The Metal Thread

[AC]

The new Amon Amarth, Bloodbath, Haggard and Gojira albums are all great.

I especially cannot get enough of the new Gojira.

[Sittler]

I came across a copy of that Gorija (never listened to them before) and while it sounds interesting it hasn't grabbed me much. This new Intronaut on the other hand really has. Fantastic album. Same goes for the new Burst.

[jayocal]

I have been listening to a lot of Dream Theater to get myself pumped for Saturday.

If you like DragonForce give Iced Earth a shot, similar sort of sound.

New bands (new for me at least) that I have been enjoying are Killswitch Engage and Children of Bodem.

Great thread, Metal is AWESOME.

Check out these guys too, a local Calgary metal band. They are AWESOME.

Sacred Ally

http://www.sacredally.net/audio.html

Wow, thank you very much!

Today, I picked up the new Into Eternity album named "The Incurable Tragedy"

Amazing.

[AC]

http://www.bazillionpoints.com/images/sdm-cover.jpg

Good lord(maybe that should be unlord) this book is amazing. If you grew up with "that guitar sound" this book is mandatory.

I'm still waiting for my copy to ship.

[Azure]

Well, great thread.....I got a lot of new music from it.

But....I'm not into the 'metal'....as much as others here, and am looking for more of the 'hard' rock style music. Anyone have suggestions?

Something like King's X....etc, etc....

[Sittler]

Something like King's X....etc, etc....

Well, if you like the Mighty KX and if you haven't already checked out the following (you really should):

Any of Dug, Ty or Jerry's solo discs (Jerry only has one so far)
Galactic Cowboys
Atomic Opera
The Mustard Seeds
Platypus
Jelly Jam
Supershine

[Kybosh]

Well, great thread.....I got a lot of new music from it.

But....I'm not into the 'metal'....as much as others here, and am looking for more of the 'hard' rock style music. Anyone have suggestions?

Something like King's X....etc, etc....

Not sure if this is up your alley but check out Pride Tiger (http://www.myspace.com/pridetiger). They sound a bit like Lynyrd Skynyrd.

[Azure]

Thanks guys....I'll check out both of those.

[Hemi-Cuda]

well if you're a fan of hard rock, Clutch should be at the top of your list to check out if you haven't yet

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Down is also a must

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two of the best vocalists in metal or rock today, Russell Allen and Jorn Lande

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Spiritual Beggars is an extremely underrated band

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Span, band from Norway that sadly broke up

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Aussie band by the name of Karnivool

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Fu Manchu is classic

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and finally, an awesomely insane video by He Is Legend

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[Shnabdabber]

Well, great thread.....I got a lot of new music from it.

But....I'm not into the 'metal'....as much as others here, and am looking for more of the 'hard' rock style music. Anyone have suggestions?

Something like King's X....etc, etc....


Check out some of these stoner/rock bands... hopefully some of them will tickle your fancy.

Brant Bjork
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSl_lo7sKiM
The Atomic Bitchwax
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2zKFgKLItA
Corrosion Of Conformity (IMO Blind is one of the best rock/metal albums out there)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt7cINhpihM
Pelican
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfcBwjszzQ
Kyuss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkN1bBVz9Fw
Dozer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNjnzmalHNg
Alabama Thunder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUvkIuxq3OM
Generous Maria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36AA6UPQTXM
I Mother Earth (you will hear this canadian rock band on the radio from time to time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STN2F1oEbdY
The aforementioned Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pbfcl9wsnA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRA3VgO3Vz0

[Azure]

Wow.....good stuff guys. Way more than I expected.

[Shnabdabber]

Some cool psychedelic/space rock - 35007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KGqY5y7Avs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPv9dPCKYAw

[jayocal]

Good evening all (or morning, or afternoon!)

My band, Sacred Ally, just released a home-made video of our song, High Seas. Our singer, Vern, spend many hours slaving away at it so I'm hoping some of you would check it out and better yet, enjoy it!

Thanks :)

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[cesspoolx]

Sacred ally rocks much ing socks off!

ps buy our merch

[jayocal]

Sacred ally rocks much ing socks off!

ps buy our merch


Careful bro, you may get a blue square like mine....I think it means that I'm no good at the internetz!!

[Boblobla]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/06/arts/06arts-005.html?ref=arts

"Chi Cheng, the bassist for the Sacramento hard-rock band Deftones, was injured on Monday in a car crash in Santa Clara, Calif., that has left him comatose, The Sacramento Bee reported"

[Boblobla]

Careful bro, you may get a blue square like mine....I think it means that I'm no good at the internetz!!

Do one for Final Juggernaut next.

[spydermal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy3rnIHKBI4 (dont know how to embed but its a band called volbeat.)

[ResAlien]

Curious, anyone have an opinion on Verbal Deception? They're from Calgary, right? Their stuff isn't too bad at all, although I am still trying to figure out where pirate metal came from. I'm probably just old. Either way, I get "The Temptress" stuck in my head a lot.

[jayocal]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy3rnIHKBI4 (dont know how to embed but its a band called volbeat.)


Pretty simple, straight forward band. The vocals remind me of Life of Agony!

[jayocal]

Curious, anyone have an opinion on Verbal Deception? They're from Calgary, right? Their stuff isn't too bad at all, although I am still trying to figure out where pirate metal came from. I'm probably just old. Either way, I get "The Temptress" stuck in my head a lot.


You bet, they are a Calgary band. We were fortunate enough to play a couple of shows with them! Calgary has a lot of great metal bands and musicians.

I'm not sure where "pirate metal" came from. To tell you the truth, I haven't heard of it until Verbal D! Maybe they invented it??!

I like them. Some of their riffs get stuck in my head too! They are also really good to see live.

[Sittler]

The soon-to-be-released Kreator - Hordes of Chaos, is old-school, melodic Thrash at its finest. And the cover is classic Kreator, comic-book Metal as well. Pure awesomeness.

[AC]

The soon-to-be-released Kreator - Hordes of Chaos, is old-school, melodic Thrash at its finest. And the cover is classic Kreator, comic-book Metal as well. Pure awesomeness.
Yeah, it's definitely a good release by them. You know what you'll be hearing if you've heard anything by them.

The upcoming Napalm Death is solid as well.

[Canuck-Hater]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s50/JessJean_photo/dec_6_razorwing_copy-2.jpg

This should be a rad show. Oh and Bravado will be playing instead of stormchoir.

[dcmort93]

Dimmu Borgir - Puritania (http://members.shaw.ca/wicca/Dimmu%20Borgir%20-%20Puritania.mp3) from Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia

One of my favorite black metal bands. Dimmu Borgir has a thick, heavy sound that is often juxtaposed with seemingly out of place instruments like chimes and music boxes to give them an eerie twist. The vocals stretch from deep and gravelly, to electronically distroted to clear and beautiful, similar to Burton C. Bell of Fear Factory.
DUDE Dimmu Borgir are BEAST
another good black metal band is Old Man's Child. Their guitarist is also one of the guitarists for Dimmu Borgir and Dimmu is a great example of symphonic black metal

[Hemi-Cuda]

well it's still early, but Lamb of God's new album Wrath has to be the front runner for album of the year. i've never been a real big fan of theirs, but that may change now. In Your Words is such an awesome song

[AC]

well it's still early, but Lamb of God's new album Wrath has to be the front runner for album of the year. i've never been a real big fan of theirs, but that may change now. In Your Words is such an awesome song

Right now I'd sad the new Absu album is the leader for me, followed by the new (upcomming) Mastodon.

This year is going to be an awesome year for metal releases. These bands are all expected to have albums this year:
Acheron, Acid Witch, Ahab, Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Anata, Artillery, Atheist, Augury, Avulsed, Behemoth, Belphegor, Benediction, Bornkagar, Circle of Dead Children, Darkthrone, Decrepit Birth, Deicide, Devin Townsned (THREE RELEASES), Finntroll, Forbidden, Heathen, High on Fire, Hypocrisy, Illdisposed, Iron Maiden, Isole, Kalmah, Korpiklaani, Månegarm, Megadeth, Melechesh, Municipal Waste, Necrophagist, Nile, Novembers Doom, Obituary, Old Man's Child, Shining, Sigh, Slayer, Suffocation, Swallow the Sun, Thanatos, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, To-Mera, Vader, Wintersun.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Right now I'd sad the new Absu album is the leader for me, followed by the new (upcomming) Mastodon.

This year is going to be an awesome year for metal releases. These bands are all expected to have albums this year:
Acheron, Acid Witch, Ahab, Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Anata, Artillery, Atheist, Augury, Avulsed, Behemoth, Belphegor, Benediction, Bornkagar, Circle of Dead Children, Darkthrone, Decrepit Birth, Deicide, Devin Townsned (THREE RELEASES), Finntroll, Forbidden, Heathen, High on Fire, Hypocrisy, Illdisposed, Iron Maiden, Isole, Kalmah, Korpiklaani, Månegarm, Megadeth, Melechesh, Municipal Waste, Necrophagist, Nile, Novembers Doom, Obituary, Old Man's Child, Shining, Sigh, Slayer, Suffocation, Swallow the Sun, Thanatos, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, To-Mera, Vader, Wintersun.

ooo, Amorphis. hope they'll go for more of a sound following Eclipse, i wasn't too much a fan of Silent Waters

[dcmort93]

Old man's child is getting back together
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
and Slayer Damn this is gonna be a good year

oh and anyone have any clue what is up with Old Man's Child's website cause i cant get to it

[jayocal]

Right now I'd sad the new Absu album is the leader for me, followed by the new (upcomming) Mastodon.

This year is going to be an awesome year for metal releases. These bands are all expected to have albums this year:
Acheron, Acid Witch, Ahab, Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Anata, Artillery, Atheist, Augury, Avulsed, Behemoth, Belphegor, Benediction, Bornkagar, Circle of Dead Children, Darkthrone, Decrepit Birth, Deicide, Devin Townsned (THREE RELEASES), Finntroll, Forbidden, Heathen, High on Fire, Hypocrisy, Illdisposed, Iron Maiden, Isole, Kalmah, Korpiklaani, Månegarm, Megadeth, Melechesh, Municipal Waste, Necrophagist, Nile, Novembers Doom, Obituary, Old Man's Child, Shining, Sigh, Slayer, Suffocation, Swallow the Sun, Thanatos, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, To-Mera, Vader, Wintersun.

Yes, definitely a great list of bands here!! I'm most excited about the new Devin Townsend and Necrophagist releases!!

Also, I'd like to add that Sacred Ally will be releasing a full-length this spring/summer (drum tracks are complete) :D

[Boblobla]

Anyone here who has Sirius enjoying Mandatory Metallica on Liquid Metal as much as I am?

[Hemi-Cuda]

Anyone here who has Sirius enjoying Mandatory Metallica on Liquid Metal as much as I am?

definitely not, in fact i'm pissed that my metal station is off the air for an entire month and i have to listen to other stations instead. Sirius plays enough Metallica as it is on all the various rock stations, there doesn't need to be a dedicated channel for them

[Boblobla]

definitely not, in fact i'm pissed that my metal station is off the air for an entire month and i have to listen to other stations instead. Sirius plays enough Metallica as it is on all the various rock stations, there doesn't need to be a dedicated channel for them

Fair enough. I was pissed when Boneyard or Buzzsaw or whatever it is called now was AC/DC for a month.

[dcmort93]

Anyone here who has Sirius enjoying Mandatory Metallica on Liquid Metal as much as I am?

F*** Ya im enjoying it even though i have all their albums so i can listen to it whenever

[Phaneuf3]

Right now I'd sad the new Absu album is the leader for me, followed by the new (upcomming) Mastodon.

This year is going to be an awesome year for metal releases. These bands are all expected to have albums this year:
Acheron, Acid Witch, Ahab, Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Anata, Artillery, Atheist, Augury, Avulsed, Behemoth, Belphegor, Benediction, Bornkagar, Circle of Dead Children, Darkthrone, Decrepit Birth, Deicide, Devin Townsned (THREE RELEASES), Finntroll, Forbidden, Heathen, High on Fire, Hypocrisy, Illdisposed, Iron Maiden, Isole, Kalmah, Korpiklaani, Månegarm, Megadeth, Melechesh, Municipal Waste, Necrophagist, Nile, Novembers Doom, Obituary, Old Man's Child, Shining, Sigh, Slayer, Suffocation, Swallow the Sun, Thanatos, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, To-Mera, Vader, Wintersun.
I don't really keep as close tabs on metal as i used to but....
new ahab, townsend, novembers doom and swallow the sun?!
DAMN! just when you try to get yourself out the pull you back in

[dissentowner]

King Diamond will soon be releasing two DVD's, one for Kind Diamond and the other is Mercyful Fate. Can't wait to get these!

[browna]

Anyone here who has Sirius enjoying Mandatory Metallica on Liquid Metal as much as I am?
When I found it last week I was totally stoked! But after listening to Unforgiven I three times today, I'm not as pleased as I once was.

(Edit: Once again, not seeing who was logged in...Post from Puxlut. Baby brain is setting in...)

[3 Justin 3]

Right now I'd sad the new Absu album is the leader for me, followed by the new (upcomming) Mastodon.

This year is going to be an awesome year for metal releases. These bands are all expected to have albums this year:
Acheron, Acid Witch, Ahab, Amorphis, Anaal Nathrakh, Anata, Artillery, Atheist, Augury, Avulsed, Behemoth, Belphegor, Benediction, Bornkagar, Circle of Dead Children, Darkthrone, Decrepit Birth, Deicide, Devin Townsned (THREE RELEASES), Finntroll, Forbidden, Heathen, High on Fire, Hypocrisy, Illdisposed, Iron Maiden, Isole, Kalmah, Korpiklaani, Månegarm, Megadeth, Melechesh, Municipal Waste, Necrophagist, Nile, Novembers Doom, Obituary, Old Man's Child, Shining, Sigh, Slayer, Suffocation, Swallow the Sun, Thanatos, The Project Hate MCMXCIX, To-Mera, Vader, Wintersun.

Wintersun will never release Time, it is like Duke Nukem Forever, will be in production for 15 years, then we will hear a 1 minute audio clip. This saddens me as Wintersun is one of the best bands. Although the best band, Kalmah is recording some stuff (I think there done like 3-5 songs already), so I am super stoked for that. Everything they make is awesome. New Megadeth and Slayer is always good too. And like always Maiden. Hopefully this year doesn't dissapoint like last year did (Judas with Nostradamus, CoB with Blood Drunk).

[Sittler]

Came across leaked copies of the new Devy project (Ki) and OSI (Blood). So far they are definitely tops of 2009. Incredible artists/discs. Wouldn't necessarily classify either as Metal, but if you are open-minded...

[AC]

Came across leaked copies of the new Devy project (Ki) and OSI (Blood). So far they are definitely tops of 2009. Incredible artists/discs. Wouldn't necessarily classify either as Metal, but if you are open-minded...
Yep, Ki is fantastic.

I can't wait for Devin's other two releases this year!

[Sittler]

Here's a really good interview with Devy. Sounds like after he's done with this quadrilogy it could be more of a ambient vein of music? Anyway, everything he's done has been solid gold in my opinion.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=120580

Also, the new Bloodhorse (Horizoner) is fantastic.

[Bibtin Tex]

Anybody have any suggestions for some bands that play good thrash metal?

I listen to a lot of metal, but mostly old Metallica, some Iron Maiden, and I usually find some songs here and there by different bands, but can't seem to get into their sound as much as I've gotten into Metallica.

[Nage Waza]

Has anyone brought up the band Skeletonwitch? Get the album Beyond the Permafrost. If you want to try one song, try just Beyond the Permafrost. I think it is a true metal classic.

Trust me on this, download the song! Get the rest of the album later!!!

Here is a review:

http://www.bnrmetal.com/v2/bandpage.php?ID=Skel

[3 Justin 3]

Anybody have any suggestions for some bands that play good thrash metal?

I listen to a lot of metal, but mostly old Metallica, some Iron Maiden, and I usually find some songs here and there by different bands, but can't seem to get into their sound as much as I've gotten into Metallica.

Thrash metal:

Toxic Holocaust
Anthrax
Slayer
Megadeth
Annihilator (Canadian)
Evile (you can tell they were influenced by Metallica)
Exodus
Kreator
Sodom
Destruction
Testament


There are tons of thrash bands, those are just the ones I can think of right now. Try and get away from Metallica, they are good, but they are overrated.

[Itse]

Anybody have any suggestions for some bands that play good thrash metal?

I listen to a lot of metal, but mostly old Metallica, some Iron Maiden, and I usually find some songs here and there by different bands, but can't seem to get into their sound as much as I've gotten into Metallica.

Hmm, I could point out one of my draft pick albums, the Gathering by Testament.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpost.php?p=1615269&postcount=736

Their newest album The Formation of Damnation is supposedly good too, haven't found the need to listen to it yet, as I don't actually listen to thrash that much. I also own the Ritual by the same band, it's not bad.


As another note, unrelated to thrash metal, I'd like to praise my latest metal discovery, Madder Mortem. I have their two latest albums, Desiderata and Eight Ways, and it seems I can't listen to much anything else now.

I really like the vocalist Agnete Kirkegaad, it's way too rare to hear skillful female singers who are not afraid to go for the rough and "ugly" sounds too, and fronting a band that's actually worth mentioning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF9OVy1tUmQ
http://www.myspace.com/maddermortem

Oh, and I guess I'll have to mention Cantata Sangui too, because I found Madder Mortem because some critic compared Cantata to Madder, so I think if you like one there's a good chance you'll like the other too, that's how it went for me anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rn1drD9dJQ
(That's their only folk-metalish track, but it's a good one.)
http://www.myspace.com/cantatasangui

[Boblobla]

Anybody have any suggestions for some bands that play good thrash metal?

I listen to a lot of metal, but mostly old Metallica, some Iron Maiden, and I usually find some songs here and there by different bands, but can't seem to get into their sound as much as I've gotten into Metallica.

If you like Maiden check out Helloween, I have 4 of their discs and they are pretty awesome.

[3 Justin 3]

If you like Maiden check out Helloween, I have 4 of their discs and they are pretty awesome.

Helloween rules. There newest CD Gambling with the Devil is awesome.

[Bobblehead]

BTW, I just found out (event though it happened a while ago) that Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles (BW&BK) has suspended publishing.

They were hammered by the drop in advertising revenue.

The website and radio programs are still ongoing.

[Hemi-Cuda]

As another note, unrelated to thrash metal, I'd like to praise my latest metal discovery, Madder Mortem. I have their two latest albums, Desiderata and Eight Ways, and it seems I can't listen to much anything else now.

wow, you're the only other person that i've come across who know who they are. so far i'm preferring Desiderata to the new one, though i haven't had time to let it grow on me. you might want to check out a couple of other female fronted bands, Ava Inferi and Luna Mortis. both bands have vocalists that aren't your standard soaring female sort

[Itse]

wow, you're the only other person that i've come across who know who they are. so far i'm preferring Desiderata to the new one, though i haven't had time to let it grow on me.

I noticed that they seem to be pretty obscure, one of the reasons I wanted to mention them here. Just not a band you'll easily run into, and they're definitely good enough to earn a little more attention.

And yeah, I think Desiderata is the better one of those two albums too, but it's a bit of a mood thing, Eight Ways is not as dark, it reminds me of Gathering (the Dutch band) somewhat.

I went ahead and ordered the two previous Madder Mortem albums too (All Flesh Is Grass and Deadlands), as some of the tracks seemed really good on YouTube. Can't wait to get my hands on them.

you might want to check out a couple of other female fronted bands, Ava Inferi and Luna Mortis. both bands have vocalists that aren't your standard soaring female sort

I've heard good things about Ava Inferi, I guess I'll have to check those out once I've gotten my fill of Madder.

[Flame Of Liberty]

Not sure if this has been posted or not, but even if it was it is well worth posting again - probably the catchiest metal song in recent memory - Pain feat. Anette Olzon - Follow me. I have to say I like Anette's vocals in this song even more than her work with Nightwish.

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[Itse]

Not sure if this has been posted or not, but even if it was it is well worth posting again - probably the catchiest metal song in recent memory - Pain feat. Anette Olzon - Follow me. I have to say I like Anette's vocals in this song even more than her work with Nightwish.

Oh yeah, it's catchy, but more in the annoying eurodance-way than a good metal shout-a-long if you ask me, and by Pain-standards I don't even think it's that catchy; it's just too generic. Even the video looks more like Nightwish than Pain (part of it is production value of course). I'd say the only standout track from the newest album is Have a Drink on Me, which does something a little different.

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I'm not against artists trying to broaden their scopes, but for Pain it seems kind of pointless. I just hope that if there's a next album, this experimentation breeds something good by then, otherwise it pretty much seems like it's time to pack it in.

For those unfamiliar with the band, here's a bunch of other catchy songs from the three previous albums. (Yeah I have too much time on my hands.)

Zombie Slam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSFunOavOas
Nailed to the Ground:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVwPMxIFSWw
Same Old Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZirNZ8QJWns
Bye / Die:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR0XJQAmPr4
Shut Your Mouth:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfXOzOfv5mI
Just Hate Me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak-AM9ZFwJU

[AC]

Curious, anyone have an opinion on Verbal Deception? They're from Calgary, right? Their stuff isn't too bad at all, although I am still trying to figure out where pirate metal came from. I'm probably just old. Either way, I get "The Temptress" stuck in my head a lot.

Verbal Deception don't even sound very piratey.

Alestorm on the other hand are awesome. Super gimicky, but they do it well.

http://www.myspace.com/alestorm

Keelhauled is a great song.

[AC]

Speaking of catchy metal songs...

http://www.myspace.com/tyr1

I find Hold the Heathen Hammer High to be an immensely catchy folk metal song.

[Flame Of Liberty]

Oh yeah, it's catchy, but more in the annoying eurodance-way than a good metal shout-a-long if you ask me, and by Pain-standards I don't even think it's that catchy; it's just too generic. Even the video looks more like Nightwish than Pain (part of it is production value of course). I'd say the only standout track from the newest album is Have a Drink on Me, which does something a little different.


Well yeah I guess it depends on how much you like your metal to be cooked. What I can safely stomach and enjoy is around Nightwish/Crucified Barbara/Drain STH (to stay in Scandinavia) so I don't mind the occasional "pop" sound. I am not a big fan of grown men growling and puking into the microphone.

[Itse]

I don't mind growling, but I never got the puke-sound either.
For the record, I enjoy Nightwish too occasionally.

[Bibtin Tex]

this song's awesome, I love the guitar sweeps
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[Shnabdabber]

No offense but that Pain song sounds like something you would hear in a euro dance club.

[3 Justin 3]

this song's awesome, I love the guitar sweeps
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You may be a child who wears too tight of pants. But at least you can spot the best guitarist ever.

Jari Maenpaa!!!!

If you like Jari you should check out old Ensiferum, he was excellent with them. The new stuff has Petri Lindroos from Norther (well, was from Norther) as their new guy. Jari was fired/left to work on Wintersun.

By the way, his best song from Wintersun I think is Beautiful Death. Starchild is good too, but Beautiful Death takes the cake.

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You should check out the entire CD, most of his solo's are sweeps, or consist of them at some point. Listen to the solo in "Winter Madness" that is a mindblowing solo. All his solo's on "Wintersun" are mindblowing.

[flamesrule14]

Any Darkest Hour fans? New CD come out yesterday. Haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, but anybody got any reviews?

Killswitch next week too! Looking forward to it.

[3 Justin 3]

Any Darkest Hour fans? New CD come out yesterday. Haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, but anybody got any reviews?

Killswitch next week too! Looking forward to it.

Killswitch Engage sucks man, come on.

[sclitheroe]

Voivod has a new album out, available on iTunes today. Listened to about half of it in the car, its not bad.

[Boblobla]

Any Darkest Hour fans? New CD come out yesterday. Haven't had a chance to pick it up yet, but anybody got any reviews?

Killswitch next week too! Looking forward to it.

I am a fan of both bands. Thanks for the heads up.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Oh, and I guess I'll have to mention Cantata Sangui too, because I found Madder Mortem because some critic compared Cantata to Madder, so I think if you like one there's a good chance you'll like the other too, that's how it went for me anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rn1drD9dJQ
(That's their only folk-metalish track, but it's a good one.)
http://www.myspace.com/cantatasangui

wow, thanks for that recommendation. loving the dual bass guitars. No Longer In The Eyes Of Aletheia and We'll Have It On Us are killer tracks

[3 Justin 3]

Voivod has a new album out, available on iTunes today. Listened to about half of it in the car, its not bad.

Wow thanks for the heads up. Are they using the last recordings from Piggy for the new CD like the last one? I thought that's what they were doing.

[Itse]

wow, thanks for that recommendation. loving the dual bass guitars. No Longer In The Eyes Of Aletheia and We'll Have It On Us are killer tracks

Glad you like it. I can warmly recommend the whole album ("On Rituals and Correspondence In Constructed Realities"). I've loved it.

Keep your metal Finnish http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/1958_headbanger.gif

[habernac]

good show on Saturday. Setlists:

Slayer:
Darkness of Christ (Intro)
Disciple
War Ensemble
Jihad
Chemical Warfare
Ghosts of War
Psychopathy Red
Live Undead
Dead Skin Mask
Hell Awaits
Mandatory Suicide
Angel of Death
South of Heaven
Raining Blood

Megadeth:
Sleepwalker
Wake Up Dead
Hangar 18
Rattlehead
Kick the Chair
In My Darkest Hour
She-Wolf
Headcrusher
Symphony of Destruction
Peace Sells
Holy Wars

It's the Dome so the sound wasn't the greatest. Both bands were in fine form. Especially impressed with Mustaine, he was playing as good as I've ever seen him do.

[Engine09]

They were having huge problems with the PA, 3rd song into MH's set the mains went down. After they were back online the soundman wasn't able to recover. The opening band got the best mix of the night, Megadeth's mix was alright.


Suicide Silence: Uninteresting, they're treading upon ground that is well worn and fail to put their own stamp on it. Decent enough show and they play well but I was bored.

Machine Head: The Ten Ton Hammer intro being delivered in an arena is a thing of beauty, absolutely heavy as hell. Halo came across very well, what an amazing song. So many metal bands these days have no ability to write actual hooks, whether they're sung or on guitar, they should all take a page out of the mighty Machine Head's book. Instantly recognizable from Robb's vocals to Dave's fills to every note and harmonic, they get a fraction of the credit they deserve.

Slayer: Alright I guess, a bit muddy but we all know the songs. Last time I saw them was over 5 years ago and they've been through twice since, both shows that I skipped out on. Nice tight 1 hour set, enjoyable even though I drifted off a few times. I haven't had much interest in Slayer since South of Heaven and Seasons.

Megadeth: As long as I live I will never tire of seeing and hearing Holy Wars live, quite possibly the most brilliant metal song ever written. Mustaine is basically a tool with a crap voice but he is such an ahole and so full of himself that he pulls it off. I'll buy every album and DVD they put and be in line at every show, won't even complain when I pay the Ticketmaster ripoff fees.

[Phaneuf3]

I must say I'm not as up on my metal or my pirating (especially pre-release) as I used to be. I had this pop up on amazon the other day and I'm wondering if anyone here has heard it yet? Any good?

http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/510rCnTqflL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

[habernac]

Megadeth: As long as I live I will never tire of seeing and hearing Holy Wars live, quite possibly the most brilliant metal song ever written. Mustaine is basically a tool with a crap voice but he is such an ahole and so full of himself that he pulls it off. I'll buy every album and DVD they put and be in line at every show, won't even complain when I pay the Ticketmaster ripoff fees.

he's an egomaniac, like a lot of other rockers, but holy #$!! he can play. He doesn't get enough credit for his abilities. I think it's about the 6th time I've seen them live. Other than the first one (wayyyyyy back in 1990) this was the best show for them that I've seen.

[Engine09]

I can't say enough about Mustaine's insane talent, the riffs he has created and the solos he executes to perfection each and every night on tour. Rust in Peace was their pinnacle, I have been trying to learn that album since it was released, very difficult.

Then there's the new guy, Broderick. I've only heard the one new song Saturday night but he has been recreating Freidman's solos flawlessly. I have the "Blood in the Water" San Diego show in HD on my PVR and can't stop watching it. Hope it gets released on DVD soon.

[sclitheroe]

Wow thanks for the heads up. Are they using the last recordings from Piggy for the new CD like the last one? I thought that's what they were doing.

It's their last album, and yes, it contains the last of the stuff recorded by Piggy on his laptop before he passed away.

[Esoteric]

I must say I'm not as up on my metal or my pirating (especially pre-release) as I used to be. I had this pop up on amazon the other day and I'm wondering if anyone here has heard it yet? Any good?

http://img.amazon.ca/images/I/510rCnTqflL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Haven't heard it yet, but do you know they're coming to Calgary?

This fall, alongside Slough Feg and DESTROYER 666.

Should be a good one!

[3 Justin 3]

I can't say enough about Mustaine's insane talent, the riffs he has created and the solos he executes to perfection each and every night on tour. Rust in Peace was their pinnacle, I have been trying to learn that album since it was released, very difficult.

Then there's the new guy, Broderick. I've only heard the one new song Saturday night but he has been recreating Freidman's solos flawlessly. I have the "Blood in the Water" San Diego show in HD on my PVR and can't stop watching it. Hope it gets released on DVD soon.

Broderick is an insane guitarist. He is probably one of the best in the world right now, he has insane talent. I was at the show on Saturday as well, and everyone of the solo's sounded 100% like it on the album, perfect. Can't say enough about him.

Out of the 4 "major" thrash bands, Megadeth is easily the most talented. Metallica's and Anthrax's songs are super easy to play. Slayer is mediocre, but Megadeth's riffs are intense.

[ResAlien]

Out of the 4 "major" thrash bands, Megadeth is easily the most talented. Metallica's and Anthrax's songs are super easy to play. Slayer is mediocre, but Megadeth's riffs are intense.

You actually just made my head explode. Slayer's awesome, and even the highest power in the land enjoys them.

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[Hemi-Cuda]

Haven't heard it yet, but do you know they're coming to Calgary?

This fall, alongside Slough Feg and DESTROYER 666.

Should be a good one!

wow Slough Feg is coming to Calgary? when is this?

[Lucifer]

Yeah, I was at the show on Saturday also. Awesome show, first time seeing Slayer and I wasn't disappointed. Megadeth was good as usual, but I was surprised because it seemed like Megadeth had the shorter setlist, and they closed the show.

Machine Head was amazing, they managed to get the crowd going. Only other time I saw them was when they opened for Lamb Of God, back when I wasn't really into them so I never paid much attention. Suicide Silence was okay, I don't think I'd pay and see them on their own, though.

[Sittler]

Damn, I'd almost fly to Calgary to see Slough Feg (provided of course they were the headliners). Lucky bastiges... Oh, their Myspace says October 2nd.

[Esoteric]

wow Slough Feg is coming to Calgary? when is this?

October 2 - I believe the show will be at the Distillery. It's 18+ (thank Zeus), and it should be great. There is a metal conference that night as well.

Saturday brings on Destoyer 666 (one of my FAVORITE metal bands), at Mac Hall. Two venues are open that day, a main stage (I imagine the ballroom), and a second stage in the Den.

I really hope Midterms are not around that time, because they will suffer because of this festival.

Also, if you didn't know Atheist and Quo Vadis are playing a festival by Red Deer first week in September.

[3 Justin 3]

You actually just made my head explode. Slayer's awesome, and even the highest power in the land enjoys them.

http://johngushue.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/13/god_listens_to_slayer.jpg

I meant it in the way of playability, ie. me being able to play it.

Out of the 4 main thrash bands, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, and Metallica, Slayer is my favorite.

Oh, and Suicide Silence sucks badly. There "singer" is terrible, what is with all the bird "caw caw caw" sounds?? He would caw like a bird three times, then say some lyrics in death metal voice, and repeat. Awful.

[Hemi-Cuda]

October 2 - I believe the show will be at the Distillery. It's 18+ (thank Zeus), and it should be great. There is a metal conference that night as well.

Saturday brings on Destoyer 666 (one of my FAVORITE metal bands), at Mac Hall. Two venues are open that day, a main stage (I imagine the ballroom), and a second stage in the Den.

I really hope Midterms are not around that time, because they will suffer because of this festival.

Also, if you didn't know Atheist and Quo Vadis are playing a festival by Red Deer first week in September.

i see the Distillery show on their myspace page, but nothing about where to buy tickets, and ticketmaster doesn't have anything. do you know when they go on sale?

[Phaneuf3]

Haven't heard it yet, but do you know they're coming to Calgary?

This fall, alongside Slough Feg and DESTROYER 666.

Should be a good one!
damn you for telling me about this. its been a loooooong time since i've been out to see a live metal show. i'm not sure i can skip this - my willpower isn't that strong.

[Esoteric]

i see the Distillery show on their myspace page, but nothing about where to buy tickets, and ticketmaster doesn't have anything. do you know when they go on sale?

They aren't on sale just yet, but will be by July 27.

http://www.noctisvalkyries.com/noctis3/tickets.html

[Phaneuf3]

They aren't on sale just yet, but will be by July 27.

http://www.noctisvalkyries.com/noctis3/tickets.html
Hahahaha another noctis?
I should have known once I saw which bands were booked that Terese had something to do with this.

[Engine09]

Not a metal band but heavy and ferocious as hell, Grey Britain is the most brilliant album I have heard in the past couple years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n99vRJqKVmU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RbMRszWOiA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk3FSZE9Twk

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/01/gallows-grey-britain-review

http://www.punkrockcds.com/images/Gallows-GreyBritain.jpg



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[Canuck-Hater]

Down is coming to calgary August 8th. Im keeping my fingers crossed they wont cancel this time (Phil Anselmo's voice was messed up last time supposedly). Playing Mac hall, not the ballroom. Great venue for a band like Down.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Down is coming to calgary August 8th. Im keeping my fingers crossed they wont cancel this time (Phil Anselmo's voice was messed up last time supposedly). Playing Mac hall, not the ballroom. Great venue for a band like Down.

already bought my tickets for that show. i was crushed when they pulled out at the last minute and instead of Down i got an extra helping of Dio. only concert i've ever walked out on

[AC]

Megadeth has their new song available for download.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/headcrusher/

I didn't like United Abominations very much, but really like this song so far. Sounds like they're going back to their thrash roots more.

[3 Justin 3]

Not sure if it was posted in the thread yet, but "Violator" is an awesome Thrash band.

They are from Brazil and only have 1 record, but as thrash goes, this album is 100% thrash. One of the best albums to be put out in a while I think.

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[Esoteric]

I enjoy Violater - they aren't anything groundbreaking, but play thrash well. My problem is they appear directly after Vio-Lence on my iPod, and I have to stop and listen to Eternal Nightmare in full everytime I see that name. Which is what I shall do now :D

[Hemi-Cuda]

took me a bit to get used to the new vocalists in Hammers of Misfortune's latest album, but the album has quickly grown on me

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[3 Justin 3]

I enjoy Violater - they aren't anything groundbreaking, but play thrash well. My problem is they appear directly after Vio-Lence on my iPod, and I have to stop and listen to Eternal Nightmare in full everytime I see that name. Which is what I shall do now :D

Where did you get Vio-lence? I can't find them anywhere on the internet. :(

[AC]

took me a bit to get used to the new vocalists in Hammers of Misfortune's latest album, but the album has quickly grown on me

It is quite different, but I loved that double album.

Speaking of good new thrash bands, check out:

Vindicator - There Will Be Blood.
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Hexen - State of Insurgency
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Gama Bomb - Citizen Brain
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Exmortus - In Hatred's Flame (more of a death/thrash band)
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Bonded by Blood - Feed the Beast
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Gotta love the TMNT theme.

[3 Justin 3]

Thanks for the Vio-Lence. :) The "Oppressing the Masses" album is wicked.

[Shnabdabber]

Also, if you didn't know Atheist and Quo Vadis are playing a festival by Red Deer first week in September.

SHUTUP!
:w00t:
No... freaking... way.

http://www.bestweekever.tv/bwe/images/2008/12/ANDY%20SAM%20JIZZ.jpg

Thanks for the heads up, I had no idea this show was happening.
Definitely going to see this one.

[Hemi-Cuda]

i'm loving the new Stream of Passion album, The Fire Within

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still can't say i'm a fan of the band's name, but definitely one of my favorite female fronted acts

[flip]

More Rock than Metal but here's a link to my cousin's band, Orbital Express. They're from Regina.

http://www.myspace.com/orbitalexpress

Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orbital-Express-Official/55890423850

Only the one song on MySpace but it is pretty decent and I'm not just saying that because my cousin is the guitarist.

[jayocal]

For Immediate Release: Updated!
Noctis III: Tritagonist - Scarab Metal Productions announces third annual fall Metal Fest and new Metal Music Conference for Calgary, Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd, 2009.

Calgary, Alta. Canada (July 30, 2009) Scarab Metal Productions is proud to announce NOCTIS III: TRITAGONIST; a metal festival taking place over two days at the University of Calgary’s Den and MacEwan Hall; and the Distillery Nightclub in downtown Calgary. Headlining the Main Stage on Saturday, October 3rd, will be progressive metal veterans CYNIC (USA)whose comeback album “Traced in Air” earned critical acclaim after a 12-year absence in the metal scene. The show will also feature war metalers DESTROYER 666 (AUS-NLD) in their first ever-Canadian appearance, fresh off the July release of their new album “Defiant”; and black thrashers AURA NOIR (NOR) who played the Maryland Deathfest this year. Headlining the show on “Club Night” at the Distillery on Friday Oct. 2, 2009 will be Chicago’s NOVEMBERS DOOM, with support from the underground folk/heavy metal favourites SLOUGH FEG (USA), and death/thrashers ARES KINGDOM (USA).

Opening the shows will be Alberta bands: EXIT STRATEGY, BEGRIME EXEMIOUS, DEATH TOLL RISING, SACRED ALLY, KILYAKAI, NORRATH, AKAKOR, and the new, two-woman sludge band, TOSCA. An all ages bandshowcase featuring A BLOODSHED NIGHTMARE, HROM, and FORNICATION will open the second stage.

The Festival also now includes a METAL MUSIC CONFERENCE to be held on Friday October 2nd at the Ramada Hotel, downtown Calgary. A partial list of speakers includes guest appearances from Martin Popoff (Toronto) famed metal author/ music reviewer and the former Editor of the now retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine; Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert of Cynic, Michael Berberian, (France) CEO of Season of Mist Records, Miranda Born (Holland) a freelance metal music photographer for metalshots.com, Metalhammer, and Terrorizer; Dan Rozenblum (Florida) Thunderdome Touring; David Gold (Ontario) from Woods of Ypres, and . Topics for the conference will include items of interest to metal bands and fans and will feature live interviews; discussions on what it takes to get signed to a label; how to get endorsements and distribution deals; the latest in DIY recording; how to promote your band; improving your live metal photography; etc.

For more information on the metal music conference, bands, venue and tickets please visit: Website: www.noctisvalkyries.com (http://www.noctisvalkyries.com/)


For even more information please contact:

Terese Fleming: terese.fleming@scarabproductions.ca +1.403.240.7850 or +1 403.862.8773
Matt Petti: matt@scarabproductions.ca +1.403.240.7850 --
matt@scarabproductions.ca
403.240.7850


Another terrific Calgary metal event put on by Terese! I know that there are a ton of metal fans in this city but only a very small percentage support the AMAZING local scene and events like this, which are created by local promoters.

C'mon out, support and enjoy! \m/

[jayocal]

We (Sacred Ally) are hosting a show this Sunday at Big Al's in the SE. We played a show there last February and it was amazing....huge turnout, amazing sound/sound tech, cheap drinks, good food and most importantly, METAAAAAAAAAAL!

Here's the show poster..hope to see some CP'ers show up for this one. If so, please find me and say hi! I'm the tall drummer guy in shorts (prob the only short hair band member there, lol)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i247/jayocal/l_4b039455f65e4f31b548a48cb34c68e2.jpg

This will be Hrom's first ever show...Kobra is a Calgary band with a SMOKIN hot, leather clad female singer...Striker is an amazing, top notch power metal from Edmonton...and Sacred Ally is a power, prog, thrash kind of goodness.

FACEBOOK EVENT
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1 ... 1031239286 (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101031239286#/event.php?eid=101031239286)

STRIKER
http://www.myspace.com/listentostriker

HROM
http://www.myspace.com/hromcan

KOBRA & THE LOTUS
http://www.myspace.com/kobraandthelotus

SACRED ALLY
http://www.myspace.com/sacredally

[AC]

CYNIC, DESTROYER 666, AURA NOIR, NOVEMBERS DOOM, SLOUGH FEG, ARES KINGDOM

Damn, thats a fun lineup (albeit a weird mixture).

[Esoteric]

Where did you get Vio-lence? I can't find them anywhere on the internet. :(

I purchased Eternal Nightmare from Megatunes a few years ago.

Still need to track down their DVD though. They are quite the elusive one to find.


Oh, and this Metal Fest; I WILL BE THERE. D666 is one of my favorite metal bands, and I wouldn't miss it for the world.

EDIT: Also, one more band to be announced, they are waiting on an agent to return from vacation.

[FlamingLonghorn]

So one of the best metal tours ever is going through Calgary... Just a heads up... It's in Austin in November.

Mastadon, Converge, High of Fire and Dethklok

[Phaneuf3]

So one of the best metal tours ever is going through Calgary... Just a heads up... It's in Austin in November.

Mastadon, Converge, High of Fire and Dethklok
Dethklok....
oh man... my wife's going to be bugging me like crazy to get tickets.

[666DanceParty]

I have to throw some major horns in the air for this thread!! Some of you guys sure know your metal and have posted some wicked stuff!

I have been on the scene and played in local bands for about 8 years now (Studded For pleasure, Inner Surge) and have a lot of friends that play in great metal bands across this city. I am currently working on a new cover band project with a couple friends from the band TRUCK! and we are called BRETTT "The Hitband" HARTTT and as soon as we get a few regular venues booked, I will be starting a brand new metal project that some people might just be interested in hearing about.

Anyways, there's my shameless self promo but if you are wondering about some local metal bands i would suggest to check out some of these on myspace...
WE FOUND THE BODY / EXIT STRATEGY/ OST EST IMA/ KILYAKAI/ PHANTOM LIMB/ THE FALLACY/ DIVINITY/ AS THE ROMANS DO/ THE UNRAVELLING.....

These are just a few friends bands that I can think of off the top of my head and i am sure I am missing a whole bunch. They are all Calgary bands so check them out and support local music!!!

[C-Life]

I didnt go through all 18 pages but it looks like you guys know your metal. Heres a few personal favs to start. I'm definitely a fan of metal thats more melodic and progressive but I love all metal as long as its good.

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I could go all day. Who knows some good metal that just came out recently?

[Canuck-Hater]

I didnt go through all 18 pages but it looks like you guys know your metal. Heres a few personal favs to start. I'm definitely a fan of metal thats more melodic and progressive but I love all metal as long as its good.

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I could go all day. Who knows some good metal that just came out recently?

I like your taste in metal :D

[3 Justin 3]

If anyone is a fan of video games and metal, the new game Brutal Legend is a game about Heavy Metal! The soundtrack is 106 songs long. :D

[C-Life]

I like your taste in metal :D

Thanks! I like to think it is pretty damn good! ;)

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Again, I like it melodic and progressive, but the more uptempo I love just as much.

example: (wait for 1:46 and CRANK IT!) (song actually ends at 2:35)
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[Matata]

There's too much boring old man metal going on here.

Protest the Hero. Very young, but the real deal. Canadian!
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Strapping Young lad. Here, Devon (Canadian!) demonstrates his mastery over all metal vocal stylings
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The Dillinger Escape Plan, this is what happens when a math metal band tries to write a pop song.
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Dimmu Borgir (NWS). Scandinavian metal. I thought this song was 8 minutes long when I first heard it, it's 3.5 min, that is epic metal.
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If it doesn't melt your face off, it isn't metal, it's crappy hard rock.

[C-Life]

If it doesn't melt your face off, it isn't metal, it's crappy hard rock.

What a ridiculous statement. :boo: You just failed.

[Matata]

Whats that? I can't hear over the sound of how brutal this metal is.

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[AC]

I actually consider Lamb of God pretty tame. I still enjoy them, but not necessarily my cup of tea when it comes to metal.

Encyclopaedia Metallum considers them "Groove Metal/Metalcore". Which is pretty fair IMO.

[dcmort93]

Dimmu Borgir (NWS). Scandinavian metal. I thought this song was 8 minutes long when I first heard it, it's 3.5 min, that is epic metal.
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Dude they are probably one of the best Black Metal bands along with Old Man's Child (from whom they got one of their guitarists), and their organ looks epic

[Matata]

I actually consider Lamb of God pretty tame. I still enjoy them, but not necessarily my cup of tea when it comes to metal.

Encyclopaedia Metallum considers them "Groove Metal/Metalcore". Which is pretty fair IMO.

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better?

[Esoteric]

better?

I used to teach people about metal using an elitist attitude, and if you think that CoB is br00tal then..............:bag:

Try some Demilich, Immolation, Suffocation, Deeds of Flesh, or Incantation for something brutal.

[AC]

better?
No, Children of Bodom is worse!

Try some Demilich, Immolation, Suffocation, Deeds of Flesh, or Incantation for something brutal.

This man however, is spot on.

[AC]

Here are some recommendations from this year:

Black Metal
Absu - Absu
Cobalt - Gin
The Legion - A Bliss to Suffer
Oranssi Pazuzu - Muukalainen Puhuu
Peste Noire - Ballade re lo Anemi Francor
Unholy Matrimony - Croire, Décroître
Vreid - Milorg

Brutal Death Metal
Abysmal Torment - Omnicide
Ulcerate - Everything is Fire

Death Metal
Asphyx - Death... The Brutal Way
Augury - Fragmentary Evidence
Behemoth - Evangelion
Bone Gnawer - Feast of Flesh
Cannibal Corpse - Evisceration Plague
Funebrarum - The Sleep of Morbid Dreams
Gorod - Process of a New Decline
Horrific - Your Worst Nightmare
Jungle Rot - What Horrors Await
Pestilence - Resurrection Macabre
Ribspreader - Opus Ribcage
Slugathor - Echoes from Beneath
Suffocation - Blood Oath

Doom Metal
Ahab -
Church of Misery - Houses of the Unholy
Dawnrider - Two
Isole - Silent Ruins

Folk Metal
Alestorm - Black Sails at Midnight
Svartby - Riv, Hugg och Bit
Týr - By the Light of the Northern Star

Grind
Afgrund - Vid Helvetets Grindar
Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse
Anaal Nathrakh - In the Constellation of the Black Widow
Brutal Truth - Evolution Through Revolution
Cattle Decapitation - The Harvest Floor
Cephalectomy - An Epitaph to Tranquility
General Surgery - Corpus in Extremis: Analysing Necrocriticism
Mumakil - Behold the Failure
Napalm Death - Time Waits for No Slave
Pigsty - Planet of the Pigs

Misc
Devin Townsend - Ki
Giant Squid - The Ichthyologist
Kylesa - Static Tensions
Mastodon - Crack the Skye
The Project Hate MCMXCIX - The Lustrate Process
Rhino - Dead Throne Monarch
Sepultura - A-Lex
Slough Feg - Ape Uprising
16 - Bridges to Burn

Thrash Metal
Artillery - When Death Comes
Municipal Waste - Massive Aggressive
Swashbuckle - Back to the Noose
Warbringer - Waking into Nightmares

That ended up being much longer than I expected.
It's been an awesome year for metal so far.

[C-Life]

Hey AC whatchu got in the progressive metal and melodic death metal categories? I'd love to download/buy every one of those, but ya know.

[3 Justin 3]

Children of Bodom is worse? What the hell, Bodom rules. But of course they aren't as brutal as other bands, but that doesn't make them bad. Alexi could play rings around any Death metal guitarist.

Hey AC whatchu got in the progressive metal and melodic death metal categories? I'd love to download/buy every one of those, but ya know.

Melo-Death:
Children of Bodom
Norther
Gardenian
The Absence
Archeon
Anterior
Blood Stain Child
Blinded Colony
Insomnium
Kalmah <-- The greatest band ever.
Wintersun <-- The other greatest band ever.
Mygrain
Naildown
Skyfire
Thine Eyes Bleed

That is what I have anyway in my iTunes.

[C-Life]

hey Matata CoB is bruuuuuuutal!! jk... but what do u think of this?

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[AC]

Children of Bodom is worse? What the hell, Bodom rules. But of course they aren't as brutal as other bands, but that doesn't make them bad. Alexi could play rings around any Death metal guitarist.

Kalmah <-- The greatest band ever.
Wintersun <-- The other greatest band ever.

Children of Bodom is the band I first got into metal with, but after I found Kalmah I quickly got over CoB.

[AC]

Hey AC whatchu got in the progressive metal and melodic death metal categories? I'd love to download/buy every one of those, but ya know.

Lets see...



Amogh Symphony - Abolishing the Obsolete System

An interesting band from India. http://www.myspace.com/mohenjadaro


Amorphis - Their last three albums are pretty accessible
Kalisia - Cybion
Disillusion - Back to Times of Splendor

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Giant Squid - The Ichthyologist and Metridium Fields are both great

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Arsis is a great melodic death band as well.

[ResAlien]

^ Can't go wrong with Noumena

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Dark Tranquility is another good melodic death metal band, accessible IMO

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A lot of Norther fans didn't seem to like this album, but here's melodic for ya

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[C-Life]

Good lookin on Wintersun... I LOVE that band. Im gonna check out the other ones right now. Arsis I liked.. Kalmah is pretty sick Im listening right now, any particular songs that stand out?

[flaming_potato]

Bands I've been listening to lately:

Enslaved - http://www.myspace.com/enslaved
Sylosis - http://www.myspace.com/sylosis
Sybreed - http://www.myspace.com/sybreed
The Duskfall - http://www.myspace.com/theduskfa11
Before the Dawn - http://www.myspace.com/beforethedawnmusic
Another Life - http://www.myspace.com/anotherlifeofficial
Obscura - http://www.myspace.com/realmofobscura
Thanatos - http://www.myspace.com/thanatos666


Didn't classify any of it cause well...you can go a lot of ways with most of it. Just some stuff I would recommend that I haven't seen mentioned yet, though I could be wrong. Enjoy! Love this thread.

[Hemi-Cuda]

jesus, i just realized that this thread is 3 years old now. i'm kinda embarrassed now by my "hey, check out Dragonforce!" comment in the original post :bag:

[AC]

jesus, i just realized that this thread is 3 years old now. i'm kinda embarrassed now by my "hey, check out Dragonforce!" comment in the original post :bag:

You should be.

[dcmort93]

Enslaved - http://www.myspace.com/enslaved

hmm never realized they were still around

[Hemi-Cuda]

You should be.

i'm more ashamed that you didn't put Hammer of Misfortune in your best of the year list

[AC]

i'm more ashamed that you didn't put Hammer of Misfortune in your best of the year list

It came out in 2008!

[Hemi-Cuda]

It came out in 2008!

you and your fancy facts...

well some fantastic music from this year is the new He Is Legend

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i'm also digging the new Novembers Doom

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[Phaneuf3]

Here are some recommendations from this year:

Doom Metal
Ahab - The Divinity of Oceans

It's been an awesome year for metal so far.
Fixed.

[AC]

Fixed.

Oops, thanks!

Guess I forgot to finish writing that one.

Though it is indeed awesome.

[C-Life]

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Just wanted to get a few opinions on this song. Regardless of genre/image I thought this was pretty sweet song. Love the half time.

[C-Life]

Im going to take a step back and share with all the metal heads the first metal album that got me into metal. Please share yours as well.

It is Avenged Sevenfold - Waking The Fallen

Now before you laugh, understand that the singer actually used to scream. This album is so perfect from start to finsih its hard to explain. The amount of change-ups in each song is astounding, and the way they all come together is mind boggling. Almost Tool-esque. Is is easily the best produced metal album I have ever heard.

I ask only one thing, and that is: if you love metal, download the album/listen on youtube, and listen to it start from finish. No skipping songs, just listen. Give it an honest chance.
Anyone that has, cant look me in the eyes and say that isnt a well made album.

Heres the first 3 songs (including intro) to get you started:

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[metallicat]

Anyone get the new Megadeth yet? I am quite liking it. Still consistently one of my favorite bands album to album.

[AC]

Anyone get the new Megadeth yet? I am quite liking it. Still consistently one of my favorite bands album to album.

Endgame is good, but United Abominations was pretty awful. At least compared to everything else they've done.

[Rhetts_the_Best]

Anyone get the new Megadeth yet? I am quite liking it. Still consistently one of my favorite bands album to album.


Is it top 10 worthy?
sorta stopped listening to megadeth after friedman left
basically rust in peace to risk is what i own
I am that big of a marty friedman fan :bag:

[Wombat19]

Was anyone else at the In Flames show last night?
I thought it was an excellent show and the big four was decent place for the show. It would be a better venue if it didn't have those giant pillars all through it.

[FoxMulder91]

Wow..people think bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Protest The Hero, etc are metal?

[Nage Waza]

I just discovered Candlemass, I think they are really good. Not super heavy, but heavy, if you know what I mean.

[Shnabdabber]

Just wanted to get a few opinions on this song. Regardless of genre/image I thought this was pretty sweet song. Love the half time.

Eh Im not big on it. I mean if you like it cool but myself Im getting wore out on all these new death metal bands with obligatory breakdowns. Sorry I just think the death metal genre, today, is severely watered down and its hard to find new bands that dont sound like each other.

Anyways thats just my opinion but taste is subjective of course and if you like it thats all that matters. :)

[Shnabdabber]

This thread needs a dose of awesome.

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[Shnabdabber]

Oh and is anyone going to the NOCTIS III show Oct. 2nd and 3rd? Im pumped to see this one... Suffocation, Destroyer 666, and probobly my favorite band of all time, Cynic. Cant wait!

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[dcmort93]

Anyone hear Black Dahalia Murder's new album?? ive heard its pretty good but havent had time to listen

[C-Life]

Wow..people think bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Protest The Hero, etc are metal?

Bring me the horizon and avenged sevenfold have been classed as metalcore and Protest the hero is progressive metal.

As soon as there is screaming/growling its pretty much metal. Even if you "hardcore metal heads" dont think it is.

I like good music, regardless of genre.

[Shnabdabber]

Bring me the horizon and avenged sevenfold have been classed as metalcore and Protest the hero is progressive metal.

As soon as there is screaming/growling its pretty much metal. Even if you "hardcore metal heads" dont think it is.

I like good music, regardless of genre.

Ohhhhh I would have to disagree vehemently. Sorry but screaming growling does not make metal, and for the same reason Nicklebacks dropped down distorted guitars do not make them metal.

Many elements of metal have been infused into todays modern mainstream music, and its sad.

Anyways, again, if you like something, thats great. I wont turn this into an elitist banter, but thats just my two cents.

[3 Justin 3]

Avenged Sevenfold is hard rock, and closely comes to metal, but I wouldn't call them metal.

Machine Head on the other hand. Well they kick ass.

[AC]

The Encyclopaedia Metallum is pretty much the definitive way of determining if a band is metal or not.

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

They don't feel that those three bands are metal enough.

[ResAlien]

Yeah, but these guys are! Best band in the world.

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[FlamingLonghorn]

The Encyclopaedia Metallum is pretty much the definitive way of determining if a band is metal or not.

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

They don't feel that those three bands are metal enough.

Eh... they leave out a lot of metal bands. They are either oblivious to the whole metal/hardcore movement or are too purist. Don't know many people who wouldn't consider Coalesce metal (including Earache Records who put out some of there stuff).. They pick some grindcore bands to be on there (assuck, discordance axis, etc...) but leave off others (daughters, as the sun sets)...

[AC]

Eh... they leave out a lot of metal bands. They are either oblivious to the whole metal/hardcore movement or are too purist. Don't know many people who wouldn't consider Coalesce metal (including Earache Records who put out some of there stuff).. They pick some grindcore bands to be on there (assuck, discordance axis, etc...) but leave off others (daughters, as the sun sets)...

Most of the bands that could be considered "mathcore" are generally not considered metal.

Perhaps they are overly critical when it comes to metalcore and mathcore bands, but I find them to be 99% spot on.

[FoxMulder91]

I just discovered Candlemass, I think they are really good. Not super heavy, but heavy, if you know what I mean.
One of the first metal bands I ever listened to.
Classic!
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[FoxMulder91]

For those seeking extreme Black/War Metal check these bands out. Its way better then the mainstream black metal crap going around these days.

Legendary Black/War Metal from Vancouver
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Black/War Metal from Edmonton
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Bands from elsewhere
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[User Name]

Didn't see this posted, thought some of you might find it interesting!

Metallica to tour with "The Big Four" in VERY (ie preliminary) discussions about puting a big 4 metal tour together consisting of Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Anthrax.

I wonder if Dave Mustaine / Metallica can put aside their little rift for the tour? Seems like there is a ton of questions.. IE who headlines etc.

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/09/03/metallica-update/

[BurningYears]

Avenged Sevenfold is hard rock, and closely comes to metal, but I wouldn't call them metal.

Machine Head on the other hand. Well they kick ass.

MH!!! <3
other then their nu-metal phase are pretty much my favorite metal band.

[3 Justin 3]

Didn't see this posted, thought some of you might find it interesting!

Metallica to tour with "The Big Four" in VERY (ie preliminary) discussions about puting a big 4 metal tour together consisting of Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Anthrax.

I wonder if Dave Mustaine / Metallica can put aside their little rift for the tour? Seems like there is a ton of questions.. IE who headlines etc.

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/09/03/metallica-update/

Mustaine and Metallica have pretty much made up. I am glad they got into their feud and Mustaine got fired, that way I get Metallica and Megadeth!

If this is true, Metallica will probably headline because they are way more mainstream with fans and will sell more tickets; Metallica alone can sell out the Saddledome (twice). Megadeth and Slayer combined could only sell 2/3 of the dome, which sucks because Megadeth and Slayer are way better than Metallica; goes to show how the metal scene is in Calgary (not that great).

Regardless, I hope this is true, I love all 4 bands. It'd also be neat if they had some other thrash bands there, like Toxic Holocaust.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Didn't see this posted, thought some of you might find it interesting!

Metallica to tour with "The Big Four" in VERY (ie preliminary) discussions about puting a big 4 metal tour together consisting of Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Anthrax.

I wonder if Dave Mustaine / Metallica can put aside their little rift for the tour? Seems like there is a ton of questions.. IE who headlines etc.

http://newsroom.mtv.com/2009/09/03/metallica-update/

i always considered Testament as part of the big 4, not Anthrax. i just can't stand Joey Belladona

[Boblobla]

I would go and see that show, probably willing to fly almost anywhere in NA to go.

[Shnabdabber]

i always considered Testament as part of the big 4, not Anthrax. i just can't stand Joey Belladona

Really? I always liked his style of singing, old school, and lots of fun. But thats just my opinion.

I would definetly agree with you about Testament tho. Best thrash metal band in existance, I dont care what anyone says.

Also, for those looking for a good site on metal, check out www.bnrmetal.com (http://www.bnrmetal.com) Basically every metal band (and many hard rock bands) out there is covered with disco's, reviews, you name it. Great resourse.

[Nage Waza]

bnrmetal is the holy grail of metal. That sites has cost me at least a thousand bucks on ITunes.

[Hemi-Cuda]

my favorite metal resources is www.metalreviews.com. they review virtually everything under the sun for metal and i've found countless new bands from them

[Sittler]

I figured it was time to resurrect this thread another time. The new Baroness is outstanding. I'd definitely throw it in my Top 10 of 2009, although there could be arguments on how "Metal" may be. Me, I could give a shat, just as long as it's good music of which there has been plenty of this year. Can't wait for the 2nd in the Devin Townsend Band trilogy - Addicted. His MySpace gives a sneak peek and it sounds phenomenal. The tour he does in 2010 should be amazing. Come to the Island, Dev. Be sure to bring Zimmers along as the opener.

[Hemi-Cuda]

saw Baroness open for Clutch back in July, and they were pretty good. i'm digging the new album

and i just have to say, after rap, hip-hop, and post-rock threads have come and gone, the metal thread is still going strong

[Esoteric]

So who went to the Noctis Festival over the weekend?

I only made it out on Saturday, but I have to say, Destroyer 666 was one of the best bands I've ever seen live. Absolutely incredible.

[FoxMulder91]

So who went to the Noctis Festival over the weekend?

I only made it out on Saturday, but I have to say, Destroyer 666 was one of the best bands I've ever seen live. Absolutely incredible.
I didnt bother going, not a huge fan of any of the bands that played. I heard mixed reviews on how Destroyer 666 played.

[C-Life]

I know its viking metal but tis a good song.
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[3 Justin 3]

I know its viking metal but tis a good song.
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Dude, Amon Amarth are gods! Twilight of the Thunder God is an awesome song, the whole album is terrific. And Gojira! So underrated. Saw them live with In Flames. Never heard of Devil Driver, but that is a solid song.

[Boblobla]

Dude, Amon Amarth are gods! Twilight of the Thunder God is an awesome song, the whole album is terrific. And Gojira! So underrated. Saw them live with In Flames. Never heard of Devil Driver, but that is a solid song.

I am a big fan of Devil Driver.

I picked up the new Children of Bodem and Megadeath CDs. Both are pretty awesome.

[Sittler]

Damn, I just came across this last release from local (to you Calgarians) band Caveat:

http://www.cyclonerecords.ca/releases/caveat-red.htm

I have their self-titled and it was really well done. I bought it after seeing them play at The Warehouse in Calgary quite a few years ago when I still lived there. Anyway, check them out on that page as you can sample the album. Support local music that is kick-ass.

[Hemi-Cuda]

wow, Megadeth's new album Endgame has to be Mustaine's best work since Countdown. i didn't think he still had it in him to make such an aggressive record, easily tops Metallica's latest effort (which i almost suspect he felt the need to do)

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[Hemi-Cuda]

godamnit! Megadeth, Slayer, and Machine Head will be in Calgary in June during the 2 weeks that i'll be out of town. christ that sucks

[3 Justin 3]

godamnit! Megadeth, Slayer, and Machine Head will be in Calgary in June during the 2 weeks that i'll be out of town. christ that sucks

They are all coming again?! I saw them a few months ago (the Canadian Carnage tour) and it was awesome. I am so buying tickets again.

[Shnabdabber]

Here is a video from my band, Guillotine Therapy, playing our first gig last weekend in Lethbridge. We opened for Omega Crom.

Video quality is terrible but considering it was recorded through the camera mic, the sound is pretty good. Hope some of the metal heads here like it.

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[3 Justin 3]

Not bad, but I don't like the vocals. Not because they are growled, but they are to generic and metal-core. I actually prefer growled vocals rather than clean, but I can't stand generic growls, and they sound generic to me. Guitar work sounds pretty cool.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of music do you classify yourself as? Who are your influences? What instrument do you play, or are you the singer? (I hope not!)

[Shnabdabber]

Not bad, but I don't like the vocals. Not because they are growled, but they are to generic and metal-core. I actually prefer growled vocals rather than clean, but I can't stand generic growls, and they sound generic to me. Guitar work sounds pretty cool.

Just out of curiosity, what kind of music do you classify yourself as? Who are your influences? What instrument do you play, or are you the singer? (I hope not!)

Ha! Naw, Im the drummer. I do appreciate the input though!
Im not sure what we would classify ourselves as. We've talked about it as a band and we are not sure. Just metal I guess. Some of our songs are very progressive, some, like are older ones (the song I uploaded is a few years old) are more or less just metal, and then some of our newer songs are strait up tech/death metal. Honestly we don't try to worry where we fit into a genre, we just do what comes naturally. Usually the guitarist and I jam off each other when we write, or someone will come in with a riff or whatever and we will build off that.

My influences are pretty wide, everything from Strapping Young Lad to 70's prog/fusion. I'd have to say tho that my favorite bands are tech/prog metal; Atheist, Cynic, Spiral Architect, Death, Lykanthea Aflame, Necrophagist, Morbid Angel, ect.

Thanks again for your input!

[HalifaxDrunk]

The big 4 to play together..... (http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?1=1&item=602847)

Bad news is you have to hit Europe to catch them.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax will all share the same stage for the first time EVER! Look for the four of them at the Sonisphere shows in Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic on June 16 and 19, 2010.

The world wide web has been abound with speculation on a possible "BIG FOUR" tour for several months. Now, SONISPHERE can exclusively reveal that METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX will play together for the first time in history, in a move that will have metalheads across the globe frenzied with excitement.

[habernac]

damn, that'd be a great show.

[Hemi-Cuda]

i'm really diggin the new Devin Townsend

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[3 Justin 3]

The big 4 to play together..... (http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?1=1&item=602847)

Bad news is you have to hit Europe to catch them.

Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax will all share the same stage for the first time EVER! Look for the four of them at the Sonisphere shows in Warsaw, Poland and Prague, Czech Republic on June 16 and 19, 2010.

The world wide web has been abound with speculation on a possible "BIG FOUR" tour for several months. Now, SONISPHERE can exclusively reveal that METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX will play together for the first time in history, in a move that will have metalheads across the globe frenzied with excitement.

Looks like I am going to Europe this summer after all! I can't miss this, but I have no one to go with. CP Trip? Haha

Excellent news regardless.

Also, Kalmah will be releasing a new album soon, and yes, they are the greatest band.

[3 Justin 3]

New Kalmah album is only weeks away!! March 2 in Canada, Feb. 24 in Japan.

Can't stop playing "Bullets are Blind", awesome song.

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[Hemi-Cuda]

the new High On Fire album is pretty badass

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i had never gotten into these guys before, and the vocals threw me off a bit at first. but once i got used to them i found the whole sound quite awesome, almost like a heavier Motorhead

[AC]

the new High On Fire album is pretty badass

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i had never gotten into these guys before, and the vocals threw me off a bit at first. but once i got used to them i found the whole sound quite awesome, almost like a heavier Motorhead
I used them for one of my videos in 2007/2008.

This one actually:
http://www.recklesscaution.com/videos/0708/07oct.wvx

[3 Justin 3]

Hey, bump my Kalmah post. They put "For the Revolution" behind them and made a solid CD.

I actually bought their new cd (I haven't bought a CD in 7 years), it kicks so much ass. Rust Never Sleeps, Bullets are Blind, 12 Gauge, Sacramentum. omg so epic!

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I so hope they come to Canada! Hit #32 in the Hard Rock charts in Canada. COME TO CALGARY!

[Hemi-Cuda]

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if it weren't for the typical death vocals that would be an awesome song

[3 Justin 3]

if it weren't for the typical death vocals that would be an awesome song

Antti Kokko is the greatest vocalist ever!

[3 Justin 3]

Has anyone besides me ever listened to Cadacross? They only put out 2 cd's before splitting up because a member died, but they are 2 of the best quality cd's I have ever listened to. Almost every song on both discs is a 10/10.

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[Shnabdabber]

Im not a huge fan of Kalmah, I bought For the Revolution and didn't find anything really memorable about them. Kinda like Children of Bodom meets a subdued version of Amon Amarth... not my cup of tea anyways.

This thread needs some thrash! ...aaand maybe some old school grind. :)

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[Traditional_Ale]

i'm really diggin the new Devin Townsend

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Devin Townsend is my ultimate metal and audio engineering hero. I have every album he's ever done, produced, or played on.

The new album is weak, imo. And it has a straight up radio friendly song on it when his philosophy for his whole (amazingly successful) career has been "mainstream acceptance makes me want to puke."

A good effort for anyone else, but for Devin Townsend, this album is FML.

[3 Justin 3]

Im not a huge fan of Kalmah, I bought For the Revolution and didn't find anything really memorable about them. Kinda like Children of Bodom meets a subdued version of Amon Amarth... not my cup of tea anyways.

This thread needs some thrash! ...aaand maybe some old school grind. :)



Don't cast your judgement of Kalmah on "For the Revolution" it is by far their weakest album, by far.

They Will Return, Swampsong, Swamplord are all much much better, actually they are all epic.

[AC]

The Black Waltz is their best in my opinion.

[Wombat19]

Agreed, The Black Waltz is an amazing album

[3 Justin 3]

Anyone play guitar and can help me tab some Kalmah songs? I can't get some of the riffs.

[Hemi-Cuda]

i'm loving me some middle eastern metal with the new Orphaned Land album

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[3 Justin 3]

i'm loving me some middle eastern metal with the new Orphaned Land album

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First saw them on "Global Metal". Pretty cool documentary. Same guy who did "A Headbangers Journey" and the documentary 666, with Iron Maiden.

[AC]

Here's some awesome heavy/doom metal from last year:
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[Sittler]

I stumbled across Division By Zero's 2010 release: Independent Harmony. Really good stuff which is this excellent hybrid of Opeth, Riverside, Dream Theater and maybe a little Porcupine Tree.


www.myspace.com/divisionbyzeropl (http://www.myspace.com/divisionbyzeropl)

[3 Justin 3]

For those interested in Wintersun (which should be everyone!): Jari has stated he is done like 1 song, so 7 to go. :D

[dcmort93]

Hey anyone here heard of either Periphery, Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, or The Faceless. All of these guys are off of Sumerian Records and they are all really f***in awesome

[AC]

Hey anyone here heard of either Periphery, Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, or The Faceless. All of these guys are off of Sumerian Records and they are all really f***in awesome
I agree about The Faceless.

The rest are too metalcore for my liking.

The new Black Tusk album is awesome:
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[dcmort93]

Oh and you can't forget Fear Factory and their epic new album Mechanize

[Hemi-Cuda]

the new album by The Ocean is pretty good, bit of an Opeth\Pelican vibe to them

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[3 Justin 3]

So after listening to some Dimmu Borgir recently (I really dig the newest album, In Sorti Diabloii), and my continue listening of Bathory (which is an amazing band by the way, Quorthon is a god), anyone got any suggestions on some black metal.

Not looking to go too extreme like some of the Norwegian bands but any suggestions?

[dcmort93]

Old Man's Child
Their guitarist (he's more like the whole band) Glader also plays w/ Dimmu Borgir

[Boblobla]

i'm loving me some middle eastern metal with the new Orphaned Land album

Wow, they are great.

Where do you guys buy your music? Are there any good stores in Calgary or is it all online. I don't download music, I like to buy CDs.

[Puppet Guy]

Wow, they are great.

Where do you guys buy your music? Are there any good stores in Calgary or is it all online. I don't download music, I like to buy CDs.


Megatunes has the best metal selection in Calgary for more obscure stuff. Prices are a bit higher, but it's a fair tradeoff.

[dcmort93]

Honestly if I told you where I got my music, I'd have to kill you.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Wow, they are great.

Where do you guys buy your music? Are there any good stores in Calgary or is it all online. I don't download music, I like to buy CDs.

HMV's metal selection is actually quite respectable. for the more hard to find stuff i usually buy it off Amazon

[3 Justin 3]

HMV's metal selection is actually quite respectable. for the more hard to find stuff i usually buy it off Amazon

Yeah I was pleasantly surprised at their selection. When I bought Kalmah's latest CD (on release date), the clerk said "selling a lot of these today". I was really surprised as I didn't think many people knew Kalmah in Calgary.

Hopefully that means they'll come sometime.

[Sittler]

the new album by The Ocean is pretty good, bit of an Opeth\Pelican vibe to them

Yup, I dig that Heliocentric, although not sure it's as good as Precambrian - especially the 2nd disc.

I also dig that new Black Tusk at least after the first listen. Some decent music coming out thus far this year. I've yet to get into the new Anathema, although they really aren't Metal any more.

EDIT: I forgot to mention the new The Unravelling album - 13 Arcane Hymns. If you dug Inner Surge and supporting Calgary Metal then definitely get this disc. Really good stuff.

[Engine09]

Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica & Slayer on the big screen:

http://www.cineplex.com/Movies/MovieDetails/The-Big-Four-Metallica-Slayer-Megadeth-Anthrax.aspx?date=2010-06-22

[Nage Waza]

So after listening to some Dimmu Borgir recently (I really dig the newest album, In Sorti Diabloii), and my continue listening of Bathory (which is an amazing band by the way, Quorthon is a god), anyone got any suggestions on some black metal.

Not looking to go too extreme like some of the Norwegian bands but any suggestions?

This website should be your first source (here is the link for black metal):

http://www.bnrmetal.com/v2/genre.php?ID=B

If you haven't listen to Amon Amarth yet, you should (grab their song The Pursuit of Vikings). If you like that song, just start grabbing more, I think they are great. And yes Dimmy is great!

Try Enslaved as well (get the album Ruun). Once I know if these are classics to you, I have a bunch more. Gojira is epic as well, worth getting (environmental death metal!!!).

[3 Justin 3]

This website should be your first source (here is the link for black metal):

http://www.bnrmetal.com/v2/genre.php?ID=B

If you haven't listen to Amon Amarth yet, you should (grab their song The Pursuit of Vikings). If you like that song, just start grabbing more, I think they are great. And yes Dimmy is great!

Try Enslaved as well (get the album Ruun). Once I know if these are classics to you, I have a bunch more. Gojira is epic as well, worth getting (environmental death metal!!!).

I saw Gojira live when I saw them with In Flames, they were awesome!

I listen to Amon Amarth all the time.

For those who like Death/Kreator, you should check out Voodoocult. I think both Chuck and Mille use their talents with the guitaring.

[Hemi-Cuda]

stumbled onto this band thanks to Siruis and the Liquid Metal station (best radio station ever). heavy doom/stoner metal with female vocals, ends up as a pretty potent combo

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[AC]

stumbled onto this band thanks to Siruis and the Liquid Metal station (best radio station ever). heavy doom/stoner metal with female vocals, ends up as a pretty potent combo

She actually left the band recently... too bad.

Their album 'Weight of Light' is pretty sweet too.

[3 Justin 3]

I suggest everyone get into a "Death" phase. Been listening to Death a lot lately and have realized how awesome a guitarist Chuck Schuldiner is.

[Hemi-Cuda]

ReVamp - Head Up High

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new band featuring the former vocalist of After Forever, Floor Jansen

[AC]

Black Breath - Heavy Breathing
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They have that awesome early-Entombed style guitar tone. This album is fantastic.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Grand Magus never disappoints

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[Sittler]

Grand Magus never disappoints


Yessum, JB and Co. always deliver the goods.

In a different direction, I can't wait to see Devy and his band in Vancouver on Oct. 8th.

[3 Justin 3]

So I just downloaded a ton of black metal. Holy hell, by the time I listen to it all I will be dead, it is kicking my ass!

[AC]

So I just downloaded a ton of black metal. Holy hell, by the time I listen to it all I will be dead, it is kicking my ass!
Who/what did you download?

[3 Justin 3]

There is probably more hardcore stuff out there but I downloaded Immortal, Burzum, 1349, Behemoth, Barathrum, Darkthrone, Emperor, Nargaroth, and Eternal Tears of Sorrow.

After black metal, I don't think you can get any more hardcore, I have almost reached the limits.

I guess I can go Death metal, but I am very particular on the low death growls.

[AC]

There is probably more hardcore stuff out there but I downloaded Immortal, Burzum, 1349, Behemoth, Barathrum, Darkthrone, Emperor, Nargaroth, and Eternal Tears of Sorrow.

After black metal, I don't think you can get any more hardcore, I have almost reached the limits.

I guess I can go Death metal, but I am very particular on the low death growls.
Oh you can definitely get more hardcore. Anaal Nathrakh, Pig Destroyer or Insect Warfare (or most grind bands for that matter) would be pushing the limit in my opinion.

The last few Darkthrone albums have been awesome (though they've started to incorporate a lot of catchy heavy metal aspects lately).

[Shnabdabber]

There is probably more hardcore stuff out there but I downloaded Immortal, Burzum, 1349, Behemoth, Barathrum, Darkthrone, Emperor, Nargaroth, and Eternal Tears of Sorrow.

After black metal, I don't think you can get any more hardcore, I have almost reached the limits.

I guess I can go Death metal, but I am very particular on the low death growls.

May I recommend Diabolical Masquerade? If you already havnt checked them out I would give them a shot. Black metal with just a touch of progressive feel. I'm by no means a black metal expert but I really enjoy their sound.

I've been on a huge At The Gates kick lately... Freaking love their guitar sound/tone. So much bite and edge.

[bugsy]

Re: at the gates

I reckon Slaughter of the Soul is the 'Blade Runner' of metal, in terms of its ongoing stylistic influence.

[Puppet Guy]

New Iron Maiden album on August 16!!!


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[3 Justin 3]

New Iron Maiden!!! Meh... The last few albums are good, but not great.

I'll take the suggestions for black metal and see where it takes me.

I know I can go more hardcore, but I find grindcore to be unbearably bad.

[Esoteric]

New Iron Maiden!!! Meh... The last few albums are good, but not great.

I'll take the suggestions for black metal and see where it takes me.

I know I can go more hardcore, but I find grindcore to be unbearably bad.

Avoid most x-core like the plague, and you'll do well.

[Beerfest]

New Iron Maiden!!! Meh... The last few albums are good, but not great.

I'll take the suggestions for black metal and see where it takes me.

I know I can go more hardcore, but I find grindcore to be unbearably bad.

Then you're not listening to good grindcore.

[Shnabdabber]

Re: at the gates

I reckon Slaughter of the Soul is the 'Blade Runner' of metal, in terms of its ongoing stylistic influence.

I would totally agree with that. So many bands popped up in the "Gothenburg" scene after Slaughter of the Soul... Anyone remember the days when Arch Enemy/In Flames were actually heavy bands? :lol:

I heard that for At The Gates they considered Slaughter of the Soul to be their pinnacle and that was why they disbanded... in the sense that they couldnt top that album... I cant claim that as fact, just something I heard. Anyone know why they disbanded?

And just because everyone loves epic-ness, the inimitable Emperor.

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[Shnabdabber]

Grindcore + jazz brilliance = John Zorn's Naked City

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[Beerfest]

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Pig Destroyer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjlSZwCoXDU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9hb4F-9tIU&feature=related
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[3 Justin 3]

Well I have been listening to Immortal and Emperor, and my lord. I will never be same. :D

They kick ass! Crazy Norwegians!

Edit: Man, Behexen is even more crazy, crazy Satanists!

[AC]

Then you're not listening to good grindcore.
And here I thought I was the only fan.

Well I have been listening to Immortal and Emperor, and my lord. I will never be same. :D

Here's some of my favourite unique black metal bands:

Israeli Middle Eastern Black / Folk
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Black / Thrash - one of my favourite albums this year
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Black / Death
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As close as you'll get to new Celtic Frost
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Irish Black / Folk
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Black / Thrash
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Melodic Black / Death
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Avant-Garde Black (I love the horns on this album)
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[Sittler]

I believe AC is a fan of the DFD and Polkadot Cadaver... anyway, I came across another project from Mr. Todd Smith who was the lead vox for the previous two bands. It's called El-Creepo and it's really damn good stuff. It's not Metal, but it's got that DFD vibe, although most of it is on the mellower tip. In the same vein as that more mellow stuff on DFD's Adultery release. It was released in late 2009 and I'm kind of embarassed for not having heard of it before this as I'm a big DFD fan.

[Engine09]

Helmet coming to town, Sep 19th at Dicken's Pub.

[AC]

I believe AC is a fan of the DFD and Polkadot Cadaver... anyway, I came across another project from Mr. Todd Smith who was the lead vox for the previous two bands. It's called El-Creepo and it's really damn good stuff. It's not Metal, but it's got that DFD vibe, although most of it is on the mellower tip. In the same vein as that more mellow stuff on DFD's Adultery release. It was released in late 2009 and I'm kind of embarassed for not having heard of it before this as I'm a big DFD fan.
Yes I am. And yes El-Creepo is also awesome!

[Traditional_Ale]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this for about a week and half now. Best one since Natural Born Chaos. I know I'm biased for this band, and I have loved everything they have ever put out. I guess I'm one of those fans who will like everything they do regardless.

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[Traditional_Ale]

This one is blowing my mind! Picked it up after I read the review on Angry Metal Guy.

Holy effing crap!

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[Hemi-Cuda]

This one is blowing my mind! Picked it up after I read the review on Angry Metal Guy.

Holy effing crap!

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ya i've never been much of an Epica fan before, but this album finally got me into them. they've always sounded sort of generic to me before in the realm of symphonic metal, but in this album they've finally seemed to find a style that clicks, probably because it's the most aggressive album they've made

if you like this album and haven't explored a lot of other female fronted metal, i've got a trove of stuff you might like

[Traditional_Ale]

ya i've never been much of an Epica fan before, but this album finally got me into them. they've always sounded sort of generic to me before in the realm of symphonic metal, but in this album they've finally seemed to find a style that clicks, probably because it's the most aggressive album they've made

if you like this album and haven't explored a lot of other female fronted metal, i've got a trove of stuff you might like

I really got a hard-on for Nightwish. Their album 'Once' is a masterpiece, and their cover of Gary Moore's "Over The Hills and Far Away" makes me scream for joy. It was one of my favorite songs as a kid and Nightwish absolutely nailed it.

I haven't heard any of the other Epica stuff.

What else have you got?

[Flame Of Liberty]

I really got a hard-on for Nightwish. Their album 'Once' is a masterpiece, and their cover of Gary Moore's "Over The Hills and Far Away" makes me scream for joy. It was one of my favorite songs as a kid and Nightwish absolutely nailed it.

I haven't heard any of the other Epica stuff.

What else have you got?

After Forever (kind of epica-ish, best song: Face your demons)
Beautiful Sin (Lost, amazing metal song)
Elis
Kells (french metal)
Krypteria
Octavia Sperati (Moonlit, Guilty Am I)
Singergy (best song I spit on your grave), guitar players are from Children of Bodom IIRC so it's pretty fast and furious

and if you like Nightwish you might like Within Temptation too.

[Hemi-Cuda]

well first here's a few bands along that same line, symphonic metal with female vocals

Amberian Dawn

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Delain

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Lunatica

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ReVamp

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Sirenia

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Within Temptation

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and now some bands that still have female vocals, but are different genres completely

Aghora

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Autumn

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Cantata Sangui (no guitars in this one, just dual bass)

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Draconian

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Octavia Sperati (all female group)

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[C-Life]

What do you guys recommend to a melodic death metal fan? And I mean newer metal cause I've been out of the loop. I like In Flames, you know bands like Opeth, Katatonia, and to a lesser extent My Dying Bride..... also a huge TOOL fan. I like that slow melodic metal that progresses, if you know what I'm talkin about. Help a brother out!

[Traditional_Ale]

^ Sweetness! Thanks guys!

[Traditional_Ale]

What do you guys recommend to a melodic death metal fan? And I mean newer metal cause I've been out of the loop. I like In Flames, you know bands like Opeth, Katatonia, and to a lesser extent My Dying Bride..... also a huge TOOL fan. I like that slow melodic metal that progresses, if you know what I'm talkin about. Help a brother out!

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[Hemi-Cuda]

i have to say though that there is no hotter woman in metal than Christina Scabbia

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it's just too bad that everything Lacuna Coil has done past Comalies has been terrible

[Traditional_Ale]

Nightwish - Over The Hills And Far Away
Originally by Gary Moore

Mentioned already in the thread how this track made me fall in love with Nightwish. The original by Gary Moore was a huge theme of my childhood, and to hear a modern band absolutely nail it like this made me tear up and literally start screaming at the computer in sheer joy.

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AND...the original, produced by the BBC! Lol...

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[AC]

I don't particularly like power metal... but the new Blind Guardian is fantastic.