductiveness Of Decay" Cradle Of Filth (2017)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghd2bkIadG4
Skid Row - "18 And Life"
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"Redeemer Of Souls" Judas Priest (2014)
2CDs-Deluxe Edition
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOKoLiOkWWQ
Savatage - "Hall Of The Mountain King"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2mFFrcYJL0
Metal Church - "Watch the Children Pray"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMQqIBEpG80
Keel - "Speed Demon"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXYnzhVuJUI
Testament - "Practice What You Preach"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmE_l_dN9UM
Scorpions - "Big City Nights"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEwnfhuPJGs
Kiss - "Tears Are Falling"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhhumtFhtqs
Ministry - "Filth Pig"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqQuihD0hoI
Rob Zombie - "Dragula"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0E0ynyIUsg
White Zombie - "More Human Than Human"
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"For Those About To Rock We Salute You" AC/DC (1981)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXYnzhVuJUI
Testament - "Practice What You Preach"
When working, had a Citibank client in Calif. Her neighbor is Testament's lead, Chuck Billy. Thought that was cool. Too bad I never got out there. Great band BTW.
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When working, had a Citibank client in Calif. Her neighbor is Testament's lead, Chuck Billy. Thought that was cool. Too bad I never got out there. Great band BTW.
:thumb: :D :icon_twisted:
And they're working on new material.
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"The Weight Of Oceans" In Mourning (2012)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mRDSW9-i_E
Anthrax - "Among The Living"
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"Chaos Will Reign" Berzerker Legion (2023)
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"Chaos Will Reign" Berzerker Legion (2023)
A true metal assault. So true given their line up from (other) previous bands; Vader, Hypocrisy, Dark Funeral et al. Added to my work out play list and will sit there for some time. That's my ultimate two thumbs up and hell yeah! Death vocals here float within the sound stage and not too up front. Adds texture and depth. Mosh city.
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"Winterborn" Wolfheart (2013)
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"Nemesis Divina" Satyricon (1996)
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Lacuna Coil - Never Dawn
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"Lovedrive" Scorpions (1979)
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"Expanding Senses" Darkane (2002)
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"Powerslave" Iron Maiden (1984)
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"Hordes Of Chaos" Kreator (2009)
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"Air Not Meant For Us" Fires In The Distance (2023)
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"Echoes From Deep November" Fires In The Distance (2020)
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"Heartrot" Bjørkø (2023)
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"Entombed In The Midnight Hour" Dead Silent Slumber (1999)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkFqg5wAuFk
Pantera - "Walk"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03MuTO11jXw
Damageplan - "Pride"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeIrEIn2XU
Down - "Stone the Crow"
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"Architect Of Lies" Mercenary (2008)
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"Storm Of The Light's Bane" Dissection (1995)
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"The Unborn" Mors Principium Est (2005)
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"Hell Awaits" Slayer (1985)
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"Angry Machines" Dio (1996)
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Wintersun - Time l
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Wintersun - Time l
Hi, I'm not sure, if you are familiar with American melodic doom/death metal oufit Fires In The Distance?They have 2 albums out, you can listen to them on Bandcamp, highly recommended.
https://firesinthedistance.bandcamp.com/album/air-not-meant-for-us
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Wintersun - Time l
Hi, I'm not sure, if you are familiar with American melodic doom/death metal oufit Fires In The Distance?They have 2 albums out, you can listen to them on Bandcamp, highly recommended.
https://firesinthedistance.bandcamp.com/album/air-not-meant-for-us
Another fine referral :guitar:. Got a good taste tonight and look forward to the gym tomorrow for that extended time with this band. Esp liked the synth piano. Nice element to any melodic death doom work.
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Another fine referral :guitar:. Got a good taste tonight and look forward to the gym tomorrow for that extended time with this band. Esp liked the synth piano. Nice element to any melodic death doom work.
That all, I have been listening to, since I got them about week ago.Check out "Heartrot" by Bjørkø (2023), it's another solo project from Amorphis guitarist.
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Mötley Crüe - "Dr. Feelgood"
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"No World Order" Gamma Ray (2001)
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"Deliverance" Opeth (2002)
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"Halford 3: Winter Songs" Halford (2009)
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"Jugulator" Judas Priest (1997)
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"Beneath The Crimson Eclipse" Imperial Demonic (2023)
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The Agony Column - Away from Luciferian Claws
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"Hell, Fire And Damnation" Saxon (2024)
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Null Positive - Independenz
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"Harvest" Naglfar (2007)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSPCs8GUYNE
Stuttering John - "I'll Talk My Way Out Of It"
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"Descent Into Chaos" Nightrage (2005)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6f68Wd9dc
Warrant - "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
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"Warnaments" Torchbearer (2006)
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"The Mind's I" Dark Tranquillity (1997)
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"The Mandrake Project" Bruce Dickinson (2024)
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"Invincible Shield" Judas Priest (2024)
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"Fragments Of D-Generation" Disarmonia Mundi (2004)
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"The Wörld Is Yours" Motörhead (2010)
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"Hate Über Alles" Kreator (2022)
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Borknagar - Fall (2024)
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Borknagar - Fall (2024)
I remember listening to Borknagar first full length album in 1996, extremally fast and raw.
New Judas Priest album is not too bad, but new Bruce Dickinson is in my cd player at least twice a day, an amazing album.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262234)
"In The Halls Of Awaiting" Insomnium (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262301)
"In The Twilight Grey" Necrophobic (2024)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262435)
"Between Two Worlds" I (2006)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262502)
"Mark Of The Necrogram" Necrophobic (2018)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262540)
"Battalions Of Fear" Blind Guardian (1988)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262629)
"Vagabonds Of The Western World" Thin Lizzy (1973)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262662)
"Slide It In" Whitesnake (1984)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262745)
"Doomsday Machine" Arch Enemy (2005)
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Counting Hours - The Wishing Tomb
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262762)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262849)
"Damage Done" Dark Tranquillity (2002)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=262946)
"The System Has Failed" Megadeth (2004)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263160)
"Hypocrisy" Hypocrisy (1999)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263163)
"Garden Of Storms" In Mourning (2019)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263212)
"Black Rose (A Rock Legend)" Thin Lizzy (1979)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263221)
"No Prayer For The Dying" Iron Maiden (1990)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263338)
"Eclipse" Amorphis (2006)
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"Eclipse" Amorphis (2006)
:thumb:
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263691)
"War Against All" Immortal (2023)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263704)
"Skydancer" Dark Tranquillity (1993)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBfygUiS50g
Helmet - "Unsung"
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263764)
"My Arms, Your Hearse" Opeth (1998)
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"My Arms, Your Hearse" Opeth (1998)
Brilliant work. Their darkest and third album. My Opeth hook. Didn't even need bait. Each song an opus. Are we worthy?
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"My Arms, Your Hearse" Opeth (1998)
Brilliant work. Their darkest and third album. My Opeth hook. Didn't even need bait. Each song an opus. Are we worthy?
Yeah, love OPETH's work between 1994-2008 and I'm in your eternal debt for introducing me to VINTERSEA.
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... for introducing me to VINTERSEA.
Avienne Low's vocal is stunning. her cleans, harsh and delicates are masterful. Reminds me of Tatiana of Jinjer. Their styles are similar but tonally apart. I haven't seen Vintersea on the tour trail [near me] ... hope that changes.
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Ordinary Corrupt Human Love, Deafheaven. good stuff.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263803)
"Slaughtersun - Crown Of The Triarchy" Dawn (1998)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263837)
"British Steel" Judas Priest (1980)
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New release by Unleash the Archers. Brittney's vocal is so on point. One of power metal's top vocal. We'll be seeing her and UTA in September.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx5Le0L7rOs
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New release by Unleash the Archers. Brittney's vocal is so on point. One of power metal's top vocal. We be seeing her and UTA in September.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx5Le0L7rOs
On oct.01.2024, Amorphis, Dark Tranquillity and Fires In The Distance are coming to Toronto (Opera House), just 111km from my home.
On aug.16.2024, Dark Tranquillity is coming out with new album.
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=259601)
"Air Not Meant For Us" Fires In The Distance (2023)
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Unleash the Archers - Phantoma
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263912)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263951)
"Magica" Dio (2000)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=263987)
"The Beginning Of Times" Amorphis (2011)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=264002)
"From Hell I Rise" Kerry King (2024)
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=264003)
Cheers,
Scott
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(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=264004)
Cheers,
Scott
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Heretoir: Nightsphere
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=264005)