Awesome indeed, it really shines thanks to the simplicity.

Yeah, but I much prefer the "new" era.

Same here.
Jonas clean vocalson the new stuff are so amazing, as well as the more complex songstructures.

I, too, prefer their new era.

I'm with you guys, but BMD is still a kickass album.

I had apollo by nebula for christmas and didnt really give it much of a listen...what do you guys think about it? i'm gonna give it a good listen now

probably won't beat atomic ritual

I'm really enjoying Candlemass, lately.

Have you guys heard of a band called the Manatees?

The Horny Manatees?

[QUOTE=ArrestThisMan;14471763]I'm really enjoying Candlemass, lately.
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well just for you then, here is a new song with Robert Lowe on vocals.

[url]http://rapidshare.com/files/23910893/Candlemass_-_Devil_Seed.mp3.html[/url]

How did you get ahold of that?

It sounds really good. Rob Lowe is like my favorite singer OAT, so I'm quite happy with it.

It's a secret. Nah - I got the link off slowdeathmetalwithkeyboards.com

And because I'm feeling nice and because you're probably as dissappointed as me at not being able to make the Candlemass 20th anniversary gig at the weekend here's some videos:

[url]http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=candlemass+070331+&search=Search[/url]

Yeah, I saw them. They sounded great.

The guy that shot that footage said that the show was professional shot for a DVD. If that's true, it will be a must-buy.

Absolutely. You can never have too many Candlemass live shows.

I've only just stumbled across this band Ereb Altor, who play Viking-styled doom (like Scald, Doomsword etc) - pretty nifty stuff. The production isn't too hot but the songs are all there in my opinion. One to watch I reckon.

Download some songs here: [url]http://hem.bredband.net/criols/ea.htm[/url]

The new songwriting competition is DOOM so get in there and show them how it's done...

[QUOTE=Jondur;14471893]well just for you then, here is a new song with Robert Lowe on vocals.

[url]http://rapidshare.com/files/23910893/Candlemass_-_Devil_Seed.mp3.html[/url][/QUOTE]

Sounds very good. I haven't listned to candlemass in a while and I only have the albums with Messiah and EDM but these vocals sound great. They really fit the music. They actually remind me of Krux a bit.

[QUOTE=Jondur;14471893]well just for you then, here is a new song with Robert Lowe on vocals.

[url]http://rapidshare.com/files/23910893/Candlemass_-_Devil_Seed.mp3.html[/url][/QUOTE]


Thanks :)

Do you guys hate Rob Lowe's voice? He's my favorite singer OAT, but I only hear people complain about him.

Anyone who complain's about Rob Lowe's voice is an idiot. He's the best singer in metal*

*except RJD of course.

Thank you! I completely agree.

Jondur: I repped you my album.

He is a god among gods IMO. He is ****ing ace! \m/

We always agree, Lee :p

Yep :p

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Jondur: I repped you my album.[/QUOTE]

Cheers man. I'll let you know what I think of it.

Great. Thanks!

Wino has done it again. I just got The Hidden Hand - [I]The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote[/i], and it is seriously the best new album I've heard in a long time. I recommend it to all fans of doom or stoner. :chug:

[QUOTE=Jondur;14477594]Cheers man. I'll let you know what I think of it.[/QUOTE]

Well, for starters you will burn in the same circle of hell as Six Feet Under for crimes against Black Sabbath. ;)

Death Vox in Sabbath songs? that's just wrong!

I quite like it in general (not the Sabbath medley, the album). You have some good riffs and the general mood is there. To be honest, there's a lot that needs improving - programmed drums are almost always a let down and some of the keyboards are a bit honky, and in general you still need to find your own sound (and then stick to it!:p). I don't think the vocals fit - good, clean vocals would add so much to the music (I actually like the growls, would sound ace in a old Samael or Rotting Christ style black metal band!), with the growls it makes everything sound a bit monotonous and dull, which means you actually have to listen really hard to pick out the dynamics of the music (and let's face it - most people won't make the effort).

But on the positive side, like I said, there's some good riffs and they're well played. You have a good understanding of mood and dynamics and can obviously play well. There is real potential there so stick with it man and I'd like to hear your next one.

Hehee. Thanks man. This is basically the first harsh, constructive criticism we've gotten for any of our 3 albums. :thumb:

The vocals: My cleans are abysmal, so those were our only choice. We've been looking for a singer and drummer for 4 years, and have had no luck. :( The album we're working on now will [I]hopefully[/i] feature a mix of clean and harsh.

The drums: I completely think the drum sound sucks, but we don't have a real drummer, and that is the only program that gives me the flexibility I want in programming. So the tradeoff for flexibility is the crappy sounds.

The keyboards/synths in the opening track: I've heard plenty about how bad they are, but again, it was my only choice.

The medley: It was just for fun, and each track was recorded in one take. Considering those things, I think it turned out pretty well. :p

Hey I completely understand why you've made those choices and we've all been there.

Drummers and singers are always the hardest to find so that leaves you with one option: learn to play the drums. Even the worst drummer will provide more feel than the best drum programmer. If space and noise are an issue get an electronic kit (I have one - it's ace and I'm going to record with it as well so we don't have to mess around with mics for hours). If anything the slightly overcomplicated programming in places detracts from the music at the moment.

Stick with it though - I liked what you've done (even if my review seemed a bit harsh) and I reckon you've got real potential.

Electronic kit as in the full kits, or the little pads?

(cheap) softsynths and programmed drums are a good thingto get the outline of song.
But you always loose the dynamics, which is really ashame.
Tha's also why I'm not really fond of triggers.

But then again, some bands like Darkspace can get away with programmed drums, but that's not really the kind of music that fits in to your sound Pate.

The electronic kit is a good recommendation though.
Or program drums and run them through the Drumkit from Hell program.
The samples there are also really good, one of thebest programmed drums I've ever heard.

Or just learn to play the drums, like the most basic rhythms. It's not so hard.