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Captain13
11-05-2012, 03:46 PM
I think RZ can support a heavy metal thread. This thread is to share heavy music. I invision this thread covering classic metal, thrash, nu-metal, black metal and any other heavy music there is. I kind of stole this idea from the AOR thread I like so much. The point is not to tell someone what sucks, but to share what you like. Although you do not have to post links, they are appreciated (I will listen to every one that is posted). Also, anyone wanting to share news (new releases, live performances, deaths) this would be a perfect place to do so.

I hope everyone enjoys the first post. They are some of my favorites, from bands spanning from 1970-current.

Black Sabbath-N.I.B.

Simply put, my favorite riff of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOXPSSZkFD0

Metallica-For Whom The Bell Tolls

My favorite song on my favorite Metallica record

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

Danzig-Dirty Black Summer

Love the guitar, love Danzig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kRtTtpG8Ls

Pantera-Drag The Waters

Huge, heavy riff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hx8TW6sYys

Epica-Cry For The Moon

Something completely different. I dig this European symphonic metal. I saw Epica last year, and she (Simone Simons) sounds just as good live as on the CD.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e77tLfkiVn8&feature=related

The above are not necessarily the best artists (or the best by these artists), but a great place to start a thread about heavy metal.

reds1869
11-05-2012, 04:17 PM
As a classical musician who loved metal Metallica's S & M was pretty much the greatest thing that ever happened to my ears.

Dom Heffner
11-05-2012, 08:28 PM
I almost bought a signed Kiss poster from Danzig's son this week lol...

Great picks- love Black Sabbath.

westofyou
11-05-2012, 08:43 PM
I saw Black Sabbath in 1976, they were tanked and horrible

So much promise for that one!

Joseph
11-05-2012, 09:52 PM
\m/

Metallica was my favorite band in high school and then some. I wore a different Metallica t-shirt to school most every day except Fridays which were Good Mourning/Black Friday. I had hair to my ass and played bass in a band. I loved metal. Still do, but for different reasons these days, now its about music more than anger and attitude, though I still love it for those reasons sometimes too.

Captain13
11-05-2012, 10:41 PM
I saw Black Sabbath in 1976, they were tanked and horrible

So much promise for that one!

Sorry for your experience. From what I understand from about '76 until Ozzy left it was a crap chute whether you would get good Sabbath or bad Sabbath live. I didn't see them until they were doing Ozzfest in either 01 or 02. Great show!

gilpdawg
11-06-2012, 01:55 AM
Metal? Isn't that the satan worshipping music? Why, I can't even understand what they are saying. How can you listen to that crap? Kill your mother, rape your dog? That's just a bunch of noise.






Have I covered all the stupid cliches yet? Anyone who says that to me, you aren't clever, you aren't funny, and I hate you. :D

This thread will quickly become my favorite thread on the board most likely. I'm on my phone right now but I will post some cool stuff later.

gilpdawg
11-06-2012, 03:54 AM
Like that Epica above? Not quite as gothic. Little more mainstream sounding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs__gl21PYQ&feature=bf_next&list=ALYL4kY05133on9y-AaGiRO8nzFSTUA22p

I'm only including this because the Knight Rider riff around the 2 minutes in cracks me up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXS5AEZ-8_s

You know how everyone says old bands suck when they do new material? Those people are dumb. This rules.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWy1kFe2oCs

New TESTAMENT!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtP6Brv6CCM

New Kamelot with their excellent new singer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORAc_hx33-Q

My favorite Nightwish song: It will get stuck in your head for days. I'm partial to the live version so that's what I put up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plkM5iQ6BvY

And finally for now....my favorite band in the world....ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVAyXI6kn94


Yeah, I like a lot of different subgenres.

Captain13
11-06-2012, 08:40 AM
[QUOTE=gilpdawg;2774037]Metal? Isn't that the satan worshipping music? Why, I can't even understand what they are saying. How can you listen to that crap? Kill your mother, rape your dog? That's just a bunch of noise.
[QUOTE]

To answer your questions: Yes. Then you aren't listening close enough. I turn it up really loud. No, it's kill your babies and rape your mothers. Is not.

RedFanAlways1966
11-06-2012, 09:37 AM
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090407234221/zelda/images/c/c2/Iron_Maiden.jpg

Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. My two fav bands when I was in high school. Love the two-guitar attack!

LoganBuck
11-06-2012, 01:23 PM
I keep trying to teach my oldest son(10) to play air guitar correctly. He looks really stupid when he plays. It may necessitate a move to air drum set.

Captain13
11-06-2012, 02:20 PM
I keep trying to teach my oldest son(10) to play air guitar correctly. He looks really stupid when he plays. It may necessitate a move to air drum set.

I would have to see that. I didn't know it was possible to not look stupid while playing air guitar, and yes I still play a mean air guitar.

LoganBuck
11-06-2012, 02:24 PM
I would have to see that. I didn't know it was possible to not look stupid while playing air guitar, and yes I still play a mean air guitar.

Many times he puts the hands in the wrong position, and strums with the wrong hand. He also nods his head backwards, instead of the appropriate head bang.

moewan
11-06-2012, 03:18 PM
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090407234221/zelda/images/c/c2/Iron_Maiden.jpg

Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. My two fav bands when I was in high school. Love the two-guitar attack!

Maiden is still my favorite band, the four albums they released in the 2000's are among their best. Also Maiden is a three axe attack.

Revering4Blue
11-06-2012, 05:09 PM
Here's a blast from the past.

Armored Saint - Can U Deliver? (1984)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESuAv8l9ECs

gilpdawg
11-06-2012, 05:25 PM
Maiden is still my favorite band, the four albums they released in the 2000's are among their best. Also Maiden is a three axe attack.

Brave New World is one of my favorite Maiden records.

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marcshoe
11-06-2012, 05:29 PM
My favorite metal artists are Paul Anka and Pat Boone.


Oh, and Spinal Tap. :p

RedFanAlways1966
11-06-2012, 07:36 PM
Maiden is still my favorite band, the four albums they released in the 2000's are among their best. Also Maiden is a three axe attack.

True about three axes in Maiden for a bit of time (and today). But I am an old-school'r who still claims "Hallowed Be Thy Name" as his fav Maiden song (from the Murray-Smith days). I guess my favorite IM releases are Number of the Beast, Powerslave and Killers. Yep, old school! A lot of newer metal bands cite Maiden as an influence.

gilpdawg
11-06-2012, 08:15 PM
True about three axes in Maiden for a bit of time (and today). But I am an old-school'r who still claims "Hallowed Be Thy Name" as his fav Maiden song (from the Murray-Smith days). I guess my favorite IM releases are Number of the Beast, Powerslave and Killers. Yep, old school! A lot of newer metal bands cite Maiden as an influence.

Killers is my favorite Maiden album. Favorite Bruce era is Seventh Son, followed by Brave New World.

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Captain13
11-07-2012, 08:32 AM
How about a little then and now?

Machine Head-Davidian

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0XrKF19yzE

Machine Head-Darkness Within

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

As Gilpdawg said earlier, all new music by old bands sucks...NOT!

cinredsfan2000
11-07-2012, 03:56 PM
a couple of my all time favs.
Mercyful Fate -Don't break the oath

slayer- seasons in the abyss

i would have posted vids but i'll be damned if i can figure out how to :confused:

gilpdawg
11-07-2012, 05:27 PM
I saw Machine Head at the Newport in Columbus last January. They were awesome.

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Ravenlord
11-07-2012, 06:28 PM
i think these guys are the best new American metal band:

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

gilpdawg
11-08-2012, 12:45 AM
Anybody dig Ghost?

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Captain13
11-08-2012, 08:09 AM
a couple of my all time favs.
Mercyful Fate -Don't break the oath

slayer- seasons in the abyss

i would have posted vids but i'll be damned if i can figure out how to :confused:

Open two browsers, one on RZ and one on youtube. Copy the web address from the youtube video and paste it on RZ. It may not show the picture at first, but it works.

Ravenlord
11-08-2012, 09:51 AM
Anybody dig Ghost?

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they kind of remind me of a weird blend of early Candlemass, Danzig, and for some reason i can't figure out, Venom.

cinredsfan2000
11-08-2012, 06:47 PM
Opeth -The drapery falls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvLn8j4c5l4

Dream Theater-The ones who help to set the sun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guf3-gbC2J8

My faves from both bands

Captain13
11-09-2012, 10:28 AM
redsfan2000, those are some great songs. Just made 20 minutes of my workday much better, and about to make the next 20 minutes fly by as I listen to them again. :thumbup:

cinredsfan2000
11-09-2012, 08:44 PM
Hades-Masque of the red death
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w23D7lSCMaQ&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhMfz4HrcEA

Ravenlord
11-09-2012, 09:14 PM
enjoying the new Korpiklaani album in our hotel room, everytime i hear "Rauta (The Steel)" and "Ievan Polkka (Ievan's Polka)" i see my daughter trying to dance like Jonne Jarvella. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJwo6bMKBaw

redsfanmia
11-10-2012, 10:19 AM
Any thoughts on Norwegian black metal? I watched a documentary on it a few years ago and found myself you tubing some of the bands, I am not a huge metal guy but it was mostly OK.

Ravenlord
11-10-2012, 11:53 AM
i think Norwegian and Swedish and Danish language lyrics fit black metal best.

not a big fan of black metal, i like melodic black metal a whole lot more. i would say that the only black metal bands i truly enjoy are Bal-Sagoth and Cradle of Filth.

i've always been amazed that Bal-Sagoth isn't much, much bigger among the black/death metal world than what they are, but i guess it's because they don't cover anything resembling normal black/death metal content.

Ravenlord
11-11-2012, 09:31 PM
new Eluveitie single/video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM1v-00C6AM

Captain13
11-15-2012, 01:33 PM
Coal Chamber-Loco

I can't believe I feel compelled to put this disclaimer on a heavy metal thread, but it is RZ: be warned adult lyrics ahead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8xIuh6PiDA

Good cathartic energy!

gilpdawg
11-16-2012, 04:13 AM
Anybody check out Heavy Metal Television yet?


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Captain13
11-16-2012, 10:38 AM
No, but I am now. I will check in later.

Captain13
11-16-2012, 11:47 AM
It is worth checking out.

I am only an hour in, but it has a wide range of "heavy metal" from Led Zeppelin, The Scorpions and Disturbed to Metallica, King Diamond and Iced Earth. It is clearly heavier than anything on the radio, but to call everything heavy metal is quite a stretch.

The early return gives it a 6.5 out of ten. It is clearly listenable for a hard rock/heavy metal fan, but it has no discernable flow to it.

Redhook
11-17-2012, 05:55 PM
I'm really not sure how I hadn't heard of these guys until recently: Volbeat

This is a pretty cool song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0TCBMusT8c

cinredsfan2000
11-17-2012, 07:19 PM
very funny
Ramstein - Keine Lust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1st6O1tqII

Ravenlord
11-18-2012, 10:57 AM
I'm really not sure how I hadn't heard of these guys until recently: Volbeat

when we first started selling music at the shop, we had several people pre-order Volbeat, and then right before the shipment arrive, cancel their pre-orders. it took almost three years, but we've finally sold through the oringinal order.

Ravenlord
11-18-2012, 11:13 AM
the only black metal band i truly like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8qMIe6GgNI

savafan
11-24-2012, 10:31 AM
First, the group from which I took my username:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H03X8GaVfik&feature=fvst

And then my current favorite group:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y25snz83ms

gilpdawg
11-24-2012, 08:02 PM
I posted Amaranthe earlier. Great band.

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Captain13
11-26-2012, 02:50 PM
I saw the following bands this past week on Black Friday. Great show.

Insomnium-One for Sorrow

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

A little heavier than my usual listen, but they were excellent live.

Alestorm-Shipwrecked

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDOFzu-6MD4

Weird. Good. Fun. Alestorm seems to enjoy beer, ale and rum. How can that not be good?


Epica-Serenade of Self-Destruction

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4T6o4-SEGM

I know I have already posted Epica, but after seeing them, again, on Friday I felt it would be OK. Simone is awesome.

Captain13
11-26-2012, 03:32 PM
First, the group from which I took my username:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H03X8GaVfik&feature=fvst

And then my current favorite group:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y25snz83ms

Both of those are awesome songs.

Ravenlord
11-26-2012, 06:53 PM
A little heavier than my usual listen, but they were excellent live.

Alestorm-Shipwrecked

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDOFzu-6MD4

Weird. Good. Fun. Alestorm seems to enjoy beer, ale and rum. How can that not be good?


"Keelhauled" is just magnificient in its historical reality.

i enjoy in "Terrorthroes of the Deathsquid" when Chris channels his inner-Dani Filth. :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKyNTwD3Yk

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

gilpdawg
11-26-2012, 08:31 PM
Coming to Bogarts (or a venue near you, for the nonlocals)

Testament
Overkill
Flotsam and Jetsam.

Feb. 20

I'm there.

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Ravenlord
11-26-2012, 08:35 PM
Coming to Bogarts (or a venue near you, for the nonlocals)

Testament
Overkill
Flotsam and Jetsam.

Feb. 20

I'm there.

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oooooooo....that's even the time of year i don't travel for work.:beerme:

RedLegsToday
11-26-2012, 09:04 PM
Coming to Bogarts (or a venue near you, for the nonlocals)

Testament
Overkill
Flotsam and Jetsam.

Feb. 20

I'm there.

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oh my! It's 80's Metal night at Bogarts! Though Testament's latest album is awesome...

gilpdawg
11-26-2012, 11:39 PM
oh my! It's 80's Metal night at Bogarts! Though Testament's latest album is awesome...

Overkill's last two are awesome. Right up there with the classics. Ironbound was my album of the year for 2010.

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cinredsfan2000
11-27-2012, 04:26 PM
Coming to Bogarts (or a venue near you, for the nonlocals)

Testament
Overkill
Flotsam and Jetsam.

Feb. 20

Ive seen all 3 at different times
Testament '90 Practice what you preach tour. Opening for Megadeth,Judas priest. Megadeth touring behind rust in peace :thumbup: Priest painkiller tour:thumbup:
Saw Overkill twice once they were touring for the Taking over and a couple of years later touring for Years of Decay .haven't seen them since they went to the 2 guitar lineup but overkill certainly delivers.

Flotsam and Jetsam saw em round 87'sh or 88 touring for there No place for disgrace album. They were also really good live but they've changed there sound somewhat since then . Testament and Overkill same bill :eek::eek: :eek:

gilpdawg
12-01-2012, 12:53 AM
Interesting news here.

http://www.bravewords.com/news/194690


JON OLIVA'S PAIN drummer/producer Christopher Kinder has checked in with the following update:

"We thank you all for your patience with regards to announcing our new recording plans. While JOP is very much intact and focused on new music and future touring... JON OLIVA will release his first ever solo record in early 2013.




Jon has assembled a collection of ideas from the past 4-5 years and wants the opportunity to present them as his own work. Jon will be recording nearly all the instrument tracks and vocals himself and also playing drums on several tracks. Once again, I have the honor of recording the bulk of the drum tracks on the new CD, but this record will have been created from start to finish with Jon being completely at the helm."

Oliva himself commented: "I’ve got some weird ideas that I wanna try and I’ve got some time to do it. I don’t want do just 'another' JOP record. I’ve done four of those already. I wanna do something different. I have some material that I’ve wanted to put out for a while, that I’ll talk with the record company about, maybe putting something out quickly, like in the next four or five months, to give me more time to do this JOP record. I want the next JOP CD to be very special. I’ve got some great friends from other bands that are going to be a significant part of the next JOP release. We are going to do a killer JOP record and then an additional bonus CD with guest stars... kind of like the AVANTASIA thing but not in a story line. Tobias Sammet does a magnificent job with it, but I don’t have that much time to write a whole story, so I’ll just have some powerhouse friends from various bands come in and take it over the top."

Drum recordings begin at the legendary Morrisound Studios in mid December. The record will be released via AFM in the spring of 2013.

Ravenlord
12-02-2012, 08:32 AM
reading that actually made me giddy.:ughmamoru:

savafan
12-02-2012, 04:18 PM
reading that actually made me giddy.:ughmamoru:

Same here!

gilpdawg
12-03-2012, 06:27 AM
You two will appreciate this....I'm actually seeing TSO for the first time next Sunday. It took me awhile to embrace the idea of TSO...seeing as how it pretty much killed off one of my favorite bands, but I'm looking forward to it. Glad I got to see the 'Tage 3 times though.

I just wish I could fit into one of my old Savatage shirts, so I could represent the old school.

Captain13
12-06-2012, 03:27 PM
The new Arsis, Carve My Cross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibtaj19XPNE

destruction-cyanide

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNRxA3Q-l3k

savafan
12-08-2012, 05:56 PM
You two will appreciate this....I'm actually seeing TSO for the first time next Sunday. It took me awhile to embrace the idea of TSO...seeing as how it pretty much killed off one of my favorite bands, but I'm looking forward to it. Glad I got to see the 'Tage 3 times though.

I just wish I could fit into one of my old Savatage shirts, so I could represent the old school.

Be forewarned. My first experience at a TSO show wreaked havoc on my mind. It's odd seeing middle aged people in suits and party dresses sitting in an arena watching the same guys playing music on stage that I used to see in the clubs as Savatage.

RedFanAlways1966
12-12-2012, 07:29 AM
Be forewarned. My first experience at a TSO show wreaked havoc on my mind. It's odd seeing middle aged people in suits and party dresses sitting in an arena watching the same guys playing music on stage that I used to see in the clubs as Savatage.

Would you call the former members of Savatage "sell outs"? This is a thread about heavy metal and all of us that like heavy metal know this term is used in this genre of music.

Which leads me to the Euro Metal thing that I do not like. You know... the metal with a very prominent keyboard part/sound. Keyboards are not that bothersome to me... Ozzy used them well in his band, Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark", Dream Theater and even Black Sabbath. Hell, I used to play some keyboard in metal bands (used in about 4 of 40 songs in a gig lol). But that Euro thing (sorry but cannot think of a better term) where the keyboard has that high-pitched/whiny sound. No offense to Captain13 (and thanks for the videos!), but that Alestorm band has that darn keyboard sound. Like fingers on a chalkboard to this old metalhead.

As Iron Maiden wrote on the back of their Piece of Mind album... "no synthesizers or ulterior motives"! Then of course they implemented guitar-synths two albums later (ugh). We do not hear Bon Scott mention keyboards/syths in "Let There Be Rock", right? :)

Captain13
12-12-2012, 08:18 AM
Would you call the former members of Savatage "sell outs"? This is a thread about heavy metal and all of us that like heavy metal know this term is used in this genre of music.

Which leads me to the Euro Metal thing that I do not like. You know... the metal with a very prominent keyboard part/sound. Keyboards are not that bothersome to me... Ozzy used them well in his band, Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark", Dream Theater and even Black Sabbath. Hell, I used to play some keyboard in metal bands (used in about 4 of 40 songs in a gig lol). But that Euro thing (sorry but cannot think of a better term) where the keyboard has that high-pitched/whiny sound. No offense to Captain13 (and thanks for the videos!), but that Alestorm band has that darn keyboard sound. Like fingers on a chalkboard to this old metalhead.

As Iron Maiden wrote on the back of their Piece of Mind album... "no synthesizers or ulterior motives"! Then of course they implemented guitar-synths two albums later (ugh). We do not hear Bon Scott mention keyboards/syths in "Let There Be Rock", right? :)

Yes, I would say they sold out, but I don't think "selling out" means what it used to.

As far as keyboards go, I prefer my metal without them. Some of the Euro bands are using them to create a symphonic sound and I like that. As far as the 80's stuff, I would have preferred Rainbow in the Dark and The Final Countdown if they had used guitars for the same purpose. I know you were just using Alestorm to make a point, but I don't take them seriously, and I prefer the keyboard to a real bagpipe :thumbup:.

Ravenlord
12-12-2012, 02:58 PM
in the case of Alestorm the keyboard is only used live and in videos, in the studio those are overwhelmingly traditional instruments being played. in the case of something like "Keelhauled" it's an electric acordian fed into a distortion pedal.

Ravenlord
12-12-2012, 03:03 PM
pretty much my stance on my domain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASmqBUnm8rQ

love the jouhikko.

Captain13
12-12-2012, 03:41 PM
Ravenlord, to each his own. It's not my favorite sound, but I clearly don't hate it.

I am going to search my head (and youtube) for something great...probably thrash, for my next post.

cinredsfan2000
12-12-2012, 07:08 PM
old school faves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWjGVSz-F8M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBKEA1Fj-Qo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_MC4ul7tXU

Captain13
12-13-2012, 07:59 AM
Recent posts (and my crazy head) have made me ask myself "Why do I love metal?"

The answer is not simple: I could go into the psychology of youth and feeling connected to something larger, I could talk about screaming guitars and banging drums, I could talk about Ozzy and Maiden and Metallica and Slayer, I could talk about dark imagery and social taboo, I could talk about crazy concerts and mosh pits, I could talk about the sub-culture. Someday I may write about some or all of those things, but today I am going to simplify things and say my love for metal comes from two things Power and Passion.

There are many ways to exhibit this: the raw power and speed of thrash, the slow grinding power of early Sabbath and Type O, and symphonic power among many others.

So here is one example of the Power and Passion that helped me survive my wonder years.

Black Sabbath-Heaven and Hell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUjUIP2ugG4

gilpdawg
12-14-2012, 01:40 AM
Would you call the former members of Savatage "sell outs"? This is a thread about heavy metal and all of us that like heavy metal know this term is used in this genre of music.

Which leads me to the Euro Metal thing that I do not like. You know... the metal with a very prominent keyboard part/sound. Keyboards are not that bothersome to me... Ozzy used them well in his band, Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark", Dream Theater and even Black Sabbath. Hell, I used to play some keyboard in metal bands (used in about 4 of 40 songs in a gig lol). But that Euro thing (sorry but cannot think of a better term) where the keyboard has that high-pitched/whiny sound. No offense to Captain13 (and thanks for the videos!), but that Alestorm band has that darn keyboard sound. Like fingers on a chalkboard to this old metalhead.

As Iron Maiden wrote on the back of their Piece of Mind album... "no synthesizers or ulterior motives"! Then of course they implemented guitar-synths two albums later (ugh). We do not hear Bon Scott mention keyboards/syths in "Let There Be Rock", right? :)

I wouldn't call them sellouts. If you know the history of the band you already know that their change from traditional metal to more prog/symphonic metal was a slow natural progression. If Criss hadn't gotten killed they probably would have continued on the Edge of Thorns sound instead of going straight up TSO style with Dead Winter Dead. He always struck me as the metal guy in the band.

Of course I'm biased toward the progressive side, as Streets is in my top 5 albums, ever, by anyone.

Captain13
12-20-2012, 02:52 PM
Merry Christmas, from one of my favorite bands (RIP Peter Steele)

Type O Negative-Red Water (Christmas Mourning)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PewKtLL9nJA

gilpdawg
12-21-2012, 03:54 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu2bgwcv43o

Ravenlord
12-21-2012, 11:34 AM
i love Tyr. i find Heri's ability to write history and folklore and politics makes for truly inspiring contemplation.

as a side note, that's actually Heri's ship in the video; last year at Wacken they were giving sailing and 10th century combat demos in the two days before their show.

Captain13
12-21-2012, 01:53 PM
Awesome Tyr song. So for the week of Christmas we have a drunken song of mourning and Hold the Heathen Hammer High...that's metal.:evil:

Ravenlord
12-21-2012, 02:17 PM
Awesome Tyr song. So for the week of Christmas we have a drunken song of mourning and Hold the Heathen Hammer High...that's metal.:evil:

you know it. and tonight starts the first day of my second biggest holliday in the year which will feature a lot Eluveitie, Arkona, Tyr, and surprisingly to most people The Beatles/George Harrison.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DYKsQqQgSk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se78ttwyrcQ

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

Ravenlord
12-21-2012, 02:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_MC4ul7tXU

that was the first Savatage song i ever heard. i think was 11 years old. probably good that it was something from Hall of the Mountain King. with my attitude towards music back then i probably wouldn't have listened to another note for years if something like "Gutter Ballet" or "St. Patrick's" or "Sleep" or "This Isn't What We Meant" was the first thing i had heard.

gilpdawg
12-24-2012, 03:05 PM
Anthrax and Exodus are going to be touring together in the spring. Anthrax will be playing Among the Living in it's entirety.

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Joseph
12-24-2012, 09:44 PM
Anthrax and Exodus are going to be touring together in the spring. Anthrax will be playing Among the Living in it's entirety.

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When will dates be announced? I see 4, but surely its more than that.

gilpdawg
12-24-2012, 10:56 PM
When will dates be announced? I see 4, but surely its more than that.

AFAIK they haven't officially announced anything yet as far as dates. There was some leaked dates but they don't appear to be real.

gilpdawg
12-29-2012, 06:43 AM
AFAIK they haven't officially announced anything yet as far as dates. There was some leaked dates but they don't appear to be real.

Here be those dates.

2013 Metal Alliance Tour Dates:

3/23 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, Nev.
3/24 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, Ariz.
3/25 – House of Blues – San Diego, Calif.
3/27 – House of Blues – West Hollywood, Calif.
3/28 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, Calif.
3/29 – The Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Ore.
3/30 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, British Columbia
3/31 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, Wash.
4/2 – Summit Music Hall – Denver, Colo.
4/4 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, Minn.
4/5 – House of Blues – Chicago, Ill.
4/6 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, Mich.
4/7 – Bogarts – Cincinnati, Ohio:thumbup:
4/9 – House of Blues – Dallas, Texas
4/10 – House of Blues – Houston, Texas
4/12 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
4/13 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, N.C.
4/14 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, Md.
4/16 – House of Blues – Cleveland, Ohio
4/18 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, Pa.
4/20 – Irving Plaza – New York, N.Y.

cinredsfan2000
12-30-2012, 01:58 PM
Here be those dates.

2013 Metal Alliance Tour Dates:

3/23 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, Nev.
3/24 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, Ariz.
3/25 – House of Blues – San Diego, Calif.
3/27 – House of Blues – West Hollywood, Calif.
3/28 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, Calif.
3/29 – The Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Ore.
3/30 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, British Columbia
3/31 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, Wash.
4/2 – Summit Music Hall – Denver, Colo.
4/4 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, Minn.
4/5 – House of Blues – Chicago, Ill.
4/6 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, Mich.
4/7 – Bogarts – Cincinnati, Ohio:thumbup:
4/9 – House of Blues – Dallas, Texas
4/10 – House of Blues – Houston, Texas
4/12 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
4/13 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, N.C.
4/14 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, Md.
4/16 – House of Blues – Cleveland, Ohio
4/18 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, Pa.
4/20 – Irving Plaza – New York, N.Y.


No upstate Ny or west mass. dates guess i wont be catching either of these bands.I would've liked to see exodus with Rob Dukes .

savafan
12-30-2012, 03:58 PM
Here be those dates.

2013 Metal Alliance Tour Dates:

3/23 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, Nev.
3/24 – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, Ariz.
3/25 – House of Blues – San Diego, Calif.
3/27 – House of Blues – West Hollywood, Calif.
3/28 – Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, Calif.
3/29 – The Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Ore.
3/30 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, British Columbia
3/31 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, Wash.
4/2 – Summit Music Hall – Denver, Colo.
4/4 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, Minn.
4/5 – House of Blues – Chicago, Ill.
4/6 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, Mich.
4/7 – Bogarts – Cincinnati, Ohio:thumbup:
4/9 – House of Blues – Dallas, Texas
4/10 – House of Blues – Houston, Texas
4/12 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
4/13 – Tremont Music Hall – Charlotte, N.C.
4/14 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, Md.
4/16 – House of Blues – Cleveland, Ohio
4/18 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, Pa.
4/20 – Irving Plaza – New York, N.Y.

4/7/2013 will be my 36th birthday. I spent my 21st birthday with Anthrax back in 1998. :)

gilpdawg
12-30-2012, 10:36 PM
I'm probably going to go. It's the same week as the Fleetwood Mac show in Columbus though. I told my mom we'd go to that, but I think the Anthrax is on a Sunday so I wouldn't need to take the day off.

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Ravenlord
12-31-2012, 10:26 AM
kind of morning it's been so far for me


Wintersun --"Winter Madness"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ziAsMTs9sg


"Winter - The realm of eternal ice
Snowfall and darkness descends upon the vales of time
Distant caress of the sun's fading light
The lands were painted white with the Winter's might"

cinredsfan2000
12-31-2012, 07:51 PM
keeping with the winter theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nQ4ZR-NI6A

Captain13
01-02-2013, 10:52 AM
Classic Metal in the winter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHal84S_XkI

Ravenlord
01-07-2013, 10:09 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gx5MZy-L2Q

Ravenlord
01-08-2013, 02:11 PM
and now a song about looking out of the recording studio's window. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kRxo3PpHXU

Captain13
01-09-2013, 09:48 AM
New Helloween.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3XJ48a6fqg

cinredsfan2000
01-09-2013, 08:36 PM
New Helloween.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3XJ48a6fqg

No Kai Hansen No Michael Kiske = No helloween

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

gilpdawg
01-10-2013, 02:27 AM
No Kai Hansen No Michael Kiske = No helloween

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

Your loss. You're missing out on some good stuff, no matter who is or isn't in the band. Occasion Avenue off Keeper 3 is one of the best 40 songs of the last decade.

Why are a lot of people like that? Like the people who only listen to Ozzy era Sabbath, if it's good why does it matter who is in the band?

Ravenlord
01-10-2013, 01:45 PM
Why are a lot of people like that? Like the people who only listen to Ozzy era Sabbath, if it's good why does it matter who is in the band?

as long as the same songwriters are largely intact it doesn't bother me. when you have different song writers, it's not really the same band. that said, Pink Bubbles Go Ape is the only Helloween album i didn't own when my original collection was stolen about 9 years ago; and i think i'm one of the few people outside of Germany and France who can tell you more than a song from it.

despite my love of Kai Hansen, i've never owned a single Gamma Ray album, just a couple of their songs off of iTunes.

and for the record, Dio era is far more interesting than Ozzy era. one i listen to help me fall asleep, the other i listen to while i'm working on gaming stuff or playing with soil chemistry.:)

Ravenlord
01-10-2013, 01:49 PM
the way the last 13 hours has shaped up...it's mostly a good thing, albeit confusing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEzx6DBqs3c

Ravenlord
01-10-2013, 11:33 PM
for people who say that guys who use thrash and death vocals can't sing:

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

gilpdawg
01-11-2013, 02:14 AM
as long as the same songwriters are largely intact it doesn't bother me. when you have different song writers, it's not really the same band. that said, Pink Bubbles Go Ape is the only Helloween album i didn't own when my original collection was stolen about 9 years ago; and i think i'm one of the few people outside of Germany and France who can tell you more than a song from it.

despite my love of Kai Hansen, i've never owned a single Gamma Ray album, just a couple of their songs off of iTunes.

and for the record, Dio era is far more interesting than Ozzy era. one i listen to help me fall asleep, the other i listen to while i'm working on gaming stuff or playing with soil chemistry.:)

I used to have Pink Bubbles Go Ape. I gave it to a friend.

Helloween is supposed to be touring the states soon, according to a booker contact I have.

Ravenlord
01-11-2013, 02:32 AM
I used to have Pink Bubbles Go Ape. I gave it to a friend.

Helloween is supposed to be touring the states soon, according to a booker contact I have.

how are they live?

gilpdawg
01-11-2013, 03:35 AM
how are they live?

Haven't seen them, yet. Was going to go when they toured with Gamma Ray awhile back but couldn't wind up making it.

Ravenlord
01-11-2013, 09:15 PM
the video for this is not horribly far from what i'll be doing the last weekend of April at the Ashville Viking Festival.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zy60YGs81k

RedLegsToday
01-14-2013, 06:42 PM
hadn't heard this band until recently. enjoying the album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PHm0RALwY

gilpdawg
01-15-2013, 04:53 AM
Ok, this song is kind of long. Hang in there for the whole thing if you have time. It's great. I think I'm in the minority, but this is my favorite Fates Warning album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qbBtXULOQ

Ravenlord
01-16-2013, 07:19 PM
hadn't heard this band until recently. enjoying the album

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PHm0RALwY

they need more of that thrashiness. not a big fan of the slow, grindy, old-Sabbath/Candlemass-esq bit.

GAC
01-18-2013, 04:45 AM
I saw Black Sabbath in 1976, they were tanked and horrible

So much promise for that one!

I saw them in '85 with ex-Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillian. They were disgustingly bad.

For me - and due to my "advanced age" - heavy metal is still found in the 60s/70s....

Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Who, Deep Purple, Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Grand Funk, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Rush, Queen, Blue Oyster Cult, etc.

Now that doesn't mean I still don't appreciate (listen) to those that came later, beginning in the late 70's, such as Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, etc.

cinredsfan2000
01-18-2013, 07:43 PM
The sword-winters wolves
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYCreOzCxP8

good sabbathy /stoner rock
i think these guys come the closest to the sabbath vibe than about anybody:thumbup: i think a lot of bands that try to copy sabbath seem to miss the swing /jazz vibe that Bill ward brought to those early sabbath records.

Clutch-Burning Beard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nIAnCJL1f0

C.O.C-LORD OF THIS WORLD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GV1B8XG0BU
C.O.C. doing there finest sabbath impersonation

Ravenlord
01-19-2013, 01:51 AM
The sword-winters wolves

good sabbathy /stoner rock
i think these guys come the closest to the sabbath vibe than about anybody:thumbup: i think a lot of bands that try to copy sabbath seem to miss the swing /jazz vibe that Bill ward brought to those early sabbath records.

Clutch-Burning Beard
C.O.C-LORD OF THIS WORLD
C.O.C. doing there finest sabbath impersonation
if you wanna be all Sabbath feeling about it:

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

and one of my favorite Euro prog/power:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ_fyLf82kI

gilpdawg
01-19-2013, 03:57 AM
I saw them in '85 with ex-Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillian. They were disgustingly bad.

For me - and due to my "advanced age" - heavy metal is still found in the 60s/70s....

Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Who, Deep Purple, Sabbath, Uriah Heep, Grand Funk, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Rush, Queen, Blue Oyster Cult, etc.

Now that doesn't mean I still don't appreciate (listen) to those that came later, beginning in the late 70's, such as Van Halen, Scorpions, Metallica, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, etc.
Not to nitpick but Gillan toured with Sabbath in 83-84. He reunited with Purple later in 84.

GAC
01-19-2013, 04:01 AM
Not to nitpick but Gillan toured with Sabbath in 83-84. He reunited with Purple later in 84.

Won't argue with you guy because it was close to 30 years ago, so you're probably right. LOL

The only album they did together was Born Again (which, IMO, was terrible).

And speaking of Gillian reuniting with DP - I loved Perfect Strangers.

gilpdawg
01-19-2013, 05:46 AM
Won't argue with you guy because it was close to 30 years ago, so you're probably right. LOL

The only album they did together was Born Again (which, IMO, was terrible).

And speaking of Gillian reuniting with DP - I loved Perfect Strangers.
I actually dug Born Again. It was different, but I really dig Zero the Hero, Disturbing the Priest, and Keep It Warm. The production is very harsh on the ears though.


And Perfect Strangers is a good record too.

Ravenlord
01-23-2013, 01:29 AM
specificaly for GAC; i know i prolly did this eight or nine years ago. :)

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

Ravenlord
01-23-2013, 01:42 AM
specificaly for GAC; i know i prolly did this eight or nine years ago. :)

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

first time i've listened to this album in at least two years; and it's still the greates album i've ever heard.

Ravenlord
01-23-2013, 02:14 AM
best of the best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guUIlPtA0nc

Ravenlord
01-24-2013, 06:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80YlCQueSfo

Captain13
01-25-2013, 01:15 PM
I love this song!

Slayer-Seasons in the Abyss

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

Down-Stone the Crow

Anyone going to see Down at Bogarts on 1/30? I don't think I can make it to Cincy on a work night. :(

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

RedFanAlways1966
01-25-2013, 01:31 PM
I have seen both Down and Slayer (different concerts, not together) at Bogart's in the past. My fav Down song is "Losing All" off the same CD that "Stone the Crow" is on, NOLA. As a matter of fact that whole CD is rockin' stuff IMO. Same for Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss CD... top notch from beginning to end IMO... "Dead Skin Mask", "Expendable Youth", "War Ensemble", etc. And funny you should mention these two CDs together (well you mentioned songs from them) b/c both are in my car amongst the 6 CDs in the CD player.

Ravenlord
01-31-2013, 03:43 PM
"evil i did dwell, lewd did i live."

there's not enough palindromes in music. :)

from the album Oui Avant-Garde a Chance, Skyclad's "Great Blow For a Day Job"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKBV2W6YIHg

cinredsfan2000
01-31-2013, 06:36 PM
Never really heard any skyclad before this .Ive always liked Martin Walkyer's other band Sabbat with super producer Andy Sneap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDBdCnhXTGE

Ravenlord
02-01-2013, 12:17 AM
Martin's a genius, there's no doubt about it. i think he's at his best when he combines his wit with his more autobiographical songs like "Earth Mother, the Sun, and the Furious Host."

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

gilpdawg
02-03-2013, 05:45 AM
New Helloween.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3XJ48a6fqg
Finally got to hear the new album in full. It's reminiscent of the last couple of albums. 4 or 5 really good songs and a bunch of filler, but the good songs are really killer.

moewan
02-05-2013, 09:18 AM
Just got my tickets to ANTHRAX, seeing them at the Fillmore in Detroit :beerme:

Ravenlord
02-11-2013, 11:13 PM
anybody know when these guys will be back in the Ohio area?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt6_65LDZ60

gilpdawg
02-18-2013, 09:30 PM
Overkill had to drop off the Testament tour. Blitz has walking pneumonia. Oh well. It's still going to be a thrasher. Anyone going to the Cincy show Wednesday? Say hello if you see me, I'll be wearing my Maiden ”Killers” hat and probably an Exodus shirt.

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Captain13
02-20-2013, 02:55 PM
My favorite of Metallica's cover tunes. I expect others may disagree but this just really gets me going. Yeah!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgndm6FTERk

gilpdawg
02-23-2013, 04:51 AM
Soooo....what does everyone think of this Dave Lombardo/Slayer thing?

cinredsfan2000
02-23-2013, 12:22 PM
Soooo....what does everyone think of this Dave Lombardo/Slayer thing?

Yeah I read about this definitely side with Lombardo if everything is as he stated sounds like t could be on the way out of the NAND to leaving Kerry as the sole remaining original member. Who knows if or when Jeff Haneman will be back.

Ravenlord
03-02-2013, 12:49 PM
and now Kerry King will be writing with Avril Lavigne and Ben Moody. that has the potential to be very interesting.

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=8187

Ravenlord
03-02-2013, 12:50 PM
as today is my daughter's birthday, the very first song i sung her to sleep with:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91j4lf_uwFA

gilpdawg
03-02-2013, 06:22 PM
and now Kerry King will be writing with Avril Lavigne and Ben Moody. that has the potential to be very interesting.

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=8187

Lol. That would have been better satire if it were somewhat realistic. :D

cinredsfan2000
03-03-2013, 03:00 PM
Lol. That would have been better satire if it were somewhat realistic. :D

I don't think its that far off .Sad thing is i could see kerry king doing that.

Ravenlord
03-05-2013, 12:28 PM
and the part of the day i expected to suck hasn't arrived yet, and it's already this kinda day:

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

RedFanAlways1966
03-05-2013, 08:18 PM
In the days of my youth... played lotsa metal in bands. Sharing a video from those days. The older Iron Maiden fans might recognize this song from their Piece of Mind album. WARNING: One bad word in the middle of the song (darn singer lol).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmCWDxF1CGo

cinredsfan2000
03-06-2013, 07:58 PM
In the days of my youth... played lotsa metal in bands. Sharing a video from those days. The older Iron Maiden fans might recognize this song from their Piece of Mind album. WARNING: One bad word in the middle of the song (darn singer lol).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmCWDxF1CGo

What one's you ?

RedFanAlways1966
03-07-2013, 06:34 AM
What one's you ?

I am the only one in the band that is not wearing sleeves that night lol. Rhythm guitar in this song (black Jackson Randy Rhodes V). :)

moewan
03-13-2013, 03:45 PM
Sadly Clive Burr of Iron Maiden and Samson fame passed away.:(

Captain13
03-13-2013, 03:53 PM
I will have to give Number of the Beast, Burr's last Maiden album, a good listening tonight. It is overdue for a turn in the CD player anyway.

Captain13
03-13-2013, 04:04 PM
Two classics off Number of the Beast

Children of the Damned

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

Run to the Hills

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

I know that Run to the Hills seems to obvious, but it is one of my favorite songs. Not just Maiden, not just metal, one of my favorite songs. Period.

moewan
03-13-2013, 04:14 PM
Two classics off Number of the Beast

Children of the Damned

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

Run to the Hills

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

I know that Run to the Hills seems to obvious, but it is one of my favorite songs. Not just Maiden, not just metal, one of my favorite songs. Period.

Children of the damned is one of my favorites.

While Nicko McBrain is an excellent drummer, Clive's drumming just had a more on the edge feel to it.

RedFanAlways1966
03-13-2013, 04:22 PM
Children of the damned is one of my favorites.


Me too. Also some of the highest range vocals ever done by Dickinson in a song (if you ever hear a live performance of it, Bruce is not getting that high lol).

RIP, Clive Burr. The lineup that recorded the Number of the Beast album will always be my favorite. I hope Clive is now jamming with Keith Moon and John Bonham.

gilpdawg
03-13-2013, 05:38 PM
Find the live version of Phantom of the Opera from the Maiden Japan EP. Burr kills it on that. Of course I'm biased because that's my favorite IM song.

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moewan
03-13-2013, 05:47 PM
Find the live version of Phantom of the Opera from the Maiden Japan EP. Burr kills it on that. Of course I'm biased because that's my favorite IM song.

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Phantom is my favorite Maiden song as well. I have been on a quest to find Maiden Japan on vinyl for a while now, extremely hard album to find.

Revering4Blue
03-13-2013, 06:01 PM
Here's another early Iron Maiden classic that fits in well as a fitting tribute to Clive Burr.

As an aside, this track used to garner significant radio airplay before suits controlled everything. IMHO, one of the very best of the Paul Di'Anno/Clive Burr era.

Iron Maiden - Sanctuary (1980)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kayxQQp5yus

RedFanAlways1966
03-13-2013, 08:24 PM
Phantom is my favorite Maiden song as well. I have been on a quest to find Maiden Japan on vinyl for a while now, extremely hard album to find.

Wow... I have it in near mint condition. Used to buy albums,record them to cassette for listening and then put the cover/album in a plastic sleeve to be safe. Of course I would not think of ebaying it! I went and counted my Iron Maiden album collection. 15 total. All LPs thru Somewhere in Time, Maiden Japan, Live After Death, 5 singles (Number of Beast, Trooper, Icarus, Aces High, 2 Minutes) and two earlier albums that both have Margaret Thatcher on their covers (one she has just been stabbed by Eddie / other she is in army uniform with rifle in hand aka Women in Uniform). I was an IM junkie back in the day (and Priest too lol).

RedFanAlways1966
03-13-2013, 08:38 PM
Not on an ego trip (although I play guitar lol)... but thought I'd share another old band vid with ya. Three songs in this vid: Electric Eye (Priest), Flight of Icarus (Maiden) and Heaven and Hell (Sabbath). Back in those days (recorded Dec. 1992) bands had demo tapes to give to bar owners for possible gigs. We did a Demo Video and gave that to bar owners with the adage of "hear and see us". Not sure why b/c we were ugly lol. We also had a buddy who worked for a video companythat did local commercials and stuff. He filmed and added some "special effects" that were cool for the time. This video shows both guitar players using Kramer guitars (when it was cool to have, Eddie VH endorsed). I am the one with the white Kramer Focus 5000 that is shaped kind of like a 4-pointed star and play rhythm guitar. The shape of that guitar was used for the "K" in the band's name, Absolut Rukus, for our logo. Boy, we thought we were cool. All in the pursuit of females of course... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnxD-J5qH1Q

gilpdawg
03-13-2013, 09:41 PM
Wow... I have it in near mint condition. Used to buy albums,record them to cassette for listening and then put the cover/album in a plastic sleeve to be safe. Of course I would not think of ebaying it! I went and counted my Iron Maiden album collection. 15 total. All LPs thru Somewhere in Time, Maiden Japan, Live After Death, 5 singles (Number of Beast, Trooper, Icarus, Aces High, 2 Minutes) and two earlier albums that both have Margaret Thatcher on their covers (one she has just been stabbed by Eddie / other she is in army uniform with rifle in hand aka Women in Uniform). I was an IM junkie back in the day (and Priest too lol).

I know it's not the same as having the vinyl, but if you can find the Castle Records 2 disc version of Killers that came out in the mid 90s, the bonus disc has Maiden Japan on it. All those bonus discs are pretty cool actually. I think I have Killers, Powerslave, and Seventh Son out of those and they are all quite cool. B side stuff and unreleased live stuff.

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RedFanAlways1966
03-14-2013, 06:39 AM
I was not aware of that gilpdawg. I do have the Eddie Archives box set. And those singles albums I mentioned always had a cover song on the B side (and one of the main reasons I bought the singles).

moewan
03-14-2013, 08:45 AM
My wife got me Maidens first eight albums on picture disc vynil for Christmas, yes I think she is a keeper. Side note on my wife, I think she is the only female member of the Rush fan club ;)

RedFanAlways1966
03-15-2013, 09:43 AM
With today being MARCH 15... who is going to post the "Ides of March / Wrathchild" video? I cannot do it from work (youtube blockage!). Wrathchild is one of my fav IM songs (along with numerous others lol). That bass line that opens the song makes my head hurt in a good way.

moewan... your wife have any single sisters?!? :thumbup:

Revering4Blue
03-15-2013, 05:32 PM
With today being MARCH 15... who is going to post the "Ides of March / Wrathchild" video? I cannot do it from work (youtube blockage!). Wrathchild is one of my fav IM songs (along with numerous others lol). That bass line that opens the song makes my head hurt in a good way.

moewan... your wife have any single sisters?!? :thumbup:

Happy to oblige.


Brings back memories of Rock 95, a former station in my hometown.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-3Ka8x4zvE

OfficerRodFarva
04-01-2013, 07:44 AM
2 metal bands I have been listening to lately.
KEN Mode and Kvelertak
Both very solid newer bands.

moewan
04-01-2013, 09:37 AM
Has anybody gone to the Anthrax, Exodus, Metal Alliance tour? I assume that Anthrax is the headliner, but just want to confirm it. Seeing them Saturday night at the Fillmore in Detroit.

cinredsfan2000
04-01-2013, 10:22 AM
Has anybody gone to the Anthrax, Exodus, Metal Alliance tour? I assume that Anthrax is the headliner, but just want to confirm it. Seeing them Saturday night at the Fillmore in Detroit.

It's not really coming any where near where i live but would love to see Exodus ! Havent seen them since 89-90sh .ANTHRAX MEHHH If they still had John bush singing id be more excited and might have traveled a little bit to see the show.

moewan
04-09-2013, 10:07 AM
Iron Maiden just announced a seven city mini tour of the U.S. Looks like I am going to the Nashville show. :lol:

Captain13
04-09-2013, 10:59 AM
Iron Maiden just announced a seven city mini tour of the U.S. Looks like I am going to the Nashville show. :lol:

I believe Megadeth will be at that show too!:beerme:

gilpdawg
04-09-2013, 05:53 PM
Iron Maiden just announced a seven city mini tour of the U.S. Looks like I am going to the Nashville show. :lol:

I might go to St. Louis.

moewan
04-14-2013, 03:29 PM
We got four on the floor for Maiden in Nashville, can't wait.:thumbup: :rockband:

gilpdawg
04-20-2013, 05:54 AM
New Black Sabbath! It's better than I expected, but I guess I should have expected it to be good, because Iommi is God.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wVfUimq2KeI#!

Joseph
04-20-2013, 10:08 AM
I'm going to Nashville for Maiden too. The wife has requested copious amounts of booze before hand in order to 'tolerate' Bruce Dickinson.

Setlist for the tour is great though so I'm really excited.

Dom Heffner
04-20-2013, 11:10 AM
That new Sabbath song is pretty good.

Captain13
04-20-2013, 02:44 PM
New Black Sabbath! It's better than I expected, but I guess I should have expected it to be good, because Iommi is God.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?featuree=player_embedded&v=wVfUimq2KeI#!

Iommi is god, but Ozzy ain't what he used to be. The song is better than I expected but not as good good as it could have been.

moewan
04-21-2013, 08:55 AM
I'm going to Nashville for Maiden too. The wife has requested copious amounts of booze before hand in order to 'tolerate' Bruce Dickinson.

Setlist for the tour is great though so I'm really excited.

Saw them last summer in Detroit, the set list is amazing, although I wish they would drop Fear Of The Dark. If you want to meet up for drinks before or after the show that would be cool.

moewan
04-21-2013, 08:57 AM
Iommi is god, but Ozzy ain't what he used to be. The song is better than I expected but not as good good as it could have been.

I believe Ozzy is back on the bottle pretty heavy again.

Captain13
04-21-2013, 09:11 AM
Also does anyone else hear the resemblance to "phantom of the Opera"?

gilpdawg
04-23-2013, 02:56 AM
Also does anyone else hear the resemblance to "phantom of the Opera"?

I'm going to have to listen again. I didn't hear that.

I assume you're talking about the Maiden song and not the piece from the musical? (which is an amazing piece of music as well)

Captain13
04-23-2013, 04:52 PM
I'm going to have to listen again. I didn't hear that.

I assume you're talking about the Maiden song and not the piece from the musical? (which is an amazing piece of music as well)

I am referrring to the riff from the musical (a riff, BTW, that Andrew Lloyd Webber ripped of from Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S3fpgrZ9ys ) . In God is Dead? I hear it in the chorus, it isn't exact but there is a resemblance.

gilpdawg
04-27-2013, 07:23 AM
I am referrring to the riff from the musical (a riff, BTW, that Andrew Lloyd Webber ripped of from Pink Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S3fpgrZ9ys ) . In God is Dead? I hear it in the chorus, it isn't exact but there is a resemblance.
I guess there's a very slight resemblance there, but honestly, I think Iommi has used that riff or close to it before, but I can't place it. What you are referring to reminds me of something from The Devil You Know I think. I just can't think of the song.

I never made the Echoes/Webber connection before, and I love Echoes.

gilpdawg
04-27-2013, 07:26 AM
Anybody like Pain of Salvation? I know they aren't METAL per se, but they started out as kind of a prog metal band that evolved into something else. I'm going to Chicago to see them in 2 weeks and I'm mucho excited. They haven't played the States in YEARS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzdXAsU2ADw

cinredsfan2000
04-27-2013, 03:09 PM
Anybody like Pain of Salvation? I know they aren't METAL per se, but they started out as kind of a prog metal band that evolved into something else. I'm going to Chicago to see them in 2 weeks and I'm mucho excited. They haven't played the States in YEARS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzdXAsU2ADw

I have a couple of there c.d.'s i like there Disc "One Hour by the concrete lake "
Grabbed this bit from a amazon review about the concept behind this Disc.

The radioactivity in Lake Karachay in the former USSR. Most of us might have heard of Chernobyl, for example, because it was very apparent. But learning that a lake covered in concrete had such a high level of radioactivity that it could still kill someone after only an hour standing near it .

gilpdawg
05-02-2013, 08:34 PM
Jeff Hanneman has died. Boo.

RedFanAlways1966
05-02-2013, 09:20 PM
Jeff Hanneman has died. Boo.

Man, not good. Only 49 years old. :(

Captain13
05-03-2013, 09:04 AM
Jeff Hanneman has died. Boo.

49 years young. Liver failure.

Hanneman wrote some of Slayer's best stuff including South of Heaven, Raining Blood and my personal favorite Seasons in the Abyss.

May he jam forever with Cliff, Dime and Dio.

SaboMVP
05-03-2013, 03:08 PM
He died the most Metal way you can die though, a flesh eating disease followed up by liver failure.

Reds Fanatic
05-04-2013, 11:28 AM
James and Kirk from Metallica did a great version of the National Anthem before last night's Giants game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iADXhG5MUj8

Ravenlord
05-18-2013, 01:11 AM
so most of my friends and better acquaintances agreee this is now about 80% accurate to me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xecyBxenkBw

gilpdawg
05-18-2013, 11:49 PM
The Pain of Salvation concert that I was talking about awhile back was superb.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

gilpdawg
06-04-2013, 07:12 AM
Bringing this back up....am I just talking to myself here?

The new Sabbath is streaming on iTunes. It's VERY good. Way better than I thought it would be. Iommi wrote some KILLER riffs for this thing. I thought it would wind up sounding like The Devil You Know, but with Ozzy on vocals instead of The Man. It doesn't. It sounds like Sabbath Bloody Sabbath or Sabotage.


On a downer note, the new Megadeth blows. Hard. Very disappointed.

cinredsfan2000
06-05-2013, 09:10 PM
Bringing this back up....am I just talking to myself here?

The new Sabbath is streaming on iTunes. It's VERY good. Way better than I thought it would be. Iommi wrote some KILLER riffs for this thing. I thought it would wind up sounding like The Devil You Know, but with Ozzy on vocals instead of The Man. It doesn't. It sounds like Sabbath Bloody Sabbath or Sabotage.


On a downer note, the new Megadeth blows. Hard. Very disappointed.

Ya know the sabbath isnt bad better then i expected although it seems again Iommi and butler must have something against drummers cause the drums seem to my ears at least a little muted . Brad wilk does very admiral job in a no win situation for the most part but it seems to be missing that certain swing that Bill ward brought to those early albums. My Pic for the drum seat would've been Stanton moore from the band Galatic he's got the swing and the power just like a younger Bill Ward go listen to him on C.O.C 's-In the arms of god .

Captain13
06-06-2013, 08:12 AM
I'm still holding out until I can listen to the full album, both the Sabbath and Megadeth. I must say, I don't hate the song "Supercollider". I don't love it either.

gilpdawg
06-07-2013, 03:14 AM
Ya know the sabbath isnt bad better then i expected although it seems again Iommi and butler must have something against drummers cause the drums seem to my ears at least a little muted . Brad wilk does very admiral job in a no win situation for the most part but it seems to be missing that certain swing that Bill ward brought to those early albums. My Pic for the drum seat would've been Stanton moore from the band Galatic he's got the swing and the power just like a younger Bill Ward go listen to him on C.O.C 's-In the arms of god .

I really dug that COC album when it came out.

RedLegsToday
06-07-2013, 07:51 AM
anyone going to see Baroness on the 12th?

Captain13
06-07-2013, 11:31 AM
I just listened to "13" online. I didn't get to listen as well as I would have liked, these people expect me to "work" when I am at my place of employment. I will say, while it doesn't compare to the first four Sabbath albums, it is better than anything Ozzy has put out since Ozzmosis and way better than I thought it would be. I can't wait to hear the whole thing again. And again.

gilpdawg
06-18-2013, 06:01 AM
This sounds awesome.

OLIVA: 'Raise The Curtain' Trailer Available

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=191403&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

gilpdawg
07-14-2013, 03:56 AM
This sounds awesome.

OLIVA: 'Raise The Curtain' Trailer Available

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=191403&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Bought the album. It is good. Not his typical work, not really metal, but I dig it. I like when he goes softer...like on Firefly off Global Warning or all the slower stuff on Streets.

NebraskaRed
07-19-2013, 03:33 PM
http://puigdestroyer.bandcamp.com/album/puig-destroyer

Can't go wrong with a little Puig Destroyer

Ravenlord
08-06-2013, 04:40 PM
what I've been listening to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3tiz7oyX5A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgL3OogsvUw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWQwx89gy-I




i actually wrote a D&D/Pathfinder module heavily influenced by the tone and some of the lyrics of these three songs. . .when i'm this heavy into A.I.C. it's generally not good for my sobriety, but this seems an exception as i focused on the tone, not my genes.

Captain13
08-15-2013, 01:29 PM
For the last week (or more) I have been blaring Five Finger Deathpunch's Wrong Side of Heaven and Righteous Side of Hell album. The lyrics are very NSFW, but the sound and aggression are amazing. This is my favorite album in a long, long time.

Ravenlord
08-17-2013, 04:24 AM
Ivan Moody's voice is more irritating to me than an Eddie Vedder/Scott Stapp collaboration. it's like balless death/thrash metal to me.

i'll never understand how a band that sites Alice In Chains, Tool, Sevendust, Powerman5000 among their chief influences can have such a terrible vocalist.

gilpdawg
08-17-2013, 05:26 AM
Yeah, I hate that band.

Ravenlord
08-25-2013, 09:51 PM
take THAT power metal!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTW30Q4B3Go

Ravenlord
09-01-2013, 01:23 AM
this entire album is solid, with a couple of dance tracks mixed in. odd for metal, right? here's one of them:

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

Joseph
09-04-2013, 08:48 PM
I'm going to see Iron Maiden tomorrow night in Nashville. First time for me. Very stoked.

gilpdawg
09-05-2013, 03:14 AM
A first Maiden show is one of the most amazing things you will ever experience. Welcome to the club.

moewan
09-05-2013, 12:59 PM
I'm going to see Iron Maiden tomorrow night in Nashville. First time for me. Very stoked.

I'm going too, 14th show for me, 4th for my wife. The fan club pre party is at the Rock Bottom, the post show party is at the Fleetwood Pub. You are in for a treat, the set list is amazing. :thumbup: :beerme:

Joseph
09-06-2013, 08:12 PM
I even bought a t-shirt, something I haven't done in 10 years I'd say.

Both Megadeth and Maiden were so much fun to watch, they took me back to my youth and I enjoyed it quite a lot. Many of the concerts I go to these days has streamlined and it was great to go back and see that 'arena rock' presentation with the pyro and theatrics.

Plus I got to see Eddie!

gilpdawg
09-07-2013, 02:00 AM
So.... who wants to go to ProgPower 2014 with me? OMG! Check out THAT lineup.

moewan
09-07-2013, 09:27 PM
I even bought a t-shirt, something I haven't done in 10 years I'd say.

Both Megadeth and Maiden were so much fun to watch, they took me back to my youth and I enjoyed it quite a lot. Many of the concerts I go to these days has streamlined and it was great to go back and see that 'arena rock' presentation with the pyro and theatrics.

Plus I got to see Eddie!

Even though they had some sound, Eddie issues, I thought they rocked. Best line from Bruce "if you came here tonight looking for a country concert, you made a horrible mistake". :lol:

Joseph
09-08-2013, 03:59 PM
Yeah there were definitely some sound issues with vocals on both bands. I guess maybe Bridgestone is wired for pop music and not rock lol

cinredsfan2000
09-09-2013, 10:27 AM
New Carcass !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3fRKGD2GW0 :rockband::bowrofl::runawaycry::runaway:

gilpdawg
09-21-2013, 05:45 AM
I went and saw Saxon the other night. It was good. Biff is 62, and looks 72, but still sings like he's 32.

cinredsfan2000
09-21-2013, 06:05 AM
I went and saw Saxon the other night. It was good. Biff is 62, and looks 72, but still sings like he's 32.

Thats one band i never got to see missed them in there prime .havent heard anyf there newer stuff although it gets good reviews.Its just biff now isnt it ? i know Grahm oliver had a splinter version of saxon for a bit .:confused:

gilpdawg
09-22-2013, 12:11 PM
Biff and Paul.

Ravenlord
03-29-2014, 01:39 AM
found out tonight that Finland's Lordi has a postage stamp in homage to them. Rovaniemi, renamed it's town square in honor of Mr. Lordi. trying to comprehend this while contrasting how Americans would lose their minds (in the bad way) over this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGe8qID9gSs

Ravenlord
05-15-2014, 12:09 AM
true dat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvtO9y6Pqaw

congrats to an extremely straight guy for singing this.

gilpdawg
09-03-2014, 10:06 AM
Holy crap...one week until ProgPower!!! :rockband:

cinredsfan2000
09-09-2014, 08:11 AM
Holy crap...one week until ProgPower!!! :rockband:

lot of good bands but Overkill?? is that some kind of joke?? There not exactly progif it was wacken or some other metal Festival‎ id get it but overkll sort of stands out like justin beiber would at that Festival‎.Dont get me wrong i like overkill a lot but at prog fest weird.:confused:

cinredsfan2000
09-13-2014, 11:05 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xl9x8BhUM
The new winger it's pretty good much different than i expected when i clicked on the video almost like they went prog. I was expecting some kind of hybrid of A.I.C/modern 80's rock. Defiantly interesting might have to pick this up .

gilpdawg
09-13-2014, 06:32 PM
lot of good bands but Overkill?? is that some kind of joke?? There not exactly progif it was wacken or some other metal Festival‎ id get it but overkll sort of stands out like justin beiber would at that Festival‎.Dont get me wrong i like overkill a lot but at prog fest weird.:confused:

They always have an oddball band on the bill.

They went over great, btw.

Joseph
09-13-2014, 07:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xl9x8BhUM
The new winger it's pretty good much different than i expected when i clicked on the video almost like they went prog. I was expecting some kind of hybrid of A.I.C/modern 80's rock. Defiantly interesting might have to pick this up .

I was a Winger hater back in the day. But this musically is very interesting. I'm still not much of a fan of his singing but, this is very surprising musically.

cinredsfan2000
03-24-2015, 09:49 PM
This thread has been ignored for to long figured it needed to brought back to life so i picked out a couple of faves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-V8kYT1pvE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvXaLZZ6M3M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmV9MsFnUbk