[QUOTE=Damien Rhodes]Yeah. I mean, Opeth is our band, and many other bands have basically been ruined by the 'mallcore' kids getting a interested in them so they could seem cool to the metalhead crowd. Opeth better not end up like that.[/QUOTE]

It's not the band's fault if poser mall rats start liking them. :-/

I really can't see how Opeth providing an influence on bands is a bad thing.

I also think you guys are being a little shortsighted in your estimation of what precise thing that bands will steal from Opeth. Lots of metal bands already have acoustic sections, and Opeth certainly weren't cashing in on acoustics' accessability when they decided to use them.

[QUOTE=Sephyr]Opeth is so technically advanced, it would be very hard for anyone to come within a mile of their godliness.[/QUOTE]
The fanboy is wrong.

You have to realize that none of thier music relies on technicality and just pure emotion. You are right about one thing though, that it is hard to match the inspiration and songwriting talent that they posess.

The only bad thing I can see coming from this is that a new fake genre called acoustic-core comes up.

Yeah Opeth aren't [I]that[/I] technical. But their songwriting is definatly top notch.

I have to admit, I wasn't all that impressed my first listen through the CD. The stand out songs were "Hours of Wealth" and "Isolation Years", the soft songs on the album. I knew I'd like it a lot more with another listen or two, and I'm really really loving "Ghost of Perdition" now. This album takes a bit of effort from the listener IMO, so if you aren't a big fan of the new album yet, give it another few listens, this is Opeth after all. :thumb:

Yep I think it's more the songwriting.... I can play a lot of Opeth stuff on guitar but actually putting thought into writing is another story.

[QUOTE=ambush]I have to admit, I wasn't all that impressed my first listen through the CD. The stand out songs were "Hours of Wealth" and "Isolation Years", the soft songs on the album. I knew I'd like it a lot more with another listen or two, and I'm really really loving "Ghost of Perdition" now. This album takes a bit of effort from the listener IMO, so if you aren't a big fan of the new album yet, give it another few listens, this is Opeth after all. :thumb:[/QUOTE]

hey dude, where you been!

PS: album rules, first listen to baying, and I was HOOKED. But yeah I agree, give it plenty of listens, especially if you like Opeth.

Exactly. I think that Opeth are doing what bands have been TRYING to do for a very long time. The whole loud/quiet.....heavy/melodic etc thing has been tried over and over again by countless bands, especially in nu-metal. Most of the time what you ended up with, however, was that the band would lose steam as soon as they dropped into whichever their weaker point was. Then Opeth comes along, a band that is equally strong both in heavy and in soft sections...I mean, any death metal band that could release an album like Dam nation and have it kick that much *** is going to stand the test of the time, if you ask me.

You know listening to the new album for about the 10th time I think Opeth has finally overtaken Tool on my favourite bands list (to take second spot.) I still love Tool but Opeth have been kickicking *** for 8 albums straight, thats just something phenominal.

Queen is my number one though, but its close.

[QUOTE=Sephyr]Opeth is so technically advanced, it would be very hard for anyone to come within a mile of their godliness.[/QUOTE]
As has been said, you're wrong. They are tehcnically good, but even some metalcore bands are just as technical, maybe even more so. There talent lies in their originality and atmosphere more than their technicality. They are the only band I've ever heard that have such a depressing atmosphere without using heavy keyboards and effects.

[QUOTE=Cain]It's not the band's fault if poser mall rats start liking them. :-/

I really can't see how Opeth providing an influence on bands is a bad thing.

I also think you guys are being a little shortsighted in your estimation of what precise thing that bands will steal from Opeth. Lots of metal bands already have acoustic sections, and Opeth certainly weren't cashing in on acoustics' accessability when they decided to use them.[/QUOTE]
I didn't mean it would be there fault. I just don't want to be bothered by the average mall kid who doesn't really have any clue about music, and just ride a band's success. I dont't really see it happening though.

[QUOTE=lost_profits]Yep I think it's more the songwriting.... I can play a lot of Opeth stuff on guitar but actually putting thought into writing is another story.[/QUOTE]
I can't :(

I can't ever seem to get there rhythms worked out.

[QUOTE=4130]You know listening to the new album for about the 10th time I think Opeth has finally overtaken Tool on my favourite bands list (to take second spot.) I still love Tool but Opeth have been kickicking *** for 8 albums straight, thats just something phenominal.

Queen is my number one though, but its close.[/QUOTE]
That will probably change the more you listen to Opeth. I thought Opeth was boring a repetitive teh first time I heard them, but they grew on me. Now they are by far my favorite band.

Opeth > Queen > Tool

I seriously don't understand the Tool obsessions. They are original and have some great songs, but I could never get into them. They aren't anywhere near as technical as people think they are either.

I saw Opeth last night and they didn't dissapoint me at all. Mikael was fantastic as were the rest of the band but he has a great presence on stage and also communicates with the crowd really well. Actually I was a little dissappointed that Martin Lopez was still ill, as the stand in guy didn't play the last section of [i]Deliverance[/i] quite how Lopez does...but he had pretty much everything else nailed. Apart from on [i]Blackwater Park[/i] where he played too many measures of intro.

Having gone off Opeth for a while seeing them has got me enjoying the music again now. [i]The Grand Conjuration[/i] was bad ***. [i]Face of Melinda[/i] too.

Is anyone else seeing them on this tour?

Whoa, they played BWP and Face Of Melinda? Awesome!

I'm seeing them November 11th.

Oh, sweet, I just realized they're coming here on October 21st to an awesome venue.

sounds good! i'm going to see them tonight, cant wait!

They're not coming anywhere close enough to me for me to make it :(

But Porcupine Tree is playing DC on Sept. 26 :D

I'm going to see them on the 11th this month:D

bah...
come down to australia, you bastards!!@!@

[QUOTE=the2stranger]I'm going to see them on the 11th this month:D[/QUOTE]

I went to see them last night

I like reading Face Of Melinda in set lists, a day before I see them, it makes my face go all smiley

[QUOTE=Creeping_Deth]Well, you're just going to rush out and buy it now right?

To Route 1 - I bought The Silent Circus yesterday on impulse and it's fantastic. Is Alaska as good.[/QUOTE]
The bridge to Mordecai alone is worth the money. Alaska is a little diefferent than The Silent Circus. Less clean vocals and it's definetly their heaviest album by far. It's very good though.

[QUOTE=.:~ Route 1 ~:.]The bridge to Mordecai alone is worth the money. Alaska is a little diefferent than The Silent Circus. Less clean vocals and it's definetly their heaviest album by far. It's very good though.[/QUOTE]
It is far more technical too. Less low death vocals though, which could be a good thing for some people. They are the first band that really turned me on to death vocals.

[QUOTE=Damien Rhodes]
Opeth > Queen > Tool
I seriously don't understand the Tool obsessions. They are original and have some great songs, but I could never get into them. They aren't anywhere near as technical as people think they are either.[/QUOTE]
Blast you. :p

Tool > Opeth > Queen. :thumb:

[QUOTE=Darkness Of Greed]Blast you. :p

Tool > Opeth > Queen. :thumb:[/QUOTE]

Nah, PT > Opeth ~ Queen > Tool

[QUOTE=Darkness Of Greed]Blast you. :p

Tool > Opeth > Queen. :thumb:[/QUOTE]

Come on, Tool has had One good album, one Very good album and 2 awsome albums. Opeth has 8 AWSOME albums. There isnt even a contest between the two.

IMO, Tool has 1 awesome album, 2 good albums, and 1 incredible album. That one incredible album beats anything Opeth has done. Ofcourse, its my opinion, so don't try to argue it.

[QUOTE=Jude]Nah, PT > Opeth ~ Queen > Tool[/QUOTE]
Yep.

[QUOTE=bball_1523]hey dude, where you been!

PS: album rules, first listen to baying, and I was HOOKED. But yeah I agree, give it plenty of listens, especially if you like Opeth.[/QUOTE]

College, Halo 2, girlfriend, eat, sleep, music. :)

Ok. not too long ago i hated this band. After AJIG and Kage uploaded some songs for me, i have figured out, i love this band. Not much to this post besides i have a new found joy for Opeth.


/Runs and hides from fellow Toolaphiles so i dont have to hear "I TOLD YOU SO"

How come you hated them before?

[QUOTE]How come you hated them before?[/QUOTE] I used to hate the puking noise that the singer made ,but, i heard a song with the growling and it aint to bad now (i still would rather hear his very unique singing voice)

I TOLD YOU SO. Which sond did you hear that had growling?