[QUOTE=Iron Man]FYE = wallet rape :upset:

Unfortunately they're the only store anywhere near me with a decent selection.[/QUOTE]

I know. I'm always very careful to compare prices before I buy anything from them. I actually came in during a Christmas sale and got a DVD box set for my grandfather for $15 cheaper than it was at Amazon.

My family is very good at stretching out our money.

Bleh. The only stores around me have high prices [i]and[/i] a ****ty selection. $42 for Helloween's 'Better than Raw'? Sounds like a deal to me!


I did score an $8.00 copy of 'Holy Diver' though, so I guess I can't really complain.

[QUOTE=Steerpike]I know. I'm always very careful to compare prices before I buy anything from them. I actually came in during a Christmas sale and got a DVD box set for my grandfather for $15 cheaper than it was at Amazon.

My family is very good at stretching out our money.[/QUOTE]

Heh, two CDs ran me $33 there yesterday.

And, on a side note, I have Hall of the Mountain King from Savatage. Interesting, to say the least.

[QUOTE=Iron Man]And, on a side note, I have Hall of the Mountain King from Savatage. Interesting, to say the least.[/QUOTE]

Scored that one for $11.

R.I.P. Criss Oliva

[QUOTE=Iron Man]FYE = wallet rape :upset:

Unfortunately they're the only store anywhere near me with a decent selection.[/QUOTE]

They have some good used cds. But yeah, their prices are crazy.

Hi guys, im new here.
/looks ashamed.
I love power metal, just never saw this thread. Can you reccomend me some good power? My faverouites are DragonForce, CoB, Angra and Iced Earth, but i want to explore some more. :)

Blind Guardian
Helloween
Stratovarius
Nightwish
Savatage
Edguy
Lost Horizon

Try those out.

Also try out Rhapsody and Sonata Arctica.

[QUOTE=88_Fingers_Joe]Hi guys, im new here.
/looks ashamed.
I love power metal, just never saw this thread. Can you reccomend me some good power? My faverouites are DragonForce, CoB, Angra and Iced Earth, but i want to explore some more. :)[/QUOTE]

try falconer and rhapsody

How could I have forgotten Rhaposdy?

(kneels down with broadword point-down and begs for forgiveness)

Ahh, i tried Nightwish and Helloween already. Helloween = good, but i dont like Nightwishes vocals.

[QUOTE=88_Fingers_Joe]but i dont like Nightwishes vocals.[/QUOTE]

Maybe it's a matter of personal taste, but I didn't think that was possible.

Maybe i shall re-listen.

What songs did you listen to?

[QUOTE=Steerpike]Maybe it's a matter of personal taste, but I didn't think that was possible.[/QUOTE]

Either did I, I think she has a great voice. Anyway, I think female vocals give me a break from the norm, which is why I enjoy Nightwish

I agree, Nightwish's vocals are incredible.

Tarja (from Nightwish) has an amazing voice! I was going to see them in Toronto last night, but my parents decided that he had to visit my grandparents instead :angry:

****in’ Jesus. Why couldn’t he have been born in the summer? I've heard Middle-Eastern summers are quite nice.

I'm watching their website like a hawk. I'll be in Maryland the month they're coming through, and I plan on bribing a friend of mine to provide me with transportation to that concert. The instant the tickets go on sale, I'm buying the best seats I can afford.

That must have sucked. That gives me another reason for hating Christmas.

Edit: To Hitroshimite

[QUOTE=EddieVanHalen769]That must have sucked. That gives me another reason for hating Christmas.

Edit: To Hitroshimite[/QUOTE]

Sure did :) I'm considering converting to Judaism, Christmas is too much of a headache. I'll take not having to spend time with my family over free stuff any day, thank you very much.

[QUOTE=sensitiveorgan00]Has anyone heard the new Angra - "Temple of Shadows" yet? I have a few songs, it's fvcking killer. It has guest appearences from Hansi (Blind Guardian) and Kai (ex-Helloween). A lot of reviews I read really praised this album a lot. I suggest you guys check it out.
[/QUOTE]

I got the limited edition (+ bonus DVD) in November and since then it hasnt got out of my cd player. The first half of the album features very strong tracks but in the second half the songs become slower and more emotional (including piano parts and sensitive moments). At first I was kinda disappointed but I soon got over it. All the songs are so addictive (=super catchy) and well constructed and have incredible bridges and instumental parts. Although a reason I got this album was Hansi's guest appearance (I adore him!) in fact I liked Kai's performance better. What song have you listened to so far?

I take it back what i said about her singing, its very good. I mustve mistaken Nightwish for someone else, they have a woman singer.
/Feels gay.

Hey, I want to get into some Edguy. What are some good song by them?

Everything off of Hellfire Club. There is not a bad song on that album. The Piper Never Dies is one of my favorite songs.

After downloading Wishmaster, im just booked tickets to go see them in Birmingham in February, and am considering a Nightwish avatar....
This is the best **** ive hear in a long time. Well since i discovered CoB and DragonForce.

[QUOTE=88_Fingers_Joe]After downloading Wishmaster, im just booked tickets to go see them in Birmingham in February, and am considering a Nightwish avatar....
This is the best **** ive hear in a long time. Well since i discovered CoB and DragonForce.[/QUOTE]

Good man. I'm still waiting for tickets to the April show in Worcester. I hear they're an amazing live band. Tarja apparently headbangs better than most trash metalheads.

Anybody like/heard of Warmen? Janne Warmen (CoB)'s solo project.

[QUOTE=MetalFan]I got the limited edition (+ bonus DVD) in November and since then it hasnt got out of my cd player. The first half of the album features very strong tracks but in the second half the songs become slower and more emotional (including piano parts and sensitive moments). At first I was kinda disappointed but I soon got over it. All the songs are so addictive (=super catchy) and well constructed and have incredible bridges and instumental parts. Although a reason I got this album was Hansi's guest appearance (I adore him!) in fact I liked Kai's performance better. What song have you listened to so far?[/QUOTE]

Angels and Demons
Spread Your Fire
The Temple of Hate
Winds of Destination
Shadow Hunter

I could be missing one or two. Anyways, how is the dvd? Is it a live performance?

Hey, anyone going to the DragonForce + Angra show in London?
It should rock.

I wish I could go see them. I don't have th money to see any shows at the moment. Hopefully they'll tour North America when I do.