Latest CD you bought...

Kalmakoff · November 1st, 2002, 08:49 AM

Thought I'd post this since I bought a few cds yesterday/today...

Chroma Key - Dead Air for Radios
Dio - The Last in Line
Dream Child - Reaching the Golden Gates
Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder
Into Eternity - Dead or Dreaming
Jens Johansson - Ten Seasons & Fission
Rage - End of All Days
Twilight Guardians - Tales of the Brave
Virgin Steele - Age of Consent

With the exception of Hammerfall & Into Eternity, they're all used cds so they were rather cheap, I'm not a millionaire.

Virgin Steele, Dio, Into Eternity & Hammerfall all kick major ass!

Nice addition to my weekend playlist.

Symphony · November 1st, 2002, 09:59 AM

I haven't "bought" one for a few weeks. Last purchase was the latest Threshold album "Critical Mass" and the next ones to pick up are the new Hammerfall and Symphony X

Eagle · November 1st, 2002, 02:17 PM

You've got some classics there Kalmakoff! I've got a few them myself including:

Twilight Guardians - Tales of the Brave (Good solid power metal)

Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder (more commercial but still excellent - this could be the album that really brings them out)

Dio - The Last in Line (We're off to the witch! I'll always love Dio)

My last purchase (finally arrived in the post this morning after about a 2 month wait from amazon) was White Skull's The Dark Age which I've already raved about on another thread. I recommend it very highly!!

Ayeka · November 1st, 2002, 05:49 PM

Burzum - Burzum/Aske
Darkthrone - Under A Funeral Moon

Kvlt Nvrwvgvvn blvck mvtvl!

Ayeka · November 2nd, 2002, 01:30 AM

Just remembered...the last albums I actually bought (LP not CD but who cares?

) were:

Michael Schenker Group - One Night At Budokan
Metal Hammer's Best Of British Steel, featuring:

Acid Reign
After Hours
Death Trash
Deathwish
The Dogs D'Amour
Lisa Dominique
Last Of The Teenage Idols
Lawnmower Deth
Lixx
Mantas
Metal Messiah (bought the album for this band!)
Midnight Blue
Re-Animator
Sabbat
Sacrilege
Soho Roses
Tattooed Love Boys
Tigertailz
Torino
Trixx Federation
Virus
Wrathchild

They don't do compilations like that nowadays, do they? Well, not in this country anyway...

Symphony · November 2nd, 2002, 03:12 AM

Ah those were the days. Sabbat....awesome! I've got a Metal MEssiah demo tape somewhere along with Acid Reign's "Moshkinstein" EP. Great stuff

WeekendWarrior · November 2nd, 2002, 05:25 AM

the last cd I bought :
Dreamtale - Beyond Reality
Ok album..Nothing original, but quite good. Some of the songs are just great!
My favorite tracks on this album has to be:

Time of Fatherhood - Catchy mid tempo chorus. The lyrics are alittle bit special though..

Dreamland - Love the chorus on this one. The female vocals are excellent!

Silent Path - Very nice ballad..gives me goosebumps

Farewell - This track reminds me strongly of Nightwish, with the keyboards and all..maybe a little bit inspired by Tuomas and co

a great track..again a spectacular chorus

Really looking forward to their next release!

NP: Stratovarius - SOS

Kalmakoff · November 2nd, 2002, 05:38 AM

I really like Dreamtale's debut too.

NP: Stratovarius - Eagleheart

Ayeka · November 3rd, 2002, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Symphony
Ah those were the days. Sabbat....awesome! I've got a Metal MEssiah demo tape somewhere along with Acid Reign's "Moshkinstein" EP. Great stuff

No fucking way dude!!!! Fucking Metal Messiah...they're on this obscure thrash compilation I bought last summer, I've been trying to find out more about each of the bands but it's taken up til now to even get one more song by any of them......duuuuuuuuuude!!! Metal Messiah fucking rock

Sabbat didn't impress me too much, but a lot of the other thrash stuff on there was quite good. Acid Reign and Re-Animator, especially, I thought. Lawnmower Deth were a laff too

gotta love the glam shit on there too, though. Man, for a Metal Hammer compilation to feature more than one type of metal...you knew this could only have happened in 1989!

Tet · November 3rd, 2002, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eagle
White Skull's The Dark Age which I've already raved about on another thread. I recommend it very highly!!

Obviously you like it then! I've been meaning to look into it for a while. Given that Federica was such a big part of making White Skull sound the way they did, I wasn't sure how they'd do without her. How does Gus compare?

WeekendWarrior · November 4th, 2002, 06:03 AM

We want Federica back!

Kalmakoff · November 4th, 2002, 09:05 AM

About White Skull...how does their new stuff compare to "Tales from the North"? That's the only album I've heard from them and it didn't quite impress me.

Ayeka · November 5th, 2002, 04:41 PM

I've just borrowed the new Hammerfall album...listened to it twice up my mate's pad, it truly is fucking awesome! I love this band now!

Seems like this year's been a good one for power metal, am I right? I mean, I'm unfamiliar with most of the big names but it really does seem like there's been some really good shit going down lately....

rsilvergun · November 6th, 2002, 01:49 AM

Warlock Triumph and Agony. Next 'll be the new Power Quest album.

WeekendWarrior · November 6th, 2002, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ayeka
I've just borrowed the new Hammerfall album...listened to it twice up my mate's pad, it truly is fucking awesome! I love this band now!

Seems like this year's been a good one for power metal, am I right? I mean, I'm unfamiliar with most of the big names but it really does seem like there's been some really good shit going down lately....

I too like Hammerfalls new release "Crimson Thunder", but I think Renegade is better...

"Templars of Steel", "Destined for Glory" and "The Champion" are the bands best songs ever..in my opinion anyway..
I really like Joacim Cans vocals on the new album. He has a amazing voice..it fits their music perfect.
My favorite tracks on Crimson Thunder is:
Brothers of the Storm, Crimson Thunder and The unforgiven Blade

Not a bad album, but not their best..

NP: Hammerfall - The unforgiven Blade

And you're completely right, it' been a year of great power!

A lot of great albums released:
Rhapsody - Power of the Dragonflame
Nightwish - Century Child
Freedom Call - Eternity
Shaman - The Ritual
Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder
Pagans Mind - Celestial Entrance (prog. album of the year!)

+++more

NP: Hammerfall - Heros Return

Eagle · November 6th, 2002, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Obviously you like it then! I've been meaning to look into it for a while. Given that Federica was such a big part of making White Skull sound the way they did, I wasn't sure how they'd do without her. How does Gus compare?

He's certainly an acquired taste and a very aggressive vocalist and I sure he'll get some criticism from die hard fans which is expected. Although IMO opinion he's brought a new dimension to the band. However musically this is their greatest release so it would be interesting to see how the album would have sounded with Fererica on vocals.

I would not like to make comparisons between the 2 of them though because I love Public Glory/Secert Agony so much too.

Ayeka · November 6th, 2002, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WeekendWarrior
I too like Hammerfalls new release "Crimson Thunder", but I think Renegade is better...
"Templars of Steel", "Destined for Glory" and "The Champion" are the bands best songs ever..in my opinion anyway..
I really like Joacim Cans vocals on the new album. He has a amazing voice..it fits their music perfect.
My favorite tracks on Crimson Thunder is:
Brothers of the Storm, Crimson Thunder and The unforgiven Blade

Renegade was my first Hammerfall album too (don't have the others

) ... me and my Crimson Thunder-owning mate were converted about two years back by the video for Renegade the song, back on the ol' Friday Night Rock Show (R.I.P.). It truly is a mighty album!

Oooh, and don't you mean Riders Of The Storm

that's one of my favourites too

along with Trailblazers and Dreams Come True. I'm a sucker for soppy love songs!

WeekendWarrior · November 7th, 2002, 02:29 AM

I meant of course Riders of the Storm..not Brothers of the Storm..lol
Dreams come True is a nice ballad..Hammerfall have a lot of nice ballads..Remember Yesterday is my favorite

NP: Blind Guardian - ATTWS

Symphony · November 8th, 2002, 01:47 AM

Picked up "Crimson Thunder", digipack with the bonus track. Pretty damn good....much better than Renegade!

Powerray · November 8th, 2002, 04:37 AM

I'm waiting for the dvd audio version :-)
Seems there is a delay due to booklet pressing :-(
Greetz
btw : still no power quest in the shop :-(

Kalmakoff · November 8th, 2002, 05:02 AM

Just got Symphony X's The Odyssey. Sounds great so far!

NP: Symphony X - Wicked

WeekendWarrior · November 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM

I think Odyssey is a great album! The titletrack rocks!

NP: Symphony X - The Odyssey

Symphony · November 8th, 2002, 07:30 AM

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on that as well. Can't wait!

Metal-Adam · November 11th, 2002, 09:10 AM

I'm going through a totally retro phase at the moment.

The last albums I bought were:

Spreading the disease - Anthrax
Persistence of time - Anthrax
Coroner - Coroner
Act III - Death Angel

I love the old thrashy stuff.

I would totally recommend "Critical Mass" by Threshold. Symphony played it to me and it's incredible. Sooo heavy yet melodic and complex. Top stuff and I'm not just saying that because Karl is such a top bloke!

Has anyone got "Winds of Change" by Venom's Mantas? I have it on LP and it rules. It's very 80's but then it was recorded in '86! It's almost Power Metal in places.

WeekendWarrior · November 11th, 2002, 10:08 AM

Yeah, I like "Critical Mass" alot.
Can't find one bad song on it..Phenomenon is my favorite..
Indeed a great album.

NP: Blind Guardian - ATTWS

November 1st, 2002, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	Latest CD you bought... Thought I'd post this since I bought a few cds yesterday/today... Chroma Key - Dead Air for Radios Dio - The Last in Line Dream Child - Reaching the Golden Gates Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder Into Eternity - Dead or Dreaming Jens Johansson - Ten Seasons & Fission Rage - End of All Days Twilight Guardians - Tales of the Brave Virgin Steele - Age of Consent With the exception of Hammerfall & Into Eternity, they're all used cds so they were rather cheap, I'm not a millionaire. Virgin Steele, Dio, Into Eternity & Hammerfall all kick major ass! Nice addition to my weekend playlist. __________________

November 1st, 2002, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 5,491	I haven't "bought" one for a few weeks. Last purchase was the latest Threshold album "Critical Mass" and the next ones to pick up are the new Hammerfall and Symphony X __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk www.myspace.com/powerquest www.napalmrecords.com www.myspace.com/pqkeys www.symphonyproductions.co.uk

November 2nd, 2002, 03:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 5,491	Ah those were the days. Sabbat....awesome! I've got a Metal MEssiah demo tape somewhere along with Acid Reign's "Moshkinstein" EP. Great stuff __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk www.myspace.com/powerquest www.napalmrecords.com www.myspace.com/pqkeys www.symphonyproductions.co.uk

November 2nd, 2002, 05:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,076	the last cd I bought : Dreamtale - Beyond Reality Ok album..Nothing original, but quite good. Some of the songs are just great! My favorite tracks on this album has to be: Time of Fatherhood - Catchy mid tempo chorus. The lyrics are alittle bit special though.. Dreamland - Love the chorus on this one. The female vocals are excellent! Silent Path - Very nice ballad..gives me goosebumps Farewell - This track reminds me strongly of Nightwish, with the keyboards and all..maybe a little bit inspired by Tuomas and co a great track..again a spectacular chorus Really looking forward to their next release! NP: Stratovarius - SOS __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 2nd, 2002, 05:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	I really like Dreamtale's debut too. NP: Stratovarius - Eagleheart __________________

November 1st, 2002, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eagle The Rayniac Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hull or Hell UK Posts: 1,898	You've got some classics there Kalmakoff! I've got a few them myself including: Twilight Guardians - Tales of the Brave (Good solid power metal) Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder (more commercial but still excellent - this could be the album that really brings them out) Dio - The Last in Line (We're off to the witch! I'll always love Dio) My last purchase (finally arrived in the post this morning after about a 2 month wait from amazon) was White Skull's The Dark Age which I've already raved about on another thread. I recommend it very highly!!

November 1st, 2002, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,266	Burzum - Burzum/Aske Darkthrone - Under A Funeral Moon Kvlt Nvrwvgvvn blvck mvtvl!

November 2nd, 2002, 01:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,266	Just remembered...the last albums I actually bought (LP not CD but who cares? ) were: Michael Schenker Group - One Night At Budokan Metal Hammer's Best Of British Steel, featuring: Acid Reign After Hours Death Trash Deathwish The Dogs D'Amour Lisa Dominique Last Of The Teenage Idols Lawnmower Deth Lixx Mantas Metal Messiah (bought the album for this band!) Midnight Blue Re-Animator Sabbat Sacrilege Soho Roses Tattooed Love Boys Tigertailz Torino Trixx Federation Virus Wrathchild They don't do compilations like that nowadays, do they? Well, not in this country anyway...

November 4th, 2002, 06:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,076	We want Federica back! __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 4th, 2002, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	About White Skull...how does their new stuff compare to "Tales from the North"? That's the only album I've heard from them and it didn't quite impress me. __________________

November 5th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ayeka Hell Bent For Leather! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,266	I've just borrowed the new Hammerfall album...listened to it twice up my mate's pad, it truly is fucking awesome! I love this band now! Seems like this year's been a good one for power metal, am I right? I mean, I'm unfamiliar with most of the big names but it really does seem like there's been some really good shit going down lately....

November 6th, 2002, 01:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
rsilvergun Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA Posts: 13	Warlock Triumph and Agony. Next 'll be the new Power Quest album. __________________ Jeremy Gregorio gunvalk@cox.net

November 7th, 2002, 02:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,076	I meant of course Riders of the Storm..not Brothers of the Storm..lol Dreams come True is a nice ballad..Hammerfall have a lot of nice ballads..Remember Yesterday is my favorite NP: Blind Guardian - ATTWS __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 8th, 2002, 01:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 5,491	Picked up "Crimson Thunder", digipack with the bonus track. Pretty damn good....much better than Renegade! __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk www.myspace.com/powerquest www.napalmrecords.com www.myspace.com/pqkeys www.symphonyproductions.co.uk

November 8th, 2002, 04:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Powerray Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 49	I'm waiting for the dvd audio version :-) Seems there is a delay due to booklet pressing :-( Greetz btw : still no power quest in the shop :-( __________________

November 8th, 2002, 05:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
Kalmakoff Prototype of Simplicity Join Date: May 2002 Location: Land of the Thousand Drunks Posts: 2,328	Just got Symphony X's The Odyssey. Sounds great so far! NP: Symphony X - Wicked __________________

November 8th, 2002, 07:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,076	I think Odyssey is a great album! The titletrack rocks! NP: Symphony X - The Odyssey __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!

November 8th, 2002, 07:30 AM	#23 (permalink)
Symphony PQ member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 5,491	I'm looking forward to getting my hands on that as well. Can't wait! __________________ Steve Williams - Keyboardist for Power Quest www.power-quest.co.uk www.myspace.com/powerquest www.napalmrecords.com www.myspace.com/pqkeys www.symphonyproductions.co.uk

November 11th, 2002, 09:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
Metal-Adam PQ member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 34	I'm going through a totally retro phase at the moment. The last albums I bought were: Spreading the disease - Anthrax Persistence of time - Anthrax Coroner - Coroner Act III - Death Angel I love the old thrashy stuff. I would totally recommend "Critical Mass" by Threshold. Symphony played it to me and it's incredible. Sooo heavy yet melodic and complex. Top stuff and I'm not just saying that because Karl is such a top bloke! Has anyone got "Winds of Change" by Venom's Mantas? I have it on LP and it rules. It's very 80's but then it was recorded in '86! It's almost Power Metal in places.

November 11th, 2002, 10:08 AM	#25 (permalink)
WeekendWarrior Patriot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: norway Posts: 1,076	Yeah, I like "Critical Mass" alot. Can't find one bad song on it..Phenomenon is my favorite.. Indeed a great album. NP: Blind Guardian - ATTWS __________________ Not alone with a dream Just a want to be free With a need to belong I am a clansman ....Freedom!