Opeth

[Flynn]

Hey Flynn, I know this is old as hell, but this post interested me:


Why the M(m?)etallica hate?


I can't remember that post, It was probably when I first started posting here and just posted my thoughts to let people know how I felt about them, I don't know. What does it matter though? I hang around people that listen to Rap and say they can't stand Opeth, laugh at their music because it's not for them. I respect that because they're into their own mind-set. I have never tried to steer them off of what they like, never once tried to prove (elitism) Opeth's music is far better then anything in their CD collection or anything they've ever heard. I don't pry. But I do give examples.

I don't expect them or anyone else to automattically get into my kind of music because I think it's better then what they listen to, even though our tastes are night and day. I don't care who hates what, who likes what, etc etc...Everyone has their own opinions on all kinds of different things...to each his own. I can't stand Metallica. < Period. I grew up with that music, and yes I definitely respect them a lot for what they've achieved in their life in the Metal scene, yet I still have my reasons why I despise that band.

I have no idea what ignited the fire in my head to post that, but I have to stand by it. To be fair, I will say it was an inappropriate post.

[GenuineImitation]

I can't remember that post, It was probably when I first started posting here and just posted my thoughts to let people know how I felt about them, I don't know. What does it matter though? I hang around people that listen to Rap and say they can't stand Opeth, laugh at their music because it's not for them. I respect that because they're into their own mind-set. I have never tried to steer them off of what they like, never once tried to prove (elitism) Opeth's music is far better then anything in their CD collection or anything they've ever heard. I don't pry. But I do give examples.

I don't expect them or anyone else to automattically get into my kind of music because I think it's better then what they listen to, even though our tastes are night and day. I don't care who hates what, who likes what, etc etc...Everyone has their own opinions on all kinds of different things...to each his own. I can't stand Metallica. < Period. I grew up with that music, and yes I definitely respect them a lot for what they've achieved in their life in the Metal scene, yet I still have my reasons why I despise that band.

I have no idea what ignited the fire in my head to post that, but I have to stand by it. To be fair, I will say it was an inappropriate post.


I agree. I have many friends who listen to rap or pop punk or any other genre besides metal. I dont really care. It would be great if we all listened to metal, but then we wouldnt be unique.

I wish i could have went to that Opeth show that Cain went to.

[Shadows]

I can't remember that post, It was probably when I first started posting here and just posted my thoughts to let people know how I felt about them, I don't know. What does it matter though? I hang around people that listen to Rap and say they can't stand Opeth, laugh at their music because it's not for them. I respect that because they're into their own mind-set. I have never tried to steer them off of what they like, never once tried to prove (elitism) Opeth's music is far better then anything in their CD collection or anything they've ever heard. I don't pry. But I do give examples.

I don't expect them or anyone else to automattically get into my kind of music because I think it's better then what they listen to, even though our tastes are night and day. I don't care who hates what, who likes what, etc etc...Everyone has their own opinions on all kinds of different things...to each his own. I can't stand Metallica. < Period. I grew up with that music, and yes I definitely respect them a lot for what they've achieved in their life in the Metal scene, yet I still have my reasons why I despise that band.

I have no idea what ignited the fire in my head to post that, but I have to stand by it. To be fair, I will say it was an inappropriate post.
I'm the same way. In my environment, metal is an extreme minority among the people who listen to music (which is virtually everyone). I'm the complete opposite of 99% of the people I deal with daily, but I don't like to be condescending or elitistic towards their taste. Opeth or any metal band is not factually better than any rap or pop, it all comes down to personal preference. I do try to expose people to metal when I can though, because I think the music is much better than what the mainstream gives it credit for. I'll give recommendations and CD's for people to listen to, but I don't criticize anyone who says metal isn't for them or doesn't like what I recommend.

For some reason I always envisioned metalheads to be nicer guys. Sure, you can be a badass. Listen to the most extreme music ever written, walk around in black with bullet belts and long hair, flaunting some obscure band on your shirt. I love the metal image. But when people expect metal guys to be very cold, inconsiderate people I like to prove them wrong. No negative behavior should be permanently attached to a genre of music. It's always funny to surprise people by dressing like a stereotypical metalhead and then turning out to be a very polite person.

We've all had those days though. You look back on old posts and wonder what the hell you were thinking. If I could cover up my past here I think I would get a lot more respect from other users, haha.

[Det_Nosnip]

I've found that alot of metalheads tend to be pretty cool and laid back, especially those who are also musicians. One theory is that the music serves as an effective outlet for alot of the kinds of thoughts and emotions that many people repress or express in destructive ways. I do know that nothing calms me down when I'm upset or cheers me up when I'm depressed like a good ole dose of heavy metal. :cool:

[Flynn]

I'm the same way. In my environment, metal is an extreme minority among the people who listen to music (which is virtually everyone). I'm the complete opposite of 99% of the people I deal with daily, but I don't like to be condescending or elitistic towards their taste. Opeth or any metal band is not factually better than any rap or pop, it all comes down to personal preference. I do try to expose people to metal when I can though, because I think the music is much better than what the mainstream gives it credit for. I'll give recommendations and CD's for people to listen to, but I don't criticize anyone who says metal isn't for them or doesn't like what I recommend.

For some reason I always envisioned metalheads to be nicer guys. Sure, you can be a badass. Listen to the most extreme music ever written, walk around in black with bullet belts and long hair, flaunting some obscure band on your shirt. I love the metal image. But when people expect metal guys to be very cold, inconsiderate people I like to prove them wrong. No negative behavior should be permanently attached to a genre of music. It's always funny to surprise people by dressing like a stereotypical metalhead and then turning out to be a very polite person.

We've all had those days though. You look back on old posts and wonder what the hell you were thinking. If I could cover up my past here I think I would get a lot more respect from other users, haha.


Very well said. I agree with everything. I am a completely different person than I was 2 years ago, and yes, If I could cover up my past here, to get out of the fake threads on my account, I'd get more respect from other users as well.

[Jude]

I've found that alot of metalheads tend to be pretty cool and laid back, especially those who are also musicians. One theory is that the music serves as an effective outlet for alot of the kinds of thoughts and emotions that many people repress or express in destructive ways. I do know that nothing calms me down when I'm upset or cheers me up when I'm depressed like a good ole dose of heavy metal. :cool:
There are plenty that are laid back, but for every one of those there's an anal-retentive elitist :\

Although the elitists are probably disproportionately represented on MX.

I just busted out Orchid again last night. Apostle is probably my favorite song on there, but for the most part when I listen to it all I can think about it how it makes me want to listen to Morningrise...the albums are so different it's like Morningrise is the album by a great band and Orchid is a bunch of amateurs trying to rip them off. I'm so glad BRI ended up on Morningrise instead of Orchid, the changes that took place between those albums were only good.
(sorry Flynn :\ )

[MM23]

Opeth is probably my favorite band. There's music, and then there is art. Opeth is one of those few bands that tread across the line into art.

[i am the robots]

Omfg That's So Sentimental.

Opeth Is Freaking Lame You Queer, Omfg They Can Play Music From The Middle Ages As Well As Generic Melodic Death Metal Omfg!

Definately Art.

[Flynn]

Opeth is probably my favorite band. There's music, and then there is art. Opeth is one of those few bands that tread across the line into art.


Well said. They're very artistic indeed.


Omfg That's So Sentimental.

Opeth Is Freaking Lame You Queer, Omfg They Can Play Music From The Middle Ages As Well As Generic Melodic Death Metal Omfg!

Definately Art.


Definitely Art.

[TojesDolan]

Haha grammer nazy.

Anyhow, on the metalhead department... I think I've turned into a nicer person since I got into the more... brutal shades of music, say metal, say Rock. Aside from a number of facts and situations I don't really think is necessary to expose at the moment, I had to change my mind on how I treat people and how I am portrayed. After all, all I have is the way others see me, and the way I treat others is the way I'll be treated.

However, I don't try to be an elitist pig in music terms. Hell, I don't even bring up the music subject when I'm with my friends, because I know they aren't really into it, so I guess my "super wide taste in music" helps a lot, since I listen to dance, electronica, hip hop and several other genres I wouldn't consider to listen on my own, yet I listen to them to have fun.

But yes, metalheads are definitely viewed as weirdos. Stereotypes, me supposes.

eh... and yeah Opeth... eh... I still have a lot to DL... but I'd prefer stop downloading and buy more albums. Probably in the summer or something.

[Killtacular]

Opeth = fun

[Flynn]

Haha grammer nazy.

Anyhow, on the metalhead department... I think I've turned into a nicer person since I got into the more... brutal shades of music, say metal, say Rock. Aside from a number of facts and situations I don't really think is necessary to expose at the moment, I had to change my mind on how I treat people and how I am portrayed. After all, all I have is the way others see me, and the way I treat others is the way I'll be treated.

However, I don't try to be an elitist pig in music terms. Hell, I don't even bring up the music subject when I'm with my friends, because I know they aren't really into it, so I guess my "super wide taste in music" helps a lot, since I listen to dance, electronica, hip hop and several other genres I wouldn't consider to listen on my own, yet I listen to them to have fun.

But yes, metalheads are definitely viewed as weirdos. Stereotypes, me supposes.

eh... and yeah Opeth... eh... I still have a lot to DL... but I'd prefer stop downloading and buy more albums. Probably in the summer or something.


I'd start buying albums if I were you, Downloading causes cancer. :p

[TojesDolan]

I'd start buying albums if I were you, Downloading causes cancer. :p
Yeah I was told that the other day, hehe...

:shiftey:

Anyhow, I'll try and make it backward-chronological order, since I got Ghost Reveries first, then Lamentations, so D&D, BwP, SL, etc. etc. Or just the way I come across each album.

[Det_Nosnip]

There are plenty that are laid back, but for every one of those there's an anal-retentive elitist :\


True, and for every fingernail of those is a meat-headed mindless idiot who goes to concerts just to beat people up in the mosh pit. :rolleyes:

[Jude]

True, and for every fingernail of those is a meat-headed mindless idiot who goes to concerts just to beat people up in the mosh pit. :rolleyes:

Fortunately I don't go to metal gigs so I don't have to worry about those!

Except for if I ever make it to an Opeth show :\

[Dried Muffin Remnants]

Omfg That's So Sentimental.

Opeth Is Freaking Lame You Queer, Omfg They Can Play Music From The Middle Ages As Well As Generic Melodic Death Metal Omfg!

Definately Art.


Why the fvck do you post?

[Flynn]

Fortunately I don't go to metal gigs so I don't have to worry about those!

Except for if I ever make it to an Opeth show :\


Well, if you live close to Minnesota, you can catch them March 4th (Next weekend).

[Crysiss]

Goin on March 5th, first concert ever omg.

[i am the robots]

Goin on March 5th, first concert ever omg.

Holy Hell, that's a good first concert, I hope you enjoy.

My first concert was Suicidal Tendencies (boo-yah!) and ICP (boo!).

I hated ICP at the time too.

[Crysiss]

lol yea, the only reason i havent gone to much concerts is that where i live, its kind of isolated. But Opeth is just comin just a few hours away. Cant believe how pysched i am.
Well, ive gone to other concerts but it was practically nobodies, Kyros, Deafening, The Outsiderz and a metallica cover band from toronto

[Jude]

Well, if you live close to Minnesota, you can catch them March 4th (Next weekend).
Minnesota? :lol: Nowhere near!

I was a 3 hour drive from 2 Opeth gigs on this tour but I had no way to get there. It sucked.

[i am the robots]

lol yea, the only reason i havent gone to much concerts is that where i live, its kind of isolated. But Opeth is just comin just a few hours away. Cant believe how pysched i am.
Well, ive gone to other concerts but it was practically nobodies, Kyros, Deafening, The Outsiderz and a metallica cover band from toronto

Ahh, I feel for you man, I normally have to drive out to Philly or Trenton or Scranton to go to shows.

[drumman]

I'm going to see Opeth on Tuesday (28th)... it's going to be hilarious because the place they are playing at just turned into a country bar called Cowboys.

So yeah... Opeth Tuesday!!! Yee haw?

[GenuineImitation]

I'm going to see Opeth on Tuesday (28th)... it's going to be hilarious because the place they are playing at just turned into a country bar called Cowboys.

So yeah... Opeth Tuesday!!! Yee haw?



That will be hilarious. Some country fans will come in for a hoedown (spelling?), but will instead be treated to the lovely sounds of opeth.

[Flynn]

I'm going to see Opeth on Tuesday (28th)... it's going to be hilarious because the place they are playing at just turned into a country bar called Cowboys.

So yeah... Opeth Tuesday!!! Yee haw?


:lol: that's funny

[Darkness]

That will be hilarious. Some country fans will come in for a hoedown (spelling?), but will instead be treated to the lovely sounds of opeth.
Man, I hope they intro with something really heavy. Like Deliverance... :p

[Flynn]

Yeah, or Karma. The intro is ungodly heavy.



N.P. Karma ~ Opeth

[Shattered_Future]

I now see why people consider Opeth the greatest band on Earth. Still not there in my book, but it's in my top 10.

Oh, by the way, anybody who goes to the concert, be prepared for a night of comedy and kickass music.

Setlist (somewhat in order...):
Ghost Of Perdition
White Cluster
The Amen Corner
Baying Of The Hounds
Under A Weeping Moon
Closure
The Grand Conjuration
The Drapery Falls
Deliverance (encore)

Setlist still leaves something to be desired though...

[Jude]

Whoa, no Demon?

Weird.

I do wish they would play Blackwater Park as the encore though. It's probably the best encore song they have.

[Flynn]

^^ Yeah, or In Mist She Was Standing. I love the outro in that song and would definitely love to see them play it live.




N.P. Furnace Funeral ~ Bloodbath

[I'm Charming]

GR has really been growing on me as of late. I've not been listening to much of Damnation and more of the heavier stuff.

I think it's not that Opeth is the "best band in the world". I think the most people(fans of all genres) can all enjoy Opeth and agree on that.

[i am the robots]

GR has really been growing on me as of late. I've not been listening to much of Damnation and more of the heavier stuff.

I think it's not that Opeth is the "best band in the world". I think the most people(fans of all genres) can all enjoy Opeth and agree on that.

Fans of all genres can, but a lot of death and black metal elitists say that Opeth is poser music etc., I say those kids are homos.

[Shadius]

Fans of all genres can, but a lot of death and black metal elitists say that Opeth is poser music etc., I say those kids are homos.

I've never heard ANYONE say Opeth is poser music.

There's nothing watered down or scene following about their music at all.. haha.

[i am the robots]

I've never heard ANYONE say Opeth is poser music.

There's nothing watered down or scene following about their music at all.. haha.

Just mention that you like Opeth in the black metal thread, or try talking about them in the death metal thread (they're much less elitist there now). Try mentioning them in Metal Archives.

[Toaster]

I'm going to see Opeth on Tuesday (28th)... it's going to be hilarious because the place they are playing at just turned into a country bar called Cowboys.

So yeah... Opeth Tuesday!!! Yee haw?

Yeah, I'll be there too, if I can shake this fever in time.

Opeth are really taking a critical beating from some circles, especially after GR. Check out the reviews of some Opeth on Metal Archives. (to above post)

[i am the robots]

Yeah, it's really irritating, kids on Metal Archives always mention that Opeth is either too popular, too forced, not true enough, too repetative, too unoriginal, too bland, or all of the above CONSTANTLY.

[Toaster]

I now see why people consider Opeth the greatest band on Earth. Still not there in my book, but it's in my top 10.

Oh, by the way, anybody who goes to the concert, be prepared for a night of comedy and kickass music.

Setlist (somewhat in order...):
Ghost Of Perdition
White Cluster
The Amen Corner
Baying Of The Hounds
Under A Weeping Moon
Closure
The Grand Conjuration
The Drapery Falls
Deliverance (encore)

Setlist still leaves something to be desired though...

Woah, those are some strange song choices. I've never heard... 5 of those songs live, it's gonna be amazing!

[Stormrider]

I have to point this out. I love the outro to The Night and the Silent Water. Especialy where Mikael comes in.

[Shattered_Future]

Woah, those are some strange song choices. I've never heard... 5 of those songs live, it's gonna be amazing!

Yea, they took out a bunch of fan favorites in favor of others...

I have to say though, those songs that weren't usually played live were excellent.

[Slapping Penguin]

For some reason I always envisioned metalheads to be nicer guys. Sure, you can be a badass. Listen to the most extreme music ever written, walk around in black with bullet belts and long hair, flaunting some obscure band on your shirt. I love the metal image. But when people expect metal guys to be very cold, inconsiderate people I like to prove them wrong. No negative behavior should be permanently attached to a genre of music. It's always funny to surprise people by dressing like a stereotypical metalhead and then turning out to be a very polite person.

God you think exactely like me. It good to know Ben ;) I am the only extreme metalhead at my school and everyone just thinks its funny beacuse I am viewed as a really nice guy. I also don't look that metal I am growing my hair but I am hardly metal looking yet.

Sometimes I wish I actually knew guys from MX to form a metal band with :(

Can't wait Opeth in two months.

[Shattered_Future]

Bunch of my friends are metalheads...you wouldn't tell it by looking at them, but they're some of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

I like to scare people with my looks (it's always fun) and then completely shatter their notions of what I'm supposed to act like by being nice and courteous.

[azbassman]

Bunch of my friends are metalheads...you wouldn't tell it by looking at them, but they're some of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

I like to scare people with my looks (it's always fun) and then completely shatter their notions of what I'm supposed to act like by being nice and courteous.
I went through a 'goth' stage and since then people keep telling me im satanic.Now i back to jeans and band t-shirts. but is fun to scare people. In my geometry class i hoked my mp3 player to the computer speakers and played 'Master's Apprentices'. Their looks were pricless.The only ones who liked it were me and my guitarist.

But like you said, most of the metal heads i know are good guys.You can listen to Opeth and still open a door for someone.

[Det_Nosnip]

Heh...I'm actually pretty "normal" looking. I only own 2 band shirts, and wear those very infrequently. People who find out that I listen to metal are usually pretty shocked...which is kinda nice in a way. I don't like people having a preconceived notion of who I am.

[Crysiss]

I must be the least metal looking person in R&M, I wear Rappers clothing lines. Gotta look good for em ladies in my town.

But i did go through a goth stage about a year and a half ago, Wearing a load of chains, bracelets, Black Clothes. I kinda thought i seemed too poser so i just dress the way i like to look.

[Darkness]

I have medium - longish hair, only wear black band t-shirts, and jeans... I'm a freak. :upset:

[Crysiss]

Your pretty much a basic metal guy. Theres lots of people like you. dont feel bad. :P

[Darkness]

Your pretty much a basic metal guy. Theres lots of people like you. dont feel bad. :P
I actually don't mind that title, as long as I'm not sterotyped with the posers... which aren't in short supply here.

[Crysiss]

I barely know of any posers that wear band t shirts. The only way i can lump you in with the posers is if you listen to "poser" music. I dont want to state any bands because i respect every band. Except Limp Bizkit.

Man, Ive heard so much about Demon Of The Fall, yet i haven't bothered listening to it.Finally did. I've been missing out.

[Flynn]

I just got tickets to see Opeth on March 4th in Minneapolis at First Avenue. I can't wait.

[JamJar]

I barely know of any posers that wear band t shirts. The only way i can lump you in with the posers is if you listen to "poser" music. I dont want to state any bands because i respect every band. Except Limp Bizkit.

Man, Ive heard so much about Demon Of The Fall, yet i haven't bothered listening to it.Finally did. I've been missing out.

Yes you had been missing out. It's an awsome song.

[Jude]

Yes you had been missing out. It's an awsome song.
Although rather overrated.

[Det_Nosnip]

You learn to appreciate it when you see it live. :)

[penelope weird hands]

What is the title of this thread meant to mean?

"Look your last upon the sun"
Everytime I read this something inside me dies because it sounds so stupid.
Should it be read as 'Look, your('re) last upon the sun'
Or 'Look your last (insert words/meaning here) upon the sun'

;\

Y(H)elp..!~

To add more to the post..(if there isn't a singular meaning).. what does everyone else make of these words?

EDIT: The Funeral Portrait > Demon Of The Fall *run/hide*

[Shattered_Future]

I went through a 'goth' stage and since then people keep telling me im satanic.Now i back to jeans and band t-shirts. but is fun to scare people. In my geometry class i hoked my mp3 player to the computer speakers and played 'Master's Apprentices'. Their looks were pricless.The only ones who liked it were me and my guitarist.

But like you said, most of the metal heads i know are good guys.You can listen to Opeth and still open a door for someone.

Oh God, after pit one day, my friend and I plugged an amp into an outlet out in the hall and started playing Master's Apprentices on guitar and bass. I started singing right as an Asian chick walked by.

Long story short, she starts moving rather quickly as she goes by. :p

Look Your Last Upon The Sun is a common Opeth saying. It's on a bunch of their shirts and whatnot.

I bought a Still Life tee at the concert. *sexy* :cool:

[invisiman]

What is the title of this thread meant to mean?

"Look your last upon the sun"
Everytime I read this something inside me dies because it sounds so stupid.
Should it be read as 'Look, your('re) last upon the sun'
Or 'Look your last (insert words/meaning here) upon the sun'

;\

Y(H)elp..!~


I take it you're none to familiar with the english language? In layman's terms it would be something like "Take your last look at the sun",

[Det_Nosnip]

I take it that you're none[sic] too familiar with the English language? In layman's terms it would be something like "Take your last look at the sun."

Irony++ ;)

[Killtacular]

Not cool, Ted. Not cool.

[Darkness]

You learn to appreciate it when you see it live. :)
This is true. Believe it or not, it's even more evil live.

[penelope weird hands]

haha exactly, thanks Det_Nosnip.
I saw also.

invisiman: Hi, thanks for your borderline 'kill-that-n00b-according-to-posts' account of the meaning. That was funny. But only because you fvcked it up and someone pointed out how much you fvcked it up. Die.

So .. OK.. there's a silent 'Take' on the title!? (invisiman style'zzzzzz)

Or..
Are these lyrics of any song?
I heard (vague memory) that they were on an Opeth shirt?

All I wish to do is to give myself greater understanding as to why it is there and what it means.

[Darkness]

The saying is on some Damnation era T-shirts, one of which I own. :)

You can also get those back patch things with it on there also.

[Knifeboy]

invisiman: Hi, thanks for your borderline 'kill-that-n00b-according-to-posts' account of the meaning. That was funny. But only because you fvcked it up and someone pointed out how much you fvcked it up. Die.

Way to overract towards someone who answered your question.

[penelope weird hands]

Way to overract towards someone who answered your question.

I react in such a way when someone says something ridiculous about me not knowing the language I speak when they could simply just answer the question without resorting to such assumptions.

Is that so bad?

[Darkness]

It's not important...


So I'm seeing Opeth March 8th...

[Flynn]

I react in such a way when someone says something ridiculous about me not knowing the language I speak when they could simply just answer the question without resorting to such assumptions.

Is that so bad?


Calm down and go play Metroid.




It's not important...


So I'm seeing Opeth March 8th...


I'll be going to the Minneapolis show next weekend, March 4th. It's going to kick ***!

[Darkness]

I'll be going to the Minneapolis show next weekend, March 4th. It's going to kick ***!
That's awesome dude. I'm still not super happy with the setlist though.. I really want to see BWP and FOM live. :upset:

[penelope weird hands]

Calm down and go play Metroid.

Hahaha. Nice, I probably will!
I'm calm, I just appreciate 'eye to eye' conversations and constructive answers/criticism.
No matter what medium.

I will see Opeth on April 20th.
I wonder if the show will beat the Pantera and Tool shows I've seen in the past!
I hope the venue doesn't suck too much either.

Funny, because my mates have heard very little of Opeth and many dislike them.
But, they're all going to the show at my request.

I think this show will make fans of them. ;}

[Det_Nosnip]

That's awesome dude. I'm still not super happy with the setlist though.. I really want to see BWP and FOM live. :upset:

I bet they're going to play Bleak and Godhead's Lament just to piss you off. ;)

[Darkness]

I bet they're going to play Bleak and Godhead's Lament just to piss you off. ;)
I'd boo them then leave. :p

[MidnightRider]

Then you'd be swarmed by an angry mob of Opeth fans.

[Darkness]

Then you'd be swarmed by an angry mob of Opeth fans.
I'd school them all with my vast knowledge of the band. :smoke:

[Slapping Penguin]

I have medium - longish hair, only wear black band t-shirts, and jeans... I'm a freak. No thats standerd metalhead. THat looks good. What people get confused is being GOTH PEOPLE IS NOT METAL. So your not the freak don't worry.

I bet they're going to play Bleak and Godhead's Lament just to piss you off.

I don't see what so great about Bleak either. But Dunkel how can you not like that vocal line in Godheads Lament :O :O :O
Do they ever play Godheads live?

Oh God, after pit one day, my friend and I plugged an amp into an outlet out in the hall and started playing Master's Apprentices on guitar and bass. I started singing right as an Asian chick walked by.

Its funny to do that. Play on your metalhead status.
Yeah because everyone at school (and everyones friends at this grade level) esepically my close mates think its funny me as a metalhead I sometimes joke and play on it. Like a girls mucks around and says she wants to get pissed and listen to metal with me one night (I can't wait :D). My friend when we listen to tunes together on a pod at lunch time I headbang and everyone thinks its funny how much I know and get into it.

[Darkness]

mms://straum.nrk.no/Musikk/2003-06-16/Opeth_300k.wmv

They sure do play it live. I donno, I guess I just think the song is predictable. Since it's considered the "standard Opeth song", or something...

[TojesDolan]

Yeah but fists and broken bottles are much, much more damaging than knowledge. :p

And what Penelope yabadayabada says was also my doubt for a second there... I thought it was a line from a song or something...

[Darkness]

Yeah but fists and broken bottles are much, much more damaging than knowledge. :p
This is true. :upset:

[Flynn]

Funny, because my mates have heard very little of Opeth and many dislike them.
But, they're all going to the show at my request.

I think this show will make fans of them. ;}


Same with the people I'm going with, they really don't know Opeth, but I'm sure that will change after the show.

[UpperDecker]

For Absent Friends, is anyone else kinda bored by this song? Its not bad but i always end up skipping it. Its like a little thing one of the guitarists came up with and just decided to put it on the album. Any thoughts?

[Shattered_Future]

My friend knew a couple of Opeth songs, but overall seemed to be relatively new to them.

I'm positive his opinion changed after we came back from the concert.

Aren't most of the short instrumental ditties like that though? I never really found anything special with any of them...

[Darkness]

I like all of them personally, they really help break up the albums. Patterns in the Ivy is probably my favorite.

[Deth]

Same for me.

[MidnightRider]

Same for me, though I love all of them.

[Jude]

Requiem is easily my favorite.

[TojesDolan]

I still have to listen "For absent friends"...

but Ending Credits for me. It's not that small, though. If that can't be considered as such, then... eh... uh... eh, Requiem is up there.

[Toaster]

Silhouette. It's such a beautiful piece.. I hope Per does something like that on the next album.

[Darkness]

Silhouette. It's such a beautiful piece.. I hope Per does something like that on the next album.
I enjoyed that Reverie part thing he did on GR. That was pretty cool.

[TojesDolan]

I enjoyed that Reverie part thing he did on GR. That was pretty cool.
No, it's waaaaaay too repetitive.

I mean... No dude. Shut up. :(

...

No, It's boring repetitive.

[Darkness]

No, it's waaaaaay too repetitive.

I mean... No dude. Shut up. :(

...

No, It's boring repetitive.
... I thought it was pretty soothing.

[Flynn]

Silhouette. It's such a beautiful piece.. I hope Per does something like that on the next album.


Oh definitely, I'd love to hear more piano work like that.

[Jude]

Oh definitely, I'd love to hear more piano work like that.
Yup.

(although I think Silhouette is kind of lame myself, I think he can do better than that)

Epilogue is fantastic too, I just remembered.

[Moses]

Silhouette is okay, kind of amatuer like most early Opeth.

Per is kind of lame for me in general I think, I mean he has his cool little backround things but I can't say he's that great of an addition to the band.

[Jude]

Silhouette is okay, kind of amatuer like most early Opeth.

Per is kind of lame for me in general I think, I mean he has his cool little backround things but I can't say he's that great of an addition to the band.
I tend to agree. Well I guess not really; I like most of his work on GR, but I just don't know if having a permanent keyboard player is really a great idea...it makes it necessary to work keyboard into every song, etc.

[Moses]

I just noticed I really like the last half of The Twilight is My Robe but not the first half before the bass solo part. I also find myself liking parts of their early songs more than the whole songs themselves.

[Jude]

I just noticed I really like the last half of The Twilight is My Robe but not the first half before the bass solo part. I also find myself liking parts of their early songs more than the whole songs themselves.
Me too, well at least on Orchid. (Morningrise is a different story) The parts just seem tossed together to make songs, but some of the individual parts are brilliant.

[Det_Nosnip]

Silhouette is okay, kind of amatuer like most early Opeth.

Per is kind of lame for me in general I think, I mean he has his cool little backround things but I can't say he's that great of an addition to the band.

Did you see the Lamentations DVD? He had some great playing on that. I also really liked what he did in "Atonement."

[Werny]

I enjoyed that Reverie part thing he did on GR. That was pretty cool.

It's my favourite moment on the album. I wish it was more than a little interlude, it's bloody beautiful.

[Toaster]

Silhouette is okay, kind of amatuer like most early Opeth.



Do you mean in the actual performance or the song? The performance isn't the best, he's a bit sloppy, but I think it's a really interesting, well-written piece.

What Reverie part are you talking about?

[penelope weird hands]

What Reverie part are you talking about?

That little piece with the gap between the end of Atonement and Harlequin Forest.

Sorry to be off topic.. but, my word..
Opeth holds an imaginitive paradise in their music.
Unique and dissimilar to anything that's ever been produced.
Repeated spins of their albums only gives me more to listen to.
Subtle bits I've never focused on before...
You know?

Amazing.

[Biancazzurri]

I now see why people consider Opeth the greatest band on Earth. Still not there in my book, but it's in my top 10.

Oh, by the way, anybody who goes to the concert, be prepared for a night of comedy and kickass music.

Setlist (somewhat in order...):
Ghost Of Perdition
White Cluster
The Amen Corner
Baying Of The Hounds
Under A Weeping Moon
Closure
The Grand Conjuration
The Drapery Falls
Deliverance (encore)

Setlist still leaves something to be desired though...

i think you need to listen to mornignrise and blackwaterpark more.

[JamJar]

Silhouette is okay, kind of amatuer like most early Opeth.

Per is kind of lame for me in general I think, I mean he has his cool little backround things but I can't say he's that great of an addition to the band.

I don't think there's been enough of Per to call him lame. He's only performed on one album and hopefully, as time progresses and Mikael gets more used to composing songs with keyboard parts, he should be more of an active and valuable addition to the band.

[i am the robots]

Per is a good thing for the band, yet another kick *** element.

[Stoo]

Surely you can have this arguement after the next album? Not really getting anywhere... Not heard enough of Per to comment.

[Det_Nosnip]

Sorry to be off topic.. but, my word..
Opeth holds an imaginitive paradise in their music.
Unique and dissimilar to anything that's ever been produced.
Repeated spins of their albums only gives me more to listen to.
Subtle bits I've never focused on before...
You know?

Amazing.

Right on. :cool:

[Kronos]

Did you see the Lamentations DVD? He had some great playing on that. I also really liked what he did in "Atonement."


Whenever I watch that DVD I can't take my eyes off Martin Lopez - he's amazing


and makes it look soooo easy.

PS anyone else noticed the bogey in Mikael's nose? The camera dwells on it far too much in places

[Toaster]

That little piece with the gap between the end of Atonement and Harlequin Forest.

Sorry to be off topic.. but, my word..
Opeth holds an imaginitive paradise in their music.
Unique and dissimilar to anything that's ever been produced.
Repeated spins of their albums only gives me more to listen to.
Subtle bits I've never focused on before...
You know?

Amazing.

Uh, isn't that mainly guitar? I'm assuming you mean he wrote it.

Haha, yeah, the nose shots in Lamentations are pretty gross. I'm not really sure if that's a bogey or just his weird gross nose.

[i am the robots]

Surely you can have this arguement after the next album? Not really getting anywhere... Not heard enough of Per to comment.

He adds to old songs during live shows.

[Crysiss]

Uh, isn't that mainly guitar? I'm assuming you mean he wrote it.

Haha, yeah, the nose shots in Lamentations are pretty gross. I'm not really sure if that's a bogey or just his weird gross nose.

Mikael has big nostrils. i bet you can fit those big marbles in there. My only complaint about the lamentations DVD is that i wish there was backstage stuff, or stuff they do on their bus.
The documentary of damnation and deliverance was pretty good. Except that it coulda used scenes

EDIT: 666th post whoo

[Shattered_Future]

i think you need to listen to mornignrise and blackwaterpark more.

How does that relate to what I said at all?

[Stormrider]

How does that relate to what I said at all?

I was wondering that before :p

NP Closure Live ... Get a glimpse of how they sound live

[Flynn]

Yup.

(although I think Silhouette is kind of lame myself, I think he can do better than that)

Epilogue is fantastic too, I just remembered.


Definitely. Epilogue is easily one of my favorite Intrumentals ever. I like it when the twin leads come in at the end, it's such a great mesh of beauty.

[Dude3]

Can someone please send me Still Day Beneath the Sun?

My e-mail is Crazynessdude3@aol.com.

Thanks!

[Shattered_Future]

Closure live was quite awesome. Per had a sweet keyboard solo (though you couldn't really hear it...he was mixed mad low), and Mike had a 12 string PRS he played the whole song on.

[Crysiss]

I was wondering that before :p

NP Closure Live ... Get a glimpse of how they sound live

get a glimpse eh, upload perhaps?

nightrise713@gmail.com

[Stormrider]

/embarrased

Umm, how do I upload a song ?

[Shattered_Future]

www.yousendit.com

Click select file to upload, choose file, click upload, wait, and you'll get a link later.

[Crysiss]

Also, you shouldn't upload the link directly to a thread. thats illegal. Just to warn you.

EDIT: Put back my email in case you forget nightrise713@gmail.com

[TojesDolan]

hxxp://www.yousendit.com

The rest is a breeze.

Send it to me as well.

Orlando677@hotmail.com

EDIT: /latezorz

[Stormrider]

Thanks. I went on yousendit, sent it, but without doing anything you wrote....

It asked for the email of who I was sending it to, optional stuff and what I was sending and then I prssed send....

[Crysiss]

You can always email the link to whoever wants it...well, not always

[Stormrider]

Did you get it ?

And Tojes, you should have it realy soon.

[TojesDolan]

Yep, it's in my inbox. :)

Sent it already or are you doing it mail by mail?

You can copy the link and send a multiple destiny mail with your e-mail account.

[Stormrider]

I was doing it mail by mail. I had already sent it to aphotic when you asked, so there was no need of using my email acount to send it.

Yousendit keeps asking for my user name...?

[Crysiss]

Thanks man, appreciate it

[TojesDolan]

I was doing it mail by mail. I had already sent it to aphotic when you asked, so there was no need of using my email acount to send it.

Yousendit keeps asking for my user name...?
Use the remember me function, I suppose?

OR you can send it to yourself and then make a single e-mail with all the requests and the link to the song.

[Stormrider]

No no, I didnt mean itkeeps asking me everytime I send. I didn't need a username....what I'm wonder is a username for what ?

[Darkness]

You don't need it, they just push for you to become a member and pay for an account there. Just skip it.

[Stormrider]

Ah ok. Thats what I did, skipped it.

On an Opeth related note, I started learning Advent.

[penelope weird hands]

On an Opeth related note, I started learning Advent.

^Nice man.
I need my copies of Orchid and Morningrise back, badly. ;\

I'm trying to learn The Leper Affinity on my acoustic guit('tis all I have).
Some parts just seem too damn hard to figure out with all the guitar layering, let alone play. heh.
Ah well.. The riffs still sound great on the acoustic so I'm happy.

[Slapping Penguin]

Closure sounds so awesome on the Lamentations DVD.

Mikael said he listened to alot of Tool around the time of GR. I think GR has alot of Tool influence anyone?

[Werny]

I hear Tool in Atonement, it reminds me of Disposition. Other than that, I don't really hear any Tool in GR.

[Stormrider]

^Nice man.
I need my copies of Orchid and Morningrise back, badly.
I don't need Orchid back, I need Orchid period :p

I'm going to the store later, or I should be, so unless I see something else of interest, there is a chance my money will go into Orchid.

NP Dimmu Borgir - In Deaths Embrace

[Det_Nosnip]

Closure sounds so awesome on the Lamentations DVD.

Mikael said he listened to alot of Tool around the time of GR. I think GR has alot of Tool influence anyone?

I hear it in some of the song structures and the overall "progressive" feel of it, as well as in Lopez's playing.

[TojesDolan]

Progressive? eh... It feels different. Just like any other Opeth.

On a related note, they are going to be touring in a city near me in September OMFG I'm gonna die. :D:D:D

I'll save money and all that jazz. Screw University.

[Stormrider]

I don't understand how they're not coming to Montreal...

[i am the robots]

Or Philly and Trenton... I mean... two of the biggest places for shows on the east coast....

[evolution]

I just heard today that they're playing a show here. I've heard of them before but never heard any material...after reading this thread though it's got me up for the night in a big way.
The other day i got a forwarded e-mail where you type in some info about what kinda music you like and it would pop out a band name for you. After I put everything in it said that my band should be named Opeth, and today this thread is here to get me all revved up.....coincidence? I think not.

[Jude]

Or Philly and Trenton... I mean... two of the biggest places for shows on the east coast....
It's cause they hit Philly on the fall tour. They try to go to different places.

[Stormrider]

Maybe it's that. They came here last October...

[Flynn]

Closure sounds so awesome on the Lamentations DVD.

Mikael said he listened to alot of Tool around the time of GR. I think GR has alot of Tool influence anyone?


I don't think Ghost Reveries sounds even remotely close to anything Tool has recorded, no.

[vashts80]

Or Philly and Trenton... I mean... two of the biggest places for shows on the east coast....

Usually for any bands, the touring companies try and hit different places for each leg. Example: They hit Philly on the first NA leg, they go to Pittsburg on the second. NIN hit Philly on the first With Teeth Tour NA leg, now they're going to Erie and they're coming to Atlantic City (which I can't go to because it sold out in 8 damn minutes)

[Darkness]

I don't think Ghost Reveries sounds even remotely close to anything Tool has recorded, no.
Anything Tool has done >>> GR. :D

[i am the robots]

Usually for any bands, the touring companies try and hit different places for each leg. Example: They hit Philly on the first NA leg, they go to Pittsburg on the second. NIN hit Philly on the first With Teeth Tour NA leg, now they're going to Erie and they're coming to Atlantic City (which I can't go to because it sold out in 8 damn minutes)
I know, but why not both?

[Flynn]

Anything Tool has done >>> GR. :D


I wouldn't go that far...I don't like Ghost Reveries all that much, but it's still a solid album.

[Darkness]

I wouldn't go that far...I don't like Ghost Reveries all that much, but it's still a solid album.
I really do enjoy all of Tools albums more then GR, even though it is still a decent album.

[Flynn]

Yeah, I really like everything Tool has recorded, but I cannot compare them to anything Opeth has done or vice versa. Both great bands, two different worlds.

[Darkness]

Yeah, I really like everything Tool has recorded, but I cannot compare them to anything Opeth has done or vice versa. Both great bands, two different worlds.
True that. But someone said something about GR and Tool being similar, I don't see it, if there was Tool influence there, the album would probably have been better IMO. Tool also don't use keyboards a whole lot, unlike Opeth on GR. But maybe some of the guitar rhythm stuff... like that one riff in Ghost of Perdition being similar to The Grudge.

[Flynn]

Yes, I agree completely. I used to think that album was out of touch, but I kinda like Ghost Reveries now. The crazy thing about me and music is, it reminds me of certan places, visions I've seen while listening to a certain song. I rarely get into a song and have total emotions for it on the first few listens, it takes a long time and a lot of breaks to listen to a song and think of memories I've had while listening to it before, sometimes years ago. Ghost Reveries reminds me of last year before I started working at Certified, all good memories.

[Shadows]

I know what you mean. The music that really stays with me is never the stuff I get into as soon as I hear it - it's the stuff that I don't like at first but gradually get into over time. That goes for all of my favorite bands. Usually, stuff I like immediately sounds good for a while but fades out.

Me is thirsty for a new Fragments of Unbecoming album. :( I can't believe we're this close to the release and nothing has been posted or leaked.

[Darkness]

Yeah, usually thats the same with me. Theres few albums/songs/bands that I've liked on first listens, including Opeth. I think the only record that ever appealed to me on first listen was Lateralus by Tool, and Dreaming Neon Black by Nevermore. :D

[Crysiss]

I know what you mean man. First time i heard Harvest i was like "man, this stuff sounds so folky"
You should see my 7 year old sister. She loves harvest for some reason.:confused:

[Darkness]

Harvest never really stuck with me... I prefer the acoustic stuff with the sweet finger picking lines.

[Crysiss]

I understand.

Harvest is a pretty good song for sing-alongs come to think of it. so maybe thats why she likes the song. its just funny hearing my little sister sing opeth.

[Moses]

I know what you mean man. First time i heard Harvest i was like "man, this stuff sounds so folky"
You should see my 7 year old sister. She loves harvest for some reason.:confused:
That's what I love about little kids. They don't care what's the hot thing out right now, they choose for themselves if they like it or not.

[penelope weird hands]

That's what I love about little kids. They don't care what's the hot thing out right now, they choose for themselves if they like it or not.

So true. Kids rock!
My 4 year old nephew is digging The Bends by Radiohead, and my 6 year old niece loves Sleep Now In The Fire by RATM, and Tommy The Cat by Primus.

Great to seem them dance around to the music too, heh.

[UpperDecker]

This one part of Karma I hear "at night i burn flowers" and it cracks me the hell up. I know he's saying something else but its just so funny. Some evil voice talking about burning flowers at night, its just hilarious. Listen to it and you'll hear it.

[Mother]

I just got 'the ghost reveries' .. not bad at all . people I know made it look like its total BS ..

Anyways I have a question.

How Do you pronounce Mikael's last name?

[Stormrider]

So anybody else who loves the part at about 4 :20 into Adevnt ?

Its realy fun to play along too.

[UpperDecker]

So anybody else who loves the part at about 4 :20 into Adevnt ?

Its realy fun to play along too.

I love that part so much it jsut sounds so cool. I've wanted to make a post about that part but i didn't think anyone would know what i was talking about. I didn't think of putting the time where the part was. The part where the bass is bending or sliding is really cool too.

[Stormrider]

I nerver thought it would be such a fun song to play along to.

[UpperDecker]

I nerver thought it would be such a fun song to play along to.

The funnest (is that a word?) one of their songs i like to play along with is Black Rose Immortal. The only part i dont really know is the second solo.

[Stormrider]

Hah, Im' actualy learning that solo right now. I need to bring it up to speed. Going well so far though. That and the outro are the only thing I need and that song is done.

I did not learn both guitar parts though.

[pasulpepe]

I have listened to orchid and i do think it is one of the best albums i have ever heard

[Cardboard Headgear]

Feck, my copy of Morningrise has gotten all scratched to hell (no idea how) and now it skips.

[i am the robots]

Feck, my copy of Morningrise has gotten all scratched to hell (no idea how) and now it skips.

That sucks man :-/.

[UpperDecker]

Hah, Im' actualy learning that solo right now. I need to bring it up to speed. Going well so far though. That and the outro are the only thing I need and that song is done.

I did not learn both guitar parts though.

I only learned both parts for a couple of the riffs, no point unless i can play them both at the sime time (which is impossible). One of my favs is this:

- - - - - - - - 5- -3 - - 3- - - - - - - -
- 2-22 - - 2- - - - - 5- - -54 - - - - - - - -
- - - - -5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -

[Hells Bells]

I just got 'the ghost reveries' .. not bad at all . people I know made it look like its total BS ..

Anyways I have a question.

How Do you pronounce Mikael's last name?

Ah-ker-feld?
I hope that makes sense :/

And Ghost Reveries is good indeed, definitely up to par with the rest of their releases IMO :p

[JamJar]

Ah-ker-feld?
I hope that makes sense :/

And Ghost Reveries is good indeed, definitely up to par with the rest of their releases IMO :p

I've heard Oak-er-feld or Awk-er-feld. Either way it doesn't really matter as this discussion happens far too often.

And yes GR is great. Ghost of Perdition is amazing.

[Toaster]

Saw Opeth last night, such a great concert.. \m/

They even covered Deep Purple's (I think?) Soldier Of Fortune.

[Stormrider]

Guess what...me got Still Life :)

First time I see it in a store, at a very good price too 19.99$. Considering everyhting else is 24.99$.

[Darkness]

I wish I had a bought copy of Still Life... :upset:

Do they normally sell their CDs at the gigs? I'd like to pick up Morningrise and Still Life... tired of burnt copies. :(

[TojesDolan]

I don't think they are allowed to with all the record label changing and stuff... but many bands have along the shirts, the pins and the stickers some albums.

On a related note, "Remember Tomorrow" cover is interesting... but the vocals are a bit... I don't know. They aren't really amazing.

[MidnightRider]

As far as Remember Tommorow goes, Opeth > Maiden. I think Mikael's vocals are amazing on it.

[Toaster]

I wish I had a bought copy of Still Life... :upset:

Do they normally sell their CDs at the gigs? I'd like to pick up Morningrise and Still Life... tired of burnt copies. :(

Yeah, they didn't have any cd's at the show I went to. They did have a cool Still Life T and several others though.

[Thor]

As far as Remember Tommorow goes, Opeth > Maiden. I think Mikael's vocals are amazing on it.
Why do you see the need to compare the two?

[MidnightRider]

I heard the original version for the first time the other day, so I've been contemplating which one I like better.

[Thor]

I wish I had a bought copy of Still Life... :upset:

Do they normally sell their CDs at the gigs? I'd like to pick up Morningrise and Still Life... tired of burnt copies. :(
You could always order them off of amazon or something.

[Jude]

You could always order them off of amazon or something.
Who were you wtf

[Flynn]

On a related note, "Remember Tomorrow" cover is interesting... but the vocals are a bit... I don't know. They aren't really amazing.


I think Mikael did a great job trying to keep his vocals somewhat Iron Maidenish, it's a great cover.

[Darkness]

You could always order them off of amazon or something.
I don't buy stuff off the web.

[Jude]

I don't buy stuff off the web.
Why the hell not? Best prices there are.

[Darkness]

Why the hell not? Best prices there are.
I don't know.. I just, don't. Mainly because I don't have a credit card.

[Jude]

I don't know.. I just, don't. Mainly because I don't have a credit card.
Once you get a CD on Amazon for a little more than half the price of a CD in a store, there's no turning back.

[Darkness]

I don't mind supporting my local CD plus, I'd like to get a job there soon. They have really nice people and service, and good prices. Just sometimes the selections a problem, but they order in for free, so thats good. I'm currently waiting out "Individual Thought Patterns" By Death. :)

[Det_Nosnip]

To reply to the question on last page: It sounds like Oak er feldt.

[Darkness]

To reply to the question on last page: It sounds like Oak er feldt.
That's how Mikael said it when he introduced himself on an intereview I saw a while back.

[Deth]

Opeth coming on during shuffle makes me happy.

NP: Face Of Melinda

[Shattered_Future]

Once you get a CD on Amazon for a little more than half the price of a CD in a store, there's no turning back.

Until it takes them a month to ship the crap you ordered.

[Darkness]

Opeth coming on during shuffle makes me happy.

NP: Face Of Melinda
My favorite song ever... :love:


Well, one of them

[Shattered_Future]

Still don't like it.

Although I must say, White Cluster was pure ownage live. I wasn't a big fan of that song before, but they tore it up with that.

[Toaster]

The dueling guitar bit was fantastic.

[Darkness]

So Toaster, was there any change in the setlist?

[Toaster]

Setlist (somewhat in order...):
Ghost Of Perdition
White Cluster
The Amen Corner
Baying Of The Hounds
Under A Weeping Moon
Closure
The Grand Conjuration
The Drapery Falls
Deliverance (encore)

That, plus Deep Purple's "Soldier of Fortune". Heh, right before TGC someone in the audience threw Mikael A. this necklace with an inverted cross on it.. Akerfeldt was saying how the song was all about "hot chicks, toilets, snakes, and muscular masked men". :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

We got something about how everybody should admire the hotness of the loose moraled nurse in bed. :lol:

I will say, that song blew me away live. It's decent (if a bit repetitive) normally, but that was one of the best performances of the night, I thought.

[Darkness]

I'm really hoping for a bit of a change in the setlist. :sad:

But those comments on TGC are pretty funny. :lol: I honestly wouldn't mind if they cut TGC, Deliverance, and Demon of the Fall for some other of there more famous songs (BWP!). I've seen those live here already, and it wouldn't be terrible if they cut them out for something else...

[Toaster]

I just thought it was funny how clearly unhappy he was with the video.

White Cluster and Deliverance stole the show for me.. I would have loved to see some improv during the midsection of Under The Weeping Moon.

I was also hoping for a change in the setlist. I wanted more Still Life.

[TojesDolan]

Everyone want more Still Life. All the time. They should go back to promoting Still Life and please us all.

On a related note, I still think there's something weird about the vocals in "Remember tomorrow"... Forced maybe? I need to give it a more through listen.

[Darkness]

I thought that was a pretty good song. Remember though, Mikeals clean vocals weren't as well developed back then as they are now, nore did they have as good production.

[Stormrider]

So ,Still Life is awsome!

I wasnt realy fond of Face of Melinda for some reason. I'll give it some more tries but, something just didn't "click"

[Otherside]

The show I was at they were selling Ghost Reveries and that's it, for anyone still wondering.

[TojesDolan]

I thought that was a pretty good song. Remember though, Mikeals clean vocals weren't as well developed back then as they are now, nore did they have as good production.
It was done at the My arms, your hearse times, right?

Well, yeah I suppose that should be counted on. Nonetheless the instruments are awesome in that song.

EDIT: woohoo 7000. I should go to sleep or something.

[Darkness]

It was done at the My arms, your hearse times, right?
It sure was.

So ,Still Life is awsome!

I wasnt realy fond of Face of Melinda for some reason. I'll give it some more tries but, something just didn't "click"
You kids today...

[Shadows]

You guys want to hear something sick?





I've never heard...uh...the new George Michael?

[Stormrider]

You kids today...

:( I said, I'll give it another try.

[Darkness]

You guys want to hear something sick?





I've never heard Black Rose Immortal. :(
Quick, delete that post! People will attempt to burn you at the stake!

[blue3]

It was done at the My arms, your hearse times, right?

Well, yeah I suppose that should be counted on. Nonetheless the instruments are awesome in that song.

EDIT: woohoo 7000. I should go to sleep or something.Yes, I think you should. lolpostcount.

I just heard their cover of Soldier of Fortune. It's pretty good. And go listen to Black Rose Immortal, now!

[Shadows]

I'm in the process of getting the album now. I just have to get through Nectar and then it's on to the beast.

I'd delete, but two or three people have quoted me. :mad:

[Darkness]

I'll delete if you want. :p

[Killtacular]

I don't know if I'll ever be able to see you in the same metal light I once saw you in.

[Stormrider]

I deleted the little bit that involved you ShadowsFallen :p

[Shadows]

I don't know if I'll ever be able to see you in the same metal light I once saw you in.
I've got some painfully true black metal that says otherwise.

[Flynn]

That, plus Deep Purple's "Soldier of Fortune". Heh, right before TGC someone in the audience threw Mikael A. this necklace with an inverted cross on it.. Akerfeldt was saying how the song was all about "hot chicks, toilets, snakes, and muscular masked men". :lol:

:lol: that's funny

[Darkness]

I've got some painfully true black metal that says otherwise.
I know you're lieing, because you would have spelt it "tr00" if you actually did have it. :lol:

[Shadows]

I know you're lieing, because you would have spelt it "tr00" if you actually did have it. :lol:
Only those who don't know the innerworkings of black metal would say that. Prepare to be crucified like the Christ you erroneously worship.

[Killtacular]

I've got some painfully true black metal that says otherwise.
No no, it takes tr00 black metal to turn my thoughts.

[Shadows]

No no, it takes tr00 black metal to turn my thoughts.
See the above post.

[Killtacular]

I did. And it wasn't tr00 enough. It's a poser-post.

[Shadows]

I did. And it wasn't tr00 enough. It's a poser-post.
Scruples' corpse ist Krieg.

[Killtacular]

You and your Deutsch-talk. You get some tr00 points for the manliest language ever.

[Shadows]

Ich bin so schwarzes Metall, das jenes Testosteron von den Wänden von irgendeinem Zimmer tropft, das ich in laufe. :mad:

[Killtacular]

You aren't metal. You're a human being, silly.

[Darkness]

I did. And it wasn't tr00 enough. It's a poser-post.
Hey, watch it. At least I'm not a Dillinger Escape Plan fan... :p

[Shadows]

heheheheh (http://robd.crack-dealer.com/OWNED.jpg)

[Moses]

Hey, watch it. At least I'm not a Dillinger Escape Plan fan... :p
DEP is good. /shrug

[Emperor]

So, I saw Opeth on the 28th of February and I have to say it was one kick *** show. There wasn't a bad band or song played at all. Devin Townsend was funny and played Vampolka and Vampira. Dark Tranquility were awesome and Opeth was just amazing, no explanation needed.

[Emperor]

That, plus Deep Purple's "Soldier of Fortune". Heh, right before TGC someone in the audience threw Mikael A. this necklace with an inverted cross on it.. Akerfeldt was saying how the song was all about "hot chicks, toilets, snakes, and muscular masked men". :lol:

I knew (well I was introduced to him by a friend of mine) the guy that threw the necklace at him. When I saw him holding it up I was knew who's it was right away lol.

[blue3]

Lucky you got to see them. They're coming here in 9 days.. and I'm probably not going :(

[Emperor]

Man, I would reccomend going..


Another awesome part of the show was the song "drum solo"

[Moses]

I may or may not go to see them this Friday. It really depends on circumstances, my chika's birthday is that day and I don't know what's gonna happen.

[Emperor]

I may or may not go to see them this Friday. It really depends on circumstances, my chika's birthday is that day and I don't know what's gonna happen.

Take her to the show. Thats a good present, maybe you can catch a drum stick or something and give it to her. :)

[Moses]

She listens to musicals, pop, and radio rock. She also hates growling and her parents don't want her going to metal shows.

[Emperor]

She listens to musicals, pop, and radio rock. She also hates growling and her parents don't want her going to metal shows.

Thats lame.

[Moses]

She also sings classical and opera very well so don't write her off as ignorant to music. I'll be taking her to Taste of Chaos to see Deftones and Dredg both of which are bands that she likes. She just doesn't like growling, if I put on some Dragonforce she'll listen to it.

I agree that it is lame that her parents don't want her going to metal shows.

[Emperor]

She also sings classical and opera very well so don't write her off as ignorant to music. I'll be taking her to Taste of Chaos to see Deftones and Dredg both of which are bands that she likes. She just doesn't like growling, if I put on some Dragonforce she'll listen to it.

I was referring to her parents not letting her go to a metal concert, jerk.

[Moses]

Whoops... stealth edit.

[Emperor]

Whoops... stealth edit.
Heh, I was just messin with you...but I was reffering to her parents though. :P

[Moses]

I meant whoops on your part, I got the edit in before I knew you said anything and before it could register it on my post........ so there...:p

[Emperor]

I meant whoops on your part, I got the edit in before I knew you said anything and before it could register it on my post........ so there...:p

Argh, you've confused me. now I must go to sleep and awake in 1000 years to do battle with you!

[Moses]

Okay, but I get Chuck Norris.... (the joke is way too old)

[penelope weird hands]

^heh

But, seriously, thats a bummer about your ladyfriend's parents, and the fact that her birthday is the day of the concert.

I wanted to take my girl to Opeth, but the venue is 18+ and she only turns 18 later this year. :(

[Emperor]

^heh

But, seriously, thats a bummer about your ladyfriend's parents, and the fact that her birthday is the day of the concert.

I wanted to take my girl to Opeth, but the venue is 18+ and she only turns 18 later this year. :(


That sucks, the one I went to was all ages. I was worried it would be 18+ though, luckily it wasn't :D.

[Stoo]

the one I went to was like 14+. I still went alone though. :upset:

[penelope weird hands]

That sucks ....

It most certainly does.
I told her today.. she was not impressed.
Fvcking venues and their..... schemes.

:angry:

Anyway...
NP: Opeth - Blackwater Park \m/

They must play this live.
Demon Of The Fall has nothing on this.
No. I don't care what you say. :p

[Jude]

It most certainly does.
I told her today.. she was not impressed.
Fvcking venues and their..... schemes.

:angry:

Anyway...
NP: Opeth - Blackwater Park \m/

They must play this live.
Demon Of The Fall has nothing on this.
No. I don't care what you say. :p
I totally agree.

I just listened to BWP

Now I'm listening to Ghost of Perdition.

[Shattered_Future]

Blackwater Park would be so much better if they cut off the first 5 minutes or so of it.

[BurningSky]

Blackwater Park would be so much better if they cut off the first 5 minutes or so of it.

BLASPHEMY..!

The end wouldn't be nearly as badass without those first five minutes building up to it...

[Shattered_Future]

When you have one riff repeated for a good four minutes, trust me, you can get rid of it. :thumb:

[BurningSky]

When you have one riff repeated for a good four minutes, trust me, you can get rid of it. :thumb:

Exaggeration++:thumb:

[penelope weird hands]

Blackwater Park would be so much better if they cut off the first 5 minutes or so of it.

...... Huh??

No. :smoke:

[Jude]

OK so the acoustic part is a little repetetive, but who cares? The song melts faces.

[Stoo]

That song is awesome, where's the discussion? :p

[BurningSky]

OK so the acoustic part is a little repetetive, but who cares? The song melts faces.

The whole point of the acoustic part in the middle is to lull the listener into a trance and then take them by complete surprise when the heavy part kicks in again...

[Jude]

The whole point of the acoustic part in the middle is to lull the listener into a trance and then take them by complete surprise when the heavy part kicks in again...
:D and how I love that part


oooooooooogggghghghghghhglepersssssssssssssssss coiled neath the treeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssss

/akerfeldt