At 11/2/08 08:12 PM, Nev wrote: And Menza > Drover!

Seconded.

At 11/3/08 12:18 AM, Sense-Offender wrote: so, best vocalists...

Garm

Garm is the best vocalist in the world. Ever. Number one.

Vintersorg

Ugh. Vintersorg is a good singer. He's really good. Vintersorg's music sucks. It's weak and lame. And I hate it. Grrr.

James Labrie

Very good. I'd say that's a pretty good top 3 right there.

HOLY SHIT

I sent a friend request to Woods of Ypres, telling them they were a great inspiration for me, and David fucking Gold sent me this message:

Thank you very much for the kind words! Hearing that makes my day. :)

We are actually trying to book a tour of Australia for 2009...please spread the word out there!

Thanks for listening! Be heavy!

David Gold.

I'm shitting my pants man.

At 11/3/08 02:34 AM, PenisClown wrote: Vintersorg is a good singer. He's really good.

yes

Vintersorg's music sucks. It's weak and lame. And I hate it. Grrr.

fuck that. Vintersorg is brilliant.

At 11/2/08 06:54 PM, smeagol1 wrote: Best drummer now!

Either:
Derek Roddy - (Malevolent Creation, Hate Eternal, Blotted Science and Nile)
or
John Longstreth - (The Red Chord, Skinless, Possession, Angelcorpse, Exhumed)

Oh yeah, happy 1,666 page guys.

Best vocalists (in no particular order):
Russell Allen
Garm
Mikael Akerfeltd
Devin Townsend
Daniel Heiman

At 11/3/08 06:34 AM, Nev wrote: Best vocalists (in no particular order):

Peter Tägtgren

The best Metal vocalist is without a doubt Ronnie James Dio. Besides he´s been in the music business since the 50´s.

At 11/2/08 12:00 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: I have ordered Wintersun's self-titled album about 3 months ago... and I still haven't heard any news of it yet.

I don't see the point in pre-ordering something that doesn't have a certain release date. I'd rather wait until they confirm a release date for when the album WILL be out before pre-ordering it.

At 11/2/08 06:54 PM, smeagol1 wrote: Best drummer now!

Now drummers I can easily name. Two I can name are Mike Portnoy and Neil Peart. Of course, there are other great drummers out there, but those are my favourite two.

At 11/2/08 09:59 PM, Nev wrote: Now, who has the best beard?

lol.

At 11/3/08 12:18 AM, Sense-Offender wrote: best non-metal vocalists...

Greg Lake
Maynard
Ian Gillan (listen to Child in Time by Deep Purple. holy shit)

I admit, I don't know who Maynard is, but fuck yeah for the other two! :D

At 11/3/08 05:01 AM, SpeedMetalSandwich wrote: Oh yeah, happy 1,666 page guys.

Indeed, happy 1666 pages. This shall be the closest we'll get to the epic 666th page.

At 11/3/08 07:39 AM, Bahamut wrote: I admit, I don't know who Maynard is, but fuck yeah for the other two! :D

It's possible he means Maynard James Keenan, Tool/A Perfect Circle.

At 11/3/08 07:39 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 11/3/08 05:01 AM, SpeedMetalSandwich wrote: Oh yeah, happy 1,666 page guys.

Indeed, happy 1666 pages. This shall be the closest we'll get to the epic 666th page.

Well, until we eventually get to 6,666 :P

At 11/3/08 08:17 AM, Oppugnant wrote:

At 11/3/08 07:39 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 11/3/08 05:01 AM, SpeedMetalSandwich wrote: Oh yeah, happy 1,666 page guys.

Indeed, happy 1666 pages. This shall be the closest we'll get to the epic 666th page.

Well, until we eventually get to 6,666 :P

Or 666,666.

At 11/3/08 07:39 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 11/2/08 12:00 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: I have ordered Wintersun's self-titled album about 3 months ago... and I still haven't heard any news of it yet.

I don't see the point in pre-ordering something that doesn't have a certain release date. I'd rather wait until they confirm a release date for when the album WILL be out before pre-ordering it.

I was talking about the first album though, the one that came out in 2004.

At 11/3/08 07:59 AM, Nev wrote:

At 11/3/08 07:39 AM, Bahamut wrote: I admit, I don't know who Maynard is, but fuck yeah for the other two! :D

It's possible he means Maynard James Keenan, Tool/A Perfect Circle.

I'm a Tool fan, and while I can honestly say Maynard's vocals are awesome, weird and totally fitting to the music, he doesn't really deserve a best vocalist position.

And did anyone read my post on the last page? David Gold of Woods of Ypres actually sent me a message saying that I made his day. OMG.

Happy 1,666th page!!!! :D

Happy 1666th page, even though it doesn't mean anything!

At 11/3/08 07:59 AM, Nev wrote: It's possible he means Maynard James Keenan, Tool/A Perfect Circle.

ja

Best drummer?
Jayson Sherlock.

Without fucking question.

Best vocalist?
I can't decide between Alessio Garavello and Johnny Gioeli.

Aquired:
Deathspell Omega - Kénôse

I heard it is some rather good Avant-Garde BM. Not listened yet though.

Oh fuck.
I just have to show you guys this since I know some of you have projects.

http://www.metal-battle.com/

Compete for a set at WACKEN.

Icelanders Can Finally Compete!!!!!
My Band is going to apply, Although no Doubt, Diabolus, Severed crotch, Gone Postal or any of these other maniac will kick our asses!

STILL WORTH IT CHECK IT OUT AMAZING PRIZES.

At 11/3/08 09:53 AM, smeagol1 wrote: Happy 1,666th page!!!! :D

how is metal music supposed to be related to satan anyway...

At 11/3/08 07:26 AM, DeIirium wrote: The best Metal vocalist is without a doubt Ronnie James Dio. Besides he´s been in the music business since the 50´s.

I beg to differ. King Diamond has one of the most amazeing voices in the history of metal! Very few people can sing like him without sounding like a wee girl.

At 11/3/08 05:26 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

At 11/3/08 09:53 AM, smeagol1 wrote: Happy 1,666th page!!!! :D

how is metal music supposed to be related to satan anyway...

He's a fan.

At 11/3/08 05:26 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

At 11/3/08 09:53 AM, smeagol1 wrote:

how is metal music supposed to be related to satan anyway...

There was a article in revolver long ago that explained this.

At 11/3/08 05:53 PM, smeagol1 wrote:

At 11/3/08 05:26 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

At 11/3/08 09:53 AM, smeagol1 wrote:

how is metal music supposed to be related to satan anyway...

There was a article in revolver long ago that explained this.

I imagine it has something to do with Sabbath and the tradition of singing about occult themes passed on down the years.
Why do all modern rappers sing about being pimps and being wealthy. All current Indie bands sing about being working class and such uncultured themes. Boy bands sing about girls and love. Themes stick.

favourite drummer- dale crover (yes, im a sludge/doom fanboy) but in general it'd be bill bruford, the guy from lightning bolt, bonham or george hurley from a punk band called the minutemen (who also have one of the best bassists ever- mike watt.)

i cant think of one best vocalist, cuz each genre has totally different expectations of 'good' vocals. death would be my vote for best black metal vocal tho without a doubt. johnny morrow for sludge/doom...theyre the only styles i really listen to in-depth. best overall vocals for me are maynard jk, chris cornell or tim eriksen, singer for a band called cordelias dad.

At 11/3/08 05:57 PM, mrdurgan wrote: johnny morrow for sludge/doom

I can't get enough of Patrick Walker's vocals. The misery they invoke is amazing.

But you raised a good point about each genres differences. So I shall play along and watch how everyone follows :P.

Avant-Garde: Garm, Toby Driver
Black: Matthew Chalk
Death: Matthew Chalk, Chuck Schuldiner, Mikael Akerfeldt
Doom: Patrick Walker :).
Power: Daniel Heiman, Kiske, Kursch
Prog: Russell Allen, Devin Townsend.

Time to catch up with "Favorites"

Guitarists

Zakk Wylde (cliche, but I really love Black Label Society)
Chuck Schuldiner
King Buzzo
Sammy Duet
Dave Mustaine

Vocalists
Dax Riggs
Devin Townsend
Mike Patton
V.I.T.R.I.O.L (from Anaal Nathrakh)
Layne Staley

Drummers
Tomas Haake
Gene Hoglan
Bill Ward
Dale Crover

Bassists (We didn't do them yet)
Steve Harris
Geezer Butler
Sean Malone
Steve DiGiorgio

Bassists: Cliff Burton, Colin Marston, John Myung, David Ellefson, Pete Perez.

So. The Sword. Good band.

At 11/3/08 06:56 PM, Idiosyncratic wrote: Gene Hoglan

Have we really not mentioned Hoglan until now? For shame.

At 11/3/08 07:31 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: So. The Sword. Good band.

I like them too, but way too many people think they're a poser band for whatever reason. Fuck elitists, the Sword is great.

At 11/3/08 06:56 PM, Idiosyncratic wrote: Gene Hoglan

Have we really not mentioned Hoglan until now? For shame.

He's an amazingly precise drummer. He may not show so much spontaneousness sometimes, though he is live, but if you give him a riff, he'll build and craft a perfect beat over it rather than vice versa.