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The Metal Thread
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Wolfgunblood Garopa
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There really is no reason to have more than one Amon Amarth album.
Yep, I just mentioned because it was the first that came to mind when I first heard the album, but after a few times listening to it the difference between them is quite big.
I feel like I'm gonna dig this album a lot, great melodies all around, too bad it is quite short.
HammerOfThor
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The best thing off that disc is Stand Up to Go Down.
I posted that one because of clean vocals and all.
Morrigan Stark
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Since I'll be in Toronto this week-end, I'll probably go see this tomorrow. 
Venue's pretty close to my hotel, too.
Venue's pretty close to my hotel, too.
Giant Robot
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Since I'll be in Toronto this week-end, I'll probably go see this tomorrow.
Please report back on how 80's fucking metal this is going to be. Enforcer would have completed the bill and be way over the top.
Since I'll be in Toronto this week-end, I'll probably go see this tomorrow.
A buddy of mine will be there going crazy. edit: yeah, I see he sent me an invite on Facebook that I never saw. Can't go, so ah well =(
Cauldron rule. Have a blast!
Andrew Korenchkin
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Awww yeah!!!!!!!
What is Record Store Day and how much is BFD here?
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude.
Dude.
Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude.
Why must every band in existence skip Wisconsin? Fuck my state.
I know that feeling. GA is often overlooked since we only have two cities worth hitting and you can easily route a tour around us.
Andrew Korenchkin
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"That's it! Back to Winnipeg!"
http://www.recordstoreday.com/
Record Store Day is a day in April where labels put out a bunch of exclusive releases specifically made to only be sold on that day in independent record stores around the world. A lot of stores will also have bands play or some kind of festivities going on during the day too.
Not sure what the prices for these picture discs will be. Probably not cheap though.
Bought this cool metal artwork book today:
It's pretty awesome.
Also picked up the new Alcest and Cynic. Love 'em both.
Seems like most bands hit Chicago and somewhere in Minnesota. So the route goes right fucking through the state, too!
It's pretty awesome.
Also picked up the new Alcest and Cynic. Love 'em both.
Seems like most bands hit Chicago and somewhere in Minnesota. So the route goes right fucking through the state, too!
Good times indeed. It's been lots of Dio for me the past few days.
Andrew Korenchkin
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Rainbow is easily Dio's best, IMO. Holy Diver is great, it's just the combination of Blackmore and Dio together makes for some amazing music.
Also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOwZBo8FQvo
Dat Baroness/Kvelertak artwork. So good.
And you reminded me I need to listen to the new Alcest.
Baroness artist is fucking awesome. Love that guy's stuff so much.
And yeah, I love the new Alcest. I think a lot of people are down on it for being lighter, but I think it's got a really nice sound to it. It got me away from the new cynic for a bit anyway.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
It's borderline between hard rock and metal, but I wouldn't object to anyone calling it metal. Even more so with Long Live Rock and Roll (Kill the King and Gates of Babylon are metal as fuck).
Because they suck?
Sorry for being flippant, but I don't really know how else to answer that. xD Amon Amarth has always bored the shit out of me.
The larger issue is the genre as a whole sucks.
Wolfgunblood Garopa
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Amon Amarth are so bad, they make vikings seem uncool.
Exactly!
Electric_ Cthulhu
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I like Amon Amarth. They have a good blend of aggressive, melodic and epic. And I have great taste.
I tend to think that their popularity is what bores some people.
It's true that they can be a bit repetitive when you hear a couple of albums in a row, but you can't tell me that you didn't break your fucking necks the first time you heard Death in Fire or The Pursuit of Vikings.
I tend to think that their popularity is what bores some people.
It's true that they can be a bit repetitive when you hear a couple of albums in a row, but you can't tell me that you didn't break your fucking necks the first time you heard Death in Fire or The Pursuit of Vikings.
Hydranockz
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Morrigan being flippant about metal?? That's worth a thread in itself.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
*snorts* You have to admit, the question was kind of begging for flippancy...
Giant Robot
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b-b-b-but Slaughter of the Soul is the best album right?
Amon Amarth's "Once Sent From The Golden Hall" is a fun album. Everything after that was just a parody of themselves.
Indeed. Sacriphyx is a good recent band too in the Arghoslent style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWviWkXQNaY
Giant Robot
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Except that Arsghoslent are nowhere as flowery as what "melodic death metal" suggests. They are fucking awesome though, regardless of their viewpoints. A band that can fucking write riffs.
I've been looking for a while of a band that has some similar writing style as Arghoslent besides Grand Belial's Key, but that doesn't really count. This is not that bad. Sounds like demo-era Arghoslent. Even the singer sounds similar.
So much Amon Amarth hate, lol. Not really surprised, for all the death vocals they have, they are the most tame stuff out there along with Iron Maiden. I actually like the band, and enjoy the music, even if it does lack solos.
What is a good melodic metal band then, other than Dark Tranquility? Also, other stuff like Painkiller, Testament's latest stuff (Formation of Damnation+Dark Roots of the Earth).
Kinda searching for good recommendations. Genres that I like, almost anything with the exception of Black Metal. If it is really good, I will listen to it. Bonus points for excellent melody/aggressiveness and exceptional vocals.
That makes sense. Borderline between Hard Rock and Metal. Still one of the best songs I have ever listened to though. What is the best work of Dio, since we are discussing him now.
What is a good melodic metal band then, other than Dark Tranquility? Also, other stuff like Painkiller, Testament's latest stuff (Formation of Damnation+Dark Roots of the Earth).
Kinda searching for good recommendations. Genres that I like, almost anything with the exception of Black Metal. If it is really good, I will listen to it. Bonus points for excellent melody/aggressiveness and exceptional vocals.
That makes sense. Borderline between Hard Rock and Metal. Still one of the best songs I have ever listened to though. What is the best work of Dio, since we are discussing him now.
Giant Robot
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Well the poster children of that style would be:
In Flames
Arch Enemy
Soilwork
At The Gates
Carcass' "Heartwork" to an extent
Children of Bodom
I've only heard Antikosmos and really only liked the song Svarti
Haven't heard much else, but am looking for something in that vein of Svarti.
I like Amon Amarth. Their sound is catchy and their live show is good. Their albums are too similar for their own good though and there are wayyyy too many of them. I can take or leave the whole viking thing too. I don't think it adds a ton to their music. But overall, I have no problem with them.
I feel similarly to Children of Bodom. Written some good tunes with lots of filler and repetition.
I feel similarly to Children of Bodom. Written some good tunes with lots of filler and repetition.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Just saw that Lambesis plead guilty.
Good. Fuck that guy.
Good. Fuck that guy.
Andrew Korenchkin
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Andrew Korenchkin
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Just went through a whopping 20 Black Metal albums, trying to find something good.
Nope.
BLACK FUCKING METAL!
Nope.
BLACK FUCKING METAL!
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