At 9/20/12 06:58 PM, TheCrimsonWidow wrote:

At 9/20/12 06:52 PM, Viper50 wrote:

At 9/20/12 06:28 PM, TheCrimsonWidow wrote: Hi Viper! Sorry I haven't been on lately :(

Hi. Its fine ._.
A lot has happened here since your last visit.

I know! I just love how this thread has stayed alive all these years.

eh i dont think its going to "die" any time soon xD

At 9/20/12 07:17 PM, TheCrimsonWidow wrote:

At 9/20/12 07:04 PM, Viper50 wrote: eh i dont think its going to "die" any time soon xD

Thank the metal gods for that! Anyway, got any good bands you know?

Yes ._.
Well good to me...and thats pretty much every band on my computer xD

Hey guys, I'd like us to all make a list of a few bands we consider to be underground and very good. And by underground, I do not mean music that isn't pop. I mean some stuff that is rather unknown even to other metalheads.

I have two bands that I can think of right now that makes very good and rather underground music.

The first is Leeches Of Lore. This is a band from New Mexico that plays a unique and inspired brand of heavy metal, mixed with thrash elements and some spaghetti western music style. I can't talk for all their albums since I'm still discovering their music. But the album Frenzy, Ecstasy is a gem. It's a masterpiece like none you've ever heard before. It's very hard to find online (imo), but I can share it with anybody who would like to hear it.

The second is Balrog, a black metal band from France. They play a very agressive, raw and brutal form of black metal. Their music is evil, obscure and will sadisticaly rape your ears with raw and somewhat thrashy black metal. The album Ars Talionis - The Art of Retaliation is the only one I know so far. It's a great record, and I can also share this one with you guys if you can't find it on your own.

Thanks in advance for sharing bands with us :)

At 9/20/12 08:40 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Balrog

I've actually heard of them ._.
They're not all that bad.

At 9/20/12 08:53 PM, Viper50 wrote: I've actually heard of them ._.
They're not all that bad.

Here's some really undergrounds shit then : Kramola >:(

At 9/20/12 09:09 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

At 9/20/12 08:53 PM, Viper50 wrote: I've actually heard of them ._.
They're not all that bad.

Here's some really undergrounds shit then : Kramola >:(

Yep heard of em too ._.
Hahaha im kidding xD
I don't listen to much stuff from Russia...which is weird since I listen to stuff from The Ukraine and thats like right next to Russia

At 9/20/12 10:34 AM, Zodir wrote: My two favorites are Valley of the Damned and Sonic Firestorm. I haven't heard The Power Within yet, so I can't judge. I have to admit though, I love me some Inside the Winter Storm off Ultra Beatdown.

Eh, I can dig Reasons to Live but that's about it from Ultra Beatdown. As for Inhuman Rampage, despite how overplayed it became, I still have a soft spot for Through the Fire and Flames.

At 9/20/12 04:00 PM, TheCrimsonWidow wrote: Most of you guys probably don't remember me, but I used to frequent here often back when the year started. I miss this place. Hopefully I can post here more often.

As a horseman, I say HELL YES!

At 9/20/12 08:40 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Leeches Of Lore

Keep me updated on them. This sounds like something I could potentially enjoy a lot.

At 9/20/12 08:40 PM, HeavenDuff wrote:

The second is Balrog, a black metal band from France. They play a very agressive, raw and brutal form of black metal. Their music is evil, obscure and will sadisticaly rape your ears with raw and somewhat thrashy black metal. The album Ars Talionis - The Art of Retaliation is the only one I know so far. It's a great record, and I can also share this one with you guys if you can't find it on your own.

I've known about Balrog for years. Great band with artillery-like drums. Bestial Satanic Terror is a better album, though, IMO.

At 9/20/12 08:40 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Hey guys, I'd like us to all make a list of a few bands we consider to be underground and very good.

Fleurety

the Soundbyte (doesn't really count, but it's a project by one of the members of the Third and the Mortal)

Oranssi Pazuzu

Klabautamann

Azure Emote

Apokatastasia

Black Math Horseman

Behold! the Monolith

Gonin-Ish

Yaotl Mictlan

Disaster (Chile)

Keelhaul

Lesbian

Mammatus

Ufomammut

Vahrzaw

Dimensional Psychosis

Neo Inferno 262

Stolen Babies

I'm not really sure how underground is underground enough. I could list the essential avant-garde stuff, but most of you guys should know them by now. Then again, I was pretty sure lots of people here knew Balrog.

At 9/21/12 04:10 PM, Sense-Offender wrote: Ufomammut

Stolen Babies

I quite enjoy those two^
Ufomammut moreso than Stolen Babies though....

At 9/21/12 08:55 AM, Bahamut wrote: Eh, I can dig Reasons to Live but that's about it from Ultra Beatdown. As for Inhuman Rampage, despite how overplayed it became, I still have a soft spot for Through the Fire and Flames.

Wherever you go, we will be by your side ! For the Spirit of Ninja tonight !

At 9/20/12 08:40 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Leeches Of Lore

Keep me updated on them. This sounds like something I could potentially enjoy a lot.

You want me to send you Frenzy, Ecstazy ?

At 9/21/12 11:53 AM, ElGhoulio wrote: I've known about Balrog for years. Great band with artillery-like drums. Bestial Satanic Terror is a better album, though, IMO.

I actually think you are the one who initialy introduced me to them. Pretty underground band for sure. Can't find BST album anywhere...

At 9/21/12 04:10 PM, Sense-Offender wrote: Fleurety
Apokatastasia
Gonin-Ish
Lesbian
Ufomammut
Stolen Babies

These I know.

the Soundbyte (doesn't really count, but it's a project by one of the members of the Third and the Mortal)
Oranssi Pazuzu
Klabautamann
Azure Emote
Black Math Horseman
Behold! the Monolith
Yaotl Mictlan
Disaster (Chile)
Keelhaul
Mammatus
Vahrzaw
Dimensional Psychosis
Neo Inferno 262

These I don't know. Thanks for sharing.

I'm not really sure how underground is underground enough. I could list the essential avant-garde stuff, but most of you guys should know them by now. Then again, I was pretty sure lots of people here knew Balrog.

Whatever you think others won't know. The point is too share rather unknown bands with others.

At 9/20/12 10:34 AM, Zodie

My two favorites are Valley of the Damned and Sonic Firestorm. I haven't heard The Power Within yet, so I can't judge. I have to admit though, I love me some Inside the Winter Storm off Ultra Beatdown.

Was they're other stuff worth a damn? I listened to Inhuman Rampage and it all sounded the same.
Every song was Through The Fire and Flames lol

At 9/21/12 06:41 PM, Blackdoom13 wrote: Was they're other stuff worth a damn? I listened to Inhuman Rampage and it all sounded the same.
Every song was Through The Fire and Flames lol

Sonic Firestorm and Valley Of The Damned were pretty good albums.

What does everyone think of Ulcerate? I just recently discovered them. I think they're pretty damn great and quite unique.

I have yet to listen to it, but apparently Cryptopsy's new album is actually very good! Who would've thought?

This is not normally something I ask for but I'm wanting to hear something differnt.
If you don't mind Id like a list of power metal or whatever bands.
Something that like totally out of this world epic fantasy, dragons flying war waging metal.
That sounds interesting now. Something that when you listen you fly off in another world kind of stuff.
So anyone who is willing to give me a list will be much appericated.

Neurosis have premiered a new song off of their new album.

At 9/22/12 11:19 AM, Blackdoom13 wrote: So anyone who is willing to give me a list will be much appericated.

There's a really good series of videos on Youtube for finding new Power Metal.

I never figured you as much of a Power Metal fan. Why the sudden interest?

At 9/22/12 03:23 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: At 9/22/12 11:19 AM, Blackdoom13 wrote: So anyone who is willing to give me a list will be much appericated.

There's a really good series of videos on Youtube for finding new Power Metal.

I never figured you as much of a Power Metal fan. Why the sudden interest?

Well never really been into it much. I've listened from time to time but couldn't get into it hardcore.
I'm looking for differnt stuff. Gots shitloads of black and death but I donno wanna hear something differnt.

At 9/21/12 05:21 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: You want me to send you Frenzy, Ecstazy ?

We can always see where we go via PM.

At 9/21/12 06:41 PM, Blackdoom13 wrote: At 9/20/12 10:34 AM, Zodie

My two favorites are Valley of the Damned and Sonic Firestorm. I haven't heard The Power Within yet, so I can't judge. I have to admit though, I love me some Inside the Winter Storm off Ultra Beatdown.

Was they're other stuff worth a damn? I listened to Inhuman Rampage and it all sounded the same.
Every song was Through The Fire and Flames lol

I assure you that Valley of the Damned and The Power Within.

At 9/22/12 11:19 AM, Blackdoom13 wrote: If you don't mind Id like a list of power metal or whatever bands.
Something that like totally out of this world epic fantasy, dragons flying war waging metal.
That sounds interesting now. Something that when you listen you fly off in another world kind of stuff.

Not sure if you can get any better than Slough Feg's Traveller if you want "fly off in another world". More on sci-fi than fantasy but still really good.

At 9/22/12 11:19 AM, Blackdoom13 wrote: This is not normally something I ask for but I'm wanting to hear something differnt.
If you don't mind Id like a list of power metal or whatever bands.
Something that like totally out of this world epic fantasy, dragons flying war waging metal.
That sounds interesting now. Something that when you listen you fly off in another world kind of stuff.
So anyone who is willing to give me a list will be much appericated.

The album Return To Heaven Denied by Labyrinth is one of my all time favorites. I'm not huge on Power Metal usually, but this band manages to be progressive enough, creative enough and memorable enough for me to enjoy their stuff.

Labyrinth - Heaven Denied

Another good (and epic) album I would recommend is Crimson Thunder by Hammerfall. It might just be what you are looking for. When it comes to epic power metal, Hammerfall are a good match for DragonForce, Rhapsody of Fire, and Helloween.

Hammerfall - Hero's Return

At 9/22/12 10:27 AM, Centurion-Ryan wrote: I have yet to listen to it, but apparently Cryptopsy's new album is actually very good! Who would've thought?

It marks the return of a great musician in the band. Maybe that was a sign !

Sinergy - Written in Stone

At 9/22/12 03:23 PM, Centurion-Ryan wrote:

At 9/22/12 11:19 AM, Blackdoom13 wrote: So anyone who is willing to give me a list will be much appericated.

There's a really good series of videos on Youtube for finding new Power Metal.

I never figured you as much of a Power Metal fan. Why the sudden interest?

I ain't a new interest for him. I remember him showing me new power metal stuff 4 or 5 years ago. He got me into Heavenly.

At 9/23/12 01:54 PM, Sense-Offender wrote: I ain't a new interest for him. I remember him showing me new power metal stuff 4 or 5 years ago. He got me into Heavenly.

Ah! That's one I need! Thanks for the reminder.

At 9/23/12 01:12 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Labyrinth - Heaven Denied

Hammerfall - Hero's Return

Alright sounds good I'll give them a shot when I can.

Hey there, I figured you guys might have some great suggestions, I'm trying to find bands that might have same kind of music as this for example.

Bloodsimple Dead man walking

At 9/24/12 09:50 AM, Gremlin wrote: Hey there, I figured you guys might have some great suggestions, I'm trying to find bands that might have same kind of music as this for example.

Bloodsimple Dead man walking

All That Remains, All Shall Perish, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, August Burns Red and all that stuff...

At 9/23/12 01:12 PM, HeavenDuff wrote: Another good (and epic) album I would recommend is Crimson Thunder by Hammerfall. It might just be what you are looking for. When it comes to epic power metal, Hammerfall are a good match for DragonForce, Rhapsody of Fire, and Helloween.

I certainly feel at home when hearing such bands.

Hammerfall - Hero's Return

Good choice. Crimson Thunder is hit and miss but it does have some really good stuff so it shouldn't be ignored. The only HammerFall album you should avoid is Infected. I guess the band realised how bad it was if they needed to take a break. from it.

Anyone hear the newish stuff by Graveyard yet?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRH9dvbmKcM

Seeing as a few have done well with discoveries lately, I have to add something as well. Been listening to Threshold's new album and while I've never listened to them before, I am liking what I'm hearing. Vocals make me think of Yes so a prog rock feel like that is welcomed.

just got back from Accept and Kreator. My ears hurt. And Accept are fucking hilarious and awesome. It's a bunch of old ass german fucks who don't care about anything up on stage cheesin' like fuck. And the drummer looks like a fatter version of Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a tanktop and short shorts. Lolz.

Kreator were good, but I liked Accept better. I love german power metal.

Brutal death oriented folks should check out Iconic Vivisect from Melbourne, Australia. Just came across these guys, brutal shit!