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Well, I just downloaded some new music for the first time in....over two years. Yes, I know, I don't update my playlists very much. Anyways, one of my friends had told me to check out a band called Scar Symmetry, so I finally did, and I'm really enjoying them. Those Swedes certainly know how to write metal.
I just have added Made of Hate - Bullet in Your Head album. I head those guys at Iron Maiden concert in Warsaw as a support, and they were awesome. Their first cd, and the only one for now, is just purely awesome, i especially love first track - its great while playing fighting games.
Also i rediscovered Kamelot, Slayer and tool. And i hope that i don't have to mention my megadeth, metallica, and lacuna coil obsession.
Alright, metal fans, you're in for a treat! The new Lamb of God album, Wrath, has all of it's tracks posted on youtube, go check it out! Here's my favorite track off the album thus far:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrApy...eature=related
The song is brutal. And the brutality lies not only in the loudness or the the distortion, but a fucking INCREDIBLE riff, magnificent arrangements, impeccable playing, killer drumming, and note bending at just the right time to make you rise up and break shit! This doesn't happen often gotwoot metalheads. If you haven't already, go go go go go!
I'm pretty obsessed with this album at the moment. I'm listening to it over and over. They take so many risks and they all pay off - I especially love the acoustic solo at the end of Burden where the guitar constantly is going out of tune. Sounds risky on paper but it works so well in practice. The general production of the album seems to be through the roof, it's flawless.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uchiha Barles
I'm in the same boat at the moment... I have no idea why it's taken me so long to discover this band, but here we are and I'm loving what I'm hearing. My only regret is not going to the gig when they were here a few months ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Squiggles
Duly noted - I just went out and bought the lot. Got a lot of listening ahead.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uchiha Barles
Opeth is about to come to Memphis with Enslaved in May. The concert scene around here has been so pathetic lately so I can hardly contain myself.
Pathetic is here in Gdansk, one sabaton concert in May, one is November last year, and half country south one Iron Maiden. other than that - nothing.
Back to sweet old Judas Priest
"Here comes the metal meltdown
Run for your lives
Can't stop the metal meltdown
No one can survive"
Um...just found out that Ozzy has a cover of John Lennon's "Woman"....LOL!! xD....*cough*
...yeah, just had to let that out. In the interest of avoiding a shitpost, I'll take this opportunity to mention that Leaves' Eyes (LE) recently dropped a new album. It's called "Njord" I'm not sure how gotwoot headbangers feel about them, but I'll just mention that the album has crunchier, less boring riffs than you find on their previous albums, while some songs are actually quite brutal while retaining a high level of musicianship. The drummer of Opiate for the Masses during their later years is the current drummer for LE. He brings a hell of a lot of energy to the table. I should say though, on the previous albums, it's usually the more "tender" moments that stood out and made the band feel different from other symphonic metal bands. On this record, there are a lot of moments that'll remind you of nightwish, though not even close to enough to make you feel that LE are nightwish clones. Also, the attempts at "tender" moments pale in comparison to those of previous albums and EPs. They definitely brought the metal though.
Just got back from Opeth's show here in Melbourne... amazing band, just epic.
I missed Opeth last time they came through and I am still kicking myself. They are so incredible live.
Opeth - Master's Apprentices, thats some heavy shit right there ^_^
Just went through this thread again from the beginning. I missed a hell of a lot the first time around even though I discovered some of the stuff through other means. Metal is a beautiful thing.
And yeah, I simply couldn't make the NY or NJ shows that Opeth played back in May. I won't make the same mistake again.
HOLY SHIT!!!! HOLY FUCKING SHIT!! SOUNDGARDEN ARE REUNITING!!!!
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...sitemID=132774
I just drooled in my underwear a little. I CAN BARELY CONTAIN MYSELF RIGHT NOW.
Does Soundgarden really count as metal?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Heretic Azazel
That's cool that they're reuniting, but I can't see them staying together for long. For some reason Cornell likes to break up with his bands.
Oh man, I was so fucking excited, but then I read the article. I mean, I guess the "average" soundgarden fan might see something new, but depending on how much unreleased material there is, I doubt there are very many soundgarden songs I haven't heard. Plus, Soundgarden without Matt Cameron on drums just wouldn't be the same, and I hear he's really digging being with Pearl Jam. I was just about to call everyone too :-(.
And, while not every Soundgarden song is metal, most of their songs incorporate metal, and a lot of their songs are outright metal. "Grunge" was nothing but a fusion of metal + punk/post punk/ 80s alt rock. Each song's sound depended on how heavily present each "ingredient" was.
Oh I hope you're not asking me that. I am so not talking to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Animeniax
And Barles.. they weren't even discussing a reunion 6 months ago, just a box set... but even if they don't make a new album this is my last chance to see them live.
Oh that's riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, live shows! Oh man, please let this happen.
The new Opeth album gets released on the 20th of September, but we get a taste of what's to come right now:
http://stereogum.com/766792/opeth-th...ng-the-chapel/
Scroll down a little and click on that large orange, circular play button.
This is another song from Opeth devoid of any death growls, favoring Mikeal's clean vocals instead. And this is apparently going to be the MO for the entire album. This song in particular is a bit different than what I'd have expected. Opeth has always combined multiple genres in their composition, but I'm not sure most would have called them a "fusion" band. This song though seems to be a "fusion song". It's lighter on the metal without being a ballad, completely embracing odd-time signatures, tempo changes, with jazz melodies and rhythms. The unsettling feel common to most of Opeth's music remains.
Personally, I love the song. It's right up my alley, musically speaking, and there's so much in it to hear, so that multiple listens will reveal new things to most of us. However, if this song is indicative of the album's sound as a whole, I think this album is going to be the most polarizing of all of Opeth's records. The song leaves behind the familiar formula established with every record since still life, yet, it's instantly recognizable as an expansion of elements the band's always made use of. Really looking forward to this record.
I don't know, I've listened to the song a couple times and it just isn't growing on me, though I'll surely listen some more. The end is killer but the rest is kind of bland. Watershed had a couple high points but I wouldn't rank it among Opeth's classics, and I enjoyed all its tracks more than I did the Devil's Orchard. Well, still excited to listen to the new album.
Cannot wait for this album. I agree with Barles - I love the way they continue to push all the boundaries and seemingly keep reinventing themselves. As I stated a couple of years ago on this very page Watershed was very important to me at the time (and still is) and this album seems to be the next logical step, while at the same time they've taken some risks. Yay for Opeth all over again!
Ozzy was giving a concert in my city while i had to be 150 km from it... T_T