The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[Lord Abortion]

I'm a fan of a load of more Popular Sci-Fi...haven't had chance to explore the genre much, really.

Dune is great.

[Iron Bars]

Go read G.R.R. Martin's A Song Of Ice And Fire series, phenomenally written political/high fantasy.


Have you ever read anything by Steven Erikson (Malazen tale of the fallen)? Most people who like Martin can apreciate him too.

Powermetal and Fantasy go very wel together for me anyway (black metal too for some books).

[shadow_stalker]

Which singer? They've had more than Priest's had drummers. :p
no idea, you posted some songs of their a week or so ago, that singer(s)

[Txus]

Yeah, that's what I meant about Robert Jordan, hehe.

So then, I've decided that Therion's best album is Secret Of The Runes.
Oh noes!

I think their best album is "Theli" or "Lemuria" I really can't decide.

Have you heard their DM era?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I think he made a sampler of their DM material.

If not, he's a fanboy anyway so he should have :D

[Lord Abortion]

Damn I love the flash in your avatar, Txus.

I remember once I had it on for half an hour and sat entranced watching it:p

NP-Dungeon-Against the wind

[Txus]

Yeah it's really nice to look at it, but Half an hour?......:p

I think Therion's DM era was really good my only complain have to be those vocals. ....Of Darkness is an amazing album.

NP: Therion - Uhtark Runa

[Iron Bars]

Best Therion album for me also Secret of the runes seconded by Lemura or Vovin. I'm not to familiar with their dm days but from what I've heard I'm very glad they started making more symphonic material.

Watches Txus avatar.

[Txus]

Vovin contains my favorite Therion song at the moment "The Rise Of Sodom And Gomorrah". I think Secret Of The Runes is also great....Asgard :eek:

Every Therion release is godly.

[Iron Bars]

The rise of sodom and gomorrah was the first song they played when I saw them live so it has a special place just for that. What I like so much about Secret of the runes is that its so diverse.

[Shattered_Future]

I'm still a Lemuria fanboy. Typhon, An Arrow From The Sun...classics.

[Riva]

The rise of sodom and gomorrah was the first song they played when I saw them live so it has a special place just for that. What I like so much about Secret of the runes is that its so diverse.

I wish they would tour to Australia. :(

I think Secret Of The Runes is also great....Asgard


Midgard makes the album for me.

Best Therion album for me also Secret of the runes seconded by Lemura or Vovin. I'm not to familiar with their dm days but from what I've heard I'm very glad they started making more symphonic material.


Well, John, the first three albums were sort of Death Metal, then with Lepaca Kliffoth they started becoming more symphonic, and their latest efforts are very much power metal.


I think Therion's DM era was really good my only complain have to be those vocals. ....Of Darkness is an amazing album.

NP: Therion - Uhtark Runa

Yes, it and Beyond Sanctorum are brilliant. Good song choice, Nick.

Damn I love the flash in your avatar, Txus.

I remember once I had it on for half an hour and sat entranced watching it:p

NP-Dungeon-Against the wind

I'm still trying to figure out the movie. I swear I've seen it. Good song.

I think he made a sampler of their DM material.

If not, he's a fanboy anyway so he should have :D

Indeed I am!

Oh noes!

I think their best album is "Theli" or "Lemuria" I really can't decide.

Have you heard their DM era?

Theli is quite good. Probably the first one that really draws people in.

Well, songs like The Wings Of The Hydra off of Lepaca Kliffoth have some great harsh vocals. But yeah, compared to a lot of death metal vocals, they aren't anything special.

no idea, you posted some songs of their a week or so ago, that singer(s)

There are two non-classical singers on the album, Sirius B, that I showed you. The only one you would have heard is the one that I like a bit better, actually. :p

I'm still a Lemuria fanboy. Typhon, An Arrow From The Sun...classics.

I'd rate Lemuria as maybe 3rd or 4th.

[Lord Abortion]

Never managed to Download that Therion...

[shadow_stalker]

wow riva that was an uber amount of comments and quotes


on a different note 'Freedom call' have become one of my favourite bands after a weekend of listening to them none stop


EDIT: i just bought Freedom call's 'the circle of life' album and Sonata's 'for the sake of revenge' cd/dvd

[Riva]

I missed out on the biggest Therion conversation in the thread, hehe. I had to make up for it.

[Lord Abortion]

What's the sonata one like, Titch?

[Iron Bars]

I wish they would tour to Australia. :(

I've seen them live twice now and their one of the top bands I've ever seen. The way they worked in all the vocal lines into the show was brilliant (and the lead vocalist does a mean impression of King Diamond).

[Trev]

wow riva that was an uber amount of comments and quotes


on a different note 'Freedom call' have become one of my favourite bands after a weekend of listening to them none stop


EDIT: i just bought Freedom call's 'the circle of life' album and Sonata's 'for the sake of revenge' cd/dvd
I have every Freedom Call album apart from that.. What's it like?

For The Sake of Revenge is a pretty good live album.

[Nepenthe]

Damn, I've just listened to Lethal for the first time. They are very good, it's a shame they split up.

NP: Lethal - Arrival

[Lefty]

I don't know how your views on self-promotion are, but I thought this may fit in better here than in the Death Heads thread.

http://www.myspace.com/sunsetridersband

Norwegian Western and soundtrack inspired heavy metal. Demo will be out soon.

[Nepenthe]

I didn't hear any mariachi or Latin influences at all when I listened earlier, just sounded like regular old power metal to me. Very good power metal at that.

[Cocaine]

Eh, usually self promotion sticks to Audio Arena and the Bands of MX thread (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458897)

[shadow_stalker]

What's the sonata one like, Titch?
Im gonna place a gues and say Brilliant, hasnt arrived yet though

I have every Freedom Call album apart from that.. What's it like?

For The Sake of Revenge is a pretty good live album.

my bad i phrased my last statement bad, i should have said i have orderd for the sake of revenge and 'the circle of revenge'

thinking of ordering a powerquest album, but will probably leave it till next week unless someone says they are brilliantly awesome and i should get it as soon as possible


SIDE NOTE: grr i cant find a drumkit anywhere i like :angry:

[Shattered_Future]

What kind of drumkit? Real or Fruity Loop?

For The Sake Of Revenge is quite good. Still not as good as the real thing, but there's some great moments on there. Especially when they screw up during Replica, and the Hava Nagila tribute.

[MetalOz]

Damn, I've just listened to Lethal for the first time. They are very good, it's a shame they split up.

NP: Lethal - Arrival

I bet you got that from the Daily Upload... seems no one had heard of them so I had to remedy the situation


I am quickly becoming a Gus G. fanboy... I didn't realize how many bands he has been a part of, both power metal and melodic death:

Dream Evil, Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Firewind, and was touring guitarist with Arch Enemy in 2005...:amaze:

Np: Firewind - Warrior

[Nepenthe]

I bet you got that from the Daily Upload... seems no one had heard of them so I had to remedy the situation


I am quickly becoming a Gus G. fanboy... I didn't realize how many bands he has been a part of, both power metal and melodic death:

Dream Evil, Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage, Firewind, and was touring guitarist with Arch Enemy in 2005...:amaze:

Np: Firewind - Warrior

I imagine it is. I don't remember ever getting it, they just popped up when I was listening through all my songs on shuffle. Very good stuff indeed.

[Lord Abortion]

Replica is such a great song...Last drop falls owns my soul at the moment too.

[Stormrider]

I have 2 Firewind songs and they're pretty cool. I would need to get more.

[Lefty]

I didn't hear any mariachi or Latin influences at all when I listened earlier, just sounded like regular old power metal to me. Very good power metal at that.

Thanks a lot. Actually, the two songs on myspace are quite misleading as far as mariachi influences go. The two other songs on the demo are more representative in that direction. Though the main ingredient will allways be heavy/US metal.


Eh, usually self promotion sticks to Audio Arena and the Bands of MX thread (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458897)

Allight, thanks. I'll whore it out over there. :)

[Stoic]

Firewind sound generic as hell to me :-\

[shadow_stalker]

What kind of drumkit? Real or Fruity Loop?

For The Sake Of Revenge is quite good. Still not as good as the real thing, but there's some great moments on there. Especially when they screw up during Replica, and the Hava Nagila tribute.
I want a mapex one, ive tried a fair few i like, but im being picky about it


i will have to live with for the sake of revenge because with their current touring schedule i will never see sonata live :upset:

[Trev]

Shadow, what's your budget?

Ideal chance to whore my kit I think.. 1 (http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2959/resize0fq.jpg) 2 (http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2829/resie29hf.jpg) 3 (http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8619/bassheads7ev.jpg) 4 (http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1428/resize46mj.jpg). :)

[Deth]

Nice kit you have there. My friend is thinking about getting a new set, and I'm obviously trying to talk him into it.

[Ibanez Slayer]

dragonforce is blowing my mind right now

[Lord Abortion]

The set for For the sake of revenge looks really good.

No Weballergy though:(

...or My selene.

[Steerpike]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review_6983

Wuthering Heights review, bitches.

[Stormrider]

Damn ! I still don't have BG DVD :( :mad:

I have to wait another week just to see if I'll have it. I'm not even sure it will be next week.

[Shattered_Future]

Replica is such a great song...Last drop falls owns my soul at the moment too.

THE UNDERWEAR SONG!!!! :lol:

We were shouting that when they played it...

I almost bought Imaginations Through The Looking Glass tonight, but since I'd already seen it, I decided to wait. I'll get it eventually, no doubt, just not tonight.

Picked up A Night To Remember by Evergrey instead. :)

[Riva]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review_6983

Wuthering Heights review, bitches.

I still have to buy Far From The Madding Crowd.

[Arucard]

Firewind make me want to cry.

Anyway, recently Angra, Symphony X and Ark Storm have retaken my life.

Hurrah for neo-classical power!

[Shattered_Future]

Wooot.

Speaking of Symphony X, does anybody have The Dark Chapter by Romeo? That album makes me want to cry...

[Stormrider]

I really like the 2 Firewind songs I have. :shrugs:

I don't have much Symphony X....

[Shattered_Future]

Did you get all the stuff off of their website?

If not, get all of that. Unbelievable.

[Synthetical]

I only have 3 Firewind songs...Warrior, Northern Sky and Escape from Tomorrow. I don't really like Warrior - but Northorn Sky is a sweet instrumental and Escape from tomorrow is a great song also, don't much like the singing though.

NP: Sinergy - Spit on your Grave

[Stormrider]

Did you get all the stuff off of their website?

If not, get all of that. Unbelievable.

Firewind's website or Symphony X's website ?

[Holyed]

Saw Angra supporting Dragonforce a year and a half ago, they were so raw. Nova Era is one of my favourite metal songs ever.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Raw isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Angra.

[Shattered_Future]

Firewind's website or Symphony X's website ?

Symphony X. Firewind I could care less about...

Yea, "raw" and "Angra" shouldn't be in the same sentence together. They're really refined, I think.

[Stormrider]

Symphony X. Firewind I could care less about...

Ah ok then :p

I don't have much Angra. But I like about half of what I have by them :-/ I don't think I have the too great songs...

[Holyed]

Raw isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Angra.

Sorry, I was using London slang for 'really good,' does kind of throw off the comment.

[Poofy 666]

Can someone tell me where I can order some Dungeon cds? Their website is down (at least for me)

[Shattered_Future]

Amazon? That's where I'd go...

[Poofy 666]

Haha, wow I feel dumb now, totally forgot about amazon

[Shattered_Future]

Haha, wow I feel dumb now, totally forgot about amazon

Don't worry, it happens. :thumb:

[Deth]

I'm downloading Hellfire Club now, so I'll have a verdict on Edguy finally.

Anyone hear about the new Sabaton album? Sounds pretty sweet.

[Stormrider]

Meh, I want to go to the mall tomorrow, so I'll check into what PM stuff I could get. I won't have enough for Hellfire Club unfortunately, so I'll think of something else.

[Shattered_Future]

How about something Galloglassy? Or some Luca Turilli?

I've been way into LMP bands lately...

[Stormrider]

I was maybe going to lok into Galloglass or Rhaposdy :) Or some viking stuff.

:p

NP Metallica - Call of Ktutlu

[Deth]

Rhapsody would be a good addition to your collection if you can find it.

I can't get into Viking Metal besides Amon Amarth which doesn't really count.

[Stormrider]

What bands in the genre have you listened to before ?

There's lots of Rhapsody at the store I go to...I just don't know if I'll be able to afford it.

[Deth]

Mithotyn, Einherher and a few others who's names escape me.

[Shattered_Future]

I should really buy some Rhapsody...the FYE near me stocks every album they've released.

[Deth]

Yes you should. I'm having a hard time finding Rain of a Thousand Flames and a real copy of Symphony of Enchanted Lands.

I'm liking Edguy right now.

[Shattered_Future]

Well, duh. If you don't like Edguy, you don't like power metal. Plain and simple.

I have a bunch of downloaded Rhapsody, now it's time to buy some.

[Deth]

Same with me. I'll pick up Dawn of Victory and SOEL 2 soon I suppose as they are the easiest to find and cheapest.

[-The Frank]

Yes you should. I'm having a hard time finding Rain of a Thousand Flames and a real copy of Symphony of Enchanted Lands.

I'm liking Edguy right now.

Edguy pwn.

[Synthetical]

The Rhapsody CD I bought (Tales from the Emerald sword Saga) cost me $40 Stormrider, I live in a smaller town though so it would probably be less in Montreal. But yeah, there expensive. I never really listen to it though...which is a shame.

[JausmetalJ]

Ok guys, you know Dungeon.. You know LORD now heres to learning a lesson about Australian powermetal.

Vanishing Point, Crimsonfire, Vespers Decent, Black Majesty and alot of others ****ing RULE!

Get into them right ****ing now!

[Stormrider]

I just read something, an old thread in the BG forum...I didn't know Thomen was in Savage Circus.

The Rhapsody CD I bought (Tales from the Emerald sword Saga) cost me $40 Stormrider, I live in a smaller town though so it would probably be less in Montreal. But yeah, there expensive. I never really listen to it though...which is a shame.

The only one I remember seeing was 32 $ I think. It was a really nice box set I think. Felt like buying it just because the cover was so nice :p

[Riva]

Ok guys, you know Dungeon.. You know LORD now heres to learning a lesson about Australian powermetal.

Vanishing Point, Crimsonfire, Vespers Decent, Black Majesty and alot of others ****ing RULE!

Get into them right ****ing now!

I already know Black Majesty, but because I live beyond the black stump, I can't see them live and get to know their music. :(

[Freezing Moon]

So say I wanted some really skullcrushing old school power metal with fist-pumping choruses and blazing solos in the vein of Jag Panzer and Savatage, what would you recommend?

[Riva]

Sabaton.

[Freezing Moon]

I already have Primo Victoria but I haven't listened to it very much. I'll listen more, see if it's what I want, and get back to you.

Edit: This isn't bad, but I'm looking for something more old school sounding with more balls to it.

[Riva]

Running Wild, Manowar, Helloween, Gamma Ray.

Ranked in order of most similar to least.

[Freezing Moon]

I know all those. ;)

I hear Sanctuary is kind of like this, are they good?

[Riva]

Yeah, not as polished, I suppose you could say. Sort of the iron ore to Savatage's steel ingots.

[Deth]

On a non-power metal note, but because Riva is in here a lot, I gave Tubular Bells a listen yesterday after about 8 years. Pretty enjoyable.

[Riva]

Damn straight it's enjoyable.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I quite enjoy Tubular Bells II.

[CaptainWaits]

What can anyone say about the band Gun Barrel?? A CD of theirs is in a clearance bin at my CD store, so I'm wondering what they could be like. I'm kind of guessing they're probably clearance material....but whatever.

[Riva]

All I know is that they're on the Limb Music label, since I saw them in a little booklet of bands that came with my copy of Rain of a Thousand Flames.

[CaptainWaits]

All I know is that they're on the Limb Music label, since I saw them in a little booklet of bands that came with my copy of Rain of a Thousand Flames.
Yeh, that's why I'm vaguely interested. I saw them in the Rhapsody booklets too.

[Lord Abortion]

Most stuff on Limb is pretty good.
It's useful for finding unknown PM.

NP-Edguy-Lavatory love Machine

[Slapping Penguin]

YES LORDI \m/ Winning Eurovision.

PS: Ollie Britains entry sucked harder than a Nasa Designed Hoover on Supa Suck setting.

[Lord Abortion]

Yep, that was why I was supporting Finland.

[Slapping Penguin]

Haha indeed, sorry I rather needed something to point my disdain at that horrible entry. Chicks were hot however.

[Lord Abortion]

I just realised how mind-blowingly good Triumph for my magic steel by Rhapsody is.

[Shattered_Future]

I still love SOEL the most, with Legendary Tales in close second.

[MetalOz]

Anyone listen to Crimson Glory? I started with Astronomica (1999) which is amazing. Of course Wade Black has moved on and through a few bands since then (fronting Leatherwolf currently which could prove intersting)

April 2006 came reports that the core trio of Lords, Jackson, and Jon Drenning had reunited with Midnight, and have signed an album deal with Black Lotus Records, and are once again set on resuming their career.

NP Crimson Glory - War of the Worlds

/bump

[Stoic]

Arent they a bit too soft?

[Trev]

I have Crimson Glory's self-titled, and Transcendence. Really solid stuff.

[MetalOz]

I'll upload Astronomica if anyone's interested...

/not soft

[Stoic]

I wouldnt say no if this is the case :)

[ExitWound]

I discovered most of my favorite bands through Limb Records. Montany is incredible, which led me to Reviver. Wizard is one of my favorite bands as well. And then there's Galloglass. Cryonic Temple. And Rhapsody. Oh so good.

I wish they still offered their FREE disc samplers for download. They charge, what, $3 now? Their Third sampler disc was incredible.

[Shattered_Future]

Yea, Limb Records has a SUPRISINGLY large amount of awesomeness on it...it's almost like Century Media, except less laden with crap. Or even InsideOut Records.

[MetalOz]

I'm uploading Crimson Glory - Astronomica right now. I'm going to send it out with the daily upload. If you aren't part of the mailing list and you'd like a copy then post your email here or send me a request metaloz@yahoo.com

[ACircuitShock]

I'm uploading Crimson Glory - Astronomica right now. I'm going to send it out with the daily upload. If you aren't part of the mailing list and you'd like a copy then post your email here or send me a request metaloz@yahoo.com
Sounds pretty sweet, I'll look forward to it in the Daily Upload. By the way MetalOz... I love you for the Daily Upload.

[Nepenthe]

Sounds pretty sweet, I'll look forward to it in the Daily Upload. By the way MetalOz... I love you for the Daily Upload.

So do I :D

[comptonassrobert]

Guys my friend Niobium and I collabed on a power metal song http://media.putfile.com/hella-power-metal let us know what you think

[Riva]

Yea, Limb Records has a SUPRISINGLY large amount of awesomeness on it...it's almost like Century Media, except less laden with crap. Or even InsideOut Records.

Yeah, and Limb Music records are never shy on bonus stuff either.

[Lord Abortion]

I need to get D&W's touched by the crimson king...

/Big Dark Tower fanboy

[Riva]

Good album.

The Gunslinger is an awesome song. I saw that series of books at a local store for $15 dollars each. I debated getting them. I may hire them out instead.

[Lord Abortion]

Do it, do it now.
it pisses all over LOTR, for me.

[Riva]

Well, I just hired out Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Salzburg Symphonies and John Butler Trio - Live at St. Gallen. And Margaret Weiss' Mistress Of Dragons which is a Dragonlance book.

[Lord Abortion]

Why my local library don't have music and good books in stock is beyond me...

oh, wait, it's because they're crap, and in a shithole full of wankers.

[Riva]

My city has 8 libraries linked in a network. It's awesome.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

My city has 8 libraries linked in a network. It's awesome.
Yeah mine has about 6 or so linked in a newtork. You can search over the internet and get them bought to the one closest to you.

:cool:

[Stoic]

AcquiredDisguise@yahoo.gr
I would never follow the Daily upload and give a proper listen to all these albums :-\

[Stormrider]

I need to get D&W's touched by the crimson king...

/Big Dark Tower fanboy

Speaking of that, I saw the non special edition version of it in stores. But I realized that it was the orignal album cover...inside of the blackish boc cover. So, I had probably seen it before, but didn't know it was the one with the orignal cd case...

I need both D&W albums. I'm a big fan and I have yet to buy one of the albums...

[ACircuitShock]

Do it, do it now.
it pisses all over LOTR, for me.
Whilke I disagree with that statement immensley, they are rather good book.

The CD is rather awesome as well. You wouldn't understand alot of the lyrics without reading the books.

BTW, Sieze the Day is on of the few songs on that album that isn't about the Dark Tower, it's actually LOTR.:)

[Shattered_Future]

Yeah, and Limb Music records are never shy on bonus stuff either.

That they aren't. Which makes me want to buy the stuff more...I love bonus ****.

[MetalOz]

Stoic, I'm interesed to know what you think of the Crimson Glory album

comptonassrobert, it was funny but not that funny

[Stoic]

Alright, just give me some time ;)

[Riva]

Speaking of that, I saw the non special edition version of it in stores. But I realized that it was the orignal album cover...inside of the blackish boc cover. So, I had probably seen it before, but didn't know it was the one with the orignal cd case...

I need both D&W albums. I'm a big fan and I have yet to buy one of the albums...

I haven't heard their other album, actually.

[Shattered_Future]

I dislike Demons And Wizards, even though I realize I really should like them...something gets lost in the process of combining the two.

[Stormrider]

I love D&W.

I like what I've heard from both albums. Yet, as I said above, I don't own one.

[Deth]

I own both :).

The first is my favorite, but when the second has it's moments, they are incredible.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I didn't like the second one at all. The first was rather good though.

[Stormrider]

Meh, I rather like the effects on Hansi's voice on songs like Terror Train and stuff. And Touched by the Crimson King has the song Crimson King. Which is definitely a + for me. I <3 that song so much.

[comptonassrobert]

comptonassrobert, it was funny but not that funny

:( it was a spontanious act that i put together when niobium posted some voice recordings in some thread, i just put all his sounds together and sped his voice up for the solos and things like that

[Lord Abortion]

I own both :).

The first is my favorite, but when the second has it's moments, they are incredible.
YES!

You resurrected the Halford!:cool:

NP-Iced Earth-Burning times.

[shadow_stalker]

For the sake of revenge came in the mail today, and it owns


that is all i have to say on the subject

[Deth]

YES!

You resurrected the Halford!:cool:

NP-Iced Earth-Burning times.
Forged out of flames from chaos to destiny.

[Riva]

Forged out of flames from chaos to destiny.

It's amazing watching his hairline slowly receding from photo to photo. You should have put it in order. :p

"The complete path to baldness feat. Rob Halford"

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I'm going to have long hair until I feel myself getting bald, then shave it all off and grow a huge beard.

[Stormrider]

I'm not near cutting my hair.

The problem is that you always feel thet they're shorter then they are.

[Deth]

I'm growing my hair now. It's just long enough to have my parents complain about it. They don't really care but they like to complain.

I have to say that Halford pulls off the baldness better than any other white man.

[Slapping Penguin]

Yeah I have being grown mine for a little while now, its going okay.

[Shattered_Future]

Mine doesn't grow down, it grows out. Which results in me having the white man's fro.

[Cocaine]

This is now the official MX Haircare and Hygiene thread, I gather?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Mine doesn't grow down, it grows out. Which results in me having the white man's fro.
If your hair is anything like mine it will start growing down eventually.

[Shattered_Future]

This is now the official MX Haircare and Hygiene thread, I gather?

Hygiene? We're ****ing METAL, man. Ain't no pussy-assed hygiene going on around here.

Thing is, I've been growing it for...a year or so. I have gotten haircuts in that time period though...

[Synthetical]

I'm growing out my hair now, it kinda poofs out and grows long so people say I have a mop on my head, but at least it gives me something to throw around at concerts and a way to slip an earbud in the middle of class into my ear without anyone noticing (and work)

NP: Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low

[shadow_stalker]

My hair goes about 1/3 down my back, im thinking about growing it to the point where i can practically sit on it

imagine how long that would take to dry, even with a hairdryer it would take hours :p

[Riva]

I've got the kind of hair that becomes puffy as soon as it dries. It's quite thick and it curves out at the edges, so that at shoulder length it looks less than metal. But ah well. I like it.

[shadow_stalker]

i have hair like that, bt as it got longer it kind of went abit straighter, and i got mine undershaved because its so damn thick :angry:

[Riva]

Haha, mushroom cut. 1989 called, they want their hairstyle back, Titch.

[Lord Abortion]

Haw Haw Haw.

"Ownz0rz'd." as they say.

my hair is a little past my shoulders now. I need to get it trimmed because of the split ends that have appeared:(

[Riva]

Yah, my girlfriend trimmed mine just recently because of the split ends.

http://i4.tinypic.com/10sas6x.jpg

After the trim...

[Stormrider]

I havn't gotten a haircut in a while. Even just to trim the split ends...

So I think my hair has plenty of split ends right now :p

[shadow_stalker]

Haha, mushroom cut. 1989 called, they want their hairstyle back, Titch.
you are just jeleous because i have long blonde viking locks and you dont...well i will if i ever get my hair in that style

wait a minute you called me titch...thats new

[Stoic]

The mighty Slough Feg now have a brand new site and myspace page \m/
http://www.sloughfeg.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sloughfeg
They're touring the USA, check out the dates lucky american people!

[Stormrider]

Hmm, I havn't listened to Slough Feg in a while...

[Stoic]

I'm looking for their new song Poisoned Treasures at the moment. I'm dying to listen to it but it's impossible to find and metal-rules forum (=fanboys' haven) is down :(

[Stormrider]

I only have the songs Steerpike sent out.

I should probably look for one album of theirs sooner or later.

[Shattered_Future]

I should listen to them eventually...only song I've ever heard by them is Brave Connor Mac. And that was WEEIIRRDD...

[shadow_stalker]

that song is awesome

i really want a slough feg album but have never found any

[Riva]

you are just jeleous because i have long blonde viking locks and you dont...well i will if i ever get my hair in that style

wait a minute you called me titch...thats new

Yes, indeed. I picked it up from our mutual effeminate goth friend.

The mighty Slough Feg now have a brand new site and myspace page \m/
http://www.sloughfeg.com/
http://www.myspace.com/sloughfeg
They're touring the USA, check out the dates lucky american people!

Those lucky Yanks. I wonder how much tickets will cost? Will a thousand credits be their humble price?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Those lucky Yanks. I wonder how much tickets will cost? Will a thousand credits be their humble price?
That lyric cracks me up everytime. :lol:

Probably my favourite Slough Feg song.

[Lord Abortion]

Yes, indeed. I picked it up from our mutual effeminate goth friend.
:(

I'm not denying it...just...:(

[Steerpike]

Lancaster... Hmmm, I can't remember how far that is from my house. I'll see what I can arrange, though.

[shadow_stalker]

Yes, indeed. I picked it up from our mutual effeminate goth friend.
friend? oh of course ollie, haha how silly of me...*shiftey-eyes*

[Trev]

I finally got some Grave Digger today.. Really good stuff.

[Stoic]

Somebody finally mentioned Grave Digger \m/ Which one did you get?

[Trev]

Excalibur and Tunes of War, hoping to get Rheingold soon. I also bought Running Wild's Black Hand Inn as a birthday present for my friend (but I already had that).

[Iron Bars]

I've had Rheingold lying around for a while but haven't listend to it yet. Excaliber is a great album, the guitar riffs are amazing, more speedmetal than powermetal.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I've been meaning to get some Grave Digger for ages. I am too lazy though :(

[Nepenthe]

Rheingold is amazing. I love Valhalla. The part right before the chorus is nothing short of epic.

[Steerpike]

I have seen the cover art (http://www.metal-archives.com/images/118953.jpg) for the new Sabaton album due out this July. And I soiled myself.

[Nepenthe]

Eh, I actually prefer Fist For Fight and Primo Victoria's covers better. I'm anxiously awaiting the new stuff though.

[Steerpike]

You mean Primo Victoria's cover, right?

[Riva]

I have seen the cover art (http://www.metal-archives.com/images/118953.jpg) for the new Sabaton album due out this July. And I soiled myself.

Awesome cover. Not as good as Primo Victoria though.

[Nepenthe]

You mean Primo Victoria's cover, right?

Yes I do :lol:

[Steerpike]

Awesome cover. Not as good as Primo Victoria though.

Few covers can match Primo Victoria, but still if the music within is anywhere near as good as what we got on PV, it will be another must-own power metal release.

[Stoic]

Another Sabaton album? Pfft, cant keep pace :-\

Rheingold owns.

[shadow_stalker]

When the new sabaton album out?

[Steerpike]

July 28th I think it was. Supposedly, they're releasing a music video for the first single sometime in June.

[Stormrider]

I havn't listened to any Sabaton yet :-/
Anyone care sending me a song or 2 ?

NP Blind Guardian - Majesty

[Shattered_Future]

Metal Archives owns me. :mad:

James, go onto music.download.com and search Sabaton. They have 3 or 4 songs up there.

[Stormrider]

Ah OK, thanks :)

NP Blind Guardian - by the Gates of Moria

[shadow_stalker]

July 28th I think it was. Supposedly, they're releasing a music video for the first single sometime in June.
aww but thats age away :mad:

[Lord Abortion]

That looks kickarse.

/finally buys Primo Victoria

[Deth]

Amazon only has the import version of Primo Victoria on the US site, and it's really expensive :(.

[Shattered_Future]

I never got into Sabaton, really...

[Riva]

Try Amazon.co.uk then, and just pay for a bit of shipping?

[Cocaine]

Amazon only has the import version of Primo Victoria on the US site, and it's really expensive :(.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SABATON-Primo-Victoria-2005_W0QQitemZ4888606833QQcategoryZ307QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here you go.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I'm going to put that order in today.

[Arsis]

Non-cheesy power metal:

All I have to say: Kamelot - the black Halo

[Riva]

Hehe, yeah, Kamelot are a bit dirtier than other bands, but I think they have a different flavour of cheese, just like Jag Panzer and Savatage.

[Nepenthe]

I don't know, one could easily argue that Roy's voice is pretty cheesy at times.

[Shattered_Future]

They are cheesy musicwise sometimes, but lyrically I hardly think they are cheesy.

I still want to find a way to go see them...

[Stormrider]

Kamelot are coming here I don't remember when...I can't say I like them enough to go and see them, really. They're good though...

[Nepenthe]

Yeah that's about how I am with them. Take them or leave them. I much prefer cheesy power metal though. Roy does have one of the best voices in music I have to say.

[Riva]

Have you ever heard Galloglass or Lost Horizon, Anthony?

[Cocaine]

I love Galloglass and Lost Horizon. I know you didn't ask me, but whatever.

[Nepenthe]

I love Lost Horizon, Highlander is one of my favorite songs ever. Galloglass I'm not too familiar with, but I've listened through Legends From Now And Nevermore once or twice.

[Riva]

Oh good. You two are now my best friends. :)

[Shattered_Future]

Awakening The World is one of the coolest albums ever, I must say. And you already know my position on Galloglass.

[Nepenthe]

I prefer Flame To The Ground Beneath. It's just overall more polished imo.

[Cocaine]

I prefer Flame To The Ground Beneath. It's just overall more polished imo.
Same. Plus it has a sillier album cover.

[Nepenthe]

Same. Plus it has a sillier album cover.

Truth.

[Cocaine]

The main riff in "Think Not Forever" is also in a CoB song, not sure which. Who stole it from who?

[Steerpike]

Well, if someone could find the song, that would be great because I know the riffs to Think Not Forever and we can see for certain.

[Cocaine]

Let me listen to whatever CoB I have on here, I know I've heard it in one of their songs.

This is pissing me off, I can't find it, but I know I've heard it somewhere else because when I first got that album (Lost Horizon) was like "I know this riff".

[Riva]

I believe that six men in a vortex is not sillier than four men marching in the sky about zombies.

You'll also find that Lost Horizon aren't the likely thieves of the riff.

[Nepenthe]

Lost Horizon are too pure to steal.

[ACircuitShock]

Kamelot is coming here in October with Epica. I'm pretty stoked.Though what happens in November beats them... BLIND GUARDIAN!! Man I am so stoked for that. BG in Seattle, whoda thunk.

[Josh]

my favourite Lost Horizon song has to be Think Not Forever, i just love it so much. but A Flame To The Ground Beneath and Awakening The World are awesome albums. i should probably buy them, so i have real copies :p

Galloglass's Legends From Now And Nevermore is also great, i love the fiddle parts :)

and i'm about to try and get Kamelot - The Fourth Legacy from the Daily Upload, except megaupload is being gay and not working, so i may have to get it later.

[shadow_stalker]

Galloglass's Legends From Now And Nevermore is also great, i love to fiddle with Ollie's parts :)

fixed


anyhow Galloglass are one of my favourite bands ever (as are lost horizon), i keep meaning to get another kamelot album as i only have the balck halo, but have never got round it it

[shadow_stalker]

soooooo thread is dying abit.

someone suggest some obscure power metal bands for me to listen to

[MetalOz]

Ok, have you heard of Avian?
Guitarist Yan Leviathan has assembled quite a slew of musicians for this new power metal force known as Avian. Bassist Dave Ellefson lends a production hand and his decades of playing to the cause, also corralling his F5 drummer David Small. The vocalist would be former Balance Of Power/current Pyramaze talent Lance King, with supplemental keyboard wizardry from his band mate Jonah Weingarten.

[shadow_stalker]

havnt heard them but i will check them out now.

also thinking of ordering Agra's rebirth album

[ExitWound]

I've come across a new band from Finland. They're not exactly power metal. They're more Rock n Roll, but they're incredible! They're my latest find that matches my oh so strict tastes for music. I'm sure you've heard of them if you're up on music headlines. They are:

Lordi
http://www.lordi.org for a few samples and videos.

[Stoic]

Heh, the Eurovision contest winners. They were EVERYWHERE a few days ago.

[Txus]

I found a really cool PM band from Central America (Guatemala) they're called Andromeda. I'll be sending their album to the Daily..THESE GUYS ARE AMAZING! :D

[Stoic]

The only Andromeda I know are swedish prog metal! I should start paying attention to the daily upload I suppose.

[Txus]

You really should, these guys aren't like the other Andromeda (Who I dearly love)....but these Andromeda a really good, the album is really short though but every song is great. I'm uploading it at the moment :)

[Stormrider]

I wouls sign up to the Daily Upload. But, everytime I rip an album to my computer...the songs don't play :-/ Stoic knows of this when I tried sending him something :p

[Lord Abortion]

/Avoids getting angry again at the lack of local BG ness.

[Stormrider]

You're still going to go let's hope :)

Wait, you are talking about Blind Guardian, right ?

[shadow_stalker]

/Avoids getting angry again at the lack of local BG ness.
you mean BG gigs in our area or just general talk in this thread?

im kind of forcing myself to like them, ive had nightfall in middle earth on a consant repeat for awhile now and its either getting better or driving me insane

[Lord Abortion]

you mean BG gigs in our area or just general talk in this thread?

im kind of forcing myself to like them, ive had nightfall in middle earth on a consant repeat for awhile now and its either getting better or driving me insane
I'll lend you Live...it makes the songs better.
Nah, They are only playing London and Dublin on this tour, so our luck is really out, unless 13th day is on this year and they play that.

[shadow_stalker]

a mate from world of warcraft keeps telling me to get the galss prison by dream theatre

anyone know if it is worth it?

[Lord Abortion]

a mate from world of warcraft keeps telling me to get the galss prison by dream theatre

anyone know if it is worth it?
Heh, it's awesome but in no way PM.
I'm a huge fanboy as you probably know.

They have much much better songs, he's probably some kiddy that doesn't know the rest of their stuff:p

I'll lend you the album it's off, if you want.

[reidster90]

hammerfall

i like dragons and magic

[MetalOz]

In case you hadn't checked out the thread, the new songwriting competion's theme is 'Swords & Sorcery' which of course would most properly be interpreted through some extra cheesy power metal... I'm trying to drum up some participation!

[Stormrider]

Ah, man, shame you don't like Nightfall in Middle Earth, shadow Stalker. Hopefully it will grow on you. It doesn't seem likely right now :p

Been listening to lots of BG and D&W lately \m/

[Shattered_Future]

a mate from world of warcraft keeps telling me to get the galss prison by dream theatre

anyone know if it is worth it?

Like Ollie said, not PM in the least, but it's quite good. I rather like it...one of my favorites by the band.

[Steerpike]

This really sucks that this months competition theme is Sword and Sorcery and I have no way to record anything I write. Why has all that is divine forsaken me is a potential moment of glory?

[Shattered_Future]

This really sucks that this months competition theme is Sword and Sorcery and I have no way to record anything I write. Why has all that is divine forsaken me is a potential moment of glory?

God works in mysterious ways.

(READ: God really just took a huge, steaming **** on you, didn't he?)

[Steerpike]

I came to the conclusion long ago that god is a total cuntsponge. That's why I don't go to churches anymore. I just burn them and pillage the town.

[Shattered_Future]

Which, in retrospect, isn't that bad. You get to burn stuff, AND steal items from people.

[Lord Abortion]

Which, in retrospect, isn't that bad. You get to burn stuff, AND steal items from people.
Yeah, It's like playing evil alignment on Baldur's gate.

If it's any consolation, Alex...I can't take part either :(

[Stormrider]

Why not, Ollie ?

[Lord Abortion]

Why not, Ollie ?
my lack of musical ability, if anyone needs a vocalist/lyricist, I'd be happy to, but I can't play the instruments, so I can't do it alone.

[Stormrider]

my lack of musical ability, if anyone needs a vocalist/lyricist, I'd be happy to, but I can't play the instruments, so I can't do it alone.

Oh. I had in mind you couldn't do vocals or something :-/....

I suck at writing lyrics. Tried once, turned out horrible :p

[Deth]

I'd be happy to contribute some bass. The song has to be incredibly cheesy for me to play it though.

[Shattered_Future]

my lack of musical ability, if anyone needs a vocalist/lyricist, I'd be happy to, but I can't play the instruments, so I can't do it alone.

VOCAAALLIIISTT!!!:amaze:

If I send you lyrics and the song (I still need to write lyrics and rerecord parts of the song) would you be able to come up with a vocal line for it?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, It's like playing evil alignment on Baldur's gate.
I never got around to finishing that game :(

[Stoic]

VOCAAALLIIISTT!!!:amaze:

If I send you lyrics and the song (I still need to write lyrics and rerecord parts of the song) would you be able to come up with a vocal line for it?

If you want send it to me. I dont promise anything, I would just like to test myself.

[i am the robots]

Yeah, It's like playing evil alignment on Baldur's gate.

:lol: watch out Ollie, the entire town will be after you, even if you do something wrong and absolutely nobody witnesses it!

[Lord Abortion]

VOCAAALLIIISTT!!!:amaze:

If I send you lyrics and the song (I still need to write lyrics and rerecord parts of the song) would you be able to come up with a vocal line for it?
Go for it...I will give it my best.

Hahah, Matt, I love those games so much, but I just get pissed off at times and just kill people.

[Steerpike]

You should see the demo videos for Neverwinter Nights 2. Another video game where you can take battleaxe to someone's face is always welcome.

[Lord Abortion]

I liked the first one, kinda...I much preferred the party system from BG though. The whole "one hired hand at a time" thing wasn't too good on NWN.

[Nepenthe]

BG2 = NWN in my book, though NWN2 will blow everything before it away. I don't much care about the one hired hands thing, as a few friends and I are buying it together and taking it online. Titan Quest looks pretty good too, though it's pretty much just a hack n slash with some RPG elements.

[Shattered_Future]

I've heard good things about NWN...I should pick it up eventually. Only problem is games always cost a lot more for Mac...

[Steerpike]

On the topic of this month's competition, I have a song called The Necropolis that's almost finished. I might be able to do vocals since my brother has a cheap microphone, but I'd need someone to do the guitar and bass parts.

[Shattered_Future]

On the topic of this month's competition, I have a song called The Necropolis that's almost finished. I might be able to do vocals since my brother has a cheap microphone, but I'd need someone to do the guitar and bass parts.

I might be able to help you, provided it's not too difficult...

[Stoic]

Manilla Road have a song called Necropolis :p

[Lord Abortion]

I think there's probably a few bands named that, too.

I wanted to name mine that, but it's too popular

[Shattered_Future]

Hell, you could always go with the classic "Necroscrotum".

[Steerpike]

The riffs aren't a problem. The solo get a little technical, and the bass work requires some skill.

[Stoic]

Alex, did you receive my e-mail? If not please check your junk mail. I get the feeling that hotmail and gmail put yahoo into junk :-\

[Steerpike]

Yeah, but my browser's giving me some problems. I'm going to try again after I reboot later tonight.

Thanks, though. It's really friggin' hard to find these albums.

[Shattered_Future]

Yeah, but my browser's giving me some problems. I'm going to try again after I reboot later tonight.

Thanks, though. It's really friggin' hard to find these albums.

What did you recieve?

Stoicy, care to send it my way too? :D

anemiate@yahoo.com

[Deth]

The riffs aren't a problem. The solo get a little technical, and the bass work requires some skill.
I can help with the bass if need be.

[Stormrider]

Coolest thing happened today. I walked out of class to get a drink of water, and went into my friends music class. It was a substitute. When he saw me, he told me "nice shirt !" I was wearing my demons and wizards shirt. He had his guitar with him, he then played the beginning of Fiddler on the Green. So I start talking to him...turns out he's a Power Metal fanatic. Loves Rhapsody and Blind Guardian, and more stuff. It was pretty cool :)

He had his guitar, 2 other people had their Bass and guitar with them so yeah...

[Steerpike]

There are only three riffs for the bass and guitar in the song. There's an intro, verse, and chorus riff.

The tempo is 120 bpm, and the time is 4/4. I opted for something that wasn't too complex.

The verse bass riff is the most complex. Here's the tab:

G|----------------------|---------------------|
D|----------------------|---------------------|
A|--2-------------------|--2--------5---3-----|
E|-------000020003000--|------0000----------|

All notes on the A string are quarter notes. All notes on the E string are 16th notes.

Not being a bassist myself, I just sort of noodled until I found something that sounded good.

The intro bass line is just 4 bars with an open E whole note to each bar.

The chorus is a straight quarters beat with slap bass. I'll tab that out a little later.

[Deth]

My slap tone sucks, but I'll try to adjust it. It gets way too trebly.

[Stoic]

What did you recieve?

Stoicy, care to send it my way too? :D

anemiate@yahoo.com

Sent ;)