[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

I just discovered Korpiklaani. They have a song about Vodka, a song about Tequila, and a song about Pints of Beer. They are awesome.

Tervaskanto is an incredible album. I can't wait to see these guys again, and with Moonsorrow and Tyr. I've seen all three of these bands before, but to see them all together is going to be ridiculous.

[Gr1mLock]

October 16th :)

Sweeeeeet. Big year for Brendon.

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

First time posting in OT, figured it should be something I love, possibly even more than gaming - METAL. I remember reading/seeing something similar to that somewhere else as well, I love the stereotypes that are associated with various sub-genres of metal. I primarily listen to progressive, orchestral and industrial but I tend to switch genres way too much. I also love doom, death, power hell even glam and 80s junk. My favorite person from the metal scene is most definitely this guy though: I was curious what your guys' thoughts on him were, if you're enjoying his newer stuff or not. I'm still debating on whether or not I preorder all the junk for his upcoming album.

Epicloud is good for what it is, but he'll be back to progressive Devin on the next album I'm sure.

Physicist is still my favorite Devin album.

[HammerOfThor]

Tervaskanto is an incredible album. I can't wait to see these guys again, and with Moonsorrow and Tyr. I've seen all three of these bands before, but to see them all together is going to be ridiculous.

WOW they're coming to Chicago 9/1 :o

Definitely gonna try to go!

[Watevaman]

They're coming to my local place in September and I hope to go see them again. Last time I saw them was when it was Korp+Tyr. I went into the show not liking Tyr and loving Korpiklaani but left loving Tyr and not feeling Korp. Korpiklaani was ~20 minutes late coming to the stage and when they got there it really felt like they didn't want to be there, whereas Tyr was so damn happy to be playing.

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

They're coming to my local place in September and I hope to go see them again. Last time I saw them was when it was Korp+Tyr. I went into the show not liking Tyr and loving Korpiklaani but left loving Tyr and not feeling Korp. Korpiklaani was ~20 minutes late coming to the stage and when they got there it really felt like they didn't want to be there, whereas Tyr was so damn happy to be playing.

The thing about Korpiklaani live, is that it's like one long Korpiklaani song and you get worn out. Maybe I was fizzling, too much beer or something, but I was exhausted after 10 or so songs and that was like halfway heh.

I've seen Tyr a few times, when they're on they are great.

Now, Moonsorrow... they are the shit. Those guys are my heroes. The greatest band in the world.

edit: and Metsatoll is with them, and they are incredible. What a fucking lineup.

[DrM]

Tervaskanto is an incredible album. I can't wait to see these guys again, and with Moonsorrow and Tyr. I've seen all three of these bands before, but to see them all together is going to be ridiculous.

Original Wooden Pints is right there with most 'epic' metal videos ever

[RDreamer]

Epicloud is good for what it is, but he'll be back to progressive Devin on the next album I'm sure. Physicist is still my favorite Devin album.

Nah. Next albums are Casualties of Cool and Ziltoid 2. We know how Z2 will be. It'll be like Z1, but more epic. Casualties of Cool was described like this: " … it sounds like haunted Johnny cash songs. late night music, completely isolated sounding and different than anything I’ve done. Che sings most of the leads, and it’s probably the truest reflection of who I am in life at this point."

[Quackula]

I think it'll be a long time before we get a more traditional sounding Devy album.

Given the frequency of releases he does these days though, I'm okay with that. I've loved pretty much everything he's ever released, so yeah.

[RDreamer]

I think it'll be a long time before we get a more traditional sounding Devy album. Given the frequency of releases he does these days though, I'm okay with that. I've loved pretty much everything he's ever released, so yeah.

What exactly constitutes a traditional sounding Dev album though? As I said, Epicloud is basically Addicted and Synchestra mashed together. It's kind of traditional, an wouldnt feel out of place if he did it right after Synchestra, though it is still different enough. He's always changed things up.

I've also loved everything he's ever released, and he's probably one of my top 2 or 3 musicians and songwriters. I love that he tries something different each time.

[cacophony]

The Chariot's new album is amazing. "First" is one of the coolest songs I've heard in a while.

Also samples from BTBAM's new album: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Parallax...94439&sr=301-3

sounds like pure Dream Theater worship and wankery. "Bloom" just shows how much of a joke they have become.

[Mr. Sandman]

Also samples from BTBAM's new album: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Parallax...94439&sr=301-3 sounds like pure Dream Theater worship and wankery. "Bloom" just shows how much of a joke they have become.

I don't even need to hear the samples, they lost me at : " The lyrics are written in the stream of consciousness style".

[PushingButtons]

To those going to the Korpiklaani and Tyr shows, please make sure to catch Metsatoll. They're an amazing band with an amazing live show. I wish they were headlining.

[Quackula]

What exactly constitutes a traditional sounding Dev album though? As I said, Epicloud is basically Addicted and Synchestra mashed together. It's kind of traditional, an wouldnt feel out of place if he did it right after Synchestra, though it is still different enough. He's always changed things up. I've also loved everything he's ever released, and he's probably one of my top 2 or 3 musicians and songwriters. I love that he tries something different each time.

That's very true.

I love how he's always so confident about what he's doing. Like you always know that anything he puts out is exactly what he wants to do, and his heart's 100 percent in it.

[jmdajr]

October 16th :)

holy shit, I love this stuff!

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Nah. Next albums are Casualties of Cool and Ziltoid 2. We know how Z2 will be. It'll be like Z1, but more epic. Casualties of Cool was described like this: " … it sounds like haunted Johnny cash songs. late night music, completely isolated sounding and different than anything I’ve done. Che sings most of the leads, and it’s probably the truest reflection of who I am in life at this point."

Ziltoid is Devin's most progressive stuff...

In the Epicloud commentary, he said he was getting back to progressive metal and that Epicloud is not representative of what he is going to be doing in the future.

[Quackula]

Ziltoid is Devin's most progressive stuff...

Terria? Infinity maybe? Alien maybe? Deconstruction?

[Entropia]

I don't even need to hear the samples, they lost me at : " The lyrics are written in the stream of consciousness style".

We're no longer friends, sandman. :(

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Terria? Infinity maybe? Alien maybe? Deconstruction?

Deconstruction, but that's splitting hairs. Ziltoid is a straight up progressive metal concept album.

[Quackula]

Deconstruction, but that's splitting hairs. Ziltoid is a straight up progressive metal concept album.

Most of his albums have at least a loose overarching theme, but eh.

Seems odd to me to single out Ziltoid specifically.

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Most of his albums have at least a loose overarching theme, but eh. Seems odd to me to single out Ziltoid specifically.

It's odd that you would find that odd.

[RDreamer]

Hmm... Ziltoid does have an overarching concept, but I don't think that specifically makes it any more progressive. I suppose it does have those elements, I just don't necessarily think of it as being as progressive as some of his other albums like Terria, Infinity, or even Synchestra.

[Quackula]

If Ziltoid is more progressive because it's a concept album, what does that make Punky Bruster?

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Hmm... Ziltoid does have an overarching concept, but I don't think that specifically makes it any more progressive. I suppose it does have those elements, I just don't necessarily think of it as being as progressive as some of his other albums like Terria, Infinity, or even Synchestra.

It's more than an overarching concept (which does make it more progressive, by definition), it's a narrative.

This has gotten silly. It's most definitely one of the best examples of progressive metal, Devin Townsend or not.

[Ixion]

Since we're on the topic of Devin, I guess I'll post the last two albums I listened to:


Strapping Young Lad - Alien



Genre: Progressive Metal, Extreme Metal

Released: 2005

Rating: 4.5/5

This is my favorite album so far from this band. Not only is this a very consistent album, but it's more progressive and has a greater concern for pacing (partly due to the soft piece, 'Two Weeks', which provides a nice reprieve between the chaos). 'Skeksis' might be one of the most structurally interesting metal songs I've ever heard, while 'Shitstorm' vents Devin's anger in a very enjoyable way. In the middle of the song, there's a certain build-up and eventual climax that is very satisfying. Additionally, the occasional use of deep bass drops throughout the album is something I've never really heard before in this type of music, but I felt they were used sparingly enough to emphasize certain moments without becoming tiresome.



The Gathering - Nighttime Birds



Genre: Progressive Metal, Gothic Metal

Released: 1997

Rating: 4/5

Another extremely solid album from these folks. This album sees the band moving more towards progressive song structures, but overall, the sound is still very similar to the preceding album. Every song is enjoyable, but like with Mandylions, it will take quite a few listens to distinguish some of these songs, as this band can sound pretty 'samey'.

[spink]

looking forward to the new Krallice

http://www.metalinjection.net/review...rs-past-matter

[Ixion]

The album artwork for Wintersun's next album, Time I:




There's supposed to be eastern influences in these new albums, which seems to be reflected in the artwork and lettering. Also, two song snippets will be released in a couple days.

[Mr. Sandman]

I know they're a love em or hate em band, but I enjoy Cradle Of Filth, even the newer stuff. This comes out October 30th.

[choodi]

The album artwork for Wintersun's next album, Time I: There's supposed to be eastern influences in these new albums, which seems to be reflected in the artwork and lettering. Also, two song snippets will be released in a couple days.

Finally, this had better live up to its predecessor

[Outlaw]

The album artwork for Wintersun's next album, Time I: There's supposed to be eastern influences in these new albums, which seems to be reflected in the artwork and lettering. Also, two song snippets will be released in a couple days.

I won't believe it until its out. :) This is the equivalent of Duke Nukem.

[HammerOfThor]

I won't believe it until its out. :) This is the equivalent of Duke Nukem.

Or Detox

[TOM f'N CRUISE]

Krisiun - Violentia Gladiatore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZWY...eature=related

Krisiun - The Extremist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBwC...eature=related

[Ravager61]

New Katatonia is very disappointing. Not bad by any means but there are so few memorable tracks on it. It's a shame because they have been on a streak of stellar albums for as long as I can remember.

I feel like they got a little carried away with all the strings, synths, layers, and effects on this one. Something seems lost in the confusion.

[pablito]

Saw someone post some Blasphemy and Sarcofago. Nice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArj8xSvUkE

Hades Archer. I've been addicted to that album since it came out, and their EP Penis Metal as well. A pity their release this year didn't live up to expectations, but it's still okay.

[Greg]

New Katatonia is very disappointing. Not bad by any means but there are so few memorable tracks on it. It's a shame because they have been on a streak of stellar albums for as long as I can remember. I feel like they got a little carried away with all the strings, synths, layers, and effects on this one. Something seems lost in the confusion.

Wait until a better quality version is out and give it a few more spins.

[SoulPlaya]

New Katatonia is very disappointing. Not bad by any means but there are so few memorable tracks on it. It's a shame because they have been on a streak of stellar albums for as long as I can remember. I feel like they got a little carried away with all the strings, synths, layers, and effects on this one. Something seems lost in the confusion.

Shame to hear. I've been on a Katatonia and Anathema kick lately.

[MezzoForte]

Saw someone post some Blasphemy and Sarcofago. Nice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArj8xSvUkE Hades Archer. I've been addicted to that album since it came out, and their EP Penis Metal as well. A pity their release this year didn't live up to expectations, but it's still okay.

never thought I'd see a Hades Archer rec on a forum like this.

[RDreamer]

New Katatonia is very disappointing. Not bad by any means but there are so few memorable tracks on it. It's a shame because they have been on a streak of stellar albums for as long as I can remember. I feel like they got a little carried away with all the strings, synths, layers, and effects on this one. Something seems lost in the confusion.

I concur. Honestly it's their worst since Discouraged Ones, and one of their worst releases overall. It's still good music, just not quite as good as a lot of their other albums, unfortunately.

[fredrancour]

Or Detox

DNF works better as a comparison for GAF even though it's not music because it's mainly a gaming board. I'd imagine many ppl in this thread (me included) had to google what Detox is.

[HammerOfThor]

DNF works better as a comparison for GAF even though it's not music because it's mainly a gaming board. I'd imagine many ppl in this thread (me included) had to google what Detox is.

Okay okay, fixed ;)

Or Chinese Democracy

[Subprime]

What is with this devin townsend guy? Ive looked up his music a few times and it seems completely unremarkable. This sort of stuff was played out by the 90s. When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

[RDreamer]

What is with this devin townsend guy? Ive looked up his music a few times and it seems completely unremarkable. This sort of stuff was played out by the 90s. When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

What stuff did you check out? If you're talking Strapping Young Lad (and it sounds like you could be), that stuff is good for what it is, but I could see not being particularly impressed with it. It's his solo work that is crazy amazing.

[Ixion]

When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

"Extreme Metal" is used when a band is just as extreme as Death, Black, etc, but doesn't fit in those categories. It doesn't mean it's the most extreme form of metal. The two bands that are notorious for this categorization are of course Strapping Young Lad and Meshuggah.

I could just call Strapping Young Lad a Progressive Metal band or an Industrial Metal band, but then you'll expect something like Dream Theater or Nine Inch Nails, yet Strapping Young Lad can get much heavier than those bands.

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

What is with this devin townsend guy? Ive looked up his music a few times and it seems completely unremarkable. This sort of stuff was played out by the 90s. When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

I feel that way sometimes when listening to Devin. A lot of his stuff is rooted in the 90s.

[pablito]

never thought I'd see a Hades Archer rec on a forum like this.

i gotta admit after skimming some of this topic i do feel a bit out of place. whatever though!

When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

(bestial) black is 'extreme' enough. i have to agree about devin though. meh.

[Ixion]

i gotta admit after skimming some of this topic i do feel a bit out of place. whatever though!

Why, what kind of metal are you into Mr. Pablito?

[Ravager61]

It's.... glorious...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNmzP2ZhN1Q

[Quackula]

I can definitely get why some people just aren't into Devin. Oh well. Doesn't stop me from trying to introduce his music to everyone I meet.

[fallout]

I like a lot of Townsend's stuff, but I also find a good chunk of it to basically be unlistenable.

When genres like crust punk / dbeat / powerviolence exist any kind of metal that calls itself extreme just seems laughable.

I find many genres to be pretty laughable to begin with. They should exist to help classify and describe, not wave your dick about.

[Hungry Ghost]

Hi metal-gaf hop(?) this is my first post ever here and while I don't listen to much metal I would love to start. So I am asking the metal gaf overlords for some recommendations for some death metal bands.

I really like behemoth, not sure if there 'death' metal though, but anything similar would be greatly appreciated!