Music: METAL!!! \m/

[PossiblE]

Add Moonsorrow to that list. I never knew about Mage de Oz, Skyclad and Wuthering Heights, guess I will have to check them out.

[Terracosmo]

That you should. And I'll have to check out Moonsorrow i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

Edit: Moonsorrow was cool i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

For some reason I'm really stuck on Bodom's She is Beautiful right now :S

[PossiblE]

Heh, She is Beautiful is definately an interesting cover. So far I've only been able to find Wuthering Heights, but lately I've gotten into some black metal, Immortal is fucking awesome.

[r3n]

ok ive jst finished downloading the opeth discography and its v good, recommend it to every1. its on suprnova.org, only 900mb!

a nice mix of acoustic and swedish metal, sort of like a chilled out, more mature version of inflames. good stuff anyway!

[PossiblE]

Heh, Opeth is very popular, they're known amongst most people... In fact, I'm wearing my Deliverance shirt right now.

[r3n]

yeah i know, i already had a couple of albums, was jst informing every1 that the discography is out for dl

[?igma]

phew .. missed this thread =)

and , excuse me if I'm mistaking, and although the mix-up is understandable, I thought Metal and Goth were still two seperate things. Not that you do not encounter both at rockfests, but You always see the differences. For example, goths always crowd to the front of the stage as soon as nightwish or after forever (etc) enter, but they tend to just hang in the back when bands such as Slayer or Bodom enter.

Personally..hm.. Well I've got quite a widespread taste.

Ive got all complete albums of (except for the latest of Rammstein)
:

A Perfect Circle
Annihilator
Apocalyptica
Audioslave
Blind Guardian
Children of Bodom
Deicide
DIO
(one Album of Finntroll (Finnish band =) )
Gamma Ray
Helloween
Iced Earth
Judas Priest
Kreator
Manowar
Megadeath
Metal Church
Metallica
Nightfall
Nightwish
Nine Inch Nails
Opeth
Queen =)
Rammstein
Saxon
Slayer
Testament
Therion
Tool

My favs are Circle,Tool, Rammstein, Finntroll, Bodom, Slayer, Metal Church

[Terracosmo]

I hope you aren't insinuating that Queen is metal i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

Of course metal and goth are different things. Metal is music, goth was originally a style (from "gothic") often affilated with the middle ages. Since it was often dark, it has lived on and has become a style of clothing and music style. Hence why goth music is often depressing & dark. "the goths" as you call them are people wearing these dark clothes and whatnot. I don't know what goths would do in front of Nightwish though since it's as far from gothic metal as you can get...

[r3n]

goth chicks can sometimes be hot, but the whole cutting their wrists thing is a major turn off. whats the deal with that anyway?

but generally goths are funny and there are loads in edinburgh city centre all the time so its like going to the circus everytime i go shopping

[PossiblE]

What is considered gothic music? I thought goths listened to metal genres... like doom and black metal?

[r3n]

no i think its more stuff like coal chamber. not really sure what thats catagorised as, i presumed it was jst like "gothic nu metal" or something. maybe goths like variety so you could be right PossiblE.

[Terracosmo]

Originally posted by: PossiblE
What is considered gothic music? I thought goths listened to metal genres... like doom and black metal?

Dark, serious music. Often accompanied by violins and lyrics about broken hearts. That is generally considered gothic music. Note that gothic is a genre in itself so there's gothic rock, gothic metal (of course) and even gothic pop. There is a significant difference between gothic metal & doom/black.

Good examples of gothic bands are Type O Negative & Entwine. Listen to those and you'll find out what gothic metal is. It's a good genre to listen to when you want some emotional music. I'd point out HIM as example too as they actually are gothic, but they suck so much that I won't bring myself to doing that...

[PossiblE]

I've heard Type O Negative, didn't like them too much, I'll try Entwine.

I thought HIM was considered Glam Rock/Metal?

[r3n]

"gay" sums up HIM a bit better than glam rock

[Uzumaki Naruto]

anybody listen to any Tool, they kick ass

[r3n]

no shit, best band ever ever ever i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif lateralus and aenima are both in my top 5 albums

[PossiblE]

I listen to Tool as well, but they are not metal. That is why I did not mention them in this thread.

[r3n]

PossiblE, if you look back theres about 3 pages discussing APC/maynard/Tool already. and they are metal i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif listen to ticks and leeches and tell me thats not metal.

[PossiblE]

I''ve heard Ticks and Leeches and Tool definately isn't metal. Their overall sound is too unique, they need their own genre.

[r3n]

fair enough. but if i had to catorgarize (sp?) them id say they were "prog metal" i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[PossiblE]

Heh, Tool isn't talented enough to be prog, but it's your opinion.

Anyways, if you want to hear some good tunes listen to my winamp station right now, http://24.36.10.90:8000
</end self promotion>

[Terracosmo]

If you think Tool is prog metal you haven't heard prog metal. Try Dream Theater & Symphony X.

HIM is considered gothic metal. Both HIM & Entwine are gothic metal of the finnish school, which sounds pretty unique. Entwine is however leagues better...

[PossiblE]

Well, it's time this thread gets back to the top.


A good band to check out is The Berzerker. Their sound is very crazy and unique, I've been listening to their cd this entire week. They are just too good.

[Terracosmo]

I'm currently listening to german goth metal band Lacrimosa, quite sweet.

Other recommendations right now are Sonata Arctica's new album and everything by Battlelore.

Oh and Elvenking owns.

[PossiblE]

I'll definately have to check out Sonata's new album.

Mastodon's new album is great stuff too, I have to go buy it sometime.

[Uchiha Barles]

Hello all, I've been away for awhile, but that's cuz this semester's been motherfucking hectic. I'll bore you guys with that later. My birthday is Dec. 8th, and this year, someone somewhere thought it would be a cool fucking joke to kill Dimebag Darrell as a present. I can't imagine that anyone who would even bother looking in a metal thread should need an introduction to this man, but I'll give it anyway, just in case. Dimebag Darrell aka Darrell Abbott was the guitar player for Pantera, one of the awesomest bands ever to grace the earth. When Pantera broke up, he and his brother formed Damageplan, which is an extremely cool band in its own right. As I've already stated, he died on december 8th of this year. Some fucktard decided to walk on stage and shoot him 5 times all in his midsection. The murderer was shot to death by some cop, but not before he took out three other people.

That's the gist of it. So I'm here to voice my grievances. Its too fucking bad that bastard got killed at that concert with the gentleness of bullet. I swear I'd kill the guy myself if given the chance. Too bad, right? Well whatever. I'm filled with grief. Sure I didn't really know the guy personally, but I feel that through his music, I somehow did. Pantera's music has been so important to me for years. Always enhanced a good mood. Always alleviated a bad one, or helped me to focus. It's pathetic that I don't have the words to explain this. Anyway, RIP Dime. As I'm sure has been said millions of times since last wednesday, you'll be missed, sorely missed.

If anyone actually care, I'm currently preparing for finals and I'll be back in a couple of weeks. Take good care everyone.

[KitKat]

How is it that the hip hop thread has been on the front page for so long while this one has gotten lost? Time to bring it back. I need some music suggestions. Does anyone know any good metal bands that do primarily instrumental music? I like to put music on when I'm reading or studying, and sometimes I find lyrics too distracting. All I have at the moment that fits this category is Apocalyptica, and I'm starting to get tired of them. I need some more variety. Ideas?

[The Heretic Azazel]

That must have been a mega bump because I didn't even see this topic, I certainly would have restarted it.

KitKat, try John Petrucci's (Dream Theater) new album, Suspended Animation.. you could go with some Finntroll and Exhumed as well.. I think I recall Exhumed being instrumental, and a really heavy band as well.

[r3n]

yay this thread is back. if anyone has been in hibernation and just come out for the summer, you might not have heard the new NIN album is out (well, a couple of weeks back now) and is pretty damn awesome. id say theyve gone back more to their pop roots ala pretty hate machine rather than industrial metal like some of their other stuff, but damn with teeth is still good. lots of dif pace and style mixed up in the album and i think it works well. highlights are probs "only", "all the love in the world", and their single "the hand that feeds", altho i bet other songs will grow on me in time just like with everything else trent reznor produces.

other than that, ive been listening to At The Gates who are pretty good, heavier than my usual tastes, but worth checking out

[The Heretic Azazel]

With Teeth is pretty good, it took a few spins for me to realize.

Also At The Gates kicks ass.. but my favorite metal band is probably Hypocrisy.

Peter Tagtgren is my LORD AND SAVIOR.

[PSJ]

I should come out and recommend some stuff. First i will say that Finntroll and Exhumed isn't really study music in my opinion and not instrumental either, both got singers and harsh ones at that.

Gamma ray, German power metal with Kai Hansen(past helloween member) as frontman. the albums Powerplant, which got a killer ending song, Armageddon. And Somewhere out in space which got one of the best songs ever in my opinion as opener, Beyond the Black Hole.

And i would like to second that Elvenking kicks ass. Great music, try out their album Heatenreel.

Judas Priest is a must if you haven't already tried them out. Painkiller got some really good songs. and Screaming for Vengeance is good to a little softer tho.

[Sensei Jon]

Falkenbach or Vintersorg could work for studying. A few of there songs are really heavy and loud, but some are more instrumental.

One I am listening to currently and am absolutely hooked on at the moment is Rhapsody. Not really heavy, but not soft either.

[Terracosmo]

I'm listening to a lot of glammish hard rock / heavy metal now, lots of Möotley Crue & Guns N' Roses. Satisfies the girl-chasing part of me.
Perfect party music, as well.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Chris Poland's (Megadeth) album Return to Metalopolis is pretty good.

Maybe I'm thinking of a different band than Exhumed... but I know most Finntroll songs I've heard were instrumental.

The new Children of Bodom will be out soon too. Should kick ass.

[Uchiha Barles]

Originally posted by: KitKat
How is it that the hip hop thread has been on the front page for so long while this one has gotten lost? Time to bring it back. I need some music suggestions. Does anyone know any good metal bands that do primarily instrumental music? I like to put music on when I'm reading or studying, and sometimes I find lyrics too distracting. All I have at the moment that fits this category is Apocalyptica, and I'm starting to get tired of them. I need some more variety. Ideas?


Nice with the bumping of this thread i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif For study music, I usually have on a mixture of trance and tori amos, but if that's too gay for you, try out the liquid tension experiment. Its an instrumental band which is a side project of a couple of dream theater members. So, think dream theater without the singing, and that's pretty much what you have.



I'm listening to a lot of glammish hard rock / heavy metal now, lots of Möotley Crue & Guns N' Roses. Satisfies the girl-chasing part of me.

Yes! GNR definately hits the spot everytime you're in the mood for that type of music. They're just so raw.

[Kezren]

Bands I listen to.

NightWish. Lacuna Coil,Children of Bodom,Atreyu,Cradle of Filth,Sepultura,Linkin Park ( >.> yea I listen to em, what of it.),Tool,Sublime,System of A Down,Kidney Theives,Muse,Papa Roach,Queens of the Stoneage,Shadows Fall.Stabbing Westward,Korn,Evannescence (sp?),Godsmack,Mindless Self Indulgence

[Terracosmo]

That's like 70% mallcore, but yeah, there's some good things there too I guess. Personally I can't stand LP, Korn, Godsmack and it's ilk though.
You're off to a good future with the likes of Bodom, Nightwish & Lacuna Coil though. Perhaps you'd be interested in trying Norther & Kalmah next, both in the vein of Bodom.

@Barles: You bet. Can't go wrong with Paradise City.
@Azazel: Yep, unfortunately there're a few months left. But I am having high hopes for it, 2005 is shaping up to be the best metal year in a long time!

[Kezren]

hmm. Norther & Kalmah? ill have to look in to em. any other good suggestions? Im always open to new bands.

[Terracosmo]

Well there are many bands that I can suggest. As a substitute for the extremely overrated Cradle of Filth I'd recommend first and foremost Anorexia Nervosa (might be -too- extreme though) and otherwise Dimmu Borgir which is also quite an overrated band but nontheless quite good. If you like Norther & Kalmah, then move on to Eternal Tears of Sorrow (very similar to Kalmah). In the Nightwish/Coil vein there are also many bands, perhaps After Forever will be your cup of tea.

Bear in mind though that many of these bands need time to sink your teeth into, the thing about mallcore is that it's very easy to get into (which is why those bands have followers even amongst those who do not necessarily like "heavy" music) so, well, only try the bands out if you want to see what metal really is about. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Kezren]

I have one song from Dimmu Borgir. Burn In Hell I beleive is the name. And I know what you mean it took me a bit to really start to like Bodom and Filth.

[Terracosmo]

Good Dimmu songs to start with: Mourning Palace, Kings of the Carnival Creation ... and just about everything else from the albums Enthrone Darkness Triumphant & Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia.

Filth is becoming quite commercial as well. I don't really know why though, I don't think they are -that- easy to listen to, yet fucking 14-year olds with their 50 Cent shirts have started to like them. It's strange. I guess it's because of Dani (who is a short fucking moron, by the way)

[PSJ]

Burn in hell is a Twisted Sister cover which brings me right into the TS album that cover is on "Stay hungry" great mindless 80's metal. All of you have probably heard I wanna rock and We're not gonna take it but i decided to mention them anyway, 2 of the songs on "Stay hungry"

[The Heretic Azazel]

I didn't know anyone was extreme as me enough to listen to Anorexia Nervosa, heh.. if you like it, you should try Anaal Nakhrath.

Kezren you should definitely check out some Opeth.

[Terracosmo]

Anorexia Nervosa is one of my favorite bands, I don't like pure extreme black/death metal, but the symphonic influences of that band is just lovable and makes it stand on top many.

Opeth is a good band, albeit pretty hard to get into. Though that varies as well, some seem to find them very listenable. I guess it's a matter of preference.

@PSJ: Yep, Burn in Hell is a TS cover (which I actually forgot in the midst of my reply to Kezren). Good observation!

[PSJ]

Another TS recommendation. The ablum Love Is For Suckers got some awesome tunes, check it out if you like 80's metal. The same goes for Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood, awesome album with alot of hot tracks, works great in summertime.

What the hell are you waiting for? Go and get them now!!

[TwisT]

I just started too listen to "Inkubus Sukkubus" after hearing there song "Vampyre Erotica" on Gotham radio.. And i thought it was really good.. i ended up downloading 8 albums with them.. I had never hear of them before so it was a happy supprise.. So if you havn't heard them, give them a chance and say what you think about it..

[PSJ]

What kind of music is it?

[The Heretic Azazel]

You guys should all check out one of my favorite bands, the Babylon Whores. They're goth metal with lyrics about the occult and mythology, and basically they're like no other band. they're a really cool underrated band from Finland. But they might be hard to find. If I'm allowed, maybe I can upload a couple songs and post them here.

[r3n]

you'd probably be better off just giving a link to people who PMed you with a request for any of their songs.

no point attracting unneeded attention for copyright infringment

[KitKat]

Thanks to everyone for the recommendations. I'm going to check out a bunch of those bands this weekend and I'll let you know which ones I like best.

Azazel, you could always share songs over IRC: #gotwoot at irc.gotwoot.net
There are quite a few of us that hang out there on a regular basis.

[PSJ]

Kitkat if you still are in need for some light music try out Rhapsody - Dawn of victory and Symphony of enchanted lands. Soft light power metal with alot of symphonic elements.

[Terracosmo]

Wow, this topic is actually popular again, now all we need is for my sworn metal brother PossiblE to return...

[Kezren]

Gotta thank the people that suggested Anorexia Nervosa, Dimmu Borgir, and Opeth. good stuff.

and to Terra, couldnt find Norther & Kalmah nor Eternal Tears of Sorrow. still searchin for After Forever.

[Sensei Jon]

Kalmah is another good one.

And PSJ, those are the two CD's I am currently hooked on. Can't stop listening to them.

[PSJ]

Nice, it's definitly good stuff. Emerald Sword is in my opinion the best Rhapsody track.

[Terracosmo]

Yeah what PSJ said is the standard religion about that band. Those are the best two discs, and Emerald Sword is with no doubt in mind their best song. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Sensei Jon]

Just went and listened to that one, since I don't remember track names, just numbers. Yes, AWESOME song.

Another band that has me hooked at the moment is Windir. http://www.windir.no/ If you want to check them out.

[Terracosmo]

Windir is pretty good, very harsh and dark music.. with a very special atmosphere.

[masamuneehs]

Dudes... metal really isn't all that great... I mean there are maybe a dozen decent tracks out of a dozen or so albums from various artists but nobody really rocks the house anymore. I don't consider Linkin Park to be metal, and Metallica hasn't done much for me with their more recent music.... Bands like Staind and Biskit just stick way too close to the same formula and I often struggle to tell their songs apart from one another.

Give me classic rock any day. Back when bands where bold enough to break the mold and not give a shit about what people said. Zepp, Jimi, Floyd, Doors >> all.

[Terracosmo]

Originally posted by: masamuneehs
Dudes... metal really isn't all that great...

Says the all-knowing metal pro who doubtlessly knows about all bands, all metal styles, everything about the music and so on and so forth. Only by being a master such as masamuneehs can you fully realize that metal in fact isn't very great. Thank you.



I mean there are maybe a dozen decent tracks out of a dozen or so albums from various artists but nobody really rocks the house anymore.

This only gets better. Can it be that he is about to namedrop a few sucky mainstream bands such as Linkin Park & Metallica?



I don't consider Linkin Park to be metal, and Metallica hasn't done much for me with their more recent music....

Well what do you know! How in the name of the seven hells did I figure that out?
Also, nobody considers Linkin Park to be metal.



Bands like Staind and Biskit just stick way too close to the same formula and I often struggle to tell their songs apart from one another.

OH, THE GRAND EXAMPLES!
Well, maybe if Staind and Biskit actually were METAL... they'd belong in your sentiment?



Give me classic rock any day. Back when bands where bold enough to break the mold and not give a shit about what people said. Zepp, Jimi, Floyd, Doors >> all.

Jesus fucking christ. You barge in here and tell us that metal sucks by giving us names of some of the most mallcore & publically known bands ever to have existed and then round it off by giving us some suggestions on melorock.

You, dear sir, don't know SHIT about what metal is and are about a 1000 times to early to tell us what is good and not. Now stick to your radio and your old rock recordings, and learn what the fuck you are talking about before you attempt to stir up unnecessary troubles again.

[PSJ]

After that post it is clearly that you have never tried any significant metal. To name Linkin Park, Bizkit and Staind as your examples show how little you know.

And saying that back when those guys played they didn't give a shit about what people think and played what they wanted. Guess what, metal bands do the same, real ones anyway. Maybe you should test some real metal the suggestions in here are good enough for you to try.

Anorexia Nervosa, Gamma Ray, Ensiferum, Elvenking, Iron Maiden. All diffrent flavours of great metal i suggest you try some out before you speak. If you still don't enjoy metal i can't help you. If that's the case your musical taste is obviously broken so keep the negative talk about metal out of here, this thread is for us who appreitiate the genre.

With that said i'll let you people have taste of some old hard rock the predecesors of metal if you will and they do indeed wipe the floor with all those bands listed by masamuneehs.

Deep Purple. Try out Machine head, great album. Highway Star and Smoke on the Water are the most memorable tracks on this album and Smoke on the Water got one of if not the most famous Riff ever.

EDIT: Terra was quicker, masamuneehs you do right in reading both and take notes to.

[Terracosmo]

It saddened me to read masemune's post also because it proves that some people believe that the "fuck that, I'll do what I want to do" attitude is gone.

The only difference is that nowadays you need to turn off your TV & your radio set and actually GET INTO the music to find what it's about.
20 years ago, hardrock & the early heavy metal was much more commercial than it is today... people could hear bands like Sabbath & Zeppelin everywere. Metal isn't everyday music anymore. To "cover that up" people believe that the heirs of oldschool metal is mallcore and nu metal. That is just -wrong- on soooo many levels.

God, I could go on and on about this til I turn wrinkly and die. But it just ain't worth it.

People suck.

[PSJ]

Indeed. Thing were better back then.

I mean when you see a photo of Slipknot, which are supposed to be cool and evil and oh so extreme infront of a Virgin records tent in yellow and pink you just lose faith(Yes i have seen this, i would find the picture for you but i don't know where to look. I'll try anyway).

And what is even more sad is that appearently they are the new face of "metal" together with bands like Korn and System of a Down. Heck give me back the 80's Glam metal scene i would easily dress Glam if it made those money hungry morons of Slipknot and the alike dissappear.

[Terracosmo]

Hehe yeah.

Good thing though, glam rock/metal is actually coming back more or less, what's with Motley's reunion and several new bands.
In fact experts are predicting that in a few years the glam scene might become "in" again. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[masamuneehs]

Well I will just take this opportunity to thank PSJ for actually handling my inept and clueless post with some tact and actually taking the time to suggest a few metal bands that he likes.

Terra, you are still one of the best I've seen at ripping into people... but you're still at a loss when it comes to employing your critical analysis skills for helping others.

Was I just trolling for flames, was I trying to be the "all knowing music genius", or was I just trying to shake things up by waving a red flag in a pit of bulls?

[Terracosmo]

I fail to see the logic in giving advice to someone who has already condemned metal as bad.
You expressed no wish to learn anything about metal, your post purely stated that metal isn't good.
That, my friend, is in no way deserving of my advice. Why give advice to a wall?
Also, if your intention was something other than flaming, you did extremely poorly.

The funniest thing about your most recent post is that you make it sound like you're the victim when it was you who just talked out of your ass for no apparent reason. I mean, what kind of moron says that an entire genre of music sucks and then states 4 bands out of which only one is actually metal? It's so obvious that you don't even know what you're talking about.

[ChibiYali]

Right.. here we go... metal and associated noise i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

Ambeon
Blind Guardian
Cradle Of Filth
Demons and Wizards (which is a mixture between blind guardian and iced earth i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif LITERALLY)
Dreadlock Pussy
Dream Theater
Evanescence (not fully metal either, in my opinion, but they're cool i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif )
ICED EARTH
IRON MAIDEN
Kittie
Metallica
NIGHTWISH
Finntroll
Guano Apes (don't think if they're officially considered to be metal.. but I think they fit in here i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif)
Kamelot
Nemesea
SEETHER (don't know if they fit in here, but they are SO awesome)
Sonata Arctica
SYMPHONY X
Tool
Warlock
WITHIN TEMPTATION
Yngwie Malmsteen


RIGHT...
list of many things i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif the ones in caps are like... my uber ones i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Terracosmo]

Blind Guardian is good and so is Demons and Wizards (heard their new album?).
Dream Theater is so-so, too much flashy instrumental for me. Iced Earth is okay, Iron Maiden is a given.
Metallica used to be good. Nightwish is one of my favorite bands. Finntroll rules!
Kamelot! The first metal band I bought an album of. Ownage.
Nemesea! Cool! I thought I was the only one who had heard this new band. I downloaded their album because "Mana" is a great title i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
Sonata is a great band, Symphony X, Within Temptation & Yngwie have their bits and pieces of good stuff.

Can't say anything else about the rest of the bands, some bands in particular make me cringe... such as Kittie & Dreadlock Pussy (what kind of a fucking name is that? lol)

[ChibiYali]

well, I was buying the silent force, which is WT's latest album... and the guy in the record store went like: hey, if you are into that kind of music, listen to this...

so.. he shoved the nemesea cd in my hands, said they were new... and i listened... and I thought they sounded pretty good i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif So... I got educated because of my record store i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif so it's NOT downloaded! *gasps*

I've actually met Dreadlock Pussy in person i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif. Me and a friend were just trying to go backstage, so we walked and wanted to see where the fences would be.... Thing was... there were no fences i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif. So before we knew it, we stood right in front of those guys... With random people on the other side of fences (there WERE fences after all, silly us for not seeing them! i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif). We asked the guys "why are they behind the fences and not here, seeing as there's no obstruction to get here?" and they replied that we were probably smarter i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

Anyway, one thing about sonata arctica... they are cool.. but they have SO many lingual errors, it's hilarious... same as nightwish i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif.. But it's all in good fun and even though their wording/pronounciation is off sometimes, it's still very good music *nods*

On Iced Earth, they are definately one of my favourites, but only with Barlow as the vocalist... Not too big a fan of owens and the guy they had in the beginning... Barlow rules... seriously... too bad he wanted to go and do something else...

WT is DEFINATELY improving lately... I knew their music for a bit when they first came out, but sometimes I've found flaws in her vocals. They are noticably improving, and the music and the atmosphere on the last album are awesome i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

Ambeon is one of Ayreon's projects. The singer has a beautiful voice.
Warlock is one of my latest discoveries. They are german, and they have a female lead singer who sings "normally" so no grunts or soprano voices... just normal singing i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif So that's very very cool...

Sheesh! long post! i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Terracosmo]

I didn't know about Ambeon actually! Then again I was never a big fan of Ayreon either.

I agree with you about Sonata's lingual errors, they really are hilarious, especially in the ballads... they are supposed to be emotional, yet sometimes you actually laugh. Kinda sad i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif Hehe.
However I don't agree about WT. I feel that The Silent Force was a big step down, before they felt more unique and did more beautiful and atmospheric music... they took a step towards Evanescence this time around. Some people, mainstream-lovers in particular it seems, liked that. I didn't. Ah well.

Nemesea fills their void pretty nicely for me though. I expect much of these guys in the future. i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

And about Iced Earth I agree as well. I don't dislike Owens at all, but Barlow really -was- Iced Earth, his voice separated that band from many others.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Agreed on the Iced Earth thing with Barlow as the vocalist, but The Glorious Burden still kicked ass.

I wonder if these guys actually still use English professors to help write lyrics.

By the way, has anyone here gotten into Biomechanical yet? They are like Pantera with a power metal edge. I strongly suggest getting the songs Relinquished Destiny and Long Time Dead.

They are only two years old and people think they could make the metal world that much more interesting.

[Terracosmo]

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll add it to my evergrowing list of bands I need to get into.

Right now I'm listening to Anathema. They used to be doom/death metal but today they play atmospheric hardrock or something to that effect.
Their latest album, A Natural Disaster, is quite good. Pick it up if you want some beautiful and at the same time gloomy music.

[ChibiYali]

nothing against the ripper either, but yeah.. he's just not barlow i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
and yeah... barlow is uber i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

glorious burden was a good album on itself, musicwise... I'm just not too big of a fan of the entire US theme... but that's just me i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

on a side note... evanescence didn't have a russian choir, or a bigass orchestra i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
though you'll have to agree with me on sharon's vocals improving dramatically... less squeaking and all that...

sonata arctica... *giggles*



sometimes I'm wondering why you look me and you blink your eye

*looks confused*
and it's a VERY sensitive ballad i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
then, the next song:


I cannot understand you, to me you live in a world of chaos
is that about their lyrics? i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

anyway, still like them a lot i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

also, nightwish's "billiges" in walking in the air are absolutely wonderful i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif

[Terracosmo]

Tarja's talking during the concerts is hilarious too, her spoken english is so damn broken it ain't funny.

And of course WT aren't -exactly- like Evanescence, they are vastly superior to that band, but the last effort felt like it was heading in that direction... if you know what I mean.
I don't think she's less squeaky, to me she sounds as overdramatic as she always does i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Terracosmo]

Bump! Talk, fuckers!

Right now listening to Luca Turilli, I've given his solo project another chance and it's better than I thought especially the second (and newest album): Prophet of the Last Eclipse.

If you like Rhapsody you'll love this.

[The Heretic Azazel]

I've been listening to quite a bit of Symphony X and GWAR lately.

[Terracosmo]

How is GWAR? I never tried them but they look pretty funny and are like universally hated by many metalians i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[The Heretic Azazel]

Are you kidding, GWAR is great metal. You just can't take the shit seriously. In that respect they're kinda like the Darkness, only with musical talent.

[Terracosmo]

I see, well I'll have to put them on my list then... ah, that list is truly growing out of proportions.

[Madell]

Sturday i went to something like a rock concert becauase my friends went nd a lot of people of my age becuasae it was free and not for the music i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif but i like some rock songs so i thaught it was going to be cool i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif but it wasn't because it started raining within 10 min. :S So we went home i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[The Heretic Azazel]

That's fascinating... I'm listening to Dying Fetus, whoo!

Nothing like uplifting music.

[Terracosmo]

Warmen, the solo effort of Children of Bodom's keyboardist, is coming out with a new album (their third).
Right now I'm listening to the new single from that album, Somebody's Watching Me (cover of some 80's song).
It's pretty bad actually. But it's still funny because the guest vocalist is none other than Alexi Laiho (yeah, Bodom's vocalist) and he uses a clean voice half of the time. It's not the first time he does that, but it's equally weird every time and this time it's even... ehh... worse. Or something. Also, it's funny that he tosses in random cursing in the song. For example:

Chorus goes like this:

"I always feel like somebody's watching me
(Alexi input: HEY WHO IS THE MOTHERFUCKER WATCHING ME?)
I don't feel safe anymore
(Alexi input: NOT SAFE DAMNIT)"

Etc.

Well, hope the album is better.

[The Heretic Azazel]

If I'm not mistaken that was done by Maxwell in the 80's, and Michael Jackson actually sung the chorus.

I bet it was funny,. Alexi laying on the thick Swedish accent and all.

[Terracosmo]

Yeah it was hilarious, but hey, he's finnish! I'm the swede. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

Right now I'm listening to Running Wild, I'd call it heavy metal with a power metal edge. It's an old german band, has been around since the 80's, and their image is "piracy". I.e they dress themselves as pirates and their songs are about pirates and gold and treasure maps and etc. But damn, it's a really good band. My favorite albums:

Under Jolly Roger (1987, this was the album that established their pirate image)
Blazon Stone (1991, their most popular album)
Black Hand Inn (1994, my favorite album, perhaps their best)
Rogues en Vogue (2005, just because it shows that the old men still got it)

Also, the vocalist is called Rock n' Rolf. COOLEST NAME EVAR!

[Kezren]

Listening to some Atreyu. definetly a nice band. However my new favorite is Opeth, especially The Drapery Falls.

[Terracosmo]

Atreyu, isn't that mallcore? Haven't heard them...

[Nai]

Blah, can't believe I didn't see this thread sooner!

Sonata Arctica - My favorite metal band. Their lyrics are frickin' ingenious, especially Don't say a Word.

Nightwish - Absolutely hate their newer songs, but I adore the older ones like Everdream and Dead Boy's Poem.

Within Temptation - Latest album was a bit too mainstreamed for my tastes. But I still did enjoy Angels and Jillian.

Dark Moor - Good Italian band with really unique vocals. Well, at least they used to be until the singer was replaced with some useless dumbfuck. I recommend A Truth Of Me, Dies Irae ( Amadeus ) and Wood Song.

Kamelot - Completely awesome band. Very nice themes.

Rhapsody - Whenever you want metal with lyrics composed by a man looking for the most epic words he can find in a dictionary. The standard Rhapsody song will go somewhat like this; "TEAAAAAARS OF BLOOOOOOOOOOD RAAAAGING IN THE ETERNAAAAAL STORM OF DRAGON POWER!" You probably get the point. The sad part is that it fuckin' rocks. Yes, I do love my Rhapsody.

[Kezren]

I really dont think Atreyu is mallcore. least they dont sound like it.

[Terracosmo]

@Nai: Good choices and as usual your tastes are similar to mine (this is really getting quite scary). You should Try Luca Turilli if you like Rhapsody (solo effort of the Rhapsody guitarist, very similar.

Kamelot was the first metal band I bought an album by. I love them to death.

[Nai]

Can't believe I forgot to mention Luca. My favorites would be Princess Aurora and King of the Nordic Twilight. They are indeed extremely similiar, altho I don't find Luca quite as brutal as Rhapsody. His songs tends to be a bit softer.

[PSJ]

Rhapsody and brutal shouldn't be in the same sentence i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif.

Since Iron Maiden are playing in Sweden tonight i thought i would recommend some maiden, hell download their entire discography. If you by any chance haven't heard Maiden start with the album "The number of the beast" really captures what Maiden is about, a great introduction album. I really doubt anyone haven't heard them tho. 2 of their most famous songs are on that album "666 the number of the beast" and "Run to the hills".

I would have gone to the gig tonight but i'm stuck here being sick and all so i can't go i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif Anyone going to see Maiden this year or already have?

[Terracosmo]

The hilarious part of tonight's Maiden gig is the following:

PSJ above wants to go, but can't.
Myself, I have a Maiden ticket but I'm not going. Why? Well... long story.
Basically I've spent 40 bucks on a ticket I ain't gonna use, while somewhere in our country there are people who could kill for a ticket.

Life is unfair!

[PSJ]

To fucking unfair. At least i managed to sell my ticket. But i have pretty much accepted my situation right now, gonna see the gig on TV instead. I'm still trying to figure out why i got struck with sudden dicease right now as it fucked up my work, a holiday and the Maiden gig.

Got a call from a friend who are gonna see the gig today, he stands in line right now and said to me over the phone "I'll call when they play Fear of the dark or Wickerman", both songs they won't play. I'm not fucking gonna take any calls while im watching the gig on TV.

Saw a documentary yesterday about Maiden and guess what it made me even more interested in the gig. But what the fuck the guys are still young, around 45 or so and they like the swedish fans so they'll be here again in a couple of years, im fucking gonna buy every ticket next time and have them all to myself.

UP THE IRONS!

[KitKat]

PSJ, you must be on the brink of death to give up your Maiden tickets. It's equally crappy that neither you nor Terra is going. Hope you get better soon, man.

Anyways, I saw Iron Maiden a couple years ago. It was pretty random actually, I was just walking down the street and a friend who I hadn't seen in forever pulls up beside me in his car and says, "We're going to see Iron Maiden. Want to come? Hop in!" I
It was a pretty awesome concert. Those guys sure know how to put on a show. They're old dudes now, but they have so much experience with playing concerts and it shows. They know exactly how to make the crowd happy, and they're just really comfortable on stage, always thinking up crazy antics that will amuse their fans.

[PSJ]

Yea i'm feeling pretty crappy right now. Been sick for 2 weeks now going for my third. I don't know what the dicease is called in english but i think i heard somewhere that it's called kissing dicease, you get it through saliva and other body fluids.

They're not that old. Dio is still rocking and he is at least 15 years older than Maiden, Black Sabbath recently reunited and they're like 55 years old so the Maiden boys got a couple of years left.

Did you go to the Brave New World gig? That was like 2000. If i could i would go back in time and see the Brave new world gig at rock in rio, said to be the best Maiden gig ever. Haven't gotten around to get the dvd of that gig tho which is a shame.

[Terracosmo]

I got my ticket sold 1 hour before the gig started! lol i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif
I even earned a few bucks on it. Woo.

I saw bits of it on TV, it was decent, but halfway through I felt like drumming myself (I'm a drummer) so I turned it off and went away to play some of my own instead.

I'm not really a fan of Maiden's old stuff. I only dig "the classics".

[The Heretic Azazel]

If I can get a ride to St. Louis I'll be seeing Nine Inch Nails in October, whoooo.

What have the highlights of some of your concerts been? Let's get a discussion rolling.

[Terracosmo]

I've seen quite a number of bands, and it's really hard to name a favorite.
I think a future favorite gig is coming up: Sentenced, 30th of July.
There's this festival in Sweden (which Rammstein is headlining!), and just recently I found out that Sentenced is gonna do their final Sweden gig there. Sentenced is one of my favorite bands, and their lyrics have meant so infinitely much for me. It has been a long-time dream to see them before they split up (which they are going to do within the next few months) and seeing it come true is really indescribable for me.

Anyway, out of the concerts I've seen so far my favorite would either be the first time I saw Nightwish; about a year ago. There was something special about that concert, and I had gotten my Once signed just before the gig (I lined up in 3 hours i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif). Great stuff. Also, the first time I saw Edguy... it was at a REALLY hot place, and everybody were leaning on each other. You really got the sense of "the metal family" when that happened. We were together in the heat, united to bang our heads with Tobias Sammet. There is nothing I hate more than a bad audience. When I saw Metallica, there was this ugly son of a bitch (I swear I'm going to hunt him down one day and slit his throat) who nicked my great right in front of the stage position. Now you might think "shit happens, it was a concert" but this fucker did it while I was helping a bloody uncouncious girl to escape from the damn sea of headbangers! I single-handedly lifted the girl over the fence (she had a very tight body by the way) and helped her to the guards. I WAS A DAMN HERO! And how does the world repay me? By granting that retard my place just when Master of Puppets started.

ASSHOLE!

[The Heretic Azazel]

I would love to see Edguy, they're a great band, and I did check out Metallica at Summer Sanitarium in 97 with Korn, Kid Rock, System of a Down and Powerman 5000.

Besides that my other two greatest concerts were Superjoint Ritual and Six Feet Under. Both were opened by a GREAT hardcore band from New York called Full Blown CHaos, and they're hitting it pretty big right now. Man and I almost met Phil Anselmo... fucker. That would have been the highlight of my life.

[Terracosmo]

I've seen Edguy twice. They are awesome live, Sammet is a real entertainer. I love that, I hate bands with stiff members who just do their songs and then leave.

[PSJ]

I haven't actually been to a single metal show yet in my life.... I was supposed to see Maiden but heck that fucked up(read above posts where i whine).

I'll comment on the show anyway as it was broadcasted on TV which i of course saw.

Great fucking show and the fans just made it better. No band got sing-a-longs like Maiden. You should have heard Running Free, the sing-a-long on that song was insane i almost started crying because i wasn't there but at the same time smiled just cause i had the fortune to see this.

Phantom of the Opera followed by Hallowed be thy Name was fucking knockout, 2 epic tracks in a row fuck that was awesome. Remember Tomorrow was also an amazing song Bruce never have done live before this tour as far as i know and it was fantastic.

The heavy three, Number of the Beast, Run to the Hills, The Trooper were amazing as they should be, great sing-a-long on Beast and Hills.

Bruce handled all the old Di'Anno songs better than DI'Anno did. Bruce is fucking amazing, they should re-record the 2 first albums with Bruce.

Dave, Adrian and Janick had a hell of alot of wicked solos through out the show, These three and Bruce is the core of Maiden music, The fury of three guitars playing together with Bruce's screaming and what not is World class.

Steve and Nicko are of course also amazing, But these two are a bit more laidback on stage, Nicko for a reason he is up there with the drums and he seems to know his shit. Steve joins in with the guitarists now and then which is cool to have all four of them playing side by side.

The energy Janick and Bruce shows on stage is hard to beat tho, they are fucking everywhere, Burce running around like a mad dog or something and Janick throwing his guitar in the air every other second it's amazing to see 45 year olds with such energy.

New studio album will be released next winter fuck i can hardly wait.

[Rek]

just because a car has 2 pedals, does not mean it has a built in double bass drum....


first accident ever, I love speed metal <3

[American Hero]

I am by no means a metal head, but System of a Down is my all-time favorite band.

I've got floor tickets to their concert on September 19th, in Calgary, AB. (Yes, I'm Canadian.)

I'm going to lose my mind at that concert.

[PSJ]

You should read some pages in here and try out some music. While SOAD is not bad there is much. much better music in my opinion.

[Terracosmo]

I'll have to agree on that, SOAD is excellent party music, but I have a hard time actually sitting down and dig it.
It's usually like that with commercial bands > very easy to listen to, but not appealing in the long run for most metalheads.

Then again, American Hero isn't a metalhead so it's understandable. Hehe.

[PSJ]

Yea i think he would enjoy Thrash tho. I know people enjoying SOAD and thrash, seems like thrash is closer to SOAD then Heavy and Power for example.

[American Hero]

It's not just their music I love. I love the band; each member, their little quirks and antics, and what they stand for.

[PSJ]

Hehe okey, anyway try out some Metallica(terribly overrated but a good place to start) and download Megadeth - Rust in peace. I think that will be to your liking

[Terracosmo]

Originally posted by: American Hero
It's not just their music I love. I love the band; each member, their little quirks and antics, and what they stand for.

Yeah I read an interview with them recently, they do seem like a funny bunch.
Also, their interest within politics is much more genuine than most bands who attempt to write lyrics about that subject.

[Raven]

I just got Static-X's new album - Start a War. Bloody fantastic so far, anyone else heard it? Or am I alone in my admiration?

[PSJ]

I'm not to familiar with that band, what kind of metal do they play?

[Terracosmo]

Static-X plays pretty straight forward metal in the same industrial vein as Ministry (which also happens to be their favorite band).
However, Static-X is a lot more commercial than Ministry is. It's another one of those bands which I find easy to listen to, but hard to really love.

Think of it as generic hardrock with techno elements, I suppose.

[American Hero]

Originally posted by: PSJ
Hehe okey, anyway try out some Metallica(terribly overrated but a good place to start) and download Megadeth - Rust in peace. I think that will be to your liking

Haha, I know all about Metallica. Who doesn't? I like most of their music but it just doesn't really get to me. I'll be sure to check out Megadeth though.

Has anyone ever heard of The Mars Volta? They're touring with SOAD so I checked them out last night. Their stuff's pretty good.

[Raven]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
Static-X plays pretty straight forward metal in the same industrial vein as Ministry (which also happens to be their favorite band).
However, Static-X is a lot more commercial than Ministry is. It's another one of those bands which I find easy to listen to, but hard to really love.

Think of it as generic hardrock with techno elements, I suppose.
True, they are fairly commercial. I still love 'em though, because a lot of their songs hold history for me, if that makes any sense.

[American Hero]

Why do you guys hold non-commercial bands higher than commercial bands?

It's all music as far as I'm concerned.

[Terracosmo]

Ah, the eternal question.

Well, the sound is different really - between commercial & non-commercial hardrock/metal. Which is why some music ends up being available to the larger masses, it's appeal is easier to confront but it isn't necessarily the main cup of tea for "real" metalheads (with "real" I mean metalheads who have been around for a long time). I'm not trying to say that commercial music is worse just because it is commercial, the sound is just different. I generally prefer bands which aren't as easily approached, so to speak. It's quite hard to explain. But of course, if I ever come across a commercial band which I find great - I don't mind if it is commercial. Only posers & younger wannabe metalheads do that. As you say, music is always music. Also, one of my favorite bands is Nightwish - which today is rendered a commercial band (though it wasn't when I started listening to them). They are still very good however.

[PSJ]

Commercial bands seem so shallow, i have never truely appreciated a band that is known to be commercial. They tend to make their sound easy to listen to but many times lacking depth. I can't enjoy it for a longer period of time.

That's my opinion on it. I don't know about the rest.

EDIT: Terra said it so much better. What a suprise eh? Maybe i should add that i wouldn't discard a band that i liked just because they are commercial.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Originally posted by: American Hero
Why do you guys hold non-commercial bands higher than commercial bands?

It's all music as far as I'm concerned.


Because big shot record companies are brainwashing the masses through the radio stations and the stations are making a lot of money off this bullshit. It's not just all music, the people making the most money are pushing their no talent rap bullshit and fucking lip synching pop music. A real music fan would know how good their music makes them feel, they can appreciate talent, and the finest gems in the whole industry are bands that most people don't even know about, and that obscurity is appreciated because those bands aren't changing their style and playing and writing according to what will get them on MTV.

It's not to say plenty of commercial bands aren't good, but what you hear is typically the music the corporate moguls want you to hear. Enlighten yourself, listen to things from artists who don't make a lot of money because it's pretty obvious money isn't the driving factor for what they do.

[Rek]

holy shit. I think this bastard is goin to start a revolution.

btw, he's right, and he expressed exactly what I've been trying to convey for a few years. Cheers Azazel. You should try to find AgnostiA, you'd like them

[KitKat]

Alright people, who's going to see this?

http://www.gigantour.com/flash.html

I think I'm going to try to snag tickets for the Toronto show. I absolutely adore Dream Theater, and I would love to see them in concert. Come to think of it, I haven't seen any of these bands in concert before. I think it will be a good time.

[PSJ]

Listening to solos more than actual songs doesn't appeal very much to me. Somebody should limit how much solos DT can play in one show. From what i have heard they play to damn much of it.

The other bands i don't know exept Megadeth and Anthrax. I'm really not a big fan of thrash. What does the other bands play?

[Terracosmo]

Fear Factory: Don't recall
Dillinger Escape Plan: Progressive (I think, I might have confused them with some other band... there are so many up and coming american bands now)
Nevermore: Progressive
Life of Agony: No idea
Symphony X: Power/Prog (great band)
Dry Kill Logic & Bobaflex: Sounds like crap and probably is too.

As for me I was at the swedish Metaltown festival today and saw 5 bands - Tiamat, Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced, Apocalyptica and Rammstein.
Suffice to say, I had the time of my life.

[TwisT]

I like Dark Tranquillity and Rammstein.. Never listened to Apocalyptica, and never hear of the other two.. But they are probably good..

And that band "The 69 Eyes Devils" was really good.. thx for the recommending them..

EDIT: Terra come to IRC more i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[The Heretic Azazel]

Dark Tranquillity kicks so much ass.

[PSJ]

The 69 eyes kicks ass, Devils is the name of the latest album.

Sentenced are fucking kings. Their later works are better than their earlier in my opinion. They started out as a death metal band but changed their style to metal-ish depressive hardrock later on.

[TwisT]

hahaha i forgot the exact name, so i went and copied the dir name.. and since i thought it was the "Paris kills" album i just assumed that Devils was a part of the group name..

But then again.. "Assumption is the mother of all fuckups"..


And about Sentenced.. That sounds disturbing.. "metal-ish depressive hardrock".. Almost sounds like an disease.. metal-ish depressive hardrock syndrom i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif

well maybe i will download a newer album to find out just how that sounds like..

EDIT: ok we all know i don't have anything else to do anyways, so i got "Sentenced - The.Funeral.Album-Promo-2005-MiNT", "Sentenced-The_Cold_White_Light-Retail-2002-RDA" and "Sentenced-Crimson_(Digipack)-2000-SER"

[Terracosmo]

The three best albums!

The Cold White Light is my favorite. I've cried while listening to that several times. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
Be sure to read the lyrics.

[PSJ]

The Funeral Album is my favourite. It got a little more edge and isn't as atmospheric as The Cold White Light.

[Terracosmo]

So I listened to the new Static-X album, god did it blow. At one point I found them to be rather nice, but seriously, what the hell are they doing?
I found a great review which perfectly summed up my feelings about this release. Here. (http://www.metalstorm.ee/bands/review.php?id=4216&band_id=static-x)

[Sensei Jon]

Got a gift certificate from a friend for my birthday from CD Universe. Looking at Dark Tranquility, but the quality is so shitty on the website. Any reccomendations on some good CD's? Along the lines of Vintersorg, Falkenbach, Rhapsody, Abigor, Absurd, etc.

[PSJ]

As for Rhapsody try Luca Turilli's solo project. I haven't heard it myself but Terra says it's as good as Rhapsody if not better. Terra usually are right about those things. He haven't disappointed me yet when giving recommendations.

[The Heretic Azazel]

King Fear or Death of the West by Babylon Whores.

If you're lucky to find anything, this band RULES.

Also you can't go wrong with Tool, I've been getting back into them. Prison Sex is awesome.

[r3n]

i keep wanting to recommend bands and stuff but theyre not metal, theyre rock. so dont really belong here, but i dont want to start a rock thread cos itll just get bombed with people recommending shit stuff in the singles chart.

but anyways yeah, metal's still good i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[darkmetal505]

avenged sevenfold
atreyu
bleeding through
darkest hour
devil driver
mudvayne
killswitch engage
slipknot
element eighty
deftones
gwar
shadows fall
alexis on fire
fear before the march of flames

that kind of stuff

[Rek]

i like element eighty thrown in there.... makes me giggle. Nice list tho.

[Paithan]

Metal is the way to go! I myself listen alot to symphonic metal i.e Children of Bodom. Bands such Luca Turilli and Rhapsody are great too. I kinda like System of a Down too, they're kickass live =P

[The Heretic Azazel]

So I heard the new Children of Bodom album or B-side or something will feature a cover of Poison's "Talk Dirty to Me."

Alexi and company are nuts!

[Terracosmo]

@Paithan: "symphonic metal i.e Children of Bodom"

Since when is CoB symphonic?

@Azazel: Yeah their choices of covers are insane. I hope it'll be a good one, hell, it probably will. Might get to hear some more of Alexi's clean voice.

[KitKat]

Ok, KitKat once again needs some advice from the gotwoot metal gurus. I have a couple of songs on my playlist by a band called Masterplan. I'm not quite sure where I got these songs actually, but nonetheless they are there, and I enjoy both of them. Not like OMG I LOVE THIS SONG, but they're good tunes. So, for anyone who happens to be familiar with this band, is it worth my while to download a whole album? Do they have good variety in their range of styles? How would you evaluate them overall?

[PSJ]

I got one of their albums(don't know if they have made more not that into them). I'll give it a listen and then edit with a judgement.

EDIT: Okey they have made 2 albums their self titled debut and 2005 release Aeronautics, currently listening to Maserplan, what was the names of the songs you got?

[KitKat]

The two songs I have are 'Bleeding Eyes' and 'Enlighten Me'

[PSJ]

You should download the rest of the album. Both songs are on "masterplan", try that album and then proceed to their 2005 release. The album is very easy to listen to and got some nice tunes but i wouldn't say that it got a big variety of songs but as i said go get it.

[Terracosmo]

Masterplan is okay. It's pretty run of the mill power metal, but the voice of Jorn (great vocalist) lifts them higher.

I'm not that into them though, but that's how I'd evaluate them.

[PSJ]

I agree the vocalist really does much work. I like the drumming to but they lack a bit of variety in my opinion.

[The Heretic Azazel]

You guys should find some Carved in Stone, totally beautiful music and has this midieval feel that just makes you wanna grab a sword and shield and go save Zelda.

[Terracosmo]

I read up about the band (here, if anyone cares (http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=24666)) and it seems damn good. It's all made by a woman too. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif That's rather rare. I'll definitely check the album out. Too bad she's only released one.

[Sensei Jon]

Originally posted by: The Heretic Azazel
You guys should find some Carved in Stone, totally beautiful music and has this midieval feel that just makes you wanna grab a sword and shield and go save Zelda.

Actually I am listening to it right now, very good. Could you give me a link to where I could either buy or download her music?

[The Heretic Azazel]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
I read up about the band (here, if anyone cares (http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=24666)) and it seems damn good. It's all made by a woman too. That's rather rare. I'll definitely check the album out. Too bad she's only released one.


I think Carved in Stone have released at least 3 albums.

I'm getting some on soulseek but it might be a while Jon.. you could try that or I'll send it to you and Terra when I'm done downloading this.

I lost their main album for some reason, should definitely check out track 1 from that, Boten Asgards.

[Terracosmo]

Really? Cuz according to that site, which has always been correct for me at least, there's only one album out. Or yeah, a demo too.

http://carvedinstone.de/index.jpg

Lol, so cool.

[Sensei Jon]

From the site I saw, which is on my comp which I am not at right now, there was only two. I will post the link whenever I get back on that computer.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Anyway I got me some Carved in Stone so if you want it PM me or something and we can work thangz out.

[Zinobi]

As I Lay Dying, The 69 Eyes (if they qualify), HIM(if qualifies)

[Paulyboy]

Wow im starting to like CoB, and as I lay dying, also can you guys recommend me to bands just like as I lay dying and SOAD

Edit: Also so far, I think Kittie is the best girl band. She was kind alright till she cut her hair....

[Kezren]

Looking for some new bands, suggestions? anything along the Opeth,Lacuna coil,Nightwish strand or even the CoF,CoB, Atreyu,Archenemy,Annorexia Nervosa line works too.

[Terracosmo]

Children of Bodom has just released their new album "Are You Dead Yet?". GET IT, IT'S AWESOME!

Right now I'm listening to Novembre also, which is the first Doom metal band I've gotten into. Some say that they sound a bit like Opeth.

[PSJ]

Currently into Running wild, recommendations this far are Under Jolly Roger and Black Hand Inn, 2 awesome albums. It's heavy metal about pirates, could if be more awesome?

The 69 eyes and HIM are good. Listening alot to Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams by 69 Eyes and Love Metal by HIM. Those 2 albums + Under Jolly Roger are actually featured on my mp3 at the moment.

Great albums if you get the chance go get them.

[KitKat]

Metal about pirates?? I HAVE to download this!

[Terracosmo]

Yeah, Running Wild is a great band. Yarr!

[Cal_kashi]

Atreyu has a new album out I believe. Although I can't imagine it can possibly be as good as Suicide Notes And Butterfly Kisses My God that was Good. I remeber seeing Atreyu and God Forbid at Hunters pt in SF a few summers ago... it was unbeliavable.

[PSJ]

Atreyu? Is that even considered metal?

[maikes]

Im mostley in to Oi!/Punk right now but black/death metal me like i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

Burzum
Mayhem
Nargaroth
At the gates
Cannibal Corpse
Bathory

Thats some good shit i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[The Heretic Azazel]

I have listened to nothing but Bathory for like the last week

[maikes]

yeah bathory is really good

Quartson R.I.P

[Terracosmo]

*Quorthon

As of late I've been listening to...

- X-Japan (well, they ARE my favorite band - supreme metal! Also I just bought Jealousy, fucking expensive with the shipment and all)
- Reverend Bizarre (and I've come to the conclusion that doom metal isn't for me. I yawned when I heard this)
- Beseech (new album out, it's so-so)
- Naglfar (new album out, better than I thought)

Yeah

[The Heretic Azazel]

Beseech's female singer has a beautiful voice but the guy sounds blahhhh

[Terracosmo]

Indeed.

Okay I just tried Epica. Being a big fan of Nightwish, people have always recommended Epica to me because that band also plays symphonic power metal and has a female soprano. I tried The Phantom Agony (2003) first, and it was a good album. Good enough for me to try their newest release, Consign to Oblivion (2005). WHAT A FUCKING GOOD ALBUM! It's absolutely beautiful, the orchestra blends perfectly with the power metal, and goes directly to the heart. Also, in the song Trois Vierges, Simone (vocalist) does a duet with Roy Khan (from Kamelot). Roy is one of my favorite vocalists so that's totally awesome. I guess he is "repaying" the debt, since Simone sang on "Somewhere in time" (from Kamelot's newest album - The Black Halo). Or maybe she was the one who repaid a debt, because I'm not sure which of the albums that came first. ANYHOW! Check 'em out!

Also, if you are really into symphonic music (like I am) also try their release "The Score - An epic journey". It also came out this year, and it's actually the soundtrack to a new dutch movie called "Joyride". There are almost no vocals on it, and it's definitely not metal, but it's beautiful music. I really recommend that one. As far as I know, it's the first time a metal band does a soundtrack for a movie.

[PSJ]

AAAAH! This thread was on page 2 so lets bump it up to page 1 again.

Thinking of trying out this band, Epica sounds interesting. Roy Khan is the man so that duet song has to be good.

EDIT: What would a post in here be without an album recommendation?

Try out Crashdiet - Rest in Sleaze. It's Glam metal similar to Mötley Crüe awesome shit. I really hope they start a trend, they look badass to.

Just check this pic out:
http://www.crashdiet.org/tillfallig/CrashDietPress4.jpg

[Terracosmo]

Crashdiet is great.

HIM's new album is out. Entitled "Dark Light". Get it already!
As usual it's not really metal, but rather gothic rock with a metal edge. Regardless, it's awesome.

[Uchiha Barles]

Man, I need to stop not having internet. I disappeared for a long while again exactly because of that. Anyway, first order of business once I got back on was to get some new music. And I did. Leaves Eyes. I cannot believe the size of the smile on my face! These guys are so freaking awesome. I'd imagine Terra and PSJ have at least heard of them, but for anyone else who hasn't, give them a try. I also purchased the latest opeth album. I heard the described on by a dj on wsou as a band that never disappoints, so I tried it out. I'm not disappointed. In fact, I'm flawed, specially on ghost of perdition, the first song on the album. It's damn near flawless metal. Was also able try out nightwish and anorexia nervosa. It doesn't get much prettier than nightwish, but anorexia nervosa....can't quite form an opinion on that yet. They're so fucking loud I can't tell what's happening. But overall and by far I'm enjoying these hidden troves of metal. Soooo much...

[The Heretic Azazel]

Leaves' Eyes is a pretty band, definitely check out their new album Vinland Saga.

[Uchiha Barles]

Yeah, I have both their albums and a few tracks listed as non-album songs. I heard the first single off of the new album on the radio and it was really good. But I'm finding it hard to tear myself from the first album to even give the second one a shot, since I just got both of them. Between this and the other things I've mentioned, I have no idea what to listen to first at any given time. Haven't felt like this since 96. I miss it.

edit to below:
Sweet. Its hard for me to imagine you not liking it.

[Terracosmo]

Barles I'm glad to see you are discovering the metal gems that you have now come in contact with, and even happier to see that you are enjoying it. Carry on!

I like what little I heard of Leaves Eyes, but I never got into them seriously. Maybe I should. In fact I will first thing tomorrow.

[Terracosmo]

Excuse the bump but I have to voice my opinion on several bands, first being Leaves' Eyes. I finally tried them, I have both albums, but Vinland Saga is the only one I've heard so far. What can I say? If I was in a headbanging mode I wouldn't listen to this, but it's some damn beautiful and atmospheric music in which the instruments are excellently used to build up a very convincing landscape of ice and snow. And the concept album is about vikings! Well I don't really know how to add to that, other than it's beautiful music which occasionally makes me want to cry. It's just too bad that all the stupid people in society would say that they sound like Evanescence (just because they also have a female front figure, of course).

Other recommendations:

Led Zeppelin - Not metal, but 70s hard-rock. If there's anyone here who actually doesn't know who these guys are... well, what the fuck are you waiting for? Go get some pieces of history. Amazing drummer too.

Charon - This finnish goth metallic act recently released their new album Songs For Sinners. It's good.

...And Oceans - The ultimate bastard child between black & industrial metal. They sound a bit like Anorexia Nervosa except with more keyboards and techno elements. VERY recommended.

Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Not metal or hard rock actually but some of their songs are in the hard rock area (though normally punk rock). All of you should know these guys already (did 2nd opening for Naruto & 4th for Fullmetal Alchemist). Actually I only write them down here because I'm listening to them right now and I really like it.

I've also listened some more to Crashdiet. These young swedes are gonna hit it big eventually.

[Zinobi]

i just started listenin to Avenged Sevenfold and umm any reccomendations for good bands that arent that big (sellouts)

[PSJ]

If a band is good or not is not determined by how big it is.

Give some examples of bands you like and the recommendations will come pouring down like rain. In the meantime you should listen to some Iron Maiden the best metal act in the world.

Start out with "number of the beast" great album to get you hooked, then you can keep going with "piece of mind" "powerslave" "seventh son of a seventh son" if you still like all of it skip up to "brave new world" and "dance of death" when you have listened through all of this you can just get the remaining albums.

[Sensei Jon]

For metal Einherjer has me hooked now, just bought their newest album, Blot. Also bought Immortal, Enslaved, Stormlord. But the only non metal CD I bought, which is probably a first for me in the past 8 years, has me completely addicted. Nick Cave - Murder Ballads.

[Uchiha Barles]

Opeth, definately Opeth. These guys touch on an entire spectrum of metal. When they're brutal, there are few who tougher. When they're melodic, there a few that gentler. Death metal combined with symphonic influence and progressive metal, all with an atmospheric quality, all done with amazing skills. Listen to Opeth. Also, check out Leaves Eyes. There's a review of them on this page made by Terracosmo that'll tell you what they're about in a nutshell. I for one have listening to them damn near non-stop for the three days.

One of my favorite bands that's stood the test of time: Pantera. Yeah they're popular and well known and what not, but you know what, sometimes there's a valid reason for that. This is one of those times. They're skillful, brutal, and all around unequaled in what they do.

Another band that's freaking awesome is Death. In short, its death metal, played with supreme compositional intricacy, wasn't always the case. However, from what I've heard, this band lacks the symphonic influences of some other bands. Which is exactly the reason I like them so much. They get in plenty of beautiful melodies but its done with the electric guitar, and that makes they're sound very edgy.

[PSJ]

Oh my god this was at page 2.

-Bump-

Recommending Shaaman and Edguy, that's about it for this time.

[Terracosmo]

Let me recommend The Kovenant. First 2 albums were black metal (and they were known as Covenant then). The 3 subsequent albums (out of which one is a remix album of their very first one) are with their new style, what I'd like to refer to as Techno Metal. Electronic, yet still dark, though not brutal as BM. Very good and catchy band. They also have Jan Axel von Blomberg, aka Hellhammer, as drummer. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[PSJ]

The Kovenant is a great band, i'm not a big fan of BM but their BM albums are good. The Industrial remake of one of their BM releases is great to, worth a listen.

[Paulyboy]

Theres a new 2005 band that im into till the new SOAD album comes out. Its called Bullet for my Valentine its really a sweet band.

[PSJ]

If oyu listne to SOAD your opinion is worhless. It is the truth so don't blame me.

[Terracosmo]

Bullet For My Valentine sounds kinda emo. Is that mallcore?

[Paulyboy]

Originally posted by: PSJ
If oyu listne to SOAD your opinion is worhless. It is the truth so don't blame me.

Yah I can see that you dont like them as much because you have a different taste. Anyone listen to the new COB cd yet? Not much discussion about it. But Terra, i dont know if it's mallcore or not. I dont even know what mallcore is.

[Terracosmo]

Yeah I listened to the new COB album. It's pretty good, though my time has been stolen by other bands lately.

Mallcore is stuff like Korn, Disturbed, Drowning Pool etc

[The Heretic Azazel]

I still haven't gotten around to listening to the new COB esxcept for the single, which isn't as good as it should be. So I'm listening to an oh-so-nice Emperor cover of Bathory's A Fine Day To Die.

[Paulyboy]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
Yeah I listened to the new COB album. It's pretty good, though my time has been stolen by other bands lately.

Mallcore is stuff like Korn, Disturbed, Drowning Pool etc

Yah I think it is Mallcore, but drowning pool was cool back then. Until the lead singer died.

[darkmetal505]

heres links to japanese metal bands (http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicStar/3240/linkjpn2.html)

[PSJ]

Okey, Gotwoot metal heads i am in need for your help.

I am lookinf for a swedish metal band with the name Hiroshima. They released an ablum in 1984 titled "Taste of Death", if you got any clues on this album i would like to know. They also released to singles in the same year first one named "Rock n' Roll Priest" and the second named "Soldier of the World" Any information on either of these releases would make me very happy.


EDIT: Just found the album, downloading at the moment. Have listened to track 1 and 2 so far and i can say already that this is one hell of an old gem, this is amazing. Under the right circumstances this band could have been huge. This is one of my best finds ever.

In addtition to this band i will also recommend Sword which is very similar, they released 2 albums in the late 80's. Metalized in 87 and Sweet Dreams in 88. If you are a fan of traditional heavy metal don't just sit there download Sword's both albums and Hiroshima - Taste of Death if you can find it.

[Terracosmo]

Rammstein's new album is out and I'm listening to it right now. I am sure that it makes most of you guys interested.

[XanBcoo]

I'll be sure to check it out. Haven't listened to any Rammstein lately...

[Uchiha Barles]

Hey guys, any of you ever heard of a band called Atrocity? Are they any good? It's the original band of the growling guy from Leaves Eyes. He's still with them. It's supposedly very heavy and technical. I'm considering buying some of their albums but I'd rather get some opinions first. I'm holding on to my cash rather tightly these days.

[PSJ]

Dragonforce's new, being released in Februari 06 is avaible all over the net.

If you enjoy extremly fast power metal this is for you. On this release they have slowed down some parts of the songs which gives them a much heavier sound, they have also added techno beats here and their which fit in really well in my opinion, with this release they really grew as a band from "Sonic Firestorm" which isn't such a good album in my opinion, their debut was alot better.

Best song on thier new release which is titled "Inhuman Rampage" is track #8 which also is the last track, a beautiful ballad with a piano intro and a fantastic piano part in the middle of the song, if you have ever heard Starfire on their debut, this one is along those lines.

Go get this release right now.

While i'm at it i should recommend Loudness to. Japanese traditional heavy metal band, amazing guitar work above all, the singing is also very interesting done in english. Get Thunder in the East, by many called their best release ever.

Now all you metalheads on gotwoot you better get into Trad Heavy or else.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Okay, I'm going to try Dragonforce.

If it doesn't kick ass, I'm coming to your house and killing your goldfish.

[PSJ]

Not coming to rape my goldfish or whatever it was you wanted to do if they sucked? Then you liked them eh?

[The Heretic Azazel]

Oh I forgot, I'll listen now, is Inhuman Rampage an alright album to judge from?

[PSJ]

Yea, they changed their style slightly though, they used alot more keyboards and pace changes on Inhuman Rampage.

[el_boss]

Just have to get in Tool here. Easily one of the best bands around. If you haven't heard them i suggest you get to it as soon as possible, i.e. right now. They've got such a huge range that it's quite hard to put them in a genre. The singer "Maynard James Keenan" also known from "A Perfect Circle" is in my opinion one of the best singers ever, you have to hear him to understand his incredible depth. I saw them live once on a festival in sweden called hultsfred and I almost wet my self from the shear awesomeness. Their best album so far I think is Aenima but if you are just starting to listen to them I suggest you begin with "La Te Ra Lus" which is their latest album. A Perfect Circle is also very good, they are a little softer and easier to listen to if you find that Tool kicks so much ass that you can't take it.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Tool is fucking incredible, I saw them in Little Rock. It was a spectacle.

The new album is coming out early next year!!!!!!!

PSJ.. They're pretty good, they remind me of Edguy and Symphony X.. I like those bands a bit more but I haven't heard enough Dragonforce to know.

[el_boss]

There seems to always be a 5 year gap between Tool-albums, but it's totally worth the wait. Just hope I won't get a heart-attack from the next album being too great.

[Terracosmo]

Valley of the Damned is by far the best DF album, best songs, and at the time their music felt more fresh. Sure, the following 2 albums have been great, but it's still almost exactly the same formula. As for Tool I have Lateralus but didn't like it very much. :S Maybe I need to listen to it more.

Also, LMAO (http://www.neilomac.ndo.co.uk/rudt/)

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
As for Tool I have Lateralus but didn't like it very much. :S Maybe I need to listen to it more.

Yes, you do need to listen to it more, much much more. I woundn't go as far as to say that Tool is for everyone, but most people start liking it after listening trough one record a couple of times. It's totally worth it. I have been listening to Lateralus on a regular basis since it was released. I just rotate it with the other records and A Perfect Circle, for neverending fun. This one of the big reasons why I almost never by any new records.

If you like Led Zeppelin, Tool has made a cover of "No Quarter" on their live-album "Salival". It's one of the best covers ever made, and it's one of my favourite songs. I really suggest listening to this song, for it will blow your mind.

[Uchiha Barles]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
Valley of the Damned is by far the best DF album, best songs, and at the time their music felt more fresh. Sure, the following 2 albums have been great, but it's still almost exactly the same formula. As for Tool I have Lateralus but didn't like it very much. :S Maybe I need to listen to it more.

Also, LMAO (http://www.neilomac.ndo.co.uk/rudt/)


LOL!! Hey! Leave DT alone! I swear I'll have them come play a solo at your house too. At 30 minutes per solo per instrument, you'd better take heed.

If you're looking into Tool, I think a better introduction to tool would be the album Aenima. Many of the songs on that Album are indicative of what they've done in the past as well as of what they're likely to do in the future. Its also my favorite album from them. Lateralus is a rather difficult listen, but if you like aenima, Lateralus will most likely grow on you. If you don't, then you probably shouldn't bother.

[Shinda]

Originally posted by: el_boss
Just have to get in Tool here. Easily one of the best bands around. If you haven't heard them i suggest you get to it as soon as possible, i.e. right now. They've got such a huge range that it's quite hard to put them in a genre. The singer "Maynard James Keenan" also known from "A Perfect Circle" is in my opinion one of the best singers ever, you have to hear him to understand his incredible depth. I saw them live once on a festival in sweden called hultsfred and I almost wet my self from the shear awesomeness. Their best album so far I think is Aenima but if you are just starting to listen to them I suggest you begin with "La Te Ra Lus" which is their latest album. A Perfect Circle is also very good, they are a little softer and easier to listen to if you find that Tool kicks so much ass that you can't take it.

yeah, Tool's great IMO. La Te Ra Lus is a great album, but I like AEnema better, though i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif


Anyway, for those who listen a bit more to gothic rock; I'd suggest Within Temptation - The Silent Force
and what's up with Nightwish, did they break the band up?

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Shinda

yeah, Tool's great IMO. La Te Ra Lus is a great album, but I like AEnema better, though

Yes, Aenema is a great song but my favorite is H. It has one of the best lyrics I have ever heard, and the singing is absolutely breath-taking.

[Terracosmo]

Originally posted by: Shinda
Anyway, for those who listen a bit more to gothic rock; I'd suggest Within Temptation - The Force Within
and what's up with Nightwish, did they break the band up?

You mean "The Silent Force"? i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

About Nightwish, Tarja (vocalist) got kicked out. People cry and believe that the band is done because she was the front figure. Nobody cares that Tuomas (keyboardist) is actually the one who writes the songs. People suck. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif Anyway, I think that a change of vocalists will prove very interesting for them.

[Shinda]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo

You mean "The Silent Force"? i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

About Nightwish, Tarja (vocalist) got kicked out. People cry and believe that the band is done because she was the front figure. Nobody cares that Tuomas (keyboardist) is actually the one who writes the songs. People suck. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif Anyway, I think that a change of vocalists will prove very interesting for them.

yes, Silent Force. sorry, my bad. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

Only Tarja, ah, okay. I was kinda worried that they had totally stopped, guess not i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif

[Nai]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
Anyway, I think that a change of vocalists will prove very interesting for them.
Agreed, I think her voice had changed for the worse anyway. A new fresh voice might just revive my love for them. I just hope they won't end up with something like Miss K.

And yeah, Tuomas is awesome.

[PSJ]

Originally posted by: The Heretic Azazel
Tool is fucking incredible, I saw them in Little Rock. It was a spectacle.

The new album is coming out early next year!!!!!!!

PSJ.. They're pretty good, they remind me of Edguy and Symphony X.. I like those bands a bit more but I haven't heard enough Dragonforce to know.

Cool, get their debut. They don't have the same amount of insane keyboards in the firts two. The newest release got some really weird keyboards at times, i like them but some people don't have the same easy going attitude with keyboards and shit.

[Uchiha Barles]

Just picked up an album called "Vermin" by a band called "Old Man's Child" It sounds a lot like anorexia nervosa, but I can 'hear' it more easily. Apparently the guitarist and song writer in this band came from another one called Dimmu Borgir. I've heard anorexia nervosa being compared to them, so I know that they're supposedly one of the original bands to make what I guess is symphonic death metal.

That being said, this album is just great! I heard the song "enslaved and condemned" on music choice, and immediately went out to the virgin megastore to buy this album. I could not imagine disliking the album based on the strenght of that one song, and yet again i was right. Metal NEVER fails!! (I hope..) The music seems pretty standard stuff. Hard death metal riffs, complex arrangements, growls, blazing drums. So if you're looking for something innovative, I suppose this isn't the place to look. However, all that they do, they do spectacularly. So, if you don't mind adding another solid record to your collection, this is the record. Nothing new, but fucking awesome! Everyone should listen to this, so, go and listen to this!

[Terracosmo]

Old Man's Child is a pretty nice band which sounds a lot like Dimmu for reasons that you have already explained. I haven't heard Vermin yet, but seeing as it has gotten good reviews all over - I'm thinking I'll give it a shot. It's also pretty funny how you know about Anorexia Nervosa, and not Dimmu Borgir (since the latter is so much more famous). But that's just good because Anorexia is sooooo much better!

[The Heretic Azazel]

lol, unbelievale you know more about AN than DB.

You kiddies should go get some hair on your nuts, and listen to some BOLT THROWER.

[Uchiha Barles]

Make a couple of album recommendations and I will.

[The Heretic Azazel]

Check out Mercenary.

[Terracosmo]

Cryhavoc: finnish melodic death metal, were pretty famous a few years ago, released two albums ("Sweetbriers" of 1998 & "Pitch-Black Blues" of 1999). I only heard Sweetbriers so far but it's a good band which sounds a bit like Eternal Tears of Sorrow, Kalmah and that ilk. Yeah, check 'em out if you like that kind of music. Catchy and nice.

I wonder if they'll ever be back :S

[darkmetal505]

iron maiden's new thing is out: The Essential Iron Maiden (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009RQSGY/qid=1132002526/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-4079835-0791056?v=glance&s=music&n=507846)

I heard it on the radio. I thought it was pretty sweet.

[Terracosmo]

That's just yet another Iron Maiden best-of. I think, what, the 5014924th?

Edit: The new Falkenbach album is out. Folk/Viking/Melodic Black metal, awesome.
It gets bonus points for having a cool name. "Heralding The Fireblade".

[darkmetal505]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
That's just yet another Iron Maiden best-of. I think, what, the 5014924th?

Edit: The new Falkenbach album is out. Folk/Viking/Melodic Black metal, awesome.
It gets bonus points for having a cool name. "Heralding The Fireblade".

True, but I liked it. I just heard it on the radio and thought it was nice. Didnt know who it was, so I looked it up.

[PSJ]

That new Maiden is pretty ininteresting, Edward the Great was better. If i would buy a Maiden compilation album right now it would be "Death on the Road" Seems much more interesting. I'm waiting for their winter 06-07 release, that should be some good shit. If it is on par with Dance of Death i would call this new Bruce era the best yet. Brave New World and Dance of Death followeb by something of the same caliber would be awesome.

[The Heretic Azazel]

I dunno if Imentioned this but The Project Hate MCMXCIX are like the greatest melodic death metal ever so you should definitely check them out. I'm listening to their new album, Armageddon March Eternal [Symphony of Slit Wrists] but it would be best to find their self-titled, it's catchier. Anything Sweden shits out is gold.

Oh yeah, and the Swarming of Whores and Christianity Delete are like the best songs ever.

[Terracosmo]

I have been meaning to check those guys out, will probably do so momentarily.

In other news, me and a mate has formed a doom metal duo. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif
PSJ has heard us already, and is definitely a fan!

[PSJ]

A fan is a strong word but a friend supporting your growth as a musician and the hopes of a X Japan - Kurenai cover i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif The doom stuff is actually quite good, rough production gives it that little extra touch.

[The Heretic Azazel]

It is essential that you send me this song Terra.

[Uchiha Barles]

oooooooooooh!!! I want to hear it too!! put a link up or pm me and tell me how to get it!

[Terracosmo]

Kill Hell - Prelude to the Dark Prophecy of the Diabolical Unicorns From Saffle (http://valethcosmo.free.fr/Kill%20Hell%20-%20Prelude%20to%20the%20Dark%20Prophecy%20of%20the %20Diabolical%20Unicorns%20From%20S%e4ffle.mp3)

Kill Hell - The Silent Screams From the Secret Dying Polkagrisar of Destiny (http://valethcosmo.free.fr/Kill%20Hell%20-%20The%20Silent%20Screams%20From%20the%20Secret%20 Dying%20Polkagrisar%20of%20Destiny.mp3)

Title explanations:

Saffle is a swedish village which we enjoy to make fun of over here, and polkagrisar is a type of swedish candy. The titles of the songs (hell, even the name of the band) are intentionally overdramatic and therefore also funny. Each song is about 2 minutes long, and the line-up consists of the infamous Andie Brando (me) on drums, and Benny the Supreme on electric guitar. The songs were recorded in an abandoned shack in the woods (not really) using state of the art equipment (definitely not really).

I prefer "Prelude", it has a better drum passage (IMO) and some atmospheric background shrieks courtesy of yours truly. "Silent Screams" has a better intro though. Most people seem to prefer that one.

The songs were originally made out of improvisation but we liked how they turned out. Oh and turn down the volume i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

ENJOY i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Uchiha Barles]

Low down the volume? Why must you speak such heresy? Hey, not bad man, however, yeah, high tech equipment...sounds like you're using a 15 watt amp for the guitar. Dang lack of cash. Make a hit record, get rich, to get better equipment, to make hit records :-D. You plan on pursuing the drums seriously? That'd be fucking awesome. I play guitar myself but unfortunately I can't record anything to show you how amazing I am (in my dreams).

[PSJ]

I heard that recording device is a mp3 player which explains the quality of it all.

I have been thinking of getting a guitar. It's hard to find the time though.

[Uchiha Barles]

Oh, well, heres a suggestion. Look online, and find a guitar that has the hardware you want and is aesthetically pleasing to you. In fact, find a few. According to the "what do you do on the internet" thread, you have time for this. However, I don't recommend buying it online though. This may be the harder part in finding time. Call up a local guitar shop, preferably a large chain shop, and see if they have the models you're interested in. Stop by the shop and play them. it could be something you do for fun on the weekend. I'm always out at a guitar shop or another trying out guitars I can't afford but want one day, so I already have a list of things I plan on getting. Bring some friends, raise some hell, its a good time imo. I don't know if they have a presence in Sweeden, but Guitar Center and Sam Ash generally have the things I'm interested in. Small shops are more useful if you're looking to haggle and find a bargain on new models, or are looking for old or discontinued models.

[Terracosmo]

Yeah that amp for the guitar is hilariously bad, and part of the reason to why the sound sucks (there's that constant humming in the background). The other part is, as PSJ already pointed out, the fact that we used an MP3 player. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif And yeah I plan to pursue the drums, I haven't been taking any courses so far but I've learned in other ways and I feel like I'm home behind the kit. But we'll see what happens, recording music using my own skill has been a dream for a long time so this was a rich experience. i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

[Terracosmo]

Bump because of THIS (http://thepiratebay.org/details.php?id=3409421)

Man I am SOOO happy, this is the new Mago de Oz release - and they are one of my favorite bands ever. However, despite the popularity this heavy/folk metal band has in their home country Spain, they aren't very famous outside of there. I've literally been sitting day out and day in lately in an attempt to find this online, to buy or to download, and then I find it at Piratebay (irony at it's best). AWESOME!!!

Downloading it now, I already heard the intro and it was enough to make me cry. I love this band so much!

[Uchiha Barles]

So THIS is folk metal! I love how I can always count on the people in this thread to provide the finest of all things metal, no matter how obscure. Thanks Terra.

[Terracosmo]

NP! I take it you like it? i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[Uchiha Barles]

FUCK YES my friend!

[Terracosmo]

Dude my torrent is so damn slow that I've still only heard half of the first song (and the intro) and I already know that this album is a fucking masterpiece. Man the intro is so epic that it makes me cry. Oh wait, I already said that. No matter i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif

Edit: Okay the intro made me cry, but the rest of the album KILLS ME. This is the best album in years. Man, if music could kill, this is where I'd bring in my casket.

SO FUCKING GOOD!!!!

[PSJ]

I'm with Terra this time, one of the best albums i've heard and i haven't heard all of it.

[Uchiha Barles]

LOL! did anyone notice the tentacle dicks grabbing up that "can you hear me now" guy on the cover?

[Terracosmo]

Okay I just finished the entire album and... what I said still applies. This was fucking joy, 2 years of wait was NOTHING for this amazing album, I'd gladly wait 5 more years to be able to experience another record like this. Pure orgasm from beginning to end. And yeah Barles, Mago's covers are in a league of their own lmao. In their live album "Folktergeist" (from 2002) there's a masturbating girl with a Motorhead jacket sitting in some ruins, with a drooling zombie next to her looking hilarious. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

[The Heretic Azazel]

Just wanted to let you guys know, for those who don't, or those who haven't heard it in a while.. Tool's cover of No Quarter is sooo good.

I'm downloading your stuff now Terra (those are crazy song titles, reminds me of the band ...And Oceans).. but I dunno about that folk metal band. I don't think I applied enough time to it though.

[Terracosmo]

And Oceans have great titles. i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

You know I just mixed the 2 songs of mine together and added a bird chirping intro and more weird effects (such as screaming ladies), man the song sounds fucking freaky. I can upload this version too if you guys want to hear it. :S

[Uchiha Barles]

Yes, definately, upload it. I take it you found your mixing program?

[Terracosmo]

Yep I sure did, and downloading more of them at the same time for variation i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif

Kill Hell - Madness Rapes My Mind From Top to Toe (http://valethcosmo.free.fr/Kill%20Hell%20-%20Madness%20Rapes%20My%20Mind%20From%20Top%20to%2 0Toe.mp3)

For maximum pleasure, listen to this at night, when it's dark... and with a high volume. i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
Yep I sure did, and downloading more of them at the same time for variation

Kill Hell - Madness Rapes My Mind From Top to Toe (http://valethcosmo.free.fr/Kill%20Hell%20-%20Madness%20Rapes%20My%20Mind%20From%20Top%20to%2 0Toe.mp3)

For maximum pleasure, listen to this at night, when it's dark... and with a high volume.

You made this? If so, did you use real instruments or is it all computer made? If it is computer made, what program do you use? I make some "music" myself with Fruity Loops which is an awesome program.

[The Heretic Azazel]

I used to mess with Cool Edit Pro, but it was fucking HARD.

[Terracosmo]

@el_boss:

I played the drums and my mate played the electric guitar. Intro and effects were all made/put into the song using the PC. The program Audacity to be exact :S

[el_boss]

Originally posted by: Terracosmo
I played the drums and my mate played the electric guitar. Intro and effects were all made/put into the song using the PC. The program Audacity to be exact :S

I love playing drums. Wish I could have a set, but I live in an apartment and the neighbours would probably hire a hitman to get rid of me if did.

[Terracosmo]

Originally posted by: el_boss


Originally posted by: Terracosmo
I played the drums and my mate played the electric guitar. Intro and effects were all made/put into the song using the PC. The program Audacity to be exact :S

I love playing drums. Wish I could have a set, but I live in an apartment and the neighbours would probably hire a hitman to get rid of me if did.

lol yeah that's a common problem. It took me a long time to convince my parents to have a drum kit in the basement. :S but it was worth every nitpick. I haven't been able to play seriously for a long time though...

[Rek]

I'm still going to see children of fucking bodom. I mean, g'damn! They are from Fucking Finland. And they LOVE japan.

[Paulyboy]

I just wanted to let you guys know that the new SOAD cd is out, well it has been out on Tuesday, the same release as the Xbox 360. Get the cd or download it, I got it from ISO hunt, but I got the cd, with the T-shirt i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif. It is a good cd, and if you listen to Soldiers side, is the combined one from the 1st cd, its awesome.

[PSJ]

Didn't they release a cd half a year ago?

[Paulyboy]

Yah they did, the album was called Mesmerize, so this one is called Hypnotize i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif