The Metal Thread - For when your dragon blazes with power

[Watchers]

New version of the thread.

All metal related discussion here!

Anyone like Tystnaden?

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[Maxi]

Megadeth.

[JimmyKane]

Bought Mastodon's Blood Mountain on the weekend. Cedric Bixler-Zavala's vocals on Siberian Divide are ****ed.

In a good way.

[Zip]

Been listening to alot of Abigail Williams and Behemoth at the moment, slowly moving my taste from death to black... slowly..

[Lazlow]

Listening to some classic Black Metal;

Darkthrone - Transylvanian Hunger
Darktrhone - Panzerfaust
Burzum - Filosofem
Satyricon - The Shadowthrone

Also picked up Mayhem - Life Eternal, its basically a 5 track pre-release cut of Mayhem's De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. Attila essentially got nothing for his involvement on the album except a pre-release 5 track mix of his early vocal recording sessions. It features Varg's original basslines (which were mixed way down in the final release) a different drum intro for Funeral Fog and some different vocal work.

Its not terribly different from the original album, but its sounds a shit tonne better.

[Fenrir]

Have been listening to copious amounts of Alestorm.

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Satyricon - The Shadowthrone
^****ing awesome album, kicks shit out of Nemesis Divina.

[BB2K]

Megadeth.

This.

[Lazlow]

^****ing awesome album, kicks shit out of Nemesis Divina.

Have to disagree. I had it on in the car for the last two days and I started to find it a bit boring towards the end.

[.StaticA.]

Just figured out before that HammerFall reference George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series a lot. Cool.

Bought Amorphis' new CD off eBay the other day. Hasn't arrived yet so I hope it's good. Silent Waters was awesome. Also got Eluveitie's latest two as well.

[Fenrir]

Have to disagree. I had it on in the car for the last two days and I started to find it a bit boring towards the end.
Gah, "The King Of The Shadowthrone" is my pick of the album. :(

[Watchers]

Just figured out before that HammerFall reference George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series a lot. Cool.

Bought Amorphis' new CD off eBay the other day. Hasn't arrived yet so I hope it's good. Silent Waters was awesome. Also got Eluveitie's latest two as well.

First point: duh. :p

Second point: It's pretty good, but not the same level as Silent Waters. Also, the digipak released has a couple of tracks that are borked slightly.

Checking out Eluveitie now. Pretty cool!

[.StaticA.]

First point: duh. :p

Second point: It's pretty good, but not the same level as Silent Waters. Also, the digipak released has a couple of tracks that are borked slightly.

Checking out Eluveitie now. Pretty cool!

Borked? As in messed up?

With the HammerFall stuff, I'd just noticed some of the titles on Chapter IV more than anything else (Fury of the Wild, Dark Wings Dark Words, Take the Black, and the album name) , and that Oscar is a GRRM fan. Reading the lyrics though, they didn't seem to be about the books. On closer inspection, they're just full of metaphors and stuff but seem to be about situations in the books.

BTW Eluveitie is actually good music for reading the Song of Ice and Fire books. :p

[StorminNorman]

Bought Mastodon's Blood Mountain on the weekend. Cedric Bixler-Zavala's vocals on Siberian Divide are ****ed.

In a good way.

Their new record, Crack The Skye, is pretty fantastic, too.

I've mostly been listening to Mastodon and Cult of Luna lately. I got a really nice new set of headphones the other day that really bring out those records. (They also do wonders for Venom records.)

Has anyone here heard of Striborg? He is, to quote Wikipedia, an "ambient black metal artist from Tasmania".

I... never really posted in the metal thread last time around, but I do listen to it a fair bit (in amongst all the other stuff I listen to), and I'm always interested to hear new stuff (mostly in the prog metal style, stuff like Cult of Luna, Isis, Pelican, etc.)

[Lazlow]

Has anyone here heard of Striborg? He is, to quote Wikipedia, an "ambient black metal artist from Tasmania".

Sounds like my thing, but having checked out some of the stuff on youtube, can't say I'm a fan :/ Too much fuzz and distant screeching... that's saying something as I absolutely love;

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[Watchers]

Borked? As in messed up?

With the HammerFall stuff, I'd just noticed some of the titles on Chapter IV more than anything else (Fury of the Wild, Dark Wings Dark Words, Take the Black, and the album name) , and that Oscar is a GRRM fan. Reading the lyrics though, they didn't seem to be about the books. On closer inspection, they're just full of metaphors and stuff but seem to be about situations in the books.

BTW Eluveitie is actually good music for reading the Song of Ice and Fire books. :p

Something went wrong when creating the digipack, so a couple of songs are a bit staticy.

Re: Hammerfall, there's a lyric in one song (Fury of the Wild, I think) "Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken" - straight from the books. Man, I wish George RR Martin would finish the damn series already so I can get closure.

[Silverwolf]

On the topic of Eluveitie, their new album devastated me. When I was told the metal was ripped out of the Folk Metal...

Another metal band with a potentially amazing future cut short. At least I have Slania.

Given new Korpiklaani and November's Doom a couple of listens now, both are definitely solid albums, but nothing mindblowing.

Expecting albums from Wintersun, Satariel, Persuader, Skyfire, Thunderstone and Insomnium soon, along with heaps of others I can't remember right now.

Anyone heard Preternatural? Very interesting band, their vocalist sounds similar to Ihsahn, so they're kinda like a melodic death Emperor at times.
http://www.myspace.com/preternaturalofficial

[Watchers]

Man, Persuader really need to hurry up and release that damn album.

[Silverwolf]

Man, Persuader really need to hurry up and release that damn album.

They all need to hurry up.
5 years for Wintersun.
4 years for Satariel (although they did make their EP)
3 years for Insomnium.

I get impatient if the wait is more than two years!

[Lazlow]

6 years for Lost Horizon who are apparently recording a new album on a song by song basis, and will release it when they find a new singer O_o

[Silverwolf]

6 years for Lost Horizon who are apparently recording a new album on a song by song basis, and will release it when they find a new singer O_o

Oh yes, I forgot to mention LH! I do hope they get Daniel back somehow, they really were amazing.

[Lazlow]

Well Heed did apparently split in 2008, so it could happen.

[RunningMild]

Before the forums went offline, I remember someone asking Lazlow what genre Amon Amarth were and saying 'Melodeath is insufficient'. This was after Lazlow said Viking metal was a bullshit sub-genre.

Well, after listening to some (more) Amon Amarth recently I can safely say that I agree with Lazlow. They sound like a pretty standard metal band to me, one who certainly don't need bullshit made-up sub-genres to describe their music.

[Silverwolf]

They are Viking themed Melodic Death Metal. Simple.

I heard that too Laz, which is why im hoping they re-recruit Daniel, unlikely though, since he seems like a bit of an idiot (breaking up his own band he left LH for?! wut)

[Fenrir]

Before the forums went offline, I remember someone asking Lazlow what genre Amon Amarth were and saying 'Melodeath is insufficient'. This was after Lazlow said Viking metal was a bullshit sub-genre.

Well, after listening to some (more) Amon Amarth recently I can safely say that I agree with Lazlow. They sound like a pretty standard metal band to me, one who certainly don't need bullshit made-up sub-genres to describe their music.
Gah, they're not like Arch Enemy or Dark Tranquillity or In Flames, all of whom draw more from Malmsteen (and therefore Paganini, indirectly). Harmonically Amon Amarth harkens back to the non-BM Bathory releases, or to some of DoomSword's recordings, or to Folk Metal of the likes of Ensiferum; rhythmically, closer to aforementioned Bathory, and even further away from Melodeath.

But this is going to turn into an attempt to "classify" bands again, which is not the shit what genres are for.

[sausage]

Been listening to a bit of Ayreon, Queensryche, Bruce Dickinson and other similar shit while I've been doing man-stuff in the garage/workshop. I have a 5.1 setup with a old dvd player in there and it's awesome.

Also, the first Lord of the Rings soundtrack is STILL officially excellent; say what you like about Enya but if her honey pot is anything like her voice then pass me a handitowel and I'll get straight down to work.... *nom-nom-nom*

[Watchers]

On the topic of Eluveitie, their new album devastated me. When I was told the metal was ripped out of the Folk Metal...

Another metal band with a potentially amazing future cut short. At least I have Slania.


Having listened to a couple of Eluveitie albums, I now agree with this.

[RunningMild]

Gah, they're not like Arch Enemy or Dark Tranquillity or In Flames, all of whom draw more from Malmsteen (and therefore Paganini, indirectly). Harmonically Amon Amarth harkens back to the non-BM Bathory releases, or to some of DoomSword's recordings, or to Folk Metal of the likes of Ensiferum; rhythmically, closer to aforementioned Bathory, and even further away from Melodeath.

You lost me at 'Gah'. :p

[Reuen_SpACeMuNKy]

I know that most of us Metal Heads don't count this band as metal but I saw Faith No More live in Austria a month ago....and it was the most awesome thing ever.

Also got to see Bring me the Horizon, August Burns Red, Killswitch Engage, Seven Dust, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Disturbed, Machine Head, Nine Inch Nails, Static X, Lacuna Coil, Chris Cornell, Slipknot, Black Stone Cherry, Caliban, Guano Apes....shit just check the Nova Rock Site. oh yeah and Dimmu Borgir.

Everyone should try to get to a festival over in Europe before they die. It was amazing.

Oh yeah and I saw Suicidal tendencies in Amsterdam which was crazy coz they don't have barriers over there.

[RunningMild]

I think the most amazing thing is that Limp Bizkit are still touring.

[Silverwolf]

I know that most of us Metal Heads don't count this band as metal but I saw Faith No More live in Austria a month ago....and it was the most awesome thing ever.

Also got to see Bring me the Horizon, August Burns Red, Killswitch Engage, Seven Dust, Limp Bizkit, Metallica, Disturbed, Machine Head, Nine Inch Nails, Static X, Lacuna Coil, Chris Cornell, Slipknot, Black Stone Cherry, Caliban, Guano Apes....shit just check the Nova Rock Site. oh yeah and Dimmu Borgir.

Everyone should try to get to a festival over in Europe before they die. It was amazing.

Oh yeah and I saw Suicidal tendencies in Amsterdam which was crazy coz they don't have barriers over there.

Best bit is, I dont care for any of those bands you mentioned :')

I will be going to Tuska in finland in 2011, the second biggest metal festival after Wacken. It's going to be the greatest thing ever.

[Silverwolf]

HOLY SHIT
NEW INSOMNIUM ALBUM
Is ****ing amazing, although a little short.

[Watchers]

Pass.




:D

[Silverwolf]

Pass.




:D

**** you go listen to it, give it a shot.

[Watchers]

You already know my feelings on Insomnium, dude. I'm just trying to make you rage. :p

[The Dark Cyan]

HOLY SHIT
NEW INSOMNIUM ALBUM
Is ****ing amazing, although a little short.

Not when you play it back to back 6 times over...;)

[Silverwolf]

You already know my feelings on Insomnium, dude. I'm just trying to make you rage. :p

I know your feelings for Insomnium, and they make you a raging ****** =P
Give it a try anyway.

[The Dark Cyan]

Or he could come see them live with me next week.... OH WAIT LOL!

[Gnomey_g]

So Kreator are coming to Aus. OMGOMGOMG!!!

[Silverwolf]

So Kreator are coming to Aus. OMGOMGOMG!!!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

[Fenrir]

So Kreator are coming to Aus. OMGOMGOMG!!!
I knew Mille wouldn't lie to us. :cool:

[RunningMild]

Hey Watchers, I was going to pep you with a message saying "Silent Waters kicks arse!" Old habits die hard, huh? :p

Moving on, Sagas by Equilibrium is bloody awesome. I hope everyone here is already aware of that.

Also, Running Wild are playing Wacken this year, in what they're calling their 'last show ever'. I kinda hope they mean that in a John Farnham/KISS way, because it would suck if I never got to see them live. :(

[.StaticA.]

Bought quite a bit this last week:

Mastodon - Crack the Skye (****ing awesome! Really strange concept)
Static-X - Cult of Static (Much more impressive than their last few)
Eluveitie - Slania
Eluveitie - Evocation 1
HammerFall - No Sacrifice, No Victory
HammerFall - Glory to the Brave
Amorphis - Skyforger

Haven't even listened to them all yet. I'm really liking HammerFall's new one. A bit different, mostly due to another lineup change. Pontus Norgren brings a bit more of a hard rock feel to the band, kinda fresh and cool.

[Silverwolf]

Hey Watchers, I was going to pep you with a message saying "Silent Waters kicks arse!" Old habits die hard, huh? :p

Moving on, Sagas by Equilibrium is bloody awesome. I hope everyone here is already aware of that.

Both Equilibrium's albums are brilliant.
So is Insomnium's newest album~

[Watchers]

Hey Watchers, I was going to pep you with a message saying "Silent Waters kicks arse!"

It certainly does!


Haven't even listened to them all yet. I'm really liking HammerFall's new one. A bit different, mostly due to another lineup change. Pontus Norgren brings a bit more of a hard rock feel to the band, kinda fresh and cool.

I'm a bit meh about their latest. It's ok, but not as good as they used to be. Some kick arse songs though - like Any Means Necessary. Oh, and the awesome instrumental.

[RunningMild]

Now that I've finished off Sagas, I'm going through Running Wild's entire discography. So far I've listened to Gates To Purgatory, Port Royal, Death or Glory, Pile of Skulls, Blazon Stone, and Black Hand Inn.

Next up is Branded and Exiled.

Best song and album so far = Black Hand Inn IMO. :p

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Slayer and Megadeth tour!! :)

Taken from http://www.megadeth.com/home.php

Dates for Megadeth and Slayer's double-header are:

October
5 Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
7 Riverstage (outdoor), Brisbane, Australia
8 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
9 Festival Hall, Melbourne, Australia
11 Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
13 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia

[Sweating Bullets]

I really don't know how to feel about a Megadeth tour. I really disliked United Abominations.
But it has been a while since I have been to a gig. And I have never seen Slayer live- so will go on that alone.
I just hope uni isn't too busy during October.
Maybe the new Megadeth album is better.

Thanks again for the heads up JONO

[Silverwolf]

I have a song from their new album, SB. It is very promising.
Although i'm not that much of a fan of either band, I guess i'll go see them. There isn't enough metal here in perth.

[jawsy]

I will be offering forth many Hail Satans at Slayer.

[RunningMild]

I was disappointed with Gates To Purgatory (Running Wild), so I had really low expectations for Branded and Exiled. Fortunately, it blew my expectations right out of the water! It's utterly brilliant, one of their best albums IMO. fave song = Gods of Iron.

Next up- Under Jolly Roger!

Also, someone needs to tell Killswitch Engage that you can't have more than one self-titled album in your discography. :facepalm:

[jawsy]

Also, someone needs to tell Killswitch Engage that you can't have more than one self-titled album in your discography. :facepalm:

Rancid, Weezer, The Bronx, Billy Talent, etc, etc, all seem to disagree.

[Lazlow]

Just remembered something I was going to post before the great fire;

I bought Necrophagist's Epitaph blind, having never heard anything by them... except for possibly some dude doing a guitar cover on youtube. With a few people contanty mentioning them, I thought I'd check it out.

I wish I hadn't.

Its like listening to a guitar world instructional CD; its as premeditated and manufactured as any pop album... even to the point one song shoe-horns in the intro from Fur Elise, much akin to the Pussycat Dolls' recent effort shoe-horning in a verse & chorus from Aretha Franklin's "I Will Survive".

It lacks everything I look for in music; feeling. Its cold and clinical in all the wrong ways.

Ultimately; boring as f***.

At least Totman/Li have a sense of fun with their guitar wankery.

[.StaticA.]

Well I know Necrophagist is supposed to feel cold, dunno about clinical.
Haven't heard much of them, but I like what I've heard. Yeah it sounds like a computer/machine playing death metal, but I guess in such small doses I haven't lost interest yet.

[Lazlow]

Well I know Necrophagist is supposed to feel cold, dunno about clinical.


Similes, basically "lacking emotion"

I feel nothing from this music. No elation, no rage, no sadness, no fist pumping "f*** yeah" awesomeness. Its as analytical as a quadratic equation and about is exciting as one.

To be fair, I could probably handle one song, "Stabwound". Short and sweet. But longer songs back to back are a journey into the mundane.

I also find the vocals completely redundant. They'd be better served sticking to purely instrumental work.

[RunningMild]

I also find the vocals completely redundant. They'd be better served sticking to purely instrumental work.

Ban Fenrir, he's started hacking people's accounts. :p

[Silverwolf]

Similes, basically "lacking emotion"

I feel nothing from this music. No elation, no rage, no sadness, no fist pumping "f*** yeah" awesomeness. Its as analytical as a quadratic equation and about is exciting as one.

To be fair, I could probably handle one song, "Stabwound". Short and sweet. But longer songs back to back are a journey into the mundane.

I also find the vocals completely redundant. They'd be better served sticking to purely instrumental work.

I have to agree with this, although I do also quite like the start of Epitaph. I have their other album from all the stuff Cyan gave me, and I haven't heard anything interesting from it.

I have the same complaints for most 'straight' death metal bands, another example is Aeon. Their death metal is boring as hell, but their Country version of their song "God Gives Head In Heaven" is incredible.
Too often they aim for brutal, and forget the interesting.
Other genres do this too, but I think its most common to Death Metal.

[RunningMild]

Under Jolly Roger was great, not as good as B&E though. Listened to the first half of Masquerade and it's ****ing spectacular, could be their second best album after BHI.

I think I might have to pay for the live feed of Wacken. :p

[The Dark Cyan]

This thread needs content.

Have some of the photos i took from tuska!

(Working on my rapeface)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/e28244cf.jpg

(front gates)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/ed9677c5.jpg

(main stage starting to fill)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/e1746fbb.jpg

(Gamma Bomb "Wall of Death")

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/f77dfcb4.jpg

(Deathchain)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/028ab94b.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/6510fa39.jpg

(Sabaton)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/49d9c227.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/cf8a54c5.jpg

(Korpiklaani)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/40c90c22.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/2813dab3.jpg

Oh nice..... 10 image limit......

[The Dark Cyan]

MOAR!!!

(Amorphis)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/dbe73a8f.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/1b4de5f7.jpg

(Firewind)

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/106826d4.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/tuska%202009/a3c2ef46.jpg


Awesome shit really...

[Watchers]

Sigh. I'd love to see Amorphis live... :(

[The Dark Cyan]

Sigh. I'd love to see Amorphis live... :(

Amorphis were brilliant.

Going from brutal death growls to studio quality clean vocals without the slightest hitch.

And they played almost only older stuff, which was even better ;D

[Watchers]

And they played almost only older stuff, which was even better ;D

Eclipse and newer or GTFO.

[Italian Stallion]

Amorphis were brilliant.

Going from brutal death growls to studio quality clean vocals without the slightest hitch.

And they played almost only older stuff, which was even better ;D
I hate you. :( As great as their new stuff is, the old stuff is amazing. I imagine it'd be quite a rarity that they'd play almost exclusively old material. Jealous!

[Silverwolf]

Eclipse and newer or GTFO.

Tales From The Thousand Lakes bands you over and tears you open.
Am Universum sucks balls though.

[sausage]

Elegy shits on all from a great height.

Did they play it... the song Elegy I mean?

[Kao]

I have to agree with this, although I do also quite like the start of Epitaph. I have their other album from all the stuff Cyan gave me, and I haven't heard anything interesting from it.

I have the same complaints for most 'straight' death metal bands, another example is Aeon. Their death metal is boring as hell, but their Country version of their song "God Gives Head In Heaven" is incredible.
Too often they aim for brutal, and forget the interesting.
Other genres do this too, but I think its most common to Death Metal.

There's a ton of really interesting and unique death metal out there if you look for it. Some good Australian stuff too, like Portal, Infinitum and Grenade.

The best DM album I've ever heard though is by a little known outfit from Italy called Electrocution. Sadly they only released one full length, but boy is it ever awesome. Check out a couple of their tracks from YT.

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[The Dark Cyan]

Elegy shits on all from a great height.

Did they play it... the song Elegy I mean?


Yes..... Yes they did.


Cant wait till Saturday! Gonna see Insomnium, Blake, Before the Dawn, Domination Black, Survivours Zero and a few other less important bands.

Its all about the insomnium.

AND ONLY FOR 10€!!!

I love this country.

[Watchers]

I'm going to ban Cyan from this thread, k?

[Silverwolf]

I'm going to ban Cyan from this thread, k?

That would be the stupidest thing you could possibly ever do =P

[Watchers]

All he does is depress me.

[Silverwolf]

All he does is depress me.

At least he didn't leave you alone in a city full of posers.

[Watchers]

You could move to Melbourne and, you know, not fail.

[Silverwolf]

You could move to Melbourne and, you know, not fail.

Yeah.... but no.

[Woody]

lol perth

[nintendo]

Listening to the new Enter Shikari album Common Dreads. Im really liking it so far, only gone through it 2-3 times. Does stray abit from the first album but IMO they seem like a much tighter band.

So far my favs are Solidarity, Wall, The Jester, Hectic and No Sleep Tonight.

Really is hard to classify their sound now though.

Anyone else given it a listen?

[Sweating Bullets]

Anyone thinking of checking out Arch Enemy when they come to Australia?

I have been listening to Rise Of The Tyrant and am liking it quite a bit. The only beef is that Nov period is usually exam time for me. But I might roll the dice and get tix.

[Gnomey_g]

I'll be seeing them, they're playing with Suffocation too. It'll be my third time seeing Arch Enemy and second time seeing Suffocation :D

[.StaticA.]

Arch Enemy eh? Had no idea about that.

Apparently Dream Theater are coming out in December too.

[Sweating Bullets]

ARCH ENEMY with guests Suffocation and Winds Of Plague performing at:

Nov 1st - Capitol, Perth*, 18+
Nov 3rd - Fowlers Live, Adelaide*, Lic/ AA
Nov 5th - The Forum, Melbourne, 18+
Nov 6th - The Roundhouse, Sydney, Lic/ AA
Nov 7th - The Hifi, Brisbane, 18+

*Arch Enemy and Suffocation Only

edit - Outlets:

TICKETS ON SALE FROM THUR JUNE 4th!

Perth - www.moshtix.com (http://www.moshtix.com), 78 Records , Mills Records
Adelaide - www.moshtix.com (http://www.moshtix.com), www.venuetix.com.au (http://www.venuetix.com.au)
Melbourne - www.ticketek.com.au (http://www.ticketek.com.au) , www.moshtix.com (http://www.moshtix.com)
Sydney - www.ticketek.com.au (http://www.ticketek.com.au)
Brisbane - www.hifi.com.au/brisbane (http://www.hifi.com.au/brisbane) , Rockinghorse Records, Moshpit Musi

[Fenrir]

Suffocation, too? Holy ****, I believe I'll go - who's selling tickets?

[AranchineD]

Apparently Dream Theater are coming out in December too.

For the love of god someone please confirm this.

[RunningMild]

Did I mention that Lamb of God, Devildriver and Shadows Fall are apparently coming in December?

[Silverwolf]

Did I mention that Lamb of God, Devildriver and Shadows Fall are apparently coming in December?

No, but I already knew this. Don't really care either.

[Italian Stallion]

For the love of god someone please confirm this.
Can confirm.

Dec. 01 - Auckland, New Zealand - Civic Theatre
Dec. 3 - Brisbane, Australia - Convention Centre
Dec. 05 - Sydney, Australia - Hordern Pavilion
Dec. 07 - Melbourne, Australia - Palais Theatre
Dec. 08 - Melbourne, Australia - Palais Theatre
Dec. 09 - Adelaide, Australia - Thebarton Theatre
Dec. 11 - Perth, Australia - Metro City

The dates were posted on DT's website but were subsequently taken down. Not sure why as there's been no further word...

Wouldn't mind seeing Arch Enemy, but at $80+, I dunno if they're quite worth it.

[Watchers]

So when are all the good bands coming?

:D:D

[Spudzilla]

Wouldn't mind seeing Dream Theater again. They were very good when I saw them around a year ago.

[RunningMild]

So when are all the good bands coming?

:D:D

What, you don't like Slayer and Megadeth either?

[The Dark Cyan]

Im tempted to go see Primordial tonight..... But then there is Insomnium tomorrow...

Which sucks because Sonata Arctica, Norther, Profane Omen, Amorphis and Crimfall are playing tomorrow night elsewhere....

But its ok, Next week ive got my choice between Finntroll, Catamenia, Diablo, Scar Symmetry, Grave, Profane Omen (again lol), Omnium Gatherum, Dauntless.... And a shitload of other bands i dont care about.

Did i mention i missed out on Testament just because i didnt even notice they were playing untill it was too late to buy tickets? So lame!


So..... Hows Australia boys?

[Watchers]

What, you don't like Slayer and Megadeth either?

Urgh. Hell no.


Which sucks because Sonata Arctica, Norther, Profane Omen, Amorphis and Crimfall are playing tomorrow night elsewhere....

But its ok, Next week ive got my choice between Finntroll, Catamenia, Diablo, Scar Symmetry, Grave, Profane Omen (again lol), Omnium Gatherum, Dauntless.... And a shitload of other bands i dont care about.

So..... Hows Australia boys?

Oh you ****.

[The Dark Cyan]

Oh you ****.


I can look into the week after next to see who is playing if you want? ;)

[RunningMild]

If the next band out of Cyan's mouth is Lordi, I'm gonna put my support behind that proposed banning. :p

[Silverwolf]

Chances are hes already missed a couple of Lordi gigs.

[The Dark Cyan]

Chances are hes already missed a couple of Lordi gigs.


Fo real. Lordi are Fins.... They probobly play here every second weekend.

It still hurts me inside how most fins shrug their shoulders in "meh" with Ensiferium, Korpiklaani, Amorphis or someone like that are playing somewhere...



Actually speaking of Lordi i watched their movie a while back..... it was almost as bad as the Cradle of Filth movie "Cradle of Fear"..... But not quite...

[.StaticA.]

Im tempted to go see Primordial tonight..... But then there is Insomnium tomorrow...

Which sucks because Sonata Arctica, Norther, Profane Omen, Amorphis and Crimfall are playing tomorrow night elsewhere....

But its ok, Next week ive got my choice between Finntroll, Catamenia, Diablo, Scar Symmetry, Grave, Profane Omen (again lol), Omnium Gatherum, Dauntless.... And a shitload of other bands i dont care about.

Did i mention i missed out on Testament just because i didnt even notice they were playing untill it was too late to buy tickets? So lame!


So..... Hows Australia boys?

**** off.

[RunningMild]

Fo real. Lordi are Fins

Which is why I mentioned them.

They probobly play here every second weekend.

It still hurts me inside how most fins shrug their shoulders in "meh" with Ensiferium, Korpiklaani, Amorphis or someone like that are playing somewhere...

That's pretty awesome (for them) how these bands can get big record deals and still gig like a local act. Then again, you probably make decent money playing at Finnish venues...

Speaking of Finnish venues, have you been to a place called the Rockturant (sp?)? I hear the lead singer of Lordi is a part-owner.

Actually speaking of Lordi i watched their movie a while back..... it was almost as bad as the Cradle of Filth movie "Cradle of Fear"..... But not quite...

I knew there was something I meant to do! :p

Nah, that movie sounds pretty lame (you are referring to Dark Floors?). If I wanted to watch Lordi killing people for two hours I'd just watch all their music videos. ;)

[Lazlow]

F*** off, Cradle of Fear is awesome! :D

[The Dark Cyan]

**** off.

You know somewhere deep inside you still love me...

Speaking of Finnish venues, have you been to a place called the Rockturant (sp?)? I hear the lead singer of Lordi is a part-owner.


Nah, that movie sounds pretty lame (you are referring to Dark Floors?). If I wanted to watch Lordi killing people for two hours I'd just watch all their music videos. ;)

Lordi's resturant is in Rovaniemi, which is WAAAYYYYY up north inside the acrtic circle. A piss ant little town in the middle of nowhere. Maybe 900km from the coast, where i live.

Although ive always wanted to go to the place. Im a chef, and i LOVE theme resturants.... I went to the most awesome pirate resturant in Estonia once... God damn that rocked.

Oh, a quick google as to why they would put a resturant in Rovaniemi reveals the band members are from there.... Makes sense.

And yes, i was talking about Dark Floors


F*** off, Cradle of Fear is awesome! :D

Hey! You seem to be presuming when i think a movie is "Bad" i think it sucks

HELL NAW

My biggest hobby after metal is "So Bad Its Good" cinema!

I actually have a Cradle of Fear movie poster, Next to Killdozer and Microwave Massacare.

SBIG for the win.

[Lazlow]

Rovaniemi

Pretty sure that's where my olds caught a boat to tour the Arctic Circle and observe polar bears in the wild.

[Fenrir]

F*** off, Cradle of Fear is awesome! :D
IIRC Cradle of Fear is the most blatant example of Canon Sue-ism I've ever seen.

By which I mean, I lol'd.

[Gnomey_g]

It still hurts me inside how most fins shrug their shoulders in "meh" with Ensiferium, Korpiklaani, Amorphis or someone like that are playing somewhere...
To be fair, Ensiferum are pretty meh.

[Italian Stallion]

To be fair, Ensiferum are pretty meh.
Lies and slander. Ensiferum are one of the greatest bands to come out of Finland! :p
Speaking of Ensiferum, their new album's due out next month. Samples here (http://www.myspace.com/drakkarentertainment) and here (http://www.myspace.com/spinefarm).
The sample on the first link sounds awesome.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/reviewpics/ens_afar.jpg

[Silverwolf]

With Jari as their vocalist, they were certainly one of the greatest bands. With Petri, theyre still great, but not brilliant.

Still, new album! woo!

Gnomey, your opinion on all things metal is invalid. =P

[The Dark Cyan]

So i went and saw Insomnium last night as well as a heap of other lesser known bands.

I really only came for insomnium, and spent most of my time socialising.

However one band caught my ear, which was "At Dawn They Sleep". Pretty decent stuff. Apparently they hadnt done anything since 2001 and then decided to reform and play. Entertaining.


Anyhow, onto the Insomnomnomnomnomnium.

Front row and packed full of awesome.

They played like gods. Thight as hell, and really getting into it. Jumping around, working the croud and some of the most intense moshing i have ever seen a band do..... Like the lead guitarist.... he was full body moshing so hard i was worried he was going to snap his spine!

They played a god like set for about 1.5 hours. With 2 tracks from the new album.

Opened with "The Gale" (obviously) and tore through some of their best tracks.

I think my favorite was "Drawn to Black". The croud was fist pumping so hard the barrier was moving forward.


Anyhow, after the show my girlfriends cousin happens to be good friends with members of that band i mentioned before "At dawn they sleep".

So..... Cyan went backstage ;D

AND WENT DRINKING WITH INSOMNIUM LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Anyhow, you have read enough. Taste my images!


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This ones a bit blurry but ****in awesome

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Oh and as for the drinkin, i only got this one photo because it was so damned dark. The bearded guy is the guitarist from At Dawn blah blah blah and the guy with his back to me sitting on my knee..... Well, you can guess.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/thedarkcyan/bandit/080820092456.jpg

[sausage]

What's the bet those skinny bints taking photos were pole-smoking the band after the set?

[RunningMild]

I got my Slayer/Megadeth tix! Did you?

[Silverwolf]

I got my Slayer/Megadeth tix! Did you?

Where to get.

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

I got my Slayer/Megadeth tix! Did you?

Well my mate bought mine today so technically yes :D

[RunningMild]

Where to get.

Ticketmaster.

[Sweating Bullets]

It looks like Melbourne standing area has sold out? wtf....

[Silverwolf]

Ticketmaster.

Sweet, ordered my tickets.
Now I need Arch Enemy tickets.

[the_tic_begins]

My partner bought me a mint copy of Mayhem's - De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas on the weekend. Did i mention that it is the very first pressing (no barcode and no lyrics in the booklet) :) :) :)

[RunningMild]

Sweet, ordered my tickets.

Really? Wow, I thought it was gonna sell out in ten seconds or something... :p

[Silverwolf]

Really? Wow, I thought it was gonna sell out in ten seconds or something... :p

Thats what I was worried about =P

[Sweating Bullets]

Has anyone posted this?

Screamfest:
http://www.screamfest.com.au/
International Acts:
Cynic (USA)
Dark Funeral (Sweden)
Destroyer 666 (Aust/EU)
Destruction (Germany)
Edguy (Germany)
Ensiferum (Finland)
Rotting Christ (Greece)
Sonata Arctica (Finland)
Spawn Of Possession (Sweden)

Local Acts:
Black Majesty (Vic)
Darker Half (NSW)
Defamer (Qld)
Eyefear (Vic)
Eye Of The Enemy (Vic)
Killrazer (NSW)
Synperium (NSW)
Universum (SA)
Vanishing Point
Virgin Black (SA)

Gig in Sydney on New Year's Eve

[AranchineD]

Screamfest is a terrible name for any kind of gig.

[Silverwolf]

Not worth going to, since its in sydney. Although I would love to see d666, destruction, edguy, ensiferum.

[.StaticA.]

FFS why Sydney?
There's more Melb bands on that list than any other city.
This shit should be at Melbourne. At least as well as Sydney.
I hope Cynic come down here at least.

PS: Eye of the Enemy jam where my band jams. Thought the name looked familiar. Bassist is a friend of a friend too. Wow...

[Fenrir]

**** up, that gig belongs in Sydney. Sydney's the only globally significant city in Australia.
Should have more Sydney bands on the bill, too - you can have Black Majesty and Vanishing Point back. >_>

Local Acts:
Darker Half (NSW)
Killrazer (NSW)
Synperium (NSW)
'ey, I know pretty much all of these guys. :cool:

Screamfest is a terrible name for any kind of gig.
^This, sadly.

[Watchers]

Man, I hope Sonata and Edguy do some local shows around Aus. Anyone know if this is the case? Surely they wouldn't come all this way just for one gig.

[RunningMild]

I wouldn't mind seeing Rotting Christ...

[.StaticA.]

Man, I hope Sonata and Edguy do some local shows around Aus. Anyone know if this is the case? Surely they wouldn't come all this way just for one gig.

If they don't come to Melbourne I'm going to stab someone.

[Italian Stallion]

If they don't come to Melbourne I'm going to stab someone.
Second that.

Last time Edguy were here I was underage, and the only all ages gig they did was at Kryal Castle, which I had no way to get to at the time. :mad:

I'm more interested in seeing Ensiferum though - it would be shithouse if they came all the way here only to do one show.. so if they still haven't announced sideshows closer to the date I will seriously consider booking my Screamfest tickets and going up for it.

There's also meant to be one or two more bands announced, and rumour has it one of them is Amorphis. No idea how accurate that is, but one can hope! If they come and there's no side shows, I will definitely be going up for it.

[Fenrir]

Hmm, Ticketek lists separate tickets for each day of the festival, and each costs >$100. Am I to take it I'll have to fork out ~$250 to see everything? And accommodation on top of that...

[Italian Stallion]

From memory there's a 2 day pass for about $190.

[Watchers]

There's also meant to be one or two more bands announced, and rumour has it one of them is Amorphis. No idea how accurate that is, but one can hope! If they come and there's no side shows, I will definitely be going up for it.

This this this.

[Fenrir]

From memory there's a 2 day pass for about $190.
Ah, found it.

[RunningMild]

**** yes, if Amorphis and RC are both on the card I'm buying a ticket.

Also agree that Screamfest is a shithouse name for a metal festival. It's even worse than 'Mawsh for a Cause' (aka. Paws for a Cause, but with metal bands :p ).

On another note, I finally got around to listening to British Steel by Judas Priest and I'm afraid I agree with Lazlow- it's dead boring. Hard to believe it's the same band who did Ram It Down...

[Fenrir]

Apparently Screamfest is named after (and loosely affiliated with) a festival and magazine in Norway.

Both of which are also terribly named. >_>

[Watchers]

Ooh! Icecreamfest!

[The Dark Cyan]

There's also meant to be one or two more bands announced, and rumour has it one of them is Amorphis. No idea how accurate that is, but one can hope! If they come and there's no side shows, I will definitely be going up for it.


Sorry Damo...


In addition to the previously announced Helsinki gig in October, Amorphis will do a full-scale Finnish tour in November and December:

Could still happen, but seems unlikley...

[Italian Stallion]

A 'full-scale' tour of Finland would take all of a week. :p

Stop breaking my hopes, man. I hate you!!

[Silverwolf]

New Ensiferum!! listening now :O

[The Dark Cyan]

A 'full-scale' tour of Finland would take all of a week. :p

Stop breaking my hopes, man. I hate you!!

Dude that stung.... You forget they play the 3 major citys twice each ;D


Also i aint in it to crush yo dreams pal.... Everyone should see Amorphis live, they were pretty damned spectacular.

[Silverwolf]

Also i aint in it to crush yo dreams pal.... Everyone should see Amorphis live, they were pretty damned spectacular.

And they will be again, am I right?

[RunningMild]

Listened to Skyforger today... f'ing brilliant.

[Italian Stallion]

Side shows for almost all the bands on Screamfest listed on the Just Say Rock website, for most cities (Perth included!)!! I'm excited!! :D

[Lazlow]

I don't know what it is, but music just isn't exciting me anymore... I still spin my old favourites, but every new album I pick up these days gets a play or two and ends up shelved.

I feel like I've heard it all before :/

So help me; list some fresh sounding bands I should check out.

[Silverwolf]

THANK GOD THEY LISTENED
**** YEAH

Can't wait for Ensiferum and Destruction.

[.StaticA.]

I don't know what it is, but music just isn't exciting me anymore... I still spin my old favourites, but every new album I pick up these days gets a play or two and ends up shelved.

I feel like I've heard it all before :/

So help me; list some fresh sounding bands I should check out.

Perhaps start listening to some non-metal.
A couple of decent Melbourne bands I've been getting into lately:
Sleep Parade
Martin Martini & The Bone Palace Orchestra (definitely check these guys out)

[Lazlow]

Perhaps start listening to some non-metal.

Been doing that for over the last year now.

[.StaticA.]

Been doing that for over the last year now.
Well, that's a start at least. :p
Check out Martin Martini they're good.

[AranchineD]

I don't know what it is, but music just isn't exciting me anymore... I still spin my old favourites, but every new album I pick up these days gets a play or two and ends up shelved.

I feel like I've heard it all before :/

So help me; list some fresh sounding bands I should check out.

I feel this way quite a bit, usually I go and listen to Nickelback or Jet or something, and then when I come back to my normal music listening everything suddenly seems much better than before...

[Fenrir]

Martin Martini & The Bone Palace Orchestra (definitely check these guys out)
Based on material on myspace, I'm disappointed. Doubly so because the name held so much promise. :(

[Watchers]

Side shows for almost all the bands on Screamfest listed on the Just Say Rock website, for most cities (Perth included!)!! I'm excited!! :D

A shame they group bands into a show rather than touring solo. Still, must get tickets to the Sonata Arctica/Ensiferum/Vanishing Point gig!

Looks like you can pay more and get into the 'after party' as well.... though what that actually entails, I'm not sure :/

[Italian Stallion]

A shame they group bands into a show rather than touring solo. Still, must get tickets to the Sonata Arctica/Ensiferum/Vanishing Point gig!

Looks like you can pay more and get into the 'after party' as well.... though what that actually entails, I'm not sure :/
True, only because I'd like to see both bands do a full set, but all 3 are great bands so I'm sure it'll be a fantastic show.

[Watchers]

Got my ticket for Sonata/Ensiferum/Vanishing Point. ^_^ Anyone else planning on going to the Melbourne gig?

[RunningMild]

No Rotting Christ sideshow for Perth? GTFO.

[Silverwolf]

Amon
Amarth

yeaaaaaaaaa

[Almighty Beanchild]

I don't know what it is, but music just isn't exciting me anymore... I still spin my old favourites, but every new album I pick up these days gets a play or two and ends up shelved.

I feel like I've heard it all before :/

So help me; list some fresh sounding bands I should check out.

I felt like that for a while, especially when it came to metal. Then I started listening to music my friends listened to, mostly Indie/Alternative stuff and got quite into some of that. Now when I pick up new metal bands, I get excited again, and my old stuff sounds better. That isn't a knock against those other genres, some of the new stuff I've been listening to I really love.

I think they key was I oversaturated my listening with nothing BUT metal, and so nothing seemed exciting before. Listening to a broader range of music, I don't get bored or anything, and I really appreciate metal when I listen to it, as it's still my favourite kind of music. It's just not the ONLY kind anymore.

That said, I've been listening to Sabaton recently cause a friend reccomended it. The songs are....hilarious, and bad but unfortunately not hilariously bad, so I don't think I'll be listening to them for long :P

[Silverwolf]

Sabaton are damn entertaining, their new album isnt as good as Primo Victoria though.

[.StaticA.]

Based on material on myspace, I'm disappointed. Doubly so because the name held so much promise. :(

Yeah that's most of their second album. You'd probably enjoy their first one a bit more. Way more unique.

[Kao]

am2fcSNTWOs

[RunningMild]

I don't know what it is, but music just isn't exciting me anymore... I still spin my old favourites, but every new album I pick up these days gets a play or two and ends up shelved.

I feel like I've heard it all before :/

So help me; list some fresh sounding bands I should check out.

I have to be honest with you, I felt this way a while ago. Maybe not so much with metal, but I definitely got sick of hard rock and punk and those sorts of things.

Then I started seeing some local bands and it really rekindled my love of those genres. Everything sounded so raw, so passionate, and somehow struck a balance between familiar and fresh.

So my advice is, if the major label bands are sounding too samey to you, check out your local music venue and see what they're playing there. You may be pleasantly surprised.

As far as major label goes, I've been listening to tons of Running Wild lately, and while they're not the most original band out there, they never fail to entertain IMO. I'd also like to recommend Equilibrium and Wolfchant in the off chance that they are actually original and don't just seem original to me because I'm not familiar with that genre. :p

[Ali G]

Does anyone have any recommendations regarding symphonic metal?

[Watchers]

Since sub-genres are wank, give us an example of bands you're talking about :)

[sausage]

Does anyone have any recommendations regarding symphonic metal?

Symphony X Symphony X Symphony X Symphony X


I'd go for Divine Wings of Tragedy and The Odyssey.

[Fenrir]

If I'm not mistaken, Blind Guardian cover this sort of territory - see my post in the lick thread.

EDIT: for a moment I thought sausage had asked the question.
@Ali G: what Watchers said, at least about "symphonic metal". That's my version of Lazlow's "math metal".

[Lazlow]

Indeed... symphonic power, symphonic black, symphonic goth, symphonic jazz influenced polka rap...

[Lazlow]

Double post, different topic. Just hit up Dimmu's wiki and saw this

In 2009, group members ICS Vortex and Mustis announced their exit from the band. The reasons of the split are rumoured to be due to "years of arguing" however Dimmu Borgir are due to make another announcement on the matter soon. [4] Keyboard player Mustis released the following statement,

Attention to all the worldwide fans of my work with Dimmu Borgir: I feel that I must begin my note to you all by saying that your dedication and interest in my musical work with Dimmu Borgir has been greatly appreciated by me for many, many years and you all have motivated me to continue to push the creative envelope farther each and every day. “You might be able to see where this note is heading and if you are thinking correctly you will know that I am informing you all that I am no longer associated with the band and have left the ranks of Dimmu Borgir effective immediately. “My departure was not entirely of my own accord and while I had felt this change was something imminent for my future, my time had been spent addressing the fact that many songs written by me had not been registered properly under my name in their credits. Without naming every single track, let us just say that a good majority of albums like ‘Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia’ and ‘In Sorte Diaobli’ would have been vastly different had I not composed and created as much as I actually did. Sadly, based on terrible gaps in the communication process and a failure to find logical rationale for why this had been done this way found me hitting wall after wall as opposed to finding a professional and reasonable solution to the problem. My inquiries and investigation into the issues which I wished to resolve and move on from would in the end find me being fired from the group. No discussions about it, just ‘goodbye’ (via text message). “I can say to you that this was not a new dispute and is something that has been going on for some years and since these are my individual creative rights and work that are being denied of me, we shall now let the resolution come from the lawyers instead of dealing with more dishonesty and lies on a one-on-one personal level. On this I cannot say anymore because we will be walking into sticky legal territory. “I mentioned earlier that my fans have motivated me to create great music again and again and they should know that I will continue to do this and shall return to them in the not-too-distant future with material that I hope will keep their metal needs fed. “In advance, I will say that I thank you for notes and texts of support and ask that you please understand that there is not much more I can say on this, nor will be able to answer every single message that I get. I ask you to please keep tabs on my official MySpace page. I will do my best to post what I am legally allowed to share with you so you remain informed.[5]

The following was released by Dimmu Borgir on their website a short time after Mustis',

We regret to inform you that we have parted ways with both Vortex and Mustis. However, we do want to make it perfectly clear that the creative force in the band is highly intact, perhaps even more so than ever. With that being said, we’re currently working on our next album and are excited to start a new chapter in the legacy that is Dimmu Borgir.[6]

The day after, in reply to fan response, Dimmu Borgir stated on their website that the two members were dismissed because of personal and professional differences, citing in particular the dismissed members' caring more for personal profit than the well-being of the band,

Now, auctioning off your band's most recent album on eBay, only signed by yourself, can't be looked upon in any other ways as pure greed, not to mention mockery, towards the rest of the members of the band that you're still in, AND the fans. Attempting to sell a CD of the last album (which you can still get hold of in shops) with only your signature on it for the highest bid is a remarkably low act. ... You threaten to sue your fellow band members for neglect and not treating you right monetary wise. Isn't it typical? You both want to harvest the fruits, but putting labour into it yourself is not so important. See how long that'll last in real life. Ironically, it lasted this long with the band, finally now that time is over.[7]


Mustis was a massive creative force in the band as far as the synth work went, and Simen's voice is unparalled. Will be interesting to see where they go from here.

[Ali G]

Since sub-genres are wank, give us an example of bands you're talking about :)

Yeah, I figured that might be the case. Essentially something in the vein of The Poet and the Pendulum by Nightwish.

[Silverwolf]

Double post, different topic. Just hit up Dimmu's wiki and saw this



Mustis was a massive creative force in the band as far as the synth work went, and Simen's voice is unparalled. Will be interesting to see where they go from here.

Simen = Vortex? If so, I agree. Very curious about where he will go now.

[Lazlow]

Yeah, Simen = Vortex.

And clearly he will replace Garm, in whatever band Garm has just left :D

[Silverwolf]

As long as he makes stuff as good as Quintessence when he was with Borknagar, i'll be happy!

[Fenrir]

Mustis was a massive creative force in the band as far as the synth work went, and Simen's voice is unparalled. Will be interesting to see where they go from here.
As in Dimmu, or Mustis and Simen? Whilst not really enthusiastic about either, wouldn't surprise me if Dimmu become increasingly mediocre. If Mustis and Simen were to start a project together, that might be interesting.

Yeah, I figured that might be the case. Essentially something in the vein of The Poet and the Pendulum by Nightwish.
I'll look it up and get back to you; Blind Guardian is my first suggestion, though.

[.StaticA.]

That's pretty shit news. The best Dimmu stuff is the stuff with Mustis and Vortex.
Maybe Vortex could start Arcturus up again!?

[Watchers]

Yeah, I figured that might be the case. Essentially something in the vein of The Poet and the Pendulum by Nightwish.

Righto... Try:

Blind Guardian - everyone loves BG
More Nightwish
Within Temptation - similar to Nightwish, but slightly less heavy and sophisticated, but Sharon has a beautiful voice
Leaves' Eyes - Again, Liv has a beautiful voice, great atmosphere to the sound
After Forever - some harsh vocals with Floor's voice being the standout (best female voice in metal), faster songs than the others, with some great melodies
Rhapsody - if you like orchestral layers to tracks, check them out - some great compositions. Cheesy to the max though.

Check out the later works of most of those bands, since they get better imo as they go (though Rhapsody deteriorate somewhat). If I think of more, I'll post later.

[Lazlow]

Rhapsody

Now known as Rhapsody of Fire.

And by extension check;
Luca Turilli
Luca Turilli's Dreamquest

Within Temptation - similar to Nightwish, but slightly less heavy and sophisticated, but Sharon has a beautiful voice


Mother Earth is awesome, everything since... eh :/ Haven't heard Enter.

[Silverwolf]

Equilibrium

[Watchers]

Mother Earth is awesome, everything since... eh :/ Haven't heard Enter.

Depends on what you like. I absolutely love Sharon and would listen to her in just about anything.

[Lazlow]

So you've bought Armin van Buuren's Imagine? :p

[AranchineD]

I know I did!

I think I first heard Within Temptation on a free demo CD they were giving away at an Evanescence concert. That...probably coloured my opinion of them somewhat before I even heard them >_>

[Watchers]

I know I did!

I think I first heard Within Temptation on a free demo CD they were giving away at an Evanescence concert. That...probably coloured my opinion of them somewhat before I even heard them >_>

They've been around way longer than Evanescence.... and will be around way longer.

Also:

Epica - if you like Nightwish, you'll like Epica
Kamelot - great power band.

Oh, and Crimfall are awesome, if you like harsh vocals.

[AranchineD]

They've been around way longer than Evanescence.... and will be around way longer.

Oh, I actually did listen to the CD, and quickly changed my mind about them, I have no doubt you'll be right about them being around for a while longer!

[fearofthesky]

Depends on what you like. I absolutely love Sharon and would do her in just about anything.

Fixed!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/KissOfHades/827ac07d.jpg

[Lazlow]

Picked up 3 Inches of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom today.

This is a very retro album from the band's stripped back and simplified sound, to the analog sounding production. Gone are a lot of the rabid drumming and frenetic riffs that were littered through Fire Up The Blades, Here Waits Thy Doom is like a marriage between Priest, Maiden, Manowar and Saxon. Meat and potatoes melodic metal.

Gone are also Jamie Hooper's hardcore screams, having damaged his vocal chords prior to Ozzfest '07, he sat out most of 07/08 with guitarist Justin Hagberg filling in. Jamie eventually recovered but never reclaimed his spot in the lineup. 3ioB now doesn't have a single founding member left in the lineup - though Cam Pipes has appeared on all their releases.

Only 4 songs in, and so far I can say its as good as anything they've done, but also rather different. Opinion will be divided over the change in sound, I'm really indifferent as I'm enjoying it just the same.

YEQW-dfhug0

[Kao]

iFK99QPHDfo

[Lazlow]

Picked up;

Equilibrium - Sagas
Tyr - By the Light of the Northern Star

both are f***ing awesome, and everyone should get them.

fu2bgwcv43o

Not bad for a island with a population less than the MCG's capacity.

[Silverwolf]

The awesomeness of Sagas has already been ranted on about by myself (and others), multiple times.

The Dethalbum II has leaked. I'm still forming an opinion on it, it's nowhere near as amusing as the first, but the songs seem to be better musically.

[Italian Stallion]

The awesomeness of Sagas has already been ranted on about by myself (and others), multiple times.

The Dethalbum II has leaked. I'm still forming an opinion on it, it's nowhere near as amusing as the first, but the songs seem to be better musically.
It's true. Equilibrium in general are a common topic of conversation. They're a fantastic band, I just wish they'd get to releasing more albums!

As I mentioned over MSN, I reckon the main thing with Dethalbum II is that unlike season 1, we didn't watch season 2 over and over and over again, so we don't know the songs in and out, back to front. The ones I did know well prior to hearing the album I think are fantastic. The vocals are generally easier to understand in the show's versions of the songs too, so when we hear the album we knew what he was singing about straight away... chances are most of it is comedy gold! The musicianship has definitely taken a step up though.

Edit: Hadn't heard that Tyr song before, Laz, it's pretty class. Going to have to get the album!

[Lazlow]

The awesomeness of Sagas has already been ranted on about by myself (and others), multiple times.

Awesome!

It's true. Equilibrium in general are a common topic of conversation.

Fantastic!

You guys are the coolest! I did buy it after all the recommendations though, and was merely reiterating the sentiments that its a must have album. Sorry to be so late to the party >_>

Right now though, I'm digging Tyr's album more. :D

[Silverwolf]

Ragnarok was a pretty cool album so it seems like I have some downloading to do!

[adam_91vn]

The Dethalbum II


Love it. More metal goodness

[Silverwolf]

I'll meet you on the battlerock.

[Lazlow]

Listening to Sagas a bit more now, definitely reminds me of Scourge of Malice/Engraved in Black era Graveworm.

[Silverwolf]

Except that its much happier and folkier.
And german.
Get their first album, Turis Fratyr if you haven't already, it's just as good IMO.

[Lazlow]

Eggman sent me some of Turis Fratyr a fair while back.

The music is certainly lighter in parts, but I don't know about happy. They have their fair share of dark moments as well.

[.StaticA.]

Guess what:
Opeth are coming out in November!!!!!
WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silverwolf]

Guess what:
Opeth are coming out in November!!!!!
WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Bit late, gnomey pointed that out in The Gigs Thread.
Perth gig please =( I would love to see them again.

[Watchers]

Guess what:
Opeth are coming out in November!!!!!
WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

AGAIN? Sigh.

[Gnomey_g]

New Immortal album is out in a few days omg omg omg omg omg!

[Silverwolf]

New Immortal album is out in a few days omg omg omg omg omg!

o
m
g

Sweet! =o

[Italian Stallion]

That shit is crazy. I didn't realise it was so soon! Can't wait!

[Gnomey_g]

Yeah me neither till I saw an ad for it in the latest Terrorizer :O

[Fenrir]

Guess what:
Opeth are coming out in November!!!!!
WEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, sweet - maybe this time they'll play The Leper Affinity; also, maybe this time I'll bother to see more of the gig and spend less time out back. >_>

Anyway, I'm struggling to keep track of all the gigs now (probably because I haven't bothered trying), so now's probably as good a time as ever to collate a list:

Opeth
Arch Enemy/Suffocation
Amon Amarth (http://www.justsayrock.com.au/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=30&vmcchk=1&Itemid=30)
Screamfest

...who am I missing?

[Gnomey_g]

KREATOR

Also Slayer/Megadeth

[Silverwolf]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL SHALLLLLLLLLLLL FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Holy shit new immortal.

Edit: just given it a good listen. I give it ****ing Awesome/10

[Gnomey_g]

Yeah it's pretty badass :D Very much in the style of Sons of Northern Darkness but there's nothing wrong with that!

[Almighty Beanchild]

KREATOR

Also Slayer/Megadeth

I was wondering if you were going to Slayer/Megadeth! Should try to catch up if you are.

[Silverwolf]

I was wondering if you were going to Slayer/Megadeth! Should try to catch up if you are.

Mini meet at Slayer/Megadeth!

[Almighty Beanchild]

Mini meet at Slayer/Megadeth!

Holy shit you are finally 18.

[Silverwolf]

Holy shit you are finally 18.

Finally!!~~!!~~!!`~!111!

[Zip]

If anyone's interested, Red Moon is on tonight for you Melbourne folk. It's above Insignia on cnr of King and Flinders st. Opens about 9ish.

[Watchers]

New Scar Symmetry (or Scary Symmetry if you're Silverwolf) is decent, surprisingly. The new singer is no 'the old singer' but seems to do a decent job impersonating him.

[Silverwolf]

Kreator tonight!

SCREW YOU GNOME IM GOING TO HAVE FUN WITHOUT YOU






=(

[The Dark Cyan]

New Scar Symmetry (or Scary Symmetry if you're Silverwolf) is decent, surprisingly. The new singer is no 'the old singer' but seems to do a decent job impersonating him.

Its actually 2 different singers who are both excellent and in much better bands. The old singer is a crybaby faggit anyhow ;D

Also hai everyone :3

[Silverwolf]

For those who like Equilibrium's stuff, you should check out Karlahan, they're a similar band from Spain but they're a little less epic than Equilibrium and focus more on being atmospheric.
Their vocalist also did guest vocals on Blut Im Auge on Equilibrium's Sagas.


Plus its a free download!
http://www.myspace.com/karlahan
http://rapidshare.com/files/287530198/Karlahan_-_A_Portrait_of_Life__Official_Release_.rar

[Almighty Beanchild]

Slayer/Megadeth were good, though I would have preferred to be in standing rather than seats, but whatever. Megadeth, I dunno, Dave Mustaine's vocals just sound tired and were getting completely drowned out by the music. Maybe that was just Challenge Stadium being a shitty venue, I dunno.

Slayer were ****ing awesome though. It felt like your body was just being pounded by a wall of sound, and the vocalist was easily audible (so I don't think it was the venue) and ****ing intense. Slayer just went so much harder than Megadeth. Also they had FIRE.

[Italian Stallion]

Strangely, pretty much every report I've read so far of the gig in other states has said that Slayer were boring, and it just felt 'tired', whereas Megadeth were absolutely amazing. That could be in part to Araya's health issue though. After having seen Megadeth about 4 times now, though, I'd say their WA performance would be at least partially due to acoustics or mixing.. they've been very good every time I've seen them.

Kind of wish I went now, they apparently played quite a good set!

[Silverwolf]

It felt like your body was just being pounded by a wall of sound, and the vocalist was easily audible (so I don't think it was the venue) and ****ing intense. Slayer just went so much harder than Megadeth. Also they had FIRE.


But still, Slayer had nothing on Kreator, when I left Kreator I could barely walk properly, it was that brutal :P
It was a pretty good gig, but it wasn't anywhere near as fun as Kreator was.

Also you know how you said you saw someone smoking a joint in the crowd during Megadeth?
There were four people all around me smoking joints during Slayer =P

[Almighty Beanchild]

But still, Slayer had nothing on Kreator, when I left Kreator I could barely walk properly, it was that brutal :P
It was a pretty good gig, but it wasn't anywhere near as fun as Kreator was.

Also you know how you said you saw someone smoking a joint in the crowd during Megadeth?
There were four people all around me smoking joints during Slayer =P

That is ****ing awesome. Should have asked for a toke :D

You seem pretty gay for that Kreator gig, yeah. :P

[Lazlow]

when I left Kreator I could barely walk properly

Ha! Always knew Kreator were a bunch of f*****s!

[adam_91vn]

Can't stop listening to the new between the buried me album. Almost as good as Colors

[Satanarchist]

Took me a while to get into them, but the recent Protest The Hero album is pretty sweet.

Clicky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypCdGNe3Bvs)

The singer makes some retarded expressions though.

[Silverwolf]

Hollenthon have a new EP out, its pretty cool and I still haven't listened to the last song.
I feel theres still so much more potential in them though, they could be absolutely brilliant.

I'll be happy if all their future stuff is as enjoyable as Tyrants and Wraiths though.

[Silverwolf]

Addicted from The Devin Townsend Project leaked a few days ago. The only description i can think of for it is Absolutely ****in' Awesome. It's a lot more 'pop' than his other albums, but if anything that just makes it even more enjoyable to listen to.

It's like this guy can't make bad music at all~



Also, you ****ing posers need to ****ing post more.

[Lazlow]

He has though.

[Silverwolf]

He has though.

Yeah I wasn't being really serious. I love the vast majority of his stuff though.

[Satanarchist]

Taste the Djent! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGmzlhfIU8g)

[RunningMild]

I'm not sure if they even count as 'metal' anymore, but has anyone else listened to Rammstein's latest album, entitled "Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da"?

It's definitely their worst (or 'least good' :p ) album yet, but it still has it's fair share of great songs. Get it for free if you can.

[Lazlow]

I stopped bothering when they released Reise, Reise. After Mutter they seemed more inclined to focus on Til's vocal rather than catchy hard edged hooks.

[RunningMild]

I stopped bothering when they released Reise, Reise. After Mutter they seemed more inclined to focus on Til's vocal rather than catchy hard edged hooks.

I still thought Reise, Reise was one of their best efforts. Rosenrot was a bit generic but still had some epic moments. But yeah, the latest one is inconsistent and pretty meh, with a few really solid tracks. If you didn't even like Reise, Reise, you sure as heck won't like this one.

[Lazlow]

They peaked with Sehnsucht, everything else since pales in comparison.

[RunningMild]

They peaked with Sehnsucht, everything else since pales in comparison.

I actually think Mutter and Reise Reise > Sehnsucht. My friends all agree that Mutter is the peak.

But yeah, if you don't even like Mutter, don't even bother downloading the new one for free! The only decent songs are Mutter-esque (except for Pussy which sounds a bit like the pre-Mutter stuff IMO).

[Lazlow]

I think you and your friends are crazy :p

Sehnsucht, Engel, Tier, Du hast, Spiel mit mir, Klavier... all such classic tracks.

[RunningMild]

I think you and your friends are crazy :p

Sehnsucht, Engel, Tier, Du hast, Spiel mit mir, Klavier... all such classic tracks.

I agree that those songs are freakin' awesome (except for Klavier, didn't really like that one), but how about Mein Hertz Brennt, Links 2 3 4, Sonne, Ich Will, Feur Frei, Mutter, Speiluhr, Adios... :p

Or if I want to jump to the defence of Reise Reise, there's the title track, Mein Teil (my fave Rammstein song ever), Dalai Lama, Keine Lust, Stein Um Stein, Amour...

I don't really care, they're all awesome albums IMO. I could just as easily say that the first four are tied for first place, Rosenrot is second and the new one is third. :p

[Silverwolf]

Ruoska are like a Finnish Rammstein.

Except they aren't shit. Check them out.

[RunningMild]

And Rotting Christ are like a Greek Rammstein who aren't shit! :p

(well, their later stuff is)

[Fenrir]

Hmm, I said some unpleasant things about The Meads of Asphodel at one point, didn't I? That wasn't very considerate of me, was it?

I take them back. :)

[Silverwolf]

Hmm, I said some unpleasant things about The Meads of Asphodel at one point, didn't I? That wasn't very considerate of me, was it?

I take them back. :)

I don't remember much of their stuff, I only remember that it was strange as hell.

[AranchineD]

With Leviathan now in hand, I now have Mastodon's entire discography.

yea boi :cool:

[AranchineD]

With Leviathan now in hand, I now have Mastodon's entire discography.

yea boi :cool:

[adam_91vn]

Top cd worth metioning twice.

[AranchineD]

I was going to fix it up, but you know what, you're absolutely right!

[Italian Stallion]

And Rotting Christ are like a Greek Rammstein who aren't shit! :p

(well, their later stuff is)
What? I'm really not feeling any similarities between the two aside from that German song by Rotting Christ. <_< Good band though!

Ruoska on the other hand pretty much are Rammstein. Shame about their faggy outfits!

[JimmyKane]

With Leviathan now in hand, I now have Mastodon's entire discography.

yea boi :cool:

You had Remission and Call of The Mastodon before Leviathan?

[AranchineD]

The JB Hi-Fi I go to has the annoying habit of not having the EXACT CDs that I want, I've been waiting a while for them to even have it out on the shelf.

[.StaticA.]

eBay! Thank the Aussie $ for making it even cheaper for convenience!

[RunningMild]

What? I'm really not feeling any similarities between the two aside from that German song by Rotting Christ. <_< Good band though!

The only albums I've listened to in full so far are Theogonia and Genesis, and there are quite a few songs that IMO sound just like post-Mutter Rammstein. The same voice, the same kind of riffs, the same electronic additions. Theogonia more so than Genesis.

I'll go through and pick out the individual songs if you're interested.

[RunningMild]

HOLY ****!

PATHOGEN are having an EP launch/return show at the Amplifier Bar on Friday (Nov 20)!

THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ Gnomey and Silverwolf- if you guys aren't there I will lose all respect for you! :p

[Silverwolf]

HOLY ****!

PATHOGEN are having an EP launch/return show at the Amplifier Bar on Friday (Nov 20)!

THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ Gnomey and Silverwolf- if you guys aren't there I will lose all respect for you! :p

I was there, and it was ****ing AWESOME. Pathogen put on a brilliant show, I really hope they decide to keep together and play more shows.

Also, gnomey didn't go because hes ****ing hopeless, I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't come to Amon Amarth on Tuesday either.

[RunningMild]

http://www.gpforums.co.nz/attachment.php?postid=5983533


"I saw Pathogen live." :p

[Silverwolf]

Who were you! I wore my blackguard shirt and stood around in various places.

[Fenrir]

By good, do we mean typical Pathogen good, or holy-frick-Pathogen-have-improved-recently-and-are-now-mind-blowing good?

[Lazlow]

Picked up Nile's latest "Those Whom the Gods Detest" today... will give verdict when this damned headache passes.

[RunningMild]

Who were you! I wore my blackguard shirt and stood around in various places.

So you were the guy in the Blackguard shirt! I had an Ozzy Osbourne (Black Rain cover) t-shirt and an ankle-length jacket. The two guys I was with were wearing Iron Maiden and Cannibal Corpse t-shirts respectively. And I'm starting to think that we were right next to each other all night and didn't even know it! :p

Speaking of Pathogen, I just finished listening to Remnants. The intro (144,000) is pretty good, the two songs they played on the night (Reverence and Severed And Frayed) are f'ing excellent, Swansong is an acoustic instrumental which is not what you'd expect but still very good, and Anything, Anything... well, it's not bad, but it's so mainstream! It sounds like a Bullet For My Valentine song without the singing bits. Overall, if you ever liked Pathogen it's an obvious must-buy.

[Silverwolf]

By good, do we mean typical Pathogen good, or holy-frick-Pathogen-have-improved-recently-and-are-now-mind-blowing good?

The EP is typical Pathogen good, imo. But their stuff live was mind blowingly good =P

Also, Mr_M, I remember the jacket, but not what you look like =P

[Lazlow]

Nearly through the first listening of the new Nile album, and its really just more of the same. Better than Iphytallic, but nothing terribly different. I'll still prefer Annihilation of the Wicked probably because it was the first Nile album I heard. Nothing on Those Whome the Gods Detest comes close to Lashed to the Slave Stick, or Cast Down the Heretic.

Also, first song from the new Fear Factory.

TfekNwxK0e4

Whilst its kinda shit out they just outed two established members like Herrera and Wolbers, Dino is simply a better guitarist for this band, and Hoglan is a better drummer overall. This song is very promising, very reminiscent of Obsolete/Demanufacture material.

[Silverwolf]

Anything, Anything... well, it's not bad, but it's so mainstream! It sounds like a Bullet For My Valentine song without the singing bits.

I just discovered that this song is a cover of a song done by an American pop/punk band called Dramarama.
Goddamn =/


FF are back? Interesting. Dino makes Fear Factory awesome, and Hoglan? oh my!

[Lazlow]

Yeah earlier this year Burton/Dino/Stroud/Hoglan annouced a new project... later it was learned this project was a "reorganized" Fear Factory. There's apparently a legal battle over the name between burton/dino and wolbers/herrera as its apparently jointly owned... or some shit.

[RunningMild]

I just discovered that this song is a cover of a song done by an American pop/punk band called Dramarama.
Goddamn =/

Ah, so it's a cover? At least they're not going soft on us then. :p