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YYZ · (10-19-2007, 06:05 AM)

I bought two Dragonforce albums recently and I kinda regret it because every song sounds the same and it gives me a headache to listen to a whole album. Seems good for working out though, at least jogging/running becuase it's never slow.

Ecrofirt · (10-19-2007, 06:10 AM)

Originally Posted by YYZ:

I bought two Dragonforce albums recently and I kinda regret it because every song sounds the same and it gives me a headache to listen to a whole album. Seems good for working out though, at least jogging/running becuase it's never slow.

Yea, they're way way way too samey. It got old pretty quickly.

YYZ · (10-19-2007, 06:42 AM)

any opinions on the 3 Inches of Blood? I'm very borderline on them because it's approaching the type of music that I don't like. I love Cam Pipes' vocals (clean screaming vocals), but Hooper's vocals, while they add a cool contrast to the vocals, I could do without 'em. Obviously the band would not be the same, but I would love them for it. That and if the guitar was a little slower and more epic, and less craziness on the drums.

Barnolde · (10-19-2007, 06:58 AM)

Sigh = win.

Best Japanese band ever.

SnakeXs · (10-19-2007, 06:59 AM)

Originally Posted by Barnolde:

http://www.theendrecords.com/label/i...hymn_large.jpg

Sigh = win.

Agreed. Sigh in general is pretty awesome, but Hangman's Hymn really did it for me.

YYZ · (10-19-2007, 07:06 AM)

Originally Posted by SnakeXs:

Agreed. Sigh in general is pretty awesome, but Hangman's Hymn really did it for me.

I like Concerto Moon more, but Sigh is definitely one of the most unique sounding bands.

Ecrofirt · (10-19-2007, 07:06 AM)

ok, so apparantly I've heard Sigh's Messiahplan a bunch of times. I know I have.

I just don't know where.

Barnolde · (10-19-2007, 07:24 AM)

Imaginary Sonicscape was the first one I heard, but everything from them, incl. their black metal material is just incredible.

SnakeXs · (10-19-2007, 07:34 AM)

On a random note, everyone owes it to themselves to listen to Phantom Limb.

And for the gentler metal fan, Dragonland's not bad at all. Quite good, even. Decent balance of heavy to flowery, as far as PM goes.

YYZ · (10-19-2007, 07:56 AM)

wow, Dragonland is cool, thanks for the recommendation. Symphonic power metal is quickly becoming my favourite genre.

Ecrofirt · (10-19-2007, 08:37 AM)

Originally Posted by YYZ:

wow, Dragonland is cool, thanks for the recommendation. Symphonic power metal is quickly becoming my favourite genre.

Dragonland's Starfall album is pretty good. I dunno what you have/what was recommended, though.

I like the band At Vance a lot. They've got some really kickass shit. Bloodbound's Nosferatu album is rockin also.

Lionheart1827 · (10-19-2007, 08:50 AM)

Originally Posted by Big Nate:

Sabaton - Primo Victoria

Described as "war" metal, this World War II concept album is one of my newly discovered favorites. Everything from the vocals to the soaring solos, to the awesome keyboard work, reeks of quality metal on this album.

Highly recommended.

Dude I just checked out this album. Amazing. Thanks for the recommend. :D

viewtifulsub · (10-19-2007, 09:08 AM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Annihilations of the Wicked was a really solid album! I was surprised when I heard it last year. The rest of their discography can go fuck off.

I just don't like how Behemoth went from being the best blackened death metal out there... to a fucking Nile clone.

Planning on seeing Behemoth this December after missing a gig of theirs 1-2years ago :\. Will probably be a tad disappointed that they will try to appeal the audience with a more Death oriented setlist focusing on the newer material.

Gotta say though; every time i see your username, i always smile at how awesome Cryptopsy's None So Vile was. Especially when i managed to see Cryptopsy live with Lord Worm, along with an awesome Flo drum solo.

TOM f'N CRUISE · (10-19-2007, 09:54 AM)

everybody hase there own taste i know......

like Dragon force....its alternative metal right??

i think my 14 year old sister listens to that shit :lol

FFChris · 10:39 AM

Wow, a lot of brilliant bands popping up here. I'll listen to anything, but I usually graduate to the heavier stuff.

A couple of people have posted Amon Amarth stuff, I've got their discography and I consider this on by far and away their best album..

Once you hear the main riff in the first track, Death in Fire, you'll be sucked in. Fantastic album all the way through.

Also, a lot of Nevermore has been posted. Which is great, their stuff is excellent.

That's my favorite Nevermore album. Dead Heart in a Dead World. Nothing beats Narcosynthesis and Engines of Hate.

Shit, how could I forget this one...they haven't got a mention in this thread I think...

Akercocke - Words that go unspoken, Deeds that go undone.

It's a blend of the extremely heavy and clean vocals. Hard to describle. But one of the best new bands I've got into recently. For the crowd that likes the heavier shit.

Witchfinder General · (10-19-2007, 11:23 AM)

Originally Posted by FFChris:

Wow, a lot of brilliant bands popping up here. I'll listen to anything, but I usually graduate to the heavier stuff.

A couple of people have posted Amon Amarth stuff, I've got their discography and I consider this on by far and away their best album..

Once you hear the main riff in the first track, Death in Fire, you'll be sucked in. Fantastic album all the way through.

Also, a lot of Nevermore has been posted. Which is great, their stuff is excellent.

That's my favorite Nevermore album. Dead Heart in a Dead World. Nothing beats Narcosynthesis and Engines of Hate.

Shit, how could I forget this one...they haven't got a mention in this thread I think...

Akercocke - Words that go unspoken, Deeds that go undone.

It's a blend of the extremely heavy and clean vocals. Hard to describle. But one of the best new bands I've got into recently. For the crowd that likes the heavier shit.

This entire post is filled with delicious awesome.

Anyhoo, if you don't already have it, everyone owes it to them selves to own this album:

I was blasting it last night. Man, do I love that album.

QVT · (10-19-2007, 12:13 PM)

Originally Posted by Propagandhim:

The music is great. Intense - totally kicking my ass - but I'm not a fan of incomprehensible vocals like this. Is there anything on your list that has more..."orthodox" vocals?

Eternal Hypnosis is a pretty sweet tune.

You don't want hot pocket!

Sun Caged - Artemesia is what you want!!

Phobophile · (10-19-2007, 12:47 PM)

Originally Posted by Propagandhim:

Not necessarily "clean".. I'm not really sure. I'm a fan of Tragedy and Exodus, and I wouldn't say they use a "clean vocal" style, but maybe they do? All I know is that the sounds coming out of their mouths are words, and I like it like that. Yeah, i don't really like the gurgling.

Try Baroness - Red Album or the new Sun Caged, then.

Originally Posted by YYZ:

any opinions on the 3 Inches of Blood? I'm very borderline on them because it's approaching the type of music that I don't like. I love Cam Pipes' vocals (clean screaming vocals), but Hooper's vocals, while they add a cool contrast to the vocals, I could do without 'em. Obviously the band would not be the same, but I would love them for it. That and if the guitar was a little slower and more epic, and less craziness on the drums.

They're a fun band. They really don't do anything new or proficient. The metalcore influence does give the band a broader appeal as it makes the power metal "edgier" but apparently it doesn't matter all that much since hardcore scenesters love power metal. Well at least Dragonforce. I guess the Mach 5 tempos and repetitive songwriting is reminiscent of bad hardcore and metalcore for them.

Morbid Angel · (10-19-2007, 01:11 PM)

Some very nice stuff in this thread. Good job GAF \m/

My contribution

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OmegaDragon · (10-19-2007, 03:10 PM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Anaal Nathrakh - Hell Is Empty, and All the Devils Are Here (black metal/grindcore)

How is it, except it being on of your favourites of this year? Do they continue the trend leading to Eschaton or do they go back to the sickening ferocity of their early work?

BlackWaltz · (10-19-2007, 03:10 PM)

Originally Posted by Ravager61:

As someone who LOVES death metal, I honestly cant understand the appeal of this band. All their songs are just one constant blast beat.

I don't know what it is, but I could never understand the appeal of Nile either, even though people were constantly raving about them. I tried listening to Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka and Annihilation of the Wicked but they never did anything for me. Strangely, I decided to check out their most recent album Ithyphallic, and I actually loved it. I still can't seem to get into their older stuff, but damned if I don't have Ithyphallic playing on my iPod almost daily.

Phobophile · (10-19-2007, 03:19 PM)

Originally Posted by OmegaDragon:

How is it, except it being on of your favourites of this year? Do they continue the trend leading to Eschaton or do they go back to the sickening ferocity of their early work?

I felt that Eschaton was their most extreme release. Sure, Codex Necro was a noisy, industrial-influenced aural assault, but Eschaton had more grind influence, more brutal riffs, more fucking aggression.

After seeing each release Anaal put out get more and more extreme, I was eagerly awaiting this release. It's a bit of a step down from Eschaton. It's more melodic and a bit toned down, with a LOT more clean vocals. And if you didn't like V.I.T.R.I.O.L.'s clean vox on Eschaton, you'll prolly like this album less. Fortunately, I kinda like them so it's still a really solid album.

Although I'd like to see another Codex Necro, I don't see AN going back to a more minimalistic, noisy black metal. I do want to see what more they can put out, but with this release, I have the feeling that their creativity is starting to run dry.

BlackWaltz · (10-19-2007, 03:25 PM)

And to throw in a couple suggestions...

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Necrophagist - Epitaph

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Into Eternity - The Scattering of Ashes

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Novembers Doom - The Novella Reservoir

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Arsis - A Celebration of Guilt

Phobophile · (10-19-2007, 03:29 PM)

Am I alone when I thought Arsis' follow up, United in Regret was a huge fucking let down? It's probably one of the most underwhelming albums I've heard.

QVT · (10-19-2007, 03:33 PM)

United in Regret was unimpressive, I agree. It had 2 decent songs and one good one though.

Dr. Strangelove · (10-19-2007, 03:35 PM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Am I alone when I thought Arsis' follow up, United in Regret was a huge fucking let down? It's probably one of the most underwhelming albums I've heard.

No. United in Regret sucked.

Ravager61 · (10-19-2007, 03:35 PM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Am I alone when I thought Arsis' follow up, United in Regret was a huge fucking let down? It's probably one of the most underwhelming albums I've heard.

Its definitely inferior to ACoG, but even that album was a roller coaster in terms of quality. There were some amazing songs like Face of My Innocence but other songs were kind of underwhelming. They are a good band, just kind of inconsistent.

BlackWaltz · (10-19-2007, 03:36 PM)

*sigh*... don't get me started on United In Regret, that shit was the biggest letdown of 06.

Ravager61 · (10-19-2007, 04:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

I felt that Eschaton was their most extreme release. Sure, Codex Necro was a noisy, industrial-influenced aural assault, but Eschaton had more grind influence, more brutal riffs, more fucking aggression.

After seeing each release Anaal put out get more and more extreme, I was eagerly awaiting this release. It's a bit of a step down from Eschaton. It's more melodic and a bit toned down, with a LOT more clean vocals. And if you didn't like V.I.T.R.I.O.L.'s clean vox on Eschaton, you'll prolly like this album less. Fortunately, I kinda like them so it's still a really solid album.

Although I'd like to see another Codex Necro, I don't see AN going back to a more minimalistic, noisy black metal. I do want to see what more they can put out, but with this release, I have the feeling that their creativity is starting to run dry.

Ive always heard about Anaal Nathrakh but never really checked them out. I decided to do so due to your praise of their new album and I must say, this is some amazing stuff. Incredibly brutal but still with a sense of melody. How would you rank their albums in terms of quality?

Maggot9 · (10-19-2007, 05:01 PM)

Oh, and because I didn't see anyone post this band:

Phobophile · 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Ravager61:

Ive always heard about Anaal Nathrakh but never really checked them out. I decided to do so due to your praise of their new album and I must say, this is some amazing stuff. Incredibly brutal but still with a sense of melody. How would you rank their albums in terms of quality?

They all range between 8/10 and 8.5/10, but my order of preference:

Eschaton
The Codex Necro
Domine Non Es Dignus
Hell Is Empty and All the Devils Are Here

Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove:

Omega Massif - Geisterstadt

OK first time I got a music rec from GAF. I'm listening to Omega Massif's Myspace... oh god this is awesome. It's like a doomier Pelican... like when they were still good off of Australasia.

Phobophile · (10-20-2007, 01:16 AM)

Crap double post.

soakrates · (10-20-2007, 01:32 AM)

The Crown - "Deathrace King" (2000)

Quite possibly the best death/thrash metal album of all time. I could go into some wordy explanation as to why, but suffice it to say, this album has a song called "Total Satan" on it. Any band that names a song "Total Satan" can surely do no wrong.

Also, have to give a shout out for my favorite album of this year...

...and last year (my limited search wouldn't turn up a larger image):

Hammers of Misfortune - "The Locust Years"

fistfulofmetal · (10-20-2007, 01:37 AM)

Anyone listen to Turisas?

Phobophile · (10-20-2007, 01:41 AM)

Originally Posted by fistfulofmetal:

Anyone listen to Turisas?

Battle Metal was awesomely cheesy. The rest is blah.

Propagandhim · 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by QVT:

You don't want hot pocket!

Sun Caged - Artemesia is what you want!!

I'm gunna try and get it and I'll tell you what I think. Their myspace stuff sounds videogamey. I'm not totally digging the singing...I like it more aggressive - but I won't write it off just yet.

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Try Baroness - Red Album or the new Sun Caged, then.

I downloaded Red Album. This is great. How have I never heard of these guys? Thanks a ton.

Phobophile · (10-20-2007, 02:13 AM)

Originally Posted by Propagandhim:

I downloaded Red Album. This is great. How have I never heard of these guys? Thanks a ton.

Check out their first two EPs, First and Second. They're even better.

Propagandhim · (10-20-2007, 02:15 AM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Check out their first two EPs, First and Second. They're even better.

Will do. This is a good time to fired up the 'ol Amazon.com. Thanks again for the tunes.

fistfulofmetal · (10-20-2007, 02:30 AM)

Originally Posted by Phobophile:

Battle Metal was awesomely cheesy. The rest is blah.

Really, because I think their sophomore album is much better than Battle Metal

Ravager61 · (10-20-2007, 03:40 AM)

Originally Posted by fistfulofmetal:

Really, because I think their sophomore album is much better than Battle Metal

Same here. Their new album kicks some serious ass.

YYZ · (10-20-2007, 05:12 AM)

watch this video and tell me it didn't stir up some strong emotions, WOW.

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

evlcookie · (10-20-2007, 05:18 AM)

Originally Posted by SnakeXs:

On a random note, everyone owes it to themselves to listen to Phantom Limb.

And for the gentler metal fan, Dragonland's not bad at all. Quite good, even. Decent balance of heavy to flowery, as far as PM goes.

:lol I was going to mention dragonland. I like the astronomy album, its about astronomy! How cool.

I also don't mind angra - Temple of shadows.

Both bands were recommendations from a mate. Really liking them so far.

YYZ · (10-20-2007, 05:21 AM)

listen to this band, Miles Beyond, they still seem to be extremely obscure. I think I posted this earlier in this thread. The guy sounds like Bruce Dickenson, which is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjMf0fsf87s

TOM f'N CRUISE · (10-20-2007, 11:29 AM)

cannibal corpse must see :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOb6JSQd-Qw

soakrates · (10-20-2007, 11:41 AM)

Speaking of Turisas, hard to believe no one's posted this yet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOtugjY4nPY

And the original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMl...elated&search=

TOM f'N CRUISE · (10-20-2007, 11:46 AM)

how dare nobody remember DEATH

Death - Lack of comprehension
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euHMldrw4fw

Death - The Philosopher
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGvDS...elated&search=

TOM f'N CRUISE · (10-20-2007, 12:08 PM)

+

=

1st
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IT8K...elated&search=

2nd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iv3H...elated&search=
:lol

Verano · (10-20-2007, 06:17 PM)

Even though Im a metalhead and shit, but the new pornographers album, "Challengers" is so fuckin metal!

Check out these songs- Myriad Harbour, All the old showstoppers

fistfulofmetal · (10-20-2007, 06:29 PM)

Originally Posted by soakrates:

Speaking of Turisas, hard to believe no one's posted this yet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOtugjY4nPY

And the original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDMl...elated&search=

That is.... awesome

jeffy_johnson · (10-20-2007, 06:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Lionheart1827:

Dude I just checked out this album. Amazing. Thanks for the recommend. :D

Aye, They are like Manowar but less cheesy. But I do love Manowar.