The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana [Archive] - Page 2

JMetallica

07-19-2004, 06:24 PM

you got there before me :lol:

another good Blind Guardian song is Excalibur

Lmao, That is a GRAVE DIGGER song. :D Lots of people make that mistake.

If you have downloaded that song, it is misnamed. It is not blindguardian/iced earth it is grave digger. :) Get their album Grave Digger - Excalibur

JMetallica

07-19-2004, 06:27 PM

Lmao, it is so easy to tell it isnt a **** BG song. List to the vocals, listen to the riffing. List to the POWER!

Lefty

07-19-2004, 07:11 PM

The Grave Digger vocalist ****ing sucks. Can't stand his vocals.

JMetallica

07-19-2004, 07:14 PM

Hehe, fair enough, but like I said earlier, you either love 'em or hate 'em. I like them very much.

Lefty

07-19-2004, 07:33 PM

Hehe, fair enough, but like I said earlier, you either love 'em or hate 'em. I like them very much.

Yeah, I guess. Some of their compositions rips, and I tried to adapt to the vocals, but alas, I couldn't :)

JMetallica

07-20-2004, 01:38 AM

New Jag Panzer songs from their up coming album. Pretty good tracks in the typical Panzer vein. :D

http://www.jagpanzer.com/audio/battered.mp3
http://www.jagpanzer.com/audio/legion.mp3

Enjoy.

RideTheSpiral

07-20-2004, 02:37 AM

I haven't seen you for a while Lefty.

I downloaded those JP songs a while ago. Not sure what to think of them...

I don't even own a Jag Panzer album. :eek: What's a good starting point?

Hitroshimite

07-20-2004, 10:28 AM

Those Jag Panzer songs were pretty cool. I too would like to know of a good starting point.

...*bump*

sensitiveorgan00

07-20-2004, 10:57 AM

New Jag Panzer songs from their up coming album. Pretty good tracks in the typical Panzer vein. :D

http://www.jagpanzer.com/audio/battered.mp3
http://www.jagpanzer.com/audio/legion.mp3

Enjoy.

/me posted teh new songs already. ;)

Ample Destruction is a good starting point, /me thinks.

qivrinspleen

07-20-2004, 11:35 AM

children of bodom are ****ing beasts. they rock
oh yeah i am in japan and i crave music so bad that i download powertabs and listen to them because i have only 56k and i cant download real music. i cry.

Lefty

07-20-2004, 06:06 PM

The new Jag Panzer tunes rips! Heavy Metal! Aye, Ample Destruction is the best place to start.

Neurotoxin

07-20-2004, 09:37 PM

Under the Ice is a cool song.

Iced Earth + Blind Guardian are my favourite power metal bands.

Skeksis

07-20-2004, 09:49 PM

how is the Dream Evil band, i have never heard of them... and i hope you enjoy Dragonforce, thats a good CD. Fury of the storm is one of the craziest solo's i have heard...

\m/ :evil: \m/

Dragonforce solos are just insane; Herman Li is indeed crazy.

FrailandBedazzled1979

07-20-2004, 10:26 PM

The new Jag Panzer tunes rips! Heavy Metal! Aye, Ample Destruction is the best place to start.

the new album sounds preety cool, alot of their songs are skippers in the albums IMO but i will still pick it up :) vocals could be a little more polished.

JMetallica

07-21-2004, 01:13 AM

/me posted teh new songs already. ;)

Ample Destruction is a good starting point, /me thinks.

Heh, whoops, sorry bout that.. And Ample Destruction is indeed the place to start.

Lefty

07-21-2004, 05:32 PM

the new album sounds preety cool, alot of their songs are skippers in the albums IMO but i will still pick it up :) vocals could be a little more polished.

Polished in what way? Production-wise? I think the Tyrant is doing a great job.

I agree that some of their tunes are skippable though, and some of their compositions are a little boring. Still, there's plenty of their material that is pure quality, so I'm most likely picking up the new album too.

Does Magic Kingdom have a homepage?

Hitroshimite

07-21-2004, 06:17 PM

Does Magic Kingdom have a homepage?

I don't think so. I haven't been able to find much information, save for a couple of CD reviews in Russian and some stuff on the guitarist's side project.

http://www.limb-music.de/cgi-bin/limb.cgi

Thats the link to the webpage of there label, so there some info about them on there (and one track up for download).

ktululu

07-22-2004, 04:57 AM

Page 20 this thread was on. 20!!! Thatâ€™s disgusting.

Anyways, has anyone hear heard of a band called Magic Kingdom? I picked up their latest CD â€˜Metallic Tragedyâ€™ and itâ€™s awesome. Symphonic Power/Speed Metal at itâ€™s best. The title track is amazing. Itâ€™s a 13 minute mini-opera (literally; it has a plot, characters, dialogue, etc) with each character represented by a different kind of metal singer. Thereâ€™s the Nightwish-esq female soprano, the death metal growler, the black metal shrieker, the bands normal vocalist and I think thereâ€™s another guy in there too. The voices all work together to form an incredible atmosphere. The whole kicks more *** than words can describe.

Absolutely awesome man. I bought *cough*downloaded*cough* that album a couple of days ago and i haven't stop listening to it since. I swear i could listen to Metallic Tragedy (the song) forever. If you guys haven't got this yet go out and buy it NOW.

ExitWound

07-22-2004, 09:52 AM

You're telling us to buy it when you didn't? SUPPORT THE POWER METAL ARTISTS. They feed on nothing but worms and dirt as it is.

ktululu

07-22-2004, 10:11 AM

I'm going to buy it as soon as i can. Devon isn't the best place for finding bands like these :) . The heaviest band in my local record shop is Good Charlotte :upset: . I think i'm gonna have to buy this one off the internet.

ExitWound

07-22-2004, 10:18 AM

...which is where you should buy ALL your music. Save money overall. I bought one power metal disc locally (Somewhere Out in Space - Gamma Ray), but they had to order it from Germany to get it. I had to wait a week for it. I've bought every other one online and I pay less and get them faster.

sensitiveorgan00

07-22-2004, 11:17 AM

Check out Ballistic, some good USPM.

Here's their demo: http://www.gattismetal.com/ballistic/music.htm

DimebagDarrell

07-22-2004, 11:21 AM

DRAGON FORCE

I'm on the guest list for their gig in London in October :cool:

I have met Dragonforce :D well sam and Herman they rule very kool guys

Hitroshimite

07-22-2004, 12:13 PM

Absolutely awesome man. I bought *cough*downloaded*cough* that album a couple of days ago and i haven't stop listening to it since. I swear i could listen to Metallic Tragedy (the song) forever. If you guys haven't got this yet go out and buy it NOW.

Another Magic Kingdom fan. Sweet. :cool:

My local music stores are pretty good, so I've yet to buy any power metal online. Though I've yet to find any reasonably priced Helloween albums (42.99 CND for Better Then Raw) so I'll probably order the Keeper albums through Amazon or something.

Not that you people care :)

JMetallica

07-23-2004, 01:42 AM

$43?! Ouch, that's rape.. And you can't send them to jail or anything. :(

FrailandBedazzled1979

07-23-2004, 04:00 AM

good lord.....id say i bought over 10 Helloween albums and paid a grand total of $50 lol, i order mine used of course! :)

JMetallica

07-23-2004, 06:38 AM

Yeah, i bought 5 for $60 odd AU. ****... There are some scam artists in this world. I suggest you don't buy that album, Hitro, on principle. Unless ofcourse you are a rich or your currency is worth **** all. :p

rik

07-23-2004, 06:51 AM

I have met Dragonforce :D well sam and Herman they rule very kool guys

Nice man, I'll hopefully get to meet all of them, if not I'll definetly meet Adrian as he is my uncles mate.

DimebagDarrell

07-23-2004, 06:57 AM

Nice man, I'll hopefully get to meet all of them, if not I'll definetly meet Adrian as he is my uncles mate.

Kool, my mate got to meet The singer as well but herman and sam were kool great gig as well plus i got to see wasp :D

dragonforce are doing a headline tour around the uk end of this year :thumb:

ktululu

07-23-2004, 04:32 PM

I'm going to see Dragon Force in Exeter in October. They are playing at a tiny club called The Cavern so I might get to meet some of them. It's the first time a band that talented have ever played anywhere near me :thumb:

Another Magic Kingdom fan. Sweet. :cool:

Yerp i love Magic Kingdom! i only found out about them like a week ago and they are currently my favourite band based on Metallic Tragedy. is there first album any good? I might order that with Metallic Tragedy off Amazon. What's your favourite song of theirs, just out of interest?

FrailandBedazzled1979

07-24-2004, 01:45 AM

RideTheSpiral

07-30-2004, 05:47 AM

Frail where do you order your CD's online? I need somewhere to order from. I don't have a credit card either. :(

Brew

07-30-2004, 08:52 AM

I'm going to see Dragonforce in October at the Bierkeller in Bristol seeing as I mised out on seeing them when they toured with W.A.S.P a few weeks ago.

Also, I read somewhere the Glen Hughes (ex-Black Sabbath) sings for Rata Blanca? Has he always sung for them or is it something new?

Bartender

07-31-2004, 04:21 PM

Has anyone heard of the David Shankle Group? I've only heard one song (Ashes to Ashes) and would like to know if they're worth checking out further.

From that song, they're not power metal in a Sonata Arctica/Stratovarius style, but reminded me more of Iron Maiden (with a less impressive vocalist and some keyboards). Seemed like the place to ask.

RideTheSpiral

07-31-2004, 09:07 PM

I've never heard of them. :confused:

sensitiveorgan00

07-31-2004, 09:39 PM

I've been listening to some Angra lately. Hmm...I don't know if I really like them. They're alright I guess.

I need to download some of Frail's suggestions soon.

RideTheSpiral

07-31-2004, 09:43 PM

I don't mind Angra. I have Fireworks and it's a good album.

Hitroshimite

07-31-2004, 09:53 PM

Yerp i love Magic Kingdom! i only found out about them like a week ago and they are currently my favourite band based on Metallic Tragedy. is there first album any good? I might order that with Metallic Tragedy off Amazon. What's your favourite song of theirs, just out of interest?

I've never heard their first album, nor been able to find it online (Amazon doesn't have it). The same goes with the guitarist's side project (Iron Mask, I think it's called).

My favorite song? Hard to say. The title track is really nice, along with Child of the Nile. But my favorite is probably Flying Pyramids.

JMetallica

08-01-2004, 05:09 AM

anyone into Human Fortress yet? kind of dark for power metal, but very unique. ive brought them up a few times before with a limited response hehe. also, Pagen's mind...not to much being said about them either. just something new to talk about! haha

I have put them on my 'to look into list'... Finally. :p

Have you done any probing at all into Grave Digger?

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-01-2004, 02:27 PM

haha, no not yet...im busy saving for my trip to England in two weeks so ive been limiting myself to only like 3 cds a week as opposed to 6 or so lol. Plus, ive been on an obsessive classic rock binge for awhile, when that fades (every binge does!) than ill be digging into some of it.

PS: ill be seeing Mr.Tony Iommi front row in T-minue 12 days :thmb: not to forget Halford, Slayer, and Dimmu :)

Bartender

08-01-2004, 02:37 PM

I've never heard of them. :confused:

David Shankle used to be in Manowar, if that helps.

Frail - when are you coming to England? (Enjoy that show, looks good).

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-02-2004, 02:34 AM

i will be in England (London area im staying in, but we will be going all over...Scotland as well) August 14-22 :) and i will be enjoing the show two days before i leave!

sensitiveorgan00

08-02-2004, 11:51 AM

I checked out some Human Fortress clips on their site, it didn't sound really dark. But they were just small samples. I'm about to listen to Pagan's Mind on Limp-music.de after this Angra song is done.

NP: Angra - "Unholy Wars"

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-02-2004, 02:47 PM

i like Pagen's Mind more than i do Human Fortress, its not that they sound dark...just not as chipper as most power metal bands.

sensitiveorgan00

08-02-2004, 09:15 PM

I listened to teh Pagan's Mind samples on Limp-music.de, it was alright. Some cool stuff, but I think some of teh vox were weak. Man, I'm listening to Angra again.
Frail, do you have Soulseek?

NP: Angra - "Z.I.T.O"

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-02-2004, 11:14 PM

no soulseek :( but i do like some Angra, i still need to pick up another album of theirs one of these days.

JMetallica

08-03-2004, 02:38 AM

Angra - *shudders*

After listening to Angra I feel it necissary to to put on a pink tutu and do a little ballet dance. Yeah, I don't really enjoy them at all, although they are more manly that Skylark, (if only JUST) who i think must have the smallest testicles in metal. (even 'small testicles' is pretty **** generous).

Alright, speaking of women in metal :p, who do you all think are the biggest puffs running around in power metal nowdays. I think it is skylark: Power metal from Italy (go figure).

Yeah, awesome.

RideTheSpiral

08-03-2004, 03:12 AM

Timo Kotipelto can pull of some pretty feminine poses.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-03-2004, 03:13 AM

Timo...all admit, hes a preety good looking guy haha. He can look preety femanine from the footage ive seen but then again it works well for the band. hehe

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-03-2004, 04:22 AM

by they way...anyone like Symphforce?

Lefty

08-03-2004, 05:03 AM

Hammerfall has allways seemed kinda gay. Personally, I can't strand that band.

Turalain

08-03-2004, 05:10 AM

this is turning into the which bands are gay forum... while im here
Bon Jovi
Alter Bridge
Limp Bizkit
MudVayne
Slipknot

Lefty

08-03-2004, 05:14 AM

this is turning into the which bands are gay forum... while im here
Bon Jovi
Alter Bridge
Limp Bizkit
MudVayne
Slipknot

...And none of them are Power Metal. Good job. :thumb:

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-07-2004, 04:01 AM

whats everyones opinions on:

Primal Fear
Symphforce
Firewind

Bartender

08-07-2004, 06:38 AM

I like what I've heard of Primal Fear (and they're playing a mini-festival here in England in September), but that's not much. Haven't heard the other two.

DimebagDarrell

08-07-2004, 06:45 AM

Primal Fear sound alright, i think they might be playing bloodstock but im not 100% sure

Bartender

08-07-2004, 06:50 AM

I'm pretty sure they're one of the three "well-known" bands, along with Sonata Arctica and Children of Bodom.

DimebagDarrell

08-07-2004, 07:05 AM

I'm pretty sure they're one of the three "well-known" bands, along with Sonata Arctica and Children of Bodom.

yeh there defiantly playing bloodstock :thumb: so are panic cell which i was abit supried about.

Brew

08-07-2004, 11:22 AM

I checked out some Human Fortress the other day, its quite good - a bit different to the rest...a bit darker like what was said earlier in the thread.

I wish I was going to Bloodstock, my dad works with the singer of Fourwaykill :cool:

I got COB's cd 'Something Wild' the other day, its not amazing but I still like it.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-07-2004, 02:41 PM

Hitroshimite

08-07-2004, 08:11 PM

JMetallica

08-08-2004, 05:45 AM

^^^

something wild is more of a death metal sounding album, easily the worst of their 4...not that i dislike it, but it dosent show off their sound as well as the other three do.

and yeah, Primal Fear are preety cool....a Hammerfall type metal band with less chanting lol.

I haven't heard to much of Primal Fear (only their first and last), but from what i have, i have some really mixed feelings. I HATE Schepper's voice. He is NOT Halford, and his works with Gamma Ray make those albums unlistenable for me. (Thank god he was given the boot).

Ok. That out of the way, the music sounds like some really generic german speed/power. But they are NOT Judas Priest. On the other hand, it's german speed/power, and nobody can hate that. :D. Yeah, Pretty much second rate generic stuff, in my opinion. Lets all listen to the two aforementioned bands instead.

NP: W.A.S.P. - King Of Sodom And Gomorrah (Or listen to WASP. Can'
t go wrong with wasp)

Bartender

08-08-2004, 07:52 AM

Anyways, I've been on a bit of a Sonata Artica kick recently, but I don't have any of there albums. Which one would you folks say is there best?

I favour Ecliptica.

sensitiveorgan00

08-08-2004, 12:23 PM

I'm going to make a power metal mix cd soon, as I don't have one. Can you guys list some good power metal songs I should add? Thanks.

NP: Angra - "Unholy Wars" :D Oh man, I'm not suppose to like Angra, but ****, their so catchy/

DimebagDarrell

08-08-2004, 12:48 PM

i dont know much power metal but some dragonforce - prepare for war is kool and iced earth - greenface they are both excellent songs

sensitiveorgan00

08-08-2004, 02:02 PM

BRAINSTORM "Holy War"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/brainstorm_holy_war.mp3

Persuader "Heart and Steel"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/persuader_heart_and_steel.mp3

Manticora "Teh Vision"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/manticora_the_vision.mp3

Labyrinth "Moonlight"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/labyrinth01.mp3

SQUEALER "Liar"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/squealer_liar.mp3

NOSTRADAMEUS "Out Of This World"
http://www.thesilentenigma.com/nostradameus_out_of_this_world.mp3

Check out those songs people, good stuff.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-08-2004, 02:03 PM

I haven't heard to much of Primal Fear (only their first and last), but from what i have, i have some really mixed feelings. I HATE Schepper's voice. He is NOT Halford, and his works with Gamma Ray make those albums unlistenable for me. (Thank god he was given the boot).

Ok. That out of the way, the music sounds like some really generic german speed/power. But they are NOT Judas Priest. On the other hand, it's german speed/power, and nobody can hate that. :D. Yeah, Pretty much second rate generic stuff, in my opinion. Lets all listen to the two aforementioned bands instead.

NP: W.A.S.P. - King Of Sodom And Gomorrah (Or listen to WASP. Can'
t go wrong with wasp)

i do agree about Schepper's voice, he really does try and sing like Halford and cant compete. The music is preety cool, but they are defiently a medium level group at best :)

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-08-2004, 02:04 PM

By the power of the Gods, I bump this thread!

*bump*

Anyways, I don't know if I'd consider the power metal, but I'm seeing Nightwish on the 16th. \m/ \m/(Heh, sorry, I just had to brag :) )

Anyways, I've been on a bit of a Sonata Artica kick recently, but I don't have any of there albums. Which one would you folks say is there best?

Lucky!!! write a review of the show in here for us all! id love to see them live!!

Sonata Artica...id have to go with "silence" is my favourite of theirs. its more straitforward and overall musically impressive than "wintersheart guild" and "eleptica", which i still adore the other two albums as well :)

Bartender

08-08-2004, 02:30 PM

You got Ecliptica then?

Silence does have my favourite song by them (Wolf & Raven), but I just prefer Ecliptica overall.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-08-2004, 04:13 PM

^^^

yeah, about a week n a half ago it came in the mail :)

Last Ditch Effort

08-09-2004, 01:52 AM

Yeah, that list is great.

Is Destiny by Stratovarius a good Stratovarius song? I found it on my computer a couple of weeks ago, and it was pretty good. What other Stratovarius songs are good, and similar to Destiny?
Listen to 'Black Diamond' by Stratovarius off the album Infinite. It rocks.

Bartender

08-09-2004, 08:01 AM

I was disappointed with Infinite. Is it one of their better albums?

RideTheSpiral

08-09-2004, 08:36 AM

RideTheSpiral

08-09-2004, 08:37 AM

I was disappointed with Infinite. Is it one of their better albums?

I don't think so. But then again, I don't really like them.

Bartender

08-09-2004, 08:48 AM

Me neither, since I got Infinite.

RideTheSpiral

08-09-2004, 09:03 AM

Refl.

Kotipelto's solo work is much better. IMO.

LTD Metal Head

08-09-2004, 08:36 PM

if you like Power Metal check out Evergrey

Their awsome

sensitiveorgan00

08-09-2004, 11:49 PM

Anyone here have Persuader - "Teh Hunter"?
/me wants.

RideTheSpiral

08-10-2004, 03:10 AM

Everygrey aren't Power Metal. They more Prog. Good band though.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-10-2004, 02:53 PM

Me neither, since I got Infinite.

really? Infinate is my favourite Staratovarius album lol. well, along with "elements pt.1" and "visions" is close behind.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-10-2004, 02:54 PM

Everygrey aren't Power Metal. They more Prog. Good band though.

bad live show though, they put the whole crowd to sleep during their tour with Iced Earth and Children of Bodom (who owned the night i may add!!).

DoktorShred

08-10-2004, 03:04 PM

Infinite is a good strato album, if a little *over* cheesey. Elements I, episode and maybe visions are better IMO

EDIT: Hunting high and low, celestial dream and the title track are awesome. Just felt I had to say that

DoktorShred

08-10-2004, 03:07 PM

Listen to 'Black Diamond' by Stratovarius off the album Infinite. It rocks.

Black diamond is off visions

Stoic

08-10-2004, 03:27 PM

Everygrey aren't Power Metal. They more Prog. Good band though.

I like their song themes.

deathbeforedisco

08-10-2004, 03:49 PM

what the fÃ¼ck is power metal? is it goth or what?

Stoic

08-10-2004, 03:52 PM

Blind Guardian: I've never experienced such a thing before (at least not at this rage). BG have gradually grown in me. After the first listen (of SFB) I was like "nah...ok" and after a few days out of nowhere a song came to my mind and subconciously I started whispering the chorus and later certain parts of other songs!

Then of course I gave a second chance to the album, and a third and a fourth and a 104th! The same thing happened with the rest of BG albums. They are all so addictive although I dont get excited at first! I cant help having a BG melody in mind every day!

Anyone experience the same thing?

currently playing (in my head of course!): "Guardian Guardian Guardian of the Blind"

Btw, anyone got the new BG DVD?

Bartender

08-10-2004, 04:22 PM

really? Infinate is my favourite Staratovarius album lol. well, along with "elements pt.1" and "visions" is close behind.

I bought it on pretty much that recommendation, that it was one of their best, if not the best. Hunting High and Low was okay, but the rest of the album didn't appeal to me at all. It's weird though, because I know I like their basic style (I love Sonata Arctica, after all).

Phil Anselmo

08-10-2004, 04:45 PM

Everygrey is progressive power metal hahahahahahahah i win. But no they do rock. The Great Deciever is awesome

DoktorShred

08-10-2004, 04:57 PM

IMO:

Evergrey = power with some prog influence
Symphony x = prog with some power influence

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-10-2004, 10:18 PM

sensitiveorgan00

08-10-2004, 10:20 PM

what the fÃ¼ck is power metal? is it goth or what?

Yes, it's mosdef goth y0.

Stoic

08-11-2004, 03:25 AM

The BG DVD is out at least here in europe. I just got it although some essential songs were missing from the show.

EDIT:
Or in fact they are not missing but Hansi spoke in german only and they cut them instead of putting on subtitles, I think.

Stoic

08-11-2004, 03:32 AM

Yes, it's mosdef goth y0.

:thumb:

Black_Bodom

08-11-2004, 03:32 AM

Are their any Demons and Wizards fans in hear. Their probably my favorite power Metal band of all time my band is covering Heavens Denied from them.

Stoic

08-11-2004, 03:53 AM

^
Well not a huge fan but I think their album was excellent power metal. I'm looking forward to their next one. The song you're covering is my second favourite. My first favourite is Blood On My Hands.

Black_Bodom

08-11-2004, 03:57 AM

Blood On My hands is an awesome song. But i'm not sure if their will be another one. Jon seems pretty busy with Iced Earth and who knows what Hansi is up to with Blind Guardian. They were planning to make music together since the early 1990's and it took them awhile to make a band. But theisr always hope, i prefer D&W to Iced Earth and Blind Guardian anyways.

Stoic

08-11-2004, 04:02 AM

^
Both Iced Earth and Blind Guardian are major groups so it's normal for the guys to be busy. In an interview I read (from last january) Hansi said that there will be a second album but it will come very later :(.

Black_Bodom

08-11-2004, 04:05 AM

Well atleast their will be a second. And maybe they'll even visit Calgary.Maybe some more shred solos in the next one.

sensitiveorgan00

08-11-2004, 12:19 PM

Heaven Denies is such an awesome song.

matt55

08-11-2004, 12:32 PM

I recently got Sonic Firestorm ~ Dragonforce and Of Decay and Desire ~ Dark At Dawn

DimebagDarrell

08-11-2004, 12:43 PM

I recently got Sonic Firestorm ~ Dragonforce and Of Decay and Desire ~ Dark At Dawn

what do u think to sonic firestorm?

i think its brillaint my fav being prepare for war \m/

JMetallica

08-19-2004, 04:58 AM

Bump..

Ouch, this thread hasn't been touched in a week. This is bad. Oh well.

During the week, i've been listening to a few particular albums, one being Ambermoon - Facing The Storm - Trad/Power from Italy - and they are really something! There is a big maiden influence, with more of a power metal feel. Epic, melodic, competent and **** interesting metal! I urge you all to check them out, Ambermoon, excellent stuff, you'll love them. :D

RideTheSpiral

08-19-2004, 05:18 AM

Italy is producing some great Metal at the moment.

ExitWound

08-19-2004, 12:28 PM

Galloglass has released this week a sample from their new album!!! Check it out. It's very different from their first album.

http://www.galloglass.de/doku/mp3/banished.mp3

sensitiveorgan00

08-22-2004, 05:56 PM

y0 y0 y0. I just went to teh mall today to get some cds at FYE. I picked up Blind Guardian - "And Then There Was Silence", and Gamma Ray - "No World Order".

So anyone else get any power metal cds recently>

Bartender

08-22-2004, 08:15 PM

Well, I just ordered one from an online store. Whether he'll have it in stock or not is debatable.

Stoic

08-23-2004, 04:24 AM

just the new BG DVD

Rush-2112

08-23-2004, 05:23 AM

[QUOTE Blind Guardian are a great power metal band but A Night At The Opera does not really do them justice.
I think you should have a listen to Blind Guardian Live or Tokyo Tales.
Trust me the live albums amazing and some of the songs such as Lord of The Rings are completely different to the studio version.

FrailandBedazzled1979

08-23-2004, 07:41 AM

I did pick up Magic Kingdom's "metallic tragedy" and i must say, WOW what an album!!!

also, any into "Concerto Moon"?

sensitiveorgan00

08-23-2004, 12:13 PM

just the new BG DVD

:amaze: Holy shi.t., how is it?

Bartender

08-23-2004, 12:38 PM

Well, I just ordered one from an online store. Whether he'll have it in stock or not is debatable.

He doesn't have it :(

GraveRobbersINC

08-23-2004, 01:22 PM

Dragonforce is a popular PM band right, what are some good songs or albums and what do they sound like?

Stoic

08-23-2004, 04:14 PM

:amaze: Holy shi.t., how is it?

I really liked it. I've never had the chance to watch them before, not even in a video clip! Athough some personal favourite songs were missing I enjoyed the whole show (no need to mention that the set, the cameras, the sound was very good).

I was curious about they way the would perform the vocals especially in some certain songs like another holy war for example. Of course the live versions differ a lot but this is where the point is.

The highlights were: the bards song, almost entirely sung by the fans (who had perfect timing and were in tune as Andre said), Mirror Mirror (traditionally) and then Valhalla...People kept siging "Valhalla - Why've you ever forgotten me" even after the end of the song! They stucked, they didnt know how to stop them :lol: ! It was the ultimate hit of the night!

Hansi was talking to the fans between the songs (not much though) in german so I couldnt understand him :(. Thankfully the extras (LOTS of interesting and funny stuff) had subtitles.

It's a subjective matter of course but in overall I'm very satisfied and it worth my 25 euros.

sensitiveorgan00

08-23-2004, 04:30 PM

I really liked it. I've never had the chance to watch them before, not even in a video clip! Athough some personal favourite songs were missing I enjoyed the whole show (no need to mention that the set, the cameras, the sound was very good).

I was curious about they way the would perform the vocals especially in some certain songs like another holy war for example. Of course the live versions differ a lot but this is where the point is.

The highlights were: the bards song, almost entirely sung by the fans (who had perfect timing and were in tune as Andre said), Mirror Mirror (traditionally) and then Valhalla...People kept siging "Valhalla - Why've you ever forgotten me" even after the end of the song! They stucked, they didnt know how to stop them :lol: ! It was the ultimate hit of the night!

Hansi was talking to the fans between the songs (not much though) in german so I couldnt understand him :(. Thankfully the extras (LOTS of interesting and funny stuff) had subtitles.

It's a subjective matter of course but in overall I'm very satisfied and it worth my 25 euros.

Nice, I'm mosdef picking it up when it gets released in teh US.

Dragonforce is a popular PM band right, what are some good songs or albums and what do they sound like?
Dragonforce = Jpop with teh drum machine gone crazy.

GraveRobbersINC

08-23-2004, 07:17 PM

Just heard Dragonforce and this is exactly what I wanted, new music that kicks ***.

Bartender

08-23-2004, 07:21 PM

I need an album to order (literally need - I have to provide an alternative, as one of my first choices wasn't in stock). I'd like something of a "metal that screams 'metal'" style. My first choices were Goat Horn (which he doesn't have), Manowar (which aren't eligible in the sale) and Tad Morose (which are temporarily out of stock). Suggestions based on that, please?

GraveRobbersINC

08-24-2004, 09:17 AM

I guess Judas Priest, not sure if you have any or not but I'd say Screaming for Vengeance
BTW has anyone heard of the band Falconer, they're really good.

sensitiveorgan00

08-24-2004, 10:41 AM

Falconer is pretty boring.

Hitroshimite

08-24-2004, 11:38 AM

I did pick up Magic Kingdom's "metallic tragedy" and i must say, WOW what an album!!!

Frail, I think I love you.

The new Blind Guardian DVD sounds kickass. Anyone know when it's being released in North America?

Stoic

08-24-2004, 01:38 PM

^
I think on october 15th or something

Brew

08-24-2004, 04:56 PM

My dad just brought me Hammerfall: One Crimson Night back from work because he's borrowing it off his friend, from what I've heard so far its pretty good.

For Dragonforce's Uk tour, Fourwaykill may be supporting at the Bristol show.

Hailstorm_master

08-25-2004, 10:10 PM

Man this is a long thread.

Anyways, just thought I'd mention some other bands that haven't (or at least I can't remember seeing) been brought up here;

Vanden Plas
Steel Prophet
Amaran
Valley's Eve
Last Tribe
Stormwind
Requiem
Gaia Epicus
Dreamtale
Power Quest

Anybody else heard of any of them? Do you like them?

My favorite would be Power quest. Recently got there Neverworld CD, which combines current power metal sounds with influences such as Europe and Aldo Nova.

Also wanted to mention that Dragonforce, Edguy, Nightwish, Dream Evil and Pagan's Mind are some of my favorite bands already mentioned.

btw i'm new :wave:

hate_people666

09-04-2004, 06:06 AM

hey guys, i havent seen sonata arctica, helloween, and ive only seen hammerfall once..but i havent exactly look at many pages lol..but yea, i like all three of them and stratovarious and other metal bands. Dont know whether they are power metal though...

Bartender

09-04-2004, 09:35 AM

They are.

GraveRobbersINC

09-04-2004, 09:53 AM

Man no wonder I couldn't find Imaginations Through the Looking Glass, it's not out in the US yet :lol: ...... :angry:

Steerpike

09-04-2004, 11:56 AM

That DVD must be mine. Blind Guardian is a strong influence on me musically.

And if I'm not mistaken, they said their next album will be based on the Dragonlance novels.

Now that I've seen all the bands talked about here, it makes me sad that I've sworn off file-sharing for the sake of financial and legal security. Oh well. I guess I'll just have to get a job during Christmas break.

This week, I'm planning to pre-order Rhapsody's new album. I can't wait to hear it. Their sound has evolved noticeably in such a short span of time, so it's pretty exciting to think of where they're heading.

johnther

09-04-2004, 12:09 PM

Isnt Pantera power metal to?

If not what do u guys consider them to be?

Steerpike

09-04-2004, 12:18 PM

Pantera is not power metal. I always thought of them as more of a thrash band, but they're one of those groups that really don't belong in any particular genre.

Power metal is typically defined by a tight sense of melody, usually a strongly epic feel and often with sword and sorcery lyrics. A lot of power metal bands use a lot of double bass drumming, and the ones I'm familiar with have some sort of classical or global influences.

sabbathbloodysabbath

09-04-2004, 12:26 PM

black sabbath, metallica, and iron maiden are awesome

Steerpike

09-04-2004, 12:29 PM

black sabbath, metallica, and iron maiden are awesome

None of those bands are power metal either. Black Sabbath is classic metal, Metallica was thrash, and Iron Maiden are NWOBHM.

Though Iron Maiden were a sgnificant influence on early power metal bands along with Ronnie James Dio.

sensitiveorgan00

09-04-2004, 12:31 PM

black sabbath, metallica, and iron maiden are awesome

gg, now stfu, kplzthx.

I've been listening to Rhapsopdy lately, oh man it's good stuff.

ANCIENT CROSS OF WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steerpike

09-04-2004, 12:44 PM

I've been listening to Rhapsopdy lately, oh man it's good stuff.

ANCIENT CROSS OF WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**** right! The only band I know of that can make you headbang to a string section. \m/

Quoted from the "Rhapsody-esque Bands" thread:

Whenever me and a particular two of my friends hang out, we call ourselves The Holy Thunderforce and drive around late at night playing powermetal and screaming ye old english words out the window, and then we generally try and perform home invasions on our other, sleeping friends.

I want to party with these guys. One thing I would love to do is drive through town blasting Kings of Metal and Holy Thunderforce. Have everyone in the car sing along for added affect.

James Van Halen

09-04-2004, 01:21 PM

This one serious backtrack, but...Children Of Bodom played with Iced Earth?
That would've been awesome.

sensitiveorgan00

09-04-2004, 01:41 PM

This one serious backtrack, but...Children Of Bodom played with Iced Earth?
That would've been awesome.

Yes they did, and Everygrey were openers. I caught that show at NYC for free. :D

FrailandBedazzled1979

09-04-2004, 10:53 PM

Evergrey were awful when i saw them, the whole crowd were glad to see them leave and let Children of Bodom steal the show away from Iced Earth :) hehe

FrailandBedazzled1979

09-04-2004, 10:54 PM

gg, now stfu, kplzthx.

I've been listening to Rhapsopdy lately, oh man it's good stuff.

ANCIENT CROSS OF WAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i get on Rhapsody binges now and then, Rage of the Winter has been stuck in my head for days now! as well as Dawn of Victory! lol

Steerpike

09-04-2004, 11:11 PM

Just today I've gone on a Nightwish binge. Sacrament of Wilderness is one of my favorite songs ever. The only way to describe it is achingly beautiful.

FrailandBedazzled1979

09-05-2004, 02:52 PM

Nightwish are mezmorizng at times, such a fantastic group.

Ive been really into "Symphorce" "Seven Witches" and "Heavenly" as of late.

JMetallica

09-05-2004, 11:47 PM

Seven Witches are excellent :thumb: Some **** heavy modern american power metal and one of the best newer bands coming out. That Jack Frost fella seems to have one or two more creative bones than your average musician, i mean he's put out close to 10 albums (if not more) in the last 5 years and i have enjoyed all the ones i have heard. Well, looks like he is around for the long run so I guess that means a lot more excellent power metal from the states. :D

NP: Seven Witches - Year Of The Witch

FrailandBedazzled1979

09-06-2004, 12:31 AM

Yes, i really think they are as well...kind of a fresh outlook on the sound of the genre without being tied in with a million other bands.

JMetallica

10-01-2004, 03:22 AM

hehe, i was just listening to Pegazus, when i was hearing this song:

Spread Your Wings

I can see the rainbow in the sky
The gateway to the clouds after the rain
The storm has passed and serenity arrives
Where can it take us now?

Spread your wings and fly
Up to the heavens
Where the clouds pass us by
Spread your wings and fly
Climbing the skies
Where lightning once would strike

I feel the change is coming now
I feel the wind blowing a gale
I see the clouds are drifting apart
I see the sky turning to grey

Spread your wings and fly
Up to the heavens
Where the clouds pass us by
Spread your wings and fly
Climbing the skies
Where lightning once would strike

Are those power metal lyrics? Or would the better fit in on a Spinal Tap album? :p

Brew

10-01-2004, 03:34 AM

I got a copy of Winterheart's Guild by Sonata Arctica the other day.

Its great :)

sensitiveorgan00

10-01-2004, 02:20 PM

There's going to be a small show in NYC with Gothic Knights, Devils Island, Magus Beast, and some other USPM bands. I might go though, though it's $10. You guys know any good USPM bands to check out?

ExitWound

10-01-2004, 10:47 PM

For all those who haven't heard of Reviver, I bring to you a song from one of their rare promo discs. Montany's Patrick von Maurik stars on vocals. It takes a little bit to get used to his voice, but I believe it's absolutely fantastic. He's mjy favorite singer. Reviver's due for a debut disc in February, supposedly.

Download Bringer of Evil from my website here (http://www.theexitwound.com/music/songoftheweek/02%20Bringer%20of%20Evil.wma).

JMetallica

10-03-2004, 02:49 AM

So, anyone like Mercyful fate's Melissa?

I've been listening to that album a **** lot lately, and it's one I can never get sick of. All the musicians are top class, as are the songs they play. Excellent band. Excellent Album.

Can anyone relate to my sentiments?

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 03:24 AM

^^^^

OMG YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you **** well know im a DIEHARD Mercyful Fate and King Diamond fan!! Melissa is their crowing moment, espically with "black funeral"...i got every album both both of King's groups and must say Melissa is in the top 3 easily (21 studio efforts by the King in all).

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 03:25 AM

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 03:25 AM

Isnt Pantera power metal to?

If not what do u guys consider them to be?

pantera are "booze metal", they have NO aspects of power metal in them.

Diatonic Dissonance™

10-03-2004, 03:29 AM

Children Of Bodom are great :thumb:.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 03:31 AM

^^^^

one of my favourites as well...probley the most listened to metal band in 04' foe me id say, ill be seeing them live for the third time on Nov.8th :)

RNR

10-03-2004, 11:50 AM

Yo, let's see. I like

Dragonforce
Iced Earth
COB

uhh, that's all, really :(

Somebody said that Iron Maiden was powermetal once. Is that true?

Steerpike

10-03-2004, 11:58 AM

No, but they were a big influence on Power Metal in its early days.

RNR

10-03-2004, 12:02 PM

ookay then :)

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 12:05 PM

No, but they were a big influence on Power Metal in its early days.

no, they really were not. Pantera played more hair metal in the 80's than got into thrash when Phil joined. just because they had a cd titled "power metal" has nothing to do with the genre power metal. they lack every fundamental aspect that makes a band a power metal group.

sensitiveorgan00

10-03-2004, 12:07 PM

^ He was referring to Iron Maiden though.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-03-2004, 12:09 PM

still...the pantera thing needed to be said lol. Yes, Iron Maiden were highly influential on power metal, espically Bruce's vocal style and the lyrical content. Iron Maiden are NWOBHM and are easily my favourite metal band :)

sensitiveorgan00

10-03-2004, 03:36 PM

Any Ninja Magic fans? I highly suggest you guys check them out. :lol:

http://www.dominimagica.com/ninja/index2.html

Steerpike

10-03-2004, 04:34 PM

Oh my go. :lol:

Are those the guys who did the "Real Ultimate Power" website?

Thunder Fingers

10-03-2004, 04:39 PM

ah, stratovarius... great power metal.. how i love them..

sensitiveorgan00

10-03-2004, 04:41 PM

Oh my go. :lol:

Are those the guys who did the "Real Ultimate Power" website?

I doubt it, since these guys are from Sweden, and teh kid who did "Real Ultimate Power" is probably in teh US. Either way, THE WAY OF LIFE is teh best song.

Steerpike

10-03-2004, 04:43 PM

I'll have to check that out.

And I think the Real Ultimate Power website was actually done by an adult who used his kids in the photographs. There was a faked press release about it, and I don't think a kid has the resources to stage that.

ExitWound

10-03-2004, 04:59 PM

Any Ninja Magic fans? I highly suggest you guys check them out. :lol:

http://www.dominimagica.com/ninja/index2.html
The instruments aren't even real, are they? the drums certainly aren't.

sensitiveorgan00

10-03-2004, 05:46 PM

I don't know. Teh drums do sound too 'good', like very precise. But according to www.metal-archives.com it's a real band, you know with real instruments.

Wasabi Thunderborn - Vocals/Bass
Kawasaké Yamamoto - Drums
Katana Shuriken - Guitars

Either way, they're good.

Ramsey

10-03-2004, 06:14 PM

Who likes sinergy?

JMetallica

10-03-2004, 06:46 PM

http://www.tuzmadar.hu/ujhp/mainFrameset.htm

It's in Belgiumanian (is it Belgian?). hell, anyway, click on the left hand menu to goto that album and download some mp3s. The music files are low-ish quality but the music sure isn't. Excellent power metal to be had by all. (For Free!!)

Steerpike

10-03-2004, 07:15 PM

I'll check that out later. And it's Belgian.

JMetallica

10-03-2004, 07:48 PM

hehe, yeah, i couldnt be sure, so i just made some obviously silly title up. Can anyone even pronounce 'belgiumanian' ? :p

Anyhoe, you definitely should. Great band; a breath of fresh air in power metal, i do think.

Hitroshimite

10-03-2004, 09:36 PM

Any Ninja Magic fans? I highly suggest you guys check them out. :lol:

http://www.dominimagica.com/ninja/index2.html

My God...

I think I have a new favorite band.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-04-2004, 02:04 AM

Who likes sinergy?

if its got Alexi, i love it haha. they are incredible i think.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-04-2004, 02:08 AM

Ninja Magic sound wonderful instrumentally but the vocalist i can do without.

Det_Nosnip

10-04-2004, 02:15 AM

if its got Alexi, i love it haha. they are incredible i think.
*hangs head in shameful ignorance* do you mean *the* Alexi? I didn't know he was in Sinergy...

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-04-2004, 02:17 AM

....that would be the one haha. Mr.Laiho from Finland and the boys of Bodom :) check them out, really a cool group!!!

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-04-2004, 02:18 AM

by the way...he also plays on the Impaled Nazarene album "nihil", black metal really.

Steerpike

10-04-2004, 02:23 AM

I consider that a sign of a true musician. I was going to check out Children of Bodom as soon as I have money again. Alexi Laiho certainly is a busy guy. And from the sound of it, he doesn't pigeonhole himself either. The willingness to experiment so much is wat separates the virtuosos from the rest of the pack.

Det_Nosnip

10-04-2004, 02:59 AM

Wow, I had no idea. I mean, I knew he was a monster from COB, but I didn't realize he was involved in so many projects...I'll have to check some of that out.

sensitiveorgan00

10-04-2004, 02:35 PM

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=1093

Check out now.

\m/

JMetallica

10-04-2004, 05:45 PM

Ahahaha, awesome.

Kingofdudes

10-04-2004, 05:52 PM

http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208&f_id=1093

Check out now.

\m/

Good with their fingers :naughty:

Sinergy is great, I need to buy one of their CDs :thumb:

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-05-2004, 12:01 AM

Wow, I had no idea. I mean, I knew he was a monster from COB, but I didn't realize he was involved in so many projects...I'll have to check some of that out.

alexi's wife, Kimberly Goss, sings for Sinergy...apprently she isnt much of a looker from what ive heard haha. i think a guy like alexi could get any woman he wanted in scandanavia lol.

Det_Nosnip

10-05-2004, 01:20 AM

Maybe he likes her for her personality....:)

JMetallica

10-05-2004, 02:52 AM

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=479

Nar, doesnt look like she has much personality.

Lefty

10-05-2004, 09:50 AM

alexi's wife, Kimberly Goss, sings for Sinergy...apprently she isnt much of a looker from what ive heard haha. i think a guy like alexi could get any woman he wanted in scandanavia lol.

Haha, I'd seriously doubt that. A scawny little ****er with eyeliner and nail polish? Not very Brad Pitt'ish. It's probably more to it than looks, though.

Det_Nosnip

10-05-2004, 10:34 AM

Some girls like the feminine look. :lol:

RideTheSpiral

10-05-2004, 11:04 AM

That video clip by the belgian band was hlarious*

*sorry im very drunk. :(

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-05-2004, 01:51 PM

Some girls like the feminine look. :lol:

my girlfriend does haha. ill let her doll me up all she wants haha.

sensitiveorgan00

10-05-2004, 02:13 PM

Alexi always looks...fruity. :amaze:

Kingofdudes

10-05-2004, 04:11 PM

Almost picked up a Sinergy CD today, but I decided to look for a used copy on amazon instead.

Bps_Tech

10-05-2004, 05:40 PM

Are their any good soley acoustic PM songs out there?

Steerpike

10-05-2004, 05:46 PM

Are their any good soley acoustic PM songs out there?

Blind Guardian and Stratovarius have a few. A Past and Future Secret is my personal favorite.

Brew

10-25-2004, 07:00 PM

Bumped for the newer users to read.

From page 40.

Silenius

10-25-2004, 07:03 PM

Thanks. :thumb:

Iai

10-25-2004, 07:21 PM

I just listened to Dragonforce for the first time.

OH. MY. GOD.

Lord Hypnos

10-25-2004, 07:26 PM

I just listened to Dragonforce for the first time.

OH. MY. GOD.
12345

I downloaded My Spirit Will Carry On a few days ago and I fell in love with. It's so awsome.

Iai

10-25-2004, 07:27 PM

Black Winter Night was the one I got. I gotta get some more once my PC is done re-formatting.

PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead

10-25-2004, 07:43 PM

I have to get one of there cds. As far as power metal goes, I only have Both Keeper of the Seven Keys and 5 Iced Earth cds. Any suggestions far as what to get next?

Steerpike

10-25-2004, 08:02 PM

I'd go with Nightfall in Middle Earth or A Night at the Opera by Blind Guardian.

PoliticallyIncorrectMetalhead

10-25-2004, 08:36 PM

Sounds like a plan.

Kingofdudes

10-25-2004, 08:38 PM

I just listened to Dragonforce for the first time.

OH. MY. GOD.

teh orgasm? :naughty:

JMetallica

10-25-2004, 09:10 PM

I have to get one of there cds. As far as power metal goes, I only have Both Keeper of the Seven Keys and 5 Iced Earth cds. Any suggestions far as what to get next?

Both Keepers is a good start. I'd recommend some Running Wild, i'm really getting into them at the present time. Death Or Glory would be a good one to start off with. Excellent band. If you like Helloween's first few, you'll love running wild.

Iai

10-25-2004, 09:13 PM

Anyone in here a fan of Lost Horizon?

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-25-2004, 09:25 PM

Has anyone heard "Fury of the Storm" by Dragonforce? Such an awesome song.

Iai

10-25-2004, 09:28 PM

I tried to download that one under recommendation of LordDargon, but the file was corrupted. :upset:

ExitWound

10-25-2004, 09:29 PM

Anyone in here a fan of Lost Horizon?
Absolutely! Both discs are amazing. And with the original lineup back together, hopefully it's soon for a 3rd release.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-25-2004, 09:34 PM

Has anyone in here heard of 3 Inches of Blood, I reccomend getting the songs: "Ride DarkHorse, Ride" and "Curse of the Lighthouse Keeper."

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-25-2004, 09:38 PM

Anyone in here a fan of Lost Horizon?

Reccommended songs?

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-25-2004, 09:47 PM

What cd's do you guys think should be in my Power Metal Arsenal? I already want

Hammerfall- Crimson Thunder
Helloween- Rabbit Don't Come Easy

maybe some Blind Guardian, Stratovarious...

Shadows_Fall

10-25-2004, 09:59 PM

\m/ Iced Earth \m/

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-25-2004, 11:04 PM

Absolutely! Both discs are amazing. And with the original lineup back together, hopefully it's soon for a 3rd release.

well....Daniel has left the band so their future isnt looking bright :( check their homepage to read his statement.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-25-2004, 11:06 PM

NEW BANDS!!

heres the new Power metal groups ive been getting into:

Black Majesty
Cryonic Temple
Wuthering Heights
The Ring

all cool stuff, Wuthering Heights is incredible folkish power metal...their vocalist is remisnicant of Ronnie James Dio.

FunkMonk

10-25-2004, 11:07 PM

Now why the hell hasn't Sonata Artica been mentioned about 30 more times? That's a problem. Sonata brought me into Power Metal. They keep me here. I will forever bow to them. As everyone else should.

Oh yeah, CoB are ok too. :thumb:

Had to register just for that.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-26-2004, 12:19 AM

Brew

10-26-2004, 09:48 AM

^The singers voice in Sonata is fantastic, they're one of my fav. Power Metal bands.

If people want a power metal band that don't have a high-pitched singer, I recommend Ensiferum. Its power metal, with Cookie-Monster style vocals.

If people have trouble finding songs by them, I could send some over msn, my address is slipknotfan@hotmail.com. (Its an old address, I'm too lazy to change it)

Stoic

10-26-2004, 02:28 PM

I need opinions on manticora's roots of eternity and on angra's rebirth

sensitiveorgan00

10-26-2004, 02:37 PM

MANTICORA, good shi.t. I love their vocalist.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 04:56 PM

/coughs...

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-26-2004, 04:59 PM

I need opinions on manticora's roots of eternity and on angra's rebirth

Rebirth is a solid album, didnt break any boundaries or make my jaw drop but its defiently a worthy release if you like them.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 05:04 PM

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 05:06 PM

I really like what I've heard so far though of Cryonic Temple.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-26-2004, 05:08 PM

From what I've heard Cryonic temple sounds a bit like Dragonforce, although I can't say much because I've only heard one Cryonic Temple song so far so I'll just hide in a corner and wait for the "Boogie Man"... :evil:

hey hey, glad you like it! they really are a gifted speed/power metal group but in terms of being like Dragonforce thats all id say they have in common.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 05:11 PM

Pretty much every power metal band I've heard has a great deal of talent in some aspect.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 05:12 PM

Oh, Cryonic Temple even got me headbanging a little :p

Steerpike

10-26-2004, 05:20 PM

The hallmark of good Power Metal is twofold in my opinion:

1. It begs you turn the speakers up with each bar.
2. You can just your head down to and rock.

Rhapsody for example is the only band that's ever gotten me to bang my head to violins. Manowar has had me pumping my fists in the air the choruses. Blind Guardian you just want to sing along to so many of the songs.

sensitiveorgan00

10-26-2004, 08:18 PM

Wow, teh vocals in Lost Horizon are seriously hot. I'm watching teh video for "Against Will The Fire Burn", and I'm really liking it.

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-26-2004, 08:21 PM

Daniel Hiemen (spelling?)'s voice was just......mindblowing. Its such a shame he left the group, even with a wonderful replacement it will take a miracle to to live up to his angelic voice.

Misfitted_Mecha

10-26-2004, 08:21 PM

i like Sonata Artica, but they have more weak tracks than ones i really get into. Silence i liked alot, Winterhearts Guild had its moments, and Eleptica was no better...just not one of my favourites, though they were one of the first bands i tried out.

I only have Winterhearts Guild, but I like them a LOT. More good songs than bad to me :D

And..I think Dragonforce is my favorite Power Metal band, although I havent heard very many. Can anyone suggest some good Helloween or Iced Earth songs?

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 08:50 PM

I only have Winterhearts Guild, but I like them a LOT. More good songs than bad to me :D

And..I think Dragonforce is my favorite Power Metal band, although I havent heard very many. Can anyone suggest some good Helloween or Iced Earth songs?

Yes, get:

Helloween- Hell was made in Heaven, Sheer Heart Attack, I want Out, Eagle Fly Free, Mr. Torture.

Iced Earth- Frankenstein, The Reckoning, Ghost of Freedom, I Died For You.

Also get:

Hammerfall- Trailblazers, Hearts On Fire, the dragon lies bleeding, always will be.

Iai

10-26-2004, 08:54 PM

Wow, teh vocals in Lost Horizon are seriously hot. I'm watching teh video for "Against Will The Fire Burn", and I'm really liking it.

Not seen that one. Where'd you get it?

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-26-2004, 09:10 PM

/coughs

FrailandBedazzled1979

10-27-2004, 12:08 AM

I only have Winterhearts Guild, but I like them a LOT. More good songs than bad to me :D

And..I think Dragonforce is my favorite Power Metal band, although I havent heard very many. Can anyone suggest some good Helloween or Iced Earth songs?

Helloween: eagle fly free, future world, twilight of the gods, rise and fall, save us, kids of the century, back on the streets, we burn, wake up a mountain, mr.torture, escallation 666, where the rain grows, gake me home, just a little sign, open your life, the tune.

Iced Earth: when the night falls, angels holocost, stormrider, desert rain, pure evil, travler in stygian, burnt offerings, dante's inferno, winter nights, violate, the hunter, the last laugh, depths of hell, vengance is mine, burning times, melancholy, disciples of the lie, watching over me, stand alone, consequences, my own savior, reaping stone, birth of the wicked , wolf, damien, dragons child, dracula, the reckoning, greenface, attila, red baron, waterloo.

Az_Holl

10-27-2004, 01:29 AM

Im not sure if anyones mentioned them yet but Dungeon is a mad power metal band in australia and i highly recommend you have a listen

sensitiveorgan00

10-27-2004, 12:22 PM

Not seen that one. Where'd you get it?
Official website. I'll get teh link in a second.

Edit: http://www.oncelosthorizon.com/downloads/Video_AgainWTFB/AgainWillTheFireBurn.wmv

ExitWound

10-27-2004, 02:06 PM

Gah this is horrible news!!!! I wrote my last response before that was posted. :( I am truly saddened.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-27-2004, 08:44 PM

Let's refresh this baby.

s0ldsoul4roknrol

10-27-2004, 11:07 PM

achoo

JMetallica

10-28-2004, 02:26 AM

One on one, He's a Renegade!!! Do dodo dooo.

Running Wild own. Catchiest band ever. Sorry, but they even beat Helloween.

Brew

10-30-2004, 05:02 PM

My parents got back from France about half an hour ago, and my dad has brought me Sonata Arctica - Successor and he bought himself Rhapsody - Symphony of Enchanted Lands vol2.

I know what Sonata sounds like, so I've popped Rhapsody into my computer.

And I'm very impressed, it rocks and is alot better than what I thought they'd be like.

Looks like I've found the 2 cd's that'll be blasting down my ears over the next week or so.

Bartender

10-30-2004, 05:08 PM

Has anyone here heard Siegfried? I've just been listening to the Drachenherz album..it's not really power metal, by any stretch, but it's got elements in there.

sensitiveorgan00

10-30-2004, 05:38 PM

Brew

10-30-2004, 05:40 PM

Your dad likes power metal? Ownage.

My dad introduced me to Dragonforce.

He's more into prog than power metal, but he likes some power metal bands.

manuscriptreplica

10-30-2004, 06:59 PM

Yesterday I bought Blind Guardian - Imaginations... my first BG CD! I can't find Night of the Opera anywhere though

Kafkastolemyslippers

10-30-2004, 07:08 PM

My dad introduced me to Dragonforce.

He's more into prog than power metal, but he likes some power metal bands.

You have a cool dad.

arpeggios

10-31-2004, 01:45 AM

Anybody here likes Luca Turili? My favorite Luca Turili's song is "Legend of Steel". Awesome!!

Steerpike

10-31-2004, 02:10 AM

I have most of the songs off of his first solo album. My favorites are Black Dragon and The Ancient Forest of Elves.

To the wind I will sing
The tale of the king
Who reigned in peace and love
Of the one of the man
Who crossed the paths
Of the ancient forest of elves