[QUOTE=zeppelinfan2k3]I like Dragonforce. But I still prefer classic rock.[/QUOTE]

DragonForce = Gods of music. I swear they are the best band ever.

[QUOTE=zeppelinfan2k3]I like Dragonforce. But I still prefer classic rock.[/QUOTE]


ah well...Each to their own

Dragonforce are nowhere near the best band. In fact their stuff is so simple and catchy, that's what makes it great, but after a while it's just bland and boring.

[QUOTE=jpjrulestheworld]infinite to the power of infinite[/QUOTE]
Cheater.

I prefer a Floyd or Zep CD to Dragonforce's, but they are definitely up there.

GnR is certainly not the best, how dare you :evil:

:lol: had to

eh, just a personal favorite. Not really on topic though, most poeple still don't consider gnr classic rock yet.

The best MXer threads are in the Pit, Dargon. You should find it pretty close to or on the front page.

Hooray for spot #201!!!!!!

And zepfan, you DID make it to the top 100. #57 if I remember. You whore.


/im gellis.

I've never heard DragonForce so I'm gonna assume it's sounds like a bunch of noise like the majority of today's metal.

/gets beaten

DragonForce = SIMPLE?! HOW!

58

If I had to make a comparison of Dragonforce, I would say Maiden, which probably isn't the best comparison, but meh. AIM me and I can send you a song or the CD to try it out?

Ohh yeah, I want to know how Dragonforce is simple too? The rhythm maybe, but the solos?

dragonforce - teh shizzle.
You should check 'em out, Power metal at it's finest

[QUOTE=jpjrulestheworld]I've never heard DragonForce so I'm gonna assume it's sounds like a bunch of noise like the majority of today's metal.

/gets beaten[/QUOTE]

/and whipped
/has entrails devoured

Meh, power metal is a bit different from most other modern metal genres. They're like the Arnold Schwarzeneggars and fantasy geeks of metal all rolled into one, with some bellowing and loudness for good measure.

That's a gross oversimplification, but I believe you'll find that in at least one band's case(Manowar!) it's pretty accurate.

ok, what exactly is power metal--is it pretty much like mainstream heavy metal or what? (I know stupid question probably)

[QUOTE=zeppelinfan2k3]58
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/im still gellis

[QUOTE=zeppelinfan2k3]58

If I had to make a comparison of Dragonforce, I would say Maiden, which probably isn't the best comparison, but meh. AIM me and I can send you a song or the CD to try it out?

Ohh yeah, I want to know how Dragonforce is simple too? The rhythm maybe, but the solos?[/QUOTE]
I they're like Maiden I'd probably like them because Maiden=teh bestest.

[QUOTE=88_Fingers_Joe]DragonForce = SIMPLE?! HOW![/QUOTE]
The solos are not, but the riffs are absolutely as simple as it gets. Ultra simple chord progressions, one note quickly picked for a bit before switching to another note, totally predictable choruses... of course, you do have the point of the ultra tech solos.

NP: Ulysses Siren - Above the Ashes

[QUOTE=atreyu_breakingbenjamin]ok, what exactly is power metal--is it pretty much like mainstream heavy metal or what? (I know stupid question probably)[/QUOTE]

Nein, nein, mein Herr.

see my post.

That's what I would say, but I am not the one to make the comparisons, but the melodies in it certainly strike me as Maiden esque :)

[QUOTE=Ripper22]Nein, nein, mein Herr.

see my post.[/QUOTE]

ok gotcha. So basically not something I would like.

I have one gripe with the general Maiden-fan party line, though: why exactly does everyone on the planet seem to think Bruce Dickinson is the best singer to ever grace metal music with his presence? I mean, he fits the music perfectly, but very often what other people call "operatic acrobatics" just sounds like vibratoed bellowing to me.

[QUOTE=Ripper22]/and whipped
/has entrails devoured

Meh, power metal is a bit different from most other modern metal genres. They're like the Arnold Schwarzeneggars and fantasy geeks of metal all rolled into one, with some bellowing and loudness for good measure.

That's a gross oversimplification, but I believe you'll find that in at least one band's case(Manowar!) it's pretty accurate.[/QUOTE]
That's just what they look like and have lyrics about.

Power Metal is the counterpart of death/black metal; instead of being heavy, atonal, and morbid, it's melodic and happy. Solos are essential to power metal. That's about it.

[QUOTE=Ripper22]I have one gripe with the general Maiden-fan party line, though: why exactly does everyone on the planet seem to think Bruce Dickinson is the best singer to ever grace metal music with his presence? I mean, he fits the music perfectly, but very often what other people call "operatic acrobatics" just sounds like vibratoed bellowing to me.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like you're one of the people that hates new killswitch engage, too.

[QUOTE=atreyu_breakingbenjamin]ok gotcha. So basically not something I would like.[/QUOTE]

Heheh, it depends, I should think. Actually power-metal takes as many cues from prog as it does from fantasy, and certain bands that would be classified as "power metal" are quite exceptional, such as Nightwish and Last Tribe. But a band as greased-up and consistently-only-dressed-in-loincloths as Manowar is probably not something you would like, yeah.

[QUOTE=atreyu_breakingbenjamin]Sounds like you're one of the people that hates new killswitch engage, too.[/QUOTE]

I don't listen to them.

jpj, which AIM name are you again? (I get you all mixed up :-/)

I like Dickenson because he fits the music so well. He is the best singer if his voice melds the music together perfectly imo.

[QUOTE=LordDargon]The solos are not, but the riffs are absolutely as simple as it gets. Ultra simple chord progressions, one note quickly picked for a bit before switching to another note, totally predictable choruses... of course, you do have the point of the ultra tech solos.

[B]NP: Ulysses Siren - Above the Ashes[/B][/QUOTE]

Hell yes.

Rise above the ashes, before you burn... \m/

[QUOTE=zeppelinfan2k3]jpj, which AIM name are you again? (I get you all mixed up :-/)

I like Dickenson because he fits the music so well. He is the best singer if his voice melds the music together perfectly imo.[/QUOTE]
bass over all

Dickinson is awesome end of story.

[QUOTE=LordDargon]That's just what they look like and have lyrics about.

Power Metal is the counterpart of death/black metal; instead of being heavy, atonal, and morbid, it's melodic and happy. Solos are essential to power metal. That's about it.[/QUOTE]

That is true.

This Dagonforce isn't bad, any album reccomendations?. I like it because the singer actually sings, and yea I can see the similarities to Maiden.

Thanks Zep :thumb: I'd rep you, but I can't :(

God **** that's a cool solo :thumb:

[QUOTE=jpjrulestheworld]This Dagonforce isn't bad, any album reccomendations?. I like it because the singer actually sings, and yea I can see the similarities to Maiden.

Thanks Zep :thumb: I'd rep you, but I can't :([/QUOTE]
They only have one out, Sonic Firestorm. Get it.

Right, I like the singing part and though it is more double bass driven than maiden, the melodies are where I see a similarity.

Later on then? :naughty:

The best is when bands mix power influenes with death influences, it comes out as neutral with an either hilariously horrendous sound, or pretty amazing (Bodom, Kalmah, Norther).