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WeekendWarrior · November 17th, 2002, 04:37 AM

What do you think of the Rock Opera, K-mak?
I've heard some tracks, but I haven't bought the album yet..maybe I will..
I was kind of dissapointed over Prophet of the last Eclipse. It's a ok album, with some great songs, but it isn't King of the Nordic Twilight quality on it

I like both the material and the concept better on his first solo album..
I like the new Thy Majestie album. They have improved..

NP: Power Quest - Wings of Forever

Kalmakoff · November 17th, 2002, 02:45 PM

The rock opera is quite good, not the greatest thing I've heard though. I've been mostly listening to the Turilli & Thy Majestie CDs on the weekend, so I don't have a conclusive opinion about it yet.

I must agree with you about the new Turilli. It is good, but (so far at least) King of the Nordic Twilight is a bit better.

rsilvergun · November 17th, 2002, 02:52 PM

At my local record store no less. I still can't believe it. I thought for sure I'd have to order them (I'm in Tucson, Arizona, USA). Just as I think metal's dead here I find out otherwise. Now if I can just pick up the Power Quest album in the next few weeks...

WeekendWarrior · November 17th, 2002, 03:03 PM

Order Wings of Forever from www.alicesrecords.com today!

What do you think of the new Hammerfall album then?

rsilvergun · November 18th, 2002, 01:44 AM

The new Hammerfall album's great. It's not as catchy as some of the other stuff I've heard from them (like As the Dragon Lies Bleeding) but it grows on 'ya quick, and track 1 in particular is awsome.

I'm trying to hold out for the US release of Power Quests album. If it take too much longer I'll probably break down and order it from overseas though. Gotta say I envy you guys in Europe and the U.K. where power metal's still really big.

WeekendWarrior · November 18th, 2002, 01:56 AM

Track 1 is great! I believe it's called Riders of the Storm.
It's one of the best tracks..but the best song is the titletrack :
Crimson Thunder

You have to agree with me on this one..

Symphony · November 18th, 2002, 01:57 AM

Rsilvergun......I gotta say that I much prefer the latest Hammerfall compared to "Renegade". The first 3 tracks are a great combo! Bit slower than the best bits of "Glory to the Brave" and "Legacy of Kings" (still my fave!)

Kalmakoff · November 18th, 2002, 08:04 AM

I must agree that the new Hammerfall is much better than Renegade.

I just got "The Arrival" cd by a band called Requiem.
Listening to it right now and it sounds great!

WeekendWarrior · November 18th, 2002, 10:41 AM

Yeah, I have the album "Arrival"..I don't like the vocalist..he has a very special voice..
The music is great, but not the vocals..

Ayeka · November 18th, 2002, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rsilvergun
The new Hammerfall album's great. It's not as catchy as some of the other stuff I've heard from them (like As the Dragon Lies Bleeding) but it grows on 'ya quick, and track 1 in particular is awsome.

Crimon Thunder reigns uber alles!

I'm surprised you haven't found it as catchy...every time I've been up my mate's house since he bought it when it came out, we've given it a spin all the way through and I found yesterday that I'd picked up the choruses just from these casual listens. A minor issue only, just saying!

Tet · November 18th, 2002, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rsilvergun
Gotta say I envy you guys in Europe and the U.K. where power metal's still really big.

Power metal big in the UK? Stop before my sides split. While it's better than it once was, it's still entirely underground. There is *no* rock press coverage. The UK's leading "rock" magazine doesn't even acknowledge its existence. There's no radio play (other than on Totalrock, which I can't listen to since they switched to broadcasting in WMA). The situation is much better in continental Europe, but even then, it's still got a long way to do. But Hammerfall's new album at least went to #1 in the album charts in their native Sweden, something that would be unthinkable here.

dragonmaiden · November 19th, 2002, 01:01 AM

I couldn't have put it better myself Tet!!

WeekendWarrior · November 20th, 2002, 03:19 PM

Today I bought :

Avalon - Eurasia

WoW! Surprised over this one. This is great prog power metal!
Eternal Flame is a incredible song, and the whole album is very good. Looking forward to their next release..

NP: Avalon - Eternal Flame

Ayeka · November 20th, 2002, 04:49 PM

Just ordered Wings Of Forever from UltimateMetal!

WeekendWarrior · November 21st, 2002, 10:10 AM

Something to look forward to dude!

Ayeka · November 21st, 2002, 03:23 PM

Too bloody right. I'll be watching the letterbox with great anticipation on Saturday morning...providing the hangover don't get in the way

Ayeka · November 26th, 2002, 04:02 PM

And yesterday I bought....

Judas Priest - Sad Wings Of Destiny LP
Anthrax - I'm The Man 7"
Lead Weight, a CD reissue of an old Neat records compilation. The tracklist is as follows:

Raven - Inquisitor
White Spirit - Cheetah
Venom - Angel Dust
Axe - S.S. Giro
Blitzkrieg - Inferno
Aaragon - Noonday
Fist - Throwing In The Towel
Axis - Messiah
Bitches Sin - Down The Road
Warrior - Flying High
Satan's Empire - Soldiers of War
Jaguar - Dutch Connection
Hellanbach - All Systems Go
Savage - Let It loose
Shy - Deep Water

Only one of these bands I'd heard before was Venom, a few I'd heard of. My faves are Savage, White Spirit, Venom and Raven in that order....quite good for two quid!

dragonmaiden · November 26th, 2002, 05:54 PM

Ahhhhhh!!! My era ....the NWOBHM

Ayeka..if you like Cheetah you might want to see if you can find White Spirit the album. They were definitely one of the best bands to come out of NWOBHM....and better stilll they came from my home town.

Also check out Raven's Rock Until You Drop...an excellent slice of old school metal from the NE of England.

pits · November 26th, 2002, 08:21 PM

yesterday i bought emperor - anthem to the melkings at dusk(or something like this) and I finally convince my mon and she lend me her credit card so i ordered WINGS OF FOREVER

Kalmakoff · November 27th, 2002, 07:39 AM

I just bought Dionysus' "Sign of Truth". Very good melodic power metal, kinda reminds me of Edguy.

WeekendWarrior · November 27th, 2002, 10:15 AM

I'm going to buy that one too. I've heard some great stuff about it. I've been interested in that band since their demo came out.

I will check it out soon, and I don't think I'm going to be dissapointed..

NP: Luca Turilli - Prophet of the last Eclipse

Ayeka · November 27th, 2002, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dragonmaiden
Ahhhhhh!!! My era ....the NWOBHM

Ayeka..if you like Cheetah you might want to see if you can find White Spirit the album. They were definitely one of the best bands to come out of NWOBHM....and better stilll they came from my home town.

Also check out Raven's Rock Until You Drop...an excellent slice of old school metal from the NE of England.

I thought White Spirit sounded a bit like Deep Purple and a LOT like Gillan...I'm a big Purple fan!

Yes, definately a worthwhile investment, I'd say. Plus there's the historical value of Janick Gers....

Raven be worth remembering....I checked 'em out on the internet and it seems they been soldiering on way since the NWOBHM, eh? In the Saxon sense, not like those who split up and re-form every few years...surprising they manage to keep such a low profile

dragonmaiden, you know the band Witchfynde? I got Give 'Em Hell for two quid some time back...any thoughts?

Symphony · November 28th, 2002, 09:17 AM

Hey K-Mak! That Dionysus album has been getting some really great reviews....how do you rate it?

dragonmaiden · November 28th, 2002, 03:03 PM

Ayeka.....I do indeed know Witchfynde...though I have to say they were not one of the best of the NWOBHM bands IMHO. Saying that there are a few of the old tracks you might want to check out. Leaving Nadir & Crystal Gazing on their 1983 offering Cloak and Dagger are personal faves. You may already be aware that the band have got together again and recently supported Diamond Head on their UK tour. There has been some suggestions they should play at Bloodstock so you may get the opportunity to see them next year.

I'm glad you like White Spirit....you can get the CD on Japanese import if you feel inclined. I think it's one of the my top ten NWOBHM albums. I have good memories of seeing them in my youth.

Kalmakoff · November 28th, 2002, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Symphony
Hey K-Mak! That Dionysus album has been getting some really great reviews....how do you rate it?

There are a few killer tunes like:
Time Will Tell
Sign of Truth
Anthem for the Children
Holy War

Very catchy choruses! A few songs are more akin to the 80s heavy metal.

Edguy's Mandrake kept on coming to mind while listening to Dionysus. Not a bad thing, I'd say. Definitely recommended for fans of such bands as Edguy, Helloween and hmm...Sinergy.

I'd rate it 8,5/10

November 17th, 2002, 04:37 AM	#51 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	What do you think of the Rock Opera, K-mak? I've heard some tracks, but I haven't bought the album yet..maybe I will.. I was kind of dissapointed over Prophet of the last Eclipse. It's a ok album, with some great songs, but it isn't King of the Nordic Twilight quality on it I like both the material and the concept better on his first solo album.. I like the new Thy Majestie album. They have improved.. NP: Power Quest - Wings of Forever __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 17th, 2002, 02:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	The rock opera is quite good, not the greatest thing I've heard though. I've been mostly listening to the Turilli & Thy Majestie CDs on the weekend, so I don't have a conclusive opinion about it yet. I must agree with you about the new Turilli. It is good, but (so far at least) King of the Nordic Twilight is a bit better. __________________

November 17th, 2002, 02:52 PM	#53 (permalink)
rsilvergun Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA Posts: 13	Just got the new HammerFall and the Lost Horizon CD :) At my local record store no less. I still can't believe it. I thought for sure I'd have to order them (I'm in Tucson, Arizona, USA). Just as I think metal's dead here I find out otherwise. Now if I can just pick up the Power Quest album in the next few weeks... __________________ Jeremy Gregorio gunvalk@cox.net

November 17th, 2002, 03:03 PM	#54 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	Order Wings of Forever from www.alicesrecords.com today! What do you think of the new Hammerfall album then? __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 18th, 2002, 01:44 AM	#55 (permalink)
rsilvergun Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA Posts: 13	The new Hammerfall album's great. It's not as catchy as some of the other stuff I've heard from them (like As the Dragon Lies Bleeding) but it grows on 'ya quick, and track 1 in particular is awsome. I'm trying to hold out for the US release of Power Quests album. If it take too much longer I'll probably break down and order it from overseas though. Gotta say I envy you guys in Europe and the U.K. where power metal's still really big. __________________ Jeremy Gregorio gunvalk@cox.net

November 18th, 2002, 01:56 AM	#56 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	Track 1 is great! I believe it's called Riders of the Storm. It's one of the best tracks..but the best song is the titletrack : Crimson Thunder You have to agree with me on this one.. __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 18th, 2002, 01:57 AM	#57 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 8,565	Rsilvergun......I gotta say that I much prefer the latest Hammerfall compared to "Renegade". The first 3 tracks are a great combo! Bit slower than the best bits of "Glory to the Brave" and "Legacy of Kings" (still my fave!) __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/2312944524/?ref=ts http://www.facebook.com/pqsymphony?ref=tn_tnmn www.myspace.com/powerquest www.twitter.com/pqsymphony www.napalmrecords.com www.rock4success.com

November 18th, 2002, 08:04 AM	#58 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	I must agree that the new Hammerfall is much better than Renegade. I just got "The Arrival" cd by a band called Requiem. Listening to it right now and it sounds great! __________________

November 18th, 2002, 10:41 AM	#59 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	Yeah, I have the album "Arrival"..I don't like the vocalist..he has a very special voice.. The music is great, but not the vocals.. __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 19th, 2002, 01:01 AM	#62 (permalink)
dragonmaiden Lady of the Vale Forlorn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hartlepool, UK Posts: 1,162	I couldn't have put it better myself Tet!!

November 20th, 2002, 03:19 PM	#63 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	Today I bought : Avalon - Eurasia WoW! Surprised over this one. This is great prog power metal! Eternal Flame is a incredible song, and the whole album is very good. Looking forward to their next release.. NP: Avalon - Eternal Flame __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 20th, 2002, 04:49 PM	#64 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,260	Just ordered Wings Of Forever from UltimateMetal!

November 21st, 2002, 10:10 AM	#65 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	Something to look forward to dude! __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 21st, 2002, 03:23 PM	#66 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,260	Too bloody right. I'll be watching the letterbox with great anticipation on Saturday morning...providing the hangover don't get in the way

November 26th, 2002, 04:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,260	And yesterday I bought.... Judas Priest - Sad Wings Of Destiny LP Anthrax - I'm The Man 7" Lead Weight, a CD reissue of an old Neat records compilation. The tracklist is as follows: Raven - Inquisitor White Spirit - Cheetah Venom - Angel Dust Axe - S.S. Giro Blitzkrieg - Inferno Aaragon - Noonday Fist - Throwing In The Towel Axis - Messiah Bitches Sin - Down The Road Warrior - Flying High Satan's Empire - Soldiers of War Jaguar - Dutch Connection Hellanbach - All Systems Go Savage - Let It loose Shy - Deep Water Only one of these bands I'd heard before was Venom, a few I'd heard of. My faves are Savage, White Spirit, Venom and Raven in that order....quite good for two quid!

November 26th, 2002, 05:54 PM	#68 (permalink)
dragonmaiden Lady of the Vale Forlorn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hartlepool, UK Posts: 1,162	Ahhhhhh!!! My era ....the NWOBHM Ayeka..if you like Cheetah you might want to see if you can find White Spirit the album. They were definitely one of the best bands to come out of NWOBHM....and better stilll they came from my home town. Also check out Raven's Rock Until You Drop...an excellent slice of old school metal from the NE of England.

November 26th, 2002, 08:21 PM	#69 (permalink)
pits Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: quebec canada Posts: 83	yesterday i bought emperor - anthem to the melkings at dusk(or something like this) and I finally convince my mon and she lend me her credit card so i ordered WINGS OF FOREVER

November 27th, 2002, 07:39 AM	#70 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	I just bought Dionysus' "Sign of Truth". Very good melodic power metal, kinda reminds me of Edguy. __________________

November 27th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#71 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,074	I'm going to buy that one too. I've heard some great stuff about it. I've been interested in that band since their demo came out. I will check it out soon, and I don't think I'm going to be dissapointed.. NP: Luca Turilli - Prophet of the last Eclipse __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 28th, 2002, 09:17 AM	#73 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 8,565	Hey K-Mak! That Dionysus album has been getting some really great reviews....how do you rate it? __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/2312944524/?ref=ts http://www.facebook.com/pqsymphony?ref=tn_tnmn www.myspace.com/powerquest www.twitter.com/pqsymphony www.napalmrecords.com www.rock4success.com

November 28th, 2002, 03:03 PM	#74 (permalink)
dragonmaiden Lady of the Vale Forlorn Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hartlepool, UK Posts: 1,162	Ayeka.....I do indeed know Witchfynde...though I have to say they were not one of the best of the NWOBHM bands IMHO. Saying that there are a few of the old tracks you might want to check out. Leaving Nadir & Crystal Gazing on their 1983 offering Cloak and Dagger are personal faves. You may already be aware that the band have got together again and recently supported Diamond Head on their UK tour. There has been some suggestions they should play at Bloodstock so you may get the opportunity to see them next year. I'm glad you like White Spirit....you can get the CD on Japanese import if you feel inclined. I think it's one of the my top ten NWOBHM albums. I have good memories of seeing them in my youth.