[QUOTE=Lord Abortion]BTW what should I get next?[/QUOTE]

Tales from the Twilight World is closer to Somewhere Far beyond. Very good album, this is where Blind Guardian actually started turning into a power band. Hansi's vocals are rawer and he mostly uses his lower ones (hadnt started lessons yet). There are certainly mainy highlights in this album including: Welcome To Dying, Lord Of The Rings, The Last Candle and my favourite Lost In The Twilight Hall where we have a Hansi Kursch - Kai Hansen dwelling.

Imaginations from the Other Side is closer to Nightfall in Middle Earth. Alright, not THAT close but this is where Blind Guardian gained a more modern symphonic/melodic perspective but yet it's thrashy although with less folk elements. The production quite "muddy", Somewhere Far Beyond's exact opposite and Hansi mostly uses his "barky", despairate vocals. This album was the most difficult for me to get and it's the "darkest" in Blind Guardian's Discography. My favourite songs are Imaginations from the Other Side ,Alive, Mordred's Song, Bright Eyes, Another Holy War.

GET THEM BOTH!

[QUOTE=MetalFan][B]SLOUGH FEG UPLOAD FOR SENSITIVEORGAN00[/B]

man, I wish I could upload all the 5 albums. I hope you like these:

Professor's Theme off Traveller
[url]http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2001TW0RN8QZS1PHM2L1FCT08G[/url]

Brave Connor Mac off Twilight of the Idols
[url]http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KKSIXHOTTYS30AEIQCQ5NGUP0[/url]

The Wickerman off Twilight off the Idols
[url]http://s35.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=29N4KBCV0QJKN35LU687VF61EM[/url]

Sky Chariots off Down Among the Dead Men
[url]http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3REYBEWNWKW5V20F8F6XIZJXLZ[/url][/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot. I'll give these guys a listen. :thumb:

This thread cannot die!

it usually does :D

Anyone into Celesty or Mystic Prophecy? I got albums by both, the later of the two being rather generic :(

Anyone else like Hammerfall? I got their new album this week and enjoyed it.

[QUOTE=Metal_Head_617]Anyone else like Hammerfall? I got their new album this week and enjoyed it.[/QUOTE]

I do! I got their album (the one on your avatar) in Italy because I wanted to try something new, and they are pretty cool. The one song I can [I]really[/I] listen to (as in, more than twice) is Secrets, though.

[QUOTE=Taste_My_Scythe]I do! I got their album (the one on your avatar) in Italy because I wanted to try something new, and they are pretty cool. The one song I can [I]really[/I] listen to (as in, more than twice) is Secrets, though.[/QUOTE]
I can listen to the album in short bursts and love it, but I can't stay with it for long periods of time. That album is really high on the "cheese factor" if you ask me.

[QUOTE=Metal_Head_617]I can listen to the album in short bursts and love it, but I can't stay with it for long periods of time. That album is really high on the [B]"cheese factor"[/B] if you ask me.[/QUOTE]

Yes! I didn't want to say in in case I offended anyone, but yeah. The guitar stuff is awesome, but the lyrics are sooo cheesy. The only song I really like is Secrets. I love the solo part; when the keyboards are going and all of a sudden everything goes quiet, and then that guitar squeal comes on. That's awesome. :thumb:

I got the new Hammerfall album at Download, its pretty good. I'd previously only heard their live album (One Crimson Night?) and wasn't too impressed with them, but this kinda changed my opinion.

[QUOTE=FrailandBedazzled1979]Anyone into Celesty or Mystic Prophecy? I got albums by both, the later of the two being [B]rather generic[/B] :([/QUOTE]

I agree. Same with Hammerfall, never liked them

NP Nevermore - Next in line

probs a long shot - but im looking for band members - powermetal singer and keyboardist if possible - thanks - [email]dark_jubei@hotmail.com[/email] if u have any info

I wish you good luck but I'm afraid Rock&Metal is not the appropriate forum for this.

[QUOTE=Lord Brummington]I got the new Hammerfall album at Download, its pretty good. I'd previously only heard their live album (One Crimson Night?) and wasn't too impressed with them, but this kinda changed my opinion.[/QUOTE]


I only have One Crimson Night too. It bores me senseless.

Are there any Nevermore fans in here?

[QUOTE=MetalFan]Are there any Nevermore fans in here?[/QUOTE]

:wave: Me. I checked them out after Shattered_Future said that he was going to see them at Gigantour; I have another friend who is going also. They are pretty cool.

Nevermore is awesome. Their new album is great.

ahhh lucky guys, hope they have fun! I've downloaded a couple songs off their new album (promo) on soulseek and I must say they sound pretty good, especially "born", an absolute slayer. Warrel Dane is insane.

I knid of like hammerfall, but it seems to not stand out from other PM bands much...

according to some interviews I've read, this is their purpose in fact: to be as old school as they can. Same with dream evil if I'm not mistaken.

[QUOTE=Lord Abortion]of course we fuc[SIZE=2]king[/SIZE] are, GET ON BASTARD MSN

I wouldn't miss the oppertunity to see dragonforce if you removed my arms and legs and I had to crawl to liverpool like a large snake...[/QUOTE]
...really

*ponders*

[QUOTE=shadow_stalker]...really

*ponders*[/QUOTE]
get on now now now now!!!

[QUOTE=Lord Abortion]get on now now now now!!![/QUOTE]
Im afraid i cant as i am on my brothers lap top and it doesnt have MSN, however come to MA and i shall set up a thread in D&P are for us to talk.

On another note i now own a dragonforce t-shirt!

[QUOTE=shadow_stalker]Im afraid i cant as i am on my brothers lap top and it doesnt have MSN, however come to MA and i shall set up a thread in D&P are for us to talk.

On another note i now own a dragonforce t-shirt![/QUOTE]
alright have done

Hey, im looking for a new band(s) to listen to. Im looking for something that has fast(er) guitaring that is HELLA deep. Deep screaming too. Any ideas?

[QUOTE=zess]Hey, im looking for a new band(s) to listen to. Im looking for something that has fast(er) guitaring that is HELLA deep. Deep screaming too. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]

Recommendations thread. :thumb:

However, many power metal bands don't have ultra-downtuned riffs and screaming vocals...

If you want, try Nile, Six Feet Under or Cryptopsy. All death metal bands...those should fit the bill for what you are looking for.

EDIT: Got an interesting question I'm pondering...are power metal bands better with or without keyboardists?

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Recommendations thread. :thumb:

However, many power metal bands don't have ultra-downtuned riffs and screaming vocals...

If you want, try Nile, Six Feet Under or Cryptopsy. All death metal bands...those should fit the bill for what you are looking for.

EDIT: Got an interesting question I'm pondering...are power metal bands better with or without keyboardists?[/QUOTE]
I don't mind keyboards, but I only like them when they are subtle, I don't usually like too many keyboards in a song and I rather there be more guitar riffs but if they are used less often then that's alright.

I used to have problem with keyboards too but I soon got over it. Still I much prefer the guitar parts.

I used to have a huge problem with the standard double-pedal beats in many Power Metal bands, as well as the vocals. I've gotten over both now, though some vocals and drumming still p*sses me off. Sonata Arctica being one of the vocals I still can't stand

Sonata are great, Reckoning night is my favourite out of the two I have heard though(winterheart's guild is the other)