[blahness]

Confessor should be live streaming their concert tonight in Raleigh, NC 30 mins to an hour from now here. The recently released CD of their demos is awesome, by the way. Here's a song from it :) First pressing comes with a DVD for those interested...

Audio on the stream is shit :(

[Blackheim]

Audio on the stream is shit :(

Blah, the sound being shit would be an improvement :/ It's disastrous... so much for that I guess, unless they get it fixed. Sucks.

[subversus]

You might like Red Harvest. I'm not really into any of those bands so I don't know of any new bands.

this sounds alright. Will check out other songs, thanks.

[Kad5]

What do you guys think of the new Ne Obliviscaris album?

[Aggrotek]

What do you guys think of the new Ne Obliviscaris album?

Just got it today, about to start listening to it now. Is it good? I hope it's good.

[faridmon]

Is there chepaer places to buy CDs in UK? I am tired of Amazon inflating their Metal prices compared to other genre.

Thanks to the poster, I went for Tracedawn and Lizard Dusk, and so far, I don't know if I like it. The base seems not so heavy and some of the vocals seems very symphonic metlish/Power metalish which I don't care for. I am gonna listen to it more but my initial experience is a big me.

I hope Dark Tranquility release a full album this year but I doubt it.

[Aggrotek]

I hope Dark Tranquility release a full album this year but I doubt it.

I haven't been a fan of their new stuff. Not that I'm elitist or anything. Just don't like it.



Also, does anyone here listen to Graveworm?

[faridmon]

I haven't been a fan of their new stuff. Not that I'm elitist or anything. Just don't like it.

We are the Void was quite disappointing but Friction and Damage done are two of the best Albums in the Decade IMO and two of my favorite albums of DT

[Kad5]

Just got it today, about to start listening to it now. Is it good? I hope it's good.

I thought it was one of the best metal albums i've heard in years personally.

[Aggrotek]

I thought it was one of the best metal albums i've heard in years personally.

Holy fuck. I can't stop listening to it. The instrumental solos are amazing. Definitely a great album.

[DrM]

Holy fuck. I can't stop listening to it. The instrumental solos are amazing. Definitely a great album.

Fantastic stuff. Another chick dumped me today (for a total loser) and this album is perfect right now.

[Kad5]

Fantastic stuff. Another chick dumped me today (for a total loser) and this album is perfect right now.

I feel ya man. Music gets me going through the tough times for me.

[Aggrotek]

Fantastic stuff. Another chick dumped me today (for a total loser) and this album is perfect right now.

Any of you guys into Melodic Death Metal should check out Meridian. Their EP is pretty nice. A lot of synth so if you aren't into that you may not like it.

The Sun

[Flynn]

The band Embers from the Bay Area followed me on Twitter. Kudos to them for knowing that I'd like their sound.

Here's the Bandcamp stream for their album Shadows (pay what you want so throw in a buck or two).

[Archon473]

Did someone say Confessor?

[Blackheim]

Did someone say Confessor? http://shinyshinycufflinks.files.wor...-condemned.jpg

Lub them :P It's too bad Earache sucks and won't allow Condemned + the self-titled EP to be remastered and re-released. The production on it is dire :/ Awesome album otherwise though!

[OmegaDragon]

Just listened to Ne Obliviscaris and currently listening to Barren earth, they sound pretty good. Thanks for the recommendations.

Anyone got recommendation for 2012 black metal albums? I'm enjoying the Mgla and Lunar Aurora albums.

[strafer]

James

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSn_UaevZS4

[Mr. Sandman]

James http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSn_UaevZS4

I found this on one of the linked videos:

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

full fuckin concert.....damn I love that youtube lifted their video length restrictions.

[HammerOfThor]

Damn!

The whole band sounds pretty lively! It looks like they just needed a break after the DM touring.

Edit: But shit, James headbanging, growling the fuck out of those lyrics, it's like he went in a rejuvenation chamber. Especially when he yells "Blackened".

I hope they tour soon in the states.

[Gr1mLock]

James http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSn_UaevZS4

To this day the intro gives me chills

[Cactus]

Not sold on the drumming, but the other three parts of the Sabbath reunion sound awesome.

Here they are playing Under the Sun. Tony/Geezer are awesome as always, and Ozzy does a good job keeping up. He's definitely not the singer he once was, but supposedly he sang every song except Wheels of Confusion very well. Based on the Youtube clips I've heard, that doesn't seem to be very far from the truth.

Hopefully Tony's treatment continues going well and the band can tour as they originally planned, with Bill Ward or without him.

EDIT: full audio

[strafer]

James is really killing it this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfxNBXVsF7c

[MetalGuardian]

The Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse festival was incredible! Metal festivals are now my new favorite thing ever, it was just so goddam fun. Plus, I got drunk for my first time ever at a show, which was a fantastic experience.

One of my highlights, which really surprised me, was Skull Fist. I missed most of their set but what I did see was killer. They are a very fun, fairly technical heavy metal style band with soaring operatic vocals. I almost get an early Maiden vibe from them.

Check out this video of them performing one of their best songs, No False Metal. I just love it when the lead singer/guitarist gets on the shoulders of the rhythm guitarist for the shredding solo. They had such a wonderful stage presence. Really though, they only have one LP out so far and I highly recommend it. I bet a lot of people here would enjoy it.



Also I fist bumped the lead singer of Wizard several times throughout their performance, which is awesome because this was the only time they've ever performed in America. And after seeing them live, I must say I prefer their brand of over-the-top metal to the comparable Manowar

[HammerOfThor]

James is really killing it this year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfxNBXVsF7c

:o

Wow, that is really, really good!

[Mr. Sandman]

Full Opeth show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD1gHNCnJFw

Live at Enmore Theatre ( Sydney - Australia - 12/16/2011)

Set List:

01. Devil's Ochard
02. Feel the Dark
03. Face of Melinda
04. Porcelain Heart
05. Nepenthe
06. Throat of Winter
07. Credence
08. Closure
09. Slither
10. A Fair Judgement
11. Hex Omega
12. Folklore

This looks like it was professionally filmed.

[-Eddman-]

Went to see Unisonic, Gotthart and Pain yesterday at Mexico City. It was a particular combination, since Unisonic and Gotthard are Heavy/Hard Rock and Pain is straight-up Industrial, but I really enjoyed them all.

Wasn't familiar with Pain but ended liking them a lot. I didn't know it was a side-project from Hypocrisy's singer, a band I do like.

I'm a massive german power metal fan and Michael Kiske is my favorite singer of all time, so my expectations were really high with Unisonic, and the sons of bitches somehow managed to surpass them. The chemistry within the band (not just Hansen and Kiske) is unbelievable. They basically played their whole album plus some old Helloween classics and everything sounded heavier and better than the studio versions, fucking Hansen can do no wrong.

Kiske's voice is in better shape than 2 years ago when I saw him with Avantasia. He can hit all the high notes and his trademark vibrato is something you need to experience live, out of this world. I know my words are biased since I'm a huge fanboy, but damn, he sounds far better than 25 years ago.

[strafer]

My worst fear has come true.

http://www.nme.com/news/justin-bieber/63877

[HammerOfThor]

My worst fear has come true. http://www.nme.com/news/justin-bieber/63877

Well.....shit

Edit: Hey maybe the young generation of girls will give Metallica a whirl now and learn what real music is.

[SpartanForce]

Full Opeth show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD1gHNCnJFw Live at Enmore Theatre ( Sydney - Australia - 12/16/2011) Set List: 01. Devil's Ochard 02. Feel the Dark 03. Face of Melinda 04. Porcelain Heart 05. Nepenthe 06. Throat of Winter 07. Credence 08. Closure 09. Slither 10. A Fair Judgement 11. Hex Omega 12. Folklore This looks like it was professionally filmed.

so good.

[faridmon]

Well.....shit Edit: Hey maybe the young generation of girls will give Metallica a whirl now and learn what real music is.

Yeah, by picking the latest ones by mistake and swear by it instead of The Black Album and Justice for all.

There is no happy ending to this. NONE AT ALL!

:p

[blahness]

Meshuggah/Baroness tomorrow night then Maryland Deathfest Thurs - Sunday. I hope I will be able to stand come Monday.

[HammerOfThor]

The Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse festival was incredible! Metal festivals are now my new favorite thing ever, it was just so goddam fun. Plus, I got drunk for my first time ever at a show, which was a fantastic experience. One of my highlights, which really surprised me, was Skull Fist. I missed most of their set but what I did see was killer. They are a very fun, fairly technical heavy metal style band with soaring operatic vocals. I almost get an early Maiden vibe from them. Check out this video of them performing one of their best songs, No False Metal. I just love it when the lead singer/guitarist gets on the shoulders of the rhythm guitarist for the shredding solo. They had such a wonderful stage presence. Really though, they only have one LP out so far and I highly recommend it. I bet a lot of people here would enjoy it. Also I fist bumped the lead singer of Wizard several times throughout their performance, which is awesome because this was the only time they've ever performed in America. And after seeing them live, I must say I prefer their brand of over-the-top metal to the comparable Manowar

NO! I completely forgot about this :(

Glad you enjoyed it!

Did they allow drinking a Mojoe's? I went to the Iced Earth concert and they wouldn't serve alcohol unless you had VIP access.

[Hesemonni]

Ok, why wasn't I told how much Funebrarum kicks ass?

Full Opeth show: Set List: 05. Nepenthe

And here I was, hoping for a Sentenced cover :(

[Spectacular Dr Dawg]

Ok, why wasn't I told how much Funebrarum kicks ass?

Awesome band. Definitely one of the best new death metal bands.

[OmegaDragon]

Ok, why wasn't I told how much Funebrarum kicks ass?

I've only listened to The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, which is pretty damn good. I especially like Grave Reaper. How is their other material

[Spectacular Dr Dawg]

I've only listened to The Sleep of Morbid Dreams, which is pretty damn good. I especially like Grave Reaper. How is their other material

Their first album and their split with interment are great.

[fappenmeister]

I have been blasting Sacramentum, Necromantia and Necrophobic the last couple of days.

Should probably watch this thread a bit more, the discussion is getting good lately.

If this hasn't been linked yet, or you're late to the party, check this new song from Thou Art Lord too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMR4hSGTPxg

[Diseased Yak]

I know it's already been mentioned, but the new Saint Vitus is like a metal mallet to the forehead.

It's available on Spotify, just FYI.

[Shrike_Priest]

First single from Panopticon's Kentucky is out now. The album is fucking awesome! Banjoes, whistles, and black metal. It's USBM that actually dares to be US.




http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featu...cons-kentucky/

[Flynn]

First single from Panopticon's Kentucky is out now. The album is fucking awesome! Banjoes, whistles, and black metal. It's USBM that actually dares to be US.

Jesus Christ. Is metal the most exciting fucking form of music right now or what?

[Watevaman]

Has anyone gotten the 4:20 Sleep shirt that you got for ordering at exactly 4:20?

I got an email from a man named Greg and replied to the info email address but never heard back. I even got the actual CD and the LE shirt that came with that already.

[Mr. Sandman]

Has anyone gotten the 4:20 Sleep shirt that you got for ordering at exactly 4:20? I got an email from a man named Greg and replied to the info email address but never heard back. I even got the actual CD and the LE shirt that came with that already.

Haven't got anything from my Sleep orders yet.

[Giant Robot]

Has anyone gotten the 4:20 Sleep shirt that you got for ordering at exactly 4:20? I got an email from a man named Greg and replied to the info email address but never heard back. I even got the actual CD and the LE shirt that came with that already.

I've gotten my CD and LE shirt, but not my vinyl's yet. I did order mine close to 4:20pm, but not sure if they honored my order.

[Flynn]

I've gotten my CD and LE shirt, but not my vinyl's yet. I did order mine close to 4:20pm, but not sure if they honored my order.

I missed out on the 4:20 deal I think. Only got the normal shirt and CD.

[Giant Robot]

JESU fans might find this interesting.

JESU s/t Picture Disc Mix on bandcamp: http://jesu.bandcamp.com/album/jesu-...riginal-vision

This is the master that was NOT used for what became the Picture Disc Mix, this was intended to be the master, but was shelved last minute; this master was intentionally sampled at a higher rate, so as to achieve a 'pop' sound / production, unlike the mix to be found on the 'actual' jesu Self Titled, a move which would be an absolute travesty for some! And a move that was decided against at the last minute, so the master was resampled back to the original pitch and sent to be pressed as the Picture Disc. So, this master is unreleased, and available here for the first time, the 'actual' Picture Disc master, is also available here at Bandcamp. The Picture Disc of the Self Titled Jesu album, was remixed entirely for the LTD ED Picture Disc version (1000 copies), released in 2006. An Alternative mix with quite significant differences to the original album mix; the concept was to remix it more 'cleanly', due to the original mix containing a lot of distortion. There are still clicks, etc in this mix though due to the nature of the original recording. Here, the album is now remastered in 2012, since the original Picture Disc master was intentionally mastered flat. The catalyst for this entire remix of the album was the pressing plant who were to cut and press the picture disc - with the original master of the S/T, they claimed the original was to max'ed out and distorted to be cut to an picture disc! I was, at the time, intrigued by the concept of a cleaner, and even 'poppier' mix of this album, anyway, so set about cleaning the the thing up. Hence the re-sampled higher speed version; attempting to go even further with this 'pop' concept. For the record, my personal favourite mix of this album IS the original mix, which is known, universally, as the debut jesu album 'S/T', the mix that made it to CD/Vinyl, etc, etc. Justin K Broadrick. May 2012.

not as aurally pleasuring like the actual s/t release, but still quite interesting.

[Mr. Sandman]

First single from Panopticon's Kentucky is out now. The album is fucking awesome! Banjoes, whistles, and black metal. It's USBM that actually dares to be US. http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featu...cons-kentucky/

This is actually pretty awesome, thanks. I love the banjo part.

[Shrike_Priest]

This is actually pretty awesome, thanks. I love the banjo part.

There's more banjo awesomeness on his sophomore album, Collapse. As well as on a this split: http://panopticonmerch.bigcartel.com...s-split-part-1

I'd say he's grown quite a bit since his first albums, but pretty much everything is awesome.

[Mr. Sandman]

There's more banjo awesomeness on his sophomore album, Collapse. As well as on a this split: http://panopticonmerch.bigcartel.com...s-split-part-1 I'd say he's grown quite a bit since his first albums, but pretty much everything is awesome.

In addition to metal, I'm a big fan of neo traditional country, alt country, roots, Americana and bluegrass and I'm all for anything that blends that type of music with metal or punk.

[SoulPlaya]

Some great funeral doom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=_N56x5YY-l0