The War Council Of Power Metal Arcana

[ExitWound]

I dont' have any Blind Guardian readily available, sorry. :(

But I DO have 3 new tracks from Wizard's new album Magic Circle available on my website (http://www.theexitwound.com)! It's VERY different from Odin, but it carries the Wizard sound very well. I don't like the sound of the snare drum, and some of the melodies are questionable. Doesn't seem to be as fast or powerful as Head of the Deceiver or Odin. But overall, the album is incredibly good.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Ill be glad to hear the new Wizard cd :), Odin was a preety good speedy album hehe.

[Lord Abortion]

Ok, this may be against the rules...buuuuut...

Would anybody care to upload either some Blind Guardian albums (whichever you think best) or Ecliptica by Sonata Arctica?

He/She/They who do this will be eternally dubbed as "thine awesomeness"
me+home from school= zip file of somewhere far beyond for you

http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=072PVBHZ4CQD30G8ACNHIA0QLO

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

ahhhh a night filled with Iron Savior and Gamma Ray albums....:):):)

[Lord Abortion]

frail, do you know whether the song entitled "the wizard" on BG's forgotten tales cover album is REALLY the sabbath song?

If so I must hear it...

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Close but no cigar haha. Actually, they covered the "Uriah Heep" song with the same name from their 1972 Demons and Wizards album, which is just as cool as the Sabbath song :)

[Shattered_Future]

me+home from school= zip file of somewhere far beyond for you

http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=072PVBHZ4CQD30G8ACNHIA0QLO

:thumb:

You are "thine awesomeness" now. Thanks a bunch.

[Stoic]

Somewhere Far beyond, my first Blind Guardian album, my favourite cover artwork and one of my favourite crystal clear productions. Journey Through the Dark, first Blind Guardian song I ever liked along with Bard's Song - In the Forest.

[Lord Abortion]

Somewhere Far beyond, my first Blind Guardian album, my favourite cover artwork and one of my favourite crystal clear productions. Journey Through the Dark, first Blind Guardian song I ever liked along with Bard's Song - In the Forest.
also your avatar
it was also my first BG album, an amazing album, bloody brilliance

BTW what should I get next?

I have SFB, ANATO and NIME

[Lefty]

also your avatar
it was also my first BG album, an amazing album, bloody brilliance

BTW what should I get next?

I have SFB, ANATO and NIME

You don't need more BG albums. Those three are their best. ANATO is pure ****ing brilliance.

[Stoic]

BTW what should I get next?

Tales from the Twilight World is closer to Somewhere Far beyond. Very good album, this is where Blind Guardian actually started turning into a power band. Hansi's vocals are rawer and he mostly uses his lower ones (hadnt started lessons yet). There are certainly mainy highlights in this album including: Welcome To Dying, Lord Of The Rings, The Last Candle and my favourite Lost In The Twilight Hall where we have a Hansi Kursch - Kai Hansen dwelling.

Imaginations from the Other Side is closer to Nightfall in Middle Earth. Alright, not THAT close but this is where Blind Guardian gained a more modern symphonic/melodic perspective but yet it's thrashy although with less folk elements. The production quite "muddy", Somewhere Far Beyond's exact opposite and Hansi mostly uses his "barky", despairate vocals. This album was the most difficult for me to get and it's the "darkest" in Blind Guardian's Discography. My favourite songs are Imaginations from the Other Side ,Alive, Mordred's Song, Bright Eyes, Another Holy War.

GET THEM BOTH!

[sensitiveorgan00]

SLOUGH FEG UPLOAD FOR SENSITIVEORGAN00

man, I wish I could upload all the 5 albums. I hope you like these:

Professor's Theme off Traveller
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2001TW0RN8QZS1PHM2L1FCT08G

Brave Connor Mac off Twilight of the Idols
http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KKSIXHOTTYS30AEIQCQ5NGUP0

The Wickerman off Twilight off the Idols
http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=29N4KBCV0QJKN35LU687VF61EM

Sky Chariots off Down Among the Dead Men
http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3REYBEWNWKW5V20F8F6XIZJXLZ

Thanks a lot. I'll give these guys a listen. :thumb:

[ExitWound]

This thread cannot die!

[Stoic]

it usually does :D

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

Anyone into Celesty or Mystic Prophecy? I got albums by both, the later of the two being rather generic :(

[Thor]

Anyone else like Hammerfall? I got their new album this week and enjoyed it.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Anyone else like Hammerfall? I got their new album this week and enjoyed it.

I do! I got their album (the one on your avatar) in Italy because I wanted to try something new, and they are pretty cool. The one song I can really listen to (as in, more than twice) is Secrets, though.

[Thor]

I do! I got their album (the one on your avatar) in Italy because I wanted to try something new, and they are pretty cool. The one song I can really listen to (as in, more than twice) is Secrets, though.
I can listen to the album in short bursts and love it, but I can't stay with it for long periods of time. That album is really high on the "cheese factor" if you ask me.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I can listen to the album in short bursts and love it, but I can't stay with it for long periods of time. That album is really high on the "cheese factor" if you ask me.

Yes! I didn't want to say in in case I offended anyone, but yeah. The guitar stuff is awesome, but the lyrics are sooo cheesy. The only song I really like is Secrets. I love the solo part; when the keyboards are going and all of a sudden everything goes quiet, and then that guitar squeal comes on. That's awesome. :thumb:

[Brew]

I got the new Hammerfall album at Download, its pretty good. I'd previously only heard their live album (One Crimson Night?) and wasn't too impressed with them, but this kinda changed my opinion.

[Stoic]

Anyone into Celesty or Mystic Prophecy? I got albums by both, the later of the two being rather generic :(

I agree. Same with Hammerfall, never liked them

NP Nevermore - Next in line

[Dark_jubei]

probs a long shot - but im looking for band members - powermetal singer and keyboardist if possible - thanks - dark_jubei@hotmail.com if u have any info

[Stoic]

I wish you good luck but I'm afraid Rock&Metal is not the appropriate forum for this.

[RideTheSpiral]

I got the new Hammerfall album at Download, its pretty good. I'd previously only heard their live album (One Crimson Night?) and wasn't too impressed with them, but this kinda changed my opinion.


I only have One Crimson Night too. It bores me senseless.

[Stoic]

Are there any Nevermore fans in here?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Are there any Nevermore fans in here?

:wave: Me. I checked them out after Shattered_Future said that he was going to see them at Gigantour; I have another friend who is going also. They are pretty cool.

[Ghoul Hunter]

Nevermore is awesome. Their new album is great.

[Stoic]

ahhh lucky guys, hope they have fun! I've downloaded a couple songs off their new album (promo) on soulseek and I must say they sound pretty good, especially "born", an absolute slayer. Warrel Dane is insane.

[Lord Abortion]

I knid of like hammerfall, but it seems to not stand out from other PM bands much...

[Stoic]

according to some interviews I've read, this is their purpose in fact: to be as old school as they can. Same with dream evil if I'm not mistaken.

[shadow_stalker]

of course we ****ing are, GET ON BASTARD MSN

I wouldn't miss the oppertunity to see dragonforce if you removed my arms and legs and I had to crawl to liverpool like a large snake...
...really

*ponders*

[Lord Abortion]

...really

*ponders*
get on now now now now!!!

[shadow_stalker]

get on now now now now!!!
Im afraid i cant as i am on my brothers lap top and it doesnt have MSN, however come to MA and i shall set up a thread in D&P are for us to talk.

On another note i now own a dragonforce t-shirt!

[Lord Abortion]

Im afraid i cant as i am on my brothers lap top and it doesnt have MSN, however come to MA and i shall set up a thread in D&P are for us to talk.

On another note i now own a dragonforce t-shirt!
alright have done

[zess]

Hey, im looking for a new band(s) to listen to. Im looking for something that has fast(er) guitaring that is HELLA deep. Deep screaming too. Any ideas?

[Shattered_Future]

Hey, im looking for a new band(s) to listen to. Im looking for something that has fast(er) guitaring that is HELLA deep. Deep screaming too. Any ideas?

Recommendations thread. :thumb:

However, many power metal bands don't have ultra-downtuned riffs and screaming vocals...

If you want, try Nile, Six Feet Under or Cryptopsy. All death metal bands...those should fit the bill for what you are looking for.

EDIT: Got an interesting question I'm pondering...are power metal bands better with or without keyboardists?

[Lightning_Rider]

Recommendations thread. :thumb:

However, many power metal bands don't have ultra-downtuned riffs and screaming vocals...

If you want, try Nile, Six Feet Under or Cryptopsy. All death metal bands...those should fit the bill for what you are looking for.

EDIT: Got an interesting question I'm pondering...are power metal bands better with or without keyboardists?
I don't mind keyboards, but I only like them when they are subtle, I don't usually like too many keyboards in a song and I rather there be more guitar riffs but if they are used less often then that's alright.

[Stoic]

I used to have problem with keyboards too but I soon got over it. Still I much prefer the guitar parts.

[CaptainWaits]

I used to have a huge problem with the standard double-pedal beats in many Power Metal bands, as well as the vocals. I've gotten over both now, though some vocals and drumming still p*sses me off. Sonata Arctica being one of the vocals I still can't stand

[Lord Abortion]

Sonata are great, Reckoning night is my favourite out of the two I have heard though(winterheart's guild is the other)

[deathscreamingsheep]

I'm pretty new to power metal: can anyone upload a couple of good power-metal songs for me to sample?

[Steerpike]

I'm pretty new to power metal: can anyone upload a couple of good power-metal songs for me to sample?

I'll upload some songs when I get back from work tonight, though a few bands you should look into in the meantime are:

Nightwish
Blind Guardian
Lost Horizon
Wuthering Heights
Manowar
Rhapsody
Gamma Ray
Running Wild
Helloween
Savatage
Angra Kamelot
Iced Earth
Dragonforce
Firewind
Children of Bodom
Kalmah
Norther
Skyfire

That should be enough to go on for now.

[CaptainWaits]

Good list there Steer

I'm copying down a few of those I'm not too familiar with either

[RiceMonster]

EDIT: Got an interesting question I'm pondering...are power metal bands better with or without keyboardists?
Keyboards in almost all cases. They add atmosphere, and are often what gives power metal the sound I love. Especially in the case of Rhapsody. As far as I'm concerned, Rhapsody may not be wortn listening to if they didn't have Alex Staropoli doing his amazing keyboard work.

[Cain]

Personally, I LOVE keyboards in metal. Especially with the deep "pad" synth sounds, you can add so much color and darkness to a song's chord progression and music.

[Arucard]

I got Demons and Wizards : Touched By The Crimson king, and it rocks hard. The Immigrant Song cover is awesome.

And Cain : I love keys, especially in bands like Vintersorg and Borknagar, where the keys are just simple root chords, they add so much atmosphere.

[Cain]

They really do. It works both ways, too: the guitars are playing some badass riff, or are chugging on the low strings, and the keyboards move through the chord progressions with fancy extended shapes. Very emotional and atmospheric. I use synths as much as I can in my heavy songs without getting overbearing.

[CaptainWaits]

I got Demons and Wizards : Touched By The Crimson king, and it rocks hard. The Immigrant Song cover is awesome.

I'm really looking to get both Demons and Wizards CD's, whether I trade for them or buy them I don't care. I need them either way

[Stoic]

I'm really looking to get both Demons and Wizards CD's, whether I trade for them or buy them I don't care. I need them either way

are you a trader, do you trade CDs in forums?

[chorbalan]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Queensryche, they're simply amazing. Favourite song has to be "Anybody Listening", I also have Ecliptica from Sonata Arctica that album boots arse :)

[Steerpike]

Queensryche aren't power metal, they're progressive.

[deathscreamingsheep]

Steerpike-Thanks for the list. I like Nightwish and am enjoying Dragonforce so cheers for those.

[RiceMonster]

I got Rhapsody's Power of the Dragonflame today. \m/

Also, I saw Luca Turilli's King of the Twilight album there, and was considering buying it, but decided to wait. Would you guys say it's worth buying? I love Rhapsody, so I'm thinking I'll enjoy it.

[Stoic]

I got Rhapsody's Power of the Dragonflame today. \m/

Also, I saw Luca Turilli's King of the Twilight album there, and was considering buying it, but decided to wait. Would you guys say it's worth buying? I love Rhapsody, so I'm thinking I'll enjoy it.

took me a while to realize that you're formely EddieVanHalen but anyways...

I like rhapsody despite all the flaming. They're good at what they do. This album in particular is awesome but there's something REALLY irritating: the spoken parts in the songs :(

[RiceMonster]

took me a while to realize that you're formely EddieVanHalen but anyways...

I like rhapsody despite all the flaming. They're good at what they do. This album in particular is awesome but there's something REALLY irritating: the spoken parts in the songs :(
Yeah, why they got that guy to do the spoken parts is beyond me. Nothing against people with lisps, but that guy annoyed the crap out of me.

[CaptainWaits]

are you a trader, do you trade CDs in forums?

Yeh I trade. Not often, but I'm avialable for trading now

[Stoic]

Yeh I trade. Not often, but I'm avialable for trading now

Cool, I mostly trade on metal-rules. If you have a tradelist at the moment just send me an e-mail :)

[CaptainWaits]

Cool, I mostly trade on metal-rules. If you have a tradelist at the moment just send me an e-mail :)

I'll just post it:

List: http://www.recordnerd.com/lists/FatDeposit

AIM: veedbok

[Stoic]

I dont use AIM :(

if fact I tried to get an account today and download the messenger but my computer hates me and the link wont work :evil:

EDIT

/sees some pretty valuable stuff in there

you dont mean AIM trade, right?

EDIT2

Judging from you tradelist I suppose you mean AIM trade while I mean actual CD trading via earth mail, post office included. My fault, I should have been more specific. Pretty good collection though :(

[a7x123]

I think the best power metal band is Avenged Sevenfold, and they are power metal/power rock whatever, not metal core.

[black\m/metal]

Hammerfall, Sonata Arctica and Nightwish are my three favs. Dragonforce is pretty good too.

I strongly dislike a7x though.

[Steerpike]

I think the best power metal band is Avenged Sevenfold, and they are power metal/power rock whatever, not metal core.

Well, they are now apparently.

But you sound like a complete fanboy. How many power metal bands can you name off the top of your head? And how many of those have you actually listened to?

[IheartSP]

Is it just me or is there this big wave of n00bs with this guy at the head

[Steerpike]

I think it's just the second wave of summer newbs.

[a7x123]

No i'm not going to reply cause it'll cause flaming and I don't want problems. Just cause I think a7x is a good band shouldn't be a problem, that's my opinion and i'll stick to it. Who's your favorite power metal band?

[Steerpike]

No i'm not going to reply cause it'll cause flaming and I don't want problems. Just cause I think a7x is a good band shouldn't be a problem, that's my opinion and i'll stick to it. Who's your favorite power metal band?

(slaps forehead)

How could it cause flaming to just tell me how much power metal you've actually heard?

And to answer your question, my top 5 power metal bands are:

1. Blind Guardian
2. Edguy
3. Nightwish
4. Wuthering Heights
5. Savatage

[IheartSP]

how do you pronounce edguy? it just looks like ed-guy to me and that sounds weird

[Steerpike]

how do you pronounce edguy? it just looks like ed-guy to me and that sounds weird

Far as I know, that's how you say it. It's supposed to be some kind of inside joke.

[a7x123]

Well i'm happy for you that you like those bands, and because just about everything you say if it has your opinion in it there's a problem. I could say Metalica, not sure if there's one or two Ls, is power metal and someone would come back with a negative response so i'm just not going to.

[IheartSP]

Hmm after looking at the archive for wuthering heights they look quite appealing, any songs i should check out?

[Steerpike]

Well i'm happy for you that you like those bands, and because just about everything you say if it has your opinion in it there's a problem. I could say Metalica, not sure if there's one or two Ls, is power metal and someone would come back with a negative response so i'm just not going to.

... What? I didn't understand one bit of that rant.

[IheartSP]

lol no Metallica is not powermetal, I'd explain it but I think Steerpike could do a better job cause I'm not in the mood.

[Steerpike]

Hmm after looking at the archive for wuthering heights they look quite appealing, any songs i should check out?

Depends. The latest album has a different vocalist, though most of the mp3s I've *ahem* acquired are off of the new album with Nils Andersson on vocals. Nils is like a folk-y, Celtic/Danish version of Dio.

[IheartSP]

Hmm how would you describe their folk elements. I'm a huge Wintersun fan and they have folk and power metal elements, I'm wondering if this is anything like that but with clean vocals.

[Steerpike]

Hmm how would you describe their folk elements. I'm a huge Wintersun fan and they have folk and power metal elements, I'm wondering if this is anything like that but with clean vocals.

Their folk elements are more Celtic than Scandinavian. They have a very bardic sound like Blind Guardian.

[IheartSP]

Hmm I enjoy Blind Guardian's bardic sound, so I think I'll give Wuthering Heights a listen tomorrow

[Steerpike]

I can upload one of my favorite tracks for you.

[IheartSP]

Go for it but I don't think I'll listen tonight cause I'm pretty tired

[Steerpike]

Tree - Wuthering Heights (http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1BS9A6QOPOPTX05IFLEXIF41RW)

[IheartSP]

Thanks a lot, I'll get back to you on how it is

[Steerpike]

I've finally decoded your rant, and here's my rebuttal.

Well i'm happy for you that you like those bands, and because just about everything you say if it has your opinion in it there's a problem.

I think you're being a little too defensive. Are you honestly that afraid of people disagreeing with you?

I could say Metalica, not sure if there's one or two Ls, is power metal and someone would come back with a negative response so i'm just not going to.

Well, duh there'd be a negative response. Metallica is not, nor have they ever been power metal. So naturally is you named them as a power metal band, fans of the genre would be displeased.

Power metal is defined by bombast and melodrama. It requires a high degree of musicianship because of the various songwriting styles it can encompass. The melody section is always prominent and tight, and the rhythm section is driving and loud, often with a lot of double-bass drumming. Vocalists tend ot have classical and threatrical training to develop belting tones and vibrato.

Within power metal, there are a lot of different bands and styles. Blind Guardian and Savatage are radically different, for example. And Gamma Ray is worlds apart from Wuthering Heights.

[Lord Abortion]

Depends. The latest album has a different vocalist, though most of the mp3s I've *ahem* acquired are off of the new album with Nils Andersson on vocals. Nils is like a folk-y, Celtic/Danish version of Dio.
they sound great, I'll DL that song tonight

[Tillius]

This is a7x123, replying to steerpike. Because since everyone has argued against my views in all of my threads I got banned and I think it's b/s. Last thread I put out was for my friend about the band name and I got in trouble for it but there are like 3 or 4 others that have been on for awhile and they're not banned. I guess I got chosen cause everyone else has a problem with my opinion. I didn't try to argue either all I asked is if Insignia is a good name and everyone had to be stupid about it. Well I'm banned now so it doesn't matter anymore. Maybe everyone should just listen to others opinions instead of getting pissed about it. That's all. :)

[IheartSP]

Wow Steerpike this Wuthering Heights is great! I love the folk melodies mixed with the distortion guitar. The singing is good too. It's my kinda powermetal, I'm not into stuff thats really cheesy, I can't stand Dragonforce and I like Stratovarius but only the non-cheesy stuff, this isn't like that at all though.

[Stoic]

I downloaded this track too. It's indeed bardic in the Blind Guardian way and I love it. I was kind of discouraged about this band due to some reviews on metal-archives and some song I had heard a while ago and dint like (again I picked the wrong song I suppose, dont ask I dont remember!). But this is brilliant, it has converted me :)

Wow Steerpike this Wuthering Heights is great! I love the folk melodies mixed with the distortion guitar. The singing is good too. It's my kinda powermetal, I'm not into stuff thats really cheesy, I can't stand Dragonforce and I like Stratovarius but only the non-cheesy stuff, this isn't like that at all though.

I'm not big of fan of cheesy power either. Have you checked Tad Morose, Persuader, Slough Feg and Sabaton yet? If not I think you'll like them.

[Steerpike]

This is a7x123, replying to steerpike. Because since everyone has argued against my views in all of my threads I got banned and I think it's b/s. Last thread I put out was for my friend about the band name and I got in trouble for it but there are like 3 or 4 others that have been on for awhile and they're not banned. I guess I got chosen cause everyone else has a problem with my opinion. I didn't try to argue either all I asked is if Insignia is a good name and everyone had to be stupid about it. Well I'm banned now so it doesn't matter anymore. Maybe everyone should just listen to others opinions instead of getting pissed about it. That's all. :)

Get over yourself. You didn't listen to the rules, so you got banned. That's all there is to it. It has absolutely nothing to do with your opinions.

Anyway, I had a feeling you guys would like this. Wuthering Heights is also in the running for next week's spotlight, so if you want to hear more of them, you know who to vote for.

[exup]

dragonforce is cool
i like iron maiden too

[CaptainWaits]

Tree - Wuthering Heights (http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1BS9A6QOPOPTX05IFLEXIF41RW)

I downloaded this, and I like it :)

[CaptainWaits]

Also, today I just found out Luca Turilla has his own band other than Rhapsody. I listened to the album of his I saw, and it was great, just my money was being spent on something else (Hatebreeder).

I haven't heard much of Luca's band, so what could anybody tell me?? Does he compare to Rhapsody??

[RiceMonster]

Also, today I just found out Luca Turilla has his own band other than Rhapsody. I listened to the album of his I saw, and it was great, just my money was being spent on something else (Hatebreeder).

I haven't heard much of Luca's band, so what could anybody tell me?? Does he compare to Rhapsody??
Yeah I was wondering the same thing. From what I've read on metal-archives, Rhapsody is better, but hey you never know.

[black\m/metal]

That Wuthering Heights song is cool, not quite my form of powermetal, but i still thought it was cool and respect the music.

[Tillius]

I listened just fine to the rules I didn't post stuff against it. What I got kicked out for is supposedly starting flairs/arguments. I didn't start any arguments everyone else did to everything I said. It's not worth being in these forums anyways, If you can get kicked out for asking what a good band name is then that's just stupid. I really don't see what the big deal is about it. If you can answer that then do so please cause I would really like to know why that starts so many arguments.

[Tillius]

By the way it wasn't about my opinions it was about everyone getting pissed about what I had to say.

[Hells Bells]

Nice, another power metal thread. :thumb:
So any of you guys going to PowerProg V later this year?

Where is it gonna be? Cause I'm stuck in Canada...

[Hells Bells]

Thanks Steerpike for interoducing us to yet antother great band :thumb:

Definitely a folk element, not only the lyrics, but also the instrumental and vocal styles. I woulddn't be able to say about celtic music cause I don't know too much about it. blah I"ll comment oin this when I'm more sober.

[CaptainWaits]

Where is it gonna be? Cause I'm stuck in Canada...

Yeh I'm stuck in Canada too. I'd like to see more info on this

[Steerpike]

It's not worth being in these forums anyways, If you can get kicked out for asking what a good band name is then that's just stupid. I really don't see what the big deal is about it. If you can answer that then do so please cause I would really like to know why that starts so many arguments.

You'll never get a serious answer to a thread like that. You're better off asking people whose opinions you know can trust. The only reason I occassionally ask for opinions of my writing and things like that in the community thread is because I've been here so long and am on friendly terms with the regulars. Several of them, I respect and value their opinions. You're a newbie. You need more time to build up a proper reputation.

Furthermore, this is the internet. People are going to be jokesters, opinionated, elitist, rude, stuck-up, or any combination there-of, just like real life. Either learn to deal with that, or leave the internet entirely.

Sorry, but I can't be any more blunt with you, because that's the short and long of it. If you're not mature enough to handle the idea that not everyone around here is as saintly Mother Teresa, you're too naive to be using the internet.

Stick around if you think you can deal with the occassional argument. This place is a great resource for exposing yourself to new music. But if you can't cope, leave and save yourself the headache.

Anyway, your ban should be lifted soon. It was probably only 24 hours and 3 days tops. The mods are getting very strict around here lately because of how many people have been getting out of control this summer. They need to tighten things up to restore order.

Thanks Steerpike for interoducing us to yet antother great band :thumb:

Definitely a folk element, not only the lyrics, but also the instrumental and vocal styles. I woulddn't be able to say about celtic music cause I don't know too much about it. blah I"ll comment oin this when I'm more sober.

I'd like to take credit for this, but Frailandbedazzled deserves the credit. He mentioned Wuthering Heights to us back in the fall, and I've been trying desperately to find some of their work ever since. It finally paid off.

[Stoic]

Hey Steerpike, I'm listening to this Tree song by Wuthering Heights again. I get the same feeling Nightfall by Blind Guardian gives me and I love it! Any other song suggestions (I dont want to pick the wrong song again)? How about their albums, what's their best one?

[Steerpike]

Of the stuff I've heard, I really think Far Beyond the Madding Crowd is their best album to date. Try to track down the Longing for the Woods trilogy off that album. Pure quality.

Their earlier albums are more proggy, but FBTMC is where the power/folk elements really stand out.

[Lord Abortion]

I really like that wuthering heights song and can see the BG comparison fitting well

looking forward to them surely being in the spotlight next month...

[NewSyn]

I'm here to say sorry if I seemed to defensive I just didn't want to answer most of the questions cause if I did there was someone to talk crap to back it up, and that had already happened to me alot before, I guess cause i'm a newbie and I didn't want to get banned. So sorry, and thanks for letting me know steerpike that the ban could be lifted, still isn't but atleast I know. Well hopefully it will It's been about two days.

[NewSyn]

I'm just going to keep using this screen name anyways, I like it better. This is a7x123.

[Steerpike]

I'm here to say sorry if I seemed to defensive I just didn't want to answer most of the questions cause if I did there was someone to talk crap to back it up, and that had already happened to me alot before, I guess cause i'm a newbie and I didn't want to get banned. So sorry, and thanks for letting me know steerpike that the ban could be lifted, still isn't but atleast I know. Well hopefully it will It's been about two days.

It's water under the bridge now, but you have to remember not to be so defensive. You have to be ready to admit you're wrong when proven so and realize that there are going to be arguments here.

Few people will debate that Avenged Sevenfold's new album made a distinct shift toward power metal, but you really need to pay attention to the others here to fully understand the genre. Trust me, it really pays to listen around here and not act defensive when someone contradicts a statement you made.

[NewSyn]

Okay cool. :thumb: Now what is the folk metal mix stuff you have been talking about. Not sure of it never heard of a mix like that.

[Steerpike]

Tree - Wuthering Heights (http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1BS9A6QOPOPTX05IFLEXIF41RW)

This dowload should still be good. Give it a listen and tell us what you think. It's a mixture of power metal, some prog, and Celtic folk music.

[NewSyn]

Steerpike, howcome you avatar is bigger than everyone else's. I want to put a custom one in but if I make it too small it looks like crap.

[Steerpike]

Technically it isn't. I cropped the edges off in Photoshop to make it fit the absolute maximum size permitted.

[NewSyn]

have to wait for the download

[Steerpike]

Yeah, YSI has been kind of slow lately. Take your time.

[Moses]

Steerpike, howcome you avatar is bigger than everyone else's. I want to put a custom one in but if I make it too small it looks like crap.
You could also win the drum off in the Drum section of the site. The winner gets a big avatar.

[Dark Knight]

Are ironware,heavenly , avantasia power metal bands?

[NewSyn]

I play the Lead guitar and the Drums but I hate to write it down, like to tab it out. I preffer to just memorize it then. It takes too long.

[Steerpike]

Are ironware,heavenly , avantasia power metal bands?

Don't believe I'm familiar with Ironware, but Heavenly and Avantasia are power metal, yes.

Avantasia is the side project of Edguy's lead singer, so also check them out.

[Lord Abortion]

can someone upload some edguy please?

I would like to hear them...

[Steerpike]

I'll rip and burn some tracks off of Hellfire Club, their best album yet.

I'll start with Down to the Devil and King of Fools. I'll probably also put pu Lavatory Love Machine, The Navigator, and The Piper Never Dies if you guys like the frist two songs.

[Dark Knight]

Don't believe I'm familiar with Ironware, but Heavenly and Avantasia are power metal, yes.

Avantasia is the side project of Edguy's lead singer, so also check them out.


Avantasia 's my 0ne of favourite....by the way, what category do they belong to? i mean are they symphonic band? I have checkout their webpage, seems not much information i can get from it....

[Steerpike]

Yes, they are symphonic. Edguy's earliest music had a similar approach.

I personally prefer their new stripped-down approach, but still appreciate their symphonic metal days.

[Stoic]

Of the stuff I've heard, I really think Far Beyond the Madding Crowd is their best album to date. Try to track down the Longing for the Woods trilogy off that album. Pure quality.

Their earlier albums are more proggy, but FBTMC is where the power/folk elements really stand out.

Alright, I'll look for these songs and...

looking forward to them surely being in the spotlight next month...

:)

[Steerpike]

Down to the Devil - Edguy (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=07613WS5X3LM80MUTL9X2X4358)
King of Fools - Edguy (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2DKGHDADSF84U0AQQFIM0FZFCT)

Here's two songs for you guys. The first I consider one of my personal theme songs. The second was the first radio single off of Hellfire Club.

If you like what you hear, let me know and I'll put up some more uploads.

[NewSyn]

This dowload should still be good. Give it a listen and tell us what you think. It's a mixture of power metal, some prog, and Celtic folk music.

I like the music but i'm not to fond of the singer. He can sing hit the notes but he sounds weird to me. The music is good though, there are some awesome solos in it.

[Steerpike]

Could be his Danish accent. I actually really like singers with accents. Gives the vocals that extra dash of color. Timo Kotipelto and Rolf Kasparek especially. And I definately enjoy Nils Johansson's singing. Reminds me of Dio.

[Lord Abortion]

I'll D/L it later, my wireless connection is at the stage where it waits until I try and download something and then goes hahahaha **** off...

[Steerpike]

I'll D/L it later, my wireless connecion is at the stage where it waits until I try and download something and then goes hahahaha **** off...

Mine doesn't even wait until I try to download something. It just goes out whenever it feels like it. So yeah, I feel your pain.

[Stoic]

Although they sound quite similar I prefer Avantasia to Edguy but in general this is not the kind of power I like. As far as vocalists are concerned I want them to have grind in their voice like Hansi Kursch or Russell Allen. Joakim Broden from Sabaton is pretty special too and has accent. In an interview he said he always liked singers with accent. Steerpike have you checked Sabaton yet?

[Lord Abortion]

Mine doesn't even wait until I try to download something. It just goes out whenever it feels like it. So yeah, I feel your pain.
it does that too, just seems more prevalent in the middle of a download... :upset:

[Steerpike]

Although they sound quite similar I prefer Avantasia to Edguy but in general this is not the kind of power I like. As far as vocalists are concerned I want them to have grind in their voice like Hansi Kursch or Russell Allen. Joakim Broden from Sabaton is pretty special too and has accent. In an interview he said he always liked singers with accent. Steerpike have you checked Sabaton yet?

Have you heard Hellfire Club yet? Tobias can really put a nice snarl in his voice when he chooses to.

As for Sabaton, I have some downloads of them right now that I was going to listen to after dinner along with Jag Panzer.

[Stoic]

Have you heard Hellfire Club yet? Tobias can really put a nice snarl in his voice when he chooses to.

yeah sure I have quite a few times on the radio and saw an edguy video clip on TV (it was this song if I'm not mistaken). I know what you mean but I want to get this more often, not just when the vocalist chooses to :p

As for Sabaton, I have some downloads of them right now that I was going to listen to after dinner along with Jag Panzer.

Alright but dont forget to listen to them otherwise you might miss something really good.

[Steerpike]

yeah sure I have quite a few times on the radio and saw an edguy video clip on TV (it was this song if I'm not mistaken). I know what you mean but I want to get this more often, not just when the vocalist chooses to :p

Ah. Well, if you want, I can at least upload an mp3 of The Navigator for you. It's got the sort of vocals you like and a d[/size=2]a[/size]mn great chorus you just want to sing along with.

Alright but dont forget to listen to them otherwise you might miss something really good.

It's not like I'm doing anything else today.

[Stoic]

Ah. Well, if you want, I can at least upload an mp3 of The Navigator for you. It's got the sort of vocals you like and a d[/size=2]a[/size]mn great chorus you just want to sing along with.

sure, I'd love to listen to this song :)

/are you on the whole day because you quit your job? :p

[Steerpike]

Yes. Today, I don't have to lift a damn finger, and I intend to enjoy that for at least this weekend.

Anyway, I'll have it up in about 10 or 15 minutes.

[Stoic]

Yes. Today, I don't have to lift a **** finger, and I intend to enjoy that for at least this weekend.

Have fun :cool:

I'll have it up in about 10 or 15 minutes.

I wont go anywhere :) unless PC crashes again...

[Steerpike]

The Navigator - Edguy (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=123A11MDXHKPQ2GZEH75U5WNLS)

While I'm thinking of it, Stoic, have you heard Tarot yet?

[Stoic]

Heard some random songs a while ago and liked Marco Hietala's vocals but didnt go further.

/downloads

[Steerpike]

You really should check out their album Suffer Our Pleasures. They're arguably the most ***-kicking power metal band ever.

[Shadows Within]

can someone name some other good power metal besides tarot?

[Stoic]

I'm actually listening to some samples off this album on cduniverse at the moment.

The Navigator is awesome, Tobias can really do a lot and he's still so young. I think song kind of converted me Mr Steerpike :)

can someone name some other good power metal besides tarot?

Blind Guardian is certainly an ideal pick. The rest will be hostory :cool:

[Steerpike]

can someone name some other good power metal besides tarot?

Nightwish
Wuthering Heights
Blind Guardian
Edguy
Stratovarius
Angra
Helloween
Gamma Ray
Lost Horizon
Human Fortess
Running Wild
Kamelot

The Navigator is awesome, Tobias can really do a lot and he's still so young. I think song kind of converted me Mr Steerpike :)

:cool: See everybody? I'm always right. \m/

[Shadows Within]

Nightwish
Wuthering Heights
Blind Guardian
Edguy
Stratovarius
Angra
Helloween
Gamma Ray
Human Fortess
Running Wild
tks also would three inches of blood be power metal i would think that because they have that song "destroy the orcs" that guys voice freaks me out too much

[Stoic]

Human Fortress! Another awesome vocalist, defenders of the crown is a really good album.

:cool: See everybody? I'm always right. \m/

You just know your music well :p

[Shadows Within]

are there any power metal bands like A7Xs new CD i like that stuff

[Steerpike]

tks also would three inches of blood be power metal i would think that because they have that song "destroy the orcs" that guys voice freaks me out too much

Well... technically they are power metal, but I don't feel that they're a particularly good example of the genre.

You just know your music well :p

When your life revolves around the arts, it's kind of a given.

are there any power metal bands like A7Xs new CD i like that stuff

I listened to bit off that album just now. I wasn't particularly impressed, but it does bear a resemblence to Tarot. Sort of.

The vocal harmonies sounded a little tinny and the guitar riffs were a little muddy, while most power metal bands have much cleaner production. Overall, I'd say your safest bets would be:

A Night at the Opera - Blind Guardian
Suffer Our Pleasures - Tarot
Under Jolly Roger - Running Wild
Once - Nightwish
Hellfire Club - Edguy
Hall of the Mountain King - Savatage

EDIT: Whoops. Didn't mean to double-post there.

EDIT: Fixed.

[Lord Abortion]

-Laihoistheman

I would strongly reccommend listening to Iced earth
then you will fall to your knees and weep tears of purest metal at the fact you will never hear a better band (well unless you listen to maiden) in all your helpless, metal crazed life

[Steerpike]

-Laihoistheman

I would strongly reccommend listening to Iced earth
then you will fall to your knees and weep tears of purest metal at the fact you will never hear a better band (well unless you listen to maiden) in all your helpless, metal crazed life

I can't believe I forgot Iced Earth. The heat must be getting to me.

[Lord Abortion]

I can't believe I forgot Iced Earth. The heat must be getting to me.
Just checking you hadn't gone insane over there and started forgetting amazing bands :lol:

[Shadows Within]

-Laihoistheman

I would strongly reccommend listening to Iced earth
then you will fall to your knees and weep tears of purest metal at the fact you will never hear a better band (well unless you listen to maiden) in all your helpless, metal crazed life
i know iced earth and iron maiden i loke maiden but i dident really care for iced earth

[Steerpike]

i know iced earth and iron maiden i loke maiden but i dident really care for iced earth

What songs did you hear?

[Shadows Within]

i also listened to blind guardian and iced earth from there demons and wizards album (i dont think its acurate but thats what t said when i downloaded it. i like blood on my hands and my last sunrise

[Steerpike]

i also listened to blind guardian and iced earth from there demons and wizards album (i dont think its acurate but thats what t said when i downloaded it. i like blood on my hands and my last sunrise

Demons and Wizards is a side-project of Jon Schaffer and Hansi Kursch. It's neither Iced Earth, nor Blind Guardian.

Great music though.

[Shattered_Future]

I'm suprised nobody has mentioned Sonata Arctica...they play great power metal. :confused:

[Steerpike]

Haven't heard enough of them to make a fair judgment yet.

[Shattered_Future]

Try purchasing, or at least getting stuff from Ecliptica (sp?). From what I've heard off of it, it is by far their best album.

I have Reckoning Night...it's a bit different from their earlier albums...not as good, but still a decent listen.

[CaptainWaits]

I'm suprised nobody has mentioned Sonata Arctica...they play great power metal. :confused:

That's the one power metal band I don't appeal to, other than Hammerfall.

[Lord Abortion]

I must have mentioned sonata at some point in this thread,
I really like them, reckoning night is a great album as is winterheart's guild

[Brew]

Apparently Sonata don't like being referred to as Power Metal, they consider themselves Heavy Metal.

Either way, they're 'kin amazing. Kakko's voice is beautiful.

I saw Human Fortress mentioned on the last page...I've only got about 4 songs by them but they're really good, I'd get an album but they're too expensive :(

[IheartSP]

Sonata is definately Power Metal, Heavy Metal is like Maiden. I don't like them, way too cheesy for me and it's not focused nearly enough on the guitar.

[Stoic]

I saw Human Fortress mentioned on the last page...I've only got about 4 songs by them but they're really good, I'd get an album but they're too expensive :(

How much do their albums cost?

Sonata is definately Power Metal, Heavy Metal is like Maiden

yup

[Steerpike]

I feel your pain on expensive albums. I've pirated most of the tracks from MSG's Assault Attack, but want to get the real thing. Problem is, it's an out-of-circulation import, so the copies still available for sale go for over $30 on Amazon.

[Stoic]

I feel your pain on expensive albums. I've pirated most of the tracks from MSG's Assault Attack, but want to get the real thing. Problem is, it's an out-of-circulation import, so the copies still available for sale go for over $30 on Amazon.

*sigh*
this reminds me of original Psychotic Waltz CDs costing 30euros each :upset:

I feel guilty spending money on CDs and at the same time I feel guilty downloading them from the net.

[Brew]

The average Power Metal album costs £16 in England, depending on where you go.

It sucks :(

[Shattered_Future]

Hmmm...

Power metal in America costs...about 16-25 bucks an album.

I feel your pain...i got no money. :upset:

[Brew]

$16 = roughly £8

I'd love to go over to America armed with around £100/roughly $185 to just spend on cd's.

[Stoic]

11 to 18 euros here. Second hand rule though like yesterday when I bought a Symphony X album for 5 euros :cool:

[Lord Abortion]

That's why amazon is so important over here

Blind guardian albums

HMV import- £20
amazon used and new- £6

[Shadows Within]

Demons and Wizards is a side-project of Jon Schaffer and Hansi Kursch. It's neither Iced Earth, nor Blind Guardian.

Great music though.
i knew it wasnt right

[Lord Abortion]

I will proceed to link you to all the iced earth songs you should listen to to start with

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8727338&postcount=2339

[black\m/metal]

I'd reccomend the Pure Evil live. Soooo sweet. I love that song.

[black\m/metal]

Are there any fans of Hammerfall here? Nobody seems to talk about them much, but they're the band that got me into powermetal.

[extreme_191]

Hammerfall is hit or miss with me, although I only have one of their albums. They can be quite catchy.

I can understand where Strombland's (sp?) influences come from when it comes to his guitar work, especially his solos. He's actually a decent drummer.

As for Power metal I definately need more essential albums.
To this date I have Nevermore's Enemies of Reality, Blind Guardian's A Night At The Opera, COB-FTR, and Hammerfall-To The Brave. I need more...

I'll get another BG album for sure.

[Brew]

Does anyone in here know the band Stille Volk? They're very folky, very good aswell from what I've heard.

[Steerpike]

Well, just finished listening to some Sabaton and Jag Panzer. I think I prefer the former.

Sabaton has a strong Iced Earth/Manowar sort of feel. Stuff you can really headbang to.

Jag Panzer is talented, but I think their guitarist needs to ease up a little. I lose interest in the solos after a while because it's just one big sixteenth note melody most of the time.

[Stoic]

Sabaton has a strong Iced Earth/Manowar sort of feel. Stuff you can really headbang to.

So I guess you liked them :) Sure the have the Iced Earth/Manowar but they're quite special as far as their riffage is concerned. They have this neoclassical touch, if you know what I mean.

[Lord Abortion]

I'd reccomend the Pure Evil live. Soooo sweet. I love that song.
that may be the best intro riff to a song ever, so so cool

Np-blind guardian- the maiden and the minstrel night

[Stoic]

^The BG song that plays in my head for months now is Mordred's Song


Does anyone in here know the band Stille Volk? They're very folky, very good aswell from what I've heard.

No, this is the first time I've heard of them.

/goes to metal acrhives

[CaptainWaits]

Does anyone in here know the band Stille Volk? They're very folky, very good aswell from what I've heard.

I recognize the name. Never heard them though.

/follows Stoic into MA

[Brew]

I'll upload the song I have by them for you all.

[CaptainWaits]

I'll upload the song I have by them for you all.

That'd be great, cause they seem to be a fairly unknown band.

[Brew]

Stille Volk - Pan Domna Poc (http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0RHYU30PVBGUD1S23LDVNWHIGP)

Enjoy :)

[Stoic]

they seem to be a fairly unknown band

Indeed. Thanks for the upload, feedback later ;)

/downloads
/turns off PC
/dizzy :upset:

[Lord Abortion]

Edguy were great- cheers Alex- The vocalist sounds very Bruce-like to me

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:cool: See everybody? I'm always right. \m/

Mhm. I'm now a fan of Savatage, Wuthering Heights and Edguy. :thumb: Thanks much.

[Steerpike]

Edguy were great- cheers Alex- The vocalist sounds very Bruce-like to me

Bruce is Toby's main influence. I think it's great that Edguy aren't afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves.

Mhm. I'm now a fan of Savatage, Wuthering Heights and Edguy. :thumb: Thanks much.

My dogged determination is paying off.

If anyone's interested, I'm thinking of uploading Lavatory Love Machine by Edguy. They're possibly the only power metal band that could write a song about the Mile High Club and make it sound good. :cool:

[Lord Abortion]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8452630&postcount=1087

I remember I brought LH up a while ago and frail said he was a fan...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

My dogged determination is paying off.

If anyone's interested, I'm thinking of uploading Lavatory Love Machine by Edguy. They're possibly the only power metal band that could write a song about the Mile High Club and make it sound good. :cool:

:wave: I'll take it.

[Steerpike]

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8452630&postcount=1087

I remember I brought LH up a while ago and frail said he was a fan...

This week's spotlight, actually. Thoroughly awesome. I turned Jason into a fan with the uploads.

:wave: I'll take it.

Give it about 10-15 minutes.

[Lord Abortion]

This week's spotlight, actually. Thoroughly awesome. I turned Jason into a fan with the uploads.
.
I know, I posted there like 5 or 6 times :lol:

you are going crazy...

[Steerpike]

I know, I posted there like 5 or 6 times :lol:

you are going crazy...

....... Oh yeah! It's all coming back to me now!

Sadly, that's becoming my catch phrase these days.

[Steerpike]

Apologies for the double-post.

Lavatory Love Machine - Edguy (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=22VT797KZR21O2JPZC0S4B55UG)

[CaptainWaits]

Stille Volk - Pan Domna Poc (http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0RHYU30PVBGUD1S23LDVNWHIGP)

Enjoy :)

Awesome. It's now currently downloading at 4.35 KB/sec. O how I love my dial-up :)

[Stoic]

so, it was pretty fun to listen but still way too folkish (=no metal elements in there).

[Kronos]

Steerpike is also wholly responsible for my recent and on-going (and expensive) love affair with Running Wild (have you any idea how many albums that band has made?)

[Lord Abortion]

I will buy a running wild album soon

wouldn't it be the greatest thing ever if there was a ZOMBIE-PIRATE metal band!?
wow...

[Steerpike]

Steerpike is also wholly responsible for my recent and on-going (and expensive) love affair with Running Wild (have you any idea how many albums that band has made?)

They're pushing the 25th year anniversary now. Rolf is showing no signs of slowing down, either.

I noticed that I do tend to bankrupt people when I show them new music. Lucas is now determined to get Ozric Tentacles' whole discography. All 25 albums.

I will buy a running wild album soon

wouldn't it be the greatest thing ever if there was a ZOMBIE-PIRATE metal band!?
wow...

(imagines that for a minute)

... Dude... That would put me into geek-overdrive.

[Kronos]

I will buy a running wild album soon

wouldn't it be the greatest thing ever if there was a ZOMBIE-PIRATE metal band!?
wow...

You ought to get them via Amazon; I only paid £6.80 for Black Hand Inn :)
but I did wait 3 weeks or so to get it. Anticipation always makes the receiving even sweeter tho'

[WetNoodle]

Bruce is Toby's main influence. I think it's great that Edguy aren't afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves.



My dogged determination is paying off.

If anyone's interested, I'm thinking of uploading Lavatory Love Machine by Edguy. They're possibly the only power metal band that could write a song about the Mile High Club and make it sound good. :cool:

Thanks for Uploading it. i've been looking like mad for it and I can't find it.

Probably my favorite song off of Hellfire club too. (the video's good too)

Edguy is one of my favorite power metal bands alogn with Sonata Arctica and Helloween.

By the way, has anyone head Helloween's new song "Mrs. God"?
It's...Different.

[Lord Abortion]

zombies= my favourite subject
pirates= my second favourite subject
metal= my overall life
ah...

[Steerpike]

You ought to get them via Amazon; I only paid £6.80 for Black Hand Inn :)
but I did wait 3 weeks or so to get it. Anticipation always makes the receiving even sweeter tho'

I've actually contemplated naming my band (when I actually form one in the future) The Holy Dragonmen in honor of Running Wild and that awesome album.

[Kronos]

Other untapped genres could include "Smuggler Metal", or "Highwayman Metal" or even "Monk Metal"......
/nips off to find a mask and pistol

[Steerpike]

Thanks for Uploading it. i've been looking like mad for it and I can't find it.

Here you go:
Apologies for the double-post.

Lavatory Love Machine - Edguy (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=22VT797KZR21O2JPZC0S4B55UG)

It was only a few posts back.

By the way, has anyone head Helloween's new song "Mrs. God"?
It's...Different.

No. Can you upload an mp3 of it?

[Steerpike]

Other untapped genres could include "Smuggler Metal", or "Highwayman Metal" or even "Monk Metal"......
/nips off to find a mask and pistol

Sabaton could be considered War Metal. Other power metal sub-genres worthy of contemplation:

Ninja/Samurai Metal
Racketeer Metal (like Al Capone)
Shaolin Metal
Desert Metal
Jungle Metal
Wild West Metal
Cyberpunk Metal

EDIT: Oops. Double-posted again. Please don't ban!

[WetNoodle]

No. Can you upload an mp3 of it?

Hmm. I'll try, It's kinda Illegal-y since the single isnt out I have the song for some reason.

What do I use. Yousendit?

[Steerpike]

What do I use. Yousendit?

That works best.

As for it being illegal, technically the way we use YSI could be considered file-sharing, so it's not that different anyway.

[Kronos]

I've actually contemplated naming my band (when I actually form one in the future) The Holy Dragonmen in honor of Running Wild and that awesome album.

not "Mr Deadhead" then?
only kidding. "The Brotherhood" would also be a cool name for a Running Wild-esque Pirate Metal band

[Lord Abortion]

I have never realy heard much halloween, I looked at a couple of albums and they seemed cool and a couple looked crap

ATTN:: shadowstalker
if you read this, I want to talk to you dude

[WetNoodle]

That works best.

As for it being illegal, technically the way we use YSI could be considered file-sharing, so it's not that different anyway.


Allright when i get home later tonight I'll upload it.

Warning: The song is different to what helloween did with Rabbit dont come easy. Yet it's still pretty darn good.

Little Bass solo thingy
Mid tempo.
A Sheep baaing.

Good Song :)

[shadow_stalker]

ATTN:: shadowstalker
if you read this, I want to talk to you dude
you on msn now?

Anyone ever listend to Cryonic Temple?

[Steerpike]

I only have a couple songs from them, but it's good stuff.

[CaptainWaits]

Stille Volk - Pan Domna Poc (http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0RHYU30PVBGUD1S23LDVNWHIGP)

Enjoy :)

Cool. It's good Unique Celtic Music. It wasn't quite what I thought it'd be, I was thinking a little more metal influenced. But I like the song neverless

[Stoic]

*sigh*

I couldnt get anyone into the mighty Slough Feg

/goes to the corner and cries

[Steerpike]

*sigh*

I couldnt get anyone into the mighty Slough Feg

/goes to the corner and cries

I've been trying to find some of their stuff, but have turned up empty.

For some reason, YSI won't let me play ball with dowloading. It lets me upload fine, though.

[shadow_stalker]

*sigh*

I couldnt get anyone into the mighty Slough Feg

/goes to the corner and cries
i kind of like a song i heard by them, it was called professor's theme i think, twas pretty cool.

Advise an album by them.

[Kronos]

*sigh*

I couldnt get anyone into the mighty Slough Feg

/goes to the corner and cries

Might be because they appear to be named after a crap town in Southern England

[Stoic]

I've been trying to find some of their stuff, but have turned up empty.

For some reason, YSI won't let me play ball with dowloading. It lets me upload fine, though.

Yeah, their stuff is hard to get but fanboys (ME) always have their way. They used to have songs available for download in their site but not anymore :(. You're missing an incredible band Mr Steerpike, in a fair world they would be supporting bands like dio and maiden. Maybe I could upload some tracks (again!) on megaupload if my computer doesnt crash (again!).

i kind of like a song i heard by them, it was called professor's theme i think, twas pretty cool.

Advise an album by them.

All their albums are class. Get whichever you can find. The song you heard is off Traveller, their most "experimental" let us say release with less folk influence.

EDIT

Might be because they appear to be named after a crap town in Southern England

:lol:
I didnt know there was a town named like this. Their full name used to be (until this year) The Lord Weird Slough Feg and they were named after a chatacter in ancient irish mythology

[shadow_stalker]

I will put traveller in my 'to get' list.

[Stoic]

Good luck finding it :thumb:

[Lord Abortion]

Slough the town= crap it's where "the office" is set...

[Stoic]

huh? what's wrong with this town anyway? :confused:

[shadow_stalker]

Good luck finding it :thumb:
that sounds like a challenge :D

[Kronos]

huh? what's wrong with this town anyway? :confused:

It's regarded in England as one of the archetypal awful, drab, unwaveringly dreary post-war expansion type towns that have no character and no redeeming features of interest. Along with Welwyn Garden City, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell and a few others that are too dull to even dignify with with a mention.
Unrelenting mediocrity.

[shadow_stalker]

It's regarded in England as one of the archetypal awful, drab, unwaveringly dreary post-war expansion type towns that have no character and no redeeming features of interest. Along with Welwyn Garden City, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell and a few others that are too dull to even dignify with with a mention.
Unrelenting mediocrity.
Sounds like Sunderland

[Stoic]

It's regarded in England as one of the archetypal awful, drab, unwaveringly dreary post-war expansion type towns that have no character and no redeeming features of interest. Along with Welwyn Garden City, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell and a few others that are too dull to even dignify with with a mention.
Unrelenting mediocrity.

wow I had to find these world in my dictionary, this post was indeed very english :D

We're lucky we werent born in such a town!

[Kronos]

Sounds like Sunderland

But minus the proud industrial heritage

[Lord Abortion]

But minus the proud industrial heritage
and plus a horrible smell of **** that pervades the whole, godforsaken place

and Titch... you live in Haltwhistle, so you know... :lol:

[Kronos]

wow I had to find these world in my dictionary, this post was indeed very english :D

We're lucky we werent born in such a town!

Indeed we are.
PS it's not just english people who write like me - Steerpike has been known for his pertinant use of descriptive prose for ages on this forum, and he is American :)

[Shattered_Future]

I wish i was English... :upset:

Or even ANYTHING besides American... :evil:

[Steerpike]

PS it's not just english people who write like me - Steerpike has been known for his pertinant use of descriptive prose for ages on this forum, and he is American :)

True. Proof that our President's rather shaky relationship with words is not indicative of all Americans.

[Kronos]

and plus a horrible smell of **** that pervades the whole, godforsaken place

and Titch... you live in Haltwhistle, so you know... :lol:

Sunderland sounds like a Type 42 Frigate in town form. :lol:

[shadow_stalker]

It would be cool to live in somewhere like finland.

[Steerpike]

It would be cool to live in somewhere like finland.

Finland seems to be where the cool people live these days.

[Kronos]

True. Proof that our President's rather shaky relationship with words is not indicative of all Americans.

Indeed, I can "affermify" that statement! :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

It would be cool to live in somewhere like finland.

I always wanted to take a trip to Finland...

[Kronos]

Finland seems to be where the cool people live these days.

Finland is 100% great. I want to live there when I get enough money.
PS my hairdresser is Finnish. Yay! (and she's a girl) :)

[shadow_stalker]

Finland seems to be where the cool people live these days.
Too bad about th high suicide rate. :lol:

It would be easier to get me some sonata cds there, plus i would have to fork out £16+ for them :angry:

[Shadows]

I always wanted to take a trip to Finland...
They have a beautiful, sunny, tropical climate over there. :rolleyes:

It would be very cool, though. Anywhere in Scandinavia.

[Steerpike]

And it would the best place to go for a Tarot concert.

[shadow_stalker]

This may seem like a sexist question and im sorry but, is it true that chicks in finland are pretty much all really hot?

[Steerpike]

This may seem like a sexist question and im sorry but, is it true that chicks in finland are pretty much all really hot?

I've actually read that Finnish and Eastern European women are currently dominating the modelling business.

[Stoic]

True. Proof that our President's rather shaky relationship with words is not indicative of all Americans.

:lol:

watch the thread, 3 slough feg songs are coming soon (on megaupload, which is slower than YSI)

It would be cool to live in somewhere like finland.

sweden for me :D. I like these countries too

[Kronos]

This may seem like a sexist question and im sorry but, is it true that chicks in finland are pretty much all really hot?

Yup, you know that usually like 1 in 10 girls are hot, and the other 9 aren't? Well over there it's the other way round. Seriously. They make the girls in Sweden look ordinary

[shadow_stalker]

Lord Abortion pack your bags we are going to finland!

[Cain]

Just got a Sonata Arctica CD today. It's pretty good. :)

[Steerpike]

Yup, you know that usually like 1 in 10 girls are hot, and the other 9 aren't? Well over there it's the other way round. Seriously. They make the girls in Sweden look ordinary

Sounds kind of like NYC.

And I'm stuck in Pittsburgh.

[shadow_stalker]

Just got a Sonata Arctica CD today. It's pretty good. :)
ooh which one, which one?

[Steerpike]

Ninja/Samurai Metal
Racketeer Metal (like Al Capone)
Shaolin Metal
Desert Metal
Jungle Metal
Wild West Metal
Cyberpunk Metal

Well, despite the fact that none of you phillistines thought these were good ideas, they got me thinking anyway, so now I have to write some songs that would fit the descriptions.

[Cain]

ooh which one, which one?

Reckoning Night. The review I read on BN music was super sarcastic, but I love it. Great vocals.

[Steerpike]

Reckoning Night. The review I read on BN music was super sarcastic, but I love it. Great vocals.

I've noticed that power metal in general gets a pretty bad reception from reviewers.

[Stoic]

Slough Feg
How should 00s traditional metal sound

off Traveller 2003
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=30OSOTF0

off Down Among the Deadmen 2000
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=31DVDH1F

off Twilight of the Idols 1999
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=31AM5OSB(just follow the lyrics :lol: )
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=310OWKTJ

[shadow_stalker]

Reckoning Night. The review I read on BN music was super sarcastic, but I love it. Great vocals.
That is a great album, wildfire is deffinatly one of the highlights of that album for me.

I might get 'eliptica' or 'silence' by them next.

[Lord Abortion]

Lord Abortion pack your bags we are going to finland!
YAY!
super hot chicks AND power metal??!!
count me in!

my selene is my favourite RN track

[Stoic]

I've noticed that power metal in general gets a pretty bad reception from reviewers.

In my country Rhapsody=Hollywood metal :p

[shadow_stalker]

Slough Feg
How should 00s traditional metal sound

off Traveller 2003
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=30OSOTF0

off Down Among the Deadmen 2000
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=31DVDH1F

off Twilight of the Idols 1999
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=31AM5OSB(just follow the lyrics :lol: )
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=310OWKTJ
good stuff :thumb:

not too fond of that website though :upset: