At 12/9/09 09:10 PM, 6Imm6ortal6 wrote: Is it wrong that i really dont like Sonata Arctica?
i cannot stand the vocals but this is coming from someone who listens to no power metal.

Don't like it, that's fine. Your opinions are easily respected considering you're not being a dick about it unlike some...

At 12/10/09 06:22 AM, burnoutfool wrote: manowar is homosexual.

Mind explaining the album cover for Gods of War then?

Who can deny the gayness of Manowar? It doesn't mean it isn't fun to listen to them.

Sonata Arctica. I really don't like this flower metal type stuff. I liked some stuff like that when I was about 16 or 17, maybe until I was 18. I still like some power metal, but stuff like SA is not for me.

At 12/9/09 09:31 AM, mothballs wrote:

At 12/8/09 08:15 PM, DrMafesto wrote:

Alright guys...I feel like a total dumbass asking this question, but how do I find out when and where metal shows are going on around my area?

I use myspace, facebook, and band's official sites. They usuallu have their tour dates up and have announcements on them.

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At 12/10/09 06:22 AM, burnoutfool wrote: manowar is homosexual.

Mind explaining the album cover for Gods of War then?

I'm kidding. I actually enjoy the first few albums of Manowar.

They do get old extremely fast, though.

At 12/9/09 09:32 PM, Nev wrote:

At 12/9/09 09:31 PM, AniMetal wrote: ....you're bullshitting, right?

You must be bullshitting.

I don't really have an opinion on them. They're bland. Alright, but nothing special - well, apart from White Pearl/Black Oceans.

Plus its fun to run with the 'they're gay' angle :).

My man. I think that was from my recommendation a while ago. ;)
Reckoning Night is their best album.

At 12/9/09 09:40 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/9/09 09:32 PM, Nev wrote: I don't really have an opinion on them. They're bland. Alright, but nothing special - well, apart from White Pearl/Black Oceans.

Ecliptica and Silence = Fucking win.

And White Pearls is probably the most boring song they have made IMO.

You take that back, you Texas Faggot.

As for Manowar being the msot cheesy, are you all forgetting about Rhapsody? Am I the only one who has heard Power of The Dragonflame and Holy Thunderforce?
Im almost embarrassed to show Rhapsody to others, because their immediate reaction before saying they love them is a GIGANTIC facepalm.

Honestly, I think cheese is the best part about Power Metal. Valley of the Damned is such a cheesy song, like all other DF songs, and it gets me so fucking pumped every time I listen to it. I feel like I'm charging into battle against a bunch of mythical creatures from hell. I know the popular position is to hate Dragonforce(Mostly for it's obnoxious fans, let's admit it), but I absolutely love everything about them, guys.

LOOK AT THIS FINE EXAMPLE OF A MAN. HE SERENADES EVEN THE MOST BRUTAL DEMONS.

I'm listenning to the album Ars Talionis - The Art Of Retaliation by the french Black Metal band Balrog. It's a fucking brutal and awesome black metal record. If you like Black Metal, you gotta listen to this album, it is simply amazing !!! Usually black metal bands tend to play repetitive riffs but Balrog just isn't that kind of band. Still, they couldn't be more black metal than they are :)

At 12/10/09 04:38 PM, DrMafesto wrote: My man. I think that was from my recommendation a while ago. ;)
Reckoning Night is their best album.

Nah, I'd heard that song long before I asked for any SA recommendations.

As for Manowar being the msot cheesy, are you all forgetting about Rhapsody? Am I the only one who has heard Power of The Dragonflame and Holy Thunderforce?
Im almost embarrassed to show Rhapsody to others, because their immediate reaction before saying they love them is a GIGANTIC facepalm.

Agree.
But Rhapsody album artwork isn't half as embarrassing as Manowar's.

At 12/10/09 04:38 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Reckoning Night is their best album.

False, Ecliptica and Silence both kick that album's ass.

You take that back, you Texas Faggot.

Texas? I live no where near texas. :O

As for Manowar being the msot cheesy, are you all forgetting about Rhapsody? Am I the only one who has heard Power of The Dragonflame and Holy Thunderforce?

But the thing is: Rhapsody don't take themselves that seriously, manowar do.

Honestly, I think cheese is the best part about Power Metal.

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.

Valley of the Damned is such a cheesy song, like all other DF songs, and it gets me so fucking pumped every time I listen to it. I feel like I'm charging into battle against a bunch of mythical creatures from hell. I know the popular position is to hate Dragonforce, but I absolutely love everything about them, guys.

But they're so bad...

(Mostly for it's obnoxious fans, let's admit it)

Haha no. It's because they're famous for a video game, all their songs sound exactly the same and the fact that they are blasphemy to GOOD power metal bands.

At 12/10/09 05:16 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/10/09 04:38 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Reckoning Night is their best album.

False, Ecliptica and Silence both kick that album's ass.

You take that back, you Texas Faggot.

Texas? I live no where near texas. :O

As for Manowar being the msot cheesy, are you all forgetting about Rhapsody? Am I the only one who has heard Power of The Dragonflame and Holy Thunderforce?

But the thing is: Rhapsody don't take themselves that seriously, manowar do.

Honestly, I think cheese is the best part about Power Metal.

HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.

Yes, it is. Thats what separates Power from every other genre. The cheesy trumpets, falsettos, etc.

Valley of the Damned is such a cheesy song, like all other DF songs, and it gets me so fucking pumped every time I listen to it. I feel like I'm charging into battle against a bunch of mythical creatures from hell. I know the popular position is to hate Dragonforce, but I absolutely love everything about them, guys.

But they're so bad...

How so?

(Mostly for it's obnoxious fans, let's admit it)

Haha no. It's because they're famous for a video game, all their songs sound exactly the same and the fact that they are blasphemy to GOOD power metal bands.

I don't see how them existing is spiting any band ever. Their songs also don't sound exactly the same. Do they have the EXACT same notes and lyrics as the rest of their songs? No, they do not. So shut up. Many many people can tell the difference between Dragonforce's songs. I doubt you have listened to more than 5 Dragonforce songs all the way through ever. They are a perfectly competent and enjoyable band to listen to, and just because they were on a videogame doesn't discredit them as a band. That's horse shit. Give me one good reason why they aren't a good band. I bet you I can show you your only beef with them are groundless popular beliefs.

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At 12/10/09 05:16 PM, AniMetal wrote: HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.

Cheese is Power Metal!

Haha no. It's because they're famous for a video game, all their songs sound exactly the same and the fact that they are blasphemy to GOOD power metal bands.

DragonForce were very popular before Guitar Hero.

At 12/10/09 05:32 PM, Nev wrote:

DragonForce were very popular before Guitar Hero.

True, but nowhere near as popular as they are now.

with 12 year olds that is.

At 12/10/09 05:32 PM, Nev wrote: DragonForce were very popular before Guitar Hero.

Yeah.. I hated them before GHIII.. Something about the falsetto just drives my insane.

At 12/10/09 05:30 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Yes, it is. Thats what separates Power from every other genre. The cheesy trumpets, falsettos, etc.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.

There are a ton of power metal bands that aren't like Hammerfall, Dragonforce, etc.

I doubt even half of power metal bands have falsetto vocalists as well.

How so?

For one, i've seen them twice live and they suck ass.

(There singer is pretty good though, I admit)

Their songs also don't sound exactly the same. Do they have the EXACT same notes and lyrics as the rest of their songs? No, they do not. So shut up.

Just because they aren't the same songs don't mean that they don't sound EXACTLY alike.

Many many people can tell the difference between Dragonforce's songs. I doubt you have listened to more than 5 Dragonforce songs all the way through ever. They are a perfectly competent and enjoyable band to listen to, and just because they were on a videogame doesn't discredit them as a band. That's horse shit. Give me one good reason why they aren't a good band. I bet you I can show you your only beef with them are groundless popular beliefs.

I'VE SEEN THEM, TWICE.

Once with Cynic last year and once with Sonata Arctica, two fucking months ago.

Also, Nev they were popular before GH BUT they were NOT popular in the mainstream audience.

At 12/10/09 05:39 PM, AniMetal wrote: There are a ton of power metal bands that aren't like Hammerfall, Dragonforce, etc.

But they're all rubbish.

For one, i've seen them twice live and they suck ass.

Three times. And they sucked "ass" each time.

But their first two (three at a stretch) are decent enough albums, and despite all DFs flaw, they're alright for listening to.

At 12/10/09 05:39 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/10/09 05:30 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Yes, it is. Thats what separates Power from every other genre. The cheesy trumpets, falsettos, etc.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.

Their performances have improved much more since they first started touring big in 2006, you should have seen them recently. But you can't for a while. They aren't having any shows in 2010.

And yes, you said their songs sound EXACTLY THE SAME. So that means they would have to be note for note the same song. But they aren't. Saying they sound similar is the appropriate phrase.

They were gigantic over the internet before Guitar Hero came out, they only difference that game made was that teeny boppers were exposed to their music. The game has nothing to do with their cred.

At 12/10/09 05:44 PM, Nev wrote: But they're all rubbish.

I still don't see why most you guys hate power metal.

But their first two (three at a stretch) are decent enough albums, and despite all DFs flaw, they're alright for listening to.

I felt there latest album was there only one worth getting, there first three albums are so boring - At least with the new one it is very catchy.

Their performances have improved much more since they first started touring big in 2006, you should have seen them recently. But you can't for a while. They aren't having any shows in 2010.

I saw them on October 9th with Sonata Arctica and Taking Dawn.

RECENT ENOUGH FOR YA?

And yes, you said their songs sound EXACTLY THE SAME. So that means they would have to be note for note

Not necessarily.

They were gigantic over the internet before Guitar Hero came out, they only difference that game made was that teeny boppers were exposed to their music. The game has nothing to do with their cred.

Yeah, among WoW fans.

At 12/10/09 05:48 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/10/09 05:44 PM, Nev wrote:

Yeah, among WoW fans.

Yeah? Based on what? You're just making groundless insults. Lol. They were popular all over the place. Metal fans loved them when they first came out, you look on any corner of the internet discussing metal and it was there.

At 12/10/09 05:54 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Yeah? Based on what? You're just making groundless insults. Lol. They were popular all over the place. Metal fans loved them when they first came out, you look on any corner of the internet discussing metal and it was there.

I demand proof.

Links from METAL forums.

At 12/10/09 05:56 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/10/09 05:54 PM, DrMafesto wrote: Yeah? Based on what? You're just making groundless insults. Lol. They were popular all over the place. Metal fans loved them when they first came out, you look on any corner of the internet discussing metal and it was there.

I demand proof.

Links from METAL forums.

Sure.
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/revie ws/143145-dragonforce-sonic-firestorm.ht ml

http://www.metalstorm.ee/pub/review.php?
review_id=2806&page=&message_id=

http://forum.ragezone.com/f153/anyone-he ard-of-dragonforce-power-metal-150728/

http://www.musicbanter.com/rock-metal/28 561-official-dragonforce-thread.html

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/sho wthread.php?p=7787094

2 seconds on google.

At 12/10/09 05:48 PM, AniMetal wrote: I still don't see why most you guys hate power metal.

I love Power Metal. But if its not cheesey, then it can't be good.
Death is gorey.
Doom is miserable.
Power is cheese.

I felt there latest album was there only one worth getting, there first three albums are so boring - At least with the new one it is very catchy.

Well, you're wrong :P. Valley of the Damned is cracking.

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At 12/10/09 06:13 PM, Nev wrote: Well, you're wrong :P. Valley of the Damned is cracking.

I love that album, brings back memories of early high school, good times :)

I do actually like DF a lot, Valley of the Damned and Sonic Firestorm are awesome, not really feeling the new album though.

My mate saw them the other week, apparently they were really good.

At 12/10/09 06:16 PM, ZpLiNtEh wrote:

At 12/10/09 06:13 PM, Nev wrote: Well, you're wrong :P. Valley of the Damned is cracking.

I love that album, brings back memories of early high school, good times :)

I do actually like DF a lot, Valley of the Damned and Sonic Firestorm are awesome, not really feeling the new album though.

I didn't really either. I like Heroes of our Time and Reasons to Live now, though.
They are taking an entire year off to work on their next album. Better be fucking amazing.

I can't imagine what power metal would be like without cheese.

At 12/10/09 07:05 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: I can't imagine what power metal would be like without cheese.

Would it be like a cheeseburger without cheese?

At 12/10/09 07:10 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:05 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: I can't imagine what power metal would be like without cheese.

Would it be like a cheeseburger without cheese?

And without the burger.

At 12/10/09 07:13 PM, Nev wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:10 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:05 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: I can't imagine what power metal would be like without cheese.

Would it be like a cheeseburger without cheese?

And without the burger.

And without the catsup.

At 12/10/09 07:28 PM, HighWayStar365 wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:13 PM, Nev wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:10 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:05 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: I can't imagine what power metal would be like without cheese.

Would it be like a cheeseburger without cheese?

And without the burger.

And without the catsup.

the bun would remain, however.

At 12/10/09 07:29 PM, D3NTATUS wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:28 PM, HighWayStar365 wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:13 PM, Nev wrote:

At 12/10/09 07:10 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote: Would it be like a cheeseburger without cheese?

And without the burger.

And without the catsup.

the bun would remain, however.

I don't like ketchup on my burger anyways.