The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[Alex]

and rhapsody had to change thier name :( "rhapsody of fire"

[pate]

Indeed. Lamest forced change ever.

[Steerpike]

Regardless of what anybody else thinks of Superheroes by Edguy, the video illustrated about 70-80% of my fantasies.

.... What? The bunny girls were hotter than hell.

[Poofy 666]

This one?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fQTisB1mhc8

[Steerpike]

That's the one.

[Deth]

That song grew on me. I hated it the first time I listened to it but I like it a lot more in the context of the album.

[pate]

I really, really, really like that album. ****ing with Fire for the win.

[Shattered_Future]

I really, really, really like that album. ****ing with Fire for the win.

Absofreakingloutely. Ain't nothing better than some good old fashioned **** rock.

Superheroes had the funniest video ever, but damn, those WERE some hot girls...

[shadow_stalker]

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.
sounds like porn to me


EDIT: bah cant say p*rn :angry:

[Shattered_Future]

It's not porn, it's well drawn out literature. :p

Read my Edguy review bitches!

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?p=8559

[Terrorzone]

Nice Review, never really been into Edguy that much though. I have been listening to Temple of Shadows more than I should be lately. Its almost perfect.

[ACircuitShock]

Wrote a power metal song the other day, anybody wanna tell me what they think? It still needs a solo, but other than that it's basically done. It's crappy midi btw, but oh well.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=82BA1EFA07B66781

[Stoic]

Not bad at all man, glorious symphonic euro power! However, it does get a bit dull after a while but solo and vocals would make it perfect :)

[shadow_stalker]

Wrote a power metal song the other day, anybody wanna tell me what they think? It still needs a solo, but other than that it's basically done. It's crappy midi btw, but oh well.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=82BA1EFA07B66781
i thought that was really cool, lyrics and a solo would make it well awesome, sounds like it could be from a megaman game now that i think about it :p


wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo http://www.dragonlance-movie.com/

[sensitiveorgan00]

Wrote a power metal song the other day, anybody wanna tell me what they think? It still needs a solo, but other than that it's basically done. It's crappy midi btw, but oh well.

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=82BA1EFA07B66781

Nice, not bad at all.

I wrote one a while ago as well (MIDI), but didn't get much feedbak.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3D26BE112B1226A3
What do you guys think of this song?

If any of you guys compose power metal songs, real or MIDI, post them here!

[shadow_stalker]

i think that song could sit very happily on Freedom calls eternity album (i meant that in a good way, i love freedom call)

[Steerpike]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo http://www.dragonlance-movie.com/

This could go either way.

[Poofy 666]

Symphony of the Dragon Flame of the Eldest Lands: The Majestic Battle: Steel and Honor for the Age of Might and Power: Part XVII

Early demo version.

[shadow_stalker]

/cant use soundclick


/cries for not being able to listen to power metal

[Poofy 666]

Haha, its really not that good yet.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=584298

[Nepenthe]

Haha, its really not that good yet.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=584298

I don't think music matters when it has a name that grand.

[ACircuitShock]

Cool, good to know that you guys like the song. It does get a little dull without vocals and a solo, i agree. Been trying to start a power metal band out here in washington for some time now, nobody wants too... makes me cry.

You guys see this yet? http://youtube.com/watch?v=wAs062wmGpo

New misic vidoe from Blind Guardian. Gawd I love Hansi.

[Stoic]

heh...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Here is a low quality sample of the final Dungeon album, guys.

http://www.lord.net.au/temp/tfc_harm_vox_solo.mp3

and if you look through this thread, you can find some videos of the drums tracks and stuff

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237145

[Shattered_Future]

Man, Hansi looks like a hobo in that...

You gotta love how Oilberch (spelling) hasn't bothered to change his guitar in the longest time...

[Stoic]

haha I noticed :p

What's a hobo?

[Shattered_Future]

Hobo, bum, urban explorer, whatever. The homeless people living on the streets of cities.

[sensitiveorgan00]

You guys see this yet? http://youtube.com/watch?v=wAs062wmGpo

New misic vidoe from Blind Guardian. Gawd I love Hansi.

That is such a ****ty song.

[Steerpike]

I wouldn't know about any of this. Apparently, YouTube and my computer have a vendetta against one another.

[Brew]

Hey thread :wave:

Does anyone in here like Nocturnal Rites? I picked up their Shadowland album the other day, mainly because I had £6 to spare and its got a great cover...it didn't really blow me away or anything, but for a PM album it was pretty solid.

[Nepenthe]

Nocturnal Rites are almost too solid for their own good. It's very good stuff, but they just never seem to do anything extraordinary, or out of the norm.

[Steerpike]

They're okay. Not really burning up my wishlist, but still cool.

EDIT

Just finished the first song for my Urban Arcana series. I might make an EP out of this if I can ever get a band together. Might even do the vocals myself if I can get a teacher.

The title is The Veil of Shadow.

Teeming crowds and neon signs
Seething masses unaware
Roaming streets and alleyways
A world of danger everywhere

What you don't know is very real
A flash of movement, flash of steel

Visions that you dream about
Tales of creatures now unknown
Storybook and rhyme shall tell
Our population's not alone

The ancient dream world comes alive
They're now looking to survive

Veil of Shadow
A tide between worlds
Bringing forth the stuff of all our dreams
Veil of Shadow

Broadswords swapped for Glock 19s
Sorcery on the internet
Monsters in society
Spirits moving the planchette

The fog and darkness leave behind
A visitor of Shadowkind

Veil of Shadow
A tide between worlds
Bringing forth the horrors from our dreams
Veil of Shadow

Luck to those gifted and cursed with sight beyond ours
If you can see the magic, then it can see you back

Veil of Shadow
A tide between worlds
Bringing forth the stuff of all our dreams
Veil of Shadow

Veil of Shadow
A tide beyond worlds
Bringing forth the mysteries of our dreams
Veil of Shadow

(spoken)
I do not know how I came to be here. All I can say is that I am here now. That is enough.

[Nepenthe]

Broadswords swapped for Glock 19s
Sorcery on the internet
Monsters in society
Spirits moving the planchette

I thought it was all very good, except for this one verse. I'm not sure, it just doesn't fit very well.

[Steerpike]

Huh. I kind of liked the imagery in that one. Anybody else?

[Quiksilver26]

Awesome, i really liked those. Didn't even have to go on endlessly about dragons and castles :p
I can kind of see how that verse would not fit.. it's a bit more.. specific I guess, for lack of a better term, than the rest. Still think it's a good verse though.

[Lord Abortion]

I got Dreamscape and Visions of Europe by Stratovarius for cheap when I was in Rome, 20 Euros for both, that's about £16 in non-Monopoly money.

[Iron Bars]

Huh. I kind of liked the imagery in that one. Anybody else?

If the music is half as good as the lyrics the imagery should be fine. I wish there were more powermetal fans around here so I could play in a pm band (or thet the pm fans I know could play guitar).

[Steerpike]

I'd like to show you guys the music I've worked out thus far, but ever since tab code was disabled, it's been a little difficult.

[Slapping Penguin]

I had my first Gamma ray experience last night, Somewhere out in Space. Awesome is all I can say!

[Nepenthe]

Huh. I kind of liked the imagery in that one. Anybody else?

I just thought that the rest of the song had a serious tone about it, and that one had a much more typical, cheesy power metal sound to it, the first three lines in particular.

[Riva]

Well, my amazon order arrived while the internet was down. Among other albums, I got:

Dungeon - A Rise To Power (with the European man-beast cover)
Falconer - Sceptre of Deception
Savatage - Edge Of Thorns

I was very chuffed, as you can imagine.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

(with the European man-beast cover)
haha, the poo monster!

Jason, go back a few pages and I posted a sample of the new Dungeon.

[Steerpike]

Okay I just finished writing the music for The Veil of Shadow. Solo still needs some work, and since it's all GuitarPro midi, the mixing and sound in some parts is kind of balls.

But if anybody wants to take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. None of my metalhead friends are currently local.

[Tyr]

I had my first Gamma ray experience last night, Somewhere out in Space. Awesome is all I can say!
:thumb:

[Deth]

Okay I just finished writing the music for The Veil of Shadow. Solo still needs some work, and since it's all GuitarPro midi, the mixing and sound in some parts is kind of balls.

But if anybody wants to take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. None of my metalhead friends are currently local.
I'm interested to hear it.

[Lord Abortion]

Gamma Ray are great and very underrated.

I have been listening to Shadowland by Nocturnal Rites a hell of alot recently.

Superb album.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Okay I just finished writing the music for The Veil of Shadow. Solo still needs some work, and since it's all GuitarPro midi, the mixing and sound in some parts is kind of balls.

But if anybody wants to take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. None of my metalhead friends are currently local.

I wantz to hear. I love GP4/5 midis.

[Trev]

So, anyone heard the new Rhapsody (of Fire) album, Triumph or Agony?

[Deth]

No, and I really want to.

[Quiksilver26]

My friend sent it to me the other day... It's not a bad album, just really not what I was expecting. I'd rather it lose a good deal of its symphonic qualities and replace them with some more power metal qualities. The Mystic Prophecy Of The Demon Knight kicks *** though.

[Tyr]

The Mystic Prophecy of the Demon Knight is awesome and I think the album as a whole is good, too. Maybe not as good as their best albums, but good nonetheless.

[Stormrider]

I'm seeing Dragonforce on monday !

Wasn't expecting that on vacation haha.

NP Blind Guardian - Noldor

[Shattered_Future]

Lucky bastard...Dragonforce is playing the EXACT SAME DAY here as the day we got tickets for Gigantour. I'm not sure which is better...

The one thing I don't like about Rhapsody is, aside from certain songs with memorable moments, they really are quite interchangeable.

[pate]

Interchangable but enjoyable is how I describe them.

[Slapping Penguin]

God Riva you always come up with the best avatars. Seriously I remember that cartoon now. LOL!

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Don't you open that trapdoor!

[Slapping Penguin]

Cause there's something down their ahh.
Burp!

Haha thats was the best. Mmm memorys

[Deth]

Interchangable but enjoyable is how I describe them.
Yeah, and all their song titles kick poontang.

NP: Blind Guardian - Time Stands Still at the I-rawn Hill (Live)

Have to love Hansi's accent.

[Stoic]

When he talk or when he sings?

[Shattered_Future]

When he sings, his accent rears its ugly head once in a while.

[Stoic]

In old albums mostly.

The bards and their songssss
When houourrrs have gone by
IIII close my eyyyes

:p

[Shattered_Future]

*people will shoot me* I never really saw what was so good about The Bard's Song.

[Stoic]

:eek:

It's the first BG song I've ever liked (along with Mystical Bard). It's just so fascinating, emotional and mystica and epic...Plus it has huge live value.

[Deth]

It's really good. In the Forest anyway, The Hobbit I don't find that great.

[Shattered_Future]

True, the live value is immense...I just never really "got" it. Or really any of BG's acoustic work, for that matter. It just sounds so...bland, almost.

[Stoic]

It's really good. In the Forest anyway, The Hobbit I don't find that great.

The dying dragon brought trouble and pain
and horror to the halls of stone
I'LL TAKE THE MIGHTY STONE
AND LEAVE THE DWARVES BEHIND!!

True, the live value is immense...I just never really "got" it. Or really any of BG's acoustic work, for that matter. It just sounds so...bland, almost.


Listen crowd I'll tell you everything
though I have to say I dont know much
talking about a past and future secret
most called him once and future king.

I'm possessed by the old creature
who had planned all to take my soul
Too late for me in my hands it lies I thought
But now he's in me

like nightfall, curse of feanor are amazing songs...i love into the storm, mirror mirror, and other parts of other songs, but the second half of the album is kinda like...meh for the most :-/

:eek:



You're all untr00, that's your problem :angry:

[Tyr]

You're all untr00, that's your problem :angry:
I think I have to agree with Jammie, actually. I think the first half is much better than the second.

[pate]

I too agree.

[Steerpike]

hxxp://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=7624DE7703EE7FC7

This would be the YSI link for The Veil of Shadow. I don't know, I like the riffs, but I'm never very satisfied with the solo.

[Nepenthe]

I like the second half of NIME more. Actually, right near the middle is my favorite part.

Who here is familiar with Vhaldemar? Some real good Spanish power metal.

[Tyr]

I've heard about them, but I've never heard them. What do they sound like?

[Nepenthe]

They're nothing hugely innovative or anything, just good ol fast paced power metal. They have really cool gang vocals, and the guitarist is quite good. He reminds me alot of Paul Gilbert. They use some Flamenco here and there too, which is cool.

[Tyr]

Sounds pretty cool, I'll have to check them out.

[Riva]

I like the second half better than the first.

Funnily enough I like the interludes as much as the songs. :eek:

And speaking of accents, you have to love Carsten Frank. "Seacret signs from ze aozer wurld!"

[pate]

I don't like the interludes, except War of Wrath.

[Deth]

hxxp://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=7624DE7703EE7FC7

This would be the YSI link for The Veil of Shadow. I don't know, I like the riffs, but I'm never very satisfied with the solo.
I like it a lot. If you were to do a full-fledged version of the song no doubt it would be great.

Needs more bass.

/bassist

[Steerpike]

I like it a lot. If you were to do a full-fledged version of the song no doubt it would be great.

Needs more bass.

/bassist

Figures a bassist would say that. Silly rhythm players, spotlights are for guitarists. :p

I think the most creative bass line I've written yet was my one foray into death metal.

[Deth]

:angry:

Although if your guitarists names are Glen Tipton and KK Downing, I suppose that is true. Most other times I need a little bass presence in my music.

[Toaster]

I'm currently really liking Rhapsody's Symphony of Enchanted Lands. I used to listen to it just for laughs basically, but I'm actually enjoying the music quite a bit. Not sure what clicked.

[Lord Abortion]

Man, the live version of Speed of light on Stratovarius' Visions of Europe is flat out awesome.

YOU WANNA HAVE SOME SPEED?
Some speed of?

Some Speed of?

SPEED OF LIGHT!

[Shadows Within]

Yeah I love Strato (if its not obvious already)

but im really getting into Sonata Arctica what do they have any other songs like Wolf & Raven or Don't say a Word?

[Stormrider]

Dragonforce last night were awsome ! Got to touch everyband members hand after the show when tey passed in the front of the railings. I was almost in the front. They had a sweet setlist. I didn't know soem of the songs and didnt catch the titles. Either that or they didn't say it and just started playing heh.

Anyways, was really cool :)

[Steerpike]

hxxp://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=7624DE7703EE7FC7

This would be the YSI link for The Veil of Shadow. I don't know, I like the riffs, but I'm never very satisfied with the solo.

No one else? :(

[Tyr]

Must have missed it. Will listen now.

EDIT: I don't have GP on this computer, so I couldn't listen to your song. Sorry.

[pate]

No one else? :(

I think it could be better speed up a little, but not a ton.

In the solo, the muted strings parts really broke up the flow, although it did create an interesting effect of the fast pulloffs starting on the two of each bar.

Those riffs are killer, as is the overall structure and placing of the vocals. :thumb:

[Steerpike]

I think it could be better speed up a little, but not a ton.

In the solo, the muted strings parts really broke up the flow, although it did create an interesting effect of the fast pulloffs starting on the two of each bar.

Those riffs are killer, as is the overall structure and placing of the vocals. :thumb:

I'll play around with the tempo a bit. I still need to work out a decent percussion track, though. That'll definately make a difference. I'll see what I can do about fixing the flow of the solo as well.

The riffs are a little bit of Iron Maiden and Iced Earth combined with Nekromantix. Whatever's on my playlist that week tends to reflect in my writing.

And yes, I'm very pleased with the vocal melody. Especially in the bridge.

[Lord Abortion]

One you get it in a format I can listen to, I'll give it a whirl.

[Steerpike]

One you get it in a format I can listen to, I'll give it a whirl.

Do you not have GuitarPro or are you a Mac user?

[pate]

GP is the greatest program in the history of programs.

[Lord Abortion]

I don't have Guitar Pro, because I do not, in fact play the guitar.
I really thought that due to this small, but nevertheless, significant point that such a program was rather unnecessary for a chap without the old guitar playing activities such as myself, to indulge in getting.

[Steerpike]

I don't have Guitar Pro, because I do not, in fact play the guitar.
I really thought that due to this small, but nevertheless, significant point that such a program was rather unnecessary for a chap without the old guitar playing activities such as myself, to indulge in getting.

Perhaps. But for tabbing out songs and plotting out vocal melodies, it really helps. It has the midis for a whole range of instruments. Guitars, basses, percussion, synths, ethnic instruments...

Anyway, just pirate it.

[Stormrider]

oo, IE type riffs. I would check it out, but this computer doesn;t have Guitarpro. I'll wait 'till I get home and try to use a computer that does have it, the computer I use can't handle the program :-/

[Deth]

Get Guitar Pro you n00b.

I wish Dragonforce would come around here :(.

[pate]

GuitarPro is the greatest thing ever for composing.

[MetalOz]

Anyone listen to Tad Morose? I have one album and it's pretty good. I hear that their older stuff is more progressive, Dream Theater-ish. The album I have is power metal all the way. I also read that Joe Comeau is their new vocalist (ex-Annihilator, Liege Lord)

[sensitiveorgan00]

I don't have Guitar Pro, because I do not, in fact play the guitar.
I really thought that due to this small, but nevertheless, significant point that such a program was rather unnecessary for a chap without the old guitar playing activities such as myself, to indulge in getting.

I don't play guitar either. Hell, I don't even play a melodic instrument, but that doesn't mean I can't write music! Haha.
GuitarPro owns.

EDIT: This is the ending of one my more recent songs. The song itself isn't power metal, but the ending/solo kind of is. Crit. is welcomed.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=D354DC702C6E8AFC

[pate]

Tad Morose

The only one I have is the power metal one as well.

[Steerpike]

EDIT: This is the ending of one my more recent songs. The song itself isn't power metal, but the ending/solo kind of is. Crit. is welcomed.

The harmonized leads have kind of a Judas Priest/Iron Maiden vibe, which I like. Nicely done.

[Steerpike]

Sorry for the double post, but this needed a bump. Besides, I just finished the second song for my Urban Arcana EP.

hxxp://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=32D66949175CE463

This one's an instrumental, and I'm really pleased with the riffs and the bassline.

I'm already working on lyrics for the third song, Shadow Chasers.

[Deth]

I really like that instrumental. Everything melds really well. It's not your fault obviously, but the guitar tone in Guitar Pro was a bit biting.

Fantastic song though.

[Shattered_Future]

Can't access it. My computer can't run GP.

[Deth]

lawl mac user rofl

[Shattered_Future]

Mac owns your soul, mate.

[Steerpike]

Mac tends to have great software, but they're not as great about hardware.

How exactly does one convert the GuitarPro file to an mp3? It would make things much easier on me.

[Deth]

Only way I can think of is by recording it in Audacity and then converting it. I just tried doing it and my Audacity has decided to boycott any function that's useful though.

[Nepenthe]

New Falconer leaked!

[Txus]

I've been getting into Running Wild lately, Under Jolly Roger is a VERY good album.

[Nepenthe]

Just so you all know, the new Falconer is sensational. They've taken a much folkier approach with this one, and it works out. There's alot more keyboards involved, but it's still predominantly riff based. It's awesome, I suggest it to all.

[Riva]

Are the choruses as catchy/folky as on their S/T?

[Nepenthe]

Much folkier than anything they've ever done, but I'm torn on the catchy part. A few of the choruses are Falconer-grade catchy material, but some of them aren't. None of the songs are bad, just not too heavy on the catchiness. Regardless, it's an excellent cd. After three listens since I found it a few days ago, I'd put it tied for second with Chapters From A Vale Forlorn, and right behind Sceptre Of Deception as their best.

I miss Gobel, but Blad sounds just as good as he did on the earlier stuff. And I really enjoy the more prominant keyboards.

I will say, though, that Legend And The Lore (from the new one) is the folkiest song they've ever made, and one of their best overall. Other than that, the best tracks are Northwind, Waltz With The Dead (catchiest chorus on the album), Catch The Shadows, Tower Of The Queen, Long Gone By, and Home Of The Knave. The first half of the cd is amazing, but while still good, the second half isn't quite as good as the first. Home Of The Knave is the only song that really stands out on the latter half, but if the whole cd was as good as the first this would be tied with Sceptre as their greatest.

[Riva]

Awesome. I'll check it out when they release it.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I've been getting into Running Wild lately, Under Jolly Roger is a VERY good album.
Ah man, I haven't listened to them in forever. Excellent band, though.

[Nepenthe]

I don't think Rolf will ever top Under Jolly Roger. That title song kicks almost too much ***.

[Steerpike]

I'd have to say that my favorite Running Wild track is Dragonmen.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

My favourite would either be Under Jolly Roger, Black Hand Inn or White Buffalo.

I checked out some Fates Warning recently, it's good stuff.

[Nepenthe]

I enjoy Fates Warning quite a bit.

Under Jolly Roger is by and far my favorite. It's too kickass. In fact, I just started downloading the album again haha.

Foger haha.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah you should get your collection back and get back on Soulseek omg. >:[

I really want a DVD burner. I'm paranoid about my external shitting itself and me losing my music.

[Nepenthe]

I'd highly suggest making that purchase. It would be well worth it in the case it does.

Man, every time I start getting my collection back, the damn thing crashes again. It waits until I have like 40 albums and then just crashes haha.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Well, I do have the stuff on my iPod.

I think in the meantime I will just clear my iPod and put the stuff I don't own on there.

[pate]

Burning backup DVDs is the way to go.

[Stormrider]

I have all the stuff that I would mind losing in a HD crash backed up on 3 MP3 cd's :)

[ArcLite]

Anyone have Gamma Ray's album Majestic? I picked it up the other day after hearing "My Temple" and I can't stop listening to it. One could say it's a little generic, but I think it's still well done.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

The only Gamma Ray I have is Powerplant.

[Stoic]

Anyone have Gamma Ray's album Majestic? I picked it up the other day after hearing "My Temple" and I can't stop listening to it. One could say it's a little generic, but I think it's still well done.

I've heard 3 or 4 songs but I agree with you. Pretty decent release for Gamma Ray (Kai owns them all <3)

[Tyr]

Anyone have Gamma Ray's album Majestic? I picked it up the other day after hearing "My Temple" and I can't stop listening to it. One could say it's a little generic, but I think it's still well done.
I've got it, but I have almost all of Gamma Ray's releases.

[Lord Abortion]

I have Powerplant and Somewhere out in space.
Both are pretty great.

[Tyr]

Those are two of their best albums, if you ask me.

[ExitWound]

I'm more partial to the Ralf Scheepers days of Gamma ray in terms of the music style. The new stuff is amazing too, with Majestic being my favorite of the new era. But it sounds like the music hasn't progressed much since Land of the Free.

[Tyr]

That's true, but I still like Kai Hansen era Gamma Ray more than the Ralf Scheepers era.

[Nepenthe]

Honestly, I don't think Gamma Ray's sound has changed since Keeper Of The Seven Keys Pt.1 (oooh burn).

[Stoic]

This is why they own :D

[pate]

Ouch.

@Orrie: Yes indeed it is.

[Nepenthe]

Oh believe me you, that is exactly the reason I like Gamma Ray. Although at times Kai really takes it too far. Heaven And Hell for example.

[Tyr]

There can never be to much Kai Hansen in a band!

[Nepenthe]

Heaven And Hell sounds soooooo much like I Want Out. I almost shat myself when I first heard it. I love Kai, but it's kind of weak when you completely copy yourself.

[Tyr]

Oh, I agree, but I like Heaven or Hell more than I Want Out. Probably because I heard first, and I'm not a fan of Helloween.

[Nepenthe]

!!!!!

Heaven Or Hell over I Want Out?!?! Anything over I Want Out?!?!

[Tyr]

Yes, I know. I'm a little twisted.

[sensitiveorgan00]

^ Hope Eternal, you into anime?

[Tyr]

Yes, I am.

[Riva]

To be honest, if I want to listen to a Helloween album, I'll listen to one, not a Gamma Ray album which sounds suspiciously like a Helloween album.

That isn't to say that both bands aren't awesomesauce.

Because they are.

Awesomesauce, that is.

[Stoic]

Jason woke up in good mood today :p

[hollowpainting]

Who's enjoyed more by this crowd, Wintersun or Symphony X?

[Tyr]

Symphony X.

[Riva]

Wintersun

Try the Folk/Viking thread we have going for them, though.

[hollowpainting]

Wintersun

Try the Folk/Viking thread we have going for them, though.
I don't enjoy the darker and folky works. It just tickles me wrong.

[Shattered_Future]

Symphony X. Wintersun is near unlistenable to me.

Can you even compare the bands, really?

[Prince Charming]

Symphony X. Wintersun is near unlistenable to me.

Can you even compare the bands, really?
I wouldn't. Wintersun gives me a total headache, but w/e floats peoples boats.

[Deth]

Nice to see other people who dislike Wintersun. I thought I was the only one. They almost bored me to tears when I listened to the album.

[Shattered_Future]

Ensiferum is SO much freaking better. Wintersun just has nothing going for them (or him...).

[Toaster]

Wow, you really think so? Wintersun is one of my favourite albums. Really all-around inspired songwriting. They annihilate every other Finnish-style power metal band I can think of. It's very melodic but interesting in structure, which is sometimes hard to pull off, and obviously the musicianship is terrific (code for he's a freaking beast at guitar).

Now Symphony X, there's a yawnfest.

[Shattered_Future]

I'm sorry, but Romeo over the dude in that anyday. Plus, man, Russell Allen on vocals...you can't ****ing beat that.

[Toaster]

Yeah, they're definitely better technically. I just think they make bland music. I've enjoyed a few songs by them though, they're not horrible or anything.

[Shattered_Future]

I dunno, I think the opposite. True, Symphony X tends to recycle riffs throughout certain songs, but they have this undeniable feel together that makes it work perfectly.

[Toaster]

I guess I can't really explain why I like Wintersun. They're one of the only bands I've heard that occasionally take me to a higher place, as brutally cheesy as it sounds. Something about the imagery mixed with the music makes them really appealing to me.

Meh. Agree to disagree. :p

[Shattered_Future]

Amen. :thumb:

[Stormrider]

Symphony X > Winter sun :)

I like the Wintersun album, it's not that bad, except I'm liek never in the mood of listening to them, and when I do, I don't finishthe whole album...ohwell

[Nepenthe]

Yeah, Wintersun urges very rarely hit me. And when they do hit me, one listen does me good.

[pate]

Wow. I could listen to them all day long, but still Sym X >>> Wintersun

[Lord Abortion]

To be honest, if I want to listen to a Helloween album, I'll listen to one, not a Gamma Ray album which sounds suspiciously like a Helloween album.

That isn't to say that both bands aren't awesomesauce.

Because they are.

Awesomesauce, that is.
Awesomesauce is such a good word.

NP-Nightwish-Devil and the deep dark ocean.

I never really thought Wintersun were anything special, then again, I don't like SX all that much either.

[sensitiveorgan00]

Yes, I am.
Let's talk! You got AIM?

[Shattered_Future]

Awesomesauce is such a good word.

NP-Nightwish-Devil and the deep dark ocean.

I never really thought Wintersun were anything special, then again, I don't like SX all that much either.

Gooooood song. :thumb:

[Tyr]

Let's talk! You got AIM?
I'm afraid that I don't have AIM.

Edit: But I do have MSN.

[ArcLite]

Awesomesauce is such a good word.

NP-Nightwish-Devil and the deep dark ocean.

I never really thought Wintersun were anything special, then again, I don't like SX all that much either.

I can listen to Winter Madness over and over again but the rest of the album is mood induced listening only. The solo in Winter Madness is one of my all-time favorites.

[Lord Abortion]

Time, times of Eeeeeeviilll
The birth of chaos regain all the earth
Time, times of eviiiiilllllllll
The birth of chaos rebooooooorrrrrn!

I really think a certain someone should add Nocturnal Rites to the selection for a certan Spotlight.

[Riva]

I don't see why Symphony X are so much better, personally. Sure, there a good band, but to me, Wintersun is just a step better.

Also, my girlfriend likes Dream Evil!

And I convinced my drummer to play Beyond The Mirror by Galloglass. Major victory, considering he hates power metal. So now I need bass tabs for it. Any suggestions?

[Lord Abortion]

You could look on mxtabs.com...oh, wait.:(

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Ah I miss mxtabs. I don't like using Ultimate-Guitar and now that Powertabs.net is gone... :(

[-The Frank]

I use bassmasta.net

[Stoic]

http://www.metaltabs.com is the only one left...

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, but sometimes I want stuff that MetalTabs wouldn't have :(

[Musical_Nerd]

I'm sorry, but Romeo over the dude in that anyday. Plus, man, Russell Allen on vocals...you can't ****ing beat that.

:)

Damn straight. I love their style.

They're supposed to be recording in studio around September I think. I hope it's not too much like the Odyssey. I rather their older stuff because its more power metal-ly. Newer is more progressive metal imo. Anyone else agree?

[Cocaine]

Dude, Symphony X > Wintersun

Wintersun, ugh. I listened to them and literally nothing stood out.

[Musical_Nerd]

Hm? Yeah, I think Symphony X are better than Wintersun too...

But I don't think Wintersun are horrible either.

[Cocaine]

I dont think they're horrible, I just think they're painfully mediocre.

[Musical_Nerd]

Seriously? Bah oh well. I have that Cellador song stuck in my head, Leaving All Behind. The singer sounds ridiculously (sp? lol I'm tired) a lot to Timo Kotipelto.

[Shattered_Future]

That band is generic as all hell, and their vocalist needs serious lessons. They have potential though.

Personally, I'd want a Symphony X album that combines music like on DWOT with the vocal performances of The Odyssey. That would be the best album ever.

[Stormrider]

Passing through the voiiiddd

\m/

[Shattered_Future]

Live, that was quite possibly one of the most powerful things I've ever seen/heard.

[Stormrider]

Yeah, my brother saw them live, and it really is special. I wanna see them live. I love that line :D

[MetalOz]

I hate promo 'leaks' with the damn voiceover
"You are listening to the new Hammerfall album - Threshold"
It's good though, not as generic-sounding as a lot of their stuff. I might just have to buy it!

[Nepenthe]

Well, if Hammerfall have a non generic album out, I'll definately have to get it, as I love their generic stuff.

[Shattered_Future]

I can't stand Hammerfall. They aren't special in any way.

I hate promo copies too. Most irritating thing on Earth.

[Nepenthe]

They are special in that Home Of The Brave has one of the greatest choruses ever.

[Cocaine]

I like the cheese of Vain Glory Opera.

Oh that's Edguy. Yeah, Hammerfall are really generic.

[Stormrider]

The song Vain Glory Opera is awsome. I want that album. Probably the Edguy album I want the most along with HellfireClub.

And I don't think I ever gave Hammerfall a listen....

[Cocaine]

The song Vain Glory Opera is awsome. I want that album. Probably the Edguy album I want the most along with HellfireClub.

And I don't think I ever gave Hammerfall a listen....
I love Vain Glory the album too. It's awesome.

[Stormrider]

I think that's the only song on the album that I know, the title track. Hopefuly the rest is as good.

[Riva]

I would put The Dragon Lies Bleeding in my top 10 power metal songs, probably. Hammerfall aren't all bad...

[Quiksilver26]

^ yeah I really don't mind Hammerfall at all. Glory of the Brave was one of the first power metal cds I ever listened to for extended periods of time, now that I think about it.

[Shattered_Future]

I need to get more early Edguy...earliest one I have is Mandrake. And that one is pure ownage.

[Stormrider]

Hmm, I should get Mandrake aswell eventually, then. I've seen it a couple of times in stores aswell. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

You know what though ? Ever since BG's Fly was released, that's the only BG album we find in stores around me area :-/ My friend's been trying to buy one for an while noew.

[Deth]

Pretty much the same situation with me. It's apparently impossible to find Imaginations now.

[Shattered_Future]

Bizarre...

Ok, after more careful deliberation, the new BG is still good. It's not completely godlike, but it's 99% better than most of the sludge being released today. I'd say...maybe 3/4 of it own.

[Deth]

I'm still waiting to buy it. I'm being a good boy lately and not downloading leaks.

[Shattered_Future]

I'll buy it when it comes out, no doubt, but the leak provides me with that much more happiness this time around.

[Stormrider]

Oh, I saw Nightfall in a Future Shop, which is your equivalent to Best Buy.

Seapking of Best Buy, when I was in Florida a week ago, I saw ANATO, and I really wanted to buy it, but couldn't, dammit !

btw, which songs have you heard off of Imaginations ?

New album on ther 5th :D

[Deth]

The stuff off the Live album. All good stuff.

[Stormrider]

Ah okay. Hope you find the album soon :)

[Lord Abortion]

Ah, I suppose I'll have to get the new BG sometime, but it'd have to be something extraodinary to remove the new Maiden from my playlist.

Blood Bound is an awesome Hammerfall song.

[pate]

Speaking of Hammerfall, I downloaded their new (leaked) album Threshold.

I really, really, really, really like it. It doesn't have the usual throwaway tracks like all their other albums. It is solid straight through. Post emails and I'll send it.

[Stormrider]

Ah, I suppose I'll have to get the new BG sometime,
Yes you will.

The only album I'm awaiting really, atm.

[Shattered_Future]

Speaking of Hammerfall, I downloaded their new (leaked) album Threshold.

I really, really, really, really like it. It doesn't have the usual throwaway tracks like all their other albums. It is solid straight through. Post emails and I'll send it.

Alright, I'll bite.

anemiate AT yahoo.com

[pate]

Sent.

[Quiksilver26]

Bah, I tried looking for a torrent for the new Hammerfall but failed miserably.. think you could send it my way dude? chalmers26 at hotmail.com

thank you so freaking much :)

[pate]

Sent.

[Quiksilver26]

/worships pate

[MetalOz]

Anyone listen to (Morgana) Lefay? I have Grand Materia and it is a damn fine album... I was wondering if anyone could recommend an album to get next since they have quite a discography. I was already given a heads up on the 1999 Morgana Lefay (not to get that one)

[Nepenthe]

I would suggest The Secret Doctrine. The Lord Of The Rings is their finest song.

[Riva]

I believe I've only heard one song by them, a long time ago.

I should check them out again.

[MetalOz]

I got Maleficium off slsk and it's quite different but still good stuff. Grand Materia is a bit more thrashy. Maleficium is a concept album and has keyboard elemets...
I would suggest The Secret Doctrine. The Lord Of The Rings is their finest song.
I think I'll order it from amazon, I'm quickly becoming a fan.

[pate]

I only have Grand Materia, but I love it.

[Tyr]

Speaking of Hammerfall, I downloaded their new (leaked) album Threshold.

I really, really, really, really like it. It doesn't have the usual throwaway tracks like all their other albums. It is solid straight through. Post emails and I'll send it.
b.moren (at) gmail.com

Thanks.

[pate]

Sent.

[Nepenthe]

The Lord Of The Rings is an insatiably catchy song. And it's hella crushing as well.

[Captain Quentin]

can you send me the new hammerfall too?

l_edmonds19@hotmail.com

thanks

[pate]

Sent.

[Prince Charming]

Aye, Lee! Get on AIM!

Who is Hammerfall?

[Captain Quentin]

thanks to who sent me Hammerfall :)

[Stoic]

Hammerfall is an incredibly generic power metal band which seems, according to a few people at leat, to have finally released a decent album :-D

[Shattered_Future]

I still have to download it...

[Prince Charming]

Hammerfall is an incredibly generic power metal band which seems, according to a few people at leat, to have finally released a decent album :-D
Ohh...gawd.... I had my hopes for a moment. Yeah, don't need any more power metal in this world, much less generic stuff.

[Synthetical]

Sounds interesting. I'd like the new Hammerfall album too, if you don't mind.

Synthetical_@hotmail.com

[shadow_stalker]

i finally got a realcopy of "a rise to power", huzzahs are in order


also im thinking of getting some running wild, someone recomend me some

[Lord Abortion]

Black Hand Inn and Port Royal (whooaaooaoooaaaoaooaoaaahh!)
are great.

[Txus]

^ Under Jolly Roger is the best Running Wild album, everyone knows that :p

[Lord Abortion]

I have it somewhere, haven't got round to listening to it yet.
I think I got it just before the new Maiden album, and after that, all other music went out the window.

[Txus]

The new Maiden is SO good \m/

You should listen to it, it's really freaking good.

[Lord Abortion]

It's so good, that everyone who doesn't like Maiden should even listen to it, even the faggy magazines like Q and Mojo who don't ever give metal albums good reviews are praising it.

[Txus]

Q?? REALLY? haha, that's awesome.

[HahahitnRun]

i finally got a realcopy of "a rise to power", huzzahs are in order


also im thinking of getting some running wild, someone recomend me some

Black Hand Inn is amazing, I bought the album a while ago and even though i haven't listen to it for a few weeks almost every song is still stuck in my head

[Lord Abortion]

Q?? REALLY? haha, that's awesome.
Yeah, check out Maiden's site.

[Stoic]

It's so good, that everyone who doesn't like Maiden should even listen to it, even the faggy magazines like Q and Mojo who don't ever give metal albums good reviews are praising it.

This is not necessarily a good thing...Anyway, the thing is I doubt someone like me, who believes maiden faded somewhere in the early 90s, would like the new album. I think it's mostly directed to fans of the new maiden era (post brave new world)...

[Lord Abortion]

Really though, it's very different to anything the band have done before, whilst remaining true to Maiden.

[Stoic]

...you're making me curious...If I were to listen to a song off the new album, which one would you suggest?

[Txus]

The Legacy!!

[ollie_poole]

also im thinking of getting some running wild, someone recomend me some

Get 'Port Royal' it's a great album. You can check out my review of them here http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=8546

[Lord Abortion]

The Legacy, These colours don't run, The longest day or for the greater good of God.
They're my favourites, but every song is excellent. This is Maiden with something new, proggier and very mature, which is I befitting, really.
It's strangely like Steve's early influences, like King Crimson, or Jethro Tull.

[pate]

Indeed. They have gone full circle.

[Stormrider]

I finally watched the BG DVD earlier today...

...damn I can't wait 'till November 29th.

NP And Then There Was Silence

[HahahitnRun]

I heard Hansi had a pretty bad stage presence on that DVD. Is his singing as good live as in the studio?

[Stormrider]

Well, at some of the high screaming parts, he sings them lower. But still, when he does do the higher stuff and all, it's awsome :)

Though, I understand that it's almost impossible to sing a BG song they way it is in studio live...

[Tyr]

Thanks for the Hammerfall link, pate.

[Stoic]

I heard Hansi had a pretty bad stage presence on that DVD. Is his singing as good live as in the studio?

He has a belly :p He's alright. A bit nervous and not much communicative though.

[Stormrider]

He still talkd with the crowd a little, but what he's saying, I have no idea. And yeah, the belly :p

What do you mean a bit nervous ?

[Stoic]

Nervous about the show. He seems like he's a bit cautious at first.

[Stormrider]

Hmm, yeah I see what you mean. I noticed that At first, he doesn't do as much of the screams/higher notes then around half way to the end.

[Riva]

Heh, even the big guys get stage fright.

That makes me feel a little better.

I really wish that all my favourite bands didn't lose their vocalists. I was very depressed last night, actually, about that fact.

[Shattered_Future]

Who lost their vocalist now?

Losing vocalists is not usually a good thing for a band...granted, there have been exceptions, but it's what people associate most with a band most of the time.

[Riva]

Lost Horizon, Galloglass, Dream Evil for a while, luckily Niklas and Peter saw the light.