Yep, that's the DVD. It's great, got it for Christmas this last year.

People have been telling me about how great Hammerfall is. I own their latest album and think it's rather poor, but I've heard that their past releases are ace. Is this true? If so, which albums should I check out?

I just found out that Dragonforce are coming to Australia in May. I figured I should post it for the other Aussies who look in here. Anyone else seen them live?

I'm going to be very broke over the next couple of months...

That's awesome. I've never seen them live, I don't think they ever came to Canada, or anywhere near Calgary.

Yeah, Im seeing them the day after my 17th (15th may :D)

I can't miss it.

I won't
Thats that.

Our b'days are a day apart. That's coo :cool:

Lol, I just realised I messed up, mines on the 14th, the GIG is on the 15th.

[QUOTE=G_Mac07]I just found out that Dragonforce are coming to Australia in May. I figured I should post it for the other Aussies who look in here. Anyone else seen them live?

I'm going to be very broke over the next couple of months...[/QUOTE]
I think my money will be going toward Cryptopsy in May.

Though I wouldn't be going to DragonForce anyway. :-D

[QUOTE=Apocalyptic Raids]I think my money will be going toward Cryptopsy in May.

Though I wouldn't be going to DragonForce anyway.[/QUOTE]

Cryptopsy is definately my priority, but if I can make it to Dragonforce as well I'll be happy. I don't actually listen to them that much, but I reckon it'd be good show.

[QUOTE=Thor]People have been telling me about how great Hammerfall is. I own their latest album and think it's rather poor, but I've heard that their past releases are ace. Is this true? If so, which albums should I check out?[/QUOTE]
Hammerfall are pretty generic to me. They have a few great songs, Legacy of kings and Blood bound instantly spring forward, but I never really got into them much.

I have a feeling that there is a formula to get me to love a PM song.

1. There must be a catchy, sing along chorus. This must be repeated a fair bit. See: Dungeon-Lost in the light
2. This chorus should have repeated at least once without much or any instrumental backing at some part, (ideally the end) See: Dragonforce-heart of a dragon or Falconer- the clarion call.
3. When Played live, this chorus must be an audence-participation heaven- see Blind Guardian-Mirror Mirror, Nightfall, and most of their discography.

[QUOTE=Lord Abortion]3. When Played live, this chorus must be an audence-participation heaven- see Blind Guardian. Period.[/QUOTE]

Fixed.

[QUOTE=Steerpike]Fixed.[/QUOTE]
This is correct.
I hereby stand by this alteration to my above statement.

Yes, I find that crucial to a power metal song. You MUST get the urge to sing along with it, otherwise it's no good.

i found that a bit of a problem with some of the songs on the new DragonForce album, actually. some of the songs just aren't catchy enough, even though they're still great.

Heart of the Dragon has an awesome singslong chorus.

This is also why Iron MAIDEN ARE SO DAMN ATTRACTIVE.

They have the whole songalong croooning and the "whhoooooaaaa whoooaaa whoooaaa'' type thing.

[QUOTE]Yes, I find that crucial to a power metal song. You MUST get the urge to sing along with it, otherwise it's no good.[/QUOTE]

No you must find the urge to put on foot on a speaker. One hand on a mic and the other cleched as a fist rocking slowly back and forth.

[QUOTE=Slapping Penguin]No you must find the urge to put on foot on a speaker. One hand on a mic and the other cleched as a fist rocking slowly back and forth.[/QUOTE]
This is quite true. If the clenched fist is clenched around the handle of a mace, so much the better.

Has anyone ever heard Heavens Gate? I know that Sascha Paeth, who is a pretty busy metal producer now was the guitarist.
Wondering if they are worth checking out...

Anyone know why Lost Horizon's singer left?

im aware that this may have happend awhile ago but i didnt notice so...

Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)

[QUOTE=shadow_stalker]Anyone know why Lost Horizon's singer left?

im aware that this may have happend awhile ago but i didnt notice so...[/QUOTE]

Creative differences I believe. He's now in a band called Crystal Eyes.

[QUOTE=10th man down]Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)[/QUOTE]

Dr Stein is one of my favorite Helloween songs ever. Hell, you really can't go wrong with either of the two Keeper of the Seven Keys albums.

I WANT OUT!!!
Im listening to it right now.

Amazing.

[url]http://youtube.com/watch?v=HJCYDXO9am4&search=Helloween[/url]

So far I've downloaded "I Want Out" and "Dr. Stein". What next?

awesome to see so many aussies on the one thread:thumb:

[QUOTE=10th man down]So far I've downloaded "I Want Out" and "Dr. Stein". What next?[/QUOTE]

Mr. Torture. Hilarious lyrics (some of the worst I've ever seen), but it's a goddamn catchy song.

I'm Alive is quite good as well...

Revelations and Falling Higher from the Better Than Raw album.

I'm Alive, Twilight Of The Gods and Halloween from Keeper part I

I Want Out, Eagle Fly Free, Keeper Of The Seven Keys from Keeper part II

The Chance and Someone's Crying from Pink Bubble Go Ape

... lots more, but they're my fav's :)

[QUOTE=10th man down]Someone recomend me some Helloween songs. :)[/QUOTE]
Ride The Sky!

NP: Dio - Holy Diver :cool:

*cough*

[url]http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448856[/url]

Ride the Sky! \m/\m/\m/

[QUOTE=Captain Quentin]awesome to see so many aussies on the one thread:thumb:[/QUOTE]
Yeah, theres a fair few on MX.

Where abouts in Melb are you?