The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[Riva]

Tim, I just read that interview you did with Pyromusic. Great pants! :p

[Slapping Penguin]

Indeed. I use the .77 triangle shaped ones. They go pretty good.

I tried the stubbys but the always slip. :-\

Mate I recommed Dava picks. Very good, not cheap 1 buck a pick and they wear down fairly quick. But they are specaily mouled and all this bull and rubbish but ends up to be a great pick. I find a hard pick with ability to bend in the middle is what you want. Or something kinda soft. I find hard picks too hard to alt pick, gallop and sweep etc.

[Lord Abortion]

I saw quite a few Edguy albums in HMV today, including a live one.
They must have got some in sharp after the rapturous performance in Newcastle last month.
They just had Rocket ride and Hellfire club in when we were looking the last time, incidentally, just before the show.
I also saw the new Rhapsody live album, also looking awesome.

[Stormrider]

Hmm. I love Edguy's The Piper Never Dies. I now know which album I'll be getting first.

NP Edguy - All the Clowns

[Cardboard Headgear]

Dunno if you guys already talked about this or not, but there's some short clips from Blind Guardian's new ep out. Also, you guys always seem to be talking about Dungeon, I've never heard em but apparently they played a free semi acoustic show at the local Amoeba a little while ago. Shame I didn't know about it or I woulda gone.

[Stormrider]

Yeah, Someone in the BG thread posted a link to the samplers.

Hmm, wasn't it coming out today ?

[Stoic]

Yes and I didnt have the chance to go down town and get it. I'm waiting in the queue on soulseek at the moment.

[Stormrider]

Meh, I'm gunna wait until the whole album comes out. I'm short on money right now and theres other cd's I want to buy...

NP Nevermore - Dreaming Neon Black

[Stoic]

nice song/album you're listening to \m/

The single here costs about 7.50 euros which is quite expensive considering that in one big chain store the albums cost 6.40 euros each...:confused:

[Stormrider]

nice song/album you're listening to \m/

The single here costs about 7.50 euros which is quite expensive considering that in one big chain store the albums cost 6.40 euros each...:confused:

Heh, its only the song. I've been listeing to them a lot recently. Love 'em \m/

I don't think I'll even see the EP in stores. I might go buy an album next week. Probablt Somewhere Far Beyond. Big chance its that but theres still other possibilities.

NP Slough Feg - Sky Chariots

[JausmetalJ]

Dunno if you guys already talked about this or not, but there's some short clips from Blind Guardian's new ep out. Also, you guys always seem to be talking about Dungeon, I've never heard em but apparently they played a free semi acoustic show at the local Amoeba a little while ago. Shame I didn't know about it or I woulda gone.
Yeah, heres some short sound clips: http://ultimatemetal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4492976&postcount=1

I think thats what you mean?

[Lord Abortion]

New EP?
not new album?
:(

I'm on a huge Gamma Ray kick at the moment.
NP-Gamma Ray-Strangers in the night

[Stormrider]

Yeah, new album is only in April..I think.

[Stoic]

Due to some certain delays it's going to be out in summer I think...

Ollie stop whining! At least they're coming to England! :p

[Lord Abortion]

Due to some certain delays it's going to be out in summer I think...

Ollie stop whining! At least they're coming to England! :p
Yeah, to Bloody London!

it would be easier for me to go to Greece!

[Stoic]

Yeah, to Bloody London!

it would be easier for me to go to Greece!

how come is not easy enough for you to go to London? Do you live that far away from there? :(

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, the other end of the country.

[Cardboard Headgear]

Yeah, the other end of the country.
Well think of it this way: I live across an ocean and on the far side of the continent from where they're playing. :wave:

[Lord Abortion]

Okay, Gamma Ray Fans...where do I go next after Powerplant?

[Stoic]

Land of the Free! ;)

[Stoic]

So, I finally listened to Blind Guardian's brand new songs.

Skalds and Shadows is a nice and catchy balland, yet quite predictable and typical BG. It could have been one of these NIME preludes (sp?).

Fly indeed sounds like nothing they have done before. I would describe it like a mix of a less dark and more radio friendly IFTOS and of a non multi layered ANATO. I'm not disappointed but I dont want to slit by wrists from the excitement either. Time will tell, the point is that they're back.

Cover song, I dont care :-p

[Stormrider]

From the samplers, Skalds and Shadows sounded a lot like the song Nightfall. Not thats its a bad thing..

[Shattered_Future]

Where does one get ahold of these new Blind Guardian tracks?

Man, I can't wait until BG comes here. Only...1 more year!!! :p

[Stormrider]

Where does one get ahold of these new Blind Guardian tracks?

Man, I can't wait until BG comes here. Only...1 more year!!! :p

On their official site, theres still the link to the samplers. there liek 30 second samplers though..I don't knwo how Stoic got hold of the full songs.

And yeah, since hearing Valhalla live, I'm even more anxious to see them.

[JausmetalJ]

Did anyone check out the Dungeon acoustic set clips?

They're up there. ^^

[shadow_stalker]

I got Edguy's 'theatre of salvation' album, and i have to say it is brilliant, not as good as hellfire club (but better than Rocket ride).

Does Mandrake (i think thats its name) share the same sort of style as TOS, if so i think i will get that next...or i will get their live album


I havnt checked out those clips yet but i will when i get a second

[Stoic]

On their official site, theres still the link to the samplers. there liek 30 second samplers though..I don't knwo how Stoic got hold of the full songs.


The single leaked on soulseek ;)

[Stormrider]

The single leaked on soulseek ;)

Ah okay. I might go listen to it then...

[Stoic]

I miss the feeling and atmosphere of SFB, IFTOS and NIME :(

[Stormrider]

Are you a fan of ANATO ?

My favorite to date is IFTOS.

[Lord Abortion]

The live album looked good when I saw it (Edguy)
VGO and Babylon were on it...

NP-Gamma Ray-Heavy metal universe

[Stoic]

\m/

Are you a fan of ANATO ?

My favorite to date is IFTOS.

I love and miss the IFTOS passionate vocals!

Since you dont see me whoring ANATO it means I'm not a big fan of it :p

[Stormrider]

\m/



I love and miss the IFTOS passionate vocals!

Since you dont see me whoring ANATO it means I'm not a big fan of it :p

I too love the IFTOS vocals ! My favorite Hansi vocals :p

I like ANATO, well what I've heard of it.

[Shattered_Future]

Self proclaimed ANATO whore here, if you couldn't tell from what I've said and my location. :cool:

Stoic, if it's not too much trouble, would you mind uploading the single for the rest of us? :D

[Stoic]

scroll for the links right here:
http://www.metal-rules.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=37431&start=30
/hopes this is not illegal

[Shattered_Future]

That works. Thanks mate. :)

[Human Extinction]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/nbusa/2006%20ARTIST%20SPOTLIGHTS/EdguyRocketRideWebFlyer.jpg


Date: Location: Venue: (tickets)
Jan 27.06 Manchester (UK) MDH
Jan 29.06 Nottingham (UK) Nottingham Rock City
Jan 30.06 Leeds (UK) University
Jan 31.06 Glascow (UK) Glascow Academy
Feb 01.06 Newcastle (UK) University
Feb 03.06 London (UK) Astoria
Feb 04.06 Vosselaar (B) Biebop *+
Feb 06.06 Pratteln (CH) Z7
Feb 07.06 Milan (I) Rolling Stone
Feb 09.06 Madrid (E) Aqualung
Feb 10.06 Porto (P) Hard Club
Feb 11.06 Bergara (E) Sala Jam
Feb 12.06 Barcelona (E) Razzmatazz 2
Feb 14.06 Lyon (F) Transbordeur
Feb 15.06 Paris (F) Elysee Mont Martre
Feb 17.06 Stuttgart (D) LKA
Feb 18.06 Kaufbeuren (D) All-Karthalle
Feb 20.06 Langen (D) Stadthalle
Feb 21.06 Koln (D) Live Music Hall
Feb 22.06 Oberhausen (D) Turbinenhalle
Feb 24.06 Lichtenfels (D) Stadthalle
Feb 25.06 Osnabruck (D) Halle Gartlage
Feb 26.06 Hamburg (D) Markthalle
Feb 28.06 Goteborg (S) Trädgarn
Mar 01.06 Stockholm (S) Arenan
Mar 02.06 Lund (S) Mejeriet
Mar 04.06 Fulda (D) Wartenberg-Oval
Mar 15.06 Osaka (JP) Quattro
Mar 16.06 Tokyo, (JP) Ebisu Liquid Room
Mar 17.06 Tokyo, (JP) Ebisu Liquid Room
Mar 19.06 Taipei (TW) Family Theater
Mar 21.06 Hong Kong (CHI) Hitec Auditorium
Mar 24.06 Peking (CHI) Red Hall
July 16.06
Vizovice (CZ) Masters of Rock

[Lord Abortion]

And your point is?

[Steerpike]

I enjoy Edguy and often whore them to everyone I know. But there needs to be more to a thread than a picture and tour dates.

[Lord Abortion]

I saw them at the Newcastle show with Dragonforce.
They were awesome.

[Trev]

Yeah I saw them at Manchester and they were absolutely brilliant.

[ashman]

Awesome band, great for all occasions.

I don't really like Rocket Ride, I'll give it another try though :p

[shadow_stalker]

I saw them at the Newcastle show with Dragonforce.
They were awesome.
When i saw that post i was about to say "i would love to see Edguy live", then i rememberd...i did!

[Shattered_Future]

I WOULD love to see Edguy live. Stupid never coming to the US. :mad:

That BG single left something to be desired. Was kinda lame...

What's up with Helloween's new album? It's not bad, but it's not them either...

[G_Mac07]

Did anyone check out the Dungeon acoustic set clips?

They're up there. ^^

I gave them a listen (after I finally figured out where I saved them on my laptop). Sounded pretty interesting really, but you can't really get the full idea of it all from a couple of short clips. Should be good on the final DVD though.

[JausmetalJ]

Yeah true, should definantly be sweet on the DVD.

Cant wait for it.

Also gotta get the othe DVD, NOW!!!

[Lord Abortion]

Awesome band, great for all occasions.

I don't really like Rocket Ride, I'll give it another try though :p
I love the second half of rocket ride, from Catch of the century onwards, but the first songs aren't as good.

[Hells Bells]

I just found the video for Unholy Warcry on Rhapsody's website.
http://www.mightyrhapsody.com/index.php
If anyone wants to see it, you have to go to the discography, and it's at the bottom of the page for the Dark Secret EP.

The band's performance, especially Fabio Lione's performance, was phenomenal. They look like they'd be freaking awesome live...I want them to come here again :(

[Lord Tim]

I gave them a listen (after I finally figured out where I saved them on my laptop). Sounded pretty interesting really, but you can't really get the full idea of it all from a couple of short clips. Should be good on the final DVD though.

They'll just still be short clips underneath other footage, though - this DVD is gonna be packed SOLID so finding room is gonna be tough for anything more than snippets.

[Mr_Bounce]

i'm liking Edguy more and more since i first heard them. surely they must kick *** live.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I've never heard any Edguy >_>

[MetalOz]

Anyone here listen to Dark Moor? Only power metal band I know of from Spain. I just heard their cover of 'Halloween' from Helloween's Keeper I. I couldn't believe that a power metal classic like that could be covered so brilliantly. I won't say that it's better than the original but they have a much more polished sound.
I really like the vocalist and I heard that their later work has someone different, in fact I think it's an entirely different lineup other than the guitarist. Can anyone make comparisons? Should I run out and buy their latest or go for something with Elisa Martin on it?

[Stoic]

Not familiar with Dark Moor :(


Yo kiddies, you didnt post your opinion on the new BG single...

[Stormrider]

I didn't listen to it... I'll go and listen to it now.

Dark Moor are ok. From what I have, I'm not too fond of the female vocalist that much.

EDIT: So...I just listened to them, There definitely diferent then what were used to from BG. Especial Fly. There good...not amazing.

I like them though.

[MetalOz]

I like the Savage Circus album better than the new BG but it just sounds like old BG :eek:

[Stoic]

concerning Savage Circus:
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11404959&postcount=4369

[Shattered_Future]

My opinion is up there somewhere, Stoic...basically, it leaves something to be desired.

[Nepenthe]

Are you a fan of ANATO ?

My favorite to date is IFTOS.

ANATO just barely beats NIME as my favorite BG album. Nothing BG has ever done beats 'Battlefield' for me. Two years after getting that CD and the "Don't you hear me crying" part still gives me goosebumps.

[Stormrider]

Thats one of the songs of ANATO that I havnt heard yet..I think. Unless I don't remember it. Either way you've made me curious, I'l check it out.

[Riva]

Somewhere Far Beyond gets me with Time What Is Time. No matter how many times I hear that song, I always get a giddy feeling.

[GenuineImitation]

Whats a good Running Wild cd to get besideds Black Hand Inn?

[Riva]

The Brotherhood, for Pirate Song, or Port Royal, for Conquistadores. Love 'em.

[GenuineImitation]

The Brotherhood, for Pirate Song, or Port Royal, for Conquistadores. Love 'em.


Thanks. I'll see if I can find them.

[Stormrider]

Somewhere Far Beyond gets me with Time What Is Time. No matter how many times I hear that song, I always get a giddy feeling.

If everything goes right, I should be getting Somewhere Far Beyond tomorrow. Unless I change my mind and happen to get something else.

One part that gets me all the time is the I am your light on through the night in Another Holy War.

[JausmetalJ]

I reckon I might get a few cds this weekend, along with new strings and headphones.

I gotta call my stepdad and demand my$150 for doing the lawns..

[10th man down]

I reckon I might get a few cds this weekend, along with new strings and headphones.

I gotta call my stepdad and demand my$150 for doing the lawns..


I'm going to buy CD's at Metal Mayhem in the holidays when we have our meet up in the city with Mark and Gav.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Whats a good Running Wild cd to get besideds Black Hand Inn?
Under Jolly Roger!

[Riva]

I suggest everyone checks out the two awesome reviews on Savatage, courtesy of Steerpike and I.

[10th man down]

I want to check out some Savatage, what are a few good songs to check out?

[G_Mac07]

I suggest everyone checks out the two awesome reviews on Savatage, courtesy of Steerpike and I.

Seen them already. :cool:

Nice owning of DFelon, btw. :lol:

[JausmetalJ]

I'm going to buy CD's at Metal Mayhem in the holidays when we have our meet up in the city with Mark and Gav.
Yeah, I should save up for some stuff there. Namely the Dungeon Japan tour DVD thing.

[10th man down]

I've yet to check Dungeon out.


/opens Limewire

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, I should save up for some stuff there. Namely the Dungeon Japan tour DVD thing.
/owns it

That means I'm a superior fanboy :-D

[JausmetalJ]

How many albums do you have? :angry:
Do you have Number two patch? :angry:
Do you have a signed poster, plus 4 others? :angry:
Did you see them at their last gig in your state?
Nah, Didnt think so.



Haha, I kid I kid.

Im the more superior fanboy though :p

[Apocalyptic Raids]

i saw the last ever gig fag

:p

[JausmetalJ]

:lol:

yeah, I saw their last in melb.

I wish I hadda gone up to Syd.

Oh well.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

It's all good.

NP: Slave of Love

hell yea!

[JausmetalJ]

Hehehe.

/puts it on

You heard much about the upcoming Dungeon Releases? :p

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I read a little on the forums, that's all. I can't wait.

[Stoic]

My opinion is up there somewhere, Stoic...basically, it leaves something to be desired.

yeah something like a FEELING :upset:

[Lord Tim]

/owns it

That means I'm a superior fanboy :-D

Pfft! I sleep with the singer's girlfriend! Beat that! :p

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Pfft! I sleep with the singer's girlfriend! Beat that! :p
=O

omg does the singer know about this? >:[

[Mr_Bounce]

i like dark moor a lot. sometimes they're near orgasmic, other times, they're merely very good :D the female singer's voice REALLY appeals to me some how.

As for the "BG" single, I'll assume you mean "Fly"? its a great song but it's a little weird in places. sounds quite computerised :confused:

[Lord Tim]

=O

omg does the singer know about this? >:[

No. :(

[Stormrider]

yeah something like a FEELING :upset:

And Hansi's voice were still good on the singles. But there is something wrong.... Even ANATO breathtaking vocals at parts, the singles show no sign of the Hansi we know.

/has trouble explaining himself

[sensitiveorgan00]

i like dark moor a lot. sometimes they're near orgasmic, other times, they're merely very good :D the female singer's voice REALLY appeals to me some how.

As for the "BG" single, I'll assume you mean "Fly"? its a great song but it's a little weird in places. sounds quite computerised :confused:

Yes, Dark Moor own. Ahhhh.

Speaking of BG, I'm borrowing my friend's Blind Guardian dvd. Anyone have it? What do you guys think of it? Good stuff, y0.

[Stormrider]

Speaking of BG, I'm borrowing my friend's Blind Guardian dvd. Anyone have it? What do you guys think of it? Good stuff, y0.

Lucky you. I want that DVD :(

I think Stoic has it so, he'll fill you in think.

[Stoic]

Yeah I bought it the same day it came out. I think it's excellent and I've only read positive comments :)

[Lord Abortion]

No. :(
Uh oh.

I still haven't heard the new BG stuff much.

Someone point them out again.

NP-Edguy-Trinidad

[Stoic]

There you go Ollie ;)

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11569654&postcount=4538

[Lord Abortion]

There you go Ollie ;)

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11569654&postcount=4538
Pity the downloads don't work

[Shattered_Future]

Is the DVD Imaginations Through The Looking Glass? I need to pick that up eventually...it's been the only thing I've wanted to buy. So far, I've only found it in 1 store, and I have no money. :angry:

Dark Moor I was kinda impartial to, from the 2 tracks I've heard of them...should go try and find some more. Or moor. :p

[Lord Abortion]

Yep, that's the DVD. It's great, got it for Christmas this last year.

[Thor]

People have been telling me about how great Hammerfall is. I own their latest album and think it's rather poor, but I've heard that their past releases are ace. Is this true? If so, which albums should I check out?

[G_Mac07]

I just found out that Dragonforce are coming to Australia in May. I figured I should post it for the other Aussies who look in here. Anyone else seen them live?

I'm going to be very broke over the next couple of months...

[blue3]

That's awesome. I've never seen them live, I don't think they ever came to Canada, or anywhere near Calgary.

[JausmetalJ]

Yeah, Im seeing them the day after my 17th (15th may :D)

I can't miss it.

I won't
Thats that.

[10th man down]

Our b'days are a day apart. That's coo :cool:

[JausmetalJ]

Lol, I just realised I messed up, mines on the 14th, the GIG is on the 15th.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I just found out that Dragonforce are coming to Australia in May. I figured I should post it for the other Aussies who look in here. Anyone else seen them live?

I'm going to be very broke over the next couple of months...
I think my money will be going toward Cryptopsy in May.

Though I wouldn't be going to DragonForce anyway. :-D

[G_Mac07]

I think my money will be going toward Cryptopsy in May.

Though I wouldn't be going to DragonForce anyway.

Cryptopsy is definately my priority, but if I can make it to Dragonforce as well I'll be happy. I don't actually listen to them that much, but I reckon it'd be good show.

[Lord Abortion]

People have been telling me about how great Hammerfall is. I own their latest album and think it's rather poor, but I've heard that their past releases are ace. Is this true? If so, which albums should I check out?
Hammerfall are pretty generic to me. They have a few great songs, Legacy of kings and Blood bound instantly spring forward, but I never really got into them much.

I have a feeling that there is a formula to get me to love a PM song.

1. There must be a catchy, sing along chorus. This must be repeated a fair bit. See: Dungeon-Lost in the light
2. This chorus should have repeated at least once without much or any instrumental backing at some part, (ideally the end) See: Dragonforce-heart of a dragon or Falconer- the clarion call.
3. When Played live, this chorus must be an audence-participation heaven- see Blind Guardian-Mirror Mirror, Nightfall, and most of their discography.

[Steerpike]

3. When Played live, this chorus must be an audence-participation heaven- see Blind Guardian. Period.

Fixed.

[Lord Abortion]

Fixed.
This is correct.
I hereby stand by this alteration to my above statement.

[Shattered_Future]

Yes, I find that crucial to a power metal song. You MUST get the urge to sing along with it, otherwise it's no good.

[Josh]

i found that a bit of a problem with some of the songs on the new DragonForce album, actually. some of the songs just aren't catchy enough, even though they're still great.

[JausmetalJ]

Heart of the Dragon has an awesome singslong chorus.

This is also why Iron MAIDEN ARE SO DAMN ATTRACTIVE.

They have the whole songalong croooning and the "whhoooooaaaa whoooaaa whoooaaa'' type thing.

[Slapping Penguin]

Yes, I find that crucial to a power metal song. You MUST get the urge to sing along with it, otherwise it's no good.

No you must find the urge to put on foot on a speaker. One hand on a mic and the other cleched as a fist rocking slowly back and forth.

[Lord Abortion]

No you must find the urge to put on foot on a speaker. One hand on a mic and the other cleched as a fist rocking slowly back and forth.
This is quite true. If the clenched fist is clenched around the handle of a mace, so much the better.

[MetalOz]

Has anyone ever heard Heavens Gate? I know that Sascha Paeth, who is a pretty busy metal producer now was the guitarist.
Wondering if they are worth checking out...

[shadow_stalker]

Anyone know why Lost Horizon's singer left?

im aware that this may have happend awhile ago but i didnt notice so...

[10th man down]

Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)

[Steerpike]

Anyone know why Lost Horizon's singer left?

im aware that this may have happend awhile ago but i didnt notice so...

Creative differences I believe. He's now in a band called Crystal Eyes.

Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)

Dr Stein is one of my favorite Helloween songs ever. Hell, you really can't go wrong with either of the two Keeper of the Seven Keys albums.

[JausmetalJ]

I WANT OUT!!!
Im listening to it right now.

Amazing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HJCYDXO9am4&search=Helloween

[10th man down]

So far I've downloaded "I Want Out" and "Dr. Stein". What next?

[Captain Quentin]

awesome to see so many aussies on the one thread:thumb:

[Shattered_Future]

So far I've downloaded "I Want Out" and "Dr. Stein". What next?

Mr. Torture. Hilarious lyrics (some of the worst I've ever seen), but it's a goddamn catchy song.

I'm Alive is quite good as well...

[Lord Tim]

Revelations and Falling Higher from the Better Than Raw album.

I'm Alive, Twilight Of The Gods and Halloween from Keeper part I

I Want Out, Eagle Fly Free, Keeper Of The Seven Keys from Keeper part II

The Chance and Someone's Crying from Pink Bubble Go Ape

... lots more, but they're my fav's :)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)
Ride The Sky!

NP: Dio - Holy Diver :cool:

[Mr. Ron]

*cough*

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448856

[Stoic]

Ride the Sky! \m/\m/\m/

[JausmetalJ]

awesome to see so many aussies on the one thread:thumb:
Yeah, theres a fair few on MX.

Where abouts in Melb are you?

[Lord Abortion]

Mr. Torture. Hilarious lyrics (some of the worst I've ever seen), but it's a goddamn catchy song.

I'm Alive is quite good as well...
I second this.
Halloween is my favourite, though, followed by eagle fly free.

[Nepenthe]

Ride The Sky=greatness

I also really love I Want Out. And of course Halloween and KOTSK are both great. And I really like Victim Of Fate and Livin Aint No Crime (both from various Dr.Stein singles or the Best Rest and Rare compilation).

[Lord Abortion]

I like Sonata Arctica's cover of I want out, too.

[Nepenthe]

I like Sonata Arctica's cover of I want out, too.

I havent' heard it. Though I'm sure it is excellent.

[Shattered_Future]

I listened to that last night again...they did a good job with it.

[JausmetalJ]

Yeah they did do a good job.

/listenes to it now.

The keyboards make it sound different at the start.

[Mr_Bounce]

Sonata Arctica's version is slightly faster. Also, I love the little drum intro to that song.

Dragonforce in Australia... I absolutely have to get up to Sydney to see them. Seriously, I HAVE to :(

[Lord Abortion]

Ah, man, the live version of lost in the light is awesome.

The quiet bit where LT intones "Dakk"...then leaves the man to do his work.
It's just awesome.

[Deth]

Ride The Sky!

NP: Dio - Holy Diver :cool:
Glad you like it :).

[Apocalyptic Raids]

\m/

I really need to buy that album.

[MetalOz]

I second this.
Halloween is my favourite, though, followed by eagle fly free.

Have you heard Dark Moor's cover of Halloween? I brought this up a couple pages back... it's incredible, all 13 minutes!

[Slapping Penguin]

This is quite true. If the clenched fist is clenched around the handle of a mace, so much the better.

Oh defintely Ollies and the legs are clenched around some tight pants. Really really tight pants.

[Riva]

I have an original pair of faded, acid wash '80s jeans that require several buckets of soapy water in order to get into. :p

I'd like to once again point out how cool Tim's jeans look in certain press photos.

[Lord Tim]

You would not believe how damn hard it is to find jeans like that these days! :(

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, if I could go back in time 20 years and buy anything, that would be what it is.

[Deth]

Me too. That and a leather vest like what Dave Murray wears.

[Lord Abortion]

In other news, Gamma Ray-Somewhere out in space arrived in't post!
Good stuff so far.

NP-Dungeon-Lost in the light(live)

[beaNN]

What do you guys think of Kamelot?

[JausmetalJ]

I havnt even heard Kamelot yet :(

Is it seriously hard to get the jeans? Could you make them?

I want a pair :(

[Shattered_Future]

Kamelot = excellente. One of the better American bands around today...

[10th man down]

Kamelot rule!

[Riva]

What do you guys think of Kamelot?

Wasn't too fond of them until I heard The Black Halo.

In other news, Gamma Ray-Somewhere out in space arrived in't post!
Good stuff so far.


Awesome. I love it when stuff from Amazon and the like arrives. :D
That's an excellent album, also.

Me too. That and a leather vest like what Dave Murray wears.

You have S&M tendencies hey? :p

[Iron Bars]

You have S&M tendencies hey? :p

Symphony & Metallica?

A couple of friends of mine dressed up like Manowar last week. Lets just say that will haunt me for the rest of my life.

[JausmetalJ]

Did they rub oil all over their ripped chests? :lol:

Thats pretty awesome though, I'd love to dress up like a mighty warrior.

[Iron Bars]

I'm really glad they didn't, the lether underpantsythings already made it look very disturbing.

[JausmetalJ]

:lol:
nice. What did they do it for?

[Iron Bars]

I'm from the south of the Netherlands and because this is mostly a Catholic region we have this celabration just before the 40 day fast. It originaly was 4 day when every one went out drinking and partying, but everyone also dresses up these days. So thats why they dressed up like Manowar (luckily only for one day).

[JausmetalJ]

Sweet, sounds awesome.

Get them to dress up as Gwar, that'd be a challenge.

[Lord Abortion]

Heh.
I had musical arrivals that Riva will love me for again today

Running wild-Port Royal \m/

[Shattered_Future]

I gotta get my friend to send me Under Jolly Roger...we downloaded it at his house a few days ago.

Stupid non-decent distribution CD stores...

[ICB]

Heh.
I had musical arrivals that Riva will love me for again today

Running wild-Port Royal \m/

Nice!

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Running Wild \m/

I haven't listened to them in ages, actually.

[Shattered_Future]

Ok, Under Jolly Roger is officially one of THE funniest cds I've ever listened to. Yet it kicks ***.

[Stormrider]

Jolly Roger haha ! reminds me of Mario 64. :p

NP Symphony X - Inferno (unlesh the fire)

[Deth]

You have S&M tendencies hey? :p
Not my fault the most metal people in history wear all leather.

[Lord Abortion]

Rob Halford FTW.

See, Deth, you need to go back to the Halford Avatar and the "Halford>>>Other queers" usertitle

[Deth]

I know. I get bored of it though.

I need to find an incredibly gay picture of him first though.

[Lord Abortion]

See,there it is!

NW-Imaginations through the looking glass

[Stormrider]

AH lucky you !!!

I want it badly :(

How you liking it so far ?

[Lord Abortion]

I don't like it as much as the album.
They miss out, Majesty, into the storm and welcome to dying and replace them with the last candle and and the story ends and that.
It's alright, the alternates are on't second disk.
It's great other than the slightly worse set.

[Deth]

How amazing is And Then There Was Silence?

[Shattered_Future]

Yea, that's what I want the DVD for most...

Imaginations From The Other Side (song) = one of the best I've heard.

[Stormrider]

I'm looking foward to And Then There Was Silence when I'm going to get the DVD.

I listened to Soulforged today. Hadn't in a long time and I remembered how an awsome song it was.

[Lord Abortion]

ATTWS was pretty good.
It's not a song I listen to alot though, so appreciate it less.
I was more concerned with the SFB, IFTOS and NIME songs.

[Captain Quentin]

i bought Imaginations throught the looking glass dvd last night on ebay, i can't wait :cool:

[JausmetalJ]

I bought Sonata Arctica - Silence and Dungeon - A Rise to Power the other night. (I've had ARTP for a while (real copy) but I caught it at a gig, so it didn't have any artwork, so Now ima put both cds in a 2-disc thing.

Im also FINALLY getting Helloween - Kot7KP II.

[Lord Abortion]

Ah, I'll get a real Helloween album soon.

I'm bereft of cash at present, however.

[Stoic]

You buy lots of albums Ollie. It's been a while since I last bought one, I've being extremely selective lately.

[Stormrider]

I sqw a bunch of Edguy albums the other day but couldn't get any. Was short on money.

[Lord Abortion]

You buy lots of albums Ollie. It's been a while since I last bought one, I've being extremely selective lately.
That I do, I spend my money on little else.

[Stormrider]

Same here.

My next power metal album is either Hellfire Club or ANATO. Or both.

[Riva]

I've cut down on my album spending. I'm saving about 200 a month now.

I'm very selective with my purchases now, and I mostly just save up for a big internet order, rather than blind buying in CD stores. Which is sad because I love browsing those places.

[Stormrider]

I too like to walk around in a cd store.

But saving up for a big internet order is good idea. I should do that...Cd's are'nt ex[ensive and all, but wherever I could order from, I probably get charged more for customs...

[Riva]

Well, I have to order from Amazon in the US, so I don't get free shipping. :(

[Stormrider]

I don't get free shipping either. I havn't checked on a whole lot o places. I would probably order from Century Media online store...unless I drop in an something else thats better.

I'de have about 20 $ of shipping. Not including the customs.

Hmm, I'm gunna check amazon right now.

EDIT: Hmm, i might get free shipping after all. Not expensive too. I jsut found my new ordering site :)

EDIT2 : Ah damn, I was looking at the wrong proices for the cd's. 26.99 is more then what I could get it in a store...:upset:

[Captain Quentin]

you can get quite cheap albums of ebay....................if your lucky that is :p

[Shattered_Future]

I want to order some stuff off of Amazon, but everything I want is an import, and as a result costs a ridiculous amount.

The only semidecent cd store around here is Tower, and while not a total ripoff, their prices are a bit high. Their selection is only semidecent as well...

[Stormrider]

Amazon is pretty cheap on shipping, but the cd's are expensive. I mean ANATO is like 26.99. I could get it for 24.99 in a store.

And then theres the sites where a cd is 12 USD, but has a 10 dollar charge for orders and more money on the items.

I still do now know where to order from :(

[Deth]

I rarely order from Amazon. I prefer to buy from stores because I like to walk in having no idea what I want.

[Stormrider]

I too like to buy from a store. Most of the time I walk in knowing with what I walk out. Except for a few times.

I want to order for the sake of ordering an album at the price of about 15 instead of buying it in a store at the price of around 30.

[JausmetalJ]

I might check out some amazon stuff, Ill allways check out ebay first though.

NP: Agalloch - In the shadow of our pale companion.

This is a damn good track.

[Captain Quentin]

where in melbourne do you live jausmetalj?

[10th man down]

Ok, so I've being checking out Angra, I've downloaded "Carry On" and "Rebirth".

Can you point out some more good songs to download next, I'm really digging this band!

[Arpanet]

Angra's awesome. Their latest album, Temple of Shadows, is easily one of the best power/prog metal albums ever. Check out "Spread Your Fire," "Winds of Destination," "Wishing Well," and "Morning Star."

[JausmetalJ]

SE subs, FTG - Belgrave.

[JausmetalJ]

Man, I got the new Kalmah album today (Dl'd it, I'll buy it soon ;)) and I'd have to say Im well impressed. Its really amazing, and I'm on my 4th listen now.

[Captain Quentin]

SE subs, FTG - Belgrave.

oh ok wicked, im in E suburbs too, Heathmont :thumb:

[JausmetalJ]

Sweet, what school you go to?

I go to Upwey High, year 11.

[Lord Abortion]

Angra are good, but...
Sprouts of time?

Sprouts?!

of...Time!?

I mean...WTF!!?

[shadow_stalker]

Angra are good, but...
Sprouts of time?

Sprouts?!

of...Time!?

I mean...WTF!!?
Sprouts, they are good for you and now have the ability to send you on a journey through time....maybe

[JausmetalJ]

Haha, Sprouts of time :p

Looky what I just picked up...http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9111919553&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

[Poofy 666]

What Dungeon CD should i get?

NP: Kronos - Phateon

[Captain Quentin]

Sweet, what school you go to?

I go to Upwey High, year 11.

Luther College, yr 10

and that dvd looks wicked as :thumb:

[Lord Abortion]

What Dungeon CD should i get?

NP: Kronos - Phateon
Personally, I would tell you to get A rise to power

[JausmetalJ]

ARTP or One Step Beyond...

OSB is the first album I got, its awesome.

[MetalOz]

Amazon is pretty cheap on shipping, but the cd's are expensive. I mean ANATO is like 26.99. I could get it for 24.99 in a store.

And then theres the sites where a cd is 12 USD, but has a 10 dollar charge for orders and more money on the items.

I still do now know where to order from :(

Check out http://www.theendrecords.com They have mail order CDs, nothing but metal and the prices are decent

[Poofy 666]

Personally, I would tell you to get A rise to power
Thanks :)

[-The Frank]

Can anyone reccomend me a running wild cd to buy?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Black Hand Inn and Under Jolly Roger are both awesome.

[Lord Abortion]

I just got Port Royal and it's excellent.

[Captain Quentin]

does anyone have the rivalry?

[JausmetalJ]

In the last few days I bought Dungeon - A Rise To Power, so I can put my other disk in it and have it as a two disk set (:

Wintersun - wintersun
Sonata Arctica - Silence
Powermetal holocaust DVD

Can't wait to get them.

[G_Mac07]

This has nothing to do with Power Metal, but I just bought a John Farnham Greatest Hits CD because of the praise Lord Tim gives to the mans voice. It's good, so thanks for giving the idea to give him a proper look LT. :thumb:

[JausmetalJ]

I remember watching JF videos years ago on tv, I think ill have a listen to him again. I remember being in love with the song "you're the voice", I think thats what its called.

Good buy :thumb:

[G_Mac07]

It was only $10 at JB Hi-Fi. :cool:

You're The Voice is an awesome song. Probably one of the best to showcase his vocals.

[Captain Quentin]

what do you guys think of Edguy?
i reckon theyre awesome, ive only got their best of though :upset:

[Riva]

Edguy have a best of? I like Hellfire Club the best, but I don't think so badly of Rocket Ride as many do.


Also, Running Wild review for you all to look at:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review_5628

[Lord Abortion]

I really like Rocket ride, especially the second half of the album.

[Captain Quentin]

Edguy have a best of? I like Hellfire Club the best, but I don't think so badly of Rocket Ride as many do.


Also, Running Wild review for you all to look at:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review_5628

yeah it's called Hall Of Flames

[Stormrider]

I like Hellfire Club the best

Thats good to know. its the one I want first.

I also realy want Vain Opera Glory, but I have yet tosee it in stores...

[Captain Quentin]

my favourite edguy song atm is out of control, i love hansi kurch (Blind Guardian) in the chorus

[Stormrider]

I found my love for Arrows Fly today.

[Shattered_Future]

I found my copy of IFTOS today. :cool:

[Captain Quentin]

good work :thumb:, its their best album IMO

[Shattered_Future]

Still doesn't touch ANATO IMO, but it's excellent. It's almost like SFB, cept Hansi's more pissed off.

[Stormrider]

Good work Shattered Future. Awsome album.

I am your light on through the night

I love that part ! One of my favorite Hansi vocal lines.

[Stoic]

"A senseless worth
In useless braiaiaiaiaiaiaiains
Maaagic runes
Without a meaning!
Besides the dark
There should be nothing left!"

For god's sake someone please appreciate Alive :mad:

[Captain Quentin]

Still doesn't touch ANATO IMO, but it's excellent. It's almost like SFB, cept Hansi's more pissed off.

ANATO is good, but NIME is better IMO :p

[Stoic]

NIME owns them all :thumb:

[JausmetalJ]

/Only has IFTOS

Damn good album though.

[Stormrider]

"A senseless worth
In useless braiaiaiaiaiaiaiains
Maaagic runes
Without a meaning!
Besides the dark
There should be nothing left!"

For god's sake someone please appreciate Alive :mad:

I never said I didn't :(

And I never knew NIME was favorite BG album..

NP Death - Left to Die

EDIT: I need a Pagan's Mind album. I'm in love with Dreamscape Lucidity. What album should I get first ?

[Stoic]

ew, Pagan's Mind. I doubt I'll ever understand what people find in them :-\

[Stormrider]

I like them. Well the 4 songs I have from them.

What don't you like ?

[JausmetalJ]

Im gonna dload some PM now, along with some savage circus, as I've been meaning to do for a while now

[Stoic]

I like them. Well the 4 songs I have from them.

What don't you like ?

Their production sounds too computerized, the vocal lines are irritating and the songs which are pretty much typical/average prog are TERRIBLY forgettable :-\

[Moses]

They're really generic but they have some cool songs.

[Riva]

Pagan's Mind ranges from incredibly cool to an almost HammerFall level of generic metal.

Meanwhile, new Lost Horizon review: http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review_5671

Oh, and Power Metal on Sputnik is my bitch: http://i1.tinypic.com/rs614z.jpg

[G_Mac07]

Oh, and Power Metal on Sputnik is my bitch: http://i1.tinypic.com/rs614z.jpg

I'll fix that, tomorrow, after uni...

:p

[Apocalyptic Raids]

So you're reviewing One Step Beyond then Greg? :-P

[G_Mac07]

How'd you guess? :amaze:

/is trying to become more active on sputnik

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Oh come on.

It's the only Dungeon album you haven't reviewed yet :p

[G_Mac07]

That makes me sound like quite the fanboy...

>_>

<_<

[Apocalyptic Raids]

>_>

<_<

Maybe I'll do Under The Rising Sun :-D

[Riva]

I'd compete but I'm about to die. :p Seriously, I'm actually getting worried about this one, and that's unusual for me, considering how many I've gone through.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I saw it on the news, and I wondered whether this one was going to be coming your way.

:(

[shadow_stalker]

Riva as that hurricane is heading toward you you should play some Galloglass just to spite it...or something

[Lord Abortion]

Dem Hurricanes don't like no power metal...bitches.

[Shattered_Future]

Where's this hurricane at?

[Josh]

Australia. so Jason could be gone a few days i guess.
Titch, do you have Thunderstone - Tools of Destruction?

[ArcLite]

Has anyone heard the single "Fly" from BG? This may be old news but I've been out of the loop for a while. Is it something that properly introduces what we hope will be a great new album from them?

[Stoic]

Absolutely not and I think most people in here agree. We've been slightly disappointed...

[ArcLite]

Well ain't that about a bitch. I guess I'll DL it tonight and see what I think of it.

[Stormrider]

Thanks to Stoic sending it to me, I got another chance at listening to it. And even though its quite different, I still enjoy it.

[Shattered_Future]

It's still an excellent song...just not up to BG standards is all.

[Stormrider]

No one has as blah to speak its nothing else then fantasy

Something like that. I like that part :p

NP Fly

[Captain Quentin]

yeah fly isn't the best, still good though

ive just recently really got into ANATO, ATTWS is now my favourite song :thumb:

top 3 albums:

IFTOS
NIME
ANATO

[ArcLite]

So I gave "Fly" a first listen last night. "Different" was certainly the main word in my mind, but I actually really liked the song. I'm not putting any doubts on the new album. Listened to IFTOS this morning. I never tire of their stuff.

[Stormrider]

I too am anxious for the new album.

NP Fly ... That and Skald and Shadows have been getting more and more listens lately.