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The Metal Thread
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vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
I'm not a huge black metal fan, but in addition to enjoying the bands you mentioned, I really like Leviathan and Lurker of Challice (both are the same dude), Drudkh, and Blut aus Nord.Flynn said:
Insane Metal
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Mandewd said:Some of the bands my Finnish friend turned me on to
Stratovarius
Epica
Altaria
Kamelot
Sirenia
Sonata Arctica
...and say what you will about Nightwish, but I love them as well.
Well, at least Sirenia is good.
Their first album, at least.
Phobophile
A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
Flynn said:
Well, Krallice = Deathspell Omega + Weakling/WitTR, so yeah try out DSO's Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice.
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
Flynn said:
Hmmmm, you might like The Axis of Perdition and Mistigo Varggoth Darkestra.
Giant Robot
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vatstep said:
yea, it was a bit out there for its time. Seeing them perform this stuff live is a total mindfuck, especially when they had that super fat slob on guitar.
been listening to a lot of Cult of Luna lately and this relatively new band called Supercontinent. In the same vein as ISIS and Cult of Luna, but thicker and heavier:
http://www.myspace.com/supercontinentisdrunk
oh, and the Boris Live Smile album is fucking amazing. AWESOME sound and replicates a Boris show faithfully. Floor Shaker is the most amazing song performed live on the album.
i've been pretty much absent from the metal scene lately...has anything good came out in the last two years that I could have missed? Here is what I listen to, if you guys have any suggestions...I need new bands.
acturus, winds, anathema, age of silence, agalloch, woods of ypres, vulture industries, therion, summoning, suidakra, subterranean masquerade, starofash, ihsahn, finsterforst, deadlock, buckethead.
thanks
acturus, winds, anathema, age of silence, agalloch, woods of ypres, vulture industries, therion, summoning, suidakra, subterranean masquerade, starofash, ihsahn, finsterforst, deadlock, buckethead.
thanks
Wasn't sure where to post this until I found this topic...
Holy shit - best CD I've heard from '09 so far.
Woe of Tyrants - Kingdom of Might (thrash/death)
Holy shit - best CD I've heard from '09 so far.
Woe of Tyrants - Kingdom of Might (thrash/death)
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
^^^^
Listening to their Myspace, sounds awesome.
Also I'm going to see Metallica in a weak, can't wait!!!
Listening to their Myspace, sounds awesome.
Also I'm going to see Metallica in a weak, can't wait!!!
DieNgamers
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Just want to say that in the last few weeks I listened to Pantera's "Vulgar Display of Power" and "Cowboys from Hell" and they are awesome. I know, probably everybody knows them but whatever. The best heavy metal >1990 for me.
Shrike_Priest
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Jex Thoth/Totem
Killer doom/psych/folk stuff from the US. With a female vocalist that invoke the spirit of Ozzy Osbourne rather than Sarah Brightman, which I really appreciate. I have a hard time with many female metal vocalists, but this stuff is killer. Recommended for fans of 70's rock, because it really has an old-school sound. It's nothing brilliantly innovative, but both the debut album and the EP (as Totem) kick ass.
Pagan Altar
Early doom/sabbathy stuff from the NWOBHM-scene, which to me was kind of a surprise since I associate that stuff with the likes of Priest/Maiden. Either way it's a killer album if you want some old-school heavy metal. Great, unique vocals and killer riffs.
Wolves in the Throne Room - demos
I know WitTR get all kinds of cred in this thread, and I'm all for that, I've come to love both Diadem and Two Hunters, but I never heard about the demos until I stumbled upon their self-titled track on Youtube. And boy do they rule. If you like WitTR you owe it to yourselves to check this out.
Also, thanks for the Weakling recommendation, those guys rule.
Cynic - Traced in Air
I mentioned them before the album was released, and I saw them in December (opening for Opeth). The album ruled, they kicked massive amounts of progressive ass, and any fan of progressive/jazz-metal needs to check them out. Sean Reinert is hands down my favourite drummer after this album. The guy is insane and the album is tighter than [insert lewd comment]. It's a tad short at only 35 minutes, but it is a strong contender for my AOTY 2008 (with Watershed being the main competition).
Here's a vid from the Gothenburg gig, just listen to that guy go!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7FyO7VIZ7Q&feature=related
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
How the fuck did a Scion-sponsored metal show manage to get so many killer bands in one place?Flynn said:
hhhmmm, so maybe I'll ask for a suggestion here: I need some good metal instramentals. Somthing along the lines of Orion, Call of Ktulu, Dream Theater's stuff, Manwar's Today is a Good Day to Die(and their others). Or heck, it doesnt even have to be!
I just need some good metal instramentals!! Help Gaf!
I just need some good metal instramentals!! Help Gaf!
Shrike_Priest said:
Right on. I'll try to get my hands on those demos.
Southern Lord posted some Wolves in the Throne Room news: tour dates (mostly Europe), new logo and vinyl EP (CDs available on tour).
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
I assume you already have To Live is To Die?jimmbow said:
Also I really hope we get to hear Wintersun's "Time" this fall. They've been working on it forever and have had so many technical difficulties. I read their website and posts from time to time and it's expected to be out this year but I hope nothing else bad happens.
Giant Robot
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Flynn said:
yea, fucking nuts. Better line up than what the last couple of SXSW's have been. I'm considering flying out there for that.
and its FREE.
Also listened to the new CYNIC album. Its good, but it doesnt blow me away like how Focus continually does to me.
Anybody hear of a band called All That Remains?
http://www.allthatremainsonline.com/media
Haven't listened to much, but Not Alone and This Calling I really like. Don't know much else about this band, but I was just goofing off around the youtubes and found them.
http://www.allthatremainsonline.com/media
Haven't listened to much, but Not Alone and This Calling I really like. Don't know much else about this band, but I was just goofing off around the youtubes and found them.
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
Queens of the Stone Age....metal? Nope.Flynn said:
Cool chart though.
Black Bubblegum just posted a best of 2008 list. Good for folks like me who are tying to get caught up.
Giant Robot
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just got my tickets to see CYNIC in San Francisco! Been waiting since '94 to see them live!
Fuck Meshuggay
Fuck Meshuggay
Phobophile
A scientist and gentleman in the manner of Batman.
Oh shit, I forgot to share my top 10 of 2008 with GAF:
1. Krallice - Krallice
2. Seamount - ntodrm
3. Cardiac Arrest - Cadaverous Presence
4. Human Mincer - Degradation Paradox
5. Enchanter - Defenders of the Realm
6. Abominable Putridity - In The End Of Human Existence (yeah it's a 2007 release but no one was able to get a hold of it until Jan 08)
7. Valkyrie - Man of Two Visions
8. Intestine Baalism - Ultimate Instinct
9. Ansur - Warring Factions
10. Demiurg - The Hate Chamber
1. Krallice - Krallice
2. Seamount - ntodrm
3. Cardiac Arrest - Cadaverous Presence
4. Human Mincer - Degradation Paradox
5. Enchanter - Defenders of the Realm
6. Abominable Putridity - In The End Of Human Existence (yeah it's a 2007 release but no one was able to get a hold of it until Jan 08)
7. Valkyrie - Man of Two Visions
8. Intestine Baalism - Ultimate Instinct
9. Ansur - Warring Factions
10. Demiurg - The Hate Chamber
Giant Robot
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wtf Intestine Baalism released a new album?
Banquet in Darkness was a huge letdown for me.
Banquet in Darkness was a huge letdown for me.
How do you guys feel about Brutal Legend? Personally, I'm not a fan. I like Schaffer's games but as a tribute to metal i think it'll be one-sided and shallow, the game kind of already seems to focus only around 70's-80's metal/the typical guitar hero bands instead of giving a more comprehensive look at the genre.
Dr. Strangelove
I'M COOCOO FOR COCO CRISP!
Anyone else heard the new Khanate album? It's their final release. Not bad-- about what you would expect from them-- slow, violent, discordant. I still need to let it sink in more, but right now I would say it's probably one of their weaker offerings.
PrinceAdam
Banned
http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2009...children-of-bodom-god-forbid-municipal-waste/
This tour is coming by my town. For some reason Bodom isn't playing though. I don't really care too much, the only guys i give a shit about from there are Municipal waste.
This tour is coming by my town. For some reason Bodom isn't playing though. I don't really care too much, the only guys i give a shit about from there are Municipal waste.
Phobophile
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Giant Robot said:
You're fucking shitting me, right? Banquet in the Darkness is a death metal masterpiece.
Giant Robot
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Phobophile said:
maybe compared to other releases at the time, but Anatomy Of The Beast was a way better album imo. Banquet had Gothenburg written all over it, with the exception of the very last track on there. I believe that was one of their older songs, hence why it sounded totally different from the rest of the album.
Phobophile said:
Nice list. The only album on there that I don't really enjoy much is the new Demiurg one. I wasnt a huge fan of that.
Heres my list. This is off the top of my head so im sure im forgetting something.
1. Nachtmystium - Assasins
2. Krallice - Krallice
3. Cynic - Traced in Air
4. Behexen - My Soul for His Glory
5. Torche - Meanderthal
6. Mgla - Groza
7. Intestine Baalism - Ultimate Instinct
8. Arghoslent - Hornets of the Pogrom
9. Grand Magus - Iron Will
10. Revelation - Release
Phobophile
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Giant Robot said:
Banquet sounds like old Dismember with less groove and more blatant Japanese arena rock influence (they manage to put that in every single metal band). I can see how the harmonies would come off as Gothenburg-esque but I see the album as blatant Dismember worship.
PrinceAdam
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Road trip man, I went 8 hours to see Judas Priest and Testament. It's worth it.Immortal_Daemon said:LoG and CoB are two of my favorite bands.
The closest show is 7 hours away though.
I saw a bunch of great shows this year
Origin+Cryptopsy
Alice Cooper
Misery Index/Soilent Green/Black Dahlia Murder
Hellacuast
Of all of them I's say Soilent green were the best live, So fucking groovy live!
Giant Robot
Member
Phobophile said:
yea there are traces of Dismember in it. I actually felt Anatomy Of The Beast was Dismember/Iron Maiden worship
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
So I just got Iced Earth's Alive in Athens because I'm an Iced Earth noob and it seemed like a good place to start. I already had Horror Show which is ok and Framing Armageddon, which I don't really like, I know it's Owens singing though. Anyways, I foolishly ordered the 2 disc edition, rather than the 3 disc one which was only like 5 dollars more. It's awesome so far but I was wondering if I am missing anything good that was on the 3rd disc? I'm kind of mad because now it feels incomplete. I already opened it though because I wasn't aware.
Giant Robot
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NameGenerated said:
Night of the Stormride and the S/T is a good place to start. Super thrashy riffs and pretty technical riffing. It just gets more and more epic from there. Burnt Offerings and onwards was "ok" for me.
fistfulofmetal
Banned
NameGenerated said:
Disc 3 isn't the best, you're missing Desert Rain but there aren't any more of the big hit IE songs on it.
I would suggest getting Days of Purgatory. It's the best collection of IE songs, personally. It has songs from their first three albums all redone with Barlow singing the songs that are from the first two albums
Of course I'd say you should listen to the original albums to hear the original singers, but Barlow's versions are superior.
NameGenerated
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Sounds cool, thanks! And I must say Travel in Stygian is badass and Dante's Inferno is epic as hell.fistfulofmetal said:
No pun intended.
Insane Metal
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Lol. No, Sirenia.Ceres said:
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