Metal Thread VII: The Mosh Pit Don't Start 'Til We Walk In

[Moff Chumley]

Indie Thread
VII



Welcome to the latest iteration of this refuge of all things lofi and DIY, if not punk rock. No enthusiasm allowed.

Let's establish some ground rules:
The Breeders are better than Pixies.
The Olivia Tremor Control is better than Neutral Milk Hotel.
Sebadoh is better than Dinosaur Jr.
Guided by Voices is better than Pavement.
Indie Rock ended in 2002 with Source Tags and Codes, anything after that is Fake Indie and should be mocked.

Previous Threads:
Metal Thread II (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112038)
Metal Thread III (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132921)
Metal Thread IV (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150811)
Metal Thread V (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=181577)
Metal Thread VI (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224632)

Reminder that Faulty punked you guys.

[Comrade]

all things tr00 and kvlt

Don't forget br00tal.

[ex cathedra]

My copy of Dopesmoker shipped yesterday. Who buys albums, right?


Don't forget br00tal.

So needy. :smallwink:

[eyeofsaulot]

A what reference?

The Dark Lord will not be pleased.

[Feytalist]

A what reference?

I don't even really know who that is.

[Killer Angel]

Me neither. It must be something obscure, known only by true cultists.

edit: all hail the new thread!

[Faulty]

The Enterprise don't start 'til we walk in (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZWaWrvJ7nA). Also lol (http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Zarach_%27Baal%27_Tharagh/13677). That guy has a super long, super poorly rated discography.

[Feytalist]

Also lol (http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Zarach_%27Baal%27_Tharagh/13677). That guy has a super long, super poorly rated discography.

Thanks for providing me with a very amusing couple of minutes :smallbiggrin:

Although you kinda have to feel bad for the guy. All he wants to do is make some meaningful music, and all that's standing in the way of that is his apparent lack of talent.

[Faulty]

I can sympathize, but still, damn. Reverend J.R. Preston of Tjolgtjar is similar. He makes a lot of BM and really cares about it and has some crappy releases, but at least a good chunk of his music is good.

[godspit]

Oh my, let me count the levels of irony....


The Enterprise don't start 'til we walk in (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZWaWrvJ7nA). Also lol (http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Zarach_%27Baal%27_Tharagh/13677). That guy has a super long, super poorly rated discography.

Made my day.

[DraPrime]

So Sonata Arctica has been streaming their new album (http://media.nuclearblast.de/bands/Splash/SonataArctica_SGHN/index.html). Gotta say, I'm sad that it didn't impress me more. Only the Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful) is pretty good, as are Cinderblox and the two Wildfire songs. Besides that though...meh.

[godspit]

Sonata Arctica has been rather mediocre for a while, (weighing in the fact that that particular aspect of metal doesn't appeal to me, so looking at it objectively is a tad bit difficult).

[Faulty]

I reviewed the latest Lunar Aurora (http://worshipbastet.blogspot.com/2012/05/lunar-aurora-hoagascht-2012.html) on my blagh. For those of you who haven't touched it but might be interested, I've also reviewed the newest Sigh and Revenge thus far.

[DraPrime]

Sonata Arctica has been rather mediocre for a while, (weighing in the fact that that particular aspect of metal doesn't appeal to me, so looking at it objectively is a tad bit difficult).

Yeah, they haven't exactly been great since Unia. Still, I was hoping for some change. They show an ability to write good songs, they just don't seem to be able to carry it through a full album.

[Space Admiral]

So Sonata Arctica has been streaming their new album (http://media.nuclearblast.de/bands/Splash/SonataArctica_SGHN/index.html). Gotta say, I'm sad that it didn't impress me more. Only the Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful) is pretty good, as are Cinderblox and the two Wildfire songs. Besides that though...meh.

I declare this the least metal song title.

[DraPrime]

I declare this the least metal song title.

Well, it is Sonata Arctica.

[Faulty]

I've never been a particular fan of that really wussy power metal for that reason. ;\

[Halberd]

I've never been a particular fan of that really wussy power metal for that reason. ;\
Agree with you there. However, power metal doesn't have to be wussy. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x1x-rN9wl-M)

Also, found a cool unsigned prog metal group, Watershine. Check 'em out.

Their demo. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lotcxoyvDno)

The instrumental version. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LUyQx9cQaD4)

[eyeofsaulot]

Agree with you there. However, power metal doesn't have to be wussy. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x1x-rN9wl-M)
Admittedly, Edguy is less wussy than Sonata Arctica, but I think bands like Manticora (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLjO3pYr6o) and Pharaoh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLwon0fcIc) would be better examples.

/tryingtogiveManticoramoreexposure

[fergo]

Anyone fans of Eluveitie (www.eluveitie.ch)?:smallamused:

[godspit]

Eluveitie have never really impressed me. Turisas have always been more impressive, even though recently they seem to be reveling in their success a little too much.

For those who are unfortunate enough to be in the hot Californian sun, here (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2qjAL1Z8Ws) is something to help you stay frostbitten.

[Space Admiral]

Anyone fans of Eluveitie (www.eluveitie.ch)?:smallamused:

Used to be. Saw them live once, and while it was fun, it wasn't too special. I don't listen to them anymore.

[DraPrime]

I haven't listened to much Eluveitie, but I do know that Of Fire, Wind & Wisdom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DYKsQqQgSk) is an outstanding song.

[RebelRogue]

Hey all. Even though I listen to a lot of stuff these days, I still consider myself a metalhead at heart. I'm an old fart though, so don't expect me to be up-to-date on all of it :smallbiggrin:


Manticora (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLjO3pYr6o)
Actucally, two of my childhood friends play in Manticora.

[WhamBamSam]

Admittedly, Edguy is less wussy than Sonata Arctica, but I think bands like Manticora (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLjO3pYr6o) and Pharaoh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXLwon0fcIc) would be better examples.

/tryingtogiveManticoramoreexposureManticora are one of those bands that I'll pass through when looking through youtube for new music, and just not really register until someone specifically points them out to me. I like what I'm hearing, now that I'm bothering to pay attention.

Pharaoh have been on my list of things-to-listen-to-more-of for a while. I've been fond of Tim Aymar since hearing his work in Control Denied.

It would also be remiss of us not to mention that Iced (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpCFq-xsFG8) Earth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i758tgh7J48&feature=related) are still the biggest and meanest in the Power Metal playground.

Blind Guardian used (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N117aqVkA0&feature=related) to be a bit more aggressive than they've been on their past few albums, but even with the recent pepperings of prog/symphonic/synth elements in the music, they still have a fair bit of bite (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0WxRRLVbnc&feature=related).

On the more obscure front, Persuader (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_np0qN3s4s&feature=related) are solid, the album (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8N458q2CqQ&feature=related) that Pyramaze did with Matt Barlow was pretty cool, and Cellador (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NM0-AdwG9Y&feature=related) are decent.

[Hawkfrost000]

Anyone fans of Eluveitie (www.eluveitie.ch)?:smallamused:

Not really, I can get the same effect from bands like ElvenKing or Equilibrium.

So me and my friend decided to create a band after spending some time together at a band camp (in the words of my friend "you can sing, i can play lets go!"). So far its coming along really well. We have two finished original songs and ideas for more, mostly folky death metal, as well as some really sick covers; Phantom of the Opera (nightwish version) and The Trooper.

Nothing really serious, one or two afternoons a week, but i think we sound really good. We are looking at eventually getting some gigs once we have a few more songs, but there aren't too many all ages venues around my city and we are both too young to drink (technically :smalltongue:)

I was wondering if the Metal Thread had any words of wisdom about making metal.

DM

[Space Admiral]

I was wondering if the Metal Thread had any words of wisdom about making metal.

DM

Slams. Lots of slams.

[Killer Angel]

I haven't listened to much Eluveitie, but I do know that Of Fire, Wind & Wisdom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DYKsQqQgSk) is an outstanding song.

Yep, Spirit is a very good album. And Tegernako live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOJMBrCNyUg) is amazing

[Faulty]

For those who are unfortunate enough to be in the hot Californian sun, here (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2qjAL1Z8Ws) is something to help you stay frostbitten.

That was good. Also cold (www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGItLHOCSrs).

[grimbold]

i'm still mad moff

[Faulty]

I have a guest post (http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/black-metal-that-rocks.html) up on grimbold's blog. It's about rock influenced black metal. Read iiiiiit.

[DraPrime]

On the more obscure front, Persuader (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_np0qN3s4s&feature=related) are solid, the album (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8N458q2CqQ&feature=related) that Pyramaze did with Matt Barlow was pretty cool, and Cellador (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NM0-AdwG9Y&feature=related) are decent.

Speaking of Persuader, the singer was in two other bands that have done great work. Savage Circus, which has the former drummer of Blind Guardian, and an American band called Dark Empire, which is a personal favorite of mine. Both are well worth checking out. If you like older Blind Guardian, then Savage Circus is especially good.

[Feytalist]

Anyone fans of Eluveitie (www.eluveitie.ch)?:smallamused:

Yeah, over here. Helvetios wasn't brilliant, but it's still pretty good. I like their brand of folk music. Evocation I was great, and I'm looking forward to Evocation II.


Eluveitie have never really impressed me. Turisas have always been more impressive, even though recently they seem to be reveling in their success a little too much.

Turisas is great too. Stand Up and Fight is growing on me. I'll have to see what they do with their next album to pass any judgement, though.


It would also be remiss of us not to mention that Iced (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpCFq-xsFG8) Earth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i758tgh7J48&feature=related) are still the biggest and meanest in the Power Metal playground.

Word.


Not really, I can get the same effect from bands like ElvenKing or Equilibrium.

Equilibrium yes, but Elvenking not so much. I really dislike their vocalist's voice. But Red Silent Tides was pretty okay, actually.

[grimbold]

I declare this the least metal song title.
eeyup


I have a guest post (http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/black-metal-that-rocks.html) up on grimbold's blog. It's about rock influenced black metal. Read iiiiiit.

YUS
read it
NAO
and um... there are ads now, thoughts?

[Faulty]

New Deathspell Omega song (http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-deathspell-omega-abrasive-swirling-murk/).

[grimbold]

i just discovered Broken Hope (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkYCPr7MAE4)

O.o

it's like black metal meets meshuggah.. Oo

[Marillion]

Agree with you there. However, power metal doesn't have to be wussy. (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x1x-rN9wl-M)
Us wusses prefer the term heartfelt, thank you very much:smallannoyed:

[Feytalist]

So I've been on a Windir binge lately.

Which nicely segued into a Vreid and Cor Scorpii binge.

[Faulty]

So I've been on a Windir binge lately.

Which nicely segued into a Vreid and Cor Scorpii binge.

Haven't listened to either of these bands, but someone on the MA forums asked for stuff similar to Windir and got suggested Sigtyr (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkGqjKYiJHY) and Mistur (http://youtu.be/bnasGLRy5hw).

Anyway, new Burzum is officially out. Not sure how to feel. It sounds like a continuation of the sound of Fallen somewhat but it just doesn't have the same kick or brilliant composition. :smallsigh:

[DraPrime]

So I found out that my friend's band (http://www.myspace.com/aversed) is getting to open for Rhapsody of Fire, and he's gotten to open for Turisas before. I'm quite jealous.

[godspit]

Anyway, new Burzum is officially out. Not sure how to feel. It sounds like a continuation of the sound of Fallen somewhat but it just doesn't have the same kick or brilliant composition. :smallsigh:

Yeah, it's rather disappointing.

I don't really hear the Black Metal in "Broken Hope".

Found this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH01hQ0vM60) a bit ago and put off sharing it until now. Sounds pretty cool.

[grimbold]

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/online_downloads/children_medieval_band_opens_for_rammstein.html
that is amazing:smallbiggrin:

[Faulty]

New Panopticon track (http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-track-from-panopticons-kentucky/).

[Feytalist]

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/online_downloads/children_medieval_band_opens_for_rammstein.html
that is amazing:smallbiggrin:

That is so awesome.

That 5 year old girl is more badass than I will ever be.

[Killer Angel]

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/online_downloads/children_medieval_band_opens_for_rammstein.html
that is amazing:smallbiggrin:

This calls for Los Gauchos and their special guest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7l-FrM0F4U)!

[Feytalist]

New Anathema album out. I didn't even know they still made music. But they do prog rock these days, so whatever.

You know, sometimes I wish someone would just release an album that sounds exactly like The Silent Enigma. It's a shame Anathema didn't stick longer with that sound.


Also new Sonata Arctica out. Heh. It's apparently pretty good? Eh, I'll put it at the bottom of my to-get list.

[grimbold]

That is so awesome.

That 5 year old girl is more badass than I will ever be.

more badass than all of us together

[Faulty]

I know some of you guys like symphonic black metal. Found Welicoruss (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgw3TUfeBVQ) while ******* about on Metal Archives.


Also new Sonata Arctica out. Heh. It's apparently pretty good?


new Sonata Arctica It's apparently pretty good?


Sonata Arctica pretty good

what

[godspit]

Those kids are going places.

I gave the Sonata Arctica album a listen because I was really bored and had nothing to do other than listen to music and act disapproved. To me, it sounds like every other Sonata Arctica album out there.

[Feytalist]

what

Yes.

Anecdotal evidence, mind. I'm not too psyched about it myself.


So. Marduk. Yes/no?

[Killer Angel]

Yes.

Anecdotal evidence, mind. I'm not too psyched about it myself.


So. Marduk. Yes/no?

I'm not a great fan, but IMO Panzer Division Marduk is a must have. If only for the amazing title. :smallwink:

[Faulty]

So. Marduk. Yes/no?

I find them mostly boring, but the second half of Nightwing is good.

EDIT: A counter to the Rammstein kids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiT9WXOSAr8).

[grimbold]

I find them mostly boring, but the second half of Nightwing is good.

EDIT: A counter to the Rammstein kids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiT9WXOSAr8).

that is just pathetic...

here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8y0fzsh0nU&feature=related) is miskatonic at high school

that (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa9YS7bj9Wo&feature=related) is incredible

[Faulty]

New review (http://worshipbastet.blogspot.com/2012/05/mondstille-seelenwund-2012.html). Some of you might like the album.

[DraPrime]

So I just got back from a concert. Five bands played, and oh man was it awesome. I think that it's been a long time since I liked every band to play at a show. Allow me to give a rundown of how it went.

Aversed: (http://www.myspace.com/aversed)
The first of three local bands that opened for this show. I missed the beginning of their set, and being the first ones they didn't get to play long. Still, they were good. They're a sort of melodic thrashy kind of metal, with harsh vocals. I'll admit, I have a bit of an affinity for this band because two friends of mine are in it, so I might be a bit biased towards them, but I do think that they're a legitimately solid band. Still, they were the weakest of the five that played tonight, so they've got some improving to do.

In Harm's Way: (http://www.myspace.com/inharmswayofficial)
This was the next local band. They were a very good power metal band, with fairly good stage presence. They were clearly more experienced than Aversed, which worked in their favor. The vocalist was both a good singer, and a very good guitarist. I liked them enough that I bought merchandise from them on the spot, even though I'd never heard them before. It was a pretty sweet deal; a t shirt, button, and CD all for $10.

Forevers Fallen Grace: (http://www.myspace.com/foreversfallengrace)
Not perhaps the most metal of names, but they more than made up for it with their music. The crowd absolutely loved them and was very hyped up for them. Like the two bands before them, they were local. Had I more money, I probably would have bought a shirt from them too. The singer is an utter maniac, in the best way possible. Also, he bears a strange resemblance to Tim Curry.

Voyager: (http://www.myspace.com/voyageraustralia)
Finally, a band that wasn't local. Coming all the way from Australia, Voyager put on an incredible show. I hadn't listened to them before, but they blew me away. Their songs were fantastic, and in the middle of their set we had a fun little medley that ranged from a metal version of the Ghostbuster's theme song, to the America (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI) song. Check them out if you don't know them.

Rhapsody of Fire (http://www.myspace.com/rhapsodyoffireband)
These guys headlined, and put on a great show. A lot of good classic songs were played, along with some of their better new work. Surprisingly it was during their set that a real mosh pit got going. We had heavier bands before that, but I guess people were saving their energy for the headliners. Fabio is a fantastic frontman, and there a few cool moments when he actually came of the stage and was standing right in the middle of the crowd singing. I was never a really avid fan, but they made the show well worth my money.

[Feytalist]

So. Marduk. Yes/no?

Yeah, no. They're just so... bland.


Rhapsody, oh man. They're just a bit too cheesy even for me. But I think they'd put on a great live show.

I'd like to see how Fabio does with Kamelot.

[Faulty]

The second half of Nightwing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDyYNmqj7QE) is decent, honestly.

[grimbold]

sounds like a sweet gig dragonprime!

[godspit]

There are certain songs I quite enjoy of Marduk, but other than those few songs ("The Sun has Failed", "Throne of Rats", "Bleached Bones", "Fistf***ing god's planet" to name a few) the rest of their songs don't impress me.

[Space Admiral]

There are certain songs I quite enjoy of Marduk, but other than those few songs ("The Sun has Failed", "Throne of Rats", "Bleached Bones", "Fistf***ing god's planet" to name a few) the rest of their songs don't impress me.

Don't forget Still F***ing Dead (Here's No Peace) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjgWZtJEXk)!

[Feytalist]

The second half of Nightwing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDyYNmqj7QE) is decent, honestly.

Yeah, you said. It's pretty okay. I'll listen to a bit more before I get it for myself. I'm not quite feeling it yet.


There are certain songs I quite enjoy of Marduk, but other than those few songs ("The Sun has Failed", "Throne of Rats", "Bleached Bones", "Fistf***ing god's planet" to name a few) the rest of their songs don't impress me.

I'll check these out.


Unless someone wants to make a recommendation for something way better.

[Faulty]

Unless someone wants to make a recommendation for something way better.

Massemord (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN9KlfNJirs).

[Killer Angel]

Unless someone wants to make a recommendation for something way better.

Diabolical (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCGHnON82EE) Masquerade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ5utzYsMq8&feature=relmfu)?

[grimbold]

Diabolical (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCGHnON82EE) Masquerade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ5utzYsMq8&feature=relmfu)?

THIS
is proof that KA is amazing

[Killer Angel]

THIS
is proof that KA is amazing

:smallbiggrin:
It's also appropriate with the Masquerade week...

[Feytalist]

And it's done by Katatonia's guitarist. That is cool.

I'll check it out, thanks.

[Killer Angel]

And it's done by Katatonia's guitarist. That is cool.

I'll check it out, thanks.

I miss so much the days of Brave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5tW9fekzJo) Murder Day...
He's also the author of a very funny prank (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death%27s_Design).

[grimbold]

little ozzy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bU93QuMZJ80) is ****ing brilliant :smallbiggrin:

[CapnRedBeard]

http://cityrag.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/11/heavy_metal.jpg

[Killer Angel]

It appears you've found The Place, CRB... :smallwink:

[Feytalist]

Oh hey.

Agalloch's new EP should be released sometime soon. Faustian Echoes. Should be awesome.


Also, I might have spent the whole of last night in a trance, listening to Wolves in the Throne Room.

[grimbold]

http://cityrag.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/04/11/heavy_metal.jpg

not bad
not bad at all:smallcool:

[CapnRedBeard]

It appears you've found The Place, CRB... :smallwink:

Yes sir...I think I have.

Now to read a boatload of recs from every metal thread here...and to check out a few...

[Faulty]

Also, I might have spent the whole of last night in a trance, listening to Wolves in the Throne Room.

You might like Skagos. Their split (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWYEhY9tO0&feature=related) with Panopticon is my favorite of theirs, but Ást (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rtU3zdAQo) is also amazing. The Panopticon side of that split is delicious, too.

[heronbpv]

So, does anyone here listen to Death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFyZvw84T3g)? (the band, not the style =P)

[Space Admiral]

So, does anyone here listen to Death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFyZvw84T3g)? (the band, not the style =P)

Absolutely. Leprosy is my favorite of theirs.

[Moff Chumley]

I prefer the OG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwehxN2ipCU).

[Space Admiral]

I prefer the OG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwehxN2ipCU).

Stop. Just stop.

[WhamBamSam]

So, does anyone here listen to Death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFyZvw84T3g)? (the band, not the style =P)Hell yes. Death are still, by far, my favorite Extreme Metal band, and one my favorite bands period. Their last four albums really are just absolutely fantastic.

[Feytalist]

You might like Skagos. Their split (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DWYEhY9tO0&feature=related) with Panopticon is my favorite of theirs, but Ást (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9rtU3zdAQo) is also amazing. The Panopticon side of that split is delicious, too.

I know of Panopticon at least. They're bloody awesome. I'll check Skagos out.

This is typically the kind of black metal I like.

[DraPrime]

So, does anyone here listen to Death (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFyZvw84T3g)? (the band, not the style =P)

Yes. So very much. Symbolic is my favorite album.

[Killer Angel]

Yes. So very much. Symbolic is my favorite album.

It's a close contest with the Masterpiece represented by The sound of perseverance...
Also Human.

[Feytalist]

On his 90th Birthday (27th of May 2012) [Christopher Lee] announced the release of his first Heavy Metal single "Let legend mark me as the King". The single is from his upcoming album "Charlemagne: The Omens of Death", signifying his move onto "full on" Heavy Metal. That makes him the oldest Heavy Metal performer in History.

As if we needed any more proof that Christopher Lee is ****ing metal.

[Kindablue]

Hell yes. Death are still, by far, my favorite Extreme Metal band, and one my favorite bands period. Their last four albums really are just absolutely fantastic.

What he said. I think The Sound of Perseverance is perfect from start to finish.

[DraPrime]

As if we needed any more proof that Christopher Lee is ****ing metal.

Let's hope it's actually metal, unlike the last album he tried.

[Feytalist]

Let's hope it's actually metal, unlike the last album he tried.

The "move onto full-on heavy metal" part gives me hope.

The album is also being arranged by Judas Priest's guitarist, so that sounds promising.

[godspit]

I can't wait. Christopher Lee is awesome in nearly everything he does. He's just one of those guys.

[Faulty]

I know of Panopticon at least. They're bloody awesome. I'll check Skagos out.

This is typically the kind of black metal I like.

Collapse is one of the best albums of the past decade, seriously. Up there with Fas by Deathspell Omega. I own Collapse and On the Subject of Mortality... on vinyl and they're beautiful. Was my introduction to anarchist black metal too. Did you like the Skagos songs?

[grimbold]

i love you christopher lee

also
my blog is going to be using this as a cover image now
thoughts?
http://www.wallpapersonly.net/wallpapers/melodic-death-metal-concert-1366x768.jpg

[heronbpv]

^Seems metal enough =]
Also, it's difficult for me to decide which Death album was better. I just pile all the discography up and choose "random" on the player =]

[grimbold]

wait
we're talking best death album again?

my favorites are Screaming BLoody Gore and Human:smallbiggrin:

[Space Admiral]

But guyyys, what about Leprosy? :(

[grimbold]

But guyyys, what about Leprosy? :(

why do you prefer leprosy?

[godspit]

I dig Human, but other than that I only listen to Death when they come up on my radio station.

Nice cover image.

[Marillion]

Since one of my two jobs went on summer break, I had myself a little splurge on CDs. This is what I bought, and my thoughts on them:

Iced Earth - Dystopia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1gUrtDzvU4). Why did I wait so long to get this! It's amazing!

Tiamat - Judas Christ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nu5Y3sDWrI). Not my favorite album by them, and apparently it wasn't critically well-received, but I rather like it.

Tiamat - Amanethes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paHdXVlJyoo). Now THIS is more like it!

Voltaire - To The Bottom Of The Sea (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpDAIG5lBhk). Decidedly not metal, but still awesome.

Moonspell - Alpha Noir (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Far7J-cb8) SLASH Omega White (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZbcZ9SpPHo). Alpha Noir sounds a lot like their last album, Night Eternal, but without the benefit of a cohesive theme that Night Eternal had. While the songs are good, it feels more like a collection of songs than an album. Omega White sounds more like their Darkness & Hope album, and is in my opinion definitely the stronger of the two.

Sonata Arctica - Stones Grow Her Name (www.youtube.com/watch?v=8upZKez7dAo). For the record, I wanted to post Somewhere Close To You instead of I Have A Right, but there are currently no available videos of that. This is definitely no Reckoning Night, that's for sure. I'm still conflicted on it; I want to like it, and there are good songs on this (Somewhere Close, Cinderblox, and the Wildfire tracks stand out), but a lot of it is so...meh. But then, Unia was pretty "meh" on my first listen, and it's now one of my favorite albums, so we'll see.

What I am kicking myself for forgetting to order:
Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Lost In The New Real (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVJSvW80CyU). It's the same deliciously cheesy type of sci-fi story that we've come to expect from Ayreon, but with Mr. Lucassen taking lead vocals. Yes please.

Ihsahn - Eremita (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hOhbJ_lbMg), aka Black Metal Saxophone 2: The Saxophoning. All of my YES.

And speaking of Death, I just ordered The Sound of Perseverance. Definitely looking forward to that.

[Killer Angel]

Moonspell -

It's a shame that, everytime we talk 'bout Moonspell, no one links to this (http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoooX3OVGoI). Fixed.



And speaking of Death, I just ordered The Sound of Perseverance. Definitely looking forward to that.

You will be pleased. :smallwink:

[WhamBamSam]

I feel like I should show Individual Thought Patterns some love, since no one else has mentioned it specifically yet. I think that The Sound of Perseverance does edge it out by a bit, but I'd consider it about on par with Symbolic and a big step up from Human (which is a great album in its own right).

[Crow]

Wasn't sure if this band has been mentioned in any of these threads, but thought I would drop it here. Great album.

Dark Forest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBAiVjEqpY&feature=relmfu)

Careful, there is another band called Dark Forest on there (the featured tracks) which is not the same band.

[Feytalist]

Collapse is one of the best albums of the past decade, seriously. Up there with Fas by Deathspell Omega. I own Collapse and On the Subject of Mortality... on vinyl and they're beautiful. Was my introduction to anarchist black metal too. Did you like the Skagos songs?

Yus. Ást has now topped my to-get album list. Thanks for the recommendation. Also I'm with you on Collapse. It's one of my prized possessions.



Since one of my two jobs went on summer break, I had myself a little splurge on CDs. This is what I bought, and my thoughts on them:

Iced Earth - Dystopia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1gUrtDzvU4). Why did I wait so long to get this! It's amazing!

Tiamat - Judas Christ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nu5Y3sDWrI). Not my favorite album by them, and apparently it wasn't critically well-received, but I rather like it.

Tiamat - Amanethes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paHdXVlJyoo). Now THIS is more like it!

Moonspell - Alpha Noir (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Far7J-cb8) SLASH Omega White (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZbcZ9SpPHo). Alpha Noir sounds a lot like their last album, Night Eternal, but without the benefit of a cohesive theme that Night Eternal had. While the songs are good, it feels more like a collection of songs than an album. Omega White sounds more like their Darkness & Hope album, and is in my opinion definitely the stronger of the two.

Dystopia is good, yes. I was pleasantly surprised by Stu Block.

Judas Christ is a sadly underrated album. It's one of my favourites. Also, you like Amanethes? Really? The best I can say about it is "Meh, alright, but it's no Clouds".

I also like Omega White more. I thought I was the only one, heh. But Alpha Noir has a few nice tracks. Alpha Noir the song, Lickanthrope, They're pretty okay. But Night Eternal was better.

I'm still debating whether I should get Stones Grow Her Name. I can't really get myself to care about anything Sonata Arctica did after Winterheart's Guild.

[grimbold]

Went to see Destruction and Vital Remains last night.

My neck hurts. :thog:

*dies of jealousy*

care to give a review of the show?

[Faulty]

Wasn't sure if this band has been mentioned in any of these threads, but thought I would drop it here. Great album.

Dark Forest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBAiVjEqpY&feature=relmfu)

Careful, there is another band called Dark Forest on there (the featured tracks) which is not the same band.

That is pretty great.

[grimbold]

that sounds amazing comrade :D

also is any one else psyched for the new periphery?
first song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLeIz0VE83M) out today :D

[Kindablue]

also is any one else psyched for the new periphery?
first song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cLeIz0VE83M) out today :D

Oh, cool! Didn't know about this. It does sound really good.

[WhamBamSam]

Oho, my first show review, hope I don't mess it up.

Well, sadly, due to a mix up of the time, I didn't get to see the first act, which was Pathology, and only a couple songs by Warbringer, which was the second. So I can't really comment on Pathology, though I can say that what I heard from Warbringer was pretty much just meh. Did not impress.

Vital Remains was pretty awesome, though. Went into it having not heard much from them, though since I got back I've been looking up various songs I heard at the show. The vocals were what really got my attention though. The contrast between the guttural roars and high-pitched shrieks totally reminded me of Deicide.

Destruction, of course, was just straight up unadulterated thrash, it was ****ing awesome. Though the mosh pit was kinda pathetic. Something like 95% of those present in the concert never stepped foot in there (a fact which did not escape Schmier's attention :smalltongue:). I don't see how. The music was just...impossible not to get caught up in. And then towards the end, in the midst of their last song of the night, some derp crawled up on stage and slammed Schmier's microphone into his face, resulting in him pausing to lob the microphone across the stage before continuing the song to its end. :smallbiggrin:I actually was sort of considering going to see that show when it came to Michigan, since a friend of mine is a big fan of Warbringer and Destruction, and it seemed like it'd be a good time moshing. I ultimately decided against it, as I have a bunch of other concerts already lined up for the Summer (three in the span of a week later this month).

I find it really surprising that the audience at a Destruction show was unfamiliar with moshing. Thrashers are supposed to be all about that sort of thing, and you'd think that a circle pit would be kind of hard to screw up to begin with. The only one I've been in that really disappointed me was during the set of a punk band that was on the bill with Holy Grail last summer. The punks in the audience spent a lot of the time doing some derpy little dance around the perimeter of the circle, which I found annoying.

[godspit]

Over here in Cali, next good upcoming show is a Marduk/1349 dual headliner. That's gonna be really awesome.

[grimbold]

Oh, cool! Didn't know about this. I does sound really good.

petrucci and GOVAN (my favoritest guitarist ever) are both guesting :smallbiggrin:

[Space Admiral]

Oho, my first show review, hope I don't mess it up.

Well, sadly, due to a mix up of the time, I didn't get to see the first act, which was Pathology, and only a couple songs by Warbringer, which was the second. So I can't really comment on Pathology, though I can say that what I heard from Warbringer was pretty much just meh. Did not impress.

Even though I am not a huge Warbringer fan, I had a much different experience when I saw them. They were loads of fun, and really got the crowd going.

Also it sucks that you missed Pathology. I love that band and have been dying to see them.

[WhamBamSam]

Even though I am not a huge Warbringer fan, I had a much different experience when I saw them. They were loads of fun, and really got the crowd going.Same. I'm not in any great rush to add any of their albums to my collection, but they're great live. I saw them when they opened for Iced Earth a few months ago, and it was a solid thrashin' time with what was probably the best mosh pit I've ever been in.

[grimbold]

anyone seen this (http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/9253/lamb-of-god-as-the-palaces-burn-film-trailer)

this movie is gunna be frikking awesome:smallbiggrin:

[Marillion]

Judas Christ is a sadly underrated album. It's one of my favourites. Also, you like Amanethes? Really? The best I can say about it is "Meh, alright, but it's no Clouds".
Really. :smalltongue: Songs like Meliae, Amanitis, and Misantropolis kind of sucked me in. My favorite Tiamat album is A Deeper Kind Of Slumber, if that helps you understand any. :smallwink:

[grimbold]

i just read metalsucks list of top 25 modern guitarists.. not bad especially number 1 (http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/06/06/the-real-1-david-davidson-revocation/)

i can't help but agree

revocation is paving the way for the future of all things that aren't djent

GO LISTEN TO THEM PEOPLE!

[Faulty]

Wildhoney reigns supreme.

[grimbold]

i'm with faulty on wildhoney

also
OH MY GOD VARG IS MAKING AN RPG (http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/05/14/varg-vikernes-is-making-a-table-top-rpg/) :smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin:

[Moff Chumley]

:smallsigh:

Everyone pay attention the knife-happy anti-Semite in ren fair gear!

[grimbold]

:smallsigh:

Everyone pay attention the knife-happy anti-Semite in ren fair gear!

my thoughts exactly

i think this game might turn out to be horrifying

or hilarious
hoepfully hilarious

[Faulty]

I seriously do not care at all.

[godspit]

As a big fan of RPG's, I think this is going to be a disaster. The man basically admitted to not knowing how the games work. It'll be like bringing in a car mechanic who doesn't know how to replace headlamps or change the oil to fix up your vintage Mustang.

[Feytalist]

Really. :smalltongue: Songs like Meliae, Amanitis, and Misantropolis kind of sucked me in. My favorite Tiamat album is A Deeper Kind Of Slumber, if that helps you understand any. :smallwink:

A Deeper Kind Of Slumber is mine as well. It just sounded like they tried too hard with Amanethes. And the vocals are just too shouty. But Wildhoney is of course one of the greatest albums ever produced.



OH MY GOD VARG IS MAKING AN RPG (http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/05/14/varg-vikernes-is-making-a-table-top-rpg/) :smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin:

I'm envisioning a modern version of FATAL.


Also I've been listening to Fen a lot. Great sleeping music. I could have used them back in university.

[Killer Angel]

i'm with faulty on wildhoney


Count me in


also
OH MY GOD VARG IS MAKING AN RPG (http://www.metalsucks.net/2012/05/14/varg-vikernes-is-making-a-table-top-rpg/) :smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin::smallbiggrin:

I prefere Therion's boardgame (http://www.megatherion.com/store/item.php?itemid=45)...

[grimbold]

have you actually played it? it seems cool

speaking of metal games i want this one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPuul89Eks):smallbiggrin:

[Killer Angel]

have you actually played it? it seems cool


Not yet. But we buyed it, so it's just a matter of time, I'll keep you informed.

[Feytalist]

New Sabaton album out. I didn't even know they had semi split up until today. Huh. Hope the new guys are decent.

Also new Kreator out. Not that I really care about that.

[grimbold]

Not yet. But we buyed it, so it's just a matter of time, I'll keep you informed.

*imagines killer angel playing it with his kids*

i hope my kids are as metal as yours:smalltongue:

[Faulty]

Baroness are so terrible. New song (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13741-march-to-the-sea/) sucks so hard, God.

[Halberd]

Baroness are so terrible. New song (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13741-march-to-the-sea/) sucks so hard, God.
*looks the song up on YouTube out of morbid curiosity*
3 minutes later
*runs to the sink to wash ears out with soap*
That was truly horrendous. I'm not sure it even qualifies as metal anymore. Why Pitchfork liked it, let alone called it Best New Track, is beyond me, although I have disagreed with it quite a bit in the past, so I shouldn't be too surprised.

[Feytalist]

New Sabaton album out. I didn't even know they had semi split up until today. Huh. Hope the new guys are decent.

So. Carolux Rex is actually quite good. Who would have thought. It's as if Sabaton releases something good every other album.

Still the same hilarious vocals as ever.

[godspit]

I'm inclined to say that if Pitchfork generally likes it, it isn't metal. But yeah, that song is pretty bad.

[Feytalist]

I seem to recall Pitchfork liking a couple of Wolves in the Throne Room albums. Although that might be the exception that proves the rule.

[godspit]

I seem to recall Pitchfork liking a couple of Wolves in the Throne Room albums. Although that might be the exception that proves the rule.

That's true. I guess that would be the exception to the rule. They gave a short synopsis of the other Baroness albums as well.

[Faulty]

Nope. Liturgy is playing at the Pitchfork music festival. :smallwink: And they freaking reviewed a Revenge album. wut.jpg

[grimbold]

so
tonight is the night i was SUPPOSED to see sabbath before the dates got canceled

however I DO get to go see Ocean (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljuIEIvF-lU) a band that opened for MAIDEN back in 81!

thoughts?

[Marillion]

Baroness are so terrible. New song (http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13741-march-to-the-sea/) sucks so hard, God.

I...didn't think it was that bad?

[Moff Chumley]

I'm inclined to say that if Pitchfork generally likes it, it isn't metal. But yeah, that song is pretty bad.

Nope. At least in terms of sludge metal, pitchfork's got some solid picks, and since I'm not a black metal fan I can't comment on their taste in that, I can certainly observe that they review plenty of it and aren't any harder on it than on any other genre.

Also, can I make a brief comparison? Why is it that when Hunter Hunt Hendrix says stupid, pretentious crap, Liturgy sucks, but Shining gets a free pass despite all of the drivel they spew? Are you really gonna tell me HHH is worse than Shining? :smalltongue:

[ex cathedra]

I...didn't think it was that bad?

It didn't leave me with any significant impressions. I don't really care, there's nothing wrong with Baroness playing a different genre of music, and there's nothing necessarily wrong with a band that doesn't play particularly "metal" music. In any case, I'll still have First, Second, the Red Album, and the Blue Record. I'm not convinced that the album with be terrible, anyways. Both of their full-lengths have had weak moments, so it's not really fair to judge them on the quality of a single song. Why should their next album be any different?

[godspit]

I don't nessessarily think Shining gets a free pass. I think people generally overlook them.

[grimbold]

its just sinking in that last night i had a drink with the guitarist of ocean
the guy who opened up for iron frikkin maiden and AC/DC

i feel like i've met a famous figure!

[mucco]

So, popping on this thread for the first time. Hi all \m/

Is Manowar taboo here? If not, anyone listened to the new album? I found some songs on youtube and it was... terribad. At least in my opinion. Gods of War was salvageable, but this... just no.

[Science Officer]

So, popping on this thread for the first time. Hi all \m/

Is Manowar taboo here? If not, anyone listened to the new album? I found some songs on youtube and it was... terribad. At least in my opinion. Gods of War was salvageable, but this... just no.

Aww, that's disappointing.

My favourite thing about Manowar is how I can enjoy them ironically and un-ironically simultaneously.

[Feytalist]

So, popping on this thread for the first time. Hi all \m/

Is Manowar taboo here? If not, anyone listened to the new album? I found some songs on youtube and it was... terribad. At least in my opinion. Gods of War was salvageable, but this... just no.

You mean the Battle Hymns remake? Man, why did they have to go do that. The original is by far my favourite album of theirs, and then they had to go mess with it. Sigh.

But nah, Manowar's okay. I'll listen to them occasionally when I need a testosterone injection, but not all the time.

Edit: I just found out that Manowar released a new album like, yesterday. I'll check it out, maybe.

[Killer Angel]

Is Manowar taboo here?

The titles of these (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132921) two (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150811) old threads, should serve as answer... :smallwink:

[Faulty]

Shining are great. V: Halmsted (or however it's spelled) is one of my favorite BM albums. I think Liturgy are good too, and that their debut > their second album.

dundundun liking Liturgy and Shining.

[grimbold]

manowar is apparently making a song for expendables 2

i am super psyched! :P

[eyeofsaulot]

Also, can I make a brief comparison? Why is it that when Hunter Hunt Hendrix says stupid, pretentious crap, Liturgy sucks, but Shining gets a free pass despite all of the drivel they spew? Are you really gonna tell me HHH is worse than Shining? :smalltongue:

Kvarforth gets a pass because he's a massive troll and everyone knows it.

[Faulty]

Loving Deathspell Omega's new math ska direction.

[ex cathedra]

Loving Deathspell Omega's new math ska direction.

Speaking of new releases, didn't the new Ihsahn drop yesterday?

[Marillion]

Speaking of new releases, didn't the new Ihsahn drop yesterday?

Yes it did. And it is glorious. Assuming, of course, that you liked After.

[grimbold]

so anyone else get the new Mantas Death By Metal collection?
you need to
coolest thing EVAR

[godspit]

1349 and Marduk played in my town a couple days ago. Both bands were awesome live. Weapon (A Canadian death metal band) were also there and were quite good. Even the local band opener (Black f***ing cancer) were good. Entire concert was just awesome.

[Faulty]

Whuuuuuuuuuuut. BFC are great, they're your opening local? Lucky man.

[Moff Chumley]

You know, I think I woulda gone with you to that, but I'm so used to not being able to afford shows that it didn't even occur to me. :smallsigh:

[godspit]

It would have been cool to have you along Chumley, but I don't think you would have enjoyed yourself. Or you might have, I can never tell.

Anyway I recommend Weapon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2iw_V02J4M) for you death metal fans out there.

[Feytalist]

So there's a new Candlemass album out. For some reason, this fills me with childish glee. But sounds like it will be their last album ever. Sucks.

I was just thinking the other day that there are no great doom releases anymore. I guess this is it.

[Faulty]

"Doom Metal is dead" - Reverend Bizarre.

[Feytalist]

"Doom Metal is dead" - Reverend Bizarre.

Word.

But, then again. Candlemass.

[Faulty]

I haven't listened to it yet but I've heard good things about it. I'm not a huge doom person most of the time, and I mostly listen to stoner when I do, so I can't really comment. Love Reverend though. Man, dem riffs on So Long Suckers. CHRISTS MAY COME AND CHRISTS MAY GO BUT CAESER IS FOREEEEEEVEEEEER!

Anyway I've been listening to lots of Coil. Totally not metal derp. Also ya'll should keep reading my blog if you haven't been. >_>

[Nomrom]

So apparently, Kamelot announced their new singer today (http://www.kamelot.com/site/news/the-new-chapter-is-begins-kamelot-reveals-new-vocalist/). It's Tommy Karevik, who was the lead singer for a prog band called Seventh Wonder. I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to like him or not, so does anyone have any good recommendations for the band?

And with regards to doom being dead, I thought the new Swallow the Sun album from this year was pretty good.

[Faulty]

I think they/we/whomever meant trad doom. Like... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

Also, Kamelot will never top The Black Halo for me, I imagine...

[Halberd]

So apparently, Kamelot announced their new singer today (http://www.kamelot.com/site/news/the-new-chapter-is-begins-kamelot-reveals-new-vocalist/). It's Tommy Karevik, who was the lead singer for a prog band called Seventh Wonder. I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to like him or not, so does anyone have any good recommendations for the band?

Ah yes, Seventh Wonder. I'd recommend anything off Mercy Falls or Waiting in the Wings, or The Great Escape (the song). But if you want to have an optimistic picture of Kamelot's future, don't listen to Alley Cat. Dear god, Tommy's vocals are terrible on that one.

[Hawkfrost000]

So apparently, Kamelot announced their new singer today (http://www.kamelot.com/site/news/the-new-chapter-is-begins-kamelot-reveals-new-vocalist/). It's Tommy Karevik, who was the lead singer for a prog band called Seventh Wonder. I'm trying to figure out if I'm going to like him or not, so does anyone have any good recommendations for the band?

I'm going to hold my judgement until i hear a new album. They wont be the same, thats not to say they wont be good.

DM

[grimbold]

I think they/we/whomever meant trad doom. Like... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

Also, Kamelot will never top The Black Halo for me, I imagine...

faulty is so right with this post i could just scream :smallbiggrin:

also
meshuggah and decapitated are coming to paris :D

[grimbold]

I just heard about the Death To All tour today.

They played within driving distance of me just yesterday.

I could just drop kick a newborn kitten I am so unhappy that I missed out on it. :|

that is...
so
very sad

i wanted to go to that tour too comrade
but i live in europe

*reassuring hug for comrade*

[godspit]

So apparently Limp Bizkit is one of the leading groups (I couldn't call them a band) for Graspop this year.

Just thought I would crush some souls.

[Feytalist]

So I read a statistic in Time: Finland has the highest percentage of metal bands per capita, at 50.62 bands per hundred people.

The amusing thing: they cited as their source "Encyclopaedia Metallum". Heh.


So apparently, Kamelot announced their new singer today (http://www.kamelot.com/site/news/the-new-chapter-is-begins-kamelot-reveals-new-vocalist/). It's Tommy Karevik, who was the lead singer for a prog band called Seventh Wonder.

Huh. I remember Seventh Wonder as having a very unmemorable vocalist. Oh well. Let's hope Kamelot can do something with him.


I think they/we/whomever meant trad doom. Like... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.

Trad doom, yes. And you don't get more trad than Candlemass. In fact, they sound exactly like Black Sabbath 2.0, heh. But Psalms for the Dead is seriously good. Like, better than I ever imagined it could be.

[grimbold]

So apparently Limp Bizkit is one of the leading groups (I couldn't call them a band) for Graspop this year.

Just thought I would crush some souls.

*Starts to cry*

[Killer Angel]

So apparently Limp Bizkit is one of the leading groups (I couldn't call them a band) for Graspop this year.


Read the text.
Read the text again.
Look at post's date, and realize it's not the 1st of april. :smalleek:

[godspit]

I wish I was kidding but I'm really not. (http://www.graspop.be/img/kalender/GMM12webflyer16052012.jpg) I'm really sorry guys, I remember when this festival was cool.

Now my faith in humanity is crushed.

[Faulty]

>not black metal
>don't care

:smallwink:

[WhamBamSam]

Concert reports from last week:

Tuesday - Volbeat/Hellyeah/Iced Earth: I went to see Iced Earth on Tuesday, as they'd been picked up as one of the supporting bands for Volbeat's tour. I got there part way into the local opening band's set and Iced Earth were the next band up after that. Their set was pretty similar to when I saw them back in March, with the biggest change being that they had to cut about 30 minutes from the set as they weren't headlining, which of course meant that some of my longer favorites like "Damien" and "Dante's Inferno" had to go. Still, they put on a fantastic show, and my only real complaint was that I wanted more.

I spent most of Hellyeah's set in the pit getting roughed up a bit, then took most of Volbeat's somewhat overlong set off, but went back to mosh for their last song, and the opening riffs of "Raining Blood" which they played for some unknown reason at the very end.

On the whole it was a pretty awesome show, but I'd have liked a bit more time for Iced Earth and a bit less for Volbeat.

Thursday - Valient Thorr/Holy Grail/The Kickass: This one was in a little bar in a town on the outskirts of Detroit. While Iced Earth were the band that I enjoyed seeing the most, this was probably the best show of the week overall.

The opening act were a nice high energy rock band with a sort of punky, Motorhead-esque vibe about them, which made for a good banging time.

The Kickass were next, playing a style of instrumental prog that ate up their entire set in the span of about four songs. I had a lot of fun listening to them. Their music was really cool and hearing the drummer address the audience in between songs was a nice added bonus. Between his slurred speech, the beer he was drinking, and the joint that I saw/smelled him smoking outside the bar before the show, I'm pretty sure that he was high and/or drunk the entire time, though he was actually playing really, really well. While I was away at the bathroom between sets, my brother had a conversation with their guitarist, who was apparently a pretty cool guy. We had meant to buy one of their CDs on our way out, but ultimately forgot to do so.

Holy Grail were the band I'd gone to see, and they didn't disappoint. As with the last time I saw them, their singer's mic wasn't at quite as high of volume as I'd have liked, but it was better this time, and I could hear him alright most of the time, and knew most of the words pretty well anyway. Their performance was tons of fun, and I was able to see it from right up close. Getting to see their guitarists shred away on their guitars from about a foot away was quite the experience. They also played a few songs from their upcoming album, which they said would be coming out some time in the fall, and suffice to say I'm excited about it.

After Holy Grail's set, I went back into the bar area, where I was sold quite a generous amount of Jack Daniel's for $7. In what may or may not have been a good decision, I pounded it away in the 20 minutes or so before I went back to see Valient Thorr. They had a lot of energy, with the added benefit of being fronted by a certifiable crazy person, and I had a nice drunken, rocking time to close out the night.

Friday - Dream Theater/Crimson Projekct: For the last show of the week, I saw Dream Theater and Crimson Projekct. Crimson Projekct is a band which contains members of King Crimson and was playing King Crimson songs, but which was not King Crimson for reasons that I don't fully understand, likely a lawsuit of some sort.

The Crimson set was bizarre, both in terms of the music and the fact that no one stood up to watch it (my brother and I were asked to sit back down when we tried). Still, it was enjoyable enough. The two drummers and two bassists were interesting to see and the proggy weirdness kept me entertained.

The crowd finally took to their feet when Dream Theater came on stage. They played a lot off of their new album which I hadn't bothered to get, as well as some older stuff that I wasn't quite as familiar with, but the sing along portion is only one small part of what you're there for when you go to see Dream Theater. I got some solid odd-time headbanging in, and was quite pleased with the various wankery. One thing that I did pick up in their set-list was that the lyrics for many of the songs they'd chosen seemed to be cheap shots at Mike Portnoy. It struck me as slightly unprofessional, but it's possible that I was simply reading too much into it and if that was what they needed to do to inject some extra energy into their performance I'm ultimately not particularly upset about it.


I just heard about the Death To All tour today.

They played within driving distance of me just yesterday.

I could just drop kick a newborn kitten I am so unhappy that I missed out on it. :|I'd considered going to that as well, but the closest show to me is all the way out in Chicago, which is a bit further than I can manage. I'm hoping that it won't be a one off thing, and that they'll end up doing more of these tours, sort of like how the Dio Disciples work.

[ex cathedra]

Oh, by the way, that whole Agalloch thing is happening again. (http://agalloch.bandcamp.com/track/faustian-echoes)

[Faulty]

Screw that! New Opeth (http://youtu.be/gMyutlaKzK4).

[Hawkfrost000]

Limp Bizkit over Motorhead and Slayer.

:smallannoyed:

And Sabaton and Megadeath, Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, My Dying Bride, Cannibal Corpse, Eluvietie, Alestorm and Ensiferum

and those are just the bands I like

[Faulty]

Behemoth, guys. Behemoth. Best band on the billing there.

[CapnRedBeard]

Anyone here ever listen to Zero Hour?

I think that they only had two cds...but man o man...they rawked.

[Feytalist]

Oh, by the way, that whole Agalloch thing is happening again. (http://agalloch.bandcamp.com/track/faustian-echoes)

Yeah, I mentioned it like a week ago.

But I see they've actually released the song now. That's cool. I wanted to wait for the actual EP but what the hell.


I'm kinda interested in that new Opeth. Sounds good.

[eyeofsaulot]

Oh, by the way, that whole Agalloch thing is happening again. (http://agalloch.bandcamp.com/track/faustian-echoes)
Super cool that they decided to stream the whole song.


Screw that! New Opeth (http://youtu.be/gMyutlaKzK4).
Was that really never linked to before? Huh. Anywho, the sad thing is, I would totally enjoy it if not for Akerstache's joke vocals. Still, I'm amazed at how fast he belted that album out. I'm not sure when Opeth's album was leaked, but Heritage (Of Love) came out about 3 weeks prior to Heritage's official release.

[EDIT: Come to think of it, maybe the only track to make use of lyrics from the Opeth album is "The Devil's Orchard" which was the single that came out in July. So, bar that, he could've been going off of the track list that probably came out long before the album.]


I'm kinda interested in that new Opeth. Sounds good.
Can't tell if serious.

[Faulty]

Won't tell if serious. :smallcool:

[Killer Angel]

I'm kinda interested in that new Opeth. Sounds good.

Horray for Latex! :smalltongue:


Huh. Anywho, the sad thing is, I would totally enjoy it if not for Akerstache's joke vocals.

sad, indeed. :smallsigh:

[Faulty]

saulot, dat signature. <3

[Feytalist]

Can't tell if serious.


Won't tell if serious. :smallcool:

Heheh.


Going to a local gig tomorrow night. Mostly death metal / deathcore, which is meh, but Valkur will be there, a kind of groove black metal band. They're pretty great.

SA black metal scene represent :/

[grimbold]

Won't tell if serious. :smallcool:

no way she's serious :smalltongue:

[Faulty]

I'm always serious.

[cleric_of_BANJO]

...
...
...
...

Why so serious?

[grimbold]

anywho.. before we get all batmanny

anyone heard the new periphery?

[Halberd]

anyone heard the new periphery?

I have. I didn't know quite what to make of it when I first heard it. The instrumentals were, for the most part, top-notch. Spencer seemed to switch between poppy, melodic vocals and death growls, which isn't really my thing. Best songs were probably Have a Blast and Make Total Destroy, with special mention to Erised for having a Petrucci guest solo.

[grimbold]

i adored have a blast because guthrie is my god

but yeah
i hope juggernaut is heavier...

[eyeofsaulot]

saulot, dat signature. <3

Yeah, I changed it when I became obsessed with the Silent Hill games and Tenements.

By the way, have you seen this last.fm journal (http://www.last.fm/user/ThanatosUK/journal/2009/02/04/2gj8be_the_axis_of_perdition:_urfe_-_grief_of_the_unclean)? So glad someone put the effort into deciphering the narration.

[godspit]

Touching briefly on Agalloch, they're coming over to SF with a band called Taurus (Some Brazilian thrash band, which is a weird line up) in August.

Should be fun times.

[Feytalist]

So Luca Turilli's new band brought out its first album. And it's somehow also called Rhapsody? These guys are in serious need of some new band names.


Also new Vintersorg album is out. And I just found out that Vintersorg was the vocalist for Otyg. My mind has been retroactively blown.

[Killer Angel]

So Luca Turilli's new band brought out its first album. And it's somehow also called Rhapsody? These guys are in serious need of some new band names.


Ascending to infinity?
The band was called Turilli's Rhapsody, 'cause Turilli thinks to "Ascending..." as the 11° disc of Rhapsody, the ideal successor of "From chaos to eternity", so it's always Rhapsody again and again.

(IMO it's a lame excuse. :smalltongue:)

[Makensha]

Ascending to infinity?
The band was called Turilli's Rhapsody, 'cause Turilli thinks to "Ascending..." as the 11° disc of Rhapsody, the ideal successor of "From chaos to eternity", so it's always Rhapsody again and again.

(IMO it's a lame excuse. :smalltongue:)

It isn't exactly like the band sounds different from RoF. I think the vocalist is harder to understand though.

[DeIdeal]

Anyone else here who has listened to the new Gojira album?

I got mine today, and man, was it worth the wait or what? This might even top From Mars To Sirius as my favourite Gojira album. The title track, The Axe, Planned Obsolescence, Born In Winter... It's just filled with great songs. I love the album.

(I also love the T-shirt that was included in the bundle with the album, lol)

[grimbold]

that album was AWESOOOOME
almost as good as the new periphery!

[Feytalist]

Also, been listening to Wolves In The Throne Room's 'Two Hunters' quite a lot lately. Guess I can chalk that up as another great record this thread has introduced me to. :smallbiggrin:

Two Hunters is awesome. I think actually that Black Cascade is better, so check that out too, maybe.

[grimbold]

Anyone listen to the new Nile record?


i don't really like nile... even if their lyrics are cool they are a bit too "generic DM' for me and asides from old school death metal i don't particularly like normal death metal

[cleric_of_BANJO]

Alright, since things seem to be going slow, I'll tell you guys about a new (well, old) speed/thrash band I recently discovered.


Paradox. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiF1XjuTcAE) They have an awesome sound, kind of like early Blind Guardian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYKjNAHlYP4&feature=related), although recently they've been changing their sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRZtDHMd-N8), adding some progressive elements (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Vd_h4HOaI). Still, I like their thrash oriented stuff best, but that may just be personal preference.

Had anyone heard of these guys before? I only know because Ultraboris mentioned them in another review, and autothrall gave all their albums pretty good ratings, but they seem to be fairly unkown.

[Halberd]

Alright, since things seem to be going slow, I'll tell you guys about a new (well, old) speed/thrash band I recently discovered.


Paradox. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiF1XjuTcAE) They have an awesome sound, kind of like early Blind Guardian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYKjNAHlYP4&feature=related), although recently they've been changing their sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRZtDHMd-N8), adding some progressive elements (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Vd_h4HOaI). Still, I like their thrash oriented stuff best, but that may just be personal preference.

...Wow. How have I never heard of these guys before? They're amazing. So far, I personally like both their old and new sounds equally, although my opinion may change as I listen to more.

[Killer Angel]

Alright, since things seem to be going slow, I'll tell you guys about a new (well, old) speed/thrash band I recently discovered.

Listening to your first link, my thought was: "mmm... another band that does not have the reputation it deserves".

[Crow]

Has anyone mentioned Mistur (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en8pxTLwOjk&feature=related) in any of these threads, yet?

[grimbold]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/535224_289192777825594_808238013_n.jpg
made my day

also
mini festival tonight
PARIS
BE READY FOR THE MOSH

[Feytalist]

Paradox. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiF1XjuTcAE) They have an awesome sound, kind of like early Blind Guardian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYKjNAHlYP4&feature=related), although recently they've been changing their sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRZtDHMd-N8), adding some progressive elements (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Vd_h4HOaI). Still, I like their thrash oriented stuff best, but that may just be personal preference.

Yeah, I remember Paradox. Couple of thrasher friends made me listen to them. Not a huge fan. Not even of their new sound, really.

I'm not even a fan of early Blind Guardian, actually.

/blasphemy



Has anyone mentioned Mistur (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en8pxTLwOjk&feature=related) in any of these threads, yet?

I know Mistur. They're pretty good. But then, folk/Viking is kind of my thing. And anyway, anything with Strom on guitars would be good.

[grimbold]

review of the show i was at last night TA DA (un revue de votre show de hier soir! partagez le! http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.fr/2012/07/festivales-du-klub-thrash-and-heavy.html)

suffice to say
my neck hurts

[Marillion]

Rather interesting death metal band I came upon today. Lykathea Aflame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimRwSbq2bk). Still trying to wrap my head around that album. Can't tell what to think of it quite yet, really.

Oooooh. I rather like it.

[Killer Angel]

review of the show i was at last night TA DA (un revue de votre show de hier soir! partagez le! http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.fr/2012/07/festivales-du-klub-thrash-and-heavy.html)

suffice to say
my neck hurts

The link doesn't work for me... :smallfrown:

But reading "TA DA", the first thing that comes to my mind, is this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mQskyi9s9ho#t=80s). :smallwink:

[Feytalist]

Speaking of Ensiferum, their new album is due to be released next month. Should be pretty good.

[grimbold]

Speaking of Ensiferum, their new album is due to be released next month. Should be pretty good.

and their publicist won't answer her e-mail :C

but here is the link to my review again (in long format, just in case)

http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.fr/2012/07/festivales-du-klub-thrash-and-heavy.html

[eyeofsaulot]

Anyone planning to start a Black metal/Grindcore band? Here's your band name:

http://www.lolbrary.com/content/521/tomb-of-vomited-son-23521.jpg

[godspit]

Definite death metal material with that. It's pretty hardline.

Just got into Janaza. Pretty heady stuff, especially if you look into the behind the scenes.

[Killer Angel]

Anyone planning to start a Black metal/Grindcore band? Here's your band name:


or the title of a concept album...


Lykathea Aflame (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eimRwSbq2bk). Still trying to wrap my head around that album. Can't tell what to think of it quite yet, really.

Can I help you? They're amazing. :smallwink:

That said, how can I reciprocate the courtesy?
Elvenefris is 2000, so I'll pick something similary old. Here you are, with some melodic black metal: Thy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR8GfrKHmaI) Serpent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ebk-TDNdGg)

[grimbold]

Anyone planning to start a Black metal/Grindcore band? Here's your band name:

http://www.lolbrary.com/content/521/tomb-of-vomited-son-23521.jpg

this made my day :P

[Faulty]

So, we're over midway through 2012. Any thoughts on (metal) releases this year? Here's my list and it is all black metal:

Best LP: Panopticon - Kentucky
Best EP: Deathspell Omega - Drought
Best Single: Ash Pool - Cremation is Irreversible
Best Split: Ashdautas/Bone Awl
Best Rerelease: Peste Noire - Les Démos
Most Pleasant Surprise: Mondstille - Seelenwund
Expectations Best Met: Brume d'Automne - Brume d'Automne
Expectations Least Met: Sigh - In Somniphobia
Autopilot Award for Excellency in Redundancy: Drudkh - Вічний Оберт Колеса (Eternal Turn of the Wheel)

Top 3 Releases:

Panopticon - Kentucky
Mondstille - Seelenwund
Peste Noire - Les Démos

[Comrade]

I'd say the best LP of 2012, and the one that best met my expectations, was Napalm Death's Utilitarian.

Expectations least met....toss up between Nile's At the Gates of Sethu and Kreator's Phantom Antichrist.

[godspit]

That Peste Noire re-release was awesome.

[grimbold]

alright i'll do it

Meshuggah-Koloss
Periphery-Periphery II
Hammer Horde-Vinlander
Alcest-Les Voyages de L'ame
Lamb of God-Resolution
Freedom Call-Land Of The Crimson Dawn
Inside Project-A History of Violence

eh... i don't have my ipod on me, can't think of any more off the top of my head :/
expect MOAR tomorrow

[Dallas-Dakota]

So, uhh, Grimbold pushed me to post here. So uhh grrr, rawr and stuff.

Either way, owww yeah, I'm going to Metalcamp! <3 and a week later see Sabaton and Eluveitie.


Oh no wait, that's Amon Amarth i'm seeing a week later, I'm seeing Sabaton + eluveitie on the 9th of September.:smallbiggrin:

[grimbold]

*dies of jealousy*

[godspit]

Morbid Angel is coming to SF in October with Grave and Dark funeral. Should be fun.

[grimbold]

Oo
MANOWAR AND ALCEST ARE COMING TO PARIS THIS FALL
*dies of excitement*

[Faulty]

Morbid Angel is coming to SF in October with Grave and Dark funeral. Should be fun.

And then Morbid Angel plays nothing but their recent dance hits.

[WhamBamSam]

So I went to see Iron Maiden last night and it was magical. The set list was packed with favorites of mine, and just like the last time I saw them, I was very pleasantly surprised by the awesomeness of the live rendition of a song that I hadn't considered to be particularly strong in its album version (in this case "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son"). Maiden really do put on a spectacular show, and this one ranks up there with seeing Priest last Fall for the best concert I've ever seen. Alice Cooper was the supporting act, and what with all the theatrics and things that was also pretty fun. It's hard to compete with Maiden's stage show, but it's nice that it was at least made sporting.

Iron Maiden can't be fought.


And then Morbid Angel plays nothing but their recent dance hits.Judging by the set lists here (http://www.setlist.fm/setlists/morbid-angel-3d6fdb3.html) they've mostly been sticking to the old stuff. Even though it is technically the Illud Divinum Insanus tour, it seems to be more about damage control than actually selling the piece of crap record.

[Marillion]

So I went to see Iron Maiden last night and it was magical. The set list was packed with favorites of mine, and just like the last time I saw them, I was very pleasantly surprised by the awesomeness of the live rendition of a song that I hadn't considered to be particularly strong in its album version (in this case "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son"). Maiden really do put on a spectacular show, and this one ranks up there with seeing Priest last Fall for the best concert I've ever seen. Alice Cooper was the supporting act, and what with all the theatrics and things that was also pretty fun. It's hard to compete with Maiden's stage show, but it's nice that it was at least made sporting.

What a coincidence, I just saw them a couple hours ago myself. And yes. Very much yes.

[grimbold]

And then Morbid Angel plays nothing but their recent dance hits.

oh faulty
i love you and your correctness :smalltongue:

[Halberd]

So I went to see Iron Maiden last night and it was magical. The set list was packed with favorites of mine, and just like the last time I saw them, I was very pleasantly surprised by the awesomeness of the live rendition of a song that I hadn't considered to be particularly strong in its album version (in this case "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son"). Maiden really do put on a spectacular show, and this one ranks up there with seeing Priest last Fall for the best concert I've ever seen. Alice Cooper was the supporting act, and what with all the theatrics and things that was also pretty fun. It's hard to compete with Maiden's stage show, but it's nice that it was at least made sporting.

I'm going to see them at the beginning of August. From this description, it sounds like it's going to be awesome. Not too much of an Alice Cooper fan, though. Maybe I'll arrive a bit late.

[grimbold]

stoner metal gig tomorrow night

some of the bands on the bill are amaaaaazing

[Faulty]

What bands? :O

[Nomrom]

Holy Crap.

I was bored and needed new music to listen to, so I looked back through some of the recommendations you guys have given out recently. I ended up looking up the new Gojira album. I'd never heard of them before, but figured I'd try them out cuz their name was kinda cool.

They're freaking amazing. How have I never heard of them before? One of my new favorite bands. I already bought the new cd and The Way of all Flesh.

[Crow]

I just popped in Anthrax's ´Sound of White Noise´ for the first time in years.

Holy crap. Still love it!

[grimbold]

What bands? :O

eat your heart out (http://www.lesacteursdelombre.net/webzine/images/eventlist/events/22072012_web_1341243810.jpg)

although honestly if you know any of them i'd be impressed (REALLY OBSCURE)

[Faulty]

Never heard of any of those bands, yeah.

[grimbold]

all good stuff though!
check em out!

[Faulty]

Today is neofolk day, but as far as stoner, nothing surpasses Church of Misery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcz0St84GVo) for me.

[grimbold]

thats because you've never seen Tsar Bomba (http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.fr/2012/07/le-estival-des-acteurs-de-lombre-soiree.html) live yet

they are one of the greatest live acts that i have ever seen

[Feytalist]

Panopticon - Kentucky

holy what

New Panopticon? Why didn't I know about this? This has made my day. Week. Hell, month.


So I went to see Iron Maiden last night and it was magical.

Maiden is one of the bands I'd give a significant body part for to see live. Here's to hoping they tour over here soon.


Today is neofolk day, but as far as stoner, nothing surpasses Church of Misery (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcz0St84GVo) for me.

Neofolk? Do give some recommendations. I'm always on the lookout for more.


As for metal releases so far, off the top of my head:

Borknagar's Urd is my clear favourite so far. Delivered everything I wanted AND managed to surprise me as well. Awesome stuff.
Candlemass' Psalms For The Dead was a nice surprise.
Alcest's Les Voyages de L'ame was pretty excellent.
Oh, and Sabaton's Carolus Rex. Almost not a single boring song on the entire album.

[grimbold]

i had forgotten how wonderful Urd was!

Also
new most hotly anticipated release (Asides from Ensiferum, and Black Sabbath) the new Tsar Bomba, the bassist told me yesterday that it would be done by september
w0000000t

[Feytalist]

i had forgotten how wonderful Urd was!

Also
new most hotly anticipated release (Asides from Ensiferum, and Black Sabbath) the new Tsar Bomba, the bassist told me yesterday that it would be done by september
w0000000t

I'm pretty stoked for the new Ensiferum, too.

And isn't Wintersun also finally releasing a new album soon?

[Killer Angel]

I'm also moderately curious for Steve Harris' British Lion.

[grimbold]

And isn't Wintersun also finally releasing a new album soon?
YES! THEY ARE

*folkgasm*

[WhamBamSam]

I'm also moderately curious for Steve Harris' British Lion.Yeah, that seemed like it could potentially end up being pretty good.

I'd say the albums I'm most looking forward to are the new ones from Holy Grail and Seven Kingdoms. I'd heard rumors a while back about Priest releasing a new album this year as well, though I haven't heard anything more recently.


Maiden is one of the bands I'd give a significant body part for to see live. Here's to hoping they tour over here soon.I imagine they'll make it over in a year or so when they've finished up the European and North American legs of their tour and start flying off to the rest of the world. Did they make it there on the Final Frontier tour?

[Faulty]

holy what

New Panopticon? Why didn't I know about this? This has made my day. Week. Hell, month.

It's either his best or close to, as well. It's on vinyl now and will be coming out on CD later this summer.

[Feytalist]

I imagine they'll make it over in a year or so when they've finished up the European and North American legs of their tour and start flying off to the rest of the world. Did they make it there on the Final Frontier tour?

Haha, no. They've only been over here once, and that was in 1995. Maybe they don't like Africa.

[grimbold]

so

ensiferum is coming to paris in september
alcest is coming to paris in november
meshuggah is coming to paris in december

:D

for all of those bands i WOULD give a significant body part

and in the case of meshuggah, i probably will LOSE one :P

also
sunday night, i smashed some guys face in in a pit, but he's ok now

nameless informs me that that is the quote of the year

[Yora]

While I was watching when the new AMV Hell will be out (probably September), I remembered checking if "I hate doing laundry!", "My car is a piece of ****!", and "I'm using a GPS!" are from the same guys.

Which they are. And turns out that Psychostick really is very entertaining.
Reminds me a lot of Knorkator, with just a different type of metal and in English. But the over the top rage about mundane things is the same. :smallbiggrin:
I really wonder if any of them know Knorkator, since the similarities are so striking. But you can't have too many bands with albums like "Space Zombies vs Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D". :smallamused:

[grimbold]

i just foud This (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150944556967215&set=a.86033922214.85818.36493277214&type=1&ref=nf)

it is awesome

also i did an interview (http://twoguysmetalreviews.blogspot.fr/2012/07/interview-with-ray-riendeau-of-star.html) with ray riendeau.

asides from his prog thing star monarchy he also has played with HALFORD and JAMES LABRIE :D

apparently both of them are really into the project and just might check out the interview

rob
motherhugging
Halford

on my
blog
:O

[thorgrim29]

So, I'll be seing that, http://lineup.heavymtl.com/events/2012/08/11

Anyone interested in helping me make a schedule?

[ex cathedra]

Agalloch, Dallas, the 4th of August.

This has been a long time coming. :smallcool:

[grimbold]

So, I'll be seing that, http://lineup.heavymtl.com/events/2012/08/11

Anyone interested in helping me make a schedule?

alright

for me i would do
Job for a cowboy
Veil of maya
Periphery
BTBM
kataklysm for a bit and then off to fleshgod apocalypse
then break and then goatwhore
the ORIGIN (who i love)
then just stay at that stage for the rest of the night..

[thorgrim29]

there's also a second day of shows BTW, thanks

[godspit]

Agalloch, Dallas, the 4th of August.

This has been a long time coming. :smallcool:

Yeah, they're coming to San Francisco on the 11th. It will be awesome.

[Killer Angel]

But you can't have too many bands with albums like "Space Zombies vs Zombie Dinosaurs in 3D". :smallamused:

Maybe GWAR...? :smalltongue:

[grimbold]

Maybe GWAR...? :smalltongue:

oh oderus
how i love you :smallredface:

[Faulty]

http://i45.tinypic.com/29xd8ic.jpg

http://oi49.tinypic.com/10p3x3o.jpg

http://oi49.tinypic.com/2h3wgso.jpg

:3