The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[Mr_Bounce]

"AC/DC are more punk than punk, and more metal than metal. They rock!"

I just died a little inside. That is so sad.

[Lord Abortion]

ACDC are ****ing gay.
The lyrics are absolutely apalling, they have some good guitar lines, but By Odin do they suck at lyrics.

[shadow_stalker]

but...but...they are teh Coolzer cause they rite sngs about sex1!1!1!

[Lord Abortion]

Indeed, have you broken your phone, or are you just never replying to band-practice related texts any more?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

ACDC are ****ing gay.
as if!

how can you say they have bad lrics when you listen to power metal. come on.

AC/DC > ollie :D

[Shattered_Future]

I just don't like how AC/DC managed to get away with writing one song for 10+ albums.

Bwahahahaha Rhapsody name change...classic. As if they couldn't become more cheesy. :p

[Lord Abortion]

as if!

how can you say they have bad lrics when you listen to power metal. come on.

AC/DC > ollie :D
Bollocks.

[Riva]

ACDC are ****ing gay.
The lyrics are absolutely apalling, they have some good guitar lines, but By Odin do they suck at lyrics.

Nobody ever said the lyrics were good, though. And it's a good thing I'm not drunk and in Newcastle right now.

"That author" is also dead, so good luck on that one.

I "couldn't" remember his name. Sorry.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

And it's a good thing I'm not drunk and in Newcastle right now.
^_^

[Riva]

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Jono. :p

[Apocalyptic Raids]

argh, damn English.

[Lord Abortion]

You'd still have to walk 35 miles into the countryside, Jason.

[Trev]

Greetings all. Back from Bloodstock festival (lineup (http://www.bloodstock.uk.com/boa/lineup.php)), it was absolutely bloody amazing. I'll post a mini review of all the notable bands after I've showered and whatnot.

[Riva]

You'd still have to walk 35 miles into the countryside, Jason.

*cue Terminator like running through countryside towards you*

But really, I have so much awesome power metal now. Yet I crave more, just like I crave the insidious feel of running my broadsword through Ollie's heart.

[Lord Abortion]

Which one?

I have three

[Riva]

:eek: Not even Doctor Who has that many!

I'm thinking I might buy another Angra album, since I really like Temple Of Shadows.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I got two more installed because of the last time an angry Australian attacked me.

[Shattered_Future]

Where could I get a broadsword, and where could I hide it from my parents?

My friend has this really cool sword (or knife, I'm not sure). It's got a mad awesome handle...very power metal.

[Stormrider]

Yesterday night I went on listening to a bunch of power metal.

I love Sabaton.

[Riva]

Where could I get a broadsword, and where could I hide it from my parents?

My friend has this really cool sword (or knife, I'm not sure). It's got a mad awesome handle...very power metal.

I have two daggers and a sword. My mum bought me one of the daggers from Germany, heh.

[Shattered_Future]

I have two daggers and a sword. My mum bought me one of the daggers from Germany, heh.

Charming. Your mom giving you weaponry.

[Riva]

I don't have a mom. I have a mum. Bloody bastardised American English. :p

But yeah, they're not classed as weapons, but as ornaments. They are sharp enough to kill somone with, I suppose.

[Shattered_Future]

Yknow what, American English is better than your damn traditional English. With all the extra Es and whatnot...

Shoppe?
Olde?

WHAT THE ****?

I always wanted a sword...

[Riva]

But we Australians kept the right spelling, only we added in words like arse, drongo and sheila. And the world is a better place for it...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, I got two more installed because of the last time an angry Australian attacked me.
One for me and one for Jason, right?

You might be needing those spares come Ashes time >:[

[Lord Abortion]

Indeed, we seem to be giving Pakistan a good drubbing.

[Riva]

Just wait till Rugby world cup. :evil:

[Shattered_Future]

They have a cup? :eek:

[shadow_stalker]

Just wait till Rugby world cup. :evil:
pff you dont stand a chance



on an unrelated topic i orderd Cryonic temple's 'in thy power', Skid row 'slave to the grind' (or something like that) and 'A piano tribute to Iron Maiden'...just for poops and giggles :thumb:

[Riva]

Cryonic Temple : \m/
Skid Row: Ewww
Piano Tribute: Sounds awesome.

[Nepenthe]

Skid Row > Jason

[Riva]

Anthony < Skid Row < Jason < Falconer < Galloglass

[Nepenthe]

Anthony > Falconer > Skid Row > Galloglass > Old chicks > Jason

[Stormrider]

Jammie > all :cool:

From what I've heard, I think I prefer Galloglass to Falconer. Falconer vocals are kinda weird. Only listened to like 3 of the songs from the cd I have though. Oh well, I havn't listened to both that much...

[Nepenthe]

Listen to The Sceptre Of Deception.

[Stormrider]

I only have their self titled. And I'll listen to all of that one before anything else.

[Nepenthe]

Yeah, but it's a different vocalist on Sceptre Of Deception. A superior one in my opinion.

[Stormrider]

Oh, good then. Serisouly the vocals on the other one stood out in a bad way kind of. Well, from the 3 first songs I listened to..

[Riva]

Sceptre Of Deception is winging its way to me as we speak. :)

[Musical_Nerd]

Hey has anyone heard of this band Icewind? Power metal band from Montreal. Shock shock. I'd like more of their songs, but can't find any, exept for the few on Myspace. So, if anyone could send a sampler, it'd be greatly appreciated.

[Nepenthe]

Both of Falconer's vocalists are excellent, but I just prefer Gobel over Blad.

[Shattered_Future]

Galloglass ftw. Just wish their DVD had subtitles on it so I could understand the making of part.

[Stormrider]

Is not having any love for Sabaton possible ? Into the Fire has such an awsome chorus, as well as a cool riff. Well, the whole album does....great stuff !

NP Sabaton - Purple Heart

I realize I bring up Sabaton a lot ...heheh

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Have any of you guys heard Brocas Helm? They sound like Slough Feg :o

I can upload a song or two if anyone's interested.

[Lord Abortion]

Everyone loves Sabaton.
Even if you're dead, you love Sabaton.

[Tyr]

And they're Swedish, too! :D

[Deth]

Everyone loves Sabaton.
Even if you're dead, you love Sabaton.
Especially if you're dead because of War. Then they'll write a song about you.

[Cocaine]

Anthony > Falconer > Skid Row > Galloglass > Old chicks > Jason
Skid Row > Galloglass?

STFU NUB GTFO

[Nepenthe]

Skid Row > Galloglass?

STFU NUB GTFO

You heard me.

Go listen to Slave To The Grind and then rethink your rash behavior.

[Shattered_Future]

You heard me.

Go listen to Slave To The Grind and then rethink your rash behavior.

No, you deserve to go to hell.

[Nepenthe]

You guys are all just slaves to the grind. All you are, all you ever will be. Me and Sebastian, though, we're different. We're rebels.

[Shattered_Future]

So, you're saying you hate gay people even though you look like a woman?

[Nepenthe]

What would you say if I said I was?

[Shattered_Future]

What would you say if I said I was?

Nothing. Pointing and laughing gets the job done well enough.

[Nepenthe]

Well then no, that's not what I'm saying.

[Lord Abortion]

Well then no, that's not what I'm saying.
Go to hell, go directly to hell, do not pass Go, do not collect £200

[Nepenthe]

Go to hell, go directly to hell, do not pass Go, do not collect £200

Every time I read this in my mind, the entire thing comes out with the voice of that unconscious bald guy in Ace Venture 2. Except without that weird accent on the $.

[shadow_stalker]

Galloglass ftw. Just wish their DVD had subtitles on it so I could understand the making of part.
It does have subtitles, but you have to turn them on manually

You guys are all just slaves to the grind. All you are, all you ever will be. Me and Sebastian, though, we're different. We're rebels.

:lol:

i love comments like this, they are so stupid you cant help but laugh

[Nepenthe]

How dare you not take me seriously.

[Cocaine]

Every time I read this in my mind, the entire thing comes out with the voice of that unconscious bald guy in Ace Venture 2. Except without that weird accent on the $.
I watched that in bed last night, in my iPod. Priceless.

[Shattered_Future]

It does have subtitles, but you have to turn them on manually



:lol:

i love comments like this, they are so stupid you cant help but laugh

How the hell do I do that? I know how to turn my DVD player on and off...that's about it.

I gotta watch Ace Ventura 2 again. One of the best movies EVER.

[ExitWound]

If anyone cares, REVIVER has lost the lead singer Patrick von Maurik, and bassist Stefan Brederode. They decided it was too difficult to continue recording with the distance between the bandmembers and the birth of Patrick's new baby. It just couldn't work :(

Reviver has added Pieter Bas Borger from past Reviver demos and "Black Knight" into the lineup to replace the missing members.

Patrick and Stefan have rejoined Montany and they shall begin working on a new album soon!

I love both bands and hope both grow to be some of the best power metal out there. Montany has definitely released one of the best albums I own, New Born Day. I love Patrick's voice. takes some getting used to, but his accent makes the music, not breaks it.

[Shattered_Future]

And WHO is Reviver? :p

Maybe that's why I don't care...

[MetalOz]

I checked out Reviver's website and they sound pretty good. They only have one album and it was produced by Piet Sielck (Guitarist/Singer of Iron Savior and Producer of lots of great power metal).

Have any of you guys heard Brocas Helm? They sound like Slough Feg :o

I can upload a song or two if anyone's interested.

I thought they broke up in the 80s. I have 'Into Battle' on vinyl from back in 1984... it's pretty dated but it's good

[Riva]

Reviver and Brocas Helm both sound great.

Ollie, Defenders Of The Crown is awesome.

SF, you need to go to the setup on the main menu of the DVD. Then select ON where it says "Subtitles".

They had an awful translator though.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I thought they broke up in the 80s. I have 'Into Battle' on vinyl from back in 1984... it's pretty dated but it's good
They did a live album and also a new album in 2004.

[Lord Abortion]

On that topic, I saw Skid Row last night supporting Guns and Roses...they were excellent.
I remember you and 18 and life were superb.

Human Fortress are one of my favourite bands right now.

[Riva]

On that topic, I saw Skid Row last night supporting Guns and Roses...they were excellent.
I remember you and 18 and life were superb.

Human Fortress are one of my favourite bands right now.

Yes, that album you sent me is pretty damn awesome.

[Stoic]

Has anyone listened to the new Sabaton yet? I'm listening to it now and I get the feeling that they're repeating themselves...

[Lord Abortion]

I get the feeling that I can't download it from the DU because Rapidshare loves it up the bum.

[Stormrider]

Is their first album as good as Primo Victoria ?

[Stoic]

First for Fight is supposed to be a compilation of their demo material, not a real full length album. Still, I think it's better than Primo Victoria :)

[Shattered_Future]

Has anyone listened to the new Sabaton yet? I'm listening to it now and I get the feeling that they're repeating themselves...

From the first 5 seconds of the album, I got the feeling that it was one of the best albums ever. As it went on though, it got progressively more and more generic. Still good, just not completely original.

[shadow_stalker]

How the hell do I do that? I know how to turn my DVD player on and off...that's about it.
there should be a little button that says 'subtitles' on your dvd remote, press that and you should be able to scroll through a list of different ones (probably at the top of the screen or something)

[Stoic]

From the first 5 seconds of the album, I got the feeling that it was one of the best albums ever. As it went on though, it got progressively more and more generic. Still good, just not completely original.

Aye...Damn Joakim, he's got such an amazing voice but he's not creative at all when it comes to vocal lines :-\

[Stormrider]

The first time I heard the song Primo Victoria, where it's just the singer in the beginning...I was like what....:p

Heh

[Riva]

I decided to rank my top 10 power metal vocalists.

1. Carsten Frank (Galloglass)
2. Lord Tim (Dungeon)
3. Daniel Heiman (Lost Horizon)
4. Karl Goebel (Falconer)
5. Niklas Isefeldt (Dream Evil)
6. Zak Stevens (Savatage)
7. Joakim Broden (Sabaton)
8. Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian)
9. Jon Olivia (Savatage)
10. Fabio Lione (Rhapsody)

I'd give my right arm to sing like any of them. Or at least my left arm, so I could still hold the mic.

[Nepenthe]

4. Karl Goebel (Falconer)


Glad to see a fellow Goebel lover. It seems as though everyone in the world prefers Blad.

[Riva]

Karl has a better voice, and has the added benefit of not looking like a midget in a bad coat. (metal-archives promo pic, anyone?)

[Nepenthe]

I don't think it matters what you look like if your in Falconer. As long as Karsten Larsson and his fro are sitting behind you, you don't look bad.

EDIT: It doesn't matter how embarassing your name is either, because your guitarist's name is Weinerhall. Falconer is just a nice band to be in if you're self conscious.

[Riva]

I mentioned to Bartender a while back that all the good power metal bands look like goons or university dropouts. It's an interesting trend.

[Nepenthe]

Or retards/supermodels.

And yes, I'm speaking of Lost Horizon. And yes, that's a cheap shot.

[Riva]

Goon = retard, university dropout = supermodel. My theory holds!

[Nepenthe]

You Aussies and your big words.

[Steerpike]

It is true. Ever seen the Metal Archives promo pic for Cryonic Temple? That fat guy kneeling in the front? Glen. His pic at their home page is worse.

The guys in Human Fortress all look like university drop-outs now working at RenFests.

[Nepenthe]

It does have subtitles, but you have to turn them on manually



:lol:

i love comments like this, they are so stupid you cant help but laugh

Haha I just realized you thought that I was serious :lol:
I got neg repped for my 'ignorance' :(

Well thanks Jason. Now I'm on a Falconer binge again.

[Riva]

Don't get me started on Galloglass.

[Nepenthe]

That one guy in Galloglass is hilarious looking. The one with the chili bowl-like haircut.

[Riva]

Dirk?

I think Carsten is the worst offender. Shaved bald and and turtlenecks = Not the metal look.

[Nepenthe]

It may not be the metal look, but it gets women (I bet).

[Apocalyptic Raids]

ok, so now I know.

If I fail my studies, form a Power Metal band.

If I get famous I owe it all to you guys!

[Riva]

TAFE ain't Uni though, Jono. Failed TAFE students become prostitutes. You might as well start selling your body now.

[Nepenthe]

All I ask for is my name in the thank you's.

So, I'm going to get into Human Fortress. Which one of the cd's should I start at?

[Steerpike]

Anyone seen the MA promo pic for 3 Inches of Blood? Cam Pipes looks like a Shih-Tzu in a T-shirt, and the guy next to him looks like a heavy metal Buddy Holly.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

TAFE ain't Uni though, Jono. Failed TAFE students become prostitutes. You might as well start selling your body now.
too late

:(

[Nepenthe]

I don't think Cam Pipes has an easy time looking normal for pictures.

[Riva]

So, nobody is going to comment on my ranking of vocalists on the last page? :(

Anthony, get Defenders Of The Crown.

[Steerpike]

Well, when you have a face like a shaggy lap dog, you generally aren't very photogenic. But not every power metal artist can be Alex Staropoli.

So, nobody is going to comment on my ranking of vocalists on the last page? :(

I thought it was pretty good, though I woudl have made room for Tobias Sammet.

[CaptainWaits]

Anyone heard of the band Brainstorm?? Are they any good?? There's a used $9 CD of theirs at my local CD store...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

So, nobody is going to comment on my ranking of vocalists on the last page?
Oh, I was just wondering where the guy from Jag Panzer was.

:D

[Nepenthe]

Anyone heard of the band Brainstorm?? Are they any good?? There's a used $9 CD of theirs at my local CD store...

They are quite good. Pretty heavy. They are one of the few non cheesy power metal bands I know of. Which isn't a good or bad thing haha.

[Lord Abortion]

"JASON!!!"

*Slams door open and allowes huge gusts of wind to accompany my bellowing*

"WHERE IN YOUR LIST IS THE GREAT MATTHEW BARLOW, HMM?"

*allows the glow from my oak staff to illuminate my haggard, ancient face, as the winds of magic toy with my beard*

"DAMN YOU"

[Musical_Nerd]

"JASON!!!"

*Slams door open and allowes huge gusts of wind to accompany my bellowing*

"WHERE IN YOUR LIST IS THE GREAT MATTHEW BARLOW, HMM?"

*allows the glow from my oak staff to illuminate my haggard, ancient face, as the winds of magic toy with my beard*

"DAMN YOU"

Hahaha James won't be to happy.

But where's Russell Allen? :mad:

[Shattered_Future]

So, nobody is going to comment on my ranking of vocalists on the last page? :(

Anthony, get Defenders Of The Crown.

Hansi's too low, and I don't think the dude from Galloglass should be number 1. Otherwise, it's not bad...

But I do agree. Even though Symphony X isn't technically complete power metal, where the hell is Russell Allen?

[Tyr]

And where is Kai Hansen? :(

[Nepenthe]

**** Kai Hansen, where's Michael Kiske? My favorite clean vocalist of all time.

[Tyr]

Kiske is good, too, but not as good as Hansen.

[Nepenthe]

Hansen's voice is cool, but nowhere near Kiske as far as range and all that technical stuff. I just love Kiske. Listen to that scream on the last verse of I Want Out.

[Tyr]

That is a killer song, I must admit.

[Stormrider]

Hahaha James won't be to happy.

Hahahaha

:mad:

/reps Ollie for noticing Barlow wasn't there.

ahhh wtf, I must spread reputation before giving it to Ollie again :(

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, Jesusfinger just got that in the UK thread, too :p

/Popular

[Stormrider]

Ah well. I owe you some then. :p

[Musical_Nerd]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/tiger_eye81/Picture2166.jpg

We are so power metal :cool:

Don't mind the messed up hair. I'm the scared looking one haha.

[Riva]

Haha, plastic is the new metal!


ZOMG IM GAY LOL


Matt Barlow would be number 11, so calm down you pathetic ingrate!

Hahaha James won't be to happy.

But where's Russell Allen? :mad:

Pooey on Prog Metal.

Hansi's too low, and I don't think the dude from Galloglass should be number 1. Otherwise, it's not bad...

But I do agree. Even though Symphony X isn't technically complete power metal, where the hell is Russell Allen?

Carsten has amazing range and tone, though.

**** Kai Hansen, where's Michael Kiske? My favorite clean vocalist of all time.

Both would be in the top 20, but Kai's a better guitarist than singer. Kiske is pretty awesome, just not as close to my heart as the top 10.

[Nepenthe]

Yeah, I consider Kai a guitarist before a vocalist.

I just love Kiske's voice. Perhaps you should listen to I Want Out right now Jason, and then reconsider this whole situation. And then listen to that Pagan Reign.

[Lord Abortion]

Heheheh...I'm such a beeeyatch

[Stormrider]

Matt Barlow deserves top 3...and no other !

:p ...jk jk

[Riva]

Maybe I'll just make a bloody top 20, hmmm?

[Nepenthe]

No, maybe you should just make a non faulty top 10.

How's that for brutal honesty?

[Riva]

Fairly brutal, not too honest though.

[Nepenthe]

Touche.

[Riva]

What do people think of Olympos Mons?

[pate]

What do you guys think of Edguy's latest?

[Shattered_Future]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/tiger_eye81/Picture2166.jpg

We are so power metal :cool:

Don't mind the messed up hair. I'm the scared looking one haha.

The one on the left looks EXACTLY like my ex girlfriend. :eek:

I liked Rocket Ride. Everybody says that it's a step down, but I thought it was quite good. The solos on that album own any they've previously done.

[pate]

I really like it. I'd say it's a step up, and one of their most consistent albums. It's good from start to finish.

[Stormrider]

The one with the glasses ?
That's my girlfriend :p

My favorite Edguy song is Vain Opera Glory.

I havn't heard all of Rocket Ride, but what I heard was decent I guess. I honestly don't remember to well.

[pate]

My favorite is either Headless Game or Superheroes.

[Hep Kat]

I noticed that the Hendrix post was closed....obviously because he's still just as much of a threat to the fat egos of today’s so called “guitarists” as he was when he was alive…and mostly a threat to the fat headed phony musician who closed that thread. Your crapy “music” will soon be taken away from you permanently you deaf and blind piece of decaying stench.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsh7GxzxPSs&search=Jimi%20Hendrix%20machine%20gun

Whoa, be calm dude.



Uh...so yeah, you guys talk about power metal ITT, right?

[Musical_Nerd]

The one on the left looks EXACTLY like my ex girlfriend. :eek:

I liked Rocket Ride. Everybody says that it's a step down, but I thought it was quite good. The solos on that album own any they've previously done.

That good or bad? :p Don't I look familiar?

[Riva]

So everyone ignores my comment about Olympos Mons, and go straight for the Edguy? :(

[pate]

No one can resist Tobi.

[Lord Abortion]

His shirts act like a beacon to impressionable youngsters.

[Stoic]

What do people think of Olympos Mons?

Only know them by name. Any good?

[Neoteric]

Can someone please send me some power metal through AIM? I'm interested in getting into the genre. AIM: cathedralftw

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I don't have the time to to that, but here are some bands:

Blind Guardian
Jag Panzer (I think you would enjoy them alot, since you're into Thrash)
Savatage
Dungeon
Sanctuary

[Hep Kat]

Can someone please send me some power metal through AIM? I'm interested in getting into the genre. AIM: cathedralftw

/me AIMs

[Neoteric]

/me AIMs
Hey thanks Heppy :)

[Shattered_Future]

That good or bad? :p Don't I look familiar?

I'm not sure, actually. :p

You look REALLY familiar though.

I don't know Olympus Mons, and I DO know Edguy. So Edguy wins.

[Riva]

But Edguy is like My First Powermetal Band (sorry guys).

[Kronos]

Something chilling happened to me last night; I put some Hammerfall on in the car, and after about 5mins I thought "This is total cack"

So I put a different Hammerfall CD on instead, and the result was the same.

I used to like them (not my faves, but I still liked them), now I can't stand hearing them. I'm worried; am I losing the whole PM thing due to to over-exposure to Opeth and Rammstein? Is there hope? Or were Hammerfall sh1te in the 1st place?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I find them extremely average.

[Lord Abortion]

Me too, there's a few good songs, Blood Bound springs to mind, but they can't seem to get the hang of choruses

[Kronos]

That's good news then - they are very average indeed. Average to crap really....

/relieved

[Nepenthe]

I do believe Glory To The Brave has one hell of a chorus.

[Synthetical]

I had like a song or two of Hammerfalls that I liked, so I saw a CD and grabbed it. Its a live CD, which was my first mistake, and my second was theres 2 discs full of songs and I only like 3 off of it...

[pate]

I love the whole Legacy of Kings album. The others each have just a small handful of winners.

[Musical_Nerd]

I'm not sure, actually. :p

You look REALLY familiar though.

I don't know Olympus Mons, and I DO know Edguy. So Edguy wins.

Take a look in the Arsis thread then :p


And for Hammerfall, ish, I hated them the first time I heard them. I don't know what it is I hate though.

[Lord Abortion]

They're just...not memorable.

They have a few good songs, but nothing grabs you about the rest

[pate]

Take a look in the Arsis thread then :p


And for Hammerfall, ish, I hated them the first time I heard them. I don't know what it is I hate though.

I really liked them at first, but now "deeper" bands like BG and Edguy have become material of obsession.


.....wait a second. Did I just call Edguy deep? Hahahahahahaha

[Shattered_Future]

Edguy's about as deep as a puddle. Not that that's a bad thing though...

Hammerfall I don't like. They're boring and unoriginal.

Musical_Nerd (I wish I knew your name...your name just makes me feel really stupid when I type it for some reason), you are officially much cooler than my ex girlfriend now. You have good taste in music. :thumb:

[pate]

Puddles can range in deepness. But Edguy puddles are about as deep as Jon Schaffer's riff catalog.

[Nepenthe]

Puddles can range in deepness. But Edguy puddles are about as deep as Jon Schaffer's riff catalog.

Or lyrical topics.

[Shattered_Future]

Or drumbeats.

[Stoic]

I dont like either Hammerfall or Edguy :-\

[IheartSP]

I dont like either Hammerfall or Edguy :-\
I always thought Hammerfall was extremely boring. I've never heard Edguy.

[Stoic]

I always thought Hammerfall was extremely boring. I've never heard Edguy.

Alex's love about them made me give them a decent chance but they would always strike me as too cheesy and more hard rock-ish than power-ish

[Stormrider]

Edguy I liked a lot at first...but it kinda "piped down" with time. I still enjoy, them, I just don't listen to them as much.

[Hep Kat]

Edguy I liked a lot at first...but it kinda "piped down" with time. I still enjoy, them, I just don't listen to them as much.

I never really liked them, tbh. I tried, and I tried, but they just always seemed resoundingly meh-worthy to me.


Right now I've really been digging Thunderstone. Anyone listen to them?

[IheartSP]

Alex's love about them made me give them a decent chance but they would always strike me as too cheesy and more hard rock-ish than power-ish
Yes they definately have far too big a rock influence for my taste.

[Steerpike]

EDguy may not be the deepest, most multi-faceted metal in the world, but it's great to have a group that doesn't take themselves too seriously.

And say what you want, but The Piper Never Dies is a great song.

[Nepenthe]

I really think they should've picked a better spot on the album for The Piper though. RIGHT after the fastest song on the album was not a good choice.

[Steerpike]

Actually, the fastest song on the album would be more like Under the Moon.

[Stormrider]

EDguy may not be the deepest, most multi-faceted metal in the world, but it's great to have a group that doesn't take themselves too seriously.

And say what you want, but The Piper Never Dies is a great song.

I really like the Piper Never Dies aswell.

All those times I said I would buy Helfire Club...I still don't have it :-/
Went to buy it one day, but came out of the store with Sonic Firestorm...

[Up The Irons]

\m/ Pagan's Mind \m/

[Stoic]

^speaking of generic bands...:p

Sorry but never got the hype :-\

[Stormrider]

I havn't listened to them in a lonnnnng while...

[Txus]

I was a really big fan of Pagan's Mind and now I can't stand their sound.

and Edguy are soo good, they're one of my favorite PM bands ever.

[Up The Irons]

Well to be honest I don't listen to much power metal at all, but Pagan's Mind is a band I enjoy from time to time. Rhapsody is another fun band. I enjoy taking the occasional ride on a riverraft of cheese.

This is all definetely not coming from a power metal aficionado, though.

[pate]

Well to be honest I don't listen to much power metal at all, but Pagan's Mind is a band I enjoy from time to time. Rhapsody of Fire is another fun band. I enjoy taking the occasional ride on a riverraft of cheese.

This is all definetely not coming from a power metal aficionado, though.

Fix'd.

EDguy may not be the deepest, most multi-faceted metal in the world, but it's great to have a group that doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Exactly. That's a big part of their awesomeness.

[Stoic]

It will take me ages to get used Rhapsody's new name :-pp

[Stormrider]

Well, it's not THAT bad, because if someone says Rhapsody here, we're all most likely to know that that person is talking about the band :p

[Shattered_Future]

True. I haven't bothered to rename any of their cds at all.

The one thing that bugs me about Pagan's Mind is their vocalist. He's irritating, even for prog metal.

[Stoic]

After listening to a few tracks off the latest Firewind I've come to the conlusion that Gus is over rated. His bands are horribly generic (the kind of heavy/power I despise) and all the hype is about him participating in a dozen of bands. Sure he's a good player with nice tone but nothing really special.

[Stormrider]

I like the Firewind songs I have. They're nothing amazing, but I still enjoy the songs.

And the Pagan's Mind singer never really bothered me...hmm, I'll listen to some more and see if he does now.

[Stoic]

They sound (Firewind and the likes) totally unispired to me. Yay, new band to hate :D

He's ruining the band (not that the music itself is something spectacular) for me as well Mikey.

[Shattered_Future]

Gus did a great job in Dream Evil though. Probably cause he didn't write any of the music.

I kinda like the music that Pagan's Mind puts out though. Just the damn vocalist is irritating as all hell.

[Stormrider]

I didn't really like the Dream Evil when I gave them a listen...

[Shattered_Future]

I love Dream Evil. They're one of those bands like Edguy that don't take themselves too seriously at all.

Why the **** did I say Evergrey earlier? :mad:

[Iron Bars]

Too bad their record company didn't want them to call themselves Dragonslayer. The name fits them so much better.

[Shattered_Future]

Yea, that's true...it's a crying shame.

[Stoic]

Slayer used to be named like this.

[Synthetical]

I really like Dream Evils older stuff...the new album (Book of Heavy Metal?) Doesnt thrill me that much. That one part in one of the songs on the album makes me wince when his "wife" screams "I am his wife, SHUTUP!". Yeah, pretty much ruined that song for me.

[Steerpike]

I've been trying to put together a few power metal songs centered around Urban Arcana. Slow-going at the moment. The lyrics seem to be the toughest part.

[pate]

After listening to a few tracks off the latest Firewind I've come to the conlusion that Gus is over rated. His bands are horribly generic (the kind of heavy/power I despise) and all the hype is about him participating in a dozen of bands. Sure he's a good player with nice tone but nothing really special.

Have you heard the previous Firewind albums? Because I found the new one to be a load of ****, but I loved the other ones.

Gus is a very good lead player, a solid performer live, and a nice guy to meet. But, I'm sure he'd be better suited to be just the lead player, like in Dream Evil, than to write everything, like in Firewind.

[shadow_stalker]

well 2 months later Blind Guardian's nightfall in middle earth has finally grown on me, not sure if i will buy more blind guardian albums though.

im currently listening to some Firewind samples and might get an album by them, any suggestions as to which?

[Txus]

I bought Angra's album Temple Of Shadows a couple of days ago and I got to say it's really freaking good, nothing can touch Fireworks IMO but this one is really close.

[Stoic]

Temple of Shadows is awesome. The lead and the drum work is just incredible.

Have you heard the previous Firewind albums? Because I found the new one to be a load of ****, but I loved the other ones.

Gus is a very good lead player, a solid performer live, and a nice guy to meet. But, I'm sure he'd be better suited to be just the lead player, like in Dream Evil, than to write everything, like in Firewind.

I have heard random songs off the 2nd and 3rd album as well but nothing really impressed me. Still they were much better than the songs I heard of their latest. I agree with your last statement :)

[Stormrider]

No Blind Guardian album sound the same. So, Shadow Stalker, if you weren't that impressed with NIME, you don't have to worry about getting an album that sounds really similiar.

[Shattered_Future]

I really like Dream Evils older stuff...the new album (Book of Heavy Metal?) Doesnt thrill me that much. That one part in one of the songs on the album makes me wince when his "wife" screams "I am his wife, SHUTUP!". Yeah, pretty much ruined that song for me.

Dude, that's what makes that song so special for me. :p

I love Spread Your Fire by Angra. Brilliant drumming and guitarwork.

[Riva]

No, the wife sings, "I am his wife" and he tells her to shut-up. It's quite a classic moment, I think. Dream Evil are like Edguy for grown-ups.

Angra is awesome.

BG is awesome.

Alex, those songs sound cool. I'd like to see the lyrics when you get done.

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, that's part of what attracts one to the genre, the lack of total seriousness.

[Steerpike]

Alex, those songs sound cool. I'd like to see the lyrics when you get done.

I didn't know you were familiar with Urban Arcana

[Riva]

I don't, that's why I'd like to see the lyrics...

[Steerpike]

Ah. Urban Arcana is a game setting in which the modern world is facing an incursion of magic and creatures of myth from beyond the veil of Shadow.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20modern/article/20030513a
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20modern/article/20021109b

Take a look at these galleries. That should help.

[Stoic]

So, if you want to see why I believe Fist for Fight owns everything Sabaton have done, post your addresses. I have uploaded a 5 song sampler including:
Shadows
Thunderstorm
The Hammer has Fallen
Metalizer
Burn your Crosses

[Hep Kat]

So, if you want to see why I believe Fist for Fight owns everything Sabaton have done, post your addresses. I have uploaded a 5 song sampler including:
Shadows
Thunderstorm
The Hammer has Fallen
Metalizer
Burn your Crosses

darkseaofthought at yahoo.com please and thanks :)

[Lord Abortion]

you know mine, mang.

[Stormrider]

I'de like that :)

You know my email aswell.

[Shattered_Future]

anemiate@yahoo.com :thumb:

[Stoic]

Alright sent to everyone. Hail to the mighty Sabaton \m/

[Stoic]

Yes, I'm terribly sorry guys, I did my stupid thing again. Expect another e-mail soon :-\

[LegionsofMarduk]

I'll take the sampler if you still want to send it.

Everytime I hear The Bard's Song - In The Forest, I can't help but thing about the book I'm reading right now. And everytime I sit down to read, I always get The Bard's Song running through my head.

[Stoic]

Which book is it?

[Lord Abortion]

NP-Demoniac-Myths of Metal:D


Gotta love this one.

[LegionsofMarduk]

Which book is it?

The Wheel Of Time series book 1: The Eye Of The World by Robert Jordan. Great fantasy series.

[shadow_stalker]

I tried reading the wheel of time books but i got bored. now i am reading book 3 of "a song of ice and fire", its well awesome


side note: i orderd Dreamevil's Evilized album, should be here tomorrow :D

dont suppose anyone knows any kind of rumors or confirmed support acts for Dragonforce's UK tour this year do they?

[Stoic]

Fan of fantasy literature? I've been getting into it (and science fiction) since the beginning of summer. Unfortunately I have a long way to go until I can safely say that I have decent knowledge. I really enjoy what I read though :) Sent you the Sabaton sampler by the way.


The YSI link now works fine guys, but if you have trouble let me know and I'll hook you with a megaupload one.

[Lord Abortion]

Dragonslayer is probably DE's best

[Stormrider]

Did you listen to the Edguy song, Stoic ?

[Shattered_Future]

Dragonslayer is probably DE's best

Aye.

Dragonslayer > BOHM > Evilized

[Stoic]

Did you listen to the Edguy song, Stoic ?

no, megaupload is giving me the ridiculusly slow speed of 2k/s but as soon as I manage to get it I'll post about it ;)

[Stormrider]

Jeez, that's pretty slow. Okay then. Hope you like it.

[shadow_stalker]

Dragonslayer is probably DE's best
my stupid sister lost my Dragonslayer album (shes says she didnt but it went missing around the time she listend to it alot), so im gonna have to buy a new one or make a copy


stoic dont suppose you could send me the sabaton sampler could you please? (dont go out of your way to do it or anything, just if you have it handy) blood_brothers_666@hotmail.com (spot the Iron Maiden reference to win a cookie of some sort)


Fan of fantasy literature? I've been getting into it (and science fiction) since the beginning of summer. Unfortunately I have a long way to go until I can safely say that I have decent knowledge.
fantasy books rock, although right now im more or less sticking to the same authors rather than exploring different ones (still have a Dragonlance trilogy i got for my birthday that i havnt had time to start on due to a song of ice and fire books being so long)

[Tyr]

So, if you want to see why I believe Fist for Fight owns everything Sabaton have done, post your addresses. I have uploaded a 5 song sampler including:
Shadows
Thunderstorm
The Hammer has Fallen
Metalizer
Burn your Crosses
A little late, but is it possible to get the sampler anyway?

b.moren @ gmail.com

[Stormrider]

Blasting Primo Victoria in my room before...t'was awsome :)

NP Death - Symbolic

[Tyr]

@Stoic: I'm having trouble with the YSI link, could you hook me up with the Megaupload link?

[Lord Abortion]

yeah, me too, it's not working too well.

[Poofy 666]

I just found this power metal band from Brazil. They are called Aquaria. I've been listening to Luxaeterna non stop.

[LegionsofMarduk]

I tried reading the wheel of time books but i got bored. now i am reading book 3 of "a song of ice and fire", its well awesome

Really!? This is the first time I've tried reading them and so far I'm really enjoying them. I'm about 1/2 way through the first in the series.

Fan of fantasy literature? I've been getting into it (and science fiction) since the beginning of summer. Unfortunately I have a long way to go until I can safely say that I have decent knowledge. I really enjoy what I read though :) Sent you the Sabaton sampler by the way.


The YSI link now works fine guys, but if you have trouble let me know and I'll hook you with a megaupload one.

Yeah I'm a big fan of fantasy books. Probably my favorite series ever is the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. I just got into The Wheel Of Time series. There is a new Terry Brooks trilogy coming out starting this fall, but he only releases one book/year so rather than reading one then having to wait a year before I read the next one I just figured I'd start the Wheel of Time and read that until all of the new Terry Brooks trilogy is released.

I got the sampler. Thanks! I was getting ready to leave work when it got there though so I didn't get the music yet. I'll get it first thing in the morning when I go in.

fantasy books rock, although right now im more or less sticking to the same authors rather than exploring different ones (still have a Dragonlance trilogy i got for my birthday that i havnt had time to start on due to a song of ice and fire books being so long)

Have you read the Elven Nations trilogy? Those are on my list of things to read. I've heard they're quite good. I think it's by the same authur that wrote some of the Dragonlance books.

[Steerpike]

My only problem with fantasy novels is that they've grown rather formulaic. Any of you ever read the webcomics ADVENTURERS! or RPG World? They parody to no end this very element in modern fantasy works (albeit from a video game perspective).

Unlikely heroes with unclear goals and good hearts end up encountering an evil presence and eventually end up discovering that they're part of an ancient prophecy to slay said evil. Throw in a token romantic sub-plot or two, some "side quests" and boom! You've got yourself a fantasy novel/video game/comic book.

[Nepenthe]

Unlikely heroes with unclear goals and good hearts end up encountering an evil presence and eventually end up discovering that they're part of an ancient prophecy to slay said evil. Throw in a token romantic sub-plot or two, some "side quests" and boom! You've got yourself a fantasy novel/video game/comic book.

And I'll read/play every single one of them :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

I haven't read much fantasy...

Sci-Fi, on the other hand, I love. Especially campy Star Wars books. Tales From Jabba's Palace or The Courtship Of Princess Leia ftw.

[Steerpike]

I really want to get some James Rollins novels, personally.

[Moses]

My only problem with fantasy novels is that they've grown rather formulaic. Any of you ever read the webcomics ADVENTURERS! or RPG World? They parody to no end this very element in modern fantasy works (albeit from a video game perspective).

Unlikely heroes with unclear goals and good hearts end up encountering an evil presence and eventually end up discovering that they're part of an ancient prophecy to slay said evil. Throw in a token romantic sub-plot or two, some "side quests" and boom! You've got yourself a fantasy novel/video game/comic book.
But still, my girlfriend goes crazy for that ****.

[Chu]

And I'll read/play every single one of them :lol:
That's excellent, I'm on this ship too.

[Steerpike]

Remember I mentioned those Urban Arcana songs I was writing?

I just found out that the writers of Farscape are working on an Urban Arcana TV series for the Sci-Fi Channel. Since it's still in pre-production, I'm not sure what to think.

[Stoic]

Yeah I'm a big fan of fantasy books. Probably my favorite series ever is the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. I just got into The Wheel Of Time series. There is a new Terry Brooks trilogy coming out starting this fall, but he only releases one book/year so rather than reading one then having to wait a year before I read the next one I just figured I'd start the Wheel of Time and read that until all of the new Terry Brooks trilogy is released.


Excellent, Terry Brooks is next in my list! For now I read Tolkien (<3), Martin, Erikson and Herbert (for sci fi).

Ollie and Hope Eternal (name?), sent :)

[Lord Abortion]

Cheers Oro.

I'm not really into fantasy novels, at least, not the serious ones.

[Tyr]

Ollie and Hope Eternal (name?), sent :)
Thanks.
And my name is Björn.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

And my name is Björn.
Orestes will love you now.

[Tyr]

Why is that?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Because one of the members out of ABBA is named Björn.

[Tyr]

I see, so Orestes is quite the ABBA fan, huh?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

They're his favourite band.

[Tyr]

OK, nothing wrong with that, but here in Sweden they are constantly played, so I have grown a little tired of their more famous songs.

[Shadows]

You know, I can't believe I never post here. I love good power metal!

[Cocaine]

I'm listening to Rhapsody's demo. It's amazing to see even on a low-budget, they're pompous. Their old singer was really terrible. This song has pretty cool sweeps throughout.

____

NP: Holy Wind (Demo)

ps: They're Rhapsody. When they put out a new album, it will be a Rhapsody of Fire album. They will always be Rhapsody. Mighty, Mighty, Rhapsody!

[Shattered_Future]

I'm listening to Rhapsody's demo. It's amazing to see even on a low-budget, they're pompous. Their old singer was really terrible. This song has pretty cool sweeps throughout.

____

NP: Holy Wind (Demo)

ps: They're Rhapsody. When they put out a new album, it will be a Rhapsody of Fire album. They will always be Rhapsody. Mighty, Mighty, Rhapsody!

You mean their old singer wasn't the almighty Fabio? It sounds almost like him...

Speaking of pompous, do you REALLY think they needed to put out 6 different versions of The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream?

[Lord Abortion]

Yeah, I can never understand the phrase "Cheesy" as it applies to music, not Brie, but those different versions are ...pointless.

[Shattered_Future]

Ooooo, look at me, I can sing in 4 different languages!

Pointless. Though Christopher Lee singing cracks me up every time.

Provolone and Mozzarella cheese ftw.

[Quiksilver26]

I don't suppose any of the new album has been leaked has it...? I've been looking for a little while now to no avail. Anyway, I read this from their site:

"Triumph Or Agony features a live 70 piece orchestra and choir and was again self-produced by guitarist/songwriter Luca Turilli and keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli with assistance from co-producer Sascha Paeth. The album also features an array of guest narrators and character actors, including several recruits from the London theater scene, actress Susannah York of the Superman film series and a return appearance by renowned actor Christopher Lee, as the all knowing ‘Wizard King’."

[Shattered_Future]

NOT AGAIN! I hate the fact that they break from the music of Unholy Warcry to Lee's narrative section. The song is unbelievable up to that part.

[Nepenthe]

It just wouldn't be Rhapsody enough without that part though.

[Quiksilver26]

Maybe it won't be narrating... he might be singing again :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

Then I wouldn't mind as much. Even though it's overdramatic, Lee has a decent voice.

[Quiksilver26]

He actually does, especially in the context of Rhapsody's songs it works quite well.

[Peg Dizzler]

Cocaine, are you referring to the "Land of Immortals" demo released under the name "Thundercross", or the "Eternal Glory" demo released under "Rhapsody"? As far as I know, those are the only releases without Fabio on vocals.

Also.. how did you get a hold of the demo? :p :)

[Shattered_Future]

Cocaine, are you referring to the "Land of Immortals" demo released under the name "Thundercross", or the "Eternal Glory" demo released under "Rhapsody"? As far as I know, those are the only releases without Fabio on vocals.

Also.. how did you get a hold of the demo? :p :)

The magic of torrents, my friend.

[Riva]

Rhapsody's old singer was Luca, I thought.

Gawdammit, Carsten and Dirk have left Galloglass. They've been replaced by Andrew McDermott of Threshold and Shaker Elmosa of Taraxacum. It's going to stuff up my favourite Power Metal band's dynamic, I just know it.

[Shattered_Future]

Man, Carsten left? He was one of the reasons why Galloglass was so good...