Hey guys. I've recently really gotten into Iced Earth's Stormrider album. Is there any other stuff a lot like that that I should check out (Either by Iced Earth or a similar band)?

Just found out that the second gig Shrinebuilder are playing that I was planning on going to is 18+. FUCK.

Just checked out Gutworm. What are your opinions about them?

At 4/7/10 07:53 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Sorry... I pressed post it for no apparent reason...

You should also check out some stuff by The Morningside.
You said you don't want any synths... dunno if Wolves In The Throne Room are going to be any good for you, but their album Black Cascade is really worth it. And some Primordial

For raw black metal
Nattens Madrigal by Ulver
Ars Talionis The Art Of Retaliation by Balrog

Oh god the production is killing me, I have a feeling I'd really like most of that if it had better quality.

At 4/8/10 12:05 AM, TheSporkLord wrote: Oh god the production is killing me, I have a feeling I'd really like most of that if it had better quality.

The production of raw black metal is bugging you?

At 4/8/10 12:33 AM, AllMightyBruce wrote:

At 4/8/10 12:05 AM, TheSporkLord wrote: Oh god the production is killing me, I have a feeling I'd really like most of that if it had better quality.

The production of raw black metal is bugging you?

Well I like to hear what's going on instead of static. Like I already said I love Wolf's Lair Abyss. It's not terrible quality and it's not good quality.

Also profanum and Nachtreich.

At 4/8/10 12:36 AM, TheSporkLord wrote: Well I like to hear what's going on instead of static.

Raw black metal doesn't have good production. The whole point of raw black metal to me is raw chaos. You won't find much well produced raw shit. I think if thats what you're after the best I can suggest is a universal answer in LLN, Torgeist or Vlad Tepes. Silva Nigra maybe. Perhaps some Pest Noir or Horna.

Ugh. Peste Noire. Sorry. Anyways, I forgot atmospheric stuff you asked for. I'd say Deathspell Omega, Drudkh, Klabautamann or Darkestrah.

At 4/8/10 12:05 AM, TheSporkLord wrote:

At 4/7/10 07:53 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

For raw black metal
Nattens Madrigal by Ulver
Ars Talionis The Art Of Retaliation by Balrog

Oh god the production is killing me, I have a feeling I'd really like most of that if it had better quality.

Well I have to second that, but only for Nattens Madrigal. The production for the guitar on this record is ear shattering. Everything else is alright. I usually do not care for the production, but the drums, bass and vocals are almost impossible to ear because of the shitty recording for the guitar parts.

But for Ars Talionis, the recording is alright. You really just have to get used to it. It took my a while but it is now one of my favorite black metal albums. I can listen through the whole thing and enjoy myself. As for Nattens Madrigal... I usually listen to one of the tracks and then I just can't take it and switch to something else.

At 4/8/10 12:48 AM, AllMightyBruce wrote:

Peste Noire.

No, their production is alright compared to the production of Nattens Madrigal (Ulver).
You can actually ear all the instruments pretty damn well on Peste Noire's records.

At 4/8/10 01:19 AM, HeavenDuff wrote: No, their production is alright compared to the production of Nattens Madrigal (Ulver).

I know. That's why I recommended them.

He wanted raw black metal with cleaner production. Peste Noire has a raw feel with a cleaner production. Why do you say no to them?

At 4/8/10 01:38 AM, AllMightyBruce wrote:

He wanted raw black metal with cleaner production. Peste Noire has a raw feel with a cleaner production. Why do you say no to them?

I dunno, maybe I just didn't see your post was splited up in two :P

Your right, their production is cleaner so yes, he should definitely check them out :)

Last night, I found out an old friend of mine in high school is playing in a band who are supporting Napalm Death at the Liverpool venue this month. That's quite an achievement to be supporting a big name in metal

At 4/7/10 09:29 AM, Nev wrote:

At 4/6/10 11:09 PM, AllMightyBruce wrote: On the topic of electronic music though, I am one giantofuck of an Amon Tobin fan. Same with Daft Punk (shut up I've been a fan since I was 7) and early stuff from The Chemical Brothers.

Why the defence of Daft Punk? Isn't it common knowledge that they're amazing? Don't be doubtin', brother!

Hell, even I like some of their music. I'll most likely get into them more at a later point.

At 4/7/10 07:42 PM, TheSporkLord wrote: And on a note related to opeth, my watch still hasn't even been shipped out yet. I ordered it 3 weeks ago.

I bought one of the T-Shirts from their site yesterday so I'll let you know how long it takes to get here. I know I bought two Opeth T-Shirts when I was in London but neither have the Blackwater Park album cover.

While we're on the topic of Opeth merchandise, I love how they made babywear as part of their merchandise. Do they want me to get my five month old cousin to listen to their music? :P

At 4/8/10 11:54 AM, Bahamut wrote: While we're on the topic of Opeth merchandise, I love how they made babywear as part of their merchandise. Do they want me to get my five month old cousin to listen to their music? :P

I got my cousin's kid a motorhead onesie.

Also, fuck immense back pain and ridiculously powerful back spasms.

I think I finally found what I'm looking for by "atmospheric". You see I'm not the best at describing music, by atmospheric and piano I meant neoclassical or ambient. Like Dargaard and Scythelence. Hell it may not even be metal but whatever.

At 4/8/10 12:48 AM, AllMightyBruce wrote: Klabautamann or Darkestrah.

I second these, especially Klabautamann. I also recommend Blut Aus Nord and Negura Bunget

And Spektr is a trip. a bad trip, that is.

dissection-where dead angels lie on piano

Bump for great justice.

I'm listening to the new Periphery album and I gotta say it reminds a lot of SikTh, but the vocals shit all over everything in my opinion.

Just got my new speakers, Logitech X-210s.

Even Bring Me The Horizon sound heavy now.

subwoofers ftw, I've never looking back.

At 4/8/10 11:54 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 4/7/10 07:42 PM, TheSporkLord wrote: And on a note related to opeth, my watch still hasn't even been shipped out yet. I ordered it 3 weeks ago.

I bought one of the T-Shirts from their site yesterday so I'll let you know how long it takes to get here. I know I bought two Opeth T-Shirts when I was in London but neither have the Blackwater Park album cover.

Wow, that was unexpected. The shirt arrived today, much much faster than when my mum bought something from the same store for my sister last Christmas.

At 4/8/10 03:44 PM, AllMightyBruce wrote: I got my cousin's kid a motorhead onesie.

I suppose it's not as bad as dressing them up in football kits.

AAAHHH I'm totally obsessing over Vlad!

Also just found out about Unholy Matrimony, weeping birth, Deafening Loneliness, and accurst journey.

At 4/9/10 05:55 PM, smeagol1 wrote:

At 4/9/10 03:03 PM, TheSporkLord wrote: AAAHHH I'm totally obsessing over Vlad!

Also just found out about Unholy Matrimony, weeping birth, Deafening Loneliness, and accurst journey.

lol wut?

The guy from Mirrorthrone.

At 4/9/10 06:39 PM, TheSporkLord wrote:

At 4/9/10 05:55 PM, smeagol1 wrote:

At 4/9/10 03:03 PM, TheSporkLord wrote: AAAHHH I'm totally obsessing over Vlad!

Also just found out about Unholy Matrimony, weeping birth, Deafening Loneliness, and accurst journey.

lol wut?

The guy from Mirrorthrone.

Maximum brofist.

I went to Palm Springs and I forgot to tell you guys. Whoops.

What's up, everyone? Metal?

I am starting to like Opeth...

Hey guys, how are you doing? Any news?

Took me a while to get on here again, but I might have some more time now (hopefully..)

Lately I've been digging some different stuff, like Pyramaze's "Immortal" and Alice In Chains' "Dirt". I'm still shaking my head over how Nirvana was more successful than the latter.

On a different note, I'm starting my own webzine these days (a plan I've been having for a while) for and about Greek black metal. Reviews, video blogs, articles. I'm trying to do a big thing here.

For all those who are interested in this, click here

It's still under construction, but I'm trying to make something out of it.

At 4/10/10 09:24 AM, TheUnwisePoet wrote: I am starting to like Opeth...

I remember when I wasn't so big on Opeth. Damn, that was embarrassing of myself. I could look back at those posts and be like "Yeah, I saw the fucking band live! Shame on you Bahamut from 2007!"

At 4/10/10 04:09 PM, Goatchrist wrote: Hey guys, how are you doing? Any news?

I'm doing great! After seeing Opeth with my sister and her fiance, we're thinking of seeing a few more shows this year. We're even thinking of seeing Iron Maiden and Heaven & Hell at Dublin. The only problem is the extreme cost to see them, book the flights and get a room at a hotel for one night and on top of that, the show is on the day before my dad's birthday. If this was in London, it wouldn't be so bad because that's where they live. Still, if it's possible, I will want to see the two bands live. That's Black Sabbath (to me, they're still Black Sabbath) AND Iron Maiden in one fucking night!!

Took me a while to get on here again, but I might have some more time now (hopefully..)

If that's possible, I'll definitely enjoy your company around here. :)

Lately I've been digging some different stuff, like Pyramaze's "Immortal"

That's out of the ordinary for you. However, I remember you not liking power metal very much (not that I have anything against that) but a few times, you've said you wanted to give the genre a better chance and I highly respect that.

and Alice In Chains' "Dirt". I'm still shaking my head over how Nirvana was more successful than the latter.

It's a damn shame. Alice in Chains definitely deserve better recognition than Nirvana.

On a different note, I'm starting my own webzine these days (a plan I've been having for a while) for and about Greek black metal. Reviews, video blogs, articles. I'm trying to do a big thing here.

Sounds good. I wish the best of luck for this. I won't know when exactly you'll post something new up. If you were able to have RSS feeds on there, that'll be perfect for me.

At 4/10/10 06:02 PM, Bahamut wrote:

I'm doing great! After seeing Opeth with my sister and her fiance, we're thinking of seeing a few more shows this year. We're even thinking of seeing Iron Maiden and Heaven & Hell at Dublin. The only problem is the extreme cost to see them, book the flights and get a room at a hotel for one night and on top of that, the show is on the day before my dad's birthday. If this was in London, it wouldn't be so bad because that's where they live. Still, if it's possible, I will want to see the two bands live. That's Black Sabbath (to me, they're still Black Sabbath) AND Iron Maiden in one fucking night!!

:I never listened to Opeth, but it seems to be a great band...
And, man, I'd simply love to go watch Heaven and Hell and Maiden in one night. (I wouldn't see them, because I would have a heart attack if I see them)

I still love Dio, together with Ozzy, he is the best singer in the world. Ozzy and Dio have great voices man, they're simply perfect for Metal... Too bad Ozzy is getting old, he is a living legend, a great man...

And Maiden?? OMFG!! They're simply awesome, their songs are fucking great, those mindblowing solos just fuck me up!! Hey Mut, you are a lucky man!!

and Alice In Chains' "Dirt". I'm still shaking my head over how Nirvana was more successful than the latter.

And Alice in Chains?? OMG they rock, too bad the singer died, I love his voice in Man in The Box, that's a great song from a great band...

It's a damn shame. Alice in Chains definitely deserve better recognition than Nirvana.

Yeah, it's a shame, Nirvana is great, but I still think that Alice and Pearl Jam are better, their songs were awesome, they deserved a lot more of recognization... But w/out Nirvana, they wouldn't be famous...

I think that Nirvana and Guns n' Roses could still be great bands, but Kurt Cobain was a fucking idiot killing himself, and Axl too, he was a great idiot when he broke with the whole band, I think they could be great, such as Rolling Stones...

But, what can we do?? We're merely humans, we can't change the past.

At 4/10/10 06:02 PM, Bahamut wrote:

At 4/10/10 09:24 AM, TheUnwisePoet wrote: I am starting to like Opeth...

I remember when I wasn't so big on Opeth. Damn, that was embarrassing of myself. I could look back at those posts and be like "Yeah, I saw the fucking band live! Shame on you Bahamut from 2007!"

Well, I just checked their shit on myspace, which album should I listen to? I'm interested on this Progressive Death Metal thing...

At 4/10/10 06:21 PM, RogerBK wrote: And, man, I'd simply love to go watch Heaven and Hell and Maiden in one night. (I wouldn't see them, because I would have a heart attack if I see them)

Haha, I can easily understand that. It is something so awesome that it seems too good to be true. It's another reason why I think 2010 is a great year for metal.

But, what can we do?? We're merely humans, we can't change the past.

The problem with Axl is that he's still being an idiot about things. I'm just glad I was never a big fan of Guns n' Roses. Sure, I have Appetite for Destruction and Chinese Democracy (I know it's shameful of me to have but it was a Christmas present and technically I didn't waste a single penny of mine on it) but I'm no die hard fan.

At 4/10/10 06:40 PM, TheUnwisePoet wrote: Well, I just checked their shit on myspace, which album should I listen to? I'm interested on this Progressive Death Metal thing...

Blackwater Park. It's the one album I always recommend because not only does it give you the best idea of what their music is like and not only is it their best (IMO), to me what Paranoid, The Number of the Beast and Rust in Peace are to the 70s, 80s and 90s respectively is what Blackwater Park is to the 00s of metal. You may not think that at first for Blackwater Park as Opeth aren't easy to get into right away. Just give the album a chance before throwing it away. I gave the album so many chances and now it's one of my favourites of all-time.

At 4/10/10 06:02 PM, Bahamut wrote: I'm doing great! After seeing Opeth with my sister and her fiance, we're thinking of seeing a few more shows this year. We're even thinking of seeing Iron Maiden and Heaven & Hell at Dublin.

Haha, quite awesome! I'd love to see Heaven & Hell too, but I can't, I have to work. I'm still amazed at how Dio still puts this through, after all the cancer complications....the man is indeed GOD.

If that's possible, I'll definitely enjoy your company around here. :)

Thanks :) I'd like to step in more often.

That's out of the ordinary for you. However, I remember you not liking power metal very much (not that I have anything against that) but a few times, you've said you wanted to give the genre a better chance and I highly respect that.

Oh, things change, you know. I mainly got "Immortal" due to Matt Barlow's presence. I really like his voice - (I guess he's the only redeeming factor for albums like "Something Wicked..."). Man, I also like some Nocturnal Rites, Helstar, Rage and similar bands. I like Power Metal with a thrashy edge and the less falsettos...the better :)

It's a damn shame. Alice in Chains definitely deserve better recognition than Nirvana.

Indeed.

Sounds good. I wish the best of luck for this. I won't know when exactly you'll post something new up. If you were able to have RSS feeds on there, that'll be perfect for me.

I'm working on the page at this moment. Adding reviews, updating the site...I'll also work on the RSS feeds later, would be good. Thanks for stepping by :)