The Metal Thread

[JurassicTunga12]

Yeah, that's a great song right there. Pull the Plug off of Leprosy might be my favourite. Still kinda go back and forth on it though.

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I always have to replay the part that starts at 0:27 multiple times.
So good.

[devo22]

because releasing the best metal album of 2017 isn't enough, Mastodon also release an EP called "Cold Dark Place" on September 22. First song:

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[JurassicTunga12]

Listening to some Black Metal. Loving Inqusition. One of my favourite bands in Black Metal. Might be my favourite along with Bathory.

some of my favourite songs from them:
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Love the riffing.

[AC]

I've never been able to get over their vocals... just too goofy for me!

I'm not huge into black metal, but some of my favourites:
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[JurassicTunga12]

Yeah. At first, when I was getting into Black Metal, I thought "wtf is this voice". Didn't get into it, but now I can tolerate it at the very least. I can see why a lot of people wouldn't be able to get into Inquisiton just for the vocals, but all good for me. Developed the ear for it, I guess. The riffs are just too good!

That Absu track was very good.

How about some Bathory! Classic stuff. One of my favourites:
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Me listening to that:
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[devo22]

the new Trivium album is sick.

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[TheIronMaiden]

I have been listening to this band for a while. They are hard to describe, I would say a melodic black metal. Their muse is the Eastern Orthodox church. It is all in Polish, so, I have no clue what it's actually all about other than quality brutality.

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https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Batushka/3540404077

[Hemi-Cuda]

I'm sad that I'm just now discovering this guy's Youtube channel. His covers are amazing

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[dammage79]

Oh hello fellow metal heads. I have something for you to listen to.

Here you go:

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[AC]

The new The Faceless album just recently came out and may have slid into my top 3 of the year. And I don't recall liking their last 2 albums too much.

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I mean there's a friggin jazz flute solo at 4:00.

Here's a list of albums I really liked from the year:

Artificial Brain - Infrared Horizon
Benighted - Necrobreed
Blood Freak - Total Destruction of the Human Form
Cannabis Corpse - Left Hand Pass
Couch Slut - Contempt
Decapitated - Anticult
Decrepit Birth - Axis Mundi
Entrails - World Inferno
Ex Dementia - Crack the Coffin
Exhumed - Death Revenge
Expulsion - Nightmare Future
The Faceless - In Becoming a Ghost
Full of Hell - Trumpeting Ecstasy
Gigan - Undulating Waves of Rainbiotic Iridescence
Goatwhore - Vengeful Ascension
Haemorrhage - We Are the Gore
Igorrr - Savage Sinusoid
Immolation - Atonement
Incantation - Profane Nexus
John Frum - A Stirring in the Noos
Lock Up - Demonization
Paganizer - Land of Weeping Souls
Phobia - Lifeless God
Temple of Void - Lords of Death
Witch Vomit - Poisoned Blood

[FanIn80]

ON WITH THE BODY COUNT!!!

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I loved these guys back in the day! It helped that I already liked Ice-T to begin with though, haha.

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[Ashartus]

The Galactic Cowboys are back after a 17 year hiatus, still sound how they used to.

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[Baron von Kriterium]

Merry Christmas from Motorhead! For a limited time only, Motorhead's live set from 23 Dec 1996 in Bonn is available for free download. The download is MP3 320 kilobytes.

http://imotorhead.com/free-download/

[ernie]

The Galactic Cowboys are back after a 17 year hiatus, still sound how they used to.


We’ll they pretty never really sounded like anyone else so why change! I grew up with King’s X and Galactic Cowboys and was super excited for the new album. It’s a good one IMO. A lot of fun to listen to and to play.

No new Kings X on the horizon but a new Ty Tabor solo release next month and Dug Pinnick is forever busy with his various side projects. The last KXM album was great (Luzier, Pinnick and Lynch). As was the last Jelly Jam album from one of Ty’s side projects (Tabor, Myung, Morgenstein).

[Ashartus]

We’ll they pretty never really sounded like anyone else so why change! I grew up with King’s X and Galactic Cowboys and was super excited for the new album. It’s a good one IMO. A lot of fun to listen to and to play.

No new Kings X on the horizon but a new Ty Tabor solo release next month and Dug Pinnick is forever busy with his various side projects. The last KXM album was great (Luzier, Pinnick and Lynch). As was the last Jelly Jam album from one of Ty’s side projects (Tabor, Myung, Morgenstein).

I've heard King's X are working on a new album but they don't seem to be in a rush.

[Puppet Guy]

The original Motorhead lineup is sadly reunited. RIP Fast Eddie Clarke.



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[Baron von Kriterium]

The original Motorhead lineup is sadly reunited. RIP Fast Eddie Clarke.



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That's not the original line up, though. Lemmy, Eddie and Phil is the classic line up.

The original line up was Lemmy, Larry Wallis (guitar) and (can't remember his first name) Fox (drums).

[Puppet Guy]

That's not the original line up, though. Lemmy, Eddie and Phil is the classic line up.

The original line up was Lemmy, Larry Wallis (guitar) and (can't remember his first name) Fox (drums).

Lucas Fox.

you're right - classic vs original. That'll teach me to skimp on my research...

[ernie]

I've heard King's X are working on a new album but they don't seem to be in a rush.

Ty is releasing a solo album tomorrow. Dug is recording KXM3 right now. Both have said in various interviews they are also currently writing for the next King's X album and last I saw Ty thinks it'll be out before end of year.

I talk to Ty tomorrow...I'll let you know. (No I don't know him..it's a promotional type thing for his solo album)

[Engine09]

Massive King's X fan here, I've seen them a total of 14 times and only one of those times was in Calgary. If pressed I would have to say they're my absolute favorite, as incredible as they are in the studio it's a whole other level when you're standing in front of them. Love that band.

Let me know if you get any interesting news and ask how Jerry's health is!

[DownInFlames]

The original Motorhead lineup is sadly reunited. RIP Fast Eddie Clarke.



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RIP

I enjoyed him in Fastway as well.

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[ernie]

Massive King's X fan here, I've seen them a total of 14 times and only one of those times was in Calgary. If pressed I would have to say they're my absolute favorite, as incredible as they are in the studio it's a whole other level when you're standing in front of them. Love that band.

Let me know if you get any interesting news and ask how Jerry's health is!


Mostly just shot the #### but he has started writing for a new album. They expect to get together when Dug is finished up with KXM stuff. Aiming for later 2018 release. Pretty much what he has said in some recent interviews for this solo album.

[Nage Waza]

Not sure if I have posted Skeletonwitch yet - amazing old school riffs and time changes. The entire album is fantastic.

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[Ashartus]

Massive King's X fan here, I've seen them a total of 14 times and only one of those times was in Calgary. If pressed I would have to say they're my absolute favorite, as incredible as they are in the studio it's a whole other level when you're standing in front of them. Love that band.

Let me know if you get any interesting news and ask how Jerry's health is!

It's a shame their 2nd visit here was pretty poorly attended (1st time here was a packed house), if I recall poorly promoted and the same night as a big rock concert, probably didn't exactly encourage them to come back. Both great shows though.

[TheIronMaiden]

Skeleton Witch is awesome. I have seen them live a few times and they always put on a great show. In the last few years they replaced their vocalist. I had a chance to catch them live with the new guy , and it was still really good.

[Nage Waza]

I just really liked Garnette, I am still torn on Nile as well.

But yah, still a great band that many people don't have a clue about. That song I posted is brilliant.

[TheIronMaiden]

This is my favourite SkeletonWitch song. I like to listen to it when I wake up in the morning.


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[Nage Waza]

^ They really have great intros, you can tell they put a lot of thought into their songs. Amon Amarth (different music altogether) is another band that just seems to have epic intros and riffs all the time.

[2Stonedbirds]

Kings X is grossly underrated. They should've ruled radio rock through the 90s IMO. Gretchen Goes to Nebraska blew my lid off first time I heard it.

Pumped for the upcoming Kreator and Enslaved shows.

[ernie]

Had a chance to listen several times now and while more hard rock than metal, Tabor's new album is very good.

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[habernac]

Slayer is calling it a career, one more tour. They're here May 19, but in the ####tiest venue (Big Four). Quite the lineup, LAMB OF GOD, ANTHRAX, BEHEMOTH, TESTAMENT.

[habernac]

Scratch that, no Anthrax here as they're playing the University in Feb

[Puppet Guy]

Calgary band The Archon Prophecy. They're having their cd release this weekend.


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[Nage Waza]

The Big Four venue really sucks. I heard they made some improvements, but as long as those pillars are there, what can be improved?

[TheIronMaiden]

Just bought tickets in a pre-sale.
I used the code THETOUR and it worked!

I am soooo pumped

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[codynw]

Just ordered a ticket, but #### that's expensive for Slayer and a bunch of bands I don't care about.

Hope they at least play more old stuff. Last time I saw them it was probably almost half Repentless songs, which are ok, but definitely not the songs I was hoping to see.

[Jacks]

Thought this was pretty good
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[TheIronMaiden]

Just ordered a ticket, but #### that's expensive for Slayer and a bunch of bands I don't care about.

Hope they at least play more old stuff. Last time I saw them it was probably almost half Repentless songs, which are ok, but definitely not the songs I was hoping to see.

yeah they were pretty pricey. I have to disagree this show is stacked. I am almost more pumped to see Testament again than slayer.

If your not a fan, but want to get into them for cash value on your ticket I recommend this album.

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[codynw]

yeah they were pretty pricey. I have to disagree this show is stacked. I am almost more pumped to see Testament again than slayer.

If your not a fan, but want to get into them for cash value on your ticket I recommend this album.

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I don't mind Testament, I saw them with Slayer last time they were in Calgary. I'm sure they'll be good again, but I don't actively listen to them.

Lamb of God and Behemoth absolutely don't interest me though. I'd rather have Anthrax.

[TheIronMaiden]

Here is a playlist I made on spotify to get amped for the show, if anyone is into that kind of thing.

https://open.spotify.com/user/juan_cole25/playlist/4FIgoshdGNzB7kDqjj1873?si=nTvtNtP-Q8SmpjX1S63ukA

[devo22]

hooked on Ghost Brigade lately ... just another brilliant band from Scandinavia. There must be something in the water up there.

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[2Stonedbirds]

yeah they were pretty pricey. I have to disagree this show is stacked. I am almost more pumped to see Testament again than slayer.

I was never big into Slayer, but was gonna go to this show just because. Sucks Anthrax wont be playing, they are a killer live band. Pretty tough to beat Testament, dont think Ill go to this one though.

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My "big four" is Testament, Overkill, Kreator, Demolition Hammer.

[Puppet Guy]

Glenn Tipton has been diagnosed with Parkinson's.

Ten years ago Glenn was diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s - from then until recently Glenn has lived his life as the great heavy metal guitar player he has always been, maintaining by his own definition a standard of quality and performance that is incredibly important.

Right now Glenn is able to play and perform some of the Priest songs that are less challenging but due to the nature of Parkinson's progression he wants to let you all know that he won't be touring as such -

True to the metal spirit of 'the show must go on' Glenn has requested Andy Sneap to fly the flag on stage for him

“I want everyone to know that it’s vital that the Judas Priest tour go ahead and that I am not leaving the band - it’s simply that my role has changed. I don’t rule out the chance to go on stage as and when I feel able to blast out some Priest! So at some point in the not too distant future I’m really looking forward to seeing all of our wonderful metal maniacs once again”

Rob, Richie, Ian and Scott have this to say:

“We have been privileged to witness Glenn’s determination and steadfast commitment over the years, showing his passion and self belief through the writing, recording and performing sessions with Priest - he is a true metal hero! We are not surprised by Glenn’s insistence that we complete the Firepower tour and thank Andy for joining us to make Glenn’s wishes become real - As Glenn has said we also can’t wait to have him with us at any time any place on the road..... We love you Glenn!”

http://judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp?id=04146A68-B0C8-4EC7-8FFD-3CA946FC96D0

[devo22]

been on a Katatonia binge lately. Not sure I'd even call them metal apart from the early days, but they are brilliant. Sadly they've now gone on hiatus.

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also stoked for the upcoming Amorphis album.

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[devo22]

Ghost have started teasing the unveiling of Papa IV.

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[Nage Waza]

Just gonna post some sweet live music.

If you don't listen to King Diamond or Mercyful Fate, you should.

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[Nage Waza]

Ghost has been mentioned a bunch of times, but they deserve the accolades. This is very light metal, I can get away with playing it around my wife.

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[Nage Waza]

These guys get no respect at all, but they are actually really good and fun to listen to:

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[Nage Waza]

Worth seeing live every single time:


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[Nage Waza]

No masks required:

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[dissentowner]

Just gonna post some sweet live music.

If you don't listen to King Diamond or Mercyful Fate, you should.

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Hell yes! King was on Eddie Trunk recently and King has the new album about 85% done. Can't wait! The Blu Ray Double concert DVD is coming out this year as well.

[Nage Waza]

I am getting the blue ray for sure, I try to collect live shows. I only wish there was a dvd carousel that would play random scenes.

[devo22]

Radio stations have started playing the lead single "Rats" off Ghost's upcoming album today. Can't provide a YT link which is staying up for a while because they are deleting everything quickly, but you'll find ways to hear it if you want. And it's fantastic IMO, catchy but also with a ton of interesting guitar work.

In terms of the imagery, they are apparently dropping the Papa Emeritus bloodline and go with Cardinal Copia instead. Probably not the final look, but he's been portrayed both in black and red robes so far. Pretty cool too that they had a red cardinal bird in the "Square Hammer" video (at about 3:27 below). Foreshadowing done right!

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[devo22]

there it is ... freaking awesome. The riffs are pretty cool, some Maiden and Ozzy vibes at times - which is never a bad thing. The album called "Prequelle" will be released in June.

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Also Breaking Benjamin have released a new album today. Sounds great too.

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[AC]

I wish I could like Ghost, but I just find them so lame.

[Hemi-Cuda]

I wish I could like Ghost, but I just find them so lame.

I really like their music, but their whole image shtick is really stupid. They're a listen-only-never-watch band for me

[Nage Waza]

I wish I could like Ghost, but I just find them so lame.

I think they are pretty good and creative.

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[Erick Estrada]

Yeah I like them. They have their own sound and style. The image thing to me is no different than Slipnot or Avatar.

[devo22]

I wish I could like Ghost, but I just find them so lame.
I've heard that quite often in regards to Ghost. Completely understandable too, they are certainly not for everyone.

Personally I'm a huge fan of the "image shtick". I love the music in itself, but the imagery is what sets them apart from other bands and makes them interesting in a way. It's just theatrical at the end of the day and I always love it when bands don't take themselves too seriously. They are fun and a break from the norm, and I certainly enjoy that.

On a completely different note, Mark Tremonti is releasing another album this June too. Psyched about that as well, he's become quite a good vocalist over the years.

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[AC]

Honestly, it's the music itself that I find lame more so than the imagery.

I think the bland heavy metal/rock sound is a big miss for me.

[Erick Estrada]

If not sounding like every other metal band is bland then I like bland.

[8sPOT]

Yeah Ghost is pretty damn unique IMO, pretty far from bland. I mean Cirice is a true masterpiece.

[Nage Waza]

Yeah Ghost is pretty damn unique IMO, pretty far from bland. I mean Cirice is a true masterpiece.

They have already put together a list of songs that are pretty much perfect and in my opinion are already classics. Listen to the following if you aren't a fan (just off the top of my head):

Year Zero
Elizabeth
Square Hammer
Cirice
He Is
Absolution
Spirit
Ritual

[darockwilder]

Just discovered that Sleep (finally) put out a new album on Friday. 4/20. Pretty on the nose.
Looking forward to hearing it.

[TheIronMaiden]

Wow for that Slayer show door open at 4pm that can't be right can it?

[Erick Estrada]

Agree with devo22. Breaking Benjamin's new album is really good. Red Cold River is one of their best songs in a while.

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[Nage Waza]

Wow for that Slayer show door open at 4pm that can't be right can it?

I need to know as well, we are planning on hitting the ship for noonish, but we have no idea if that is too early. We are under the impression the show is starting early, we don't know if that means 2 or 4 or what. We will be way too drunk arriving at the ship at noon.

[Hemi-Cuda]

New Babymetal

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[TheIronMaiden]

I need to know as well, we are planning on hitting the ship for noonish, but we have no idea if that is too early. We are under the impression the show is starting early, we don't know if that means 2 or 4 or what. We will be way too drunk arriving at the ship at noon.

We should know after the 10th as that will be the first show of this lag of the tour. ticket master still says 4. but now google is saying 7:00 because that's what the links on the Slayer website indicate. Hard to say.

[Nage Waza]

We should know after the 10th as that will be the first show of this lag of the tour. ticket master still says 4. but now google is saying 7:00 because that's what the links on the Slayer website indicate. Hard to say.

I think a 4 start in that venue makes for a long evening. Too bad we can't get an outdoor show.

[devo22]

I'm sure I've shared In Mourning before, but I hadn't heard their first two albums until recently. I've had their 2010 album "Monolith" on heavy rotation for a few days now, so good. Solid bag of progressive/melodic death metal.

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[TheIronMaiden]

I think a 4 start in that venue makes for a long evening. Too bad we can't get an outdoor show.

It makes for an early supper.

[Nage Waza]

It makes for an early supper.

I am pretty sure my group will hit a pub by 1, in the venue by 4ish. Out by 11ish? I have no clue how long each band will play for and what type of breaks they will have.

The venue is not great (sound and heat issues) and there are long lines for the washrooms.

Sounds like a good night for metal!

[TheIronMaiden]

I am pretty sure my group will hit a pub by 1, in the venue by 4ish. Out by 11ish? I have no clue how long each band will play for and what type of breaks they will have.

The venue is not great (sound and heat issues) and there are long lines for the washrooms.

Sounds like a good night for metal!

So what time did the show start at?

[codynw]

So what time did the show start at?


Testament was on at 5.

[codynw]

I still don't like Lamb of God.

[devo22]

The new Amorphis album is awesome. They've incorporated more interesting elements (keyboards, choirs, strings, organs, sax, flutes etc.) into their trademark sound on this one and it pays off. It's an album that needs a bit of time and attention, but it's definitely worth it. Too bad my favourites "Message in the Amber", "The Golden Elk" and "Heart of the Giant" haven't made it to Youtube yet, so these three will have to do.

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[AC]

Yeah Amorphis is pretty great, and this new album is one of their best in a while.

[8sPOT]

I still don't like Lamb of God.

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[Hemi-Cuda]

The new Amorphis album is awesome. They've incorporated more interesting elements (keyboards, choirs, strings, organs, sax, flutes etc.) into their trademark sound on this one and it pays off. It's an album that needs a bit of time and attention, but it's definitely worth it. Too bad my favourites "Message in the Amber", "The Golden Elk" and "Heart of the Giant" haven't made it to Youtube yet, so these three will have to do.

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Anneke turns everything she touches to gold, fantastic song

[Engine09]

I still don't like Lamb of God.

They're only a notch below Five Finger Death Punch and Godsmack in my opinion. Well, that might be a bit harsh, but I've never liked a single song I've heard by Lamb of God.

[dissentowner]

Really enjoying Dimmu Borgir's new album Eonian.


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[8sPOT]

They're only a notch below Five Finger Death Punch and Godsmack in my opinion. Well, that might be a bit harsh, but I've never liked a single song I've heard by Lamb of God.

LOL comparing Lamb of God to Five Finger Death Punch.

Thats definitely harsh. And confusing. LoG is better than those two in literally every way.

Lyrics, guitars, song structure, crushing vocals, drums!?!?! Not to mention seeing them live, Wall of Death man, Wall of Death.

LoG to me is hands down the best metal band since 2000 and even on their worst day are easily better than Five Finger Death Punch and Godsmack.

[Puppet Guy]

LOL comparing Lamb of God to Five Finger Death Punch.

Thats definitely harsh. And confusing. LoG is better than those two in literally every way.

Lyrics, guitars, song structure, crushing vocals, drums!?!?! Not to mention seeing them live, Wall of Death man, Wall of Death.

LoG to me is hands down the best metal band since 2000 and even on their worst day are easily better than Five Finger Death Punch and Godsmack.


The sound of a vomiting moose is better than Five Finger Death Punch.

[Erick Estrada]

The new Amorphis album is awesome. They've incorporated more interesting elements (keyboards, choirs, strings, organs, sax, flutes etc.) into their trademark sound on this one and it pays off. It's an album that needs a bit of time and attention, but it's definitely worth it. Too bad my favourites "Message in the Amber", "The Golden Elk" and "Heart of the Giant" haven't made it to Youtube yet, so these three will have to do.

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Sounds all right but they are a bit of a pale imitation of Lacuna Coil. Not a bad band to emulate though.

[Erick Estrada]

The sound of a vomiting moose is better than Five Finger Death Punch.

Ha ha ha Five Finger Death Punch has become the Nickelback of metal. People just love to hate them because they have become successful. I can only take bro-metal in small doses but I thought they put on a good live show.

[Puppet Guy]

Ha ha ha Five Finger Death Punch has become the Nickelback of metal. People just love to hate them because they have become successful. I can only take bro-metal in small doses but I thought they put on a good live show.

I think of them more as the Steven Seagal of metal.

[Erick Estrada]

I think of them more as the Steven Seagal of metal.

I'm not sure I know what that means relative to music ha ha. I get why people don't like them as they aren't very original (who is these days?), they have an annoying, short, angry singer (like Godsmack), and all their music sounds the same (also like Godsmack). The fact that they are very popular is more an indictment on the tastes of the masses than anything.

I do feel for bands because a lot of their core fans expect them to make the same music over and over in every album which eventually leads to eroding the fan base due to fans getting tired of the sound (not everyone can be AC/DC). If the band experiments or changes things then the core fans accuse them of being sellouts. Obviously there are extremes that direction such as Linkin Park who tried to morph from alternative metal into a pop band which made nobody happy. Five Finger Death Punch is taking the business approach giving bro-metal fans what they want over the artistical approach and making a lot of money in progress. I don't love them nor do I hate them as I would probably go see them again live but they aren't a regular on my music rotation either because I have had my fill of their music.

[devo22]

my biggest problem honestly are the lyrics. I'm so sick of their ultra-patriotic, war-loving ####. I could look past that if they weren't so generic musically ... and I hate the voice too. Saw them live twice (once at a festival and once as support for A7X) and they were okay ... but I can't listen to them on a regular basis.

But what do I know, I never liked Slayer.

[Erick Estrada]

my biggest problem honestly are the lyrics. I'm so sick of their ultra-patriotic, war-loving ####. I could look past that if they weren't so generic musically ... and I hate the voice too. Saw them live twice (once at a festival and once as support for A7X) and they were okay ... but I can't listen to them on a regular basis.

But what do I know, I never liked Slayer.

Yeah the war stuff gets old but and as Canadians I think it's harder to associate with that but catering to the military has actually been part of their recipe for becoming so popular in the US. I haven't even listened to their new album yet but I have a feeling I know what it's going to sound like.

[8sPOT]

It's the lyrics for me too. It seems Ivan Moody loves to sing about how tough he is, and how he wont back down. There is zero depth to his lyrics, and I find that completely lame. Other than that I dont mind them. Soncially they sound ok, sure they're the Nickelback of metal but you cant say Nickelback doesn't know how to write a song.

[8sPOT]

Also, good ol Burn the Priest has released a covers album. And I should have paid more attention to bands like the Melvins, Bad Brains, and Big Black.

Honey Bucket is such a cool tune, and Burn the Priest is IMO on par with Lamb of God :cool:

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[Erick Estrada]

It's the lyrics for me too. It seems Ivan Moody loves to sing about how tough he is, and how he wont back down. There is zero depth to his lyrics, and I find that completely lame. Other than that I dont mind them. Soncially they sound ok, sure they're the Nickelback of metal but you cant say Nickelback doesn't know how to write a song.

Funny thing is that the dude is 5'6" tall. Even if you really like the band the Napoleon syndrome is hard to ignore.

[dissentowner]

But what do I know, I never liked Slayer.

You like metal but dislike Slayer? How is this possible? :blink:

[devo22]

You like metal but dislike Slayer? How is this possible? :blink:lol I know. But I've never really been a thrash metal guy in general and Slayer has never appealed to me in any shape or form.

[Erick Estrada]

lol I know. But I've never really been a thrash metal guy in general and Slayer has never appealed to me in any shape or form.

That's music right? Everyone has different tastes as my brother could never get into Slayer as well and I played the heck out of Reign in Blood and South of Heaven in our house.

[8sPOT]

Yup different strokes. While I respect Tool and do overall like their music I wouldn't consider myself a fan. Guess I like the more straight forward less complex metal. Something you can tap your foot too without trying to figure out the timing changes.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I mean you don't have to like Slayer, but I do think Mr. Patton sums it up pretty well.

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[nik-]

I've never really listened to much Metal, and I don't even really like rock music, but I'm pretty much obsessed with Amon Amarth right now.

[8sPOT]

I've never really listened to much Metal, and I don't even really like rock music, but I'm pretty much obsessed with Amon Amarth right now.

That's pretty impressive for someone that hasn't listened to much metal. No tip toeing into the genre for you!

[DownInFlames]

If you were to guess how a member of Anal #### was going to die this would be pretty high up on the list.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/axcx-guitarist-josh-martin-dead-at-45

[AC]

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This is the album of the year so far for me.

[devo22]

Ghost's new album is a freaking masterpiece. I know the Opus crowd will hate it and it's definitely far from being a metal record, but man, Forge is a brilliant songwriter. A really divese record with a couple of great instrumentals and a ton of good riffs and catchy hooks.

[Erick Estrada]

I will have to give it a listen. Rats is pretty catchy.

[JurassicTunga12]

6_aIwaLT9KI

This is the album of the year so far for me.

Awesome album. Great Death worship!

Anyone else like the band 'Mystifier'? Black/Death. I seriously love them right now. Reading their lyrics while listening makes it that much more awesome. They're like blasphemous, occult novels. haha.

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[AC]

Ok yeah the new Ghost is pretty great. I think I'd been turned off by their last few EPs and Meliora felt really flat to me, but this new album is the strongest one they've put out so far.

[8sPOT]

Ive only given it one listen but I'm not huge on it so far. Rats is great, Faith is good, and Dance Macabre is fun, Miasma is cool. But every other track was sort of weak.

But there's a decent chance it'll grow on me, still think Ghost is great though. At this point I think Avatar Country is much better.

[Puppet Guy]

new track from Korpiklaani !!!!


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[8sPOT]

Avatar is coming back to Calgary Oct 26 at the Palace Theatre, supporting Trivium!!

Sooooo pumped to see Avatar live, and I'm sure Trivium will be great too :D

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/trivium-to-tour-north-america-with-avatar-and-light-the-torch-blabbermouth-net-presale-available/

[Erick Estrada]

You won't be disappointed. One of the best live bands I've seen going back to the 80's. I wish they could be the headliner as they always end up stealing the show for whatever bands they open for.

[8sPOT]

Seems to be the general consensus for sure. I agree I think they could very well headline on their own.

Just got 4 general admission tickets!:w00t:

[AC]

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[Mass_nerder]

Used to listen to Trap Them a lot like 10 years ago, and kind of forgot about them, but they continued to release pretty crushing stuff.

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[darockwilder]

ARM8cD8XynoI listened to those guys a couple years ago after they were discussed on the Metalsucks podcast. Very different and interesting.

[dammage79]

ARM8cD8Xyno

Well that was very Thrice like. I listen to more of them.

[AC]

Yeah, this new album is easily their best. They're really different by design. They were a requested mash up of 2 different genres as a joke of some kind, but the band members liked the idea from what I understand.

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[devo22]

Well that was very Thrice like. I listen to more of them.
speaking of Thrice, they have released a new song.

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Tremontis new album is great too. He's really come on as a songwriter and singer.

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[JurassicTunga12]

Been listening to some Municipal Waste

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anyone else like these guys? they shred.

[Mass_nerder]

Been listening to some Municipal Waste

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anyone else like these guys? they shred.

Yeah! Municipal Waste kills.
You should check out Iron Reagan too. It's Tony's other band with members from a bunch of other crossover thrash/metal groups.

[BurningYears]

tasty
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[DownInFlames]

I'm not that into black metal, but I have a soft spot for Immortal. Their video for "Call Of The Wintermoon" is one of the greatest things I've ever seen, and a friend designed a killer shirt for a fictional Norwegian pizza place with them on it.

I like what I hear of their new record. Well worth a listen.

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[8sPOT]

Being somewhat new to Avatar (only first heard of them with the Feathers & Flesh album in 2016) I have gone full bore into their discography and I can't believe how awesome these guys are.

I've begun to realize why people say their live performances are amazing...

/HvOG5TFadTU

[devo22]

not a lot of new stuff recently. This thread needs a kick in the nuts.

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[JurassicTunga12]

Been listening to some diSEMBOWELMENT. If you like Death/Doom, this is a must listen. Crushing, dark, beautiful, atmospheric piece of art.

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The parts where it picks up the pace into almost death/grind is well worth the wait. It hits like a freight train when it comes on. Parts like 6:56 and 10:11. Hell yes.


and here's another absolutely crushing song by them:

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[devo22]

I'm sure I've mentioned Insomnium's "Winter's Gate" before. Seems like it's finally made its way onto Youtube in its entirety. If you like Melodic Death Metal and are not put off by the idea of a single 40 minute long song, you're going to love this.

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[Puppet Guy]

Happy 67th to The Metal God:


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[bigtmac19]

Sad news for a “local” band. We Came as Romans from Troy Michigan.
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[ernie]

Not metal like most in this thread but I don’t see a hard rock/metal thread....

King’s X have announced that all three guys have agreed to finally get back into the studio after 10 years (during which they’ve constantly been touring). Looking forward to it. Ty and Doug have been putting out some great music in their other projects during that time. Doug made the announcement on his Facebook page this morning. He also released a pedal with Tech 21 recently which is apparently outstanding (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DP3X--tech-21-dug-pinnick-signature-bass-distortion-pedal)

[devo22]

been on a Be'lakor binge again lately. New album coming out in late 2018 or early 2019 ... can't wait. Melodic Death Metal doesn't get any better than this.

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[AC]

The upcoming Pig Destroyer album sounds awesome. The whole thing is streaming on NPR: https://www.npr.org/2018/08/30/641382167/first-listen-pig-destroyer-head-cage

Also this music video is amazing.
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[dammage79]

been on a Be'lakor binge again lately. New album coming out in late 2018 or early 2019 ... can't wait. Melodic Death Metal doesn't get any better than this.

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Sick album. I rocked that for like a month straight a long while ago.

[dammage79]

More off of the new Thrice album. Only two songs out and I'm already in love with it. hot damn these guys just keep coming out with fantastic material since their reunion.

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[dammage79]

AND NEW COHEED!!! Omg winter just got amazing.

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[dammage79]

Jesus that Zeal & Ardor album is highly addictive. Just the right mix of metal mixed in.

[8sPOT]

Been really liking While She Sleeps and Parkway Drive. Hadn't heard about either until this year....

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[devo22]

new Thrice record is out today. Like it so far.


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[kermitology]

Thanks for the reminder about Thrice.

[devo22]

there's also a new Beartooth album coming soon. They are very hit and miss for me, but I really like this one.


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[dammage79]

Palms is rock solid all the way through. This and Thrice's last one To beverywhere is to be Nowhere are renaissance pieces from a band I used to listen to 20 years ago as emo punk.

[Inferno]

I didn't think that guitar picks thrown into the crowd could reach the 15th row in the stands but last night one did and I was lucky enough to find it before anyone else.

I guess after being pretty choked that they didn't play Spit Out The Bone after playing it 95% of the time the last year that was a way of making up for it.

https://image.ibb.co/d9EJup/guitar_pick.jpg

[Puppet Guy]

New VOIVOD album coming out at the end of the week.


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[devo22]

Palms is rock solid all the way through. This and Thrice's last one To beverywhere is to be Nowhere are renaissance pieces from a band I used to listen to 20 years ago as emo punk.yeah I like it a lot too. Completely different experience for me than the last one though, which had a few outstanding tracks (Black Honey, Hurricane, Whistleblower etc) but also some "fillers". This one to me doesn't really have any standout tracks, it's just a really good album from start to end.

[Erick Estrada]

New VOIVOD album coming out at the end of the week.


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Man I remember listening to these guys in the mid-80's.

[JurassicTunga12]

Been listening to more Agalloch. Good timing with Fall/Winter coming up

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Just amazing.

[Esoteric]

Been listening to more Agalloch. Good timing with Fall/Winter coming up

Just amazing.

My favourite band of all time - if I had to pick, I'd say that "The Mantle" is my favourite album

[JurassicTunga12]

My favourite band of all time - if I had to pick, I'd say that "The Mantle" is my favourite album


The Mantle is an amazing album.

[Itse]

Speaking of favourite bands, Madder Mortem just put out a new album. I'm not fully into it, but since I felt the same about the last two albums before they became my absolute favourites, I fully expect Marrow to be another slow cooking delicacy.

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(If you ask me, they're by far the most under appreciated band in metal. Consistently excellent, from song to song and album to album. Not really like any other band, well worth the time it takes to get into them.)

[dammage79]

I thought Baby-Metal was a niche thing out of Japan. Apparently not. Japan and their women are taking over metal and rock. This group kind of blew me away just now. Difference between these gals and Baby-Metal is the girls are actually playing the instruments. Well this is awesome.

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[troutman]

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[Hemi-Cuda]

I thought Baby-Metal was a niche thing out of Japan. Apparently not. Japan and their women are taking over metal and rock. This group kind of blew me away just now. Difference between these gals and Baby-Metal is the girls are actually playing the instruments. Well this is awesome.

I've tried to get into Band-Maid and I enjoy listening to their stuff, but it sits in the background for me. Babymetal though forces me to pay attention, the Kami band absolutely shreds and they don't stick to one style or genre. Plus they put on one hell of a live show, really hope I get to see them one day

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[devo22]

I've tried to get into Band-Maid and I enjoy listening to their stuff, but it sits in the background for me. Babymetal though forces me to pay attention, the Kami band absolutely shreds and they don't stick to one style or genre. Plus they put on one hell of a live show, really hope I get to see them one day

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haha that song is so great. Super Mario on speed, a bar piano and great guitar riffs. Total madness, I love it.

I echo the "I hope to see them live" sentiment. Those girls are simply amazing.

[Hemi-Cuda]

haha that song is so great. Super Mario on speed, a bar piano and great guitar riffs. Total madness, I love it.

I echo the "I hope to see them live" sentiment. Those girls are simply amazing.


That live video doesn't do it justice, but the bass line for that song is just ridiculous. Plus he's the most insane looking of the group


http://www.allthingsjapan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/11329943_10152974768488590_9220093275833301011_n.j pg

[Boblobla]

Just finished watching Rob Flynn tell us that Machine Head is breaking up. Sucks so much. I am away when they are here in October and I was out of town for the last show as well.

[devo22]

one I just found recently:

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[JurassicTunga12]

Paradise Lost has become one of my favourite bands recently. Some decent variety in their music too. Death/Doom Metal, Gothic/Doom Metal, Gothic/Rock.

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[BurningYears]

Just finished watching Rob Flynn tell us that Machine Head is breaking up. Sucks so much. I am away when they are here in October and I was out of town for the last show as well.


I think it's more of a this version of the band. Over the years they have replaced guitarists/bassists etc many times. Phil Demmel and Dave Maclean are leaving the band, Rob and Jared will continue most likely with some other guitar/drummers.





also

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[DownInFlames]

I really like the new Voivod and Behemoth records.

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[Ashartus]

Kind of digging Yesternight, a new band out of Poland. Not sure I'd class them as metal but some edge to them; remind me of Votum or Katatonia.


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[devo22]

I thought Baby-Metal was a niche thing out of Japan. Apparently not. Japan and their women are taking over metal and rock. This group kind of blew me away just now. Difference between these gals and Baby-Metal is the girls are actually playing the instruments. Well this is awesome.

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only recently started to listen to them and they are awesome. Not Babymetal awesome (few are lol), but still. Wish they'd take more time between releasing stuff though, their albums have quite a few fillers on them. The bassist is fantastic.

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[BurningYears]

and more soulfly


but this song crushes


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[Erick Estrada]

Just finished watching Rob Flynn tell us that Machine Head is breaking up. Sucks so much. I am away when they are here in October and I was out of town for the last show as well.

That's a shame. I quite the mew album Catharsis.

[Hemi-Cuda]

I was big into Soilwork in the early 2000's, but then they fell off my radar right up until this popped up on Google music and blew me away

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Really looking forward to their new album in January

[dammage79]

Soil work won't fool me again. They Taylor one song per album to hook you. Then you spend the money and the rest is poop.

I was so excited to see them live back in 2012 or 13 I think. I walked out mid way through their set. It was crap. Their openers were way better. Pig Destroyer and Darkane. Check them out.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Soil work won't fool me again. They Taylor one song per album to hook you. Then you spend the money and the rest is poop.

I was so excited to see them live back in 2012 or 13 I think. I walked out mid way through their set. It was crap. Their openers were way better. Pig Destroyer and Darkane. Check them out.


Well you don't have to worry about that if you use Google Music for everything, I'll never buy a single album again

[8sPOT]

While She Sleeps have a new song just released, new album is due early 2019.

Really liking this band....
/22CmxMJU2V0

[devo22]

listening to quite a bit of power metal lately. Usually not necessarily my cup of tea, but I did see Hammerfall and Armoured Dawn live last week and they were awesome. So maybe it's just a phase :D

anyway, this is a band from Italy I quite enjoy right now. The girl on lead guitar is 17 apparently ... crazy amount of talent.

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[Puppet Guy]

Iron Maiden just announced the 2019 Legacy of the Beast tour for North America. Calgary on August 31!!!!!


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[Erick Estrada]

I saw Ice Nine Kills last March at the Palace and they were great live. Lead singer has a fantastic voice with a lot of range and their music is pretty catchy after a few listens. Their new album is kind of a horror concept album and it's a lot of fun and the extended version videos play into each other;

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[TheIronMaiden]

Maiden is coming back to Alberta!!!!!!! I am so #### ing happy!!!!!!

[TheIronMaiden]

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[Hemi-Cuda]

Wasn't a huge fan of Slipknot in their earlier days, but really digging their newer stuff. The Grey Chapter is probably my favorite album they've put out, and the single for the upcoming album sounds great


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[dammage79]

Listening to that takes me back to their Iowa days. I like. A little more tamed than that album but it's good. Always had a fondness for that big drum sound.

EDIT: Kind of ripping off Parkway Drive from the 3:30 mark onward. You can hear the same breaks on Deep Blue. Not sure if I like it or hate it. Deep Blue is hallowed ground to me.

[Traditional_Ale]

I was big into Soilwork in the early 2000's, but then they fell off my radar right up until this popped up on Google music and blew me away

nuItul-D0PA

Really looking forward to their new album in January

Pfft. The real heart of Soilwork was Peter Wichers. He's the genius that came up with some of the most inventive, unexpected, and totally awesome harmonic progressions I've heard from a melodic metal band. I'll never forget watching the "making of" video for The Panic Broadcast and when asked what a song was called he says "A-minor blues." But if you listen carefully, it really was. And if you go all the way back to the beginning, almost all of their music he wrote was heavily blues based, just wrapped up in a death metal blanket.

Steelbath Suicide
Chainheart Machine
A Predator's Portrait (a flawless record in every regard)
Natural Born Chaos (produced by Devin Townsend)
Figure Number Five
Stabbing The Drama

Then Wichers leaves the band and they record the absolutely terrible "Sworn To A Great Divide."

Then Wichers returns to the band and they record the absolutely outstanding "The Panic Broadcast."

Then Wichers leaves the band again and they record a double album called "The Living Infinite" which was more like The Infinite Meh. Boring as hell. This new cut sounds like it is from the same cloth. Without Wichers they're just a generic, boring band.

I've seen them three times live and loved it every time, but their best songs are all written by Wichers. Go listen to the genius of A Predator's Portrait again then compare it to this, and there is no contest. Peter Wichers IS Soilwork, not Bjorn (although man that guy can sing. Their first two albums didn't have any clean vocals at all, so its great to hear him continuing to stretch vocally).

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[Hemi-Cuda]

I dig metal/electronic combos and just stumbled across this recently

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Anyone know where I can find more like this?

[Erick Estrada]

That sounds pretty decent but I don't know if I would consider that metal/electronic. When I think of metal/electronic I think of industrial stuff like 3Teeth.

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[Baron von Kriterium]

Way back before metal had a name, there was Blue Cheer. LSD, rehab, whiskey and fighting. In their spare time, they invented sonic brutality.
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[devo22]

not sure if this has been posted here before, but this is simply outstanding. Can't get it out of my head lol.

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[devo22]

one really cool band I've found is Alien Weaponry from New Zealand. A lot of their songs are in te reo Māori. Big Sepultura vibe in those songs ... crazy thing is those kids are all between 16 and 18.


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[AC]

2018 was an awesome year for metal.

Here were my favourites:

Gruesome - Twisted Prayers
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Tomb Mold - Manor of Infinite Forms (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt3N4O2de8U)
Pig Destroyer - Head Cage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihR0V0v0hsg)
Anaal Nathrakh - A New Kind of Horror (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez5mPQxjebE)
Hated - Breathless Art
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Skinless - Savagery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6WUaomcEYw)
Slugdge - Esoteric Malacology

Deicide - Overtures of Blasphemy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9JzXF5YiuQ)
Horrendous - Idol (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkHG8VSah3k)
Deceased - Ghostly White (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wz_c6wozjg)
Swarrrm - Beginning to Break (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naKVz3QNkEY)
Pestilence - Hadeon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brrr5WT8vSA)
Scorched - Ecliptic Butchery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpzkT7n5_mE)
Mammoth Grinder - Cosmic Crypt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fYyqiym8gg)
Ilsa - Corpse Fortress (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLnzoEHmcaE)
Rotten Sound - Suffer to Abuse (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33rEm-XjE3Y)
Pungent Stench - Smut Kingdom
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Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBoseBtsoWA)
Bloodbath - The Arrow of Satan is Drawn (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi_D7JnDu48)
Cist - The Frozen Casket
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[devo22]

Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has released a song he recorded with Chester Bennington. And it's absolutely glorious.

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[troutman]

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[JurassicTunga12]

If you like black metal fused with a bit of heavy/speed/thrash metal check out these guys, Malokarpatan. Great old school kind of sound. Influences from Bathory, Celtic Frost/Hellhammer, Mercyful Fate.. Recent discovery for me.

one of my fav tracks so far, but check out the whole album, as well as their first album called 'Stridžie dni'.
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alternate link, to the full album:
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[DownInFlames]

Sunn O))) announced their new record, Life Metal.

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[devo22]

stupid song has been stuck in my head for a while.

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[TBone290]

Anyone else a Children of Bodom fan? New album, 'Hexed' was just released. This album feels more like the classic COB that most people love. Specifically, check out the songs: Hexed, Platitudes and Barren Words, Say Never Look Back, and Knuckleduster!

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They're live in Calgary on March 25!
https://www.thepalacetheatre.ca/events/2019/3/25/children-of-bodem

[AC]

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Fleshgod Apocalypse are insane and ridiculous. They really stick to the playing extreme yet symphonic death metal while wearing tuxes thing.

Oddly this new song is quite a bit cleaner and less chaotic than their normal stuff.

[TBone290]

Fleshgod Apocalypse is coming to Calgary for those interested:
http://concertworks.ca/en/hypocrisy-dickens-pub-april-10/

[JurassicTunga12]

Been listening to Demolition Hammer a ton. Ripping brutal thrash metal. Definitely one of my favourites.

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[Erick Estrada]

Not a huge fan of the band but I do like this song and the video is pretty good as well;

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[8sPOT]

While She Sleeps released a new album called So What?

I'm liking it quite a bit

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[devo22]

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[8sPOT]

Confused me there for a second but wow. I liked the original but this is so much better. What a cool idea to go back and sort of redo a song like that.

[Max Cow Disease]

https://youtu.be/q36Zon01v5k

Video dropping on Thursday for Rammstein’s new single/upcoming album. It’s been 10 years! My all-time favourite band.

Extremely stoked.

[devo22]

going to see Jinjer in July. Well, TesseracT actually, with Jinjer being support ... but I'm way more stoked about them. That chick is just awesome, can't wait to hear them live.

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[dissentowner]

If you don't own a copy of Songs For The Dead you should.


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[Max Cow Disease]

https://youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc

The boys are finally back, and not without a share of controversy as usual. The video and song are a commentary on Germany and its history to the modern day (including elements relating to WW2/Nazism/holocaust).

Really enjoying it, and glad to finally have some more Rammstein after a decade.

[devo22]

they are so good at what they are doing. You just know that the German media will go crazy over this.

[Max Cow Disease]

they are so good at what they are doing. You just know that the German media will go crazy over this.



Yep. It seems that the media is already all over it stateside as well. Most are seemingly just going by the promo clip, characterizing it as a trivialization of the holocaust. It’s the race for clicks!

[devo22]

Most are seemingly just going by the promo clip, characterizing it as a trivialization of the holocaust.
yeah, saw the same over here. It's pretty funny, Rammstein have been around for so long and people still are so eager to jump through their hoops.

The video is pretty crazy in terms of references, hints and parodies. If you like to overthink, there's a ton in there to dissect. And of course there's the lyrics to the song, which are ambiguous as ever. And yeah, Till singing lines like "Germany, I just can't give you my love" during those Nazi scenes kind of conflict with the allegations of trivialization, but people see what they want to see.

[Erick Estrada]

It's a decent song but for a band that was on hiatus for a long time it's not exactly breaking any new ground as it feels a little old like it could have come off any of their older albums. It looks like they put more effort into the video.

[dissentowner]

It's a decent song but for a band that was on hiatus for a long time it's not exactly breaking any new ground as it feels a little old like it could have come off any of their older albums. It looks like they put more effort into the video.

What is wrong with keeping an old sound? I like that rather than bands that try to do different sounds and come out lame.

[Erick Estrada]

What is wrong with keeping an old sound? I like that rather than bands that try to do different sounds and come out lame.

Nothing wrong with sticking with the old sound. I don't expect them to go Linkin Park and go from metal to pop. I feel the video is taking all the attention away from the actual song that is not their best material musically. That said it's just the first single as the album could have some better songs.

[devo22]

the song itself is indeed nothing special, but the lyrics are absolutely brilliant. As is the video, obviously.

[Max Cow Disease]

I love the song, and have had it on replay pretty steadily (could just be my Rammstein-starved ears doing the talking). It’s a great blend between their newer material and the older, more electronic focused stuff.

And yeah, the various references to German history wizzing by the screen in this video are pretty plentiful and interesting. See the article below:

https://www.loudersound.com/features/we-got-an-oxford-university-professor-to-explain-what-the-fcks-going-on-in-that-rammstein-video

[AC]

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[AC]

This might be my favourite album of his outside of his Strapping Young Lad days:

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It's probably his most varied album too. But is like a gospel / disney / progressive metal hybrid.

Why? is probably my favourite song too:
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[devo22]

Eluveitie have finally released a new record and it's awesome.

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[BurningYears]

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[Hemi-Cuda]

This might be my favourite album of his outside of his Strapping Young Lad days:

It's probably his most varied album too. But is like a gospel / disney / progressive metal hybrid.

Why? is probably my favourite song too:



I tried to get into this album, but just couldn't. I'm a huge Devin Townsend fan, but the last couple of albums including this one just didn't grab me at all. I appreciate the technical mastery in them, but I couldn't tell you a single song that stuck with me. I consider Addicted! and Epicloud absolute masterpieces, and Kingdom might be one of the best songs ever created IMO


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[Hemi-Cuda]

After going down the Devin rabbit hole for the hundredth time, I really enjoyed seeing this vocal coach lose her #### watching Kingdom for the first time


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[DownInFlames]

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[devo22]

three former Eluveitie members created a new band a couple of years ago and have already released two albums now. Some really cool prog metal, sounds a bit like a mixture of Tool, Opeth and The Gathering.

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[Hemi-Cuda]

This is going to make "Daddy works on the computer while daughter sits on his lap watching Youtube" time much more enjoyable


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[Matata]

I was just thinking to myself I haven't listened to anything super, super, super heavy in a while, then the youtube algorithm hits me with this monster:


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[Erick Estrada]

going to see Jinjer in July. Well, TesseracT actually, with Jinjer being support ... but I'm way more stoked about them. That chick is just awesome, can't wait to hear them live.

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Jinjer is starting to grow on me. You sure they are here in July? Looks like they are overseas in July according to their schedule. They are playing at Dickens in Oct. 29th though.

[kermitology]

I was just thinking to myself I haven't listened to anything super, super, super heavy in a while, then the youtube algorithm hits me with this monster:


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Good lord that is freaking terrible. I like metal, but that is almost literally just noise, there's no melody. How is that classified as music?

[Matata]

Good lord that is freaking terrible. I like metal, but that is almost literally just noise, there's no melody. How is that classified as music?


I was thinking the opposite, that they're like a less heavy and more melodic Converge or Dillinger Escape Plan (which I honestly find unbearable outside of a few songs).

[devo22]

Jinjer is starting to grow on me. You sure they are here in July? Looks like they are overseas in July according to their schedule. They are playing at Dickens in Oct. 29th though.
I'm from Austria ;)

[DownInFlames]

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[Hemi-Cuda]

For me Jinjer was an acquired taste, I'm usually not into that style of metal at all. But Tatiana is such an incredible vocalist that they won me over, and now I can't stop listening to them. Plus she's easily one of the sexiest women in metal right now


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[Hemi-Cuda]

And now I have a new favorite song, love the heavy Tool influence in this one


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[Erick Estrada]

I'm from Austria ;)

Austria! Well, then. G'day mate! Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!

[devo22]

For me Jinjer was an acquired taste, I'm usually not into that style of metal at all. But Tatiana is such an incredible vocalist that they won me over, and now I can't stop listening to them. Plus she's easily one of the sexiest women in metal right now
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that transition from cleans to growls at around 3:50 is just unreal. She's super talented and the band is great as well.

[Max Cow Disease]

New Rammstein album is bonkers. Probably their most well-rounded record, and represents a definite maturation of their sound/culmination of everything they've done up until now. Has everything from poppy Eurodance (Ausländer), to dark and demented black metal-ish vibes (Puppe). Overall it's not as dark and gloomy as some of their previous material, but it's fun to listen to and is still very much Rammstein.

[devo22]

I think it's underwhelming, to be honest. A couple of tracks are great ("Deutschland", "Radio", "Zeig dich" and especially "Puppe"), but I feel there's a lot of meh stuff on the album. A lot of songs feel like they've done the same thing a couple of times already, but better.

[kermitology]

I think it's underwhelming, to be honest. A couple of tracks are great ("Deutschland", "Radio", "Zeig dich" and especially "Puppe"), but I feel there's a lot of meh stuff on the album. A lot of songs feel like they've done the same thing a couple of times already, but better.

I dunno, I've gone through one pass on the album and I like it. Ausländer is my favourite so far I think.

[Max Cow Disease]

I think it's underwhelming, to be honest. A couple of tracks are great ("Deutschland", "Radio", "Zeig dich" and especially "Puppe"), but I feel there's a lot of meh stuff on the album. A lot of songs feel like they've done the same thing a couple of times already, but better.

There are a couple of growers on there that took a few listens to warm up to (Weit Weg's an example for me). Although there are a couple of great riffs on this album as there always are, Till and Flake really steal the show at points with the vocals and synths. The electronics had taken a bit of a step back for a few albums in a row, so I've been loving that the keyboards take a more prominent role this time around.

I agree with kermit on Ausländer. It's poppy (without being TOO cheesy) but is definitely one of the ones that burrows its way in to your head for hours at a time.

[DownInFlames]

Diamond Head were awesome back in the day. The only original member left is the guitarist, but he's put together a really good band and I'm liking what I've heard from the new record.

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[JurassicTunga12]

Simply one of the best:

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[Erick Estrada]

There are a couple of growers on there that took a few listens to warm up to (Weit Weg's an example for me). Although there are a couple of great riffs on this album as there always are, Till and Flake really steal the show at points with the vocals and synths. The electronics had taken a bit of a step back for a few albums in a row, so I've been loving that the keyboards take a more prominent role this time around.

I agree with kermit on Ausländer. It's poppy (without being TOO cheesy) but is definitely one of the ones that burrows its way in to your head for hours at a time.

Ausländer is already the 3rd video off the album as they aren't wasting any time recording videos. Honestly this song isn't resonating for me right now but maybe I need to listen to it a few more hours.

[Max Cow Disease]

Ausländer is already the 3rd video off the album as they aren't wasting any time recording videos. Honestly this song isn't resonating for me right now but maybe I need to listen to it a few more hours.



Zeig Dich is due for a video here at some point as well, as there were photos released of the band on set wearing a myriad of religious garb I believe. That’s in my top 2 or 3 tracks on this album.

[Erick Estrada]

Any love for industrial metal? I'm a bit of a 3Teeth fan.

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[Puppet Guy]

Some bad news for Megadeth fans: Dave Mustaine's been diagnosed with throat cancer.


Mustaine announced his diagnosis on the metal band's website, but said he was optimistic about his treatment plan.

"It's clearly something to be respected and faced head on - but I've faced obstacles before," he said.

"I'm working closely with my doctors, and we've mapped out a treatment plan which they feel has a 90% success rate. Treatment has already begun."


https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48674208

[Erick Estrada]

Yeah heard about that yesterday. Sucks to hear but he sounds pretty positive.

[devo22]

crazy that half of 2019 is gone already! Time flies. Lots of great music so far this year, at least in my opinion - and some great albums are yet to come (Tool, Alter Bridge, Babymetal, Chevelle, Deftones, Jinjer, Mastodon, Be'Lakor, Band-Maid, Russian Circles etc ... okay, some of them might actually come in 2020, but I'm still optimistic :Dhttps://forum.calgarypuck.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7). Some of my favourites (both rock and metal) so far:

Eluveitie - Deathwalker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaNfmNFrLQY)
Cellar Darling - Insomnia (live) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV-uzJQN3mU)
Amon Amarth - Crack the Sky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cLFdIzMhn8)
Soen - Covenant (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV13GZznfew)
Baroness - Borderline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQX_oVVORFU)
In Flames - I, the Mask (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0sujFluBlE)
Swallow the Sun - The Crimson Crown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEVHFtFUIss)
Babymetal - Elevator Girl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN-2rPEYUUo)
Mark Morton ft. Chester Bennington - Cross Off (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv8oTQWaxwc)
Frozen Crown - Neverending (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o0imRANjm0)
Tyr - Sunset Shore (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oAt3mBEKRk)
Russian Circles - Arluck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79btD88nFbY)

[nik-]

I still don't know how I feel about Babymetal. It kind of creeps me out, those kids came out when they were like 14.

[Erick Estrada]

I still don't know how I feel about Babymetal. It kind of creeps me out, those kids came out when they were like 14.

I don't think the age matters that much seeing there's been plenty of boy bands and underage pop stars. You can like the music without having to feel some sort of sexual connection an artist. I'm all over the map liking a lot of varieties of music but I just can't get into Kawaii metal so it's nothing to do with the girls for me as I love female fronted metal bands like Jinjer, In this Moment, Delain, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, etc. Maybe if I gave it more listens I could grow to like it more but since there's not a shortage of music I like to listen to I just don't feel like putting in the time.

[Erick Estrada]

I'm listening to the latest Devin Townsend album. Some of you really like this eh? I can understand why some think he's brilliant as there's a lot going on, it's very polished and clever as you really don't know what to expect from within each song let alone song to song. I can see this is going to take several listens for me to really warm up to this as I can't figure out if it's truly great music or more of a guy trying really hard to impress us with his genius.

[Puppet Guy]

I'm listening to the latest Devin Townsend album. Some of you really like this eh? I can understand why some think he's brilliant as there's a lot going on, it's very polished and clever as you really don't know what to expect from within each song let alone song to song. I can see this is going to take several listens for me to really warm up to this as I can't figure out if it's truly great music or more of a guy trying really hard to impress us with his genius.


It's an album that takes a few listens, for sure. If nothing else you have to admire his audacity and effort. I personally love the record.

[devo22]

saw Jinjer live tonight. If you have the chance to see them, do yourselves a favor and go for it ... they are super-awesome, even more so in concert. The band is tight and their timing is just perfect, and Tatiana, well, that woman is absolutely incredible. Switching between cleans and growls and having both sound great is incredibly hard, and she makes it look it easy. Wonderful performance, sadly a relatively short set (TesseracT was the main act, but most people were there for Jinjer and TesseracT had to deal with an almost half-empty room).

some pics and videos:


https://streamable.com/s6u1m
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https://streamable.com/rmkt3

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[Erick Estrada]

I have tickets for their October concert at Dickens.

[dammage79]

crazy that half of 2019 is gone already! Time flies. Lots of great music so far this year, at least in my opinion - and some great albums are yet to come (Tool, Alter Bridge, Babymetal, Chevelle, Deftones, Jinjer, Mastodon, Be'Lakor, Band-Maid, Russian Circles etc ... okay, some of them might actually come in 2020, but I'm still optimistic :Dhttps://forum.calgarypuck.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7). Some of my favourites (both rock and metal) so far:

Eluveitie - Deathwalker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaNfmNFrLQY)
Cellar Darling - Insomnia (live) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV-uzJQN3mU)
Amon Amarth - Crack the Sky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cLFdIzMhn8)
Soen - Covenant (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV13GZznfew)
Baroness - Borderline (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQX_oVVORFU)
In Flames - I, the Mask (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0sujFluBlE)
Swallow the Sun - The Crimson Crown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEVHFtFUIss)
Babymetal - Elevator Girl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN-2rPEYUUo)
Mark Morton ft. Chester Bennington - Cross Off (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv8oTQWaxwc)
Frozen Crown - Neverending (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o0imRANjm0)
Tyr - Sunset Shore (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oAt3mBEKRk)
Russian Circles - Arluck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79btD88nFbY)

New Russian Circles you say eh? Thay grabbed my attention. Thay will pair nicely with the new TOOL.

[devo22]

Alien Weaponrys new tracks are pretty good. Really liked their first album.

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[PaperBagger'14]

Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy and At the Gates are playing a show in Calgary this October for anyone interested.

[Erick Estrada]

I was thinking about going but I already have tickets for four different concerts (Ghost, Lacuna Coil, Delain, and Jinjer) from end of Sept to late October. I like some Arch Enemy songs but I can only handle that kind of singing in small doses. I like that Jinjer breaks up the growls with bridges in most of their songs which at least to me makes them more enjoyable to listen.

New video from Lacuna Coil (my favorite Italian band) in Calgary Oct. 6. Great band. Lets get out and support these bands!

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[PaperBagger'14]

And fair enough about screaming, metal is a weird type of music to get into at a baseline. I personally could listen to cookie monster screaming all day long.

That's probably part of the reason one of my favourite bands recently has been whitechapel. I was also at the children of bodom show earlier this year and completely lucked out and got to have drinks after the show with the whole band.

[dammage79]

Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy and At the Gates are playing a show in Calgary this October for anyone interested.

Oh i hope that same tour stops in Vancouver. That's two bucket list bands in one show. At the Gates being the big one for me followed by Amon Amarth. Seen Arch Enemy a long time ago in a plane hangar in Calgary with Bullet for my Valentine and Cradle of Filth.

[devo22]

only month to go until the new Tool album drops :) today they've announced the title: "Fear Inoculum". And they've also announced that their albums will finally be available on streaming services this Friday. About time!

[Matata]

Tool hasn't released an album in 13 years, so I'm really interested in hearing where they go with it. Their evolution as a band seemed to plateau around Schism and 10,000 days. Will it be a masterpiece over a decade in the making? Or will it be a complete mess performed by disinterested musicians?

[dissentowner]

New King Diamond album forthcoming called The Institute. During the Europe tour he is currently on he released a new track called Masquerade Of Madness. First new KD song in like 11 years! I like it, sounds like old school KD from the 80's.


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