Favourite Band

metalxmetalx · July 15th, 2011, 09:03 AM

I'm curious to know: what is the favourite band of you guys? Well, mine has changed over time. When I first started listening to rock/metal back in 1984 Scorpions occupied that place ( I still have the Lps Fly to the Rainbow, In Trance, Taken by Force, Tokyo Tapes, Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism, Blackout, and Love at First Sting). Some years later I came across Rainbow, and I couldn't believe how good the songs Stargazer, Light in the Black and The Gates of Babylon were. It was one of those magic moments that occur once in a while. What a melodic, powerful band, and, of course, Dio's beautiful voice shines on those songs.
In 2003 I watched the song Egypt by Symphony X on the internet, but I didn't give it much attention. However, when I bought The Odyssey in 2005 everything fell into place! The same magic happened again. They have remained my favorite band since then, and now I have all their albums.

Marwen · July 15th, 2011, 10:14 AM

You don't have to have a "favorite band". I like many bands/musicians in different ways, Symphony X is one of them. They used to be my "favorite band" when I was a teen though (thanks mostly to V).

Adam Fiske · July 15th, 2011, 10:31 AM

You don't have to have one, but it still possible that you could!

EyeballKid · July 15th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I couldn't pick one. I have at least 5-10 that all hold equal weight.

Wander · July 15th, 2011, 02:10 PM

My first favourite band was Queen when I was around 5. It was followed by U2, then Metallica when I started listening to metal in my teens. Ensiferum (first two albums) was probably my number one as well for a while. Then found Symphony X and it was the best thing for a couple of years. After that I went back to listening to stuff from a broader spectrum (not just metal) and have had many favourites. Been really into Devin Townsend for the last couple of years.

But that chronological list is missing a lot of bands/artists that have been very important to me. Porcupine Tree, Mostly Autumn, Opeth, Wintersun, Camel, Scott Walker, Tori Amos to name a few.

Pamonha · July 15th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Black Sabbath

Kenneth R. · July 15th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Marillion.

Only because "Peter Gabriel" is a person, and not a "band".

I could name an easy 20 bands for 3rd place, but those two were no brainers.

Liampie · July 15th, 2011, 04:25 PM

My favourite 'band' by far is Devin Townsend, minus Strapping Young Lad.

In second place are Alestorm, Ayreon, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Star One and of course Symphony X.

In third place (or eight place actually) are Allen-Lande, Avantasia, Dark Moor, Iron Maiden, Muse, Rammstein, Splen, Therion and Threshold.

Quite a lot of power metal, I know. Apparently not a very popular genre on this board.

Ryan M. · July 15th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, Symphony X, Queen, Coldplay (Don't laugh

) etc.

Phanto · July 15th, 2011, 04:49 PM

When I'm in a Yes period, it's probably Yes.
Otherwise Marillion, with no competition.

Wander · July 15th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan M.

Coldplay (Don't laugh

) etc.

I kinda like the early albums, but later stuff is really meh. I heard their latest song (every teardrop something) on radio recently and it was simply awful. One of the worst pop songs I've heard in a while tbh.

Argentina X · July 15th, 2011, 06:01 PM

The Beatles. I love them. A lot.

Xtopher · July 15th, 2011, 06:06 PM

I have 3 in no specific order:

Symphony X, Opeth and Emperor. All 3 offer something unique but you could link em together someway if u tried.

Krowsnest · July 15th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Symphony X, with only Blind Guardian coming close really. Maybe throw Opeth, Ayreon, Devin Townsend or Turisas(who I'm loving lately) in as runner-ups

Peeps999 · July 15th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Pain of Salvation wins my award for favorite band ever. In my opinion all of there albums are masterpieces. Yes, I consider Scarsick and Road Salt to be masterpieces.

Detective Clarence Beauregard · July 15th, 2011, 07:56 PM

Symphony X hands down, with Opeth as the runner-up. Everything else doesn't even come close, although there's plenty of other good bands/artists I listen to.

Kenneth R. · July 15th, 2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argentina X

The Beatles. I love them. A lot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan M.

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, Symphony X, Queen, Coldplay (Don't laugh

) etc.

Coldplay's first 3 albums are boss.

The Invisible Guest · July 15th, 2011, 09:40 PM

King Diamond is probably my current all time favorite, but with king being on hiatus with health issues other bands are closing in. Symphony X, and Amorphis are knocking on the door.

The band that had the biggest influence on me and was my long time favorite band was Queensryche, but with them steadily falling off with each new disc they have become a band I don't follow any longer. I have not even bothered to purchase their last three or four discs.

Britt

The Stormbringer · July 16th, 2011, 05:33 AM

Blind Guardian has been my favourite band since age 13. For a while I thought that bands like Rush or SX had surpassed them, but with every new Guardian album I realize that they've been at the top of my list for a reason.

CantoX · July 16th, 2011, 05:34 AM

1st Symphony X
2nd Iced Earth

Marwen · July 16th, 2011, 08:45 AM

Some of my favorite bands: Symphony X, Planet X, Cosmosquad, Marillion, Death, Wintersun, Opeth, The Devin Townsend Project, Derek Sherinian

CantoX · July 16th, 2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenneth R.

Marillion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phanto

Otherwise Marillion, with no competition.

I checked their stuff on youtube after both you guys mentioned them. Could you recommend any songs/albums?
I checked out Kayleigh, script for a jesters tear and lavender, and the only one I like of those is Kayleigh. The other 2 sound weird.

Marwen · July 16th, 2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CantoX

Could you recommend any songs/albums?

"Happiness is the Road" was the album that first got me into them. Check it out.

Here are a few songs:

Trap the Spark
Happiness is the Road
Ocean Cloud
This Train is my Life
A State of Mind
Asylum Satellite

Postulate · July 16th, 2011, 05:53 PM

IQ
King Crimson
Fates Warning

LittleTortillaBoy · July 16th, 2011, 09:06 PM

Some of my favourites: Symphony X, Van der Graaf Generator, Fates Warning, Camel, Dream Theater , Pain of Salvation, Black Sabbath (my first love

), Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Death,...

July 15th, 2011, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
metalxmetalx Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 233	Favourite Band I'm curious to know: what is the favourite band of you guys? Well, mine has changed over time. When I first started listening to rock/metal back in 1984 Scorpions occupied that place ( I still have the Lps Fly to the Rainbow, In Trance, Taken by Force, Tokyo Tapes, Lovedrive, Animal Magnetism, Blackout, and Love at First Sting). Some years later I came across Rainbow, and I couldn't believe how good the songs Stargazer, Light in the Black and The Gates of Babylon were. It was one of those magic moments that occur once in a while. What a melodic, powerful band, and, of course, Dio's beautiful voice shines on those songs. In 2003 I watched the song Egypt by Symphony X on the internet, but I didn't give it much attention. However, when I bought The Odyssey in 2005 everything fell into place! The same magic happened again. They have remained my favorite band since then, and now I have all their albums. Last edited by metalxmetalx : July 17th, 2011 at 09:25 AM.

July 15th, 2011, 01:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
EyeballKid Shyamalan'd Join Date: May 2007 Location: 9th & Hennepin Posts: 1,597	I couldn't pick one. I have at least 5-10 that all hold equal weight. __________________ Twitter! MusicTube Abandom on Twitter sad sad Donut Productions

July 15th, 2011, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wander 10+2=6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 1,994	My first favourite band was Queen when I was around 5. It was followed by U2, then Metallica when I started listening to metal in my teens. Ensiferum (first two albums) was probably my number one as well for a while. Then found Symphony X and it was the best thing for a couple of years. After that I went back to listening to stuff from a broader spectrum (not just metal) and have had many favourites. Been really into Devin Townsend for the last couple of years. But that chronological list is missing a lot of bands/artists that have been very important to me. Porcupine Tree, Mostly Autumn, Opeth, Wintersun, Camel, Scott Walker, Tori Amos to name a few. __________________ Across the sea, through sands of time

July 15th, 2011, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Cináed Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 17,518	Marillion. Only because "Peter Gabriel" is a person, and not a "band". I could name an easy 20 bands for 3rd place, but those two were no brainers. __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

July 15th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ryan M. Theocratic Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,923	Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, U2, Symphony X, Queen, Coldplay (Don't laugh ) etc. __________________ Bound in chains I owed a debt that I could not pay Standing guilty in every way When grace and mercy brought absolution Adonai, I raise my hands to the sky in praise For you have taken my sin away Behold, today is my absolution day -Absolution Day by Theocracy

July 15th, 2011, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marwen Five Align Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,534	You don't have to have a "favorite band". I like many bands/musicians in different ways, Symphony X is one of them. They used to be my "favorite band" when I was a teen though (thanks mostly to V).

July 15th, 2011, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Adam Fiske Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 203	You don't have to have one, but it still possible that you could!

July 15th, 2011, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pamonha Petrified Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fortaleza - CE - Brasil Posts: 76	Black Sabbath

July 15th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Liampie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 139	My favourite 'band' by far is Devin Townsend, minus Strapping Young Lad. In second place are Alestorm, Ayreon, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica, Star One and of course Symphony X. In third place (or eight place actually) are Allen-Lande, Avantasia, Dark Moor, Iron Maiden, Muse, Rammstein, Splen, Therion and Threshold. Quite a lot of power metal, I know. Apparently not a very popular genre on this board.

July 15th, 2011, 04:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phanto Alalalalalalalala. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gothenburg, SWE Posts: 2,510	When I'm in a Yes period, it's probably Yes. Otherwise Marillion, with no competition. __________________

July 15th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Argentina X Progressive Argentinian Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38	The Beatles. I love them. A lot.

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Xtopher Creation's menace Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Perú Posts: 294	I have 3 in no specific order: Symphony X, Opeth and Emperor. All 3 offer something unique but you could link em together someway if u tried. __________________

July 15th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Krowsnest Guardian of the Blind Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Other Side Posts: 139	Symphony X, with only Blind Guardian coming close really. Maybe throw Opeth, Ayreon, Devin Townsend or Turisas(who I'm loving lately) in as runner-ups

July 15th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Peeps999 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3	Pain of Salvation wins my award for favorite band ever. In my opinion all of there albums are masterpieces. Yes, I consider Scarsick and Road Salt to be masterpieces.

July 15th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Detective Clarence Beauregard Dehumanized Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,415	Symphony X hands down, with Opeth as the runner-up. Everything else doesn't even come close, although there's plenty of other good bands/artists I listen to. __________________ "I refuse to abandon my work! I've finished my research on the T-Virus, but I need a little more time to complete the more powerful G-Virus." - William Birkin "Do as you wish. I will follow my initial plan and lure the S.T.A.R.S. members into the mansion. Their superior combat training should make them perfect test subjects." - Albert Wesker

July 15th, 2011, 09:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Invisible Guest Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,581	King Diamond is probably my current all time favorite, but with king being on hiatus with health issues other bands are closing in. Symphony X, and Amorphis are knocking on the door. The band that had the biggest influence on me and was my long time favorite band was Queensryche, but with them steadily falling off with each new disc they have become a band I don't follow any longer. I have not even bothered to purchase their last three or four discs. Britt Last edited by The Invisible Guest : July 15th, 2011 at 09:43 PM.

July 16th, 2011, 05:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
The Stormbringer www.Metal1.info Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 1,001	Blind Guardian has been my favourite band since age 13. For a while I thought that bands like Rush or SX had surpassed them, but with every new Guardian album I realize that they've been at the top of my list for a reason. __________________ »Follow Me Under The Fire Sun... that's pretty much every Enchant song.« - Ted Leonard

July 16th, 2011, 05:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
CantoX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kuwait Posts: 879	1st Symphony X 2nd Iced Earth __________________ soundcloud.com/yahguitar yousefq8.com

July 16th, 2011, 08:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
Marwen Five Align Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,534	Some of my favorite bands: Symphony X, Planet X, Cosmosquad, Marillion, Death, Wintersun, Opeth, The Devin Townsend Project, Derek Sherinian

July 16th, 2011, 05:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Postulate Have a nice day! :) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,276	IQ King Crimson Fates Warning

July 16th, 2011, 09:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
LittleTortillaBoy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montenegro Posts: 206	Some of my favourites: Symphony X, Van der Graaf Generator, Fates Warning, Camel, Dream Theater , Pain of Salvation, Black Sabbath (my first love ), Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, Death,... __________________ I had a dream I was you Strong as the fire in my veins And when I called out your name I would remain to witness the pain I am beyond silent black I will be back as your Guardian