In Flames

[DJTeeLay]

I figured it was about a time someone made a thread about these guys.
One of three pioneers of Meldodic Death Metal along with Dark Tranquility and At the Gates.

I'm sure we all know that they started a unique sound and sort of went downhill after the release of Clayman.
I still listen to their new stuff, but it's pretty much below average.

They now sound like a heavier yet more melodic version of Korn.

I was inspired to start this thread due to my recent purchase of Lunar Strain.
Awesome CD.

Well, discuss.

[Shattered_Future]

Never really liked this band at all, aside from a few tracks.

[ZaaR]

the only cd i have is come clarity and it sucks. i know i shouldn't judge them on that cd alone, so i remain impartial.

[rasputin]

I love the albums Lunar Strain, Whoracle and the Jester Race. After those they changed their sound for the worse, IMO. Colony was not so bad, Clayman was okay, all the other albums were pretty bad.

[DJTeeLay]

I have Come Clarity too.
It's decent, but do NOT judge them off of that one.

Reznor, Can you send me Whoracle and Jester Race?

[rasputin]

sure mate, how would you prefer me to send it to you?

[jrowa001]

i tend to only listen to Colony

[DJTeeLay]

sure mate, how would you prefer me to send it to you?

Over email.

dj_teelay@yahoo.com

[DJTeeLay]

Old stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHckjugPUlE&feature=related

New stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ul-hqg_iPo


Sad, huh?

[rasputin]

I'm not able to attach the zipped file to my email, so how about I just send it to you over megaupload? I'll do it now. Also, might take a while to upload, and seeing as it is 2AM here I'll send one then send the other tomorrow.

[VomitStainedCretin]

Only have Jester Race, great album, might consider acquiring Lunar Strain, Whoracle and Colony but otherwise I think I'll leave the rest of the catalog alone (though I do like a few of their newer songs).

[DJTeeLay]

Oh, it's 12pm here.
Sorry.

Yeah, send Jester Race first I suppose.

Thanks a bunch.

[rasputin]

Ok well I started uploading it and it's done 25 percent so I'm not going to stop it, although I think it's Whoracle. I'll send you Jester's Race when I get up in the morning though. And don't worry, I was planning on staying up late, because I'm hardcore. :)

[DJTeeLay]

Alright, thanks man.

Am I the only person on this planet who likes the song "Cloud Connected?"

[masterchaos]

Nah its an ok song...sure you dont mean "Club Connected"? lol

I will always have a soft spot for this band for the simple reason they helped open the door for me with more extreme types of metal. Clayman isnt that bad either. Pinball Map, the title track, Satellites and Astronauts...There are some pretty damn good songs.

But Jester Race and Lunar Strain own anything else they've done...borderline Black Metal

[i am the robots]

:lol: no In Flames is borderline black metal except maybe the first riff of Stand Ablaze, and that's just because it's tremolo picked.

[VomitStainedCretin]

Alright, thanks man.

Am I the only person on this planet who likes the song "Cloud Connected?"It's OK; I actually quite like The Quiet Place off STYE as well.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Alright, thanks man.

Am I the only person on this planet who likes the song "Cloud Connected?"

dude. i love that song. your not alone.

[i am the robots]

I too like Cloud Connected, but like, idk, I don't really listen to In Flames that often anymore to begin with.

[masterchaos]

:lol: no In Flames is borderline black metal except maybe the first riff of Stand Ablaze, and that's just because it's tremolo picked.

Its not like Im calling it black metal...but the sound of it, along with the style of his voice, resembles a bit of the black to me.

The more I think about it, black folk metal is a better description

[i am the robots]

Nah, the first two are just folky melodic death, and Jester Race is straight up Gothenburg style melodic death.

[masterchaos]

I still hear a lot of the folk in Jester Race...more than you would've heard from DT or AE around that time.

listening to Lord Hypnos right now...man they've changed

[i am the robots]

Lord Hypnos is such a bland song, but yeah, they have changed. Nothing they will ever do will ever top Subterranean.

[masterchaos]

How is that song bland?

[VomitStainedCretin]

How is that song bland?Seconded; the only critique I have of it is that it sounds a touch too similar to Artifacts of the Black Rain.

[i am the robots]

Because it's incredibly bland.
Seconded; the only critique I have of it is that it sounds a touch too similar to Artifacts of the Black Rain.
Exactly. It sounds waaaay too formulated.

[VomitStainedCretin]

Because it's incredibly bland.Most informative and explanatory answer of the decade...

Edit: Ignore the sarcastic comment above.

[i am the robots]

Haha, it's all good. I couldn't put my finger on it, and then you made that post, so danke.

I also don't like Graveland very much... it might be that those two songs are in between Artifacts and Dead Eternity though.

The version of Dead Eternity with Jocke is much better btw.

[masterchaos]

Seconded; the only critique I have of it is that it sounds a touch too similar to Artifacts of the Black Rain.

Agreed. That is actually my problem with Whoracle, most of the songs have the "Food For the Gods" type riffs.

Dead God in Me is great as well

[i am the robots]

Food For The Gods is an awesome song. :/

[VomitStainedCretin]

I also don't like Graveland very much... it might be that those two songs are in between Artifacts and Dead Eternity though.I like Graveland in that it seems to me an attempt to write a more straight forward and aggressive death metal song. Plus it has an awesome chorus: "Illusions bleed from their fetid cores, bent to rotten extremes".

[i am the robots]

Well, Anders Friden + Niklaus Sundin = epic lyrics.

[Riva]

Whoracle is a good album, except they recycled the same 4 riffs for almost all of the songs. Food For The Gods to Worlds Within The Margin might as well be the same song, for all their variance.

AC/DC of melodic death? Yes.

[i am the robots]

Worlds Within The Margin and Food For The Gods are completely different songs... are you sure you don't mean Morphing Into Primal and FFTG.

[Riva]

Food For The Gods TO Worlds Within The Margin.

In Australia, when referring to a list, we use the word "to" as a way of saying "from x to y and everything in between". :)

[i am the robots]

OH MY GOD IM SORRY


i misread f u

[Kage]

Whoracle is a fantastic album.

[Riva]

It's my second favourite, behind Lunar Strain, but I still stand by my previous statement.

[superpeer]

I haven't listened to Whoracle in ages, but I don't remember liking it that much. Apart from Dialogue with the Stars, that was sweet. I think, anyway. I'm out of step.

[DJTeeLay]

I have Subterranean.
Haven't listened to it yet.

How'd you guys like the vocals?

[Jude]

Pre-Jester Race: OK
Jester Race: **** yes
Whoracle: **** yes
Colony: Omg hellz yeah \m/
Clayman: **** yes
Reroute to Remain/Soundtrack to your Escape: what is this ****
Come Clarity: ugh

[rasputin]

Subterranean is pretty good, I've reviewed. It obviously isn't as good as the earlier albums, being an EP, but I'd definitely choose it over anything after Colony. The vocalist sounds a lot like Stanne off Lunar Strain, although not as good.

PS: DJTeeLay: Did you get Whoracle? I'm about to upload and send Jester's Race, tell me if you get them.

[Poet]

I am not a fan of Pre-Anders In Flames..yeah they are good, but I prefer Anders.

I haven't gotten into Jester Race that much. Whoracle has Jotun, The Hive, and Jester Script Transfigured...which are my 3 fav. In Flames songs.

Colony was the first album I heard from them after hearing Embody the Invisible on TH's Underground. Clayman is great. Reroute to Remain is ok....STYE is uh...yeah, lol.. Come Clarity is in the same vein as RTR for me...it's ok.

[rasputin]

Those three songs are from Whoracle are brilliant.

[masterchaos]

I think Reroute to Remain is a pretty underrated album. Sure it was the making for his John Davis vox, but musically its a lot better than when I first listened to it. Not to mention one of the aspects of IF I like is the mixing of the bass guitar.

I love Drifter, Transparent, Free Fall, and the title track

[Poet]

I think Reroute to Remain is a pretty underrated album. Sure it was the making for his John Davis vox, but musically its a lot better than when I first listened to it. Not to mention one of the aspects of IF I like is the mixing of the bass guitar.

I love Drifter, Transparent, Free Fall, and the title track

Yeah....Driffter, RTR, and Trigger are awesome, but it just didn't do it for me like say Clayman or Whoracle.

[masterchaos]

Oh for sure. Cant argue with that

[alytee123]

I love all of In Flames material, besides pre-TJR as I'm yet to hear much. Favorite album without a shadow of a doubt is Clayman. The title track, Square Nothing, Suburban Me, with the guest solo from Chris Ammott, and Pinball Map are among my favorites, though the whole album to me is just brilliant. One of my most favorite albums.

[masterchaos]

Pre JR is pretty good...Stand Ablaze, Biosphere, etc

These guys and Dark Tranquility are what introduced me to melodic death metal and even though I havent been that into mdm for quite a while, Im starting to remember why I did.

[DJTeeLay]

Yeah, I got the Email, but I'm not sure how to download it to my PC.
Do I have to download Mega Manager first?

[Riva]

You type in the 3 digit code, click Download, wait 45 seconds, then click Download again.

Pre-Clayman In Flames > Clayman/Post-Clayman In Flames.

[Charizard]

Agreed, though I like quite a few songs off of Clayman and Reroute To Remain.

I have Subterranean.
Haven't listened to it yet.

How'd you guys like the vocals?

Well, it's Henke from Dawn, and I personally think he's a lot better than Anders.

AC/DC of melodic death? Yes.

No, that'd be Soilwork.

[Captain Quentin]

when does the new album come out?

[Charizard]

Hopefully never. They should call it quits already. :/

[rasputin]

Yeah, I got the Email, but I'm not sure how to download it to my PC.
Do I have to download Mega Manager first?
you just basically follow the prompts for the free download. You'll have to wait 45 seconds or so and press download again. Basically what Riva said.

[mick7]

i first got into in flames by hearing the song 'stand ablaze' on the lunar strain/subterranian album. then i bought a few other albums (jester race, colony) and fell in love with songs like 'zombie inc', 'jester script transfigured' and 'moonshield'. i also fell in love with whoracle and clayman but i think with the new stuff in flames would've lost a lot of fans. i mean personally i still enjoy the music i just prefer the older stuff, but isn't that the case with a lot of bands?

meh. in flames rock.

[lak89]

Alright, thanks man.

Am I the only person on this planet who likes the song "Cloud Connected?"

I like that song too :)

In Flames rocks btw, haven't checked out their older stuff though, soundtrack to your escape was disappointing bar a few tracks, come clarity was really good

[Charizard]

Oh God, get your hands on Subterranean asap.

[DJTeeLay]

I like that song too :)

In Flames rocks btw, haven't checked out their older stuff though, soundtrack to your escape was disappointing bar a few tracks, come clarity was really good

How can you say they rock if you haven't heard their older stuff?

[DJTeeLay]

Yeah, the downloading thing didn't work.
I downloaded it and it said "open as?" and nothing works.

Thanks man, but it would be easier with a zipped file.

[aria]

used to love this band a lot

could not stop listening to the jester race and whoracle and the earlier albums i cant remember the names of were pretty good (used to have elerlost part 1 and 2 on it my favourite metal tunes of all time)

then colony was ok zombie inc was my fave there and then after that well we all know what happened there :upset:

[aria]

just had to rack out my lunar strain and throw on some everlost damn this shi is just as good as i remember

[aria]

whoever is responsible for the outro guitar solo on part 2 could of done a lot better though that guy obviously does not understand the piece real shame actually

[Charizard]

it's like blues solo in folky song

[Seth Shadows]

^wtf? nice triple post "aria". Use the Edit button please.

I rather enjoy In Flames. Whoracle is my favorite album

[illpressureurhinges1]

Personally, I enjoy Come Clarity the most.

[cyborg mosh design]

Reroute To Remain is like their only listenable album.

[illpressureurhinges1]

It's pretty good, but I still think Come Clarity is their best. Soundtrack to Your Escape is pretty good too.

[cyborg mosh design]

Soundtrack To Your Escape sounds like Slipknot or some stupid ****.

[DJTeeLay]

It's pretty good, but I still think Come Clarity is their best. Soundtrack to Your Escape is pretty good too.

Ouch.

Sorry, but you've lost some cool points with that post.

Have you heard their old stuff?

[illpressureurhinges1]

Ive heard a couple songs from Colony and Clayman. I've mostly just heard their new stuff. I'm guessing your going to tell me I shouldn't be saying anything until I listen to their old stuff because its better than their new stuff?

[cyborg mosh design]

The old stuff is stupid, too. It's like Children Of Bodom.

[illpressureurhinges1]

And I don't really care for Children of Bodom.

[cyborg mosh design]

Yeah, that stuff's gay.

[Angmar]

What is it that has been attracting the mentally challenged to mx lately?

[illpressureurhinges1]

And what exactly is your reasoning for calling us mentally challenged? Because we don't Children of Bodom, or the other guy doesn't like old In Flames?

[Angmar]

The old stuff is stupid, too. It's like Children Of Bodom.

This is enough reason I think.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Ok. Well I'm sorry you feel that way. But I really wouldn't know whether that's a stupid statement or not, considering I've never heard the old stuff.

[masterchaos]

And I don't really care for Children of Bodom.

and it doesnt sound anything like CoB either.

[cyborg mosh design]

This is enough reason I think.
Whatever, they do cheesy stuff with lame *** long solos in it, and it sounds all 80's metal.

[illpressureurhinges1]

and it doesnt sound anything like CoB either.

Well thank you for clarifying that for me, because I didn't know.

[masterchaos]

Well thank you for clarifying that for me, because I didn't know.

I dont know if that was sarcasam or not...could go either way

imagine In Flames without the Shadows Fall like bridge's and choruses and Johnathan Davis like singing.

[illpressureurhinges1]

It wasn't sarcasim. Jonathan Davis singing? From In Flames?

[masterchaos]

Take this Life, Leeches, The Quiet Place (especially)...

Mostly songs from Soundtrack and Clarity is where you hear it

[illpressureurhinges1]

I guess I can see it in those songs you said. I just never thought of the vocals that way.

[masterchaos]

Im sorry to ruin it for you man haha, because next time you listen to those albums Im sure you will notice it a lot.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Whatever. Im over it. I'm listening to it right now, and I still like it.

[Poet]

LOL@this.

In Flame's older stuff sounds NOTHING like cheesy 80s metal. Songs like Jotun, The Hive, and Jester Script Transfigured kicks anything from Come Clarity or STYE's ***. Hell...all three of those songs are on Whoracle. So before judging In Flame's older stuff...listen to it.

[masterchaos]

I wish they would've at least become more of a hybrid between "Colony" and "Reroute to Remain".

[Dimmu Burger]

I did notice the Korn vocals after a friend pointed that out. I can still enjoy it though.

[illpressureurhinges1]

I did notice the Korn vocals after a friend pointed that out. I can still enjoy it though.

Seriously. I can tell, but I still like the music, so who cares...

[Dimmu Burger]

Seriously. I can tell, but I still like the music, so who cares...

ok then.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Yah. I don't know. Whatever.

Ok so I just listened to Starforsaken off Lunar Strain... WOW. It's almost like a totally different band compared to their new stuff. Then again, it was a different vocalist.

[Invicta_Veritas]

Yea, the dude from Dark Tranquility sang for them back then.

Which is why Lunar Strain was so much better than anything else IF have put out, no disrespect meant to Whoracle or Colony.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Yea, the dude from Dark Tranquility sang for them back then.

Wow. I did not know that. Now I do. Makes sense.

[Invicta_Veritas]

Glad I could be of service.

[illpressureurhinges1]

You were. Thanks.

[rasputin]

Stanne is a much better vocalist than Anders. I'll admit, Whoracle and The Jester Race were both very good, but this was in no way due to the Anders' voice being good, he merely complemented the already brilliant music. Lunar Strain is exceptional, and I've always loved Stanne's vocals. Even now, he's very good. Just listen to DT's Fiction. I'll admit due to the production Lunar Strain is harder to get into, and because of the different style it has, but it's really worth it.

[DJTeeLay]

Funny.
DT and In Flames started out the same way.

Look at the contrast.

Both were pioneers of Melodic Death Metal.
One completely sold out.
One didn't all.

DT's new stuff is just as good as their old stuff.

[masterchaos]

Singer swap!

[Invicta_Veritas]

Yea, I'm incredibly impressed with Dark Tranquility. Any band that can consistently put out good album after good album is ace in my book.

[alytee123]

I have a Dark Tranquility album but I cant get into it because it reminds me very slightly of Deathstars.

[Dimmu Burger]

I wonder what the bands would be like if they had kept the old singers. Hmmm....

[i am the robots]

Mikael Stanne would sing like Jon Davis, and Anders' voice would be incredibly raspy.

[Invicta_Veritas]

Lol.

[rasputin]

I wonder what the bands would be like if they had kept the old singers. Hmmm....
Well Dark Tranquillity haven't had another vocalist besides Stanne have they? Because I think Stanne went off to DT after he did Lunar Strain. So then the two bands wouldn't be able to have kept their old vocalists, because Stanne was the old vocalist for both bands.

[masterchaos]

Ander was from DT originally correct?

[Invicta_Veritas]

No. Stanne was the original singer for In Flames. Anders was never in DT, I don't think.

[Riva]

Mikael played guitar in Dark Tranquility, then took over on vocals as well after Anders replaced him in In Flames.

[masterchaos]

Just did some research and Anders did leave DT to join In Flames.

[Dimmu Burger]

I read that Anders was a session vocalist for DT, so he wasn't technically in the band. Not that it matters.

[Shattered_Future]

Anders was on Skydancer for DT.

I love Stanne. One of my favorite vocalists, and I've been looking at his lyrics a lot more too (omgz liek they r so meaningful) and I think they're quite good. Dark Tranquillity writes much better music too, even way back in the day...compare, say, Whoracle with The Gallery, and the musicianship on The Gallery is light years ahead of Whoracle.

[VomitStainedCretin]

It's Anders on Crimson Winds, right? Because the vocals (and just about everything else) on that song are pretty awesome.

[rasputin]

the musicianship on The Gallery is light years ahead of Whoracle.
Very true. The Gallery is so much better.

[i am the robots]

Both albums are amazing for different reasons, stfu.

[Dimmu Burger]

I would enjoy a compilation cd of bands that switch singers, those two especially.

[alytee123]

I would enjoy a compilation cd of bands that switch singers, those two especially.

What other bands have switched singers? I cant think of any off of the top of my head.

[Dimmu Burger]

What other bands have switched singers? I cant think of any off of the top of my head.

I mean we make them switch singers, like a reality show! But don't make a tv show out of it, just a cd.

[illpressureurhinges1]

I don't think you would want to do that, because with our stupid society today, it would become a tv show. Example: The Cavemen

[Dimmu Burger]

I would watch it though. It could be called Singer Swap!

[illpressureurhinges1]

I might too. But still, how stupid. Lets just turn everything into a freaking reality show.

[Dimmu Burger]

I don't mind reality tv if its a good original idea.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Me neither... But sometimes they go too far and do something stupid. Or they keep something going alot longer than it needs to.

[Dimmu Burger]

The Joe Shmoe show was awesome. But not remotely related to In Flames. sorry!

[illpressureurhinges1]

I know. Don't want to piss anyone off for going off topic. So heard anything about In Flames new album?

[i am the robots]

I heard a song on myspace, it sucked.

[illpressureurhinges1]

Off the new album?

[i am the robots]

Not sure, but it was lame.

[illpressureurhinges1]

I'll have to check it out.

[Dimmu Burger]

It's not too bad, its very similar to the Come Clarity's type of stuff.

[masterchaos]

Is it the same one that was on that Viva La Bam cd? Thats the only new IF songs heard.

[i am the robots]

I think.

[Dimmu Burger]

Is it the same one that was on that Viva La Bam cd? Thats the only new IF songs heard.

Yeah that's it.

[masterchaos]

Well then yes it indeed sucks.

almost as bad as the title track for Come Clarity

[rasputin]

Is it the same one that was on that Viva La Bam cd? Thats the only new IF songs heard.
Well I can safely say that's the end of In Flames. Aside from the fact that after Colony they were crap, being put on a Viva La Bam compilation is the ultimate disgrace.

[illpressureurhinges1]

And Take This Life is on Guitar Hero 3...

[Dimmu Burger]

And Take This Life is on Guitar Hero 3...

That song is a pain in the ***!

[illpressureurhinges1]

You mean the song itself or the song's difficulty on Guitar Hero?

[Dimmu Burger]

You mean the song itself or the song's difficulty on Guitar Hero?

Difficulty on the game. That first riff is kinda off beat, so i have a hard time with it, which is sad for being a member of the rhythm section (bass).

[illpressureurhinges1]

Well it's ok, because I'm pretty sure GH skill has nothing to do with skill with real instruments. So no worries! :thumb:

[Dimmu Burger]

Well it's ok, because I'm pretty sure GH skill has nothing to do with skill with real instruments. So no worries! :thumb:

Well you can't be a complete music retard and be good at the game, but yeah it is pretty different.

Unless of course you have a one stringed guitar with only five frets, then its exactly the same!

[illpressureurhinges1]

Pretty much! Well actually I've tried to play guitar before and I can't figure it out, yet I'm kick *** at GH. But whatever...

[superpeer]

http://nl.static.netlog.com//p/oo/008/749/8749452.jpg

[VomitStainedCretin]

http://nl.static.netlog.com//p/oo/008/749/8749452.jpgWho the fvck is that?

[masterchaos]

Is that Mappy at the special olympics?

[Dimmu Burger]

Pretty much! Well actually I've tried to play guitar before and I can't figure it out, yet I'm kick *** at GH. But whatever...

Did you see the South Park with guitar hero?

[rasputin]

Pretty much! Well actually I've tried to play guitar before and I can't figure it out, yet I'm kick *** at GH. But whatever...
trust me dude, playing guitar hero and playing a real guitar have absolutely nothing in common :P

[illpressureurhinges1]

trust me dude, playing guitar hero and playing a real guitar have absolutely nothing in common :P

I know. I was trying to prove that point. I agree with you.

And for Dimmu Burger. Yes I have. It's hilarious. One of their best episodes. You just gotta catch the dragon!

[superpeer]

Who the fvck is that?

lol idk, some Dutch guy. My cousin linked me to his profile on this website. He said he liked death metal and black metal, then named a lot of bands of which in flames was the closest to either of those genres. lol he looks funnies ^--^

[Jude]

I assumed that was a Special Olympic swimming pool :\

[i am the robots]

http://nl.static.netlog.com//p/oo/008/749/8749452.jpg

http://www.muppetstore.com/pics_big/407.jpg

[Riva]

My University has Beaker blowing stuff up on almost every page of its online safety induction. Every subject makes you go through it, and I actually did read it the first time. 4 years into my degree though, with at least 3 science subjects per semester, it's just an annoying clickfest now. But Beaker still makes me laugh.

[i am the robots]

Beaker's amazing.

[encmetalhead]

New In Flames Single/EP thing is pretty good

[beans]

ive actually grown to dislike thier newer stuff a lot, thier new songs sounds really bad now, the luster has worn off

[McP3000]

New In Flames Single/EP thing is pretty good
not at all
ive actually grown to dislike thier newer stuff a lot, thier new songs sounds really bad now, the luster has worn off
you are correct sir

anything after Clayman is just really boring to me

[DJTeeLay]

I think anything after Colony.

Clayman wasn't that good, tbh.
Even Colony "just made it."

[Dimmu Burger]

Lunar Strain is the only In Flames worth listening to!! All else is epic fail!




How do you like my elitist impression?

[alytee123]

I enjoy old and new In Flames, flame me (oh the pun).

Does anyone have a link to download the new EP? I'm sick of having to listen to it over youtube.

[McP3000]

Lunar Strain is the only In Flames worth listening to!! All else is epic fail!

How do you like my elitist impression?
even though i know you're kidding...its kind of true.

They're like the Metallica of Melo-Death Metal.

[Dimmu Burger]

even though i know you're kidding...its kind of true.

They're like the Metallica of Melo-Death Metal.

Lol I like the new stuff too though.

I finally listened to the new EP. The first song is good, but the rest are just ok. I look forward to hearing the rest of the new full length though.

[DJTeeLay]

"The Mirror's Truth" grew on me once I pretended this is a different band.

[Dimmu Burger]

"The Mirror's Truth" grew on me once I pretended this is a different band.

Lol yeah prettymuch.

[beans]

it still hasnt grown on me, i strongly dislike it

[alytee123]

Some people really need to get over the difference in styles between old and new in flames. It's all people talk about over the internet regarding In Flames, and it's always the same. Makes me laugh.

I agree with DB in that the other songs on the EP are just alright, where as I love The Mirrors Truth.

[irishslappop]

I like Colony a lot. clayman wasn't so hot. havent heard the new stuff though.

[beans]

colony i feel is thier best album, and i dont mind any of thier newer stuff, but i just really dont like the new ep and my optimism for the new album is slowly deteriorating

[Poet]

So the first two seconds of Eraser sounds like the beginning of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up.

[Dimmu Burger]

So the first two seconds of Eraser sounds like the beginning of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up.

Lol I'll have to look into that.

[encmetalhead]

TMT is the only song off the ep that will be on albumt he rest of like b-sides and such

[Dimmu Burger]

TMT is the only song off the ep that will be on albumt he rest of like b-sides and such

Oh good so there is hope for the album then.

[alytee123]

Oh good so there is hope for the album then.

Of course there is have some faith.

New t00n from the album. Interesting Chorus.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ixAESAJZDO8

[beans]

wow, i really dont like it, optimism is still falling

[McP3000]

Some people really need to get over the difference in styles between old and new in flames. It's all people talk about over the internet regarding In Flames, and it's always the same. Makes me laugh.

I agree with DB in that the other songs on the EP are just alright, where as I love The Mirrors Truth.
Well i would normally agree with you, but since their new stuff sucks i dont know what you're talking about.

[alytee123]

It's just funny to read the same thing over and over again of 'how gay teh new in flames is'. Yes I realize it's an opinion but some people on the internet are like broken records.

*Waits for pun on the latter sentence*

[DJTeeLay]

It's just funny to read the same thing over and over again of 'how gay teh new in flames is'. Yes I realize it's an opinion but some people on the internet are like broken records.

*Waits for pun on the latter sentence*

new in flames is teh gay

[alytee123]

Go wank over Subterranean.

[Poet]

So The Chosen Pessimist is a pretty good song, even though it clocks in at over 8 minutes. Also, DOES ANYONE think the first 2 seconds of Eraser sound like the first couple seconds of the Rick Roll song? (aka Never Gonna Give You Up)

[DJTeeLay]

Go wank over Subterranean.

I actually still haven't heard that EP yet. XD

I've heard everything else.
I'm kidding.
I can tolerate new In Flames I just think it epicly fails in comparison to their first three album.

[Pebster49]

omg did he just growl in that new song! why doesn't he just do that more often, and have better lyrics, and this album will be awesome! haha, ok im done dreaming....

[Kage]

lol

[Limework]

Every song I've heard by these guys is rly meh. Some guys I'm trying to start a band with like them and the first song we played together is Trigger, which I'm not a big fan of but hey, I can't be totally non-cooperative with them if I want to play for them.

[McP3000]

Every song I've heard by these guys is rly meh. Some guys I'm trying to start a band with like them and the first song we played together is Trigger, which I'm not a big fan of but hey, I can't be totally non-cooperative with them if I want to play for them.
what songs/albums have you listened to?

I would heavily suggest picking up all of Whoracle if you haven't heard it.

[Poet]

So some guy on youtube leaked more of the songs from the new album.

I say that the chorus to Condemned is one of the best things In Flames has done.

[big80smullet]

i really liked come clarity when it first came out but its pretty meh now. Like i wont change it if it comes on but i wont seek it out

[Aakon_Keetreh]

new album is leaked

[illpressureurhinges1]

I just downloaded it. It's meh.

[Aakon_Keetreh]

same. i feel like there is metalcore in there somewhere :(

[illpressureurhinges1]

I taste a hint of it...

[encmetalhead]

havn't listened to it but will when i get home today

[Dimmu Burger]

I just downloaded it. It's meh.

Reps for a link?

[Poet]

Check your rep :)

[Mister_Che]

I'll jump on this when I get home. I'm not hyped up enough to be disappointed.

[Dimmu Burger]

I'll jump on this when I get home. I'm not hyped up enough to be disappointed.

I do that for prettymuch everything. I don't get too hyped so I'm much more able to enjoy stuff.

Check your rep :)

Thanks dude!

[Benzum]

Every song I've heard by these guys is rly meh. Some guys I'm trying to start a band with like them and the first song we played together is Trigger, which I'm not a big fan of but hey, I can't be totally non-cooperative with them if I want to play for them.

What songs have you heard?

All the material up until Clayman is really strong, and even after that it's not exactly terrible, by any means...

[jrowa001]

new album didnt do anything for me. i definitely wont buy it, or possibly attempt to listen to it again. ill stick with Colony

[Blue_Lightning_Ged]

I quite like the new album, nothing completely spectacular I'll admit. Wasn't really expecting another RTR anyway though.

[Blue_Lightning_Ged]

I quite like the new album, nothing completely spectacular I'll admit. Wasn't really expecting another RTR anyway though.

[beans]

RTR was bad imo and so is thier newer stuff

[Poet]

Well I think this is very good. It combines the older guitar melody with Anders new improved vocals. Definitely better imo than R2R, STYE, and CC.

[suspect]

Improved vocals? He sounds like ****. I like some of the new riffs and melodies, but Anders sucky vocals just ruins the album.

[Poet]

A lot of people say they suck, but I disagree. They have such a hopelessness to them that suits the music so well imo.

[bringonthebreakdown]

A lot of people say they suck, but I disagree. They have such a hopelessness to them that suits the music so well imo.

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[Benzum]

A lot of people say they suck, but I disagree. They have such a hopelessness to them that suits the music so well imo.

In Flames get a lot of **** that they dont really deserve to be honest. After blinding albums like The Jester Race, Whoracle and Colony, I believe they can write whatever the hell they want...

[LoUd3]

A lot of people say they suck, but I disagree. They have such a hopelessness to them that suits the music so well imo.

Agreed :chug:

[illpressureurhinges1]

A lot of people say they suck, but I disagree. They have such a hopelessness to them that suits the music so well imo.

I like them, I just think they strayed far away from what worked for them. I still like their new stuff though.

[beans]

I just think they strayed far away from what worked for them
this encompases everything of what i think about this band :chug:

[encmetalhead]

better then CC but that's not saying much

[Poet]

better then CC but that's not saying much

lol, it's not saying much. After two full listens to it, I will say this is my third fav. In Flames album behind Clayman and Colony.

Yes, it's :eek:

[south_of_heaven 11]

New album is realllll weak.

Like, 1.5/5 weak.

[illpressureurhinges1]

this encompases everything of what i think about this band :chug:

Right back at you :chug: And just letting you know, its encompasses.

[Shattered_Future]

Probably the best thing that they put out in 6 years, but I still tossed it. In Flames seriously bores me.

[Dimmu Burger]

Heading out to the In Flames show now. Yay!

[hismajestythepope]

enjoy anders being a gay swede

[Interviewer/surveyer]

Heading out to the In Flames show now. Yay!

They're pretty good live, don't like them though.

[Dimmu Burger]

They put on a good show. Lots of good songs. They aren't the most energetic band out there, but I like them enough that I don't mind. They played my favorite song of theirs: Come Clarity, which was cool. The show sold out, and its a pretty big venue, so I'm glad they are doing well. Anders has a lot of personality, which is good cause they take forever to change guitars between songs. Overall it was a great show outside of the usual mosh pit meathead @$$holes.

[OllieS]

Think Anders if the worst Metal vocalist nowadays

[McP3000]

definitely not

maybe one of the worst melo-death vocalists, but even then theres worse. And at least he used to have shining moments.

[OllieS]

I used to find him boring (Jester Race days), but definitely tolerable. Now he ruins the music

[Dimmu Burger]

I like him. He does more than most melo-death vocalists, who are usually pretty one dimentional and boring.

[0m3ga0n3]

Favorite In Flames song is Zombie Inc. Tight *** song right there.

[Dimmu Burger]

True dat. Great song.

[The Feeding]

everything they have done has been pretty damn good, except for the newest CD doesn't do much for me. Maybe i have to give it another listen or two.... What i like is how TONS of bands are clearly citing them as influences, namly As I Lay Dying & The Black Dahlia Murder just to name a few

[Dimmu Burger]

The new album is growing on me. They played like 5 or so songs from it when I saw them and they are decent.

[po0ty]

Their new album has it's fair share of mediocre songs, as does sound to your escape. Other than that I love these guys though. Saw them with Gojira and it was amazing.

[tomtom]

In Flames = awesome

they were the first "real" extreme metal band i got into, after metallica.

for some reason i like bands who have kind of ... un-conventional voices.

i tend to favor their older stuff over the new ones. never really got into com clarity, and haven't really listened to A Sense of Purpose yet. a few songs have come up randomly in my itunes, but that's it.

i'd have to say Clayman and Reroute to Remain are my favourites.

acoustic medly is awesome, from black-ash inheritance. gotta love Episode 666, The Quiet Place, Only for the Weak, Gyroscope, Pinball Map etc

one that stand's out for me though, from ASOP is Sober and Irrelevant.

[Dimmu Burger]

Their new album has it's fair share of mediocre songs, as does sound to your escape. Other than that I love these guys though. Saw them with Gojira and it was amazing.

I saw them on that tour as well. I like Soundtrack... a lot. It was the first album of theirs that I got the first day it came out. I didn't get into IF until RtR had been out for a bit.

[Pebster49]

C.O.L.O.N.Y. is such an awesome album, best MDM album ever

[Dimmu Burger]

True that is one of the best IMO. That and Clayman get lumped together in my mind as equally awesome MDM.

[ThatstheMove]

"Square Nothing" just came on Pandora radio. I love that song. The marketing company I work for is doing a promotion for Energizer and their role in the new Pandora message board. It's a cool place to go for exclusive content. You can view it at: youcastcorp.com/energizer/pandora.

Back on track, I agree they went downhill after Clayman. The new album has some solid tracks (Eraser, I'm the Highway, Sober and Irrelevant, and Drenched in Fear). Anders' voice is shot. It'll be nice to hear some more low growls and less clean singing.

[McP3000]

True that is one of the best IMO. That and Clayman get lumped together in my mind as equally awesome MDM.
clayman seriously waned on me after repeated listens. Colony hasn't really, give or take a couple tracks.

[Dimmu Burger]

Back on track, I agree they went downhill after Clayman. The new album has some solid tracks (Eraser, I'm the Highway, Sober and Irrelevant, and Drenched in Fear). Anders' voice is shot. It'll be nice to hear some more low growls and less clean singing.

I think they've changed but I enjoy everything after Clayman. Anders' voice is fine. He still does low growls live.

[tomtom]

I think they've changed but I enjoy everything after Clayman. Anders' voice is fine. He still does low growls live.

Anders' voice is crazy good. heaps of band i like have singers who have something unique about their voice, and i've honestly never heard anyone quite like Anders before.

[Dimmu Burger]

True, he is slightly unique without being remotely wierd.

[Psycoticgoat]

the only cd i have is come clarity and it sucks. i know i shouldn't judge them on that cd alone, so i remain impartial.

Come clarity is probably my least favourite of theirs. Go listen to Whoracle, The Jester Race, Colony, Reroute to Remain, etc. They are amazing songwriters and I'm forever a diehard fan of them.

[Dimmu Burger]

I really like Come Clarity, mostly cause it's the catchiest album they have, but ZaaR, you may enjoy some of their other albums because most of them sound nothing like Come Clarity.

[The Feeding]

i liked Come Clarity....but i do agree it's not their best album

[0m3ga0n3]

come clarity had great ideas but not my fav...

[Dreamerdude26]

My favorites are Whoracle, The Jester Race, and Colony. Clayman is alright too. I don't necessarily hate their newer albums though I just think that they have pretty much ran out of ideas and are afraid to just let the band die like it should. At least they are better than the hundreds of other mainstream metal bands out there.

[McP3000]

I agree with the above statement, except take The Jester Race out of there because i think its pretty boring other than a few songs.