In the spirit of Zod's Thread, I'd like to take it in the opposite direction. I'd like to know what bands you find out there that have captured your interest and have held onto it over some releases, and in cases, your love for the band has grown.
Elvenking - This may seem obvious for me to post this, but while I loved Heathenreel and got involved with the band, WYRD, I thought, wasn't good. (My opnion has moved slightly since then, but I still don't listen to it often at all). I was disappointed in the album and decided to give them one more to win me back. With Damna's return on The Winter Wake, by fanboyism flamed anew. They then gave us details of The Scythe, and I was skeptical and didn't really enjoy the title song on release. The more clips that were released to us (the elvenking community) the more I liked it. Since, I have fallen in love with the new CD more than I believed. And I've only been through the first 6 songs due to time restrictions in the way I want to listen to new albums. Priority to finish it this weekend.
Mercenary - I first decided this was a band of Glorious on their announcement for Progpower 4. With the already released Everblack in my car, this was the first band I could get into with harsh vocals. The band was cool on the internet, and their songs ROCKED. 11 Dreams was released and kicked ass. Not as much as Everblack, but it was still a good fusion of Ass Kicking and Awesome. I enjoyed speaking with the band through the forums and the music was just what I could get into. Upon Krals departure, I wasn't concerned. I was sad, but I knew from Mikkel's additude that he was going to step it up. I bought "The Hours That Remain" as soon as I could and spun it, what I was treated too was one of the best CDs I have EVER purchased. Getting to see them at PP 7 was mind numbingly awesome, and being able to hang out and party with them afterwards was great. Class Acts all the way and incredibly talented.
Nightwish - I bet this is going to be hit or miss, but I still think they're getting better and better, save for the only slightly disappointing DPP, which means they only have room to regain the greatness that Once was. (lol pun). I see evolution in the right direction from Oceanborn, to Wishmaster, to Century Child to Once.. I think the band has been struggling to find a sound it likes, and did so with Century Child, and has improved on it since. The addition of Annette will only strengthen that sound. Tarja is a great singer, but she wasn't meant to do the kind of vocal melodies Nightwish has evolved into. Her talents are best suited elsewhere.
Iron Savior - While I can see an argument brewing that every album they release is essentially the same, I am inclined to think that they have perfected their specific blend of Power Metal. I came in to Iron Savior on the release of Condition Red, which, I consider to be my favorite Power Metal album of all time. Piet's vocals are easy for me to sing along with, as I prefer the lower rougher type of vocals over the all too common high pitched whine of normal generic power metal bands. Battering Ram's release solidified my love for the music, and at Prog Power 5 I purchased the entire back catalog and enjoy each CD immensely. I've only given Megatropolis 2 fair listens, but the verdict still stands, Iron Savior is Concentrated Awesome.
So, what do you all think?
Elvenking - This may seem obvious for me to post this, but while I loved Heathenreel and got involved with the band, WYRD, I thought, wasn't good. (My opnion has moved slightly since then, but I still don't listen to it often at all). I was disappointed in the album and decided to give them one more to win me back. With Damna's return on The Winter Wake, by fanboyism flamed anew. They then gave us details of The Scythe, and I was skeptical and didn't really enjoy the title song on release. The more clips that were released to us (the elvenking community) the more I liked it. Since, I have fallen in love with the new CD more than I believed. And I've only been through the first 6 songs due to time restrictions in the way I want to listen to new albums. Priority to finish it this weekend.
Mercenary - I first decided this was a band of Glorious on their announcement for Progpower 4. With the already released Everblack in my car, this was the first band I could get into with harsh vocals. The band was cool on the internet, and their songs ROCKED. 11 Dreams was released and kicked ass. Not as much as Everblack, but it was still a good fusion of Ass Kicking and Awesome. I enjoyed speaking with the band through the forums and the music was just what I could get into. Upon Krals departure, I wasn't concerned. I was sad, but I knew from Mikkel's additude that he was going to step it up. I bought "The Hours That Remain" as soon as I could and spun it, what I was treated too was one of the best CDs I have EVER purchased. Getting to see them at PP 7 was mind numbingly awesome, and being able to hang out and party with them afterwards was great. Class Acts all the way and incredibly talented.
Nightwish - I bet this is going to be hit or miss, but I still think they're getting better and better, save for the only slightly disappointing DPP, which means they only have room to regain the greatness that Once was. (lol pun). I see evolution in the right direction from Oceanborn, to Wishmaster, to Century Child to Once.. I think the band has been struggling to find a sound it likes, and did so with Century Child, and has improved on it since. The addition of Annette will only strengthen that sound. Tarja is a great singer, but she wasn't meant to do the kind of vocal melodies Nightwish has evolved into. Her talents are best suited elsewhere.
Iron Savior - While I can see an argument brewing that every album they release is essentially the same, I am inclined to think that they have perfected their specific blend of Power Metal. I came in to Iron Savior on the release of Condition Red, which, I consider to be my favorite Power Metal album of all time. Piet's vocals are easy for me to sing along with, as I prefer the lower rougher type of vocals over the all too common high pitched whine of normal generic power metal bands. Battering Ram's release solidified my love for the music, and at Prog Power 5 I purchased the entire back catalog and enjoy each CD immensely. I've only given Megatropolis 2 fair listens, but the verdict still stands, Iron Savior is Concentrated Awesome.
So, what do you all think?
One of my absolute favorites.
