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[Giant Robot]

Anyway, I got my guitar to B tuning. Anyone knows good bands with use this tuning? (Besides Carcass)

I believe later Boltthrower was B tuning. A tuning was too heavy for them, haha.
Early Arch Enemy (with Johan Liiva), At The Gates, Edge of Sanity are in B.
Of course a lot of the Carcass clones were in B, i.e. Exhumed, Impaled.

I know a lot of the Stockholm Swedish stuff (Entombed, Dismember, Carnage, etc) were in C#.

A lot of the Florida "Morrisound" bands were in D (Obituary, Death, etc.)

Seeing this performed live was fucking insane. It felt like my insides were going to vibrate their way through my skin.

I've heard that DEAF people go to Sunn O))) shows just to "feel". I still haven't seen Sunn O))), but I can only imagine how much low frequency can be seriously intense.

 

[HarryHengst]

Amon Amarth is my favourite band but even I can admit that they make pretty much the same album every time nowadays. Once Sent is my favourite album by them, even got my copy signed at one of their concerts. Seen them live about 5 times or so, and they're amazing every time.

They're kinda a one-trick pony, but they do that trick extremely well. Which is fine, its nice that you already know what their next album is going to sound, as long as they keep up the quality. Which they've managed to do so far IMO.

 

[Subprime]

Horrible.
I need to be a drug user to enjoy this, which I'm not.

Anyway, I got my guitar to B tuning. Anyone knows good bands with use this tuning? (Besides Carcass)

This is one of the most idiotic things I have read in a while. pure stupid.

 

[SpartanForce]

This is one of the most idiotic things I have read in a while. pure stupid.

Yeah right. That's my opinion buddy, you may not like it, but respect it.

 

[The Spacepope]

Here's another great sounding teaser for the upcoming Behexen album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sZHGuHL4KY

Thanks for linking this Wrath, sounds great indeed.

 

[Tess3ract]

Yeah right. That's my opinion buddy, you may not like it, but respect it.

I don't have to respect your opinion at all actually.

 

[Melchiah]

Thanks for linking this Wrath, sounds great indeed.

Yeah, I think it's refreshing when a band doesn't stay in the same mold record after record.

 

[Cudder]

I've been away from metal for a while, but I just listened to Agallochs latest again, and damn that shit is atmospheric.

 

[The Spacepope]

Yeah, I think it's refreshing when a band doesn't stay in the same mold record after record.

For sure.

 

[Cudder]

What are everyone's thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder?

 

[choodi]

This is one of the most idiotic things I have read in a while. pure stupid.

Wow, what a douche...what the fuck do you care?

 

[cacophony]

What are everyone's thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder?

one of my favorite bands ever. every release is solid. they stick to their formula and it works because they execute it so well. miasma & deflorate are my favorite releases. also their documentary DVD is one of the funniest things ever, best band docu I've seen by far. So much energy live too

 

[Greg]

What are everyone's thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder?

I love them. Nocturnal, Deflorate, and Ritual are all amazing records.

A lot of people seem to associate them with some of the generic death-influenced core bands that came out around the same time, but they're far from it. Just an all-around great modern melodic death band.

Ryan definitely added a lot to the band's sound with their 2 latest releases (Deflorate being my favorite), so I'm interested to see where the band is going.

edit: and his solos are on another level (Arsis solos end at 4:46)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEfm4PQehI0

 

[Ravager61]

I've heard that DEAF people go to Sunn O))) shows just to "feel". I still haven't seen Sunn O))), but I can only imagine how much low frequency can be seriously intense.

This is very true. The Sunn O))) show I saw was one of the most trance inducing things I've ever experienced. The combination of incredibly loud music and the thick fog that fills the venue really isolates you and lets you take everything in. Someone could be standing next to you yelling into your ear and you probably wouldn't hear them. Really makes you focus in on everything.

Sunn O))) are one of my favorite bands of all time but I'm also very into ambient and atmospheric music to begin with, so I'm a bit biased.

 

[Cactus]

Baroness involved in tour bus crash in England.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/15/baroness-tour-bus-crash/

Hopefully the injuries aren't serious.

 

[Sleepy]

So what was the consensus on the new Meshuggah album? I'm pretty fucking devoted to it. I still listen to it 2-3 times a week.

 

[Ixion]

So what was the consensus on the new Meshuggah album? I'm pretty fucking devoted to it. I still listen to it 2-3 times a week.

Very good album, but I find I Am Colossus and Break Those Bones to be a bit boring.

 

[Sleepy]

Very good album, but I find I Am Colossus and Break Those Bones to be a bit boring.

Maybe, as they do become repetitive, but I prefer to call it "trance-like."

 

[Ixion]

Listened to a few more albums...


Strapping Young Lad - City

Genre: Industrial Metal, Extreme Metal

Released: 1997

Rating: 4/5

The heavy wall of sound and Devin's soaring vocals make this album an engulfing listening experience. Half of this album is comprised of some top-notch tracks, such as "All Hail The New Flesh", "Detox", "AAA", and "Spirituality". The rest of the album is solid, with "Oh My Fucking God" being the only track I couldn't get into, even though it seems to be a fan favorite for its wacky nature. Perhaps it will grow on me.



Strapping Young Lad - Strapping Young Lad

Genre: Industrial Metal, Extreme Metal

Released: 2003

Rating: 4/5

This is a very consistent album, as I found every song enjoyable and there's never a moment devoid of well done riffage. That's the difference I noticed with this album compared to City, as the riffs are the focus this time around instead of the "wall of sound". Both approaches are enjoyable in their own way. However, while being more consistent, this album doesn't have many tracks that will blow you away.



The Gathering - Mandylion

Genre: Gothic Metal, Doom Metal

Released: 1995

Rating: 4/5

This is as soothing as metal can get. The songs are moderately paced and the vocals are angelic. Six of the songs sound quite similar, even though they're still good and contain some interesting sections that add to the gothic atmosphere. With that said, the title song changes things up with an atmospheric instrumental, while the following song, "Sand & Mercury", is the longest song on the album and adds some progressive elements into the mix.

 

[Cudder]

Listened to a few more albums...


Strapping Young Lad - City

Genre: Industrial Metal, Extreme Metal

Released: 1997

Rating: 4/5

The heavy wall of sound and Devin's soaring vocals make this album an engulfing listening experience. Half of this album is comprised of some top-notch tracks, such as "All Hail The New Flesh", "Detox", "AAA", and "Spirituality". The rest of the album is solid, with "Oh My Fucking God" being the only track I couldn't get into, even though it seems to be a fan favorite for its wacky nature. Perhaps it will grow on me.



Strapping Young Lad - Strapping Young Lad

Genre: Industrial Metal, Extreme Metal

Released: 2003

Rating: 4/5

This is a very consistent album, as I found every song enjoyable and there's never a moment devoid of well done riffage. That's the difference I noticed with this album compared to City, as the riffs are the focus this time around instead of the "wall of sound". Both approaches are enjoyable in their own way. However, while being more consistent, this album doesn't have many tracks that will blow you away.



The Gathering - Mandylion

Genre: Gothic Metal, Doom Metal

Released: 1995

Rating: 4/5

This is as soothing as metal can get. The songs are moderately paced and the vocals are angelic. Six of the songs sound quite similar, even though they're still good and contain some interesting sections that add to the gothic atmosphere. With that said, the title song changes things up with an atmospheric instrumental, while the following song, "Sand & Mercury", is the longest song on the album and adds some progressive elements into the mix.

How many times do you listen to an album before you review it? Seems like you give everything a 4/5, even if you're text doesn't read like it lol.

 

[Ixion]

How many times do you listen to an album before you review it? Seems like you give everything a 4/5, even if you're text doesn't read like it lol.

At least three times or so. I don't see why my descriptions don't correlate with 4s though. I was positive for all three albums, but mentioned a drawback for each. Also, I know I tend to only give positive ratings, but that's mainly because I'm only listening to acclaimed albums by bands that I've already tried out and liked.

But I'm not a professional reviewer or anything, so I'll take any feedback I can get.

 

[Giant Robot]

new Sleep promo pic hahaha

 

[MetalGuardian]

Ixion, please keep doing your mini reviews! It's interesting seeing someone on a metal journey discovering new albums, and your format is compact and digestible. I'm thoroughly enjoying them.

 

[Gr1mLock]

Baroness involved in tour bus crash in England.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/15/baroness-tour-bus-crash/

Hopefully the injuries aren't serious.

Oh no. I really hope they're okay.

 

[DieNgamers]

new Sleep promo pic hahaha

Really good!!!! A sign of things to come?

 

[SpartanForce]

I believe later Boltthrower was B tuning. A tuning was too heavy for them, haha.
Early Arch Enemy (with Johan Liiva), At The Gates, Edge of Sanity are in B.
Of course a lot of the Carcass clones were in B, i.e. Exhumed, Impaled.

I know a lot of the Stockholm Swedish stuff (Entombed, Dismember, Carnage, etc) were in C#.

A lot of the Florida "Morrisound" bands were in D (Obituary, Death, etc.)

Oh thanks man! I know that Bloodbath and Haemorrhage uses this tuning too.

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

So what was the consensus on the new Meshuggah album? I'm pretty fucking devoted to it. I still listen to it 2-3 times a week.

It wasn't as visionary as I would expect from them. It's merely good, for their standards. "Do Not Look Down" is one of their best, though.

 

[Flynn]

Terrible news about Baroness.

Satan, drugs, women are all doable. The tour bus is the true enemy of metal.

ALSO:

I saw Agalloch on their L.A. date. Man, these guys are great live. I don't know why, but I was surprised at how fucking tight and energetic they were.

 

[Bl4ckSunsh1n3]

What are everyone's thoughts on The Black Dahlia Murder?

I love them. I've been listening to Ritual all week actually.

 

[HammerOfThor]

I just discovered Korpiklaani.

They have a song about Vodka, a song about Tequila, and a song about Pints of Beer.

They are awesome.

 

[Sleepy]

It wasn't as visionary as I would expect from them. It's merely good, for their standards. "Do Not Look Down" is one of their best, though.

I think I understand, as it did seem a bit dialed back/stripped down. I appreciate the subtlety, though.

 

[spink]

been bumping a heap of Blut aus Nord lately

This fucking track right here

 

[strafer]

Found these on Spotify.

Kinda reminds of Killswitch Engage.

I banged my head a couple of times.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zax5Iqpzk9E

 

[Kaladin]

The band members of Baroness and their crew are recovering from injuries sustained after their tour bus crashed outside of Bath, England early on Wednesday morning.

John Baizley has broken his left arm and left leg. Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni each suffered fractured vertebrae. All three remain in the hospital as of this writing. Pete Adams has been treated and released from the hospital.

Three of the five crew members who were on the bus have also been treated and released. One member is still undergoing testing. The driver of the bus remains in critical condition.

Please stay tuned for further updates. Thank you for all the support during this extremely difficult time.

Hope they have a speedy recovery. I can't wait to see them live again.

 

[Giant Robot]

been bumping a heap of Blut aus Nord lately

This fucking track right here

this is so good.

 

[MetalGuardian]

I just discovered Korpiklaani.

They have a song about Vodka, a song about Tequila, and a song about Pints of Beer.

They are awesome.

Indeed. Vodka was one of my go-to pregaming songs back when I lived in the college dorms. I would drink heavily to this song and Spiritlord before going on the (always unsuccessful) lady hunt at parties.

Such wonderful memories

 

[Kaladin]

Apparently after Metallica films their 3D movie in Vancouver, all of their new stage set-up is going into storage for several years. I was hoping they would do a wide tour with it all.

 

[HammerOfThor]

That sucks! So was I :'(

 

[MetalGuardian]

I'm finally moving ahead with my metal website, and I now need a logo. I've never commissioned anything like this before, so I don't really know where to begin. Does anybody know of a good place that does well-designed logo for a reasonable price? What I'm looking for isn't very elaborate or large, so I'm hoping it won't cost too much.

 

[SpartanForce]

Baroness involved in tour bus crash in England.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2012/08/15/baroness-tour-bus-crash/

Hopefully the injuries aren't serious.

I hope Baizley recovers soon.

 

[spink]

Apparently after Metallica films their 3D movie in Vancouver, all of their new stage set-up is going into storage for several years. I was hoping they would do a wide tour with it all.

they should put themselves in storage while they're at it

 

[beyond_death]

been bumping a heap of Blut aus Nord lately

This fucking track right here

Such an amazing band. Procession of the Dead Clowns is probably one of the most amazing things I've ever heard.

 

[cacophony]

The Chariot - in

I fucking love this band

 

[DieNgamers]

So Matt Pike is out of rehab, Sleep release an awesome promo photo hinting at...something? High on Fire announce a few dates in Australia...so maybe there will be european gigs soon? :O Good times to be a fan! There's also a bad-ass official new video for their song "Fertile Green":

>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq1gb50iobU&feature=player_embedded

 

[spink]

that Sleep picture is awesome.

 

[Ixion]

Ixion, please keep doing your mini reviews! It's interesting seeing someone on a metal journey discovering new albums, and your format is compact and digestible. I'm thoroughly enjoying them.

Indeed! Please join me on my quest, as I travel through the forests of Black Metal...

the mountains of Power Metal...

the oceans of Post-Metal...

the factories of Industrial Metal...

the underworld of Death Metal...

the deserts of Stoner Metal...

the malls of Metalcore...

and beyond!

 

[PushingButtons]

Terrible news about Baroness.

Satan, drugs, women are all doable. The tour bus is the true enemy of metal.

ALSO:

I saw Agalloch on their L.A. date. Man, these guys are great live. I don't know why, but I was surprised at how fucking tight and energetic they were.

I was at the gig too, and it was probably the best performance I've seen them put on in the 5 times I've seen them.

 

[DrM]

I just discovered Korpiklaani.

They have a song about Vodka, a song about Tequila, and a song about Pints of Beer.

They are awesome.

Best band for wild drinking parties

 

[Melchiah]

I dunno how many are interested in these, but here's a load of old & rare pics of (in)famous Black Metal figures.

Dead/MayheM

Fenriz/Darkthrone

Aldrahn & Vicotnik/Dodheimsgard in the front, Shagrath/Dimmu Borgir in the back.

Blasphemy (Black Winds in the latter pic)

Quorthon/Bathory

Ihsahn/Emperor

Arioch/Funeral Mist (Mortuus/Marduk)

Euronymoys & Dead/MayheM (when Dead's dead)

Euronymous/MayheM & Vikernes/Burzum

 

[jmdajr]

Indeed! Please join me on my quest, as I travel through the forests of Black Metal...

the mountains of Power Metal...

the oceans of Post-Metal...

the factories of Industrial Metal...

the underworld of Death Metal...

the deserts of Stoner Metal...

the malls of Metalcore...

and beyond!

Nice Post