Children Of Bodom

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I'd say I'm a shredder. Anyone who wants to hear me just IM me on AIM. I have yahoo but I never go on unless someone wants to do a jam.

Leah do you just practice without distortion? I suggest you buy a cheap practice amp with a nice metal tone. I own a Roland Cube Micro for practice and portability, it is great. It is 3 watts, overpowers a drumset by way more than you'd imagine, and has a few amp models, including a very nice dual rect.

You should upload some of your stuff on this thread if you can play any Bodom.

Depends what I practice. If I'm practicing songs which use distortion, I'll use it. If I'm just practicing with my notes and stuff my teacher gives me, then no.

Still at everything done but the solo. I'll be working on it a bit tonight, and lots tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get it to Ollie by Monday or Tuesday. Man, Subway is so damn good.

Awesome. (You're right about the Subway. I had some last week. Good stuff.)

[flamesofbodom]

Same here. I NEVER practice scales so im suprised how i can play the things i do let alone my impove stuff. Once you learn some scales and a buttload of chords in all positions then you'll play the best stuff you'll ever play

[IheartSP]

I jsut assumed your amp didn't have distortion, or it had terrible distortion for metal.

I'll record some stuff sometime when I'm sitting around, but I take a long time to record things cuase I always have to get it perfect. If anyone wants to hear an ok Silent Night, Bodom Night solo with a midi backing track within the next few days tho I'll start recording that.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I'll record some stuff sometime when I'm sitting around, but I take a long time to record things cuase I always have to get it perfect. If anyone wants to hear an ok Silent Night, Bodom Night solo with a midi backing track within the next few days tho I'll start recording that.

I do! :thumb:

[flamesofbodom]

I just think a problem might be your blowing thru all the stuff your practicing. Either that or you need to just do it a couple times more

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I just think a problem might be your blowing thru all the stuff your practicing. Either that or you need to just do it a couple times more

Who?

[Shadows]

I used to only post in the guitar forum, now I only post here. It helped me learn a lot of stuff and get really motivated, but I think my time there is done and I've learned all I have to learn from there. I remember though, it was like a warzone in there. Either you had to shape up and be a prodigy or you basically got flamed. I was metaphorically whipped into shape. I love the atmosphere on this forum a lot more. Most of us here play guitar, but everyone is so easy going.
I know exaclt ywhat you mean. It's almost is though you're only welcome if you're some sort of naturally gifted individual. The threads around here are much better. You can just sit around and talk about metal and no one really cares how good you are.

I actually started practicing more out of spite. :) Not the best motive, but it worked. And - tell me if I'm prying too much here - do you study theory?

[flamesofbodom]

Who?

Whovever was having a problem. So whoever that was im talking to you

[Taste_My_Scythe]

NP: Triple Corpse Hammerblow - CoB

I think that I'm going to record myself playing some Children of Bodom random riffs or something sometime. I have some friends that I said I would send some samples to. Maybe I'll post them on the Hate Crew thread or on Josh's board or something.

I'm off. Ciao, dudes.

[Shadows]

Whovever was having a problem. So whoever that was im talking to you
That would be me. You're right in that I'm blowing through things, but mainly I'm blowing through all the wrong things. I focus on the simple theory-based things and rush through scales and arpeggios - the things that boost speed.

Thanks for all your help guys. You've really gotten me motivated. :thumb:
So much so that I'm going to go practice now. Later people.

[IheartSP]

I know exaclt ywhat you mean. It's almost is though you're only welcome if you're some sort of naturally gifted individual. The threads around here are much better. You can just sit around and talk about metal and no one really cares how good you are.

I actually started practicing more out of spite. :) Not the best motive, but it worked. And - tell me if I'm prying too much here - do you study theory?
Yeah I know loads of theory, and I write a lot of songs, it could not be handier. Without that I'd know nothing. I also have a really good ear I'd say, I train it a little bit. If you play me a note on the piano I can tell you what it is in relation to C, so for example if I play an F with my eyes closed I can go downwards and tell you when I get to C, and then count up to find if its F. I'm slowly starting to do it without counting, and when I can do that, that means I can tab whole songs by ear and it'll be awesome.

[Thor]

Thi is quickly becoming another community thread for CoB fans. People don't really discuss the band anymore.

Ah, who cares? It's probably my favorite thread.

[ArcLite]

I really need to start learning my theory. It would help me out immensely. I'm getting decent though. I knocked out that Taste Of My Scythe stuff (all but the solo, of course) pretty quick. I'm best at the rhythem stuff, but I've really been putting the hammer down on getting better at lead.

[Thor]

I gave all of the Hatecrew members shout outs in the community thread. You guys rock.

[flamesofbodom]

There's a community thread?

EDIT: nvmind :D

[AA-12]

I'm an alright guitarist. I'll post a video or clip later. Whichever one you all want. I guess I can just do some improv on it.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I'm an alright guitarist. I'll post a video or clip later. Whichever one you all want. I guess I can just do some improv on it.

Sweet!

Just curious, but am I the only HateCrew member besides you who has joined your board? Also, could you post the link to it again? I want to make sure that I save it, and I can't find it. I'll make some threads on there to get it going too. :thumb:

[AA-12]

Sweet!

Just curious, but am I the only HateCrew member besides you who has joined your board? Also, could you post the link to it again? I want to make sure that I save it, and I can't find it. I'll make some threads on there to get it going too. :thumb:
http://www.musicianalliance.net/phpbb2

A few others joined.

Also, if I made a web based chat for us all, would it work?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://www.musicianalliance.net/phpbb2

A few others joined.

Also, if I made a web based chat for us all, would it work?

What do you mean? Chat on the board or just randomly for right now?

I love your avatar by the way, I have that picture. :thumb:

[flamesofbodom]

I think ill join now...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I think ill join now...

Please go and start on my threads! No one is on and no one has responded. :lol:

[Treebeard]

In my town my little circle of friends and I refer to ourselves as "The Hatecrew."

:)

On a Bodom note - I'm ready for the new album.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

In my town my little circle of friends and I refer to ourselves as "The Hatecrew."

:)

On a Bodom note - I'm ready for the new album.

Same here! More than ready, I'd say.

Yeah, my best friend and I (and powerchord_rock) are the HateCrew in my town. I also have my very own Lake Bodom. Down my street there is this little lake/pond thing and I was driving by and I saw it from an angle that made it look like Bodomijarvi...it was so cool. :lol:

[hethamulburton]

ready for that new album too, hope it kix ***

[Thor]

Can someone make me a list of bands that influenced Children of Bodom?

[flamesofbodom]

Racer X and Steve Vai are only ones i remember

[hethamulburton]

shredders

[IheartSP]

Wow, my bassist just left my band. We were just about to record a demo too, we were really getting off our feet. This really sucks becuase I don't know anyone else who plays bass and listens to metal.

[IheartSP]

Alexi was influenced by Ozzy especially, Rhoads, Wylde, Lee, Vai, all sorts of people.

[Thor]

Wow, my bassist just left my band. We were just about to record a demo too, we were really getting off our feet. This really sucks becuase I don't know anyone else who plays bass and listens to metal.
Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! :thumb:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Wow, my bassist just left my band. We were just about to record a demo too, we were really getting off our feet. This really sucks becuase I don't know anyone else who plays bass and listens to metal.

Oh wow, I'm sorry. I'd help you out if I could. I play a little bass.

[IheartSP]

If you live in CT then I'd consider it. I play a little bass too, so I'm going to have to play on the demo we record.

[Thor]

Unfortunately I live in North Carolina, and I'm in a band anyways. We just started though, so we haven't done a whole lot. Our influences are Metallica, Maiden, Bodom, and the like. I think it would be a band that you guys would like.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Well, when both you guy's bands start recording; upload some stuff! I've got an mp3 player that needs to be filled! :thumb:

[IheartSP]

Haha actually, those are our 3 biggest influences.

[IheartSP]

if you have guitar pro, we have 3 originals written i can show you, I'd be glad to have some criticism.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Sure!

[IheartSP]

You wanna IM me or you want me to upload them here?

[Thor]

Well, when both you guy's bands start recording; upload some stuff! I've got an mp3 player that needs to be filled! :thumb:
Sounds like a plan. Are you in a band?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

You wanna IM me or you want me to upload them here?

I can't IM now, why don't you post it in the Community thread so we aren't spamming too much.

Metalhead: Nope. Not in a band. Hoping to start one up though with powerchord_rock. We play songs together every once and a while, but no set band.

[IheartSP]

Nah I'll jsut post them here for all you Bodom lovers to see, we are influenced by them and Maiden qutie a bit. No one cares if we spam here either, its like a little community thread.

[IheartSP]

Ok here are our 3 songs. 2 of them just have random labels they aren't named yet, but any ideas for names would be great. Also, Potential and Riff 2 are instumentals and staying that way. I have like a little bit of drumming on those 2 tracks also, but I cna only do so much. Oh and as you can see, the name of the band is Ultima.

[flamesofbodom]

/listening now

[IheartSP]

Oh also, I wrote all of riff 2 and potential, and my rythym guitarist wrote all of 66 except for most of the solo and all the bass.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

/listening now

What he said.

Awesome stuff dude, you should put up the acutal songs sometime. :thumb:

[Scoot]

I just listened to Downfall and I think it's been underrated for most people. It's an amazing song and just as good as Follow The Reaper and Children of Decandence.

[IheartSP]

Yes I love Downfall, it is a great song.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I just listened to Downfall and I think it's been underrated for most people. It's an amazing song and just as good as Follow The Reaper and Children of Decandence.

It is an awesome song. I didn't listen to the whole thing the minute I got Hatebreeder; I was too preoccupied with Bed of Razors. I love it now though. :thumb:

[Thor]

I just listened to Downfall and I think it's been underrated for most people. It's an amazing song and just as good as Follow The Reaper and Children of Decandence.
Downfall is a great song, but Children of Decadence is almost CoB's best song IMO.

[Scoot]

Downfall is a great song, but Children of Decadence is almost CoB's best song IMO.

I like COD but in terms of skill I'd go with Kissing the Shadows, as most people would. For keyboard I love the beginning of Black Widow, with the Japanese instruments playing through the keyboard.

[Thor]

^^^
For keyboards I would go with Bed of Razors. You have to love that intro.

[IheartSP]

anyone listen to my songs yet?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

anyone listen to my songs yet?

Yes, did you not see my post? I said, good job, I'd like to hear the actual songs sometime. :p
Later dudes. Join the HateCrew forum!

[Thor]

Who started the Hatecrew forum? Mad props to whoever did. :thumb:

[IheartSP]

any criticism? which one did you like best?

[BigTrav415]

I was just at camp for three weeks and hung out with a guy who loved Children of Bodom. I'd never heard them before, and they sounded awesome. IDK what album it was, I just remember one of the songs on it was Midnight in Bodom or something like that. I honestly know almost nothing about them, but they sounded awesome. This is coming form someone who doesn't even listen to much heavy metal. He was telling me how their bassist plays an 8-string and almost makes you dizzy when you watch him, and I remember in one of their songs the keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist were all playing really ****ing fast all together at the same speed. They sounded crazy. Sorry if I sound like a noob, when I saw this thread I just thought of that...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

any criticism? which one did you like best?

I liked them all. There are other people in the room now, so when I have a chance to play it loud and listen to it a few times, I'll get back to you.
Night, boys. :wave:

[IheartSP]

He plays a 5 string bass lol, and you can barely ever hear him. You were listening to the song Bodom After Midnight on the album Follow the Reaper. Go download some songs!

[Thor]

I was just at camp for three weeks and hung out with a guy who loved Children of Bodom. I'd never heard them before, and they sounded awesome. IDK what album it was, I just remember one of the songs on it was Midnight in Bodom or something like that. I honestly know almost nothing about them, but they sounded awesome. This is coming form someone who doesn't even listen to much heavy metal. He was telling me how their bassist plays an 8-string and almost makes you dizzy when you watch him, and I remember in one of their songs the keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist were all playing really ****ing fast all together at the same speed. They sounded crazy. Sorry if I sound like a noob, when I saw this thread I just thought of that...
Welcome to the Bodom thread, dude. Join the Hatecrew and you will be loved by all in this thread! :thumb:

[IheartSP]

someone link me up to the hatecrew forum

[Huber]

Is this thread doing a cover for the competition? Sorry if you've been pummeled by this question...

[Thor]

Im pretty sure that they are doing Sixpounder.

[AA-12]

Link to the HateCrew forum:

http://musicianalliance.net/phpbb2

I made it

[Thor]

Link to the HateCrew forum:

http://musicianalliance.net/phpbb2

I made it
You deserve a drink on me. What would you like? :chug:

[IheartSP]

if anyone hasnt checked out my bands guitar pros yet give them a listen

[flamesofbodom]

Me likes. I just realized that when i get an actual band going, my songs will be a lot better.

Yeah you remind me of Iron Maiden.

[Shadows]

This is just something that's been weighing on my mind lately...

Does anyone else think Alexi's ESPs suck? His old Jacksons were were very nice with gold-plated hardware and other wonderful features. His new guitars I think look...not so good. They also only have a single passive EMG in the bridge position (God forbid he should play clean once in a while). His ESP signature series, as much as I'd hate to admit it, looks like a total ripoff. $3,000-4000? What the hell? By looking at the specs I can tell that my Jackson DKMG is as good if not better than the axe he plays now. Anyone else feel this way?

/rant

[AA-12]

They are much better than they seem. I've played one and it's pretty good. Still though, the name costs about $2,000, haha.

[ArcLite]

This is just something that's been weighing on my mind lately...

Does anyone else think Alexi's ESPs suck? His old Jacksons were were very nice with gold-plated hardware and other wonderful features. His new guitars I think look...not so good. They also only have a single passive EMG in the bridge position (God forbid he should play clean once in a while). His ESP signature series, as much as I'd hate to admit it, looks like a total ripoff. $3,000-4000? What the hell? By looking at the specs I can tell that my Jackson DKMG is as good if not better than the axe he plays now. Anyone else feel this way?

/rant

It's nowhere near worth the money. You can get the same amount of guitar without the Laiho name for a quarter of the price.

[FrailandBedazzled1979]

They are much better than they seem. I've played one and it's pretty good. Still though, the name costs about $2,000, haha.

people blow so much $$ on signature axes by their favourite players. All you need is the right humbuckers and put them into any decent guitar body and you have their sound. One of my strats has the exact hardware as Petrucci uses and sounds wonderful, do you think i blew a few thousand for an ernie ball custom shop guitar? hell no.

[metalhead_matt]

ive got the follow the reaper album, children of decadence lead is excellent :thumb:

[AA-12]

people blow so much $$ on signature axes by their favourite players. All you need is the right humbuckers and put them into any decent guitar body and you have their sound. One of my strats has the exact hardware as Petrucci uses and sounds wonderful, do you think i blew a few thousand for an ernie ball custom shop guitar? hell no.
The Zakk Wylde one is the only one i'd considor buying really.

[Shadows]

The Zakk Wylde one is the only one i'd considor buying really.
Les Pauls are so expensive to begin with that the only difference is the bullseye and the signature pickups.

[flamesofbodom]

I dont like Les Pauls. Too heavy

[Shadows]

They are quite heavy. Les Pauls are pretty much the polar oposite of my guitar. I commonly joke with my friend (he plays a Les Paul) that his guitar weighs more than he does (he's a skinny guy) while my guitar almost subtracts weight. Ah, good times.

[AA-12]

I have a Vintage SG. It's quite heavy. That doesn't affect how great it is though.

[flamesofbodom]

By the way, how are the avatars comin Josh?

[AA-12]

I'll have them done when I get to get back on my computer. That will hopefully be around the middle of next week.

[Shattered_Future]

I dont like Les Pauls. Too heavy

I LOVE Les Pauls...the tone on those is amazing.

I have a Les Paul that i got for a great price...1300 used.

[flamesofbodom]

I wish i had money for an acoustic/electric let alone any money

[Shadows]

Acoustic-electrics sound amazing. I would buy one if I didn't have such a crappy acoustic that needs replacing first.

[hallowed_ironmaiden]

can someone reccomend what I album I should get by them first? thanks

[flamesofbodom]

Dont matter...unless....have you heard anything yet?

[Forlorn Hope]

can someone reccomend what I album I should get by them first? thanks
well if your not used to their style of music or not used to screamy vocals, i would start with hatecrew deathroll, the vocals arent quite as harsh and that way you can get warmed up to them...if you already listen to death metal, black metal ect, i would get follow the reaper...the vocals are more screamy...follow the reaper is probably my favorite album by them :thumb:

[Shattered_Future]

I wish i had money for an acoustic/electric let alone any money

Yea I'm out of cash too...spent it all on a Nightwish sweatshirt that turned out to be backordered, so it's gonna take even LONGER to get it. :angry:

[AA-12]

I'm getting ready to buy a $2,000 computer.

/money related

To the guy asking about albums: Get HCDR, you won't regret it.

[Shattered_Future]

I'm getting ready to buy a $2,000 computer.

/money related

To the guy asking about albums: Get HCDR, you won't regret it.

Out of curiousity, how the hell did you manage to get almost 8,000 posts in 1 day? Did you switch accounts or something?

[AA-12]

:lol: Check my user title too. Jim merged my deleted account into this one.

[flamesofbodom]

I was wondering about that too...cool

[JoshH]

http://www.myspace.com/reusableheroBAND

listen to our bodom covers- there new.

[flamesofbodom]

Not bad. Seems like you dont know some parts of the songs too well. Might want to touch up those songs and they'll be really good. How long have you been playing guitar?

[Shattered_Future]

Dammit i can't get these to play...

[whatduffhuck7]

http://www.myspace.com/reusableheroBAND

listen to our bodom covers- there new.
pretty sloppy stuff with no drums. the rythem guitar is pretty ****y quality and the solo's arnt bad but need better timming with witht he rythem

-needs better timing
-sounds fuzzy, suggest finding a better recording program
-needs drums

other than that the guitar work really istn that bad, actually pretty good just not the best puting it together, spend some more time in recording and getting the timing down, listen to the song in the back round is what i do for timing. or just listen to song in backround for the rythem and do the lead listening to the rythem.

id recomend adobe audition to record, ull have to dl that with bit torrents though. unless you wanna pay $400 dolla

EDIT: **** my bad

[flamesofbodom]

you know you quoted the wrong thing right?

[IheartSP]

I thought that wasn't too great you guys need some work. I didn't listen to the original but I did listen to Kissing the Shadows, and your leads are wayy too fast, you aren't together with the rythym. Also you need to find a better way to record, and put some vocals and drums in there.

[Shadows]

Yea I'm out of cash too...spent it all on a Nightwish sweatshirt that turned out to be backordered, so it's gonna take even LONGER to get it. :angry:
That sounds like me. I blow all my money on t-shirts of bands I love and CDs that I can't find in stores.

[FlyingPaul_83]

Are you guys doing a cover for the cover band competition thing?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://www.myspace.com/reusableheroBAND

listen to our bodom covers- there new.

Not bad, but I agree with flames. Also, it seems like the timing is off just a tad between the lead guitar and rhythm. Don't focus so much on going fast, but on staying together with the other guitar. :thumb: Very noticeable on Kissing the Shadows.

On Bed of Razors, you've got part of the main riff wrong. Was it intentional? If not:
After you play the first part of it, it's supposed to change slightly to a different note instead of the one you were playing before; you kept it the same. :)


Hello everyone. Favorite Bodom video and why?

Are you guys doing a cover for the cover band competition thing?

I have no clue about that. I didn't even hear about the competition until not that long ago. I don't know, is anyone doing anything?

Trashed, Lost and Strungout. I like the song and I like seeing them all play. :thumb:

[Shadows]

Hello everyone. Favorite Bodom video and why?
Deadnight Warrior

The band looks so young and the production is so bad that I can't help but laugh everytime I watch it. :lol:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Deadnight Warrior

The band looks so young and the production is so bad that I can't help but laugh everytime I watch it. :lol:

:lol: That video makes me laugh. I thought Janne was wearing a bright red hoodie until I saw that it was just the lights. :lol: That and Alexi's weird, flame, evil-look thing is so unbelieveably cheesy.

[IheartSP]

Leah did you ever have a chance to listen to my gps some more? I want some suggestions for what I can do better and what I've done well.

[flamesofbodom]

I like the lead parts in the main riffs. I guess you could try to make it heavier, but then again i dont know what sound you're going for. What do you want to sould like, or who?

[Benzum]

NP - Knuckleduster

[IheartSP]

I'm confused about what I want to sound like really. I think I want to sound more like a Maiden band, but with more melodic influences and a bit of thrash and powermetal influence. You can kind of see in the songs that they switch moods a bit. I think Potential is a good example of Maiden with more melody because of the leads, but I really don't know if I want to be a lot more melodic and do something like Bodom or Wintersun.

[Benzum]

I'm confused about what I want to sound like really. I think I want to sound more like a Maiden band, but with more melodic influences and a bit of thrash and powermetal influence. You can kind of see in the songs that they switch moods a bit. I think Potential is a good example of Maiden with more melody because of the leads, but I really don't know if I want to be a lot more melodic and do something like Bodom or Wintersun.

The best thing is to write a few songs, but literally don't hold back on anything! Then you get a pretty good idea of what you can achieve.... :thumb:

[IheartSP]

Ahh I see you have a new name. If you are interested in seeing the songs just ask me and I'll upload them again here or send them over AIM or something.

[flamesofbodom]

Well i guess you could just fuse the two genres. Like stick with the cool lead stuff over everything, but add in some heavy, melodic ****. Also, in the verses or chorus or something create some kind of hamonization fills here and there, like In Flames does. You're doing good though.

EDIT: Also listen to his DONT HOLD BACK thing. Thats important :thumb:

[IheartSP]

Ok well thanks for the support. I just wanted some confidence in my songwriting cause these songs are going on a demo soon, and if that ever worked out, they'd be on a first album.

[flamesofbodom]

Cool...Im gonna post some of my stuff on the hatecrew site if your interested. Its for powertab though, fair warning

[Squirrel]

I'm confused about what I want to sound like really. I think I want to sound more like a Maiden band, but with more melodic influences and a bit of thrash and powermetal influence. You can kind of see in the songs that they switch moods a bit. I think Potential is a good example of Maiden with more melody because of the leads, but I really don't know if I want to be a lot more melodic and do something like Bodom or Wintersun.

Power thrash with maiden = Iced Earth


Just write songs how they need to sound, dont restrict yourself to trying to write within certain limits.

Itll just make your music repetetive, monotonous and rigid.

[IheartSP]

Yeah it does sound like the formula for Iced Earth, but we have less thrash and more power and maiden in us I'd say. Iced Earth is not known for their leads, while my music focuses much more on lead than rythym.

[tunafish_scumbag]

johnny cash writes music

alexi laiho taps away as fast as he can and everyone is impressed.

it's the age old melody vs technicality thing.

and melody wins IMO

EDIT: you're an idiot

Johnny Cash doesn't write ****, as he is dead.

Anyway.

I like COB, Norther and Kalmah, though I personally like COB the best. Norther just sounds like a less catchy COB ripoff.

[Shattered_Future]

Yeah it does sound like the formula for Iced Earth, but we have less thrash and more power and maiden in us I'd say. Iced Earth is not known for their leads, while my music focuses much more on lead than rythym.

My band is...

Uh...well, we've only had 3 practices, but i think we're starting to sound more interesting. We don't really sound like a set band yet, but it's getting there.

I just realized, though, there's NO way our band is gonna be ready in time for the cover competition... :upset:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Leah did you ever have a chance to listen to my gps some more? I want some suggestions for what I can do better and what I've done well.

No, sorry. I will try to do it now.

EDIT: Mike - I'm sorry! That sucks, I was looking forward to hearing a Nemo cover. :upset:

EDIT2: Ultima feedback:

66 - Pretty good. I like the somewhat....I don't know....dark feel about it. Especially the opening riff. Again, I think I would be able to give you better feedback if I actually heard the song; not just a midi. I'm liking the solo very much; pretty rad. I also noticed that you had three guitars on this song? Nice touch.

Potential - Good intro, but I have some advice. The part where the rhythm guitar starts playing the 0-2-2-1-1 and then there is the rest, and 3-1-0-0, it would sound even cooler if you had the guitar play the first three notes (referring to 0-2-2) and do a barbend or harmonic or something. Some kind of squeal, to make it sound more interesting during the intro. Personally, things like what I'm suggesting (IMO) make the listener really think "wow, that sounds so cool!" Get my drift? It would make it sound more interesting. I like what the lead is playing on the verse; catchy. LOVE the prechorus with the harmonized guitars. :thumb: Good job on that. Solo. Good lead stuff. BUT. In my opinion, you should have something stronger going on with either the drums or the rhythm guitar to back that up. What you have going on now doesn't give the solo justice. Love the bass stuff afterwards; not too many bands show off what their bass player can do. It's unique; stick with it.

Riff 2 - The opening is good. The thing that made me interested in the song was the prechorus. Good drum work there. Props for that one. The only thing I would suggest about the prechorus would be the lead guitar; could use some difference in the riff. Just the 14-16-17-19 thing gets a little repetetive; again, try some bends or harmonics on that part. Either that or just change it up a little. The Bridge is good. The beginning of Interlude B: :thumb: . Solo is awesome. Now, the part between the first part of the lead guitar's solo and the second part, where the rhythm is playing those four (I think) bars. On the last bar, I would put something a little different for the rhythm, something to really add to the solo. Some downward runs or something. The re-intro was a good idea, really nice. During the re though, I would add some really cool either bass riffs or some double bass drum stuff. Something to go on in the background which would really enhance it.

Overall, good work.

Hows that for a review? :p

[GaggingOrder]

K. A few days ago I burned Follow The Reaper and Something Wild on CD. After giving both two listens, I can honestly say I love Children Of Bodom now. Folow The Reaper was brilliant. The riffs, keyboards, solos, melodies, they were all amazing. Something Wild on the other hand, pissed me off. THey were some parts of that CD that were just great, but thtose parts were few and far between and surrounded by annoying bullshit. It was their debut, and they got much better, so it's cool though.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

K. A few days ago I burned Follow The Reaper and Something Wild on CD. After giving both two listens, I can honestly say I love Children Of Bodom now. Folow The Reaper was brilliant. The riffs, keyboards, solos, melodies, they were all amazing. Something Wild on the other hand, pissed me off. THey were some parts of that CD that were just great, but thtose parts were few and far between and surrounded by annoying bullshit. It was their debut, and they got much better, so it's cool though.

Join the club! Awesome. What about Something Wild didn't you like? Follow the Reaper was amazing, and a good first album. Which song did you like the best?

[superpeer]

I'm not a huge CoB fan, but I'd have to say that Something Wild is probably the best they've ever done/ will ever do.

It's short, so it doesn't get boring, which can easily occur with all the Power Metal melody and it's still raw with cool drumming.

[Red_Giant]

favorite songs...

Everytime I Die
Bodom After Midnight
Sixpounder
Hate Crew Deathroll
Needled 24/7
Mask of Sanity
Follow The Reaper
Northern Comfort
Bodom Beach Terror

[GaggingOrder]

I just found that Something Wild had some really good parts, but they were only every now and then and everything else was just screaming without regard for melody or great riffs. My favorite songs were Bodom After Midnight, Mask Of Sanity, and Northern Comfort, to my recollection, but I liked them all.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I just found that Something Wild had some really good parts, but they were only every now and then and everything else was just screaming without regard for melody or great riffs. My favorite songs were Bodom After Midnight, Mask Of Sanity, and Northern Comfort, to my recollection, but I liked them all.

Yeah, those are really good songs. I don't know, the only song I could never get into from Something Wild was In the Shadows. I have the Deluxe edition, so I have the Slayer and Scorpions covers. They are pretty good.

[Shadows]

^^^^The band considers In the Shadows to be the worst CoB song ever recorded.

There isn't a single bad song on Something Wild (or Follow the Reaper for that matter). It has a raw, blackened feeling but it's still very melodic.

[Shattered_Future]

^^^^The band considers In the Shadows to be the worst CoB song ever recorded.

There isn't a single bad song on Something Wild (or Follow the Reaper for that matter). It has a raw, blackened feeling but it's still very melodic.

I wouldn't say THAT...i mean, Red Light In My Eyes Pt. 1 i couldn't stand...something about his vocals really puts me off in that song.

However, FTR had no weak link.

[Shadows]

Red Light In My Eyes Pt. 1 i couldn't stand
I love that song! His grunting vocals sound goofy at times but I still love it. I don't understand why the band hates In the Shadows.

And no, FtR is flawless. :thumb:

[Huber]

Follow the Reaper is by far my favorite CoB album.

[Shattered_Future]

Follow the Reaper is by far my favorite CoB album.

Yea...its great on all fronts...keys, drums, guitars, melody, heaviness...everything.

[flamesofbodom]

I wouldn't say THAT...i mean, Red Light In My Eyes Pt. 1 i couldn't stand...something about his vocals really puts me off in that song.
I hate his vocals in that song. Pt.2 is way better

[Hells Bells]

The first thing that comes to mind when i think of Children of Bodom is....

"YOW!!!! YOW!!!!!!
YOW!!!!
YOOOOWWWWW!!!!!"



hahaha sorry i couldnt resist

hahaha gotta love alexi's vocals :p

[Hells Bells]

Ok here are our 3 songs. 2 of them just have random labels they aren't named yet, but any ideas for names would be great. Also, Potential and Riff 2 are instumentals and staying that way. I have like a little bit of drumming on those 2 tracks also, but I cna only do so much. Oh and as you can see, the name of the band is Ultima.

wow very interesting :cool:
put it some stuff up once you start recording

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I hate his vocals in that song. Pt.2 is way better

:lol: Why?

[Shadows]

:lol: Why?
It's gotta be the half singing/half grunting. Pt 2 I think is not nearly as good. The classical is great but it doesn't have much of a metal feel (with the exception of some sweet riffs).

[Taste_My_Scythe]

It's gotta be the half singing/half grunting. Pt 2 I think is not nearly as good. The classical is great but it doesn't have much of a metal feel (with the exception of some sweet riffs).

I don't know, I love them both. Oh! The main reason I love The Nail, is because of the classical piece they slammed in there. :thumb: Gotta love metal guys who dig classical masterpieces.

[Shadows]

I don't know, I love them both. Oh! The main reason I love The Nail, is because of the classical piece they slammed in there. :thumb: Gotta love metal guys who dig classical masterpieces.
Definitely. Classical in metal is amazing. I thought the Nail was unusual because it starts off very punk-sounding and then they throw classical in there. Very unlikely.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Definitely. Classical in metal is amazing. I thoguht the Nail was unusual because it starts off very punk-sounding and then they throw classical in there. Very unlikely.

That's why it's so awesome.

[Shadows]

That's why it's so awesome.
I think the track after it was even more awesome, especially with the drunken keyboard solo with Alexi and Alexander.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I think the track after it was even more awesome, especially with the drunken keyboard solo with Alexi and Alexander.

:confused: Touch Like Angel of Death? I think that's after it.

[Shadows]

:confused: Touch Like Angel of Death? I think that's after it.
Correct. I think the intro riff sounds like an Eric Draven solo from The Crow (a movie).

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Correct. I think the intro riff sounds like an Eric Draven solo from The Crow (a movie).

Oh awesome! I haven't seen the Crow (YET), so I wouldn't know. I wish I knew where all the movie clips they use come from.

[Shadows]

Oh awesome! I haven't seen the Crow (YET), so I wouldn't know. I wish I knew where all the movie clips they use come from.
If you check out www.scythes-of-bodom.com they tell you where every movie clip they use comes from.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

If you check out www.scythes-of-bodom.com they tell you where every movie clip they use comes from.

Really? I go there all the time. Where at?

[Shadows]

Really? I go there all the time. Where at?
http://www.endlesswar.net/SOB/site.php?lang=en&go=disco

Just click on an album and it will give info on every song.

EDIT: WOOO!!! SHADOWS FALL! YEAH!!!! \m/ (><) \m/

[Hells Bells]

has anyone been able to pick up specific classical pieces CoB might have been influenced by? like there's a riff at the end of hatebreeder that's d amn near something i heard by mozart...i can't think of what it is, and it's bugging me lol

[Hells Bells]

http://www.endlesswar.net/SOB/site.php?lang=en&go=disco

Just click on an album and it will give info on every song.

EDIT: WOOO!!! SHADOWS FALL! YEAH!!!! \m/ (><) \m/

i've been to that site a before, but just reading the bio and stuff..i never looked at the discography cause i thought it would be just a typical listing of the albums and the songs. anyway, i actually went to see where the movie quotes were from, and ended up getting an answer for my question, it's Mozart's Queen of the night Aria

[AA-12]

has anyone been able to pick up specific classical pieces CoB might have been influenced by? like there's a riff at the end of hatebreeder that's d amn near something i heard by mozart...i can't think of what it is, and it's bugging me lol
The start of Red Light In My Eyes II is a Mozart lick.

Anyway, to the topic of bands, I'm a one person band. Pretty unique stuff. Instruments I have on my tracks are usually quite a high number. Strings, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Symphony Percussion, Harps, Piano, and much more.

Right now though i'm working on my black metal project.

[Hells Bells]

The start of Red Light In My Eyes II is a Mozart lick.

Anyway, to the topic of bands, I'm a one person band. Pretty unique stuff. Instruments I have on my tracks are usually quite a high number. Strings, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Symphony Percussion, Harps, Piano, and much more.

Right now though i'm working on my black metal project.

one person band? haha maybe i should consider doing something like that...i know one musician who's into metal, and he lives two hours away :(
i've even already started writing some stuff, lol i should get back to that.
btw, i love hearing stuff people come up with..post your tracks! :)

[AA-12]

one person band? haha maybe i should consider doing something like that...i know one musician who's into metal, and he lives two hours away :(
i've even already started writing some stuff, lol i should get back to that.
btw, i love hearing stuff people come up with..post your tracks! :)
One person band = very hard. I wouldn't suggest it, haha.

I don't have anything completely recorded/on here yet. I'll post some of my Black Metal tracks sometime when I record them though. They aren't hard to do other than the vocals.

[Hells Bells]

One person band = very hard. I wouldn't suggest it, haha.


yeah i suppose so, but it'll be something until i can get into a band. i'm sure i'll find some people when i'm on campus this fall.

[AA-12]

Ah, I see. Well, good luck man. :thumb:

[Forlorn Hope]

one person band? haha maybe i should consider doing something like that...i know one musician who's into metal, and he lives two hours away :(
i've even already started writing some stuff, lol i should get back to that.
btw, i love hearing stuff people come up with..post your tracks! :)
me and catchingdeath08 have one up on guitar forums...ah here it is...
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8652034#post8652034
its pretty simple and easy but the way we look at it...its not about speed and complication, its about the sound and feel of the song, let me know what you think

[flamesofbodom]

Oh awesome! I haven't seen the Crow (YET), so I wouldn't know. I wish I knew where all the movie clips they use come from.

That movie is kickass. Looks like you need to go to Blockbuster

[flamesofbodom]

:lol: Why?

The chorus just bugs me. Pt.2 is also more classical/melo/metal stuff.

Outro and Intro are too cool

[Shattered_Future]

The chorus just bugs me. Pt.2 is also more classical/melo/metal stuff.

Outro and Intro are too cool

I just realized...your avatar looks like a Jawa. Yknow, those little desert people with the hoods and glowing eyes from Star Wars IV?

Scary as hell... :amaze:

I STILL don't know the tracklisting for my Something Wild cd...friend won't tell me. Anybody care to upload Something Wild for me?

[flamesofbodom]

Ill do it later....only if you join Josh's site!

[Shattered_Future]

Ill do it later....only if you join Josh's site!

Fiiiiiiiiiiine... :p

I'll do it when my dad leaves for work.

I need a link again. :p Do you have one?

[AA-12]

Hey flamesofbodom. How is the Necrophagist song tab coming along?

[AA-12]

Fiiiiiiiiiiine... :p

I'll do it when my dad leaves for work.

I need a link again. :p Do you have one?
http://www.musicianalliance.net/phpbb2

[Hells Bells]

me and catchingdeath08 have one up on guitar forums...ah here it is...
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8652034#post8652034
its pretty simple and easy but the way we look at it...its not about speed and complication, its about the sound and feel of the song, let me know what you think

that's right, a song can be great without being fast and complicated. stuff that's written with just that in mind sounds like random jamming.

anyway, about your song, it isn't bad at all :), the one thing i noticed is it's kinda repetetive.
some repetition's good, but if there's too much it takes away from the effect of the music and mood you're trying to establish. it's definitely got potential though, keep it up :thumb:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

That movie is kickass. Looks like you need to go to Blockbuster

Definately.



EDIT: WOOO!!! SHADOWS FALL! YEAH!!!! \m/ (><) \m/

You, my friend, crack me up. :lol:
Fiiiiiiiiiiine... :p

I'll do it when my dad leaves for work.

I need a link again. :p Do you have one?

Yeah, you better. :p




.....way to recruit, Danny. :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

Definately.



You, my friend, crack me up. :lol:

I dunno, i think there's something about him, women and Shadows Fall...
However, it really is cool that you like all this music...don't see that too often.

And to three_over_one, your song was decent...too repetitive, but decent. Tweak it in a few places, and it would be great. :thumb:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I dunno, i think there's something about him, women and Shadows Fall...
However, it really is cool that you like all this music...don't see that too often.


ha, yeah. I asked him if it was the fact that I was a girl/metalhead and he said something like "no, but that does make it better."

It was so funny. Today I was on AOL and I went into AOL radio. They added some metal stations; black metal, death metal and metalcore. I clicked on Black Metal station and what was playing? Children of Bodom; Bed of Razors.
I was laughing so hard.

[Forlorn Hope]

that's right, a song can be great without being fast and complicated. stuff that's written with just that in mind sounds like random jamming.

anyway, about your song, it isn't bad at all :), the one thing i noticed is it's kinda repetetive.
some repetition's good, but if there's too much it takes away from the effect of the music and mood you're trying to establish. it's definitely got potential though, keep it up :thumb:
wont have so much repetition when we get done...we still have to add in the vocals and put something else in there guitar wise...glad you like it though

[Shattered_Future]

ha, yeah. I asked him if it was the fact that I was a girl/metalhead and he said something like "no, but that does make it better."

It was so funny. Today I was on AOL and I went into AOL radio. They added some metal stations; black metal, death metal and metalcore. I clicked on Black Metal station and what was playing? Children of Bodom; Bed of Razors.
I was laughing so hard.

What do you expect? It's AOL. ;)

[Shadows]

ha, yeah. I asked him if it was the fact that I was a girl/metalhead and he said something like "no, but that does make it better."
It does make it much better. And now thanks to my consistent screaming i'm pretty damn tired from last night.

...wooo...Shadows Fall...

[AA-12]

I've been screaming/singing for about an hour, haha. Makes you quite tired.

[Shattered_Future]

I've been screaming/singing for about an hour, haha. Makes you quite tired.

So does headbanging...plus, that gives you a headache.

[Shadows]

So does headbanging...plus, that gives you a headache.
I don't usually get headaches from headbanging. I get terrible neck pain for the next several days. But since I've been to several metal shows and that hasn't happened I think my neck may be getting stronger.

[blacklantern]

i've only heard their cover of iron maiden's Aces High and to tell you the truth it bored the bazooka out of me. Havent been bothered to look at anything else.

[Shattered_Future]

i've only heard their cover of iron maiden's Aces High and to tell you the truth it bored the bazooka out of me. Havent been bothered to look at anything else.

Try Kissing The Shadows...covers don't usually bring out the best in bands.

[blacklantern]

Thanks for that....i will try it and hopefully i'll enjoy...

[The Cynic]

Thanks for that....i will try it and hopefully i'll enjoy...


Trust me you will. KTS is one of COB's finest moments and my personal favorite song.

[Shadows]

Trust me you will. KTS is one of COB's finest moments and my personal favorite song.
But if he doesn't like it it basically means he doesn't like Bodom at all.

[GaggingOrder]

I didn't even like Kissing The Shadows too much. It was great, but I don't find it to soar above the rest of their material.

[Shattered_Future]

I didn't even like Kissing The Shadows too much. It was great, but I don't find it to soar above the rest of their material.

:amaze:

:evil:

Even with the big solo at the end, and the numerous leads scattered throughout the song? I think that's what made the song so great...there are a lot of lead parts, even though some are merely atmospherical instead of a solo that you would focus on...

[GaggingOrder]

Well, I've onlt listened to the CD once, so I don't remember exactly. I'll give it another listen in a minute or two.

And are you male or female?

[Shattered_Future]

Well, I've onlt listened to the CD once, so I don't remember exactly. I'll give it another listen in a minute or two.

And are you male or female?

Me? I'm a guy. :)

What made you think otherwise?

[GaggingOrder]

FOr some reason you came off as a female.

Bopbopdoobop.


Listening to it just now, KTS had some great riffs and solos, but I really didn't find it the best. *shrugs*

[superpeer]

I saw hatebreeder in a used CD store today. €8

Is it good? No fanboy answers please, compare it to the other albums and keep in mind the store also had Morbid Angel, Necrophagist and Cathedral.


Me? I'm a guy.

What made you think otherwise?

Probably because you like Nightwish. :p

[whatduffhuck7]

haterbreeder is my favorite cob album. worst vocals cd but over all i like the guitar work much better

[Shadows]

I saw hatebreeder in a used CD store today. €8

Is it good? No fanboy answers please, compare it to the other albums and keep in mind the store also had Morbid Angel, Necrophagist and Cathedral.
It is very good. The style is very fast, aggressive power metal with high shrieked vocals and melodic, technical guitar playing.

[Shattered_Future]

I saw hatebreeder in a used CD store today. €8

Is it good? No fanboy answers please, compare it to the other albums and keep in mind the store also had Morbid Angel, Necrophagist and Cathedral.




Probably because you like Nightwish. :p

Oh HAH HAH. :p

Hatebreeder...I think it is like a watered down Follow The Reaper. It has all the elements of it, just not as high craftmanship as that album. It's better than Something Wild or Hatecrew Deathroll, just not as good as Follow The Reaper.

Worth the 8 euros, or whatever that symbol stands for (I'm American... :upset: )

EDIT: Ok, ive joined the Hatecrew Forum. Now, GIVE ME MY SOMETHING WILD! :p

[Shadows]

Oh HAH HAH. :p

Hatebreeder...I think it is like a watered down Follow The Reaper. It has all the elements of it, just not as high craftmanship as that album. It's better than Something Wild or Hatecrew Deathroll, just not as good as Follow The Reaper.

Worth the 8 euros, or whatever that symbol stands for (I'm American... :upset: )

EDIT: Ok, ive joined the Hatecrew Forum. Now, GIVE ME MY SOMETHING WILD! :p
That hurts for some reason.

And what the hell do you mean, "Give me my Something Wild?" :evil:

[Shattered_Future]

That hurts for some reason.

And what the hell do you mean, "Give me my Something Wild?" :evil:

Flamesofbodom said he'd upload Something Wild if i joined the Hatecrew forum (which i was planning to do anyway).

So, i have joined...just waiting for my Something Wild. :p

[Shadows]

Flamesofbodom said he'd upload Something Wild if i joined the Hatecrew forum (which i was planning to do anyway).

So, i have joined...just waiting for my Something Wild. :p
I would do it...but as much as I love to be a go-to guy for music uploading I'll let him do the honors. :)

[IheartSP]

Hatebreeder is not worse than Follow the Reaper, I think it has a lot of great songs and is just as much worth a buy as Follow the Reaper is.

[whatduffhuck7]

/\ it does, i like it better than follow the rearper i like towards dead end. it has a pretty catchy chorus

[flamesofbodom]

Flamesofbodom said he'd upload Something Wild if i joined the Hatecrew forum (which i was planning to do anyway).

So, i have joined...just waiting for my Something Wild. :p

I have to do it tomorrow when im home. Ill get you the bonus tracks

(Silent Scream and Dont Stop At The Top; both are covers)

[IheartSP]

Don't Stop At The Top is a bonus on Follow the Reaper, not Something Wils.

[Shattered_Future]

I have to do it tomorrow when im home. Ill get you the bonus tracks

(Silent Scream and Dont Stop At The Top; both are covers)

Could you upload it on Saturday instead? I'm leaving tomorrow for my grandma's and won't be back until Saturday.

[IheartSP]

I'll upload both now

[IheartSP]

Children of Bodom - Don't Stop At The Top (http://s51.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3RTNOFAE86A6Y3SW1UGWZ3SSBU)

Children of Bodom - Silent Scream (http://s51.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0V0JBZRNNVQZ82U4JB1VIXA0ZT)

enjoy

[FlyingPaul_83]

So, how many members are in the band?

NP:Children of bodom-children of decadence

[IheartSP]

The current linup is...

Alexi Laiho - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Roope Latvala - Rythym Guitar
Henkka T. Blacksmith - Bass
Janne Warman - Keyboard
Jaska Raatikainen - Drums

[Shadows]

Don't Stop At The Top is a bonus on Follow the Reaper, not Something Wils.
The Nuclear Blast Deluxe Edition of Something Wild came with Don't Stop at the Top and Silent Scream.

[IheartSP]

According to the archives it was on both

[Shadows]

According to the archives it was on both
Than I guess niether of us are wrong. A draw?

[SrV_FeN63'StRaT]

Silent night, Bodom night = greatest CoB song ever

[FlyingPaul_83]

I just listened to follow the reaper and hatcrew deathroll, and I gotta say, thay are ****ing incredible.I love how the keyboard and guiatrs integrate with each other. :thumb:

[Shadows]

I just listened to follow the reaper and hatcrew deathroll, and I gotta say, thay are ****ing incredible.I love how the keyboard and guiatrs integrate with each other. :thumb:
Damn straight. That's what really makes Bodom different is how the guitar interplays with the keyboards. Follow the Reaper especially.

Does anyone here like Norther? Very similar to Bodom, almost ripoff close, but they have a darker, more gothic type sound and use even more keyboards.

[IheartSP]

I'm a huge Norther fan. I have all 3 albums. I love Mirror of Madness most by far. The atmospheric use of the keyboards is great, and the guitar solos really have a defined sound. Plus, piano in every song just works out beautifully. The way they use the keyboard is very magestic, especially with the piano in songs like Blackhearted or Of Darkness and Light. Also, Frozen Sky is just plain a work of art.

[viski , haluta]

Silent night, Bodom night = greatest CoB song ever
i agree with you only im also quite partial to mask of sanity

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Me? I'm a guy. :)

What made you think otherwise?

:lol:
I just listened to follow the reaper and hatcrew deathroll, and I gotta say, thay are ****ing incredible.I love how the keyboard and guiatrs integrate with each other. :thumb:

Me too. :thumb:

I saw hatebreeder in a used CD store today. €8

Is it good? No fanboy answers please, compare it to the other albums and keep in mind the store also had Morbid Angel, Necrophagist and Cathedral.


It is very good. Personally, it's a tie between Follow the Reaper and Hatebreeder for me. I think they are the best albums and really show the listener what Bodom is all about it.

[Forlorn Hope]

Damn straight. That's what really makes Bodom different is how the guitar interplays with the keyboards. Follow the Reaper especially.

Does anyone here like Norther? Very similar to Bodom, almost ripoff close, but they have a darker, more gothic type sound and use even more keyboards.
one of my friends was talking about norther...ive been trying to get stuff from theirs on winmx but i cant seem to find anything....have anything by them you could upload?

btw whats with the ~*~HATECREW~*~ user titles? feel stupid for asking but oh well :rolleyes:

[IheartSP]

the hatecrew is an elite group of hardcore bodom fans

ill upload a Norther song for you.

[Forlorn Hope]

the hatecrew is an elite group of hardcore bodom fans

ill upload a Norther song for you.
:cool: cool
thnx ahead of time for the norther song

[IheartSP]

Norther - Blackhearted (http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=20SYYCQ0UEPXN0XNCL6QUQKOUL)

There you go. Gotta freaking love that chorus riff, even if it is a ripoff of a Maiden song.

[Forlorn Hope]

Norther - Blackhearted (http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=20SYYCQ0UEPXN0XNCL6QUQKOUL)

There you go. Gotta freaking love that chorus riff, even if it is a ripoff of a Maiden song.
awesome song...they do sound a lot like bodom and have the same sort of guitar work maiden uses, but thats definitely not a bad thing...thnx again :thumb:

[IheartSP]

Listen to the chorus riff, then the riff later on in Sign of the Cross by Iron Maiden. It's almost identical. Their rythyms are Maidenlike too, I love how they work that kind of stuff in. Hey do you have AIM or yahoo? I love talking about music with people.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

SP - Did you ever see the stuff I wrote about your songs? Just checking. It took a while. :lol: I started writing and I just kept going.

[Forlorn Hope]

Listen to the chorus riff, then the riff later on in Sign of the Cross by Iron Maiden. It's almost identical. Their rythyms are Maidenlike too, I love how they work that kind of stuff in. Hey do you have AIM or yahoo? I love talking about music with people.
only have msn... :upset:

[IheartSP]

No I didn't see it, can you repost?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

No I didn't see it, can you repost?

Let me find it.

EDIT: Here ya go.



No, sorry. I will try to do it now.

EDIT: Mike - I'm sorry! That sucks, I was looking forward to hearing a Nemo cover.

EDIT2: Ultima feedback:

66 - Pretty good. I like the somewhat....I don't know....dark feel about it. Especially the opening riff. Again, I think I would be able to give you better feedback if I actually heard the song; not just a midi. I'm liking the solo very much; pretty rad. I also noticed that you had three guitars on this song? Nice touch.

Potential - Good intro, but I have some advice. The part where the rhythm guitar starts playing the 0-2-2-1-1 and then there is the rest, and 3-1-0-0, it would sound even cooler if you had the guitar play the first three notes (referring to 0-2-2) and do a barbend or harmonic or something. Some kind of squeal, to make it sound more interesting during the intro. Personally, things like what I'm suggesting (IMO) make the listener really think "wow, that sounds so cool!" Get my drift? It would make it sound more interesting. I like what the lead is playing on the verse; catchy. LOVE the prechorus with the harmonized guitars. Good job on that. Solo. Good lead stuff. BUT. In my opinion, you should have something stronger going on with either the drums or the rhythm guitar to back that up. What you have going on now doesn't give the solo justice. Love the bass stuff afterwards; not too many bands show off what their bass player can do. It's unique; stick with it.

Riff 2 - The opening is good. The thing that made me interested in the song was the prechorus. Good drum work there. Props for that one. The only thing I would suggest about the prechorus would be the lead guitar; could use some difference in the riff. Just the 14-16-17-19 thing gets a little repetetive; again, try some bends or harmonics on that part. Either that or just change it up a little. The Bridge is good. The beginning of Interlude B: . Solo is awesome. Now, the part between the first part of the lead guitar's solo and the second part, where the rhythm is playing those four (I think) bars. On the last bar, I would put something a little different for the rhythm, something to really add to the solo. Some downward runs or something. The re-intro was a good idea, really nice. During the re though, I would add some really cool either bass riffs or some double bass drum stuff. Something to go on in the background which would really enhance it.

Overall, good work.

Hows that for a review?

[IheartSP]

Wow that was an excellent review. I am working a lot more on my gp drum skills, it's so choppy cause I don't always know how to make a beat that fits. I will keep all that in mind when I go back later to revise the songs. I will defintaely save that review.

If you are interested in the song I am writing now, I'm about 120 bars in, I'd be glad to show it to you. It's much more singing oriented and has a nice Maiden touch to it. I don't have so many leads so singing can go in, and almost all of it has drumming.

Thanks a lot!

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Wow that was an excellent review. I am working a lot more on my gp drum skills, it's so choppy cause I don't always know how to make a beat that fits. I will keep all that in mind when I go back later to revise the songs. I will defintaely save that review.

If you are interested in the song I am writing now, I'm about 120 bars in, I'd be glad to show it to you. It's much more singing oriented and has a nice Maiden touch to it. I don't have so many leads so singing can go in, and almost all of it has drumming.

Thanks a lot!

Oh, seriously? :lol: It's just what popped into my head when I was listening to the songs. It helps to listen to the songs in question while writing.
Sure! I'll take the song.
Whenever you get around to it, I'd love to hear the actual songs of your band.
I'm glad it helped.

[IheartSP]

We should be recording a demo by the end of August. I have to play bass on it unfortunately, I'm not too bad with my fingers but if I use a pick I can do really good so I might do that, although a real bassist would be playing Steve Harris style.

[Forlorn Hope]

We should be recording a demo by the end of August. I have to play bass on it unfortunately, I'm not too bad with my fingers but if I use a pick I can do really good so I might do that, although a real bassist would be playing Steve Harris style.
i like the song you wrote...you should make a recording of it and post it on here :thumb:

[IheartSP]

The one I just posted? Take a look at the 3 that Leah reviewed, they are in the zip.

[IheartSP]

What is your msn name? I just downloaded it.

[Forlorn Hope]

What is your msn name? I just downloaded it.
hehe same as my mx name......three_over_one@msn.com

[Shadows]

one of my friends was talking about norther...ive been trying to get stuff from theirs on winmx but i cant seem to find anything....have anything by them you could upload?

btw whats with the ~*~HATECREW~*~ user titles? feel stupid for asking but oh well :rolleyes:
I'll upload Norther - Darkest Time since it's my favorite Norther song so far (just to go with IHeart's Blackhearted). The ~*~HATECREW~*~ user title is just for those who have banded together to...I don't know, like CoB I guess.

Dammit people, why is it that you never really start posting until I leave for a day?

PS - dig the new name change. :cool:

[IheartSP]

This is death to poppunk I presume?

It's wayh to slow in here today, it's a shame.

[Shadows]

This is death to poppunk I presume?

It's wayh to slow in here today, it's a shame.
You presume correctly.

'Tis quite slow. That always seems to happen when I star hanging around here. :upset:

[IheartSP]

We have the only posts of the day, it's too bad cuase I woke up expecting to chat with my fellow Bodomer's

I see your a Shadows Fall fan. I get to see them sunday :p

[AA-12]

We need more posts :-(

Not sure if it's true, but I saw someone posting their MSN names on here. I guess we were all swapping them or something? If so, add me. My name on there is JSevered013@gmail.com

[Shadows]

We have the only posts of the day, it's too bad cuase I woke up expecting to chat with my fellow Bodomer's

I see your a Shadows Fall fan. I get to see them sunday :p
Me too. Even the HateCrew forum is slow. I was hoping to really talk to people today.

You bastard. Have you seen Shadows Fall before? And it's not for Ozzfest is it?

Hehe, wish I had an MSN name.

NP: Norther - Blackhearted (and loving it)

[IheartSP]

Thanks, mine is AcesHigh6505@hotmail.com

I got msn yesterday just to talk to three over one a bit.

[IheartSP]

It is for Ozzfest. I'm not even a big Shadows Fall fan, but hey they are decent so might as well catch the show. I'm just there to see Maiden, I am like in love with Maiden. For the past week I've done nothing but listen to the 5 albums I have, and read the biography.

[Shadows]

Wow! I would kill to see Ozzfest...and Shadows Fall again. The most metal atmosphere in the world.

This question is for everyone: What time is it where you are right now?

[IheartSP]

4:21 Pm

[AA-12]

4:22 PM here.

[IheartSP]

where do you live tsasi

[AA-12]

Florida.

[IheartSP]

oh it must be hot as balls over there, it's pretty hot here in ct, but cold as hell in winter, I wish I was in Florida during winter.

[Shadows]

'Tis 4:30 here in Ohio and still nice and hot.

[AA-12]

It stays pretty hot here. I can't wait to get out of here, haha.

[IheartSP]

we all live in the eastern time zone how amazing

[Shadows]

Very amazing.

I think the eastern time zone blows.

[Hells Bells]

Yeah, it is slow today...

anyways, it's great to know what time zone everyone's in (I'm eastern), but no one's talking about bodom..

What does everyone think of their cover of Cryhavoc's Repent? It shocked the hell out of me to hear Alexi singing :amaze: I know that most bands with death growls will do a few songs clean vocals....but it's not CoB's style. It's also the only song by them where I've heard them use an acoustic.

[Shadows]

What album was that on? I've never heard of that song. I'm not great at keeping track of CoB's covers, but was it on an EP or single or something?

[IheartSP]

It's not a cover, it's actually Cryhavoc, it was a split album between Bodom, Cryhavoc, and Wizzard.

Also, Bodom's singing is not a death growl it's just harsh vocals. Alexi does clean vocals on his cover of Billy Idol's Rebel Yell, and also on the chorus of Sixpounder.

[leomondaine]

I recorded the guitar solos of Kissing The Shadows on my ****ty 4-track today
http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1547405LZ5K4H3VIT05VN9M502

enjoy the AWESOME sound quality and MY AMAZING skillz
:rolleyes: :lol:

[Hells Bells]

It's not a cover, it's actually Cryhavoc, it was a split album between Bodom, Cryhavoc, and Wizzard.

Also, Bodom's singing is not a death growl it's just harsh vocals. Alexi does clean vocals on his cover of Billy Idol's Rebel Yell, and also on the chorus of Sixpounder.

Really? Well lol, that explains why the song sounds nothing like bodom. And you're right about Sixpounder, I missed that hehe.

I haven't heard his Billy Idol cover, do you think you could post it?

[IheartSP]

Nice job man, a bit sloppy, but not as bad as you made it osund. When you tried to stay with the keyboard at the end tho it sounded horrendus :lol:

[IheartSP]

I don't actually have the song but I'll download it then upload it

[leomondaine]

Nice job man, a bit sloppy, but not as bad as you made it osund. When you tried to stay with the keyboard at the end tho it sounded horrendus :lol:
i know i cant play that part for **** that fast hahahaha

[viski , haluta]

Wow! I would kill to see Ozzfest...and Shadows Fall again. The most metal atmosphere in the world.

im going this year but trust me, its not the most metal atmosphere in the world. it would be if there were better bands on the bill though...

[AA-12]

I don't think the lineup could get much better.

[Hells Bells]

that's awesome that you were able to record those solos and do a decent job with them lemondaine, but do you think you'd be able to post them, minus the keys?

[IheartSP]

I think Maiden is the only exceptional band on the bill, with In Flames being above average, and personally I'm just not a Sabbath fan at all. BLS and Shadows Fall are both average in my eyes.

[Shadows]

Meh, I don't care for Maiden. Shadows Fall and In Flames are both amazing.

[Hells Bells]

I don't actually have the song but I'll download it then upload it

that's great, thanks :D

[viski , haluta]

I don't think the lineup could get much better.
im sure it can

im only going for BLS, Shadows Fall, Sabbath, and InFlames

now if COB were there, thatd be a whole different story