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| Willie Turns 10
So, I didn't even realize I had been a part of this site for 10 years until someone mentioned it to me in the little shoutbox area. Time to be self-indulgent... here are a list of some of my reviews of albums I was trying to get some deserved attention (except for the first one... that's just there because it's where it all started).
So, I signed up as WillieFisterbut in order to talk shit to some to some dude on a review. I don't remember who or why anymore... I kept that name until I made staff and had to change it. Also, in memory of BallsToTheWall (who is still here from time to time, I guess), fireaboveicebelow, jingledeath, lauriej, rasputin, Metalstyles, Wizard, bloc, Deviant, Meatplow, Crysis, Yazz_Flute, Crimson Death, Apollo, Ponton, and Mikesn. | 1 | | Stabbing Westward Ungod
My first review back in 2007. It didn't even get its first comment until 2009. Obviously, I didn't pick a Sput-approved band for my first review. It didn't stop me from writing reviews for their other three albums over the course of the next three days. I don't think those reviews faired much better. | 2 | | Thought Industry Mods Carve the Pig
If Cynic merged with Primus with a bit of Fugazi. | 3 | | Anacrusis Manic Impressions
One of the coolest tech/prog thrash albums out there. Also, sadly, flies under the radar in favor of bands like Voivod or Coroner. | 4 | | Damn the Machine Damn the Machine
Chris Poland's (ex-Megadeth Guitarist) unknown progressive metal release. Very chill, classy and well done. | 5 | | Ulver Themes From William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
I know people know about Ulver, but despite its hiccups, I still think this is the release everyone should check out from them. Way less atmospheric and theatrical, with more vocal and an industrial edge. | 6 | | Neurosis and Jarboe Neurosis and Jarboe
A lot of people here know about Neurosis, but most people don't know about this album. It features the vocalist from the Swans backed by the post metal masters. Dark and sinister stuff. | 7 | | Anathema Serenades
Another band a lot of people know about, but most haven't bothered with this release. One of my favorite doom releases of all times. | 8 | | Beyond Dawn Pity Love
A mixture of doom, goth, and black metal.... with a trombone player. It will take a few listens to appreciate, but it's worth the effort. | 9 | | Samael Passage
A perfect blend of industrial and black metal. A definite classic. | 10 | | Acumen Nation Psycho the Rapist
Awesome industrial with metal influences. | 11 | | Watchtower Control and Resistance
Probably one of the first tech metal releases ever. Way before its time, with a vocalist with a voice that could kill puppies. | 12 | | Numb Wasted Sky
One of the best industrial releases I've ever heard. Dark, powerful beats, and near flawless. | 13 | | Cranes Wings of Joy
Creepy in that dead Japanese girl comes back from the dead kind of way. Kind of reminds me of post metal without any of the post... hard to explain, but well worth checking out. | 14 | | Believer Gabriel
Believer's comeback release. Awesome progressive thrash. | 15 | | Lene Marlin Twist the Truth
Norway's version of Sarah McLachlan, but better in every way. | 16 | | Gnostic Engineering the Rule
The comeback release from Atheist's original (and best) drummer. Classic tech death with a modern edge. | 17 | | At The Soundawn Shifting
Seamless blend of post rock and post metal. Another unknown gem. | 18 | | Arch / Matheos Sympathetic Resonance
The classic songwriting duo reunited with an awesome supporting band. Modern and classic progressive metal blended to perfection. | 19 | | Atoma Skylight
This album is more like a trip than a simple listening experience. Throughout its runtime there's post metal, prog, post rock, shoegaze, electronica... and somehow it's catchy too. | 20 | | The God Machine Scenes from the Second Storey
Like if Jane's Addiction was suddenly influenced by the streamlined doom metal of Daylight Dies. Definitely a unique sound. | 21 | | Kenn Nardi Dancing With the Past
The singer/guitarist of Anacrusis comes back after decades with a two-disc solo release that mixes his classic style with some prog rock and melody. | |
Willie
07.13.17 | 10 years... how much longer can it last? | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | It will cease when music is no longer relevant to our lives. | Relinquished
07.13.17 | who knows man we're all rounding up there. cheers for the good times and reviews dude. | Relinquished
07.13.17 | always something to be reminded of fireaboveicebelow, jingledeath, and metalstyles. just reminded myself of benzum too. | ScuroFantasma
07.13.17 | Happy decade man! | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | ZooYork too. | Relinquished
07.13.17 | dude yea last I heard he was in military. closed up that blog of his n never heard of him since. | Willie
07.13.17 | I've been in the military the whole time and it didn't stop me from Sputnik. I just thought of BigHans too... there were some good times. Ha ha. | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | Hans is here from time to time but as long as I'm passionate about music I'll still pop in on my free time. So basically, til preworkouts or 4Lokos kill me. | Willie
07.13.17 | Same here... or until the site finally doesn't recover from one of its hiccups. ha ha. | Relinquished
07.13.17 | which feels like soon enough | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | Well, I'll be in my 30's in 2 years. I don't know how much longer of a run we got but I'm happy about this list and the lot of us still posting. Met Kimm and WolfeHorde and AngelofDeath and others in person and it's been just as awesome in person. It's been good fellas. | Flugmorph
07.13.17 | thx for all the industrial reviews/lists those were a great starting point into the genre. | EvoHavok
07.13.17 | Quite the milestone there! I remember getting into some stuff through your reviews. | Dedes
07.13.17 | Goddamn you users are ancient, cheers bro. | klap
07.13.17 | when is that kiwi prick deviant making his way back here :( | Dewinged
07.13.17 | Legend status Willie, grats on those 10 years. That's a long time man. 6 and 11 btw are good picks. | cosmopazz
07.13.17 | it's so nice of your parents to make an account for you right after your birth, congrats | Sowing
07.13.17 | Hearty congrats, I'll be joining the decade club next year. Appreciate everything you do behind the scenes. You're a site staple, stay here as long as life allows and the site will always be better off for it. | MO
07.13.17 | fuck yea big Willie m/ | tempest--
07.13.17 | not a single mention on Queensryche on this page, I am disappointed!
but congrats Big Willie, you've added fantastic contributions to this site as far back as I can recall. Always loved seeing your username pop up. | guitarded_chuck
07.13.17 | n o o b | Voivod
07.13.17 | Here's to another ten years! | AlexKzillion
07.13.17 | 13 is tight | BigHans
07.13.17 | I've been in the military the whole time and it didn't stop me from Sputnik. I just thought of BigHans too... there were some good times. Ha ha.
^ My ears were ringing, I was summoned, lol. Congrats dude. 10 years of excellence | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | Intothepit had a list featured. Fuck me, the gang is almost all here. Where you at Inveigh? | Relinquished
07.13.17 | he posted too, was here a couple days ago | BigHans
07.13.17 | Blake was on yesterday | BallsToTheWall
07.13.17 | This is better than my 10 year high school reunion in June. Fuck those motherfuckers. | Koris
07.13.17 | Including my Necrotica account, I'm about 8 years in now. Even when I say I want to leave for good, I just can never seem to. lol | AtomicWaste
07.13.17 | Congrats on the decade, amigo! Some of those names bring back some memories, even if I was just a lurker back in the day. | BigHans
07.13.17 | Surprised at the dearth of Anthrax and Fear Factory | ChaoticVortex
07.13.17 | Found some awesome stuff through your recommendations, happy 10th anniversary and here's to another ten years ! | bloc
07.13.17 | Congrats man, good to see you around. I vividly recall you being one of the integral factors in my large comment count haha | Willie
07.13.17 | --thx for all the industrial reviews/lists those were a great starting point into the genre.--
Thanks. I wonder if it's time to update the industrial list.... I'm sure there has to be a few good industrial releases since my original list. Ha ha.
--when is that kiwi prick deviant making his way back here :(--
No one has heard from him since he said he was going on a brief break from the site. That was like a year ago.
--not a single mention on Queensryche on this page, I am disappointed!
Surprised at the dearth of Anthrax and Fear Factory--
The list of music is some of the more unknown albums that I've tried to get more recognition in the site. Queensryche, Anthrax and Fear Factory are all pretty well known.
--n o o b--
Ha ha. You've been around since it was just the musicians forum. That's a long ass time.
--Here's to another ten years!--
I seriously doubt another ten years is in the cards.
--^ My ears were ringing, I was summoned, lol. Congrats dude. 10 years of excellence--
So you haven't disappeared. I just don't see you posting like I used to. That's awesome that you somehow knew. | teamster
07.13.17 | Happy 10 dude. Always enjoy your recs - I hope you don't mind me reciprocating. | Gyromania
07.13.17 | Great list and happy 10! I was here when you we're promoted to staff. I remember you gave me positive feedback on my cynic review, when I was resolved to just leave the site. Much love | Willie
07.13.17 | --Happy 10 dude. Always enjoy your recs - I hope you don't mind me reciprocating.--
I'm always looking for new music.
--Great list and happy 10! I was here when you we're promoted to staff. I remember you gave me positive feedback on my cynic review, when I was resolved to just leave the site. Much love--
You're another one I should have put on that names list, but you're still here and fairly active, though. I've generally been positive within the site, despite the mod/staff stereotype. | Voivod
07.13.17 | -- I seriously doubt another ten years is in the cards. --
I know where you come from with this assertion (this January I will close nine years here), but the site is aptly optimized in terms of cataloguing, reviewing, and commenting on music, it kinda ebbs you back, even for a short while per each session. | Jots
07.14.17 | bring the OG username back for old times' sake | Crysis
07.14.17 | happy 10 trey, welcome to the decade club | Relinquished
07.14.17 | fuck yea kyle | Lord(e)Po)))ts
07.14.17 | Amazingly diverse list as always happy 10 | NordicMindset
07.14.17 | DiddyFisterbutt | L4titudes
07.14.17 | About to check a handful of these out. 21 has some really great tracks on it that I still crave from time to time. | DaveyBoy
07.14.17 | Happy double figures Sir Spencer. Thanks for the recos along the way & thanks for not placing me in the "in memory" section just yet. Never underestimate how important you've been to this website Trey... & may it continue for quite a little while longer. | danielito19
07.14.17 | My condolences on spending so long here. Really want to listen to 5 but haven't found a legal way | Atari
07.14.17 | happy anniversary Willie, you've been a cool dude ever since I've been around these parts | DinosaurJones
07.14.17 | Damn, son. I've been here for 10 as well, though I was gone for large swathes of time during those 10. I missed my 10 year anniversary, actually.
Also, BallsToTheWall basically posts a list everyday.
Happy Tenth! | Willie
07.14.17 | --happy 10 trey, welcome to the decade club--
Thanks. I remembered you doing some kind of 10-year list, so I did too. Monkey see, monkey do.
--About to check a handful of these out.--
Hopefully at least a few people checked out some of these. The music is still the main point of the list.
--Thanks for the recos along the way & thanks for not placing me in the "in memory" section just yet. --
I'm hoping you make a resurgence, ha ha.
--happy anniversary Willie, you've been a cool dude ever since I've been around these parts--
Thanks.
--Also, BallsToTheWall basically posts a list everyday.--
Yeah, I know he's on here pretty regularly still, but he's the first one I really started bullshitting with... purple metal... so I threw him on the list too. | EyesWideShut
07.15.17 | Damn my boy Haz aka Meatplow.. good dude from the site and MX.. | oisincoleman64
07.15.17 | My willy still looks like it just turned 10 | danielito19
07.15.17 | ^ | zoso33
07.17.17 | happy ten year man welcome to the club | TheNotrap
07.18.17 | You're one of the most credible reviewers and a sput reference. Keep up the good work Willie. |
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