At 12/28/09 05:00 PM, batman64 wrote: Keep it Heavy.
Keep it pure.
Keep it real.
And before I forget................................Me tal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!

All you said is so true, and sad. I will continue to do so! How inspirational.

At 12/27/09 06:04 PM, Coop83 wrote: Yeah. Did you get the irony of Rage Against The Machine? Simon Cowell actually owns a share of Sony Music, so his pockets get deeper as a result of people trying to stick two fingers up to him. Sad.

It's not about Cowell though. It's just about the dullitude of X Factor getting it every year without putting in any real effort whatsoever.

At 12/28/09 04:29 PM, ZpLiNtEh wrote: mm that is a bit annoying, then you get the media gushing about 'people joining together in a cause'. such bullshit, I bet half of the people who joined the group did it as a joke, or just for the hell of it.

They did it for the cause. People were sick of X Factor. The song choice was perhaps a bit for the lols, but you can see there was a point in choosing Rage. That being the name of the band, of course.

At 12/28/09 09:50 AM, AllMightyBruce wrote: I couldn't care less if he retired. I'll take Pest over him any day.

Agreed.

I wouldn't mind seeing an epic battle to the death with Gaahl and King against Pest and Infernus
but only if Pest and Infernus just slaughter them.

At 12/28/09 12:45 PM, D3NTATUS wrote: "What inspires Gorgoroth the most?"
"... Ssssatan."

Lol. I love Gorgoroth, they're just so evil and powerful. I'm getting more and more into black metal, and most of it has to be satanic. I'm sort of a satanist-atheist. Dunno. But that satanic black metal is just awesome for me.

At 12/28/09 04:32 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote: Any Paul Gilbert song, but specifically, Scarified. Jason Becker is also really good, and John Petrucci is a god.

Was pretty good, but John Petrucci was easily the best. They were all awesome.

Also, I'm going to admit something to you guys. I DON'T OWN A SINGLE FUCKING MUSIC CD, I AM SO POOR AND EVERY BIT OF MONEY I GET I SPEND ON BREAD. CANISTILSTAYPLZ

At 12/27/09 04:10 PM, Zodir wrote:

At 12/27/09 02:22 PM, batman64 wrote:

At 12/27/09 01:58 PM, ZpLiNtEh wrote: So I just got Demigod by Behemoth, and am currently in awe of how fuckin great it is.

Slaves Shall Serve is a ridiculously good song, nice and heavy.

Demigod is the only Behemoth disc I own so far.
I like it a lot.
Good shit man.

If you like Demigod, get The Apostasy and Evangelion. Zos Kis Cultus, too. Those 4 albums are some of Behemoth's best work in my opinion.

Not mine, the only work of Behemoth I like is their old black metal days, Sventevith, And the Forests Dream Eternally, and ...From the Pagan Vastlands is definitely my favorite of theirs..The newer stuff I just can't even listen to..

Anyway, I just got Dark Funeral's new album Angelus Exuro Pro Eternus (Hasn't come out in America yet) and I gotta say so far I actually really like this album, something about Dark Funeral's riffs but almost all there songs there is one riff that is just really fucking amazing yet so simple..

And yes I do belong to this group, I just rarely, maybe once or twice a year post here.

At 12/28/09 01:43 PM, Bahamut wrote: I never said I hated Killers. I just stated that Killers has a few fillers. Still a good album, though.

Fair enough. I think that there are a few tracks on there that I like and I wish that they would do new versions of, especially with Bruce as lead vocals.

At 12/28/09 05:11 PM, Nev wrote:

At 12/27/09 06:04 PM, Coop83 wrote: Yeah. Did you get the irony of Rage Against The Machine? Simon Cowell actually owns a share of Sony Music, so his pockets get deeper as a result of people trying to stick two fingers up to him. Sad.

It's not about Cowell though. It's just about the dullitude of X Factor getting it every year without putting in any real effort whatsoever.

That's funny, because if you're telling his act to fuck off, surely you're telling him the same. I think that its a case that someone needs to buy a load of records from one of his competitors, in order to complete the gesture. Perhaps we need to get Iron Maiden to the top for Xmas 2010? Their label is EMI, so not associated with Cowell, to my knowledge.

At 12/28/09 10:52 PM, greensucksbluerules wrote: Anyone read this yet?

No, but I'd buy that in a heart beat. Looks very interesting. I bet number one is Tony Iommi. My favorites should make a pretty good ranking, or else.

At 12/28/09 05:00 PM, batman64 wrote: Never trust the critics.

Does that mean I shouldn't be listening to the Nostalgia Critic when reviewing horrible movies?

At 12/28/09 05:11 PM, Nev wrote: It's not about Cowell though. It's just about the dullitude of X Factor getting it every year without putting in any real effort whatsoever.

Definitely. Simon Cowell only made the finals to run near Christmas just so the winner can take Christmas No 1 with ease. That's when I knew there was no way I could regain faith in the music charts but then came the RATM campaign which was an improvement over the crap we've been seeing.

They did it for the cause. People were sick of X Factor. The song choice was perhaps a bit for the lols, but you can see there was a point in choosing Rage. That being the name of the band, of course.

If it was up to me choosing which song would be Christmas No 1, it'll be this.

At 12/29/09 10:12 AM, Coop83 wrote:

At 12/28/09 01:43 PM, Bahamut wrote: I never said I hated Killers. I just stated that Killers has a few fillers. Still a good album, though.

Fair enough. I think that there are a few tracks on there that I like and I wish that they would do new versions of, especially with Bruce as lead vocals.

I think they're all good with Di'Anno as lead vocals. I've heard Bruce singing some songs from the first two albums and with the exception of a track or two, I feel Di'Anno does it better. Same thing can be said about Candlemass and their debut album. While Messiah Marcolin is an awesome vocalist, I prefer the songs from the first album being sung by the original vocalist Johan Längqvist.

I love Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and old Sepultura, and now Sepultura is a lame, shit it's nothing like the old, I just can't like it, but Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, have all the old Sepultura spirit, do you guys like them?

So I got Still Life by Opeth.

I like it a lot. It makes me wonder why I haven't checked out Opeth before now.

At 12/29/09 02:17 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: So I got Still Life by Opeth.

I like it a lot. It makes me wonder why I haven't checked out Opeth before now.

Still Life>>>>>>Everything else Opeth has released.

But everything else Opeth has released is still awesome. :)

Also, someone NEEDS to make a list of all the bands releasing new albums next year - I haven't been keeping track at all with the exception of a few bands like Blind Guardian.

Nice job, NPR

At 12/29/09 02:33 PM, AniMetal wrote: Also, someone NEEDS to make a list of all the bands releasing new albums next year - I haven't been keeping track at all with the exception of a few bands like Blind Guardian.

Then you should pay more attention to my posts. I've stated a few times why 2010 is a year to look forward to with all the artists releasing new stuff every year. If you want to see a list of artists who are to release a new album in 2010, then this article will help you a lot. I know it's Wikipedia but good enough for a list.

At 12/29/09 02:00 PM, TheUnwisePoet wrote: I love Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and old Sepultura, and now Sepultura is a lame, shit it's nothing like the old, I just can't like it, but Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy, have all the old Sepultura spirit, do you guys like them?

I do. I love when brutality gets added to thrash metal. Dew-Scented is an awesome example(sorry I keep mentioning them guys, but they are my #1 favorite band and they deserve a lot more credit then they have)

At 12/29/09 02:17 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: So I got Still Life by Opeth.

Opeth suckslol

Nah, just kidding. Opeth doesn't suck, and I know they're a great band and all, but I just don't like them.

At 12/29/09 05:20 PM, Bahamut wrote: then this article will help you a lot. I know it's Wikipedia but good enough for a list.

That is awesome. Dark Tranquility, Meshuggah, Rotting Christ, Arsis and At the Gates all releasing a new album. Orgasmic. Is it just releasing the CD, or can I still hear the songs? If so, I wouldn't wait that long, because I never buy CD's anyway. I'm very poor and I spend every piece of money I get on bread.

Also, I think cancer is funny. Who else here thinks cancer is funny?

At 12/29/09 07:37 PM, mothballs wrote:

Also, I think cancer is funny. Who else here thinks cancer is funny?

Only if you get it.

At 12/28/09 12:45 PM, D3NTATUS wrote:

At 12/28/09 03:20 AM, HeavenDuff wrote: Also, I've just watched the True Norwegian Black Metal documentary... and Gaahl is a sick fuck. He's scary...

"What inspires Gorgoroth the most?"
"... Ssssatan."

The actual question was "What inspires you the most?"
The answer being Satan :P

But I don't think Gaahl represents the opinions of Gorgoroth. He is by far the most psychopatic guy in the band. Even if he's not stupid at all...
People tend to always go for the most extreme members of bands like these to make interviews and understand the band. I watched "True Norwegian Black Metal" documentary the other day and even when they interview the other guys of Gorgoroth it's only to ask them questions about Gaahl, excepts for like 2 questions...

Same shit goes with Mayhem. Nobody want to hear anything about them except for the murders, churches arsons, suicide and shit like that.

So what about their music? No one gives a damn fuck !!!

Dark Eyes by Beast

At 12/29/09 02:33 PM, AniMetal wrote:

At 12/29/09 02:17 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: So I got Still Life by Opeth.

I like it a lot. It makes me wonder why I haven't checked out Opeth before now.

Still Life>>>>>>Everything else Opeth has released.

My Arms, Your Hearse is not amused. I bought the Digipak CD a month ago though, and I do love the record. It's one of my favorites Opeth released. It has some of the catchiest and guitar driven tunes.

I have a question that really needs itching. I understand most band names meaning but what the fuck is Burzum?

At 12/29/09 10:50 PM, smeagol1 wrote: I have a question that really needs itching. I understand most band names meaning but what the fuck is Burzum?

Burzum means Darkness in whatever language LoTR used on the ring

At 12/29/09 11:03 PM, 6Imm6ortal6 wrote:

At 12/29/09 10:50 PM, smeagol1 wrote: I have a question that really needs itching. I understand most band names meaning but what the fuck is Burzum?

Burzum means Darkness in whatever language LoTR used on the ring

Most black metal bands use that language. I forget what it's called. Tip of the tongue.

At 12/30/09 01:09 AM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote: Most black metal bands use that language. I forget what it's called. Tip of the tongue.

It's the Black Speech of Mordor.

At 12/30/09 01:38 AM, D3NTATUS wrote:

At 12/30/09 01:09 AM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote: Most black metal bands use that language. I forget what it's called. Tip of the tongue.

It's the Black Speech of Mordor.

I was close. I was gonna put down Mordor, but that's the evil land, if I'm correct. I'm not too far into The Fellowship yet.

At 12/30/09 01:09 AM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote:

Most black metal bands use that language. I forget what it's called. Tip of the tongue.

They do not use only the Black Speech. Some other bands also use Sindarin and other Middle Earth languages. Bands like Amon Amarth do.

At 12/29/09 10:38 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 12/29/09 10:12 AM, Coop83 wrote: Fair enough. I think that there are a few tracks on there that I like and I wish that they would do new versions of, especially with Bruce as lead vocals.

I think they're all good with Di'Anno as lead vocals. I've heard Bruce singing some songs from the first two albums and with the exception of a track or two, I feel Di'Anno does it better. Same thing can be said about Candlemass and their debut album. While Messiah Marcolin is an awesome vocalist, I prefer the songs from the first album being sung by the original vocalist Johan Längqvist.

That's a fair comment for continuity. I think that Iron Maiden is a great song, but it loses a little of the band continuity by being sung by Di'Anno. Perhaps my unenlightened view that it would sound better if sung by the longest serving (and most badass) singer from the band's history would make things better.

I'd still like him to sing Charlotte the Harlot, because it's a part of a quadrilogy of songs about this character. (Charlotte the Harlot; 22 Accacia Avenue; Hooks in You; From Here to Eternity) Since Bruce sings the latter three, it might just give me closure to hear Charlotte sung by Bruce.

In other news, I might be auditioning for lead vocals in a band soon. We'll see how that pans out.

Seeing as we only have two days left until the next decade, which albums do you think are the best from the 00s? Considering there's still a lot of music to listen to, I may be missing out on some good stuff but these are my favourites:

Ensiferum - Iron
Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy
The Lord Weird Slough Feg - Traveller
Opeth - Blackwater Park
Symphony X - The Odyssey
Wintersun - Wintersun

At 12/30/09 07:11 AM, Coop83 wrote: In other news, I might be auditioning for lead vocals in a band soon. We'll see how that pans out.

Awesome, be sure to let us know more about it if things go well.

Anorexia Nervosa. What can I say, wow. What a great black metal band. Satanic, too. The weirdest thing about it is that they're French. You wouldn't expect too many metal bands from France, especially black metal.

I was listening to the album "Redemption Process" yesterday, and god I couldn't stop listening. I'm going to check more of them out later. Anyone else hear of them/listen to them? If not, I suggest you do if you're into black metal.

So, like, a belated Merry Christmas and happy Santa Lucia to all.

Hey, there, Bonemill.

At 12/30/09 12:21 PM, mothballs wrote: You wouldn't expect too many metal bands from France, especially black metal.

ain't that cute.

BUT IT'S WROOONG

At 12/30/09 12:18 PM, Bahamut wrote: Wintersun - Wintersun

I'll agree with that. I'll also add,

Opeth - Ghost Reveries
The Sword - Age of Winters
Strapping Young Lad - The New Black
Skeletonwitch - Beyond the Permafrost
Obituary - Xecutioner's Return
Necrophagist - Epitaph
Municipal Waste - The Art of Partying
High on Fire - Death Is This Communion
Death - The Sound of Perseverance
Behemoth - Demigod

Here are my top 5 favorite albums of the 00's:

1. Dew-Scented - Issue VI
2. Vader - Necropolis
3. Insomnium - The Day it All Came Down
4. Nile - Annihilation of the Wicked
5. Suffocation - Pierced From Within

Runner-Ups:

1. Behemoth - Demigod
2. Dimmu Borgir - In Sorte Diaboli
3. Arch Enemy - Doomsday Machine

At 12/30/09 02:30 PM, CapnCrunchDaPimp wrote:

At 12/30/09 12:18 PM, Bahamut wrote: Wintersun - Wintersun

I'll agree with that. I'll also add,

Me three

Opeth - Ghost Reveries

I haven't really listened to much Opeth and the songs I've heard (The Grand Conjuration and Windowpane) have not really piqued my interest.

The Sword - Age of Winters

Their only good album. It's catchy but nothing extraordinary.

Strapping Young Lad - The New Black

I love SYL but I think this is their second weakest (next to Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing), I think Alien tops it by far.

Skeletonwitch - Beyond the Permafrost

Have not listened to Skeletonwitch.

Obituary - Xecutioner's Return

New Obituary is a shell of its former self. Terrible comeback album.

Necrophagist - Epitaph

Jizz in my pants.

Municipal Waste - The Art of Partying

I've heard good things about Municipal Waste, I just haven't listened to any of their stuff yet.

High on Fire - Death Is This Communion

Oh my god yes.

Death - The Sound of Perseverance

Didn't this come out in '98 or something? Otherwise all of Death's albums are fantastic.

Behemoth - Demigod

I like Slaves Shall Serve but I haven't listened to much Behemoth.

My list of the best albums of the 00s

High on Fire - Surrounded by Thieves

My favorite HOF album. When I saw them live in Rocktober with Mastodon, they played Hung, Drawn, and Quartered and Speedwolf. My two favorite cuts from the album, filled with raw Motorhead-like intensity, death metal aggression, and doomy sensibilities.

Mastodon - Crack the Skye
When I first heard of Mastodon back in 2004, I hated them. But one day I bought Leviathan by chance and I can now safely call Mastodon one of the most influential and innovative bands to spawn in the 21st century. Considering how long they've been around (give or take ten years), and how mainstream they've become, yet at the same time stay true to their progressive roots is amazing and commendable to me. Crack the Skye is their magnum opus in my humble opinion and presents Mastodon as a modern day Rush.

Devin Townsend - Terria/Addicted
It's a toss up with him really. I adore both albums and his musical talent. I don't have much to say other than listen to the albums.

Jesu - Silver EP
I didn't think Justin Broadrick could get any more ethereal or dreamy (albeit abrasive and intense) than Godflesh, but I was wrong. Jesu's four song EP is an excellent collection of shoegaze influenced metal that is trance-inducing, much like LSD but much less illegal. The distorted drop-A guitars should sound crushing and heavy, but they don't because Broadrick always pairs them up with lush and weightless sounding keyboard pads that hover intensely overhead. The combination of harsh feedback sounding guitars and sheer, unadulterated, pop melodies makes this an album of artistic contrast.

More to come.