Quick Poll: ROUND TWO - Which of these two bands do you prefer?

sh0kr0k · August 29th, 2007, 08:05 PM

Pick one...

ESTRUM - http://www.myspace.com/estrum

DENDURA - http://www.myspace.com/denduraband

sh0kr0k · August 30th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Come on! 35 views and only 4 votes! Get on the stick and click!

Don't worry, it's anonymous.

TX Metal Cowboy · August 30th, 2007, 08:48 PM

I will have to come back to this one with more study of each band! They both impress me upon first listen!

TheWhisper · August 30th, 2007, 08:51 PM

I voted neither. Neither one 'clicked' with me for whatever reason, though I would give the edge to Dendura. I'm voting in these things with the hope that I might be able to make it to the next installment of Texas Madfest. Would love to finally make that trip to Texas, that I've always wanted to make.

sh0kr0k · August 31st, 2007, 05:01 AM

Side note: these polls are not determining the line-up for Madfest 2008. They are just to help me gauge interest in certain aspects of the metal world, so to say

Okay, I'm lying, yes they have an impact on the final roster

but there's a chance that NONE of these bands will be performing, even if they "win" their poll.

With that said, thank you for the votes and the comments! Please keep 'em coming!

Looking forward to your comments, Rusty!
I hope you get to come too, TheWhisper!

Dolamite S. Biffle · August 31st, 2007, 12:10 PM

I was pretty unimpressed by both bands.

zzwanderer · August 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM

I liked them both but the singer for Estrum is pretty great, if not very metal.

TX Metal Cowboy · September 1st, 2007, 03:28 AM

Ok although I love both these bands, and the Egyptian theme is cool with Dendura. I would have to say Estrum has the most atmosphere overall. However, having said that...I'm not sure either would work on Madfest. So I will vote neither for Madfest, but I really like Estrum and the poll is for which band I prefer so Estrum gets my vote!

sh0kr0k · September 1st, 2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX Metal Cowboy

Ok although I love both these bands, and the Egyptian theme is cool with Dendura. I would have to say Estrum has the most atmosphere overall. However, having said that...I'm not sure either would work on Madfest. So I will vote neither for Madfest, but I really like Estrum and the poll is for which band I prefer so Estrum gets my vote!

Thank you! That's exactly what I wanted to know

You rock!

Thanks for all the answers and votes everyone! I really appreciate it! Y'all are totally awesome!

Moneky Mike · September 3rd, 2007, 11:08 PM

I totally disagree with Estrum and I'm not knocking them. Estrum sounds great but they are less agressive than Dendura. Dendura sounds much heavier live. Bare in mind, the drummer they have on those recordings is not their current drummer. They are definately a progressive metal band and Aziza is a show stealer with big and powerful vocals with dual guitar harmonies. I've seen them live twice and they are great! Estrum sounds more like they have a blues or jazz vocalist and I don't think the metal fans will get into it as much as they will with Dendura. Plus, Dendura has belly dancers. Enough said!

View Poll Results: Pick who you like better...
Estrum	2	7.41%
Dendura	19	70.37%
Neither	4	14.81%
Both	2	7.41%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

August 29th, 2007, 08:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
sh0kr0k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Getmeouttahere, TX Posts: 4,355	Quick Poll: ROUND TWO - Which of these two bands do you prefer? Pick one... ESTRUM - http://www.myspace.com/estrum DENDURA - http://www.myspace.com/denduraband __________________ ..:last.fm:..:livejournal:..:youtube:..:facebook:.. Last edited by sh0kr0k : August 30th, 2007 at 01:51 AM.

August 30th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
sh0kr0k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Getmeouttahere, TX Posts: 4,355	Come on! 35 views and only 4 votes! Get on the stick and click! Don't worry, it's anonymous. __________________ ..:last.fm:..:livejournal:..:youtube:..:facebook:..

August 30th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
TX Metal Cowboy Picture Boy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 325	I will have to come back to this one with more study of each band! They both impress me upon first listen! __________________ You'll never force me to denounce...

August 30th, 2007, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheWhisper Cobra Kai Never Dies Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 2,401	I voted neither. Neither one 'clicked' with me for whatever reason, though I would give the edge to Dendura. I'm voting in these things with the hope that I might be able to make it to the next installment of Texas Madfest. Would love to finally make that trip to Texas, that I've always wanted to make. __________________ You can have my heart Though it isn't new It's been used and broken And only comes in blue So beyond repair Nothing I could do I tried to fix it myself But it was only worse when I got through You can have my heart If you don't mind broken things -Julie Miller 'Broken Things'

August 31st, 2007, 05:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
sh0kr0k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Getmeouttahere, TX Posts: 4,355	Side note: these polls are not determining the line-up for Madfest 2008. They are just to help me gauge interest in certain aspects of the metal world, so to say Okay, I'm lying, yes they have an impact on the final roster but there's a chance that NONE of these bands will be performing, even if they "win" their poll. With that said, thank you for the votes and the comments! Please keep 'em coming! Looking forward to your comments, Rusty! I hope you get to come too, TheWhisper! __________________ ..:last.fm:..:livejournal:..:youtube:..:facebook:..

August 31st, 2007, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,782	I was pretty unimpressed by both bands. __________________ 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." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva

August 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
zzwanderer Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	I liked them both but the singer for Estrum is pretty great, if not very metal.

September 1st, 2007, 03:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
TX Metal Cowboy Picture Boy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 325	Ok although I love both these bands, and the Egyptian theme is cool with Dendura. I would have to say Estrum has the most atmosphere overall. However, having said that...I'm not sure either would work on Madfest. So I will vote neither for Madfest, but I really like Estrum and the poll is for which band I prefer so Estrum gets my vote! __________________ You'll never force me to denounce...

September 3rd, 2007, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Moneky Mike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	I totally disagree with Estrum and I'm not knocking them. Estrum sounds great but they are less agressive than Dendura. Dendura sounds much heavier live. Bare in mind, the drummer they have on those recordings is not their current drummer. They are definately a progressive metal band and Aziza is a show stealer with big and powerful vocals with dual guitar harmonies. I've seen them live twice and they are great! Estrum sounds more like they have a blues or jazz vocalist and I don't think the metal fans will get into it as much as they will with Dendura. Plus, Dendura has belly dancers. Enough said!