The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[NEVRMORE2]

Maybe I missed something, but who said something about Dream Theater? :confused:
it says it on my music program rhapsody it says under related projects stratovarius

[Stoic]

Does anyone remember Requiem (Fin), the neoclassical euro power band? I've just ordered their album (The Arrival) and will be glad to upload songs as long as they rule as much as the samples!

[Iron Bars]

A couple of months ago I could have bought some Skyfire albums for 2 euro a piece. I didn't buy them because I didn't know them back then.

Now downloading Spectral (I hope it isn't too good or I'm going to have to kick myself in the head or something).

[Lord Abortion]

I never really got into stratovarius...

[Kronos]

I never really got into stratovarius...
They are quite good, not as good as SA or NW tho' - after a couple of albums you've pretty much heard what they have to say. And that new album - ugh! :upset:
Fits into the "What are they doing?" category, that one
Still they did help to forge PM as we know (and love) it

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, the new one got 0/10 in metal hammer, crappy though MH is...

Hell, A rise to power is good...

[Stoic]

whoah? 0/10? I dont think it's just metal hammer, I've seen pretty bad reviews in other sites as well. What sucks so much anyway in that album?

[Lord Abortion]

Stratovarius- powerless metal

Why do they bother?
Stratovarius have already conquered mainland europe over the past 10 years. Now they are hoping this gormless nonsense will make them big news in Britain. Ha, sorry, no chance. Firstly they need to get a lineup that exhudes attitude, vibrancy and enthusiasm...secondly, they need to avoid embarassments like "Gotterdammerung (Zenith of power)" which deals with the always touchy subject of Nazi Germany in such an appallingly inept and juvenile, insulting manner, it defies human belief. If these Feeble Finns believe this misbegotten melle is gonna make them big over here in the U.K, they're heading for a big fall. Charmless tripe- 2/10 (sorry not 0, my fault, misread it first time I read it. :p)
that's the review there

[Steerpike]

Okay, regardless of whatever one may think of Stratovarius and the new album, am I the only one who wants to smack the reviewer the Ollie just quoted and tell them that talking like Mr Spock does not impress anyone but the most gullible twits on the planet?

[Lord Abortion]

Okay, regardless of whatever one may think of Stratovarius and the new album, am I the only one who wants to smack the reviewer the Ollie just quoted and tell them that talking like Mr Spock does not impress anyone but the most gullible twits on the planet?
Certainly, his name is Malcolm Dome, and although I can't find his Email address, He appears to be a twat.
He also reviews the new Hypocrisy album in a similar fashion

[Stoic]

Okay, regardless of whatever one may think of Stratovarius and the new album, am I the only one who wants to smack the reviewer the Ollie just quoted and tell them that talking like Mr Spock does not impress anyone but the most gullible twits on the planet?

I'm not sure who Mr Spock is but I absolutely hate it when reviews are written in such an insubstantial and insulting way. For god's sake, he doesn't even refer to the music!

[Skeksis]

I'm a HUGE Strato fan, but when I saw (and heard) the video for Maniac Dance I was left utterly disappointed. They completely lost their sound; no speed, no awesome solos, TK doesn't even hit high notes.

:(

[Steerpike]

I'm not sure who Mr Spock is but I absolutely hate it when reviews are written in such an insubstantial and insulting way. For god's sake, he doesn't even refer to the music!

I was referring more to the fact that he uses an overabundance of big words and complex sentence structures for the sole purpose of making himself sound much more intelligent and clever than he really is.

[Kronos]

Aren't some people on MX guilty of that too?

Maniac Dance reminds me of something Billy Joel might have dreamt up :upset:

[Lord Abortion]

Aren't some people on MX guilty of that too?

*whistles*
/moves quietly away.

[Kronos]

Yeah, I know I do it sometimes too.... :lol:

[Steerpike]

It helps that we actually know what we're talking about.

That douchebag on the other hand... people like him drive me berserk. I just want to kick him in the throat and yell at him while he writhes on the floor, "Dumbass! Nobody's buying into your bullshit. Now write a real review for the music before I shred your genitals off with a cheese grater."

[Hells Bells]

Yeah, I know I do it sometimes too.... :lol:

:lol: Same here.

[Shattered_Future]

I dunno...as much as I don't like Stratovarius, that guy really seems out of line...at least they're TRYING.

[Kronos]

Agreed - he says nothing about the actual music at all - that wasn't a review, it was a rant of superficial spite.
And he spelt "melee" wrong :lol:

[Hells Bells]

I haven't heard any of their new stuff, so I wouldn't be able to judge.
/soulseek

[Lord Abortion]

Agreed - he says nothing about the actual music at all - that wasn't a review, it was a rant of superficial spite.
And he spelt "melee" wrong :lol:
that would be me..I typed it out you know, not C+P'd it. :p

[Hells Bells]

that would be me..I typed it out you know, not C+P'd it. :p

Could you post a link to the review?

[Kronos]

that would be me..I typed it out you know, not C+P'd it. :p
Bugger! I thought we'd got him there :lol:

[Lord Abortion]

Could you post a link to the review?
I'll post a link to the magazine in my hands eh? ;)

[Hells Bells]

I'll post a link to the magazine in my hands eh? ;)

Oh sorry, I've heard of Metal Hammer, but I thought it was an e-zine. :p
I didn't think there'd be a review that awful in an actual magazine.

[Stoic]

big magazine reviews tend to be the worse for a variety of reasons. Greek metal hammer gave the new Stratovarius 9/10!...

[Kronos]

Tastes do vary a lot country to country, and also of course a lot depends on who does the review

[Hells Bells]

big magazine reviews tend to be the worse for a variety of reasons. Greek metal hammer gave the new Stratovarius 9/10!...

I know I really shouldn't talk because I'm not very articulate myself, but you expect articles that actually get published to at least be well written. Stuff like "exhudes attitude, vibrancy and enthusiasm" and "it defies human belief" sounds so over the top.

[Stoic]

I know I really shouldn't talk because I'm not very articulate myself, but you expect articles that actually get published to at least be well written. Stuff like "exhudes attitude, vibrancy and enthusiasm" and "it defies human belief" sounds so over the top.

I dont really mind this kind of language (="over the top", in fact I write a lot this way in my language) but what I hate is adopting a sarcastic attitude and bashing a band without giving actual reasons.

and also of course a lot depends on who does the review

Indeed, now I think of it its not quite accurate to say "metal hammer" rated this album with X but "a particular reviewer who writes for metal hammer" rated this album with X...

[Kronos]

I know I really shouldn't talk because I'm not very articulate myself, but you expect articles that actually get published to at least be well written. Stuff like "exhudes attitude, vibrancy and enthusiasm" and "it defies human belief" sounds so over the top.
Yeah, some reviewers are total lowlives with huge chips on their shoulders. Bad reviews like that always remind me of that infamous one on Nightwish when they did one of their first gigs
"Crap band, sh1t equipment, no commercial potential....."
I wonder what he does for a living now :lol:

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, he mentioned poor lyrical themes and so on, but nothing about the actual songs...

[Hells Bells]

I dont really mind this kind of language (="over the top", in fact I write a lot this way in my language) but what I hate is adopting a sarcastic attitude and bashing a band without giving actual reasons.


I usually don't mind it either. Over the top writing can be a lot of fun, but not when the writer has such a bad attitude. I guess I'm just being picky about the writing because that review pissed me off.

Yeah, some reviewers are total lowlives with huge chips on their shoulders. Bad reviews like that always remind me of that infamous one on Nightwish when they did one of their first gigs
"Crap band, sh1t equipment, no commercial potential....."
I wonder what he does for a living now

Really? Man that guy must feel like an *** now that they've become so successful.

[Kronos]

Yeah it's true. It hurt them so much that on End Of Innocence they waved the newspaper cutting in front of the camera - "Feck you!" so to speak. Those reviews must really cut. I know how upset I'd be if our band gets one like that

[shadow_stalker]

I got Takatalvi by Sonata ARctica in the mail today, it's bloody great (bit on the short side with 7 songs adding up to about 30 mins), 'Shy' is incredible definiatly one of their best songs (IMO).

on a side note does anyone know the uk site for nuclear blast?

[Lord Abortion]

I got Takatalvi by Sonata ARctica in the mail today, it's bloody great (bit on the short side with 7 songs adding up to about 30 mins), 'Shy' is incredible definiatly one of their best songs (IMO).

on a side note does anyone know the uk site for nuclear blast?
Have I ever told you you're the best drummer I ever heard? :p

and I don't know the site, but I can get the number for one of their people to send demos to...

[Shattered_Future]

Yeah it's true. It hurt them so much that on End Of Innocence they waved the newspaper cutting in front of the camera - "Feck you!" so to speak. Those reviews must really cut. I know how upset I'd be if our band gets one like that

I remember that...turns out Nightwish showed them up big time. :D

[shadow_stalker]

Need the site im afraid, Sonata t-shrits are so bloody hard to find in this country...and no you havnt told me that im the best drummer you have ever heard

ladies and gentlemen i give you one of the wrlds worst websites http://www.cjs.co.uk/

[Lord Abortion]

and no you havnt told me that im the best drummer you have ever heard

See it was a cunning ruse to get you to lend me that Sonata album...

[Kronos]

Need the site im afraid, Sonata t-shrits are so bloody hard to find in this country...and no you havnt told me that im the best drummer you have ever heard

ladies and gentlemen i give you one of the wrlds worst websites http://www.cjs.co.uk/
Why is it so bad? Is it mainly because they don't have any Sonata shirts? :lol:
I got mine from nuclearblast - it's a bit of a hoo-ha the 1st time you buy from them cos you have to fax them a copy of your card before they'll process your order. After that it's a doddle.

[Iron Bars]

I had the guitarist from my band listen to some Helloween and Edguy and now he wants to play some Powermetal with our band. Could someone recomend me some easy songs to start with,something with not to dificult solo's and so.

[shadow_stalker]

Why is it so bad? Is it mainly because they don't have any Sonata shirts? :lol:
I got mine from nuclearblast - it's a bit of a hoo-ha the 1st time you buy from them cos you have to fax them a copy of your card before they'll process your order. After that it's a doddle.
It is so bad because it wouldn't work for me, but after i posted that link it got going and started working, (still havn't found anywhere for Sonata shirts, looks like it's too ebay for me :upset: )


8 days till Dragonforce :thumb:

[Steerpike]

I had the guitarist from my band listen to some Helloween and Edguy and now he wants to play some Powermetal with our band. Could someone recomend me some easy songs to start with,something with not to dificult solo's and so.

Frankenstein by Iced Earth is moderately tough to learn, but with some practice he should be able to pull it off.

[Thor]

My last power metal album I bought was the new Hammerfall album. I personally just thought it was completely average, nothing to special about it. Anyone else here have this CD?

[Iron Bars]

Frankenstein by Iced Earth is moderately tough to learn, but with some practice he should be able to pull it off.

Sounds about right for us and its a pm song that has a audible bassline (I play bass).

[Steerpike]

It was a Steve DiGeorgio bass line, so it's guaranteed to be audible.

[Iron Bars]

Digeorgio is an amazing bassist, but its too bad he never stayed around long enough for more than one album with Iced Earth (if I remember correctly).

[Kronos]

My last power metal album I bought was the new Hammerfall album. I personally just thought it was completely average, nothing to special about it. Anyone else here have this CD?

Chapter V Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken? I've got it, and I like it loads. Never going to be a mind expanding album or anything groundbreaking; just good ol' powercheese with songs about crusaders and templars and stuff. Fun.

[Lord Abortion]

I caan't really get into Hammerfall, they don't seem to be anything special, they seem to be pretty good PM, but nothing individual or different.

Except Bloodbound, that rocks.

[Kronos]

I caan't really get into Hammerfall, they don't seem to be anything special, they seem to be pretty good PM, but nothing individual or different.

Except Bloodbound, that rocks.

I agree that there'll be nothing really new coming from them, but I think they are good at what they do and I like many of their songs. Nothing remarkable but solid and enjoyable.
Hang on, I can't think of another band that has a huge dude in armour with a hammer as big as he is smashing an expoding anvil as a show opener - that's a bit different... :)

[Shattered_Future]

Cmon...even their NAME is awesome.

Hammerfall's ok, from the one song I have by them...Hammer Of Justice.

[Kronos]

Cmon...even their NAME is awesome.

Hammerfall's ok, from the one song I have by them...Hammer Of Justice.
I wonder where you got that from.... :D

[ArcLite]

I enjoyed Hammerfall for a while, but sinse broadening my PM collection there's other stuff I'd just rather listen to. So they don't get much air time anymore. But not a bad band by any means.

[Stoic]

I dislike Hammerfall, I find them too generic and forgettable (the verses) except for a couple of songs maybe.

[shadow_stalker]

I never really listend to hammerfall, people keep telling me that they sound the samea s either Ived Earth or Blind Guardian, not sure which

[ArcLite]

They sound nothing like IE or BG. They're more comparable to Dragonforce or Sonata Artica.

[shadow_stalker]

Hmm i should like them then

I cant decide who i like better Sonata or Dragonforce


btw Ollie if you see this on the off chance you were wanting to practice tomorrow (saturday) we cant because there is a wedding party-thing on, and i dont think they want us playing through it

[ArcLite]

Sonata and DF are better than Hammerfall. That's why I don't listen to them anymore. There's similar bands that are better. But check them out anyway.

[Hitroshimite]

I've always found Hammerfall kinda bland, personally. They've got some nice riffs and catchy tunes, but they're just another face in the power metal crowd.

[Lord Abortion]

I agree that there'll be nothing really new coming from them, but I think they are good at what they do and I like many of their songs. Nothing remarkable but solid and enjoyable.
Hang on, I can't think of another band that has a huge dude in armour with a hammer as big as he is smashing an expoding anvil as a show opener - that's a bit different... :)
Alright...now THAT sound awesome.

[Steerpike]

I enjoy Hammerfall every now and again. They've made some great power metal anthems, Hearts on Fire in particular.

[Lord Abortion]

What's everyone's take on 3 inches of blood? I really like them.

[Riva]

Not really power metal, I think, but I seriously love them. I impulse bought Advance and Vanquish and I really think it was one of my best impulse buys ever. Fear Upon The Bridge and Deadly Sinners are power metal anthems to be sung with pride before a battle.

[shadow_stalker]

I've always found Hammerfall kinda bland, personally. They've got some nice riffs and catchy tunes, but they're just another face in the power metal crowd.

just like Iced Earth


/waits for Lord Abortion to throw something

[Lord Abortion]

just like Iced Earth


/waits for Lord Abortion to throw something
/knifes Titch

The riffs alone put IE way above most other bands.
I don't care if you WERE joking...


Every time I listen to Rhapsody they ge better, is there a name for this?

I thought "progressive Rhapsody improvement syndrome" or "P.R.I.S" sounded good.

[shadow_stalker]

I have only listend to Rhapsody once or twice so i never got into them, but i am getting into galloglass, took me a couple of listens but they are a cool band

Oh yeah knife me and the band has to find a new place to practice

[Lord Abortion]

I have only listend to Rhapsody once or twice so i never got into them, but i am getting into galloglass, took me a couple of listens but they are a cool band

Oh yeah knife me and the band has to find a new place to practice
and a new drummer,which will be easier :p

J/K... don't quit :upset:

[shadow_stalker]

i wouldnt quit, it would take me 3-4 more years to find a band that would play metal

[Lord Abortion]

i wouldnt quit, it would take me 3-4 more years to find a band that would play metal
Hoooray...

I sent you an E-mail when You get your MSN back BTW.

You also play in a pop-punk band, let's not forget that.

[shadow_stalker]

i would rather you call it a pop band than put the word punk in it, havnt practiced with them since we played that show at allendale

When we go see dragonforce what do you think i should take (apart from tickets and money), 2-3 hours is a long time to be on a train :upset:

[Lord Abortion]

i would rather you call it a pop band than put the word punk in it, havnt practiced with them since we played that show at allendale

When we go see dragonforce what do you think i should take (apart from tickets and money), 2-3 hours is a long time to be on a train :upset:
Well, your MP3 player should be small enough to be OK when you take it, especially if you have zipping pockets.

and we can buy a newspaper or something.

[shadow_stalker]

Good idea, although i dont think im smart enough to read a newspaper, i will by a kids travel book and spend 3 hours joining the dots :upset:

Oh yeah have Louie and Slim learned Hallowed be thy name?

[Lord Abortion]

Good idea, although i dont think im smart enough to read a newspaper, i will by a kids travel book and spend 3 hours joining the dots :upset:

Oh yeah have Louie and Slim learned Hallowed be thy name?
I hope they have, Louie said they have. Louie doesn't want to play whiskey in the jar anymore... and I do realise we're having 3 different convos here. That's why MSN is a good thing.

so our setlist looks like...
the misfits-dig up her bones
iced earth-Burning times
iron maiden-the trooper
iron maiden- hallowed be thy name
CC- stripped, raped and strangled.
Cannibal corpse version of Metallica's No remorse
He suggested a mayhem track, we might think of Deathcrush or funeral fog.
then The Abyss (orig)
and the gunslinger (orig)
and another untitled original I'm working on

[shadow_stalker]

I dont want to do Bells, militia ran that into the ground, why not whiskey?

Why do power metal bands have to use keyboards so much? it makes it so hard to play their songs


What about dig up her bones by misfits?

[Lord Abortion]

/adds dig up her bones

ask louie about Whiskey, I think if he wants to do a 'tallica song, we should do no remorse, it's awesome.

(the cover that is)

[shadow_stalker]

Could i borrow Silence and eliptica from you ollie, i will bring Takatalvi on monday (if i can remember it)

[Lord Abortion]

Sure, I'll lend you the two albums.

[shadow_stalker]

Thanks man...what link?

im gonna get the ablums anyway but that will be awhile yet, there are more toms to be added to my drumkit before then

[Huber]

The council's verdict on newer Helloween?

I myself love it.

[Lord Abortion]

So...we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of a brilliant band, the wonderful Dungeon, and to celebrate the new dawn of PM that Tim's new work as Lord, will bring us.

[Riva]

So...we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of a brilliant band, the wonderful Dungeon, and to celebrate the new dawn of PM that Tim's new work as Lord, will bring us.

You know, Tim offered me the keyboard part in his new band, but I had to turn him down. :p

[G_Mac07]

^ It's tr00. Move to Sydney Jason :p

Anyone know anything about Stu's new project? LT seems pretty enthusiastic (sp?) about it.

[Riva]

^ It's tr00. Move to Sydney Jason :p

Anyone know anything about Stu's new project? LT seems pretty enthusiastic (sp?) about it.

I was seriously tempted, haha. But then I'd be leaving Uni and work, and though that might sound good, I'd also be leaving my girlfriend behind.

[Lord Abortion]

I was seriously tempted, haha. But then I'd be leaving Uni and work, and though that might sound good, I'd also be leaving my girlfriend behind.
Lots of sex><Being in Lord

it's 50-50 :p

[G_Mac07]

I was seriously tempted, haha. But then I'd be leaving Uni and work, and though that might sound good, I'd also be leaving my girlfriend behind.

Take her with you. Girlfriends dig musicians. :p

Lots of sex><Being in Lord

it's 50-50 :p

:lol:

[Lord Tim]

Lots of sex><Being in Lord

it's 50-50 :p

Dude, take the sex - only the industry ****s you when you get to the place that we are now! :P HAHA!

[Lord Tim]

Anyone know anything about Stu's new project? LT seems pretty enthusiastic (sp?) about it.

I know what it is and it's very different to Dungeon, but that's all I can say. Stu will announce it all in good time - keep an eye on the Dungeon forum, I'm sure he'll make an announcement there.

And yeah, it's pretty cool. :)

[Stoic]

you know guys...it's unbelievable this (http://www.dungeon.cd/cgi-bin/makeframes.pl?http://www.dungeon.cd/photos_current.html) guy posts here. He looks so inaccessible :p

[Lord Tim]

No way, honestly - I just wear those jeans to frighten the children! :p HAHA!

[Shattered_Future]

No way, honestly - I just wear those jeans to frighten the children! :p HAHA!

Ah, so YOU'RE the one parents tell horror stories to their kids about. :p

[Lord Abortion]

Ah, so YOU'RE the one parents tell horror stories to their kids about. :p
Heheh... I like it when bands wear their influences' shirts onstage.

Like, say when George fisher wears a Misfits shirt onstage with cannibal corpse, or err...me wearing my maiden shirts... :p

[Stoic]

I'm listening to a song by Luca Turilli's project on a web radio and I must say it's impressive!

[Arucard]

Right, so i'm now in the year 12 at College, and a load of kids who moved up into year 10 are well into Nightwish, so they come talk to me because i was wearing a Maiden shirt, and their all like 'So you like Power Metal?' And i'm like 'Not really Nightwish PM...' And these kids are all like 'OmGZZZ NightTWIShs TIUS TEH BEssTt Man!!!'

I then walked swiftly away.

Gah. Nightwish fanboys irritate me.

[VeedBok]

I'm listening to a song by Luca Turilli's project on a web radio and I must say it's impressive!

yah his solo work is amazing, which album is it off of? King of the Nordic Twilight or Prophet of the Last Eclipse???

[Lord Abortion]

Blast those Nightwish fanboys
/waits for Pete to throw something

NP- Dungeon-Traumatised :D

[Stoic]

yah his solo work is amazing, which album is it off of? King of the Nordic Twilight or Prophet of the Last Eclipse???

The song I heard was Prophet of the Last Eclipse of the s/t album. If the rest of the album is as impressive as this then I hate myself for seeing it in a second hand CD store for 5 euros and not buying it :angry:

The surprising thing is that they keyboards didnt bother me at all, the opposite, I did like them! I have officially gotten used to keyboards in power metal :D

[Arucard]

I would like to hit Nightwish fanboys with a bat.

[VeedBok]

I would like to hit Nightwish fanboys with a bat.

you should if they ever hasstle you for not liking them, then hit them.

[Arucard]

I think they deserve a bat to the chest just for saying their drummer is excellent, when is clearly only just above par.

[Lord Abortion]

I would like to hit Nightwish fanboys with a bat.
I would like to hit (some) Nightwish fangirls with...something else...

NP- Dungeon-Traumatised

[Arucard]

None of the Nightwish fangirls i have seen are even ABIT attractive.

[Lord Abortion]

None of the Nightwish fangirls i have seen are even ABIT attractive.
I went to Download...that was fun in parts.
Certain parts ;) *











*may be a brazen lie.

[Steerpike]

I would like to hit Nightwish fanboys with a bat.

Still, they're not Slipknot, ICP, or Tool fanboys. They got that goin' for them.

[Lord Abortion]

Still, they're not Slipknot, ICP, or Tool fanboys. They got that goin' for them.
Or RATM...or any band like this

[Steerpike]

Or RATM...or any band like this

I still chuckle every time I hear about how Zack and Tom would meet fans after the show, see them wearing the Che Guevera T-shirts and get really pissed when they found out the kids had no idea who the hell Che was.

[Arucard]

Tool fanboys also deserve to die. But then again, i'm abit of an Arsis fanboy :\ But if people offer constructive critisicm, i don't get angry.

Me and my brother are learning Acid Rain by Angra, him doing vocals whilst i do the guitars and drums, its so much fun! He lends a hand with the guitar to, hes very good for a 14 year old.

[Lord Abortion]

I'm not going to get into the "I hate stupid left wing politics" stuff again, I just got over the whole thing in the comm. thread.

I just do, and this proves why I think.


Warning, the following short statement is off the topic of PM and is just my awesome opinion.
Make of it what you will(y)
hahah...I said willy...
Alot of people recently voted liberal Democrat in the last British election. Mostly students. One of the key ideals of the Liberal Democrat Manifesto is to join the Euro. (Which I don't like BTW, I'm not a perticularly patriotic person, but I just don't like the idea of losing the pound.)
I digress, anyway.These people I talked to about why they voted this way, said that they didn't want to conform. :rolleyes:
I raised the point that if Britain were to join the Euro, they would be just like most other European countries. (in other words....conforming)
They shut up...I'm going to vote green party when the nex election comes around...or Conservative.

[Arucard]

Green Party are ridiuclous. They would do nothing for our Country, all they would do is 'cut' emissions by rationing power and fuel, leading us into a situation similar to China at the minute. They care more about animals than humans, and would greatly hinder scientific progress in the areas of drugs and advanced treatments.

And the Lib Dems are ridiuclous. Their sums just don't add up. They say they can cut tax yet increase spending with money that comes out of nowhere, and let more immigrants into the Country? **** off lads.

Thats how i see it anyway.

[Lord Abortion]

Green Party are ridiuclous. They would do nothing for our Country, all they would do is 'cut' emissions by rationing power and fuel, leading us into a situation similar to China at the minute. They care more about animals than humans, and would greatly hinder scientific progress in the areas of drugs and advanced treatments.

And the Lib Dems are ridiuclous. Their sums just don't add up. They say they can cut tax yet increase spending with money that comes out of nowhere, and let more immigrants into the Country? **** off lads.

Thats how i see it anyway.
Dude, I was joking about voting for the green party...

[Arucard]

Good. I would vote Conservative, because in all fairness, there are TOO MANY LEECHING IMIGRANTS IN OUR COUNTRY. They are destroying our education system especially.

[Steerpike]

I'm not going to get into the "I hate stupid left wing politics" stuff again, I just got over the whole thing in the comm. thread.

Let's just put it this way. No matter what political direction you swing, there are always going to be groups whom you will feel the need to apologize to everyone else for. For liberals like myself, it's people like diehard socialists. For conservatives, it's the religious right. For environmentalists, it's PETA.

Merely more proof that stupidity is ubiquitous and no one with a decent head on their shoudlers is in charge these days.

[Lord Abortion]

/\/\ Very true

Hahaha...I just realised that RATM are the band I'm least likely to like, ever.
I dislike rap immenesly
and I don't like left wing political music.

So...I'm not going to like rage at all, eh? :lol:

[Hells Bells]

Very true. I supported the Liberals (in Canada by the way), and then watched them make asses out of themselves. People who actually care about getting something done stay out of politics and try to make changes in their own communities, like I've heard about people operating businesses successfully based on the principles of participatory economics.

[Shattered_Future]

I would like to hit Nightwish fanboys with a bat.

I would like to hit YOU with a bat. :p

Fanboys ARE irritating though...

However, what's it matter if Jukka is average? Put somebody else there and the music would be crap. However, he's perfect for it...

I'm a moderate...at least, that's what this "What political party are you?" test we took in school said anyway.

I steer clear of politics...it solves nothing.

[shadow_stalker]

Good. I would vote Conservative, because in all fairness, there are TOO MANY LEECHING IMIGRANTS IN OUR COUNTRY. They are destroying our education system especially.
I would send them home if i had the power.

I have just discoverd what an awesome album Silence by Sonata is (already new it would be but nevermind)

[Kronos]

I think they deserve a bat to the chest just for saying their drummer is excellent, when is clearly only just above par.

Well to be so average, and to sound so good - that's genius. Wish many other "brilliant" drummers would forget about showing us all how brilliant they are - and get on with the music. :lol:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:lol: I think I'm going to stay out of the political discussion for once.
Where is Rhapsody from?

[Iron Bars]

Rhapsody are from Italy. Pretty cheesy even for PM but technicly very good. Got Symphony of the enchanted lands and its kinda growing on me at the moment.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

That's the one I've got...Neurotoxin uploaded it. Agreed, though...very cheesy. I heard a bit on an accent when I listened to them and I was trying to pick it out. Thanks. I really like the second song on Symphony

[Lord Abortion]

Rhapsody have some brilliant riffs, and are a great band overall, it took me a while to get them, but I really like them now.
I wonder if that may happen with Hammerfall, who are a little meh for me.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Yeah! I hope it does, because I got Chapter V and I hardly listen to it. Maybe I'll try again, now that I'm getting exposed to more of the PM cheese.

[Hells Bells]

When I was first introduced to PM, I couldn't stand the cheese that so much of the music seemed to drip with.
Now that I'm taking another look at all the bands that I rejected at first because of the vocals and the elves and dragonslaying lyrics...I actually really like it. It makes the music seem so much more colourful, vibrant and dramatic.

[Arucard]

I would like to hit YOU with a bat. :p

Fanboys ARE irritating though...

However, what's it matter if Jukka is average? Put somebody else there and the music would be crap. However, he's perfect for it...

I'm a moderate...at least, that's what this "What political party are you?" test we took in school said anyway.

I steer clear of politics...it solves nothing.

If you put Michael Van Dyne, Aquiles Prester or Jens Mulushcaka in his place and the music would probably get slightly less annoying.

I don't have a problem with him being average, i have a problem with people saying hes good, when hes not.

[Kronos]

If you put Michael Van Dyne, Aquiles Prester or Jens Mulushcaka in his place and the music would probably get slightly less annoying.

I don't have a problem with him being average, i have a problem with people saying hes good, when hes not.

Well I like him. Fetch your weapon of choice, and I shall await thee...

[Arucard]

Right i've got a Katana. I swear when i've got the money i'm going to make a martial arts/anime themed Power Metal band. It will be better than any female fronted 'Power Metal*' bands today.

*Term used in loosed senses possible.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, but Tarja is hot, dude...

and you're, well, not :P

[Kronos]

Right i've got a Katana. I swear when i've got the money i'm going to make a martial arts/anime themed Power Metal band. It will be better than any female fronted 'Power Metal*' bands today.

*Term used in loosed senses possible.

Right then, I'll load my Browning.
/game over. The world is now safe for female-fronted power metal bands to proliferate, and bring masturbatory fantasies to teenage boys the world over. Rejoice!

[Lord Abortion]

game over. The world is now safe for female-fronted power metal bands to proliferate, and bring masturbatory fantasies to teenage boys the world over
Yes Yes!

sweeeeet!

[Kronos]

Yes Yes!

sweeeeet!

It appears that some have started already - and why not? :thumb:

[Brew]

So, I'm going to see Dragonforce tomorrow.

w00t :D

[Kronos]

So, I'm going to see Dragonforce tomorrow.

w00t :D

Cool - are you gonna do a write-up afterwards?

[Steerpike]

Right then, I'll load my Browning.
/game over. The world is now safe for female-fronted power metal bands to proliferate, and bring masturbatory fantasies to teenage boys the world over. Rejoice!

That was anti-climactic.

[Shattered_Future]

If you put Michael Van Dyne, Aquiles Prester or Jens Mulushcaka in his place and the music would probably get slightly less annoying.

I don't have a problem with him being average, i have a problem with people saying hes good, when hes not.

English? I don't know names...what bands are they in?

Anyway, Jukka's not the greatest, but he's better than a lot of people give him credit for (read: you).

[Lord Abortion]

It appears that some have started already - and why not? :thumb:
Because it stains, that's why not.

Did I cross a line there?

[Shattered_Future]

Because it stains, that's why not.

Did I cross a line there?

Man, even I found that in bad taste...and I don't usually find things in bad taste.

Meh, I still got my Cristina Scabbia fantasies (and my tribute to her over my bed). :D

[Lord Abortion]

Man, even I found that in bad taste...and I don't usually find things in bad taste.

Meh, I still got my Cristina Scabbia fantasies (and my tribute to her over my bed). :D
Ah, I win at bad taste.

I love my new U/T

[Brew]

Cool - are you gonna do a write-up afterwards?

Yeh, probably.

I'm going to see if I can record anything onto my mp3 player aswell.

[Kronos]

That was anti-climactic.

I enjoyed it

[Hells Bells]

That was anti-climactic.

I'll say... :rolleyes:

[Arucard]

Shattered : No he isn't. Those drummers are the drummers of Arsis, Angra and Dissilusion, all VERY intersting drummers who can also blast the fuc out of their kits.

And anyway, i guess it just depends whether your listening to the music or touching yourself over the singer.

[Lord Abortion]

And anyway, i guess it just depends whether your listening to the music or touching yourself over the singer.
Ah...touché :p

[Slapping Penguin]

My brother showed me the song Dawn of Victory by Rhapsody a while back and I don't know what people are saying about this band been hard to get into but from then it was love at first hear. Thats what got me intrested in Power Metal appart from Iron Maiden.

[CaptainWaits]

My brother showed me the song Dawn of Victory by Rhapsody a while back and I don't know what people are saying about this band been hard to get into but from then it was love at first hear. Thats what got me intrested in Power Metal appart from Iron Maiden.
I love Rhapsody, but I'm not too huge on that album. "Legendary Tales" and "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" are far better IMO. Try those if you haven't yet :thumb: .

[Lord Abortion]

Symphony of enchanted lands is my favourite Rhapsody album I think

[ExitWound]

Woo! Resurrection of a thread that needs it.

I have 3 songs from Gamma Ray's upcoming album MAJESTIC on my website for download. They are promo editions with some static for a few seconds here and there, but they're very listenable. BUY THE ALBUM WHEN IT COMES OUT ON SEPT 23RD!!

http://www.theexitwound.com/

[Shattered_Future]

Shattered : No he isn't. Those drummers are the drummers of Arsis, Angra and Dissilusion, all VERY intersting drummers who can also blast the fuc out of their kits.

And anyway, i guess it just depends whether your listening to the music or touching yourself over the singer.

You do realize you're arguing with one of the biggest Nightwish fanboys in this forum? You're NEVER going to win. ;) :D

There's plenty of better drummers than Jukka...there's also worse. Get over it. :thumb:

[Riva]

Lost Horizon - A Flame To The Ground Beneath for $6.99 from my local record store. :D

[Steerpike]

Lost Horizon - A Flame To The Ground Beneath for $6.99 from my local record store. :D

Awesome. \m/

[Lord Abortion]

Lost Horizon - A Flame To The Ground Beneath for $6.99 from my local record store. :D
That's a bloody bargain!

Uh...Titch...you are going to have that map yourself right?
In case I neglect to print it off...

[CaptainWaits]

What does everyone think of Savage Cirus in comparison to BG??

[Stoic]

What does everyone think of Savage Cirus in comparison to BG??

They can only be compared to pre Nightfall Blind Guardian since they're lean towards the speed direction while BG dont anymore. They're pretty good (Persuader are good as well) but for me old speed BG own them mainly because they have deeply touched me and been haunting me for years :)

[Lord Abortion]

Speed BG is awesome, I like it all, but I need to buy more.
Blast my lack of funds...

[Riva]

Awesome. \m/

Yeah, I was re-reading your Spotlight, and it suddenly clicked that I had seen an album by them a year ago. So I went to the store, and it was still there! \m/

[Lord Abortion]

here is a short update about what is going on at the moment:
Frederik did some kick *** drum arrangements for the new songs and now Oliver Holzwarth has started working on the bass arrangements. At the same time André, Marcus and I are fixing final arrangement issues but basically we have finished the biggest part of composing. We are going to start the production for the new album somewhere during the last days of August. As you can imagine everyone is highly motivated, excited and of course ready to go.

This is a a very rough schedule for the next months:

Late August - End of November:
Recordings Mixing of the first single
Videoshooting
December - January:
Mixing
February/March:
Promotion
Release of the first single
April/May:
Release of the album and Warm up shows
June - August:
Warm up shows
South America
Japan
Release of the second single
September - October:
Europe
November:
Japan
Australia
December - February:
USA, Mexico and Canada

We will keep you informed.

Hansi

This is a short synopsis of what BG are going to be up to...

looks like a September/october European tour
Something to spend some Uni loan money on.

[Iron Bars]

Still a long wait. But it will probably be worth it.

[shadow_stalker]

Hmm never really listen to much BG apart from a cd i borrwed from someone, maybe i will look into them later

[Stoic]

Hmm never really listen to much BG apart from a cd i borrwed from someone, maybe i will look into them later

:eek:

Which album did you borrow? You're really missing a lot ;)



tch, tch, tch

[shadow_stalker]

I couldnt honestly tell you, ollie lent me it...i think

[Lord Abortion]

I couldnt honestly tell you, ollie lent me it...i think
Somewhere Far beyond... I was all like "Dude, this band are bloody awesome!"
when I heard it.

[Stoic]

Somewhere Far beyond... I was all like "Dude, this band are bloody awesome!"
when I heard it.

I was kind of: pfff...alright :P

I find NIME the most accessible and IFTO the less accessible album.

[Lord Abortion]

I don't think NIME is really that acessable...
I mean all the spoken word bits and story parts make it a little difficult to get into...

NP- Dragonforce- starfire

Less than 20 hours :D

[Shattered_Future]

I don't think NIME is really that acessable...
I mean all the spoken word bits and story parts make it a little difficult to get into...

NP- Dragonforce- starfire

Less than 20 hours :D

Lucky bastard... :evil:

I think ANATO is one of their most accessible...SFB still hasn't sunk in on me.

[Iron Bars]

SFB is better in my humbile opinion though. BG is one of the top PM bands for me.

[shadow_stalker]

Somewhere Far beyond... I was all like "Dude, this band are bloody awesome!"
when I heard it.
Oh, it was pretty cool

hey Ollie were going to see Dragonforce today :thumb:

[Stoic]

I mean all the spoken word bits and story parts make it a little difficult to get into...

skip them :D

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Dragonforce are funny. Have fun guys! :D

[Hells Bells]

This is a short synopsis of what BG are going to be up to...

looks like a September/october European tour
Something to spend some Uni loan money on.

Grrr..I'm going to have to wait over a year! But I guess that's a good thing, I'll have a few months to let my finances recover. Between uni, other shows, a new keyboard, and Japan, I'm going to need some time to crawl out of the pit of debt I'll be in by the end next summer.

Oh, it was pretty cool

hey Ollie were going to see Dragonforce today

Lucky! Tell everyone how it was :p

[Brew]

When I saw Dragonforce on Wednesday I met Dave and Vadim...

:)

[SomeGuySomewhere]

When I saw Dragonforce on Wednesday I met Dave and Vadim...

:)

You lucky bastard, that's awesome :thumb:

[Hells Bells]

When I saw Dragonforce on Wednesday I met Dave and Vadim...

:)

Haha that's awesome, how were they when you met them?
/still waiting patiently for them to say something about a Canadian tour...

[Shattered_Future]

I think my friend said they were going to play 1 show in Canada...

Heh, him and me were brainstorming how we could get one of our parents to drive us like 6-10 hours (don't know how far Montreal is away from NYC) to get up there. :p

[Hells Bells]

hehe, good luck with that :p

Yeah, I heard about the ONE North American show they were doing, 5 hours away from where I live. I think I'll just wait until they come here...

[Thor]

A question for all you power metal regulars: Do you find Hammerfall's new album to be really boring? Because I do.

[ArcLite]

Haven't heard it myself yet, but that seems to be the consensus I've heard from others.

[Thor]

Haven't heard it myself yet, but that seems to be the consensus I've heard from others.
I've had it since June and I've only forced it upon myself to listen to it twice. Every song just sounds the same. I'll probably make a review for it sooner or later.

[Kronos]

I've had it since June and I've only forced it upon myself to listen to it twice. Every song just sounds the same. I'll probably make a review for it sooner or later.

I don't think it'll become a classic, but it's listenable. I think Hammerfall is a bit samey, but then so's Motorhead, and that hasn't stopped them

[The Dark Philosopher]

Anyone here heard of Celesty?

[Kronos]

Anyone here heard of Celesty?
No. Are they any good?

[The Dark Philosopher]

real good I just bought Reign Of Elements great CD check them out

[Brew]

Haha that's awesome, how were they when you met them?
/still waiting patiently for them to say something about a Canadian tour...

Dave was trying to find a glass for his beer and Vadim was quiet. I shook hands with them both and asked Dave if it really is him who posts in the Dragonforce thread under the name 'dragondrummer', and it is.

I was buying my ticket at the time, Sam walked past me a few times but I wussed out of talking to him, kinda the same when Herman stood really close to me at the Merchandise stand when I saw them last October.

[Thor]

If there's one thing that I really like about this thread is that no one talks about Children of Bodom in here.

[The Dark Philosopher]

Anyone heard of Heimdall I here their supposed to be really good

[Shadows Within]

If there's one thing that I really like about this thread is that no one talks about Children of Bodom in here.
they should be.

[The Dark Philosopher]

they should be.

They get old quick. Dont get me wrong Alexi is great but I cant listen to more than 4 songs without getting sick of it.

[Lord Abortion]

You lucky bastard, that's awesome :thumb:
I met Herman, Sam AND Vadim :cool: :cool:

[Thor]

they should be.
Nah, they've already got a huge thread dedicated to them, I don't think they also need to be here.

And does anyone happen to know anything about Iced Earth on tour?

[Steerpike]

they should be.

The Hatecrew have their own thread. This one belongs to the War Council.

[Brew]

I met Herman, Sam AND Vadim :cool: :cool:

Last week I met The Misfits.

This week I met Dave and Vadim from Dragonforce, and nearly Sam but I wussed out of saying anything to him and let him walk by.

Next week I could meet Nevermore, I just need to find a way of getting to Dudley...

:cool:-er

[King_Of_Terrors]

There are some really good folk metal bands that sound like power metal. Such as Ensiferum and Wintersun. Both great bands. I've been getting into alot of power metal lately, and now its my favorite genre. Has anyone mentioned Sonata Arctica?

[Steerpike]

Has anyone mentioned Sonata Arctica?

Repeatedly. Just not for the last few pages.

I'm not as into them as others around here, but I think they just need time to grow on me.

[Brew]

There are some really good folk metal bands that sound like power metal. Such as Ensiferum and Wintersun. Both great bands. I've been getting into alot of power metal lately, and now its my favorite genre. Has anyone mentioned Sonata Arctica?

Sonata Arctica are one of my fave. Power Metal bands.

[Shattered_Future]

Sonata Arctica is quite brilliant...their guitarist has some great solos.

[Kronos]

Sonata Arctica is quite brilliant...their guitarist has some great solos.
I like SA too, but I don't think they'll ever be my fave - the earlier albums esp. I can only listen to a few tracks without wanting a break from the "dada-dada-dada-dada-dada-dada-dada" rhythms and Tony's verbal diarrhoea... :lol:
I like it when they slow the pace a tad, or do one of their great ballads

[Hells Bells]

I like Sonata Arctica, but it'll probably take me a bit to get into them. I didn't really get into metal until like a year ago if that, and since then I've had like a million bands thrown in my face...it'll take a while to get through them all.

[Stoic]

I now OWN Requiem - The Arrival :D
Who ever wants a link to a song or two e-mail me ;)

[Kronos]

Power metal? That I don't have? I'm always up for that Stoic
tsarbeauty@aol.com

:thumb:

[Stoic]

thank you for your interest :)

I would say they're closer to prog than to power although their sound is based on the euro power formula. I would cautiously say that the album I own (their debut) is rather immature compared to the other two and especially their new one. Still, it's full of smart proggy parts and very enjoyable in overall. One of the two songs I've uploaded is the best of the album by far and closer I believe to the recent and most mature Requiem. Anyway, I think they worth some attention!

You'll have an e-mail as soon as the second upload is done ;)

[Lord Abortion]

Sonata Arctica is quite brilliant...their guitarist has some great solos.
I agree...Elliptica is one of My favourite PM albums.

I just found a brilliant bit in an SA song.
on Blinded no more, where at 1:18 it just stops and then starts again with this amazing little guitar part.

[Shadows Within]

I agree...Elliptica is one of My favourite PM albums.

I just found a brilliant bit in an SA song.
on Blinded no more, where at 1:18 it just stops and then starts again with this amazing little guitar part.
i really need to hear these guys i gotta pick up a CD of theres thats probally the best one to get right?

[Lord Abortion]

Elliptica or Reckoning Night IMO

[Kronos]

I've got all their albums, and Reckoning Night is my fave by far. Second place for me would be Silence

[The Dark Philosopher]

i really need to hear these guys i gotta pick up a CD of theres thats probally the best one to get right?
Reakoning Night is one of the best cds I own truly great.

[The Dark Philosopher]

Cant get into the old stuff to much like Strata.

[Lord Abortion]

I'm really liking SA's "the gun" at the moment, it's really catchy.

[Thor]

Just wondering, do SA write really cheesy lyrics?

[Shattered_Future]

Course...they're power metal. :p

Their lyrics have a fair amount of cheese to them.

[The Dark Philosopher]

Just wondering, do SA write really cheesy lyrics?
Not on Reakoning Night cant say about the others I dont have them.

[Thor]

Course...they're power metal. :p

Their lyrics have a fair amount of cheese to them.
Well I can stand the cheese factor for a while, but there are certain bands that just have waaaaayyy too much of it that I can't listen to it.

*cough* Rhapsody *cough*

[The Dark Philosopher]

Well I can stand the cheese factor for a while, but there are certain bands that just have waaaaayyy too much of it that I can't listen to it.

*cough* Rhapsody *cough*
Get Reakoning Night

[Kronos]

Get Reakoning Night

Seconded and thirded :thumb:
No much (any) cheese in the lyrics on that

[Thor]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

[The Dark Philosopher]

Seconded and thirded :thumb:
No much (any) cheese in the lyrics on that
Yes I dont there is any and It also throws off a darker vibe than their other albums.(from what Ive heard)

[Kronos]

Yes I dont there is any and It also throws off a darker vibe than their other albums.(from what Ive heard)

Yeah, the lyrics to Don't Say A Word are pretty chilling (my fave on the album) and also the whole album is more varied, plus Tony's voice seems to get ever better. I'm glad their latest album is my favourite; it's awful when bands you like's output gets worse and worse.....

[The Dark Philosopher]

Yeah, the lyrics to Don't Say A Word are pretty chilling (my fave on the album) and also the whole album is more varied, plus Tony's voice seems to get ever better. I'm glad their latest album is my favourite; it's awful when bands you like's output gets worse and worse.....
Yea its nice to see a band keep evolving getting better and better hopefully their next album will be even better.

[ExitWound]

Course...they're power metal. :p

Their lyrics have a fair amount of cheese to them.
What does this actually mean? Are you comparing to 'popular' metal all whining about lost loves and teen angst stories of drugs and death? I prefer lyrics with a little more flare, uniqueness, and ingenuity to them, even if that means Dragons and Swords.

[Lord Abortion]

What does this actually mean? Are you comparing to 'popular' metal all whining about lost loves and teen angst stories of drugs and death? I prefer lyrics with a little more flare, uniqueness, and ingenuity to them, even if that means Dragons and Swords.
What do you mean "even"? :p

[Huber]

What does this actually mean? Are you comparing to 'popular' metal all whining about lost loves and teen angst stories of drugs and death? I prefer lyrics with a little more flare, uniqueness, and ingenuity to them, even if that means Dragons and Swords.

I don't think he meant anything against it.

Most of us here love our cheesy PM lyrics.

[Shattered_Future]

What does this actually mean? Are you comparing to 'popular' metal all whining about lost loves and teen angst stories of drugs and death? I prefer lyrics with a little more flare, uniqueness, and ingenuity to them, even if that means Dragons and Swords.

No, I'm saying power metal generally has cheesy lyrics.

I never said there was anything wrong with that.

[Arucard]

Cheese is in the eye of the beholder, amirite?

[Shattered_Future]

Absolutely.

It's particularly funny when the bands take themselves seriously about it too...like many of today's black metal groups. :lol:

[Kronos]

I think many Power metal lyrics aren't really that cheesey, SA ones are pretty good, NW lyrics, are, IMO, virtually devoid of any, Stratovarius is prob. more guilty on that score, as are Hammerfall, but the bands with the worst, cheesiest lyrics are poppier, "hair metal" - type bands, like VH or, worse still, Kiss. I bloody hate lyrics that lamely tell me to "Rock all day, Roll all night" or say "These are crazy, crazy, crazy, nights!" then compound the insult to my intelligence by shouting "All right!" as the rhyme. That I really detest.
Not too much of that thoughtless, cop-out crap in PM

[Lord Abortion]

I think many Power metal lyrics aren't really that cheesey, SA ones are pretty good, NW lyrics, are, IMO, virtually devoid of any, Stratovarius is prob. more guilty on that score, as are Hammerfall, but the bands with the worst, cheesiest lyrics are poppier, "hair metal" - type bands, like VH or, worse still, Kiss. I bloody hate lyrics that lamely tell me to "Rock all day, Roll all night" or say "These are crazy, crazy, crazy, nights!" then compound the insult to my intelligence by shouting "All right!" as the rhyme. That I really detest.
Not too much of that thoughtless, cop-out crap in PM
Exactly, I really hate Hair Metal...and AC/DC which fits in there well to me. Lyrically at least

NP-Iced earth- blessed are you (live)

[Shattered_Future]

I dunno, Nightwish has a few corny lines...

I know in Dead Gardens, there's something about an orc...

And Elvenpath has the oh so thoughtful line "He told me to keep the sauna warm for him"

Overall, though, Nightwish has some really great lyrics.

[Iron Bars]

Downloaded some of this Dungeon stuff you guys were talking about last week. I really like it. Are there albums widely avalable?

[Kronos]

I dunno, Nightwish has a few corny lines...

I know in Dead Gardens, there's something about an orc...

And Elvenpath has the oh so thoughtful line "He told me to keep the sauna warm for him"

Overall, though, Nightwish has some really great lyrics.

I think the preceding line in Elvenpath is even better
"Introduced me to her old friend, Home-Gnome"
As you do.... :lol:

[The Dark Philosopher]

I think many Power metal lyrics aren't really that cheesey, SA ones are pretty good, NW lyrics, are, IMO, virtually devoid of any, Stratovarius is prob. more guilty on that score, as are Hammerfall, but the bands with the worst, cheesiest lyrics are poppier, "hair metal" - type bands, like VH or, worse still, Kiss. I bloody hate lyrics that lamely tell me to "Rock all day, Roll all night" or say "These are crazy, crazy, crazy, nights!" then compound the insult to my intelligence by shouting "All right!" as the rhyme. That I really detest.
Not too much of that thoughtless, cop-out crap in PM
Agreed there is nothing more cheesy.

[Lord Abortion]

Downloaded some of this Dungeon stuff you guys were talking about last week. I really like it. Are there albums widely avalable?
Yes, all available from your good friends at amazon. :)

[Shadows Within]

I think many Power metal lyrics aren't really that cheesey, SA ones are pretty good, NW lyrics, are, IMO, virtually devoid of any, Stratovarius is prob. more guilty on that score, as are Hammerfall, but the bands with the worst, cheesiest lyrics are poppier, "hair metal" - type bands, like VH or, worse still, Kiss. I bloody hate lyrics that lamely tell me to "Rock all day, Roll all night" or say "These are crazy, crazy, crazy, nights!" then compound the insult to my intelligence by shouting "All right!" as the rhyme. That I really detest.
Not too much of that thoughtless, cop-out crap in PM
listen to dream evil and 3 inches of blood those are the worst :p

[Iron Bars]

Yes, all available from your good friends at amazon. :)

Why o why didn't I think of that.

[Shattered_Future]

Amazon is evil...they still haven't sent me my Nightwish DVD. :evil:

[ExitWound]

listen to dream evil and 3 inches of blood those are the worst :p
You *do* know that Dream Evil does tongue-in-cheek lyrics on purpose?

[NEVRMORE2]

You *do* know that Dream Evil does tongue-in-cheek lyrics on purpose?
oh i kinda guessed as much.

[Lord Tim]

Downloaded some of this Dungeon stuff you guys were talking about last week. I really like it. Are there albums widely avalable?

Cheers for that! :)

You should be able to get A Rise To Power, One Step Beyond in most of the places you'll find LMP releases (Amazon.com too, etc.) and the new re-released Resurrection album in October.

If you get stuck, drop the guys at LMP a line and they'll help you - they have an online store too: http://www.limb-music.de

:)

[Fullysick metal man]

what are some of the better bands that play power metal?
can somebody give me a list please because i wanna buy some albums

[Lord Abortion]

what are some of the better bands that play power metal?
can somebody give me a list please because i wanna buy some albums
Right...

Try... Iced Earth,
Blind guardian
Children of Bodom
Dungeon
Dragonforce
Attacker
Slough Feg
Angra
Rhapsody
Nightwish
Dream Evil
Helloween
Sonata arctica

just search this thread in fact...

[Fullysick metal man]

thanks ill check them out

[shadow_stalker]

Amazon is evil...they still haven't sent me my Nightwish DVD. :evil:
Which DVD did you order?

[ICB]

what are some of the better bands that play power metal?
can somebody give me a list please because i wanna buy some albums

if you like Children of Bodom (this might not be the right thread to do this in, but screw it), there's a band my band's played with called Destroy Destroy Destroy that's really great, I think they're going big soon...they don't have an album out, but they have a myspace to listen to a few songs at.

www.myspace.com/destroydestroydestroy

NP: Destroy Destroy Destroy- Ripped Apart By The Juggernaut of Fornication

[Shattered_Future]

Which DVD did you order?

From Wishes To Eternity.

I came home from school today, and found it waiting on my bed. :D

I gotta watch it later...

[Kronos]

From Wishes To Eternity.

I came home from school today, and found it waiting on my bed. :D

I gotta watch it later...

How did Tarja know just the right place to wait for you? :lol:
You are gonna so love that DVD..
Be sure to have a Kleenex handy....
Put it on now, and then you tell us all what you think

[Shattered_Future]

I watched a few clips from it...

The Kinslayer was good. The buildup of crowd noise right before the intro bursts in was brilliant, yet the song was pretty standard Nightwish fare.

Wanderlust, one of my favorite songs from Wishmaster, had pretty much the same effect as it does when i heard the recorded version...it's awesome. The stop in the middle is brilliant as well.

The video for Sleeping Sun was WEIRD. Why the crap is a bathtub in the middle of a field? Song was the same as always...one of the best Nightwish ballads ever.

However, The Pharaoh Sails To Orion reminded me of why I love Nightwish so much. It was PHENOMANAL. Everything was spot on, and brilliant...the subtle little changes added SO much more to the song, such as Tuomas's new piano part or the awesome long outro to the song.

From what I've seen so far, this is your next best bet to seeing Nightwish live. Buy it now.

[Doctor Night]

What defines Power Metal, May I ask?

[Kronos]

He He - preachin' to the converted, man. :cool:
I thought you'd like it. Wishmaster at the end is cool too...
Pharoah Sails To Orion has never been one of my faves tho' :upset:

[Shattered_Future]

What defines Power Metal, May I ask?

Traditionally, its fast, uptempo, happier music. Usually with a keyboardist, however, there have been instances without. Also, generally the singer has a clean singing voice.

[Kronos]

When did you stop being MX Nightwish Fanboy, and start munching foetuses?
:confused:

[Shattered_Future]

When did you stop being MX Nightwish Fanboy, and start munching foetuses?
:confused:

Ever since me and my friend entered the death metal competition with our 2 man side project, Fetus Munchers. The name is a tribute to those of the extreme metal genre. :D

[Shadows Within]

I watched a few clips from it...

The Kinslayer was good. The buildup of crowd noise right before the intro bursts in was brilliant, yet the song was pretty standard Nightwish fare.

Wanderlust, one of my favorite songs from Wishmaster, had pretty much the same effect as it does when i heard the recorded version...it's awesome. The stop in the middle is brilliant as well.

The video for Sleeping Sun was WEIRD. Why the crap is a bathtub in the middle of a field? Song was the same as always...one of the best Nightwish ballads ever.

However, The Pharaoh Sails To Orion reminded me of why I love Nightwish so much. It was PHENOMANAL. Everything was spot on, and brilliant...the subtle little changes added SO much more to the song, such as Tuomas's new piano part or the awesome long outro to the song.

From what I've seen so far, this is your next best bet to seeing Nightwish live. Buy it now.can i see the vid i havent seen yet and i cant find it.

[Shattered_Future]

can i see the vid i havent seen yet and i cant find it.

From what I've seen so far, this is your next best bet to seeing Nightwish live. Buy it now.

:thumb:

That's your best bet...we aren't allowed to upload videos anymore.

[Lord Abortion]

/reminds self to buy nightwish live DVD.

[Shadows Within]

:thumb:

That's your best bet...we aren't allowed to upload videos anymore.
*cough* AIM *cough*