I'm not very good with genres. A few examples of the stuff that I'm listening to:
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Sigur Ros
Forward Russia
Kayo Dot

I'm looking for more stuff over the same lines. I realise that these bands aren't really similar, but anything in any of these directions would be much appreciated. Thanks. Also, apologies if this doesn't really belong here, I would have posted in alt/indie but they don't seem to have a recommendations thread.

Since you like Sigur and Godspeed, you might like this week's post-rock listening party band: Jaga Jazzist
[url]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/party.php?party=59[/url]

Also check out Red Sparowes.

Sorry for double post, I just wanted to make sure my question didn't get lost.

Hey, I was looking for some blues that's kinda chill like. I've been listening to John Mayer Trio a lot lately, so I guess something like that. Maybe something with clean guitars, but anything good.

[QUOTE=Ad Absurdum;13469870]I'm not very good with genres. A few examples of the stuff that I'm listening to:
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Sigur Ros
Forward Russia
Kayo Dot

I'm looking for more stuff over the same lines. I realise that these bands aren't really similar, but anything in any of these directions would be much appreciated. Thanks. Also, apologies if this doesn't really belong here, I would have posted in alt/indie but they don't seem to have a recommendations thread.[/QUOTE]

I've only heard a little iForward, Russia!, but you might like Gospel. Have a look at their album [i]The Moon is a Dead World[/i].

[quote=Kingofdudes;13469892]Since you like Sigur and Godspeed, you might like this week's post-rock listening party band: Jaga Jazzist
[url]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/party.php?party=59[/url][/quote]This bands really good, exactly the kind of stuff I like :D I didn't know that Sputnik done these "listening party" things (I've been away for a while), but that's a really great idea. Thanks for showing me this.

[quote=Hope Eternal]Also check out Red Sparowes.[/quote]Thanks, will do. I've ordered [i]At The Soundless Dawn[/i]. I see they are compared to Pelican, which can only be a good thing :)


[quote=Bartender]I've only heard a little iForward, Russia!, but you might like Gospel. Have a look at their album [I]The Moon is a Dead World[/I].[/quote]Thanks for the recommendation, I'm trying to find a copy of this album now. I've found one on eBay but I'll have a look around to see if there's anything cheaper before I order.

Well I got my copy from Amazon, but I just paid regular price for it (£10 or £11, I think) because I'd heard most of it before, thanks to Paranoidd. I think the site he links to is still up and working, if you want to hear them streamed beforehand.

[url]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=400285[/url]

(I'm assuming you're looking for post rock recommendations Ab, but I don't feel like going back a page and checking)

Explosions In The Sky
We Followed Tigers
And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead
A Silver Mt Zion
Mogwai
Mono
Grails

I'm looking for some bands in the genre of [I]progressive hard rock[/I]. I've found lots of progressive rock bands and lots of progressive metal bands, but none in between. Bands very similar to Rush and Dio-era Rainbow. Stuff like Led Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand and Kashmir would also be in the range of what I'm looking for. Does the band(s) I'm looking for actually exist?

Van Der Graaf Generator and King Crimson!

Looking for
 

Bands like Sunn O)))'s album White2. The atmosphere and heavy bass with some droning guitar. Are there any?

Also how is 00 Void compared to Black One, White1&2, and Flight of the Behemoth?

Earth
Boris (though it depends what album, so you might want to research a little... or ask Kage)
Khanate.

[QUOTE=randomthought9;13474392]Sorry for double post, I just wanted to make sure my question didn't get lost.

Hey, I was looking for some blues that's kinda chill like. I've been listening to John Mayer Trio a lot lately, so I guess something like that. Maybe something with clean guitars, but anything good.[/QUOTE]
try The Cruel Sea, you can't go wrong there

[QUOTE=Ad Absurdum]This bands really good, exactly the kind of stuff I like I didn't know that Sputnik done these "listening party" things (I've been away for a while), but that's a really great idea. Thanks for showing me this.[/QUOTE]

I recently uploaded their album "What we must", I can send you a linkif you want. :)

Hey Tojes, do you think you could send that link my way?

munoz.aaron at gmail dot com

[QUOTE=Stoic;13493333]Van Der Graaf Generator and King Crimson![/QUOTE]

I love King Crimson, but neither of these bands are anything like what I'm looking for. :p Basically I want some epic hard rock tunes (6 minutes+ in length) with lots of guitar riffage and mystical lyrics. Some keyboard/orchestral accompaniment would be great too.

Something like Genesis - The Knife (song found on progarchives)?

[QUOTE=Holy Diver;13492582]I'm looking for some bands in the genre of [I]progressive hard rock[/I]. I've found lots of progressive rock bands and lots of progressive metal bands, but none in between. Bands very similar to Rush and Dio-era Rainbow. Stuff like Led Zeppelin's Achilles Last Stand and Kashmir would also be in the range of what I'm looking for. Does the band(s) I'm looking for actually exist?[/QUOTE]

Muse
Radiohead

They both have some experimental songs couple with some heavier numbers.

whats some good slow doomy metal like black sabbath/dead meadow (that isnt droney noises, please)

[QUOTE=Whale and Wasp;13758274]whats some good slow doomy metal like black sabbath/dead meadow (that isnt droney noises, please)[/QUOTE]

Candlemass, first and foremost.

Reverend Bizarre. Goat Horn. Solitude Aeturnus

I can't believe I still haven't gotten around to buying Goat Horn's stuff.

[QUOTE=Holy Diver;13515091]I love King Crimson, but neither of these bands are anything like what I'm looking for. :p Basically I want some epic hard rock tunes (6 minutes+ in length) with lots of guitar riffage and mystical lyrics. Some keyboard/orchestral accompaniment would be great too.[/QUOTE]

You may like Symphony X then. They are more Prog/Poewr Metal, than Hard Rock, but they sure are epic and progressive. Definetly worth checking out.

You may also like Dream Theater and Vanden Plas.

[QUOTE=Cocaine;13758286]Candlemass, first and foremost.

Reverend Bizarre. Goat Horn. Solitude Aeturnus[/QUOTE]

k thanks...solitue aeturnus seems kind of boring but i am totally loving candlemass \m/

Listen to Solitude's cover of Heaven and Hell at least. Do yourself a favour, seriously. It's outstanding.

[QUOTE=Holy Diver;13515091]I love King Crimson, but neither of these bands are anything like what I'm looking for. :p Basically I want some epic hard rock tunes (6 minutes+ in length) with lots of guitar riffage and mystical lyrics. Some keyboard/orchestral accompaniment would be great too.[/QUOTE]

KAMELOT.

More power than prog, but they have some ridiculously awesome arrangements.

Kamelot do kick mucho buttocks. If you want to get hold of some of the best songs, try "When the Lights are Down," "The Haunting" and "Centre of the Universe"

You won't be disappointed :thumb:

Im looking for some real chilled out, relaxing stuff with acoustic guitars, strings etc. 'River man' by Nick drake is a good example.

thanks for any recommendations.

I don't know why I don't find Kamelot appealing. I like Kalmah for cheesiness sakes.

Kamelot isn't even really cheesy. I don't care for them either way though.

[QUOTE]Im looking for some real chilled out, relaxing stuff with acoustic guitars, strings etc. 'River man' by Nick drake is a good example.

thanks for any recommendations.[/QUOTE]
I find David Gilmour - [I]On An Island[/I] pretty relaxing, try that.