Official METAL Thread

[btbam]

I just checked and it seems the commentary video has been taken down anyway. Devin wasn't supposed to put it up yet.

Also, what are your thoughts on City? A lot of people seem to think that's his best, and while it has some fantastic songs on it, I think it's slightly overrated, but still very good.

1 are you sure it was devins? His youtube is poopynugetteer...yes i know the name...but i swear its his.

2 City is a solid album, you have some incredible songs on that album like "all hail the new flesh" and "AAA" are both amazing. Its a bit too manic though. Its heavy as all hell, its brutal and has amazing songs but it really is chaotic.

[Nick_Scryer]

Just heard a song called "More!" off of Epicloud by Devin Townsend. BLEW MY FUCKING LOAD.

Seriously kick ass.

[btbam]

Just heard a song called "More!" off of Epicloud by Devin Townsend. BLEW MY FUCKING LOAD.

Seriously kick ass.

Haha! Another convert to the church of Devin.

[Nick_Scryer]

Haha! Another convert to the church of Devin.

Nah man, I've been listening to him for years. Wouldn't call myself a major fan but I like a lot of his stuff. Actually listened to the whole Epicloud album now, More! is definitely the best track. Some others are good but nothing really strikes me as incredible.

[btbam]

Nah man, I've been listening to him for years. Wouldn't call myself a major fan but I like a lot of his stuff. Actually listened to the whole Epicloud album now, More! is definitely the best track. Some others are good but nothing really strikes me as incredible.

I havn't listened to it yet. I'm prob gonna wait til i get the album. I have heard a few songs though. "Back where we belong" via a youtube video he released a while back. "Lucky Animals" and the new version of "kingdom" through his "By a Thread" live DVDs. I'm a great fan of Kingdom in the live version. Everybody is just rocking out so hard.




BTW, if somebody is looking for some very Dream Theater-esque prog metal, I suggest you check out Nine by Circus Maximus. I think you guys will enjoy it. If you're a long time DT listener i think you'll find great comfort in this album. I've drifted away from the virtuoso guitar stuff and prog metal bands just because i find it kind of overtly cheesy, but i'll still listen. This is probably the best song off the album.

[Ixion]

Here are the latest four Metal albums I listened to...



Strapping Young Lad - The New Black



Genre: Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal

Released: 2006

Rating: 4/5

Similar to their self-titled album, this is strong the entire way through yet doesn't really contain any spectacular songs. Overall, this album is a bit more restrained and more tuneful than usual for this band, which some may prefer.



Cryptopsy - None So Vile



Genre: Technical Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal

Released: 1996

Rating: 4.5/5

Considered one of the definitive Death Metal albums, this did not disappoint me. Even though the vocals don't really add much to the experience (for me at least), everything else about these songs are just so impressive. This album manages to be extremely brutal, yet technically interesting the entire time. And while some may argue the songs here are too similar, the album is short enough to not overstay its welcome.



Queensrÿche - Operation: Mindcrime



Genre: Progressive Metal, Heavy Metal

Released: 1988

Rating: 4.5/5

If Iron Maiden added a narrative to one of their 80s albums, this would be the result. Certainly not a bad thing by any means, as that's basically what Queensrÿche does here to create one of the most influential Progressive Metal albums of all time. Most of the core songs are just well executed NWOBHM songs, while some nice interludes and an interesting narrative are sprinkled throughout.



Beherit - Drawing Down The Moon



Genre: Black Metal, Dark Ambient

Released: 1993

Rating: 3/5

If you're into quirky and obscure Black Metal, this album is for you. Beherit mix Black Metal, Doom Metal, and Dark Ambient to create some pretty unique songs. However, a good portion of this album is rather standard and skip-able, but you'll still find some very groovy and atmospheric songs. Definitely an interesting album, even if it's not executed perfectly the entire way through.

[DarkVincent07]

I don't know if I got this band directly from this thread or from one of the websites you mentioned Ix, but they are amazing. This song is from their newest album - which I've heard a good 20 times now. Just got the rest of their albums and am about to give them a listen. So much talent I don't even know what genre they would be

[Ixion]

Disarmonia Mundi is Melodic Death Metal. They even have the same singer as Soilwork. And similar to Soilwork, they have some Metalcore influences, primarily the cleanly sung choruses.

[DarkVincent07]

Disarmonia Mundi is Melodic Death Metal. They even have the same singer as Soilwork. And similar to Soilwork, they have some Metalcore influences, primarily the cleanly sung choruses.

That explains why I like them so much ><

But yeah I've been listening to a lot of them, Children of Bodom and Machine Head this week

[R_Mac_1]

Just saw this video on another site and it cracked me up so I thought I'd post it.

[Nick_Scryer]

If you guys have never heard of Pro-Pain I would advise checking them out if you like simple but head banging riffage!


You may have heard this song before >

[DarkVincent07]

Just saw this video on another site and it cracked me up so I thought I'd post it.

I was enjoying this so much I released 2/3 of the way through that I wasn't even paying attention to the music

[Nick_Scryer]

After a few full listens, I love this album. This and Divine are my favs.

[Ixion]

I've always had a lot of Ozzy songs, but now I've finally listened to the albums...



Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1980

Rating: 4/5

Half of this album consists of some of Ozzy's best and most memorable songs, while the other half is solid classic metal, but nothing too special. The intro to "Mr. Crowley" is such a cool moment, that I wish Ozzy explored that sound more on this album.


Ozzy Osbourne - Diary Of A Madman



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1981

Rating: 4/5

Randy Rhoads' guitar playing is more developed and less raw here. Every song is very solid, so this is more consistant than its predecessor, but the album never quite reaches the heights of the debut.


Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1991

Rating: 4/5

Zakk Wylde makes this a bit heavier and more modern than the first two albums I listened to. Since this album sports more songs than the other two, some of the songs, while still good, feel a bit unnecessary. However, this album also includes some of Ozzy's best work, such as the title track, which is my personal favorite Ozzy song.

[btbam]

I've always had a lot of Ozzy songs, but now I've finally listened to the albums...



Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1980

Rating: 4/5

Half of this album consists of some of Ozzy's best and most memorable songs, while the other half is solid classic metal, but nothing too special. The intro to "Mr. Crowley" is such a cool moment, that I wish Ozzy explored that sound more on this album.


Ozzy Osbourne - Diary Of A Madman



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1981

Rating: 4/5

Randy Rhoads' guitar playing is more developed and less raw here. Every song is very solid, so this is more consistant than its predecessor, but the album never quite reaches the heights of the debut.


Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears



Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Released: 1991

Rating: 4/5

Zakk Wylde makes this a bit heavier and more modern than the first two albums I listened to. Since this album sports more songs than the other two, some of the songs, while still good, feel a bit unnecessary. However, this album also includes some of Ozzy's best work, such as the title track, which is my personal favorite Ozzy song.

Mr. Crowley is a classic. That song is just 100 percent Ozzy. Jizzed when i heard it in Brutal Legend.

[btbam]

http://www.altpress.com/aptv/video/v...me_astral_body

Between the Buried and Me premiered a new video for their upcoming album due out early Roctober. It is really deep in the proggy weeds and features some incredible cataclysmic events for the Earth. Must watch.

[R_Mac_1]

I'm on my first listen of Between the Buried and Me's Parallax II, but so far I'm really liking it.

[Ixion]

I haven't been able to listen to any metal lately, or music in general, because my ears are still hurting and ringing from the Coheed concert I went to a month ago. Hopefully they get better soon. I needz za metalz!

[Ixion]

Mother of god...

[Beast of Bourbon]

Girls aren't metal

Tapatalkin'

[RaY_210]

I haven't been able to listen to any metal lately, or music in general, because my ears are still hurting and ringing from the Coheed concert I went to a month ago. Hopefully they get better soon. I needz za metalz!

Yikes! Still man? Have you gone to get it checked out?

Haven't seen a good show in a while, so pretty pumped to go to 2 in less than a month! Gonna go check out Hellyeah this Sunday, then got the Deftones on Nov. 15th! Can't wait!

[Ixion]

Yikes! Still man? Have you gone to get it checked out?

Yeah, I saw my ENT a couple weeks ago and he just said to wear ear plugs for a few days and give them a rest. But that didn't do anything. I'm going to a dental specialist this saturday though to see if I have TMJ, which is where your ear/jaw nerve hurts, you have ringing, and dizziness (which I all have), due to teeth grinding. Let's see if that's the problem. Perhaps I'm grinding my teeth and that's sustaining the issues.

[adamp93]

I saw Trivium for the 2nd time last night! They were as awesome as last time!! I may even be in the video for Watch the World Burn

[RaY_210]

Yeah, I saw my ENT a couple weeks ago and he just said to wear ear plugs for a few days and give them a rest. But that didn't do anything. I'm going to a dental specialist this saturday though to see if I have TMJ, which is where your ear/jaw nerve hurts, you have ringing, and dizziness (which I all have), due to teeth grinding. Let's see if that's the problem. Perhaps I'm grinding my teeth and that's sustaining the issues.

Oh alright, well hoping its treatable and you get it fixed soon

[DarkVincent07]

Mother of god...

wow. is it wierd ive been listening to arch enemy for like 5 years and didnt know the singer was female hahah