Interesting. I'll probably still check them out. I've had a soft spot for them ever since I saw them support Mastodon.
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I think of all the times in the year, I always prefer January/February time the most. Y'know, you're not compromised by having to end of year cram and stuff like that and can basically appreciate everything more. I think if I was making my end of year list now the top 10 would be significantly different to the one which I ended up with.
For one I think DEP would be #1. Just a stellar album. Oceansize would be way higher, Taint aswell.
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QUOTE(James D @ Jan 18 2008, 08:35 PM) [snapback]556610[/snapback]
For one I think DEP would be #1. Just a stellar album. Oceansize would be way higher, Taint aswell.
I still haven't got my fucking tickets.
Must...stop...buying...records...
Do it!
Mine were only £15 including booking fee.
Mine were only £15 including booking fee.
I'm listening to the new Saviours album now and it's sounding pretty good to me. The last 2 minutes of "Narcotic Sea" are incredible. Looking forward to their show with High On Fire in a couple weeks.
Oh, did you get your Baroness viynl yet?
I got my Relapse copy on CD and is that artwork ever great? I can only imagine how pretty that cover is for a "12.
I got my Relapse copy on CD and is that artwork ever great? I can only imagine how pretty that cover is for a "12.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 17 2008, 12:30 PM) [snapback]555607[/snapback]
I might have met you..I recall meeting someone on the balcony as i was up there for the 2nd night after not liking the moshing.
btw, that http://www.enterthefortress.com site may have the album available to stream soon..just a rumor/thought.
btw, that http://www.enterthefortress.com site may have the album available to stream soon..just a rumor/thought.
Are you Gavin's Uncle Joe?!
Thanks for the link, I'll check that.
QUOTE(James D @ Jan 18 2008, 08:50 PM) [snapback]556627[/snapback]
Oh, did you get your Baroness viynl yet?
I got my Relapse copy on CD and is that artwork ever great? I can only imagine how pretty that cover is for a "12.
I got my Relapse copy on CD and is that artwork ever great? I can only imagine how pretty that cover is for a "12.
I emailed Mr. Hyperrealist and he said they're not done yet. Apparently there is a lot of poshness and frilly bits that have to travel from artisan to artisan in order to get them made. I am expecting specialness.
[edit] But if I have to wait this long for Tron, for whatever reason, I will kill.
What's wrong with buying a CD?
They're tinny and horrible.
QUOTE(Capt. Midnight @ Jan 18 2008, 05:41 PM) [snapback]556744[/snapback]
They're tinny and horrible.
Hint: Play them with CD players, not turntables.
Ah... CD's are fine. Invest in a decent sound system and they're more than listenable, especially if you're ignorant to wonders of viynl which I am.
I very well change my tune when I eventually get a turn table, mind you.
I very well change my tune when I eventually get a turn table, mind you.
QUOTE(James D @ Jan 19 2008, 01:34 AM) [snapback]556776[/snapback]
Ah... CD's are fine. Invest in a decent sound system and they're more than listenable
They're definitely listenable; that's how I managed for so long. In terms of decent system, yeah got B&W speakers, Cyrus amp etc...
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I very well change my tune when I eventually get a turn table, mind you.
I have numerous albums on both CD and vinyl and the vast, vast majority of the time the 12 kills the CD.
I'm sure I'd feel the same way if I had my turntable back up and running. I've procrastinated getting a new stylus for about a decade.
Hey Sask, new To-mera has leaked. Apparently they've got a new keyboardist which is unfortunate, as I liked the original guys jazzy leanings, but I'm hoping it builds on the debut.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 13 2008, 05:22 PM) [snapback]552241[/snapback]
not sure if it's been mentioned here yet, but Simone Simons was diagnosed with MRSA and a lot of the Epica tour dates are not gonna happen soon. She can't go on the road right now. Hopefully her recovery will go well.
Another blow to symphonic metal, as the main songwriter/guitarist for After Forever is suffering from physical issues due to stress and the band is taking at least a year's hiatus while he completely stays away from music.
QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Jan 18 2008, 07:44 PM) [snapback]556800[/snapback]
Hey Sask, new To-mera has leaked. Apparently they've got a new keyboardist which is unfortunate, as I liked the original guys jazzy leanings, but I'm hoping it builds on the debut.
This sounds pretty cool! I have to admit that I don't listen to a lot of metal with "pretty" female vocals. I suppose I should get over that at some point. I do, after all, enjoy Made out of Babies......
To-Mera's pretty unique - part prog, part symphonic, part goth, definitely more aggressive at times than most female-fronted metal bands, and I'm happy to report they still have a jazz element to their sound. They have a kick-ass rhythm section.
QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Jan 18 2008, 08:16 PM) [snapback]556813[/snapback]
To-Mera's pretty unique - part prog, part symphonic, part goth, definitely more aggressive at times than most female-fronted metal bands, and I'm happy to report they still have a jazz element to their sound. They have a kick-ass rhythm section.
I suppose while we're on the topic of female-fronted metal, everyone who hasn't heard of them should check out Made Out of Babies.
http://www.myspace.com/madeoutofbabies
....and the less metal side project Battle of Mice
http://www.myspace.com/battleofmice
A To-Mera salmon would be hugely appreciated if anyone can manage it. I loved their debut.
Edit: I heart Julie Christmas.
Also, the new, long-awaited Leviathan album is good to go, apparently. Moribund just sent out the word.
Edit: I heart Julie Christmas.
Also, the new, long-awaited Leviathan album is good to go, apparently. Moribund just sent out the word.
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 18 2008, 11:31 PM) [snapback]556819[/snapback]
A To-Mera salmon would be hugely appreciated if anyone can manage it. I loved their debut.
Here's where I got it from:
http://crom-diosesdelmetal.blogspot.com/20...sions-2008.html
Edit - Fuck, there's a breakdown section in Asylum complete with sax solo that's awesome. This band is great.
QUOTE(velocity @ Jan 18 2008, 04:59 PM) [snapback]556638[/snapback]
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 17 2008, 12:30 PM) [snapback]555607[/snapback]
I might have met you..I recall meeting someone on the balcony as i was up there for the 2nd night after not liking the moshing.
btw, that http://www.enterthefortress.com site may have the album available to stream soon..just a rumor/thought.
btw, that http://www.enterthefortress.com site may have the album available to stream soon..just a rumor/thought.
Are you Gavin's Uncle Joe?!
Thanks for the link, I'll check that.
uh..no..I did encounter Dino's cousin from I believe it was Louisiana a year or 2 ago
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 18 2008, 07:05 PM) [snapback]556791[/snapback]
I'm sure I'd feel the same way if I had my turntable back up and running. I've procrastinated getting a new stylus for about a decade.
Haha, sounds familiar. Never did get that stylus and switched over to cds instead.
Well I've got a stack of thrash on the way and it's gonna be great. Pics to come when they do. Probably a week or so, as I'm sourcing from different dealers.
Sound quality aside, getting a record deck in has totally revitalised my passion for music. Like it needed revitalising.
Sound quality aside, getting a record deck in has totally revitalised my passion for music. Like it needed revitalising.
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 18 2008, 11:31 PM) [snapback]556819[/snapback]
Also, the new, long-awaited Leviathan album is good to go, apparently. Moribund just sent out the word.
Awesome, I've been waiting forever on that one.
A bit of info on the upcoming Boris record. Not sure what's up with Atsuo's hair in that pic...
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BORIS 'Smile'
Released: March 7
3,000 yen ($28 us)
DIWPHALANX/PX-173
Produced by Hiroshi Ishihara (ex-WHITE HEAVEN / THE STARS)
(Translated Track listing)
1. Message
2. BUZZ-IN
3. 放て!
4. Flower Sun Rain (PYG cover song)
5. Next Saturn
6. Dead destination
7. You put up your umbrella
8. Full Song
Ah so it is "BORIS" then, cool. Also, I had no idea it was going to be out as a soon as March. This is good news.
that Brain Drills may be the fastest shit I've ever heard. Did anyone else check them out? http://myspace.com/braindrills
I am checking a band right now which sounds promising..compared to Behemoth among others. "Hate"
http://www.myspace.com/hatepoland
no shock, they are from Poland too. I just hope a leak of their new album doesn't have the watermarks that files on their myspace does.
I am checking a band right now which sounds promising..compared to Behemoth among others. "Hate"
http://www.myspace.com/hatepoland
no shock, they are from Poland too. I just hope a leak of their new album doesn't have the watermarks that files on their myspace does.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 19 2008, 05:24 PM) [snapback]557125[/snapback]
that Brain Drills may be the fastest shit I've ever heard. Did anyone else check them out? http://myspace.com/braindrills
I am checking a band right now which sounds promising..compared to Behemoth among others. "Hate"
http://www.myspace.com/hatepoland
no shock, they are from Poland too. I just hope a leak of their new album doesn't have the watermarks that files on their myspace does.
I am checking a band right now which sounds promising..compared to Behemoth among others. "Hate"
http://www.myspace.com/hatepoland
no shock, they are from Poland too. I just hope a leak of their new album doesn't have the watermarks that files on their myspace does.
I did give 'em a listen. Not sure how I feel about them. Perhaps a li'l to fast and spazzy.
Do you like Psyopus? http://www.myspace.com/psyopus
I get a similar feel from them. It's Like Behold..... the Arctopus with screaming.
Psyopus are step beyond what I find enjoyable.
Incredible, and I really do mean incredible, musicians.
Incredible, and I really do mean incredible, musicians.
QUOTE(James D @ Jan 20 2008, 05:38 AM) [snapback]557289[/snapback]
Psyopus are step beyond what I find enjoyable.
Incredible, and I really do mean incredible, musicians.
Incredible, and I really do mean incredible, musicians.
You're familiar with Behold.... the Arctopus and Dysrhythmia, right?
Psyopus is ridiculously talented. All talent aside, I can't listen to more than two songs in a row without changing the CD.
Psyopus and BTA I've known about but haven't gotten around to checking out. I guess it's a matter of if you like crazy-technical music that is being that way for the most part for the sake-of being technical. I mean I dunno if Brain Drill is gonna be an album I'll put on everyday or for how long, but for what it is, it's got my interest.
Another band I checked out last night that I am intrigued by is this Canadian band
Martyr http://www.myspace.com/martyrcanada
any fans? Their most recent album from 2006 "Feeding the Abscess" is the one I'm gonna checkout soon.
Another band I checked out last night that I am intrigued by is this Canadian band
Martyr http://www.myspace.com/martyrcanada
any fans? Their most recent album from 2006 "Feeding the Abscess" is the one I'm gonna checkout soon.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 19 2008, 07:24 PM) [snapback]557125[/snapback]
that Brain Drills may be the fastest shit I've ever heard. Did anyone else check them out? http://myspace.com/braindrills
brain drills make some ridiculously fucking fast and technical shit. lol
they sure do.
Apparently, the release date for the new Opeth album is to be May 30th.
Apparently, the release date for the new Opeth album is to be May 30th.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 20 2008, 02:22 PM) [snapback]557451[/snapback]
Apparently, the release date for the new Opeth album is to be May 30th.
Opeth had a listening session this weekend for the press. My editor went, so I hope to find out just how good this album is. Akerfeldt is still mentioning how Scott Walker's The Drift was a major influence (someone here posted the interview a year ago where they first mentioned it), so that's extremely encouraging.
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 20 2008, 04:38 PM) [snapback]557459[/snapback]
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 20 2008, 02:22 PM) [snapback]557451[/snapback]
Apparently, the release date for the new Opeth album is to be May 30th.
Opeth had a listening session this weekend for the press. My editor went, so I hope to find out just how good this album is. Akerfeldt is still mentioning how Scott Walker's The Drift was a major influence (someone here posted the interview a year ago where they first mentioned it), so that's extremely encouraging.
yeah he's mentioned Walker and that album a handful of times in blogs and interviews. I may need to check more of it out just for that reason.
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 20 2008, 03:08 PM) [snapback]557476[/snapback]
yeah he's mentioned Walker and that album a handful of times in blogs and interviews. I may need to check more of it out just for that reason.
The Drift is one of the very best albums of 06, that's for sure. Hugely, hugely recommended.
Savatage's "Handful of Rain" reissued as this?
Amazon.com: Rock Masters: MP3 Downloads: Savatage
wtf is this?..
"Rock Masters" sounds more like along the lines of some kind of series of issues..typically compilations and reissues.
It's nowhere listed on their website, nor Wikipedia or Rateyourmusic.com
the artwork isn't even the same.
Is this some company, Carinco AG, buying the rights and re-issuing it without the band's consent to use the title and artwork?
Amazon.com: Rock Masters: MP3 Downloads: Savatage
wtf is this?..
"Rock Masters" sounds more like along the lines of some kind of series of issues..typically compilations and reissues.
It's nowhere listed on their website, nor Wikipedia or Rateyourmusic.com
the artwork isn't even the same.
Is this some company, Carinco AG, buying the rights and re-issuing it without the band's consent to use the title and artwork?
The Sword - Gods of the Earth
CODE
http://www.mediafire.com/?a43th1myjgz
QUOTE(Weakling @ Jan 19 2008, 09:17 AM) [snapback]556891[/snapback]
Not sure what's up with Atsuo's hair in that pic...
They look like a Yeah Yeah Yeahs tribute band.
QUOTE(Weakling @ Jan 21 2008, 11:22 AM) [snapback]557779[/snapback]
The Sword - Gods of the Earth
Damn--I want to hear this so bad, but I can't risk downloading it at work--and my laptop is shot & yet to be replaced.CODE
http://www.mediafire.com/?a43th1myjgz
Just when I thought this band couldn't take their Monster-Manual aesthetic (as Vivian aptly put it) any further, they've posted a sample on their myspace called "Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians."
So the new Opeth album is apprently incredible. Here's one firsthand account, lifted from ilx:
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The new Opeth album is fucking amazing. I can't even describe how much of a simultaneous leap forward and left turn it is. One thing it's not is More Ghost Reveries. It opens with an acoustic song featuring a female co-vocalist (the new drummer's girlfriend, Natasha something). There's another song (sorry, I don't know titles on any of 'em - don't even know if titles are final yet) that sounds like the Moody Blues with occasional outbursts of loud guitar. And the second track on the disc (there are seven in all, adding up to a 55-minute running time) has possibly the most aggressive death parts they've ever recorded, plus a piano interlude, insane rhythmic shifts and unbelievable drumming from Axenrot - the whole track is like one big "here I am, fuck you" to anybody who's gonna bitch about Lopez's absence. Plus strings. Lots of strings on the album, and oboes, flutes, church organ and various other keyboard sounds. Seriously, it's such a melange of prog and symphonic rock styles and sonic touchstones, but at the same time it's heavy as fuck when it wants to be.
^^damn..I want to hear it even more now!
dredg:
just read the info about studio-time was not the case this month, and they hit the studio MARCH 1ST They have chosen a producer. However this may mean the new record may not be released til later..like the fall.
dredg:
just read the info about studio-time was not the case this month, and they hit the studio MARCH 1ST They have chosen a producer. However this may mean the new record may not be released til later..like the fall.
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 21 2008, 10:12 AM) [snapback]557925[/snapback]
So the new Opeth album is apprently incredible. Here's one firsthand account, lifted from ilx:
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The new Opeth album is fucking amazing. I can't even describe how much of a simultaneous leap forward and left turn it is. One thing it's not is More Ghost Reveries. It opens with an acoustic song featuring a female co-vocalist (the new drummer's girlfriend, Natasha something). There's another song (sorry, I don't know titles on any of 'em - don't even know if titles are final yet) that sounds like the Moody Blues with occasional outbursts of loud guitar. And the second track on the disc (there are seven in all, adding up to a 55-minute running time) has possibly the most aggressive death parts they've ever recorded, plus a piano interlude, insane rhythmic shifts and unbelievable drumming from Axenrot - the whole track is like one big "here I am, fuck you" to anybody who's gonna bitch about Lopez's absence. Plus strings. Lots of strings on the album, and oboes, flutes, church organ and various other keyboard sounds. Seriously, it's such a melange of prog and symphonic rock styles and sonic touchstones, but at the same time it's heavy as fuck when it wants to be.
Sounds perfect. I wonder if that's Natasha Schneider?
"A-one and a-two and a-chick-a-boom a-chick!"
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That Opeth album sounds mouth watering. Some of the heaviest stuff they've ever done? wow
So albums that I am officially looking forward to:
Ghengis Tron, Mastodon, Opeth, Boris, Soilent Green... what else? Protest the Hero, maybe?
So albums that I am officially looking forward to:
Ghengis Tron, Mastodon, Opeth, Boris, Soilent Green... what else? Protest the Hero, maybe?
A big fuck yeah Burzum for the Sword link. I'm three tracks in and it's kicking my ass. Very similar to the debut but a little heavier with sparer production.
I actually posted that Sword the other day in the Salmon thread, but forgot to here. I probably won't be hearing it til tomorrow at work.
QUOTE(Saskadelphia @ Jan 21 2008, 05:30 PM) [snapback]558183[/snapback]
"A-one and a-two and a-chick-a-boom a-chick!"
Awesome, but they should have had Cookie Monster doing the vocals.QUOTE(James D @ Jan 21 2008, 06:14 PM) [snapback]558267[/snapback]
That Opeth album sounds mouth watering. Some of the heaviest stuff they've ever done? wow
So albums that I am officially looking forward to:
Ghengis Tron, Mastodon, Opeth, Boris, Soilent Green... what else? Protest the Hero, maybe?
So albums that I am officially looking forward to:
Ghengis Tron, Mastodon, Opeth, Boris, Soilent Green... what else? Protest the Hero, maybe?
Meshuggah? Sculptured?
edit: just noticed Meshuggah's 'Obzen" is to be released on March 11th. Here's the tracklist:
1. Combustion
2. Electric Red
3. Bleed
4. Lethargica
5. ObZen
6. This Spiteful Snake
7. Pineal Gland Optics
8. Pravus
9. Dancers To A Discordant System
did it leak?
QUOTE(Soundscape @ Jan 21 2008, 06:57 PM) [snapback]558311[/snapback]
1. Combustion
2. Electric Red
3. Bleed
4. Lethargica
5. ObZen
6. This Spiteful Snake
7. Pineal Gland Optics
8. Pravus
9. Dancers To A Discordant System
did it leak?
2. Electric Red
3. Bleed
4. Lethargica
5. ObZen
6. This Spiteful Snake
7. Pineal Gland Optics
8. Pravus
9. Dancers To A Discordant System
did it leak?
Salmon
fuck..PTH's FORTRESS may finally be Salmoned too.
59 MB...that can't be a very good-sounding rip. Reminds me of the crappy Dimmu Borgir rip that was leaked last year.
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