Metal Thread V - Defenders of the Faith

[Moff Chumley]

So, I'm currently in between bands at a Kylesa/Rwake/The Sword concert. Kylesa was absurdly good, and Running Red was the highlight of my night.

Sounds fun. I'd love to see Kylesa live, I must've listened to Static Tensions fifteen times in the last couple of months...

Master of Puppets as Metallica's peak? No wonder I disagree with you so much

Justice was a good album, don't get me wrong. I'm not a fan of The Black Album, though. But Metallica's first three albums... man, I'm not really a thrash fan, generally, but those three albums are terrific. Especially Lightning and Puppets.

Also not liking Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere in Time or Seventh Son is madness ...

I'm not a fan of melodic metal in general. To each his own, right? Seriously, I don't understand why you guys react that way to people who have differing taste.

[ex cathedra]

Sounds fun. I'd love to see Kylesa live, I must've listened to Static Tensions fifteen times in the last couple of months...

It was quite good, though I left like 20 minutes into The Sword's set. It was a bit too Black Sabbath/Sleep-esque for me at the time, and a buddy of mine fell asleep during the set. I'm actually fairly certain that Kylesa played most, if not all, of the first half of Static Tensions. I know that they played Scapegoat, Unnatural Awareness, and Running Red. I believe that I recognized Insomnia For Months and Said and Done, as well.

Also, I had no idea that anyone in Kylesa could use a theremin.

[Klose_the_Sith]

Justice was a good album, don't get me wrong. I'm not a fan of The Black Album, though. But Metallica's first three albums... man, I'm not really a thrash fan, generally, but those three albums are terrific. Especially Lightning and Puppets.

I just mean I can't imagine how anyone could like Master of Puppets so much. The unnecessarily long songs which nearly loop themselves coupled with less amazing riffs than Lightning ... eh.

Lightning is the only Metallica album I still like, though. The rest just sounds too boring after my Megadeth binge.

I'm not a fan of melodic metal in general. To each his own, right? Seriously, I don't understand why you guys react that way to people who have differing taste.

I put it in small size because while it's madness to me doesn't mean that I think it's too serious. It's just put there at the end to needle at you a little (this happens a lot among Metalheads I know, what with all the arguments and such). I'm sorry if it came off as a bit personal, but we're generally an arrogant, spirited and stubborn lot

That said, I don't see how Powerslave or Piece of Mind are more melodic than Beast, at least to a degree that'd turn you off. Seventh Son? Yeah, I can see how that might be an issue ...

[Killer Angel]

I'm not a fan of melodic metal in general. To each his own, right? Seriously, I don't understand why you guys react that way to people who have differing taste.

Speaking for myself, I apologize for not having put a . I was saying it in a light tone.

But what puzzles me, is that I easlity understand someone not listening too much melodic metal, or someone "hating" growl, and so on... what's strange, is someone liking Number... but not Piece of mind. The sound and the style don't differ so much, so, if you like the former, you should appreciate the latter. Imo.

I just mean I can't imagine how anyone could like Master of Puppets so much. The unnecessarily long songs which nearly loop themselves coupled with less amazing riffs than Lightning ... eh.

Lightning is the only Metallica album I still like, though.

Master is a masterpiece, but yeah, Lightning is far better.

[grimbold]

I think that Swashbuckled was intentionally what it was, it seemed to be making fun of Swashbuckle, and the non-pirate lyrics they mix in with the pirate stuff. I'll be the first to admit, I have not listened to very much Swashbuckle (I plan to fix that, though they don't seem like my bottle o' rum).

And congratulations grimbold, I hope you get that interview, your review had a lot of truth in it.

Anyone have any recommendations for epic death metal, something similar to Ex Deo perhaps?

i like swashbuckle but feel they could be more piratey in their sound

i am still waitng for Bowes to reply, I am still really hoping this will break through

Also Whoracles band Frozen Infinity might make your day. Theres also a group called Lasquailles Shroud

[thedavo]

I love a lot of Maiden's material, but I put Somewhere In Time on when I was heading to work this morning and remembered why I haven't listened to it for ages. Powerslave has recently overtaken Seventh Son of a Seventh Son as my favourite Maiden album though, and Brave New World is easily the best thing they've put out since Bruce re-joined.

On the subject of Metallica, I think the first five albums are all great, and Ride The Lightening is definitely my favourite of theirs. I'm also one of the weird people who loves the S&M album, which a few of my diehard Metallica-fan friends absolutely hate. I'd rather listen to Anthrax's Amongst The Living though, it's a lot more fun, and I think has great songs from start to finish, whereas RTL has some good and some awesome tracks.

Right now I'm listening to Emperor's In The Nightside Eclipse. One of the finest black metal albums ever.

[Faulty]

Right now I'm listening to Emperor's In The Nightside Eclipse. One of the finest black metal albums ever.

That and Emperor are the pinnacle of Emperor's career. So good. Edit: As the Shadows Rise is probably close to or on par with those two releases now that I consider it.

[Moff Chumley]

Don't get me wrong, I think Lightning is way better. Even the first one, possibly. But After Master, things took a sharp dive, from my point of view... and honestly, the only reason I like Number of the Beast at all is because of the nostalgia, I played it over and over in middle school. I didn't have any other Maiden, so I can hardly nostalgia over it now, can I?

Sabbath's better than all of 'em put together, though.

[grimbold]

Sabbath's better than all of 'em put together, though.

well obviously

[FlashRah]

You guys picked up that new Havok LP? Pretty awesome stuff.

[grimbold]

http://theneologist.bandcamp.com/alb...-your-universe

just found this band

pretty amazing huh?

[eyeofsaulot]

Apparently Seth Putnam of the infamous grindcore band A.C. has died.


...I don't really have any strong feelings about this. I just figured I'd share the metal-related news.

[PsychedelicBard]

http://theneologist.bandcamp.com/alb...-your-universe

just found this band

pretty amazing huh?

Yes, very cool. A bit generic, but still awesome.

As for Seth, I was never a fan of his band, or grindcore in general, but I wonder what the rest of the band will do now.

[Moff Chumley]

I may not be able to sit through more than three minutes of AxCx at a time, but I have a lot of respect for that man. Say what you will about Seth Putnam, but the dude had balls of steel. RIP.

[grimbold]

Yes, very cool. A bit generic, but still awesome.

yeah i find them to be more melodic than in flames

[Faulty]

Right now I'm listening to Emperor's In The Nightside Eclipse. One of the finest black metal albums ever.

You may find this band interesting. I'm not sure it's as good as ITNE/Emperor/ATSR, but it's definitely high quality raw symphonic BM.

[grimbold]

You may find this band interesting. I'm not sure it's as good as ITNE/Emperor/ATSR, but it's definitely high quality raw symphonic BM.

Oo that is pretty interesting
they're a pretty cool band

[Faulty]

Yeah, it's one of the guys from Puissance. They're a pretty rad Martial Neoclassical group.

[Zocelot]

Just started listening to Lordi tonight. They're decent, and cheesy enough to be a lot of fun. Thoughts?

[Marillion]

So, a friend from college just released a CD with his band, Psychic Faith. What do the Playgrounders think?

Personally, I feel that they're a bit rough (especially the vocals), but musically they're pretty good and they've got potential.

[Killer Angel]

Just started listening to Lordi tonight. They're decent, and cheesy enough to be a lot of fun. Thoughts?

Nice to listen for a while, and fun videos to watch, but imo they grow old very quickly.

[shiram]

Just started listening to Lordi tonight. They're decent, and cheesy enough to be a lot of fun. Thoughts?

I prefer Gwar myself.

[grimbold]

I prefer Gwar myself.

you know
the other day one of my best friends (who only really likes country and the Stones) said'so i was at university the other day and i met the bassist from a band called Gwar
are they good?'
i almost died seeing this unjustness in the world

[Marillion]

I just bought Ihsahn's latest album, After, and I have one thing to say...

Holy saxophone, Batman!

[grimbold]

i just got an advance copy of the new in flames album
i am about to go listen to it...
gulp

[Faulty]

I just bought Ihsahn's latest album, After, and I have one thing to say...

Holy saxophone, Batman!

What the hell? Seriously. What. At least it's nice to know that Ihsahn is keeping on with his now long standing tradition of throwing various kinds of wank and noodling together hapzardly to sound avant-garde. Was some of that sax over... chugga chugga riffing?

[grimbold]

oh dear god
oh dear god have mercy
i am nine tracks in
dear god
this is
not good
D:

[Faulty]

oh dear god
oh dear god have mercy
i am nine tracks in
dear god
this is
not good
D:

May I politely ask, what were you expecting?

[Marillion]

What the hell? Seriously. What. At least it's nice to know that Ihsahn is keeping on with his now long standing tradition of throwing various kinds of wank and noodling together hapzardly to sound avant-garde. Was some of that sax over... chugga chugga riffing?

...

I like it.

[Faulty]

...

I like it.

Hey man, there's no accounting for taste. Just my opinion and I didn't mean to make any sort of judgment about your aesthetic values, just that song.

As a bit of an olive branch, you might find Ephel Duath to be an interesting listen. They're very jazzy.