Speed Metal

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Speed Metal is awesome.

Suggested bands:

Agent Steel (I cannot recommend them highly enough)
Bewitched
Judas Priest (Painkiller mostly)
Mercyful Fate
Helstar
Lääz Rockit
Running Wild
Hibria
Abattoir
Exciter
Cage

Since this question always pops up and incase any of you were wondering, I will explain the difference between Speed and Thrash Metal.

Speed Metal is basically Traditional Metal with an increase in Speed, whereas Thrash was pretty much Judas Priest, Venom and other early Speed Metal bands mixed with hardcore Punk, and the vocals tend to be shouted rather than sung. Early examples of Speed Metal are Judas Priest circa 1978 and Motorhead circa 1980. Some later examples are Judas Priest - Painkiller and Agent Steel - Skeptics Apocalypse. Many early Power Metal bands like Blind Guardian and Helloween evolved from being Speed Metal bands.

That being said, many bands blur the lines between Thrash and Speed (Heathen and Forbidden among others...)

[Nepenthe]

Speed Metal is awesome.

Suggested bands:

Agent Steel (I cannot recommend them highly enough)
Bewitched
Judas Priest (Painkiller mostly)
Mercyful Fate
Helstar
Lääz Rockit
Running Wild
Hibria
Abattoir
Exciter
Cage

Since this question always pops up and incase any of you were wondering, I will explain the difference between Speed and Thrash Metal.

Speed Metal is basically Traditional Metal with an increase in Speed, whereas Thrash was pretty much Judas Priest, Venom and other early Speed Metal bands mixed with hardcore Punk, and the vocals tend to be shouted rather than sung. Early examples of Speed Metal are Judas Priest circa 1978 and Motorhead circa 1980. Some later examples are Judas Priest - Painkiller and Agent Steel - Skeptics Apocalypse. Many early Power Metal bands like Blind Guardian and Helloween evolved from being Speed Metal bands.

That being said, many bands blur the lines between Thrash and Speed (Heathen and Forbidden among others...)

My favorites from the list. Although Agent Steel's old stuff is incredibly killer, I really like their newer albums (though they have lost much of what made them 'speed' metal).

[Freezing Moon]

I've heard most of those but there's a couple I might check out.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

My favorites from the list. Although Agent Steel's old stuff is incredibly killer, I really like their newer albums (though they have lost much of what made them 'speed' metal).
Yeah, I prefer the old stuff but the new material is also fantastic. I really want to get their DVD.

[Nepenthe]

Yeah, I prefer the old stuff but the new material is also fantastic. I really want to get their DVD.

Damn, I'd never seen that DVD before. I just checked it out and I want it now. That track list is perfect. They play both of my favorite songs, Ten Fists Of Nations and Agents Of Steel.

EDIT: It has Bleed For The Godz as well. Could've done with Evil Eye/Evil Minds and Awaken The Swarm though.

[Dave de Sylvia]

I thought speed metal was just really fast metal, meaning it would include "lighter" bands like Racer X and DragonForce.

[Bazarov]

Agent Steel and Laaz Rockit are great. I cannot wait to see Agent Steel, it's a free show as well. Score!

[CaptainWaits]

The only Speed Metal I really ever listen to is Blind Guardians early albums, and that's not even straight-up Speed Metal. I do like the genre however. I've just never had the chance to experience it much...

[StreetlightRock]

'sup Speed Metal thread? Hibria are great, its nice to see them mentioned once in a while.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, Defying The Rules is fantastic.

Another band to add to that list would also be StormWarrior.

[Riva]

ZOMG Agent Steel! \m/

Can't believe you're trying to pass Running Wild off on that list, though.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

as if they aren't Speed you poo face. :mad:

I am on a total Agent Steel binge at the moment.

NP: Agent Steel - Guilty As Charged

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I got some Paradox today. They are really awesome German Speed :cool:

Agent Steel and Helloween fans would enjoy them, I think.

[Neoteric]

Would the first Megadeth and Metallica albums be speed metal?

[CaptainWaits]

What about Rage?? There was some minimal discussion on them in the Power Metal thread, but I'd like to hear some opinions about them in here....

Myself, I love Rage. I only own "Trapped!" and "Unity", though I've heard almost everything of theirs....Their earlier material beats out their later work IMO.

[Trev]

Yeah, Defying The Rules is fantastic.

Another band to add to that list would also be StormWarrior.
123. Defying The Rules is one of my favourite albums at the moment. Actually, I'm enjoying Stormwarrior's Nothern Rage album a lot at the moment, I'd just class it as power metal really.

[victim of changes]

Would the first Megadeth and Metallica albums be speed metal?
yes

[Tommi Hendrix]

Judas Priest rule

[Riva]

Hey, Jono, I listened to that Cage song you sent me. Bloody awesome, it was. Great vocals.

[Stoic]

Thanks for spreading the glory of Cage Jono, I'm loving them as well and the vocalist is indeed insane \m/

[Stormrider]

The only Speed Metal I really ever listen to is Blind Guardians early albums, and that's not even straight-up Speed Metal. I do like the genre however. I've just never had the chance to experience it much...

Same here...played along to Majesty before..so good it is :)

I didnt remember half the parts that well but meh, I'll play it more and it will come back :p It needs more practice too.

I'll check out some fo the bands in that first post though eventually...

NP Iced Earth - Colors Live

[Stoic]

...How come the mighty Stormwarrior havent been mentioned yet?

\m/

[Stormrider]

/writes down band name

If Stoic mentions it, it must be good :D :p

[Element of LED 435]

when i think of speed i think of dragonforce

[slaughteredfirst]

when i think of speed i think of dragonforce


I conside them more power metal......ultra complex powermetal but power metal.

[Riva]

And you're thinking of Power Metal, Speed Metal's brother.

And Orestes, I believe you'll find that Jono mentioned Stormwarrior on the first page. READ THE THREAD KTHX

[IheartSP]

when i think of speed i think of dragonforce
The genre name isn't meant to be taken 100% literally.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Would the first Megadeth and Metallica albums be speed metal?
ehhh, I guess you could say that, but I still consider them Thrash. Some of the really early Thrash albums like Show No Mercy, Kill 'Em All, Feel The Fire, and Killing Is My Business are really borderline though. Hell, Anthrax's first album is Speed Metal.

...How come the mighty Stormwarrior havent been mentioned yet?

\m/
as jason said read the thread kthx :D

:p

animosity's post about Rage that I can't be arsed goign back a page to find
Yeah, I've been meaning to check them out. I need some Grave Digger too.

[ACircuitShock]

The only speed metal I really own and listen too is Hiibria's Defying the Rules and Rage -Soundchaser (if that counts). I own all the BG albums except for the early stuff but i suppose the early stuff is the only sped metal stuff. i'd like to here more of the genre.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Then check out some of the bands in the first post. :)

[ACircuitShock]

Then check out some of the bands in the first post. :) Will do. :thumb:

[Freezing Moon]

WHERE VENOM!?

[IheartSP]

I wouldn't say Kill Em' All is Speed Metal. It's got some of the elements but the vocals aren't very Speed Metal, the songs aren't very melodic, and it's got a good deal of punk influence. I like to think as Speed Metal as the bridge between Thrash and Power. It has the heaviness of thrash yet takes some of the melody and vocals style from Power Metal.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

WHERE VENOM!?
>_>

<_<

oops.

[Nuke Broadcast]

ktulu is a speed metal band i came across recently. its in spanish, but i care not.

[Rrrrrrr]

Racer X and Judas Priest ftw.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I haven't heard Racer X before.

[Ist Nein Kreig]

Racer X is possibly the geekiest band on the planet, they're not entirely speed metal either.

I enjoy most of the bands mentioned so far in this thread, especially Paradox and Agent Steel. Killers are another one of my favourites.

[StreetlightRock]

Its generic insanity, if that makes sence (IMO). Like, the shread is like wooah, but its all very... normal. I dunno, give 'em a spin. Some can see though that I guess.... but I find it sorta boring.

[Stoic]

ehhh, I guess you could say that, but I still consider them Thrash. Some of the really early Thrash albums like Show No Mercy, Kill 'Em All, Feel The Fire, and Killing Is My Business are really borderline though. Hell, Anthrax's first album is Speed Metal.

Pff, I missed that post of yours :-p

I need some Grave Digger too.

I only have Rheingold and I'm really lost with their 80s material. They have released so many albums I dont know where to start from...


Arent Racer X in the vein of Cacophony?

[StreetlightRock]

Yea, but not as exciting for some reason.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I only have Rheingold and I'm really lost with their 80s material. They have released so many albums I dont know where to start from...
I think War Games is quite highly regarded.

Arent Racer X in the vein of Cacophony?
I had always assumed that, hence why I haven't checked them out already.

Killers are another one of my favourites.
Which one? There's three on Metal Archives and they're all listed either Speed, Power or Traditional metal. :(

[Squirrel]

Racer X >>>>> Cacophony.

I wouldnt really say theres too much similarity between the two ..

[Rrrrrrr]

I can't get into a lot of Cacophony, but I love Racer X. They do their fair share of fret-wankery, but they still turn out some awesome songs. The quality of their work is very impressive if you consider the fact that Racer X is a side project for all its members.

If you ever want to give them a try, I recommend Snakebite, Superheroes, Sunlit Nights, King of The Monsters and Viking Kong to start you off.

[Squirrel]

17th Moon, into the night and scarified are great also

[i am the robots]

I don't listen to much speed metal :-/

Kalmah and EToS are the closest bands in my library.

[Stoic]

EToS?

///

Thanks for the info on Racer X guys. :)

[StreetlightRock]

Eternal Tears of Sorrow. They were like the band with most of Kalmah's members before Kalmah.

[Riva]

Paul Gilbert is the guitarist for Racer X, isn't he?

[Trev]

Yeah, and Scott Travis from Judas Priest is the drummer.

[Riva]

I'll have a look into them.

[Ist Nein Kreig]

Which one? There's three on Metal Archives and they're all listed either Speed, Power or Traditional metal. :(

I was referring to the one from France, but I enjoy the other one as well.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I was referring to the one from France, but I enjoy the other one as well.
Which album do you recommend?

[Rrrrrrr]

Yeah, and Scott Travis from Judas Priest is the drummer.
And John Alderete from The Mars Volta is the bassist.

[Riva]

So Racer X is a supergroup of sorts, then?

[MetalOz]

Racer X formed around 1985 when Gilbert was only 18. It's before any of the members moved on to bigger and better things. They re-formed in 2000 after each member had success elsewhere. Very talented but not speed metal.

[Squirrel]

So Racer X is a supergroup of sorts, then?

Of sorts, yeah.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

bump to whore Cage. They are bloody excellent, Jason knows ;).

I am thinking of uploading one of their albums for the Daily Upload soon. Here is a link to one of their songs:

http://www.cageheavymetal.com/downloads/Kill_The_Devil.mp3

[Stoic]

They are bloody excellent, Jason and Orestes know

Fixed :mad:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Fixed
:cool:

[Squirrel]

I know someone that knows Cage.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Knows them as in knows the band, or actually knows the members?

[Stoic]

Jono, if you upload the album send little stoicy the link. I want to spread the word to some people :D

[Apocalyptic Raids]

:D ok. I had forgotten, but I can do it today.

[Riva]

A Cage album? Yes please.

[Shred Danson]

YES finally, speed metal thread.

I suggest everyone listen to Bewitched and Swordmaster.

[FatalEnergy]

I didn't see this thread. It's nice to see one strictly for Speed metal. I can't specifically say I have a favorite Speed Metal band. I've been listening to a lot of Rage lately though.

[Mother]

Lol .. 2 years back the guitarist from Rage (Victor Something) came here and was giving guitar lessons/Promoting guitars in an exhibition here... I didnt know who rage were back then. :upset:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

YES finally, speed metal thread.

I suggest everyone listen to Bewitched and Swordmaster.
oh man. Bewitched OWN.

[Squirrel]

Knows them as in knows the band, or actually knows the members?

Knows the members.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

cool

[Squirrel]

:cool:

[Mother]

lol

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I have a link to a Cage album if anyone's interested.

[Nepenthe]

I'll take it, I've only heard the song Kill The Devil from them and I liked it.

Quorthonace @ gmail.com

[MetalOz]

I have a link to a Cage album if anyone's interested.

Yes sir, metaloz@yahoo.com

Anyone listen to old Steel Prophet?

[Bazarov]

Send me over that link please.

dervater100@cox.net

[AA-12]

jsevered013@gmail.com

[Apocalyptic Raids]

sent :)

[Nepenthe]

Thanks man.

This is the cd with Kill The Devil on it correct?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yes.

[Nepenthe]

Awesome, I like that song. I'll give it a listen sometime this weekend whenever I get the chance.

[Stoic]

AcquiredDisguise@yahoo.gr ;)

EDIT...

How sweet, you sent it to me before I remind you to do so <3

[Apocalyptic Raids]

<3

Of course I would remember Stoicy :D

[Riva]

So, I am listening to Darker Than Black. Awesome album, but I think that Blood Of The Innocent and Eyes Of Obsidian are the pinnacle of bloody great speed metal.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, those two tracks, along with Philadelphia Experiment are my favourites.

[Riva]

Hehe, yeah, that track is right up there.

March Of The Cage is very Manowarlike.

[Grumma]

ZOMG Agent Steel! \m/

Can't believe you're trying to pass Running Wild off on that list, though.


Hahah never wouldve expected to find another AFL supporter on here: even if you do support a s*** team :p

[Grumma]

I thought speed metal was just really fast metal, meaning it would include "lighter" bands like Racer X and DragonForce.

Nah Dragonforce are power metal

[Riva]

Hahah never wouldve expected to find another AFL supporter on here: even if you do support a s*** team :p

Top of the ladder team, you mean.;)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

fight! fight! fight!

I have been listening to copious amounts of Cage this week. :cool:

[AA-12]

I'm pretty to download that Cage album in the mailing list. Will post back with opinions.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I finally got Agent Steel's Earth Under Lucifer EP. It's interesting hearing Bruce Hall doing the Cyriis songs live, he actually does a great job.

[Grumma]

Top of the ladder team, you mean.;)


Whats the AFL coming to :p

[Saxon Priest]

Nah Dragonforce are power metal



So what is the main difference between Speed and Power Metal? They both sound really similar to me, love 'em both though.

[Atica]

This sucks!!! From the list in the first post, I have only heard Judas Priest and Mercyful Fate. I have to download the other bands to get more into this kind of metal.

[Riva]

So what is the main difference between Speed and Power Metal? They both sound really similar to me, love 'em both though.

The lyrics mainly, though I find Power Metal also has more pronounced basslines.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Speed Metal is often more straight forward too, none of this A Night At The Opera stuff. :p

[FatalEnergy]

Yeah, a perfect example of the difference between Speed and Power metal is Blind Guardian.

Battalions of Fear = Speed Metal

Nightfall In Middle Earth = Power Metal

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Battalions Of Fear is quite a good album. Majesty is easily BG's best song.

[Bazarov]

Is there someone who could send me whatever song Track 6 is on Skeptics Apocalypse, I've been looking for it, but not really hard enough. I figure one of you guys might have it. I think it's called Children of the Sun.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I have it, but I can't send it at the moment.

Man, Agent Steel stuff is one of the easiest Speed Metal bands to find. Just search the Thrash Room or Metal Mayhem and you should find it easy.

Or get DC++ ;)

[Bazarov]

If I get on soulseek, could you let me get off you?

EDIT - I think I'm going to download DC++ again. I should have never got rid of it...

Aren't those rooms just full of elitists... I'm not going to have to deal with douches just for asking for a song?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, if you can browse me.

I have that Evildead you were looking for too hehe.

[Bazarov]

Crap, I forgot I even had that band.

[Nepenthe]

Is DC++ better than Slsk? I've heard alot about it.

NP: Dark Angel - The New Priesthood

[Apocalyptic Raids]

DC++ is much better, yes.

Although the only problem I have with it is that you can't limit the upload speed, and there is no such thing as user list only.

For everyone with fast connections, this isn't much of a problem and it's actually what makes DC++ alot better (since people have to share their stuff, and most of the people with quality shares on Soulseek are list-only), but since my connection is so slow people queue **** up and it takes ****ing ages to finish, and when I'm uploading full speed on DC++ my download speed goes to hell.

Otherwise, DC++ is much better.

Crap, I forgot I even had that band.
They aren't that great anyway.

[Nepenthe]

Hm, I might look into getting it. Is it alot easier to find harder-to-find stuff than on Slsk?

Other than what you already mentioned, is there any other differences between it and Slsk?

[Bazarov]

They aren't that great anyway.
No not really, the only song I really liked was the title track.

Are the other Agent Steel albums worth getting?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yes, all of them.

Unstoppable Force and Mad Locust Rising should be the next ones you get if you have Skeptics. Unstoppable Force is really really ****ing good.

The new albums are slightly different, but still awesome. Omega Conspiracy is the best off the new ones.

[Nexion]

Some Yngwie Malmsteen could be considered speed metal. Yngwie rules, "You've unleashed the f*cking fury!!!"

[Nepenthe]

Well, I got DC++ and I have no idea how to use it haha.

[Bazarov]

Well, I got DC++ and I have no idea how to use it haha.
That was my problem. I really had no patience. I had it for a month, never used it and deleted it. But I just got it as well.

[Nepenthe]

That was my problem. I really had no patience. I had it for a month, never used it and deleted it. But I just got it as well.

How do you find songs haha? Is there a search or what?

[Bazarov]

I don't know.. I have to install it, I just downloaded and I can't find the file... :angry:

The same thing happened when I downloaded that Cage CD. I still can't find it.

How do you find songs haha? Is there a search or what?

EDIT

Okay, yeah what you have to do is share all your music or whatev. then pick a hub. Then you can start searching. AR, do you know of any good hubs? I see a few black/thrash/death hubs, I guess I could try in there.

[Freezing Moon]

grindcore.no-ip.org is one of the best hubs on there. Metal Mayhem is good too.

Once you get more rare stuff there are specialized private hubs you can join, but most of you will need to collect more first and organize your share.

[Bazarov]

grindcore.no-ip.org is one of the best hubs on there. Metal Mayhem is good too.

Once you get more rare stuff there are specialized private hubs you can join, but most of you will need to collect more first and organize your share.
A buddy of mine just told me about that hub. :D I'll check out that metal mayhem though.

Some people have insane amounts of music on there. I was in some room called like metal doom and gothic room a while ago and the guy had 800GiB.

[Freezing Moon]

A buddy of mine just told me about that hub. :D I'll check out that metal mayhem though.

Some people have insane amounts of music on there. I was in doom room a while ago and the guy had 800GiB.
Yeah, people on there share ridiculous amounts of music. I've only been sharing my Doom/Black/Dark Ambient folder lately (37GB) and that would be considered an average to small share in most rooms. I'll probably share my other folder again soon though.

[Nepenthe]

When I try to go to that grindcore hub, it says I do not have enough slots. What's this?

[Freezing Moon]

When I try to go to that grindcore hub, it says I do not have enough slots. What's this?
The amount of uploads you allow at one time. Some hubs require you to have a certain amount open.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

grind hub needs at least 2 slots.

[Riva]

I still can't get my head around DC++.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

:(

enter hub --> search --> download

In connection setting, just select passive if you can't get port forwarding working.

[AmericanHoser]

What about metallica's first 4 albums? Surley they mostly fall into this catagory.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

No, they are Thrash for the most part.

Though Kill 'Em All is bordering on Speed Metal, not unlike many other early Thrash albums.

[Nepenthe]

So how do I open up another slot?

[Rrrrrrr]

File>Settings>Sharing>change your Upload Slots

[Nepenthe]

Ah, thanks a bunch.

[GenuineImitation]

Can someone explain the main differences between speed and trash to me.

[Grumma]

The lyrics mainly, though I find Power Metal also has more pronounced basslines.

I would have thought the way the vocals were sung would be an indicator as well. with power metal being higher vocals whilst speed having more traditional vocals?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Can someone explain the main differences between speed and trash to me.
It's in the first post.

[Riva]

I would have thought the way the vocals were sung would be an indicator as well. with power metal being higher vocals whilst speed having more traditional vocals?

Yeah, but look at Savatage, Sabaton and Running Wild, which are basically power metal, vs Hibria, StormWarrior and Judas Priest, which are speed metal.

[GenuineImitation]

It's in the first post.


It makes alot more sense now.

[Shred Danson]

Yeah, but look at Savatage, Sabaton and Running Wild, which are basically power metal, vs Hibria, StormWarrior and Judas Priest, which are speed metal.
Savatage never really struck me as power metal though...

I guess the best way to differentiate power vs speed metal to someone who doesn't know is to say listen to Iron Maiden for power metal and Priest for speed metal.

Goddamn, Bewitched is awesome.

[Freezing Moon]

SABBATH OF SIN
CHANT THE NUMBER 6 6 6
SABBATH OF SIN
CRUSH THE CRUCIFIX!

\m/(>.<)\m/

[Riva]

Savatage never really struck me as power metal though...


Releases like Hall of the Mountain King, The Wake Of Magellan and Dead Winter Dead are very much power metal, and hints of it can also be found in their earlier stuff, like Fight For The Rock.

[Bazarov]

So I finally found the Cage I downloaded, it's great. Checked them out on metal archives, awesome they're from San Diego. I know exactly where that picture was at too. Very cool music.

NP: Cage - Chupacabra

[Riva]

It is indeed.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

SABBATH OF SIN
CHANT THE NUMBER 6 6 6
SABBATH OF SIN
CRUSH THE CRUCIFIX!

\m/(>.<)\m/
\m/(>_<)\m/

I DESIRE TO DO YOUR WILL...
OHH LORD SATAN

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Did you like the Bewitched album I sent, Butcher?

[Bazarov]

Oh yes, very much so.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

That album has been one of my favourites for the last few months.

I owe dargon big time for getting me into them haha.

[Bazarov]

So Agent Steel, six more days. I better get some film in my camera. Dammit, I wish I had a digital camera. Or a camera on my cellphone.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Masters Of Metal, Agents Of Steel \m/

I just need one more demo and I have all their material. :cool:

[Nostalgia]

I don't know the Speed Metal genre at all. Can someone give me a good song to download? I wanna see a good example.

[Bazarov]

Agents of Steel.

I need more speed metal, I'm sure they're are plenty better bands that Agent Steel. But I'm obsessed with them.

[Nostalgia]

Itune's sucks. They don't have 'em listed. Thanks though.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Old-school Agent Steel
Agents Of Steel (http://agentsteelonline.com/music/agent_steel-skeptics_apocalypse-agents_of_steel.mp3)
Unstoppable Force (http://agentsteelonline.com/music/agent_steel-unstoppable_force-unstoppable_force.mp3)

Modern Agent Steel
Illuminati Is Machine (http://agentsteelonline.com/music/agent_steel-omega_conspiracy-illuminati_is_machine.mp3)
Avenger (http://agentsteelonline.com/Avenger.mp3)

old-school stuff is better, but the new stuff also slays.

[Bazarov]

Itune's sucks. They don't have 'em listed. Thanks though.
Did you not get Soulseek? Because I paid off the RIAA and they won't be bothering you anytime soon.

[Nostalgia]

Hmm, they have Omega Conspiracy and Order of Illuminati. Which ones better you think?

Oh, and thanks for the help. :)

Butcher: I did get SoulSeek, but I've stopped using it for a little because I didn't even want to risk getting caught. It's one of the only fears I have. Strange, huh? :lol:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I like Omega Conspiracy better out of those. It's the 3rd best overall, though.

Download those mp3s, in my last post there is one from each album.

[Nostalgia]

Hmm, that's strange, the link didn't work for me, But oh well. I'm downloading Beyond The Realms of Death.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

all those links worked for me :confused:

try copying the link and pasting in a new page.

Beyond The Realms Of Death is a Judas Priest cover.

[Nostalgia]

My comp is really, really messed up, so it's just mine. I'm about to listen to the song, see how I like it.

EDIT: Not bad of an intro. Vocals aren't my style though.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Which song?

[Nostalgia]

Beyond The Realms Of Death. Started off with a melodic intro.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, it's a damn good cover.

[Slapping Penguin]

I am really digging Bewitched's At the Gates of Hell.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

:cool:

[Nostalgia]

:cool:
Spam.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

party pooper

[Stormrider]

Yeah, it's a damn good cover.

I really like Blind Guardian's cover of that song.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

It's a great song. Very sexy solo.

[Riva]

I'm too lazy to look back. What song is this?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Beyond The Realms Of Death

[Stevie]

Any Devastation fans?

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1502

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Ah, I've heard of them. I have been meaning to check them out.

[Stevie]

I can't provide any samples, I only have vinyl.

[Riva]

Beyond The Realms Of Death

Ah. Good song, from all the bands I've heard play it.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I like Agent Steel's cover of The Ripper is much better, despite Cyriis getting a couple of lyrics wrong. Unless he changed them on purpose.

[Bazarov]

Okay, so I just got back from my FREE Agent Steel concert. AMAZING. I met Bruce, Rigo and Juan. I got a picture with Juan and also when they ended the show he held out his guitar to let us "play it" and I got to tap some strings and stuff. When I get the photos developed, I'll post my pic with Juan.

I also got the setlist:
Wash the Planet Clean
New Godz
Fashioned F. Dust
WPD (Stoner)
Hail to the Chief
Illuminati is Machine
Ten Fists of Nations
Mad Locust Rising
Know Your Master

[Apocalyptic Raids]

That sounds awesome, but what the **** at the setlist!

No Unstoppable Force and Agents Of Steel is a huge suprise and the only old song they do is Mad Locust Rising :-\

[Bazarov]

I KNOW! I went up to Rigo while some local band was setting up and asked if they were going to play anything from Skeptics and he went on some tangent about how they don't like playing the old stuff and are trying to move on and make new music and stuff. :-/

[Apocalyptic Raids]

:-\

[Bazarov]

Yeah, I felt that was just bullshit. Just because they like the newer material or whatever doesn't mean they should deprive the fans of classics. I was hoping for at least one song off of Skeptics.. but oh well, it was a free show.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah free show can't complain I guess.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Any Devastation fans?

http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1502
I checked out Idolatry, and it's pretty good.

[The_Oath]

Kreator - Endless Pain

Such an amazing album. I love their harsher vocals, as to their clean ones. Tormentor is one of my favourite tracks by Kreator.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Yeah, good album that.

[Nepenthe]

Just got the reissue of Iron Angel's Hellish Crossfire. Can't wait to give it a listen.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I am yet to check them out

nice bump ;)

[Nepenthe]

Heh thanks. I kind of lost touch with this thread after the second page, thought I should get back in.

I'll let ya know if it's any good later tonight (or today for you I guess). I've decided to stay in tonight and just listen to a bunch of new stuff.

[Riva]

I saw an Iron Angel album once, can't remember which one. I didn't pick it up because it was ridiculously overpriced.

[Ve Das]

I´ll see if I can find it. I know it´s lying around here somewhere...

It´s a pretty dämn good listen, btw.

[Nepenthe]

Yeah, it kicked my ***. The vocals on the demo bonus tracks are godly. It seems as though Metallica lifted the riff from No Remorse from their track Hounds Of Hell, they are strikingly similar.

It was alot thrashier than I expected. Basically, it's Bonded By Blood if Exodus were Speed Metal.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I will have to check it out then.

Bonded By Blood is godly.

[Nepenthe]

As is Hellish Crossfire. If you can't find it, let me know. It's excellent all the way through. Be sure to get the remaster, the bonus tracks are almost better than the actual album. The vocals + the riff Metallica ripped off make it worth it.

[Riva]

Yeah, it kicked my ***. The vocals on the demo bonus tracks are godly. It seems as though Metallica lifted the riff from No Remorse from their track Hounds Of Hell, they are strikingly similar.


Metallica invented time-travel, did they?

[Nepenthe]

Metallica invented time-travel, did they?

They may have what with all that money...

But no, that song is actually from an earlier demo of Iron Angel's that came out before Kill Em All. It's just a bonus track on Hellish Crossfire.

[Riva]

Yeah, I know, I researched it on metal-archives. :)

Power Metal Attack was released in '84.

Kill 'Em All was released in '83.

I think it's just a coincidence.

[Nepenthe]

Oh shee. Guess I'm wrong on this one. It must be.

Regardless, it's an amazing cd. Have you heard it?

[Riva]

Nope. I'm wishing I had bought that album at HMV, because I think it may have been Hellish Crossfire.

[Nepenthe]

Well... I guess I could upload it.

[Riva]

I guess you should. :p

[Nepenthe]

I guess I will.

EDIT: Sent. Anyone else want?

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I would like it :)

jonhislop@gmail.com

[Nepenthe]

Sent. I'm sure you'll love it.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Thanks, I'm downloading it now. :)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

It seems pretty good so far.

edit: scrap that, the reverb rules.

[Father]

I guess I will.

EDIT: Sent. Anyone else want?


Yeh .. If you are still sending it add me :)


Thedeath7734@hotmail.com


Thanks :thumb:

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I sent it to you.

[Father]

Thanks ...downloading it now

[Apocalyptic Raids]

No problem :)

It's a great album.

[Nepenthe]

So, which part of the disc does everyone like best? Overall, Hellish Crossfire is better, but the demo tracks' vocals are awesome. I laughed when they started for the first track, but loved them by the end of the last one.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I haven't got to the demo tracks yet >_>

[Bazarov]

NP: Helstar - Angel of Death.

I'm seeing these guys twice in a row. Aug 5, and Aug 6th along with Cage. Behemothically:cool:

[Nepenthe]

Lucky bastard. I love Perseverance And Desperation. I don't know why, but I do.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Helstar and Cage, what a gig.

Nosferatu is an awesome album.

[Bazarov]

It's some festival this promoter is starting up, it's supposed to be an annual one. Additionally, it's at the same venue where I saw Cryptopsy and Agent Steel, so I'll be taking pictures galore. I just need a scanner or a digital camera so I can post them here.

NP: Laaz Rockit - Chasin' Charlie

[Apocalyptic Raids]

i hate you so much

[Bazarov]

That's too bad, because my dad just won the California super loto, and I was going to get you a ticket to come out here and see them, but seeing as you hate me and all.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

:'(

[Father]

So, which part of the disc does everyone like best? Overall, Hellish Crossfire is better, but the demo tracks' vocals are awesome. I laughed when they started for the first track, but loved them by the end of the last one.



Those vocals kinda reminded me of lemmy from morothead for some reason.

[Riva]

They remind me of Mille from Kreator mixed with very, very early James from Metallica, actually.

[Father]

I was reffering to the demo vocals. but anyway

[Riva]

So was I.

[.:Thrasher:.]

ahh speed. love the genre yet i have only heard one band which is Megadeth, and i think there only speed metal album is Killing is my business...and business is good. But you can hear there speed on later albums like Peace sells, so far, so good, so wat, and Rust in peace\m/

Il look up those bands you posted Ts

[Bazarov]

http://collect.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.showDetails&Band_Show_ID=5989145&friendid=8905039

Holy crap! I didn't know this, but that Metal Fest concert with Cage and Helstar, Agent Steel is going to be there too. Score!

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Megadeth aren't quite Speed Metal, Thrasher.

**** you barbie.

[Nepenthe]

Those vocals kinda reminded me of lemmy from morothead for some reason.

They didn't quite remind me of any certain person, but I definately loved them.

[.:Thrasher:.]

Megadeth aren't quite Speed Metal, Thrasher.

**** you barbie.

yeah I no there not speed but there got some roots to it silly:rolleyes:

/watches Alive 2

[Riva]

Yeah, but all thrash have Speed Metal roots, seeing as it is the offspring of speed and punk.

[MetalOz]

Anyone liasten to the late 80s band Toxik? The vocalist on their first album reminds me of Agent Steel. The guitarist is real technical too...

/bump

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Toxik are damn good.

[Riva]

Never heard.

[MetalOz]

They only have two albums and they are impossible to find now... watch your DU for them soon :)

[Apocalyptic Raids]

World Circus is fantastic. Toxik sound quite a bit like Watchtower, Jason.

[FatalEnergy]

Count Your Blessings is such a killer song. You definately can't go wrong with Toxik

[Riva]

World Circus is fantastic. Toxik sound quite a bit like Watchtower, Jason.

Awesome.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Over the top, shreiky, technical Thrash/Speed ftw.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

bumped because Hibria and my thread is awesome

[FatalEnergy]

Bumpage.

I don't know if you guys were talking about it earlier or not, but have any of you heard Riot?

Thundersteel is killer.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Nah, I haven't :(

[FatalEnergy]

Nah, I haven't :(


Check that crap out dude. Thundersteel predated Painkiller by two years. If you like Painkiller, you'll dig the hell out of it. Bobby Jarzombek plays drums on it too.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Well, I love Painkiller so I'll look into it.

[FatalEnergy]

I was suprised when I checked them out, because they had been around since the 70's, and their earlier stuff is much like Saxon and early Priest.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

I just looked them up, and they've been around for ages. =o

Anyone into Maninnya Blade or S.D.I.?

[FatalEnergy]

I've heard a little S.D.I., but not enough to really make a good judgment on it.

[Apocalyptic Raids]

Sign Of The Wicked is a good album.

[FatalEnergy]

I'll have to check it out. I think what I heard may have been on that album. I can't remember.

[Nepenthe]

Anyone ever heard of Sacred Oath? I just got A Crystal Revision, which is a remake of their only original album A Crystal Vision. Man, it is excellent. Truly killer riffage and Joey Belladonna-like vocals.

[FatalEnergy]

Anyone ever heard of Sacred Oath? I just got A Crystal Revision, which is a remake of their only original album A Crystal Vision. Man, it is excellent. Truly killer riffage and Joey Belladonna-like vocals.


Sounds cool, I'll have to look that up.

[Nepenthe]

I can send you the link if you want.

[FatalEnergy]

Sure :D

[Nepenthe]

Sent.

It's so good. The riffage is crushing and melodic. It reminds me of what Iced Earth would sound like if Jon Schaffer was creative. This album predates the first Iced Earth stuff though, so I think they might have been a large influence on him.

The vocals range from sounding like Belladonna, to sounding like Halford, and every now and then they sound slightly like King Diamond.

[FatalEnergy]

Awesome. My favorite type of vocals. I'll check it out as soon as the transfer is done.

NP: Judas Priest - Leather Rebel (live)

[Nepenthe]

Man, this album gets better and better. Later on in the album there's even some growl-like vocals.

[FatalEnergy]

Damn, it says the file is encrypted, and I need a password when I try to extract the files.

[Nepenthe]

Agh that's my bad, I got this from a website. The password is www.metalunion.tk

[FatalEnergy]

Alright, cool. Thanks


EDIT: This stuff is awesome. Reminds me of Flotsam & Jetsam