Best Band Playing Madfest

Schizoid Man · July 16th, 2007, 07:21 AM

So who do you think put on the best show at this year's Madfest?

Friday night - Outworld
Saturday night - Dark Empire
Overall - Dark Empire

Pyramaze51 · July 16th, 2007, 09:09 AM

Well, as the promoter i won't comment on this but i will say this, From top to bottome they were all amazing and their shows were awesome, so i gotta say they were all great.

Dolamite S. Biffle · July 16th, 2007, 10:52 AM

Honestly there is no way I could pick between DE, Outworld, and Meyvn. Those are the bands I went to see and those are the bands that handed me my ass. Krucible was really good to, but I had a harder time getting into them since I only had one track of their original material.

I think John or Schizoid Man should edit the post with a poll, one choice for each band.

Rider of Theli · July 16th, 2007, 11:06 AM

Mindflow, Krucible, Outworld, Meyvn, Magistral, Dark Empire, SMC, Eternity Black, Prymary...

oh wait, you said 'one' band, right? crap. making me choose...

maybe later I can decide.

RoleModel · July 16th, 2007, 01:46 PM

To be fair, I didn't stick around for Mindflow (kid was ready to go, long weekend).

I'm having a hard time picking between Meyvn, Krucible, and SMC.

SMC has some great songs (and great lyrics, especially if you're into history) and I'm surprised they're not getting more talk on here.

I've been looking forward to Krucible for a long time, and they didn't disappoint.

And Meyvn... I didn't know anything about them at all, sans the four songs on their myspace. Wow. I'll be following these guys.

I'll be following 'em all, really. Nobody sucked. Shit, Nobody was below "excellent". This is just my top three based solely on my personal tastes.

Bryan316 · July 16th, 2007, 09:45 PM

I am FURIOUS that Magistral escaped without letting me buy their album! YOU FUCKERS BETTER SEND SOME TO LANCE SO I CAN GET ONE!!!

I really wanna try to pick a favorite. But this is hard. Here's what I'll do:

SCALE THE SUMMIT
Where the fuckin' hell did these guys come from? Suprise of the weekend! These kids look like rookies, like n00bs... and then they come out with impecable precision and ability! Fascinating! If they're this good at this age, I cannot imagine what they'd be capable of a few albums down the road! I'm so glad I found these guys! In a few years, the whole world will know what we know.

ETERNITY BLACK
I totally wanna drink a shit-ton of beer with these guys. I was far too busy to jump out in front and absorb them, but from the back, they were a wonderful suprise. Hella heavy, tighter than a noose, a well-oiled machine made of METAL. I really wanna see them again, but from the front row!

MEYVN
Invincible. You couldn't stop them if the thunderstorm killed the power! The band I most anticipated seeing, and easily met my expectations. Ruthless speed. Drew, you were giving Rusty a little competition!!!

KRUCIBLE
Three words, folks - WORLD CLASS BAND. Send their asses to Wacken Open Air, and let em headline. NOW! That was a band without a flaw. I enjoyed everything about them. Lance is King! I can't believe they put on a performance like that with TWO rehearsals! When that album is released.... heh heh....

OUTWORLD
Okay, who WASN'T awestruck by Rusty's abilities? I am so very very glad that Carlos' Visa issues did not interfere with this festival, because I think this guy was bred, born, and raised to be a fuckin rock star. Absolutely brilliant, and the prototype to which every front man should compare his stage performance. RUSTY IS THE COOLEST CAT UNDER FIRE! The man had his gear fighting with him, he had to rip apart his rig to keep the show going, and did it without skipping a step. If either of my guitarists had that kind of problems with their rigs, show would be over. NOT OUTWORLD!!! Shit no! Absolutely professional, and couldn't phase them. There ain't shit they couldn't conquer. There's a reason guitarists have been talking about Rusty Cooley for years now. The man is unequaled.

DARK EMPIRE
The other band I was highly anticipating from buying their album and absorbing almost with religious regularity. Man oh man.... if they come to Detroit, I wanna be handcuffed to the front of the stage so nobody can drag me away! This is a band that you cannot stay still, and watch them perform. They automatically make you bang your head. Just.... just throw the horns in the air, and thrash away til your neck fails!!!

SIX MINUTE CENTURY
UNDER A GLASS FUCKIN MOOOOON! That made the whole festival for me! These guys are so fuckin' perfect. That's how a progressive metal band does it, folks. Just sit back and watch the wizardry and brilliant songwriting. It's like a hand grenade of sheer talent went off!

MAGISTRAL
Unbelievably entertaining. Chile is missing out! Shouldn't have let them escape, cuz Houston has stolen that country's greatest export!!! I wish I got an album before everything got packed away.... so fuckin pissed.... HURRY UP AND TOUR, you guys! Git yer asses to Atlanta!!!

PRYMARY
Guys.... seriously... I'm very very sorry I was so busy, cuz I wanted to camp out for your whole setlist. You guys were easily the most musically-satisfying band for me. I loved it. Another band who I shoulda got albums of before the stuff was all packed away.

MINDFLOW
Words can't describe it. Beyond my ability to translate. Seriously. Good luck guys, I hope you conquer America and Europe, and I hope every human being in the world realise how fucking brilliant you are. DIEGO IS THE MAN WITH THE PLAN. He will lead you boys to greatness.

sh0kr0k · July 19th, 2007, 01:22 AM

Well said, Bryan! I can't a favorite either, promoter or not! I loved each band for different reasons! Simply a fabulous weekend of pure metal awesomeness! Is that a word? lol! \m/

Leopard · July 19th, 2007, 08:50 AM

Krucible was definitely my favorite band!

Leopard · July 19th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan316

I am FURIOUS that Magistral escaped without letting me buy their album! YOU FUCKERS BETTER SEND SOME TO LANCE SO I CAN GET ONE!!!

Their album isn't out yet.

Bryan316 · July 19th, 2007, 02:35 PM

They coulda ran back to the hotel and whipped up a recording for me! I expect nothing less!

July 16th, 2007, 07:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
Schizoid Man Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 49	Best Band Playing Madfest So who do you think put on the best show at this year's Madfest? Friday night - Outworld Saturday night - Dark Empire Overall - Dark Empire

July 16th, 2007, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pyramaze51 J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,756	Well, as the promoter i won't comment on this but i will say this, From top to bottome they were all amazing and their shows were awesome, so i gotta say they were all great. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of REDEMPTION for PPUSAVIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Freak Kitchen for PPUSA VII Proud Co-Sponsor of Mustasch for PPUSA IX Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Owner and President of DREAMCATCHER PROMOTIONS and MANAGEMENT Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties

July 16th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,519	Honestly there is no way I could pick between DE, Outworld, and Meyvn. Those are the bands I went to see and those are the bands that handed me my ass. Krucible was really good to, but I had a harder time getting into them since I only had one track of their original material. I think John or Schizoid Man should edit the post with a poll, one choice for each band. __________________ Visit http://www.metal-temple.com, for the latest album reviews and metal headlines. “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "All right, Ian. Can you please shut up for the next 3 minutes and 12 seconds, so I can play the last song." - Jon Oliva

July 16th, 2007, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rider of Theli Son of the Staves of Time Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiram, Ga Posts: 2,116	Mindflow, Krucible, Outworld, Meyvn, Magistral, Dark Empire, SMC, Eternity Black, Prymary... oh wait, you said 'one' band, right? crap. making me choose... maybe later I can decide. __________________ rebuilding the Atlanta Traditional Metal Scene... one stage at a time

July 16th, 2007, 01:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
RoleModel The reason you get online Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 17	To be fair, I didn't stick around for Mindflow (kid was ready to go, long weekend). I'm having a hard time picking between Meyvn, Krucible, and SMC. SMC has some great songs (and great lyrics, especially if you're into history) and I'm surprised they're not getting more talk on here. I've been looking forward to Krucible for a long time, and they didn't disappoint. And Meyvn... I didn't know anything about them at all, sans the four songs on their myspace. Wow. I'll be following these guys. I'll be following 'em all, really. Nobody sucked. Shit, Nobody was below "excellent". This is just my top three based solely on my personal tastes. __________________ Censorship is liberty restrained.

July 16th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bryan316 METAL... nuff said! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 2,386	I am FURIOUS that Magistral escaped without letting me buy their album! YOU FUCKERS BETTER SEND SOME TO LANCE SO I CAN GET ONE!!! I really wanna try to pick a favorite. But this is hard. Here's what I'll do: SCALE THE SUMMIT Where the fuckin' hell did these guys come from? Suprise of the weekend! These kids look like rookies, like n00bs... and then they come out with impecable precision and ability! Fascinating! If they're this good at this age, I cannot imagine what they'd be capable of a few albums down the road! I'm so glad I found these guys! In a few years, the whole world will know what we know. ETERNITY BLACK I totally wanna drink a shit-ton of beer with these guys. I was far too busy to jump out in front and absorb them, but from the back, they were a wonderful suprise. Hella heavy, tighter than a noose, a well-oiled machine made of METAL. I really wanna see them again, but from the front row! MEYVN Invincible. You couldn't stop them if the thunderstorm killed the power! The band I most anticipated seeing, and easily met my expectations. Ruthless speed. Drew, you were giving Rusty a little competition!!! KRUCIBLE Three words, folks - WORLD CLASS BAND. Send their asses to Wacken Open Air, and let em headline. NOW! That was a band without a flaw. I enjoyed everything about them. Lance is King! I can't believe they put on a performance like that with TWO rehearsals! When that album is released.... heh heh.... OUTWORLD Okay, who WASN'T awestruck by Rusty's abilities? I am so very very glad that Carlos' Visa issues did not interfere with this festival, because I think this guy was bred, born, and raised to be a fuckin rock star. Absolutely brilliant, and the prototype to which every front man should compare his stage performance. RUSTY IS THE COOLEST CAT UNDER FIRE! The man had his gear fighting with him, he had to rip apart his rig to keep the show going, and did it without skipping a step. If either of my guitarists had that kind of problems with their rigs, show would be over. NOT OUTWORLD!!! Shit no! Absolutely professional, and couldn't phase them. There ain't shit they couldn't conquer. There's a reason guitarists have been talking about Rusty Cooley for years now. The man is unequaled. DARK EMPIRE The other band I was highly anticipating from buying their album and absorbing almost with religious regularity. Man oh man.... if they come to Detroit, I wanna be handcuffed to the front of the stage so nobody can drag me away! This is a band that you cannot stay still, and watch them perform. They automatically make you bang your head. Just.... just throw the horns in the air, and thrash away til your neck fails!!! SIX MINUTE CENTURY UNDER A GLASS FUCKIN MOOOOON! That made the whole festival for me! These guys are so fuckin' perfect. That's how a progressive metal band does it, folks. Just sit back and watch the wizardry and brilliant songwriting. It's like a hand grenade of sheer talent went off! MAGISTRAL Unbelievably entertaining. Chile is missing out! Shouldn't have let them escape, cuz Houston has stolen that country's greatest export!!! I wish I got an album before everything got packed away.... so fuckin pissed.... HURRY UP AND TOUR, you guys! Git yer asses to Atlanta!!! PRYMARY Guys.... seriously... I'm very very sorry I was so busy, cuz I wanted to camp out for your whole setlist. You guys were easily the most musically-satisfying band for me. I loved it. Another band who I shoulda got albums of before the stuff was all packed away. MINDFLOW Words can't describe it. Beyond my ability to translate. Seriously. Good luck guys, I hope you conquer America and Europe, and I hope every human being in the world realise how fucking brilliant you are. DIEGO IS THE MAN WITH THE PLAN. He will lead you boys to greatness. __________________ Back to recording. Keep throwing them horns!

July 19th, 2007, 01:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
sh0kr0k www.MindFlow.com.br Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Getmeouttahere, TX Posts: 4,029	Well said, Bryan! I can't a favorite either, promoter or not! I loved each band for different reasons! Simply a fabulous weekend of pure metal awesomeness! Is that a word? lol! \m/ __________________ Proud Head Leader of the MindFlow U.S. Street Team Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Rock The Madhouse Director & Dark Day Promotions Owner Proud Director of Madfest WorldWide - TXMF Forum "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics, is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." - Plato vicissitudes (n.) - the unexpected changes and shifts often encountered in one’s life.

July 19th, 2007, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Leopard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 278	Krucible was definitely my favorite band! __________________ Sundays, 9:00 Eastern time http://www.kwtfworldwide.com/

July 19th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bryan316 METAL... nuff said! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 2,386	They coulda ran back to the hotel and whipped up a recording for me! I expect nothing less! __________________ Back to recording. Keep throwing them horns!

July 19th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
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