J. Golden
Heaven and Hell Records
IT WAS A COMIC BOOK! HAHA
Seriously though , some really good albums listed there.
I think that I am reaching an age...
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IT WAS A COMIC BOOK! HAHA
Seriously though , some really good albums listed there.
nomisofsiman
Member
Absolutely. Metal is not the genre with the best writers, though there are a number of them. I just think topically, they're more diverse usually. Those you said definitely are some of the best songwriters in music generally. A lot of it too depends on the genre of metal. Power metal mostly is just fantasy sorta stuff, though I think that's a more diverse topic than what most rock and rollers tend to do.
Shit, ever since I found Nightwish in 2005, I hardly listen to bands from my youth. Hell, I should have been pumped for Maiden/Dream Theater, but more interested in Kamelot, Sabaton and Immortal. Hell, I go out of my way to find new bands, as the old ones just don't do it for me anymore (With the exception of Rush). Oh, BTW, I am 44.
Justin G
Member
There is no such thing as having a terrible time at a Maiden show. NO. SUCH. THING.
J. Golden
Heaven and Hell Records
Power metal writers usually fall in one of two groups; either they are writing about Tolkien or Moorecock books, or they are writing their own lame attempt a good story. Remember that Dragon Flame thing?
Crap I just ruffled some feathers.
I always thought doom produced decent writers and Martin in Skyclad could not be touched.
J. Golden
Heaven and Hell Records
Next time you go see them drive seven hours to the show. Pay a lot of money for a decent set. Unless you are cool with the field. Be sure to cover one eye and squint through the show.
You know if they cannot come to NC then to hell with them.
AngraRULES
Member
Yes there is. Try standing next two a 400 pound teenager who smells like his last shower was when he was 5. For the whole entire show. I swear to you, my dog's shit smells better than that kid. I mean, B.O. is okay and all, but that was just wrong. I hope I never cross paths with that kid ever again. And believe me when I say it, that would spoil ANY moment in your life.
Justin G
Member
It's only 4.5 hours from Mebane to Gainesville, and $25 would have got you a seat where if you couldn't see the stage clearly, you could definitely see the giant screens showing closeups.
All I'm saying is don't dismiss something as terrible if you weren't there.
Justin G
Member
Whoa. OK, maybe there is such a thing. Were you on the lawn? If not, I think I would have given up my seat and moved to the lawn.
Behind my seat, I had moron frat boys drunk on Mike's Hard Lemonade acting like asses the whole time.
AngraRULES
Member
Nah, this wasn't this tour. It was quite a few years ago actually, during the Dance of Death tour. The packed venue didn't help either, not a whole lot of room to move.
Wow, drunk on Mike's Hard Lemonade? What a pussy. I swear to God, sometimes I wish we could get the likes of General Zod to annihilate all of them. He's a mean motherfucker.
nomisofsiman
Member
Indeed. I haven't heard much of Skyclad though, so I can't say in terms of Martin.
skyrefuge
Member
I think you have a different definition of "songwriter" than everyone else, as Fiddler already pointed out. Your definition is closer to what everyone else thinks of when they hear "lyricist", or perhaps "singer/songwriter".
My definition is the same as Fiddler's, and the same as most everyone else I've heard in the metal community talking about songwriting: it encompasses the entire song, both music and lyrics, and, given the general banality of metal lyrics, generally refers *more* to the music-writing than the lyric-writing.
You can stick with your definition, but be aware that it will likely cause confusion.
Neil
J-Dubya 777
It NEVER ends
LOL!
Remember, we'ver had our share of those a few times at Prog Power. I distinctly remember 2 classifications - 1) The "fuck showering, I'm going back to the venue" rancid BO dude and my worst, 2) The "I shit my pants and don't care" person. I know this isn't prom, but a little personal hygeine goes a long way....
AngraRULES
Member
LOL!
I know this isn't prom, but a little personal hygeine goes a long way....
I had no idea about these two instances. I'm laughing out loud thinking of them, but the million dollar question is.. WHERE ARE THEM IN THE FORUM?
Yippee38
Living the dream!
I didn't read the whole thread, so I'm sorry if I repeat what anybody else said.
My main problem is finding bands that really sound different. A lot of people talk about a lot of bands, but when I listen to them all I can think is, "Did this album come out in the 80's?," or "Oh great! Another Dream Theater wannabe." Most power metal I hear sounds just like all power metal has for the last 30 years. Even prog metal isn't very prog anymore.
My main problem is finding bands that really sound different. A lot of people talk about a lot of bands, but when I listen to them all I can think is, "Did this album come out in the 80's?," or "Oh great! Another Dream Theater wannabe." Most power metal I hear sounds just like all power metal has for the last 30 years. Even prog metal isn't very prog anymore.
AngraRULES
Member
I can see that, but I don't think being innovative is a deciding factor on whether a band is good or not. Take Circus Maximus, for instance. A lot of people will say that they're just another Dream Theater rip-off (which I don't agree with). Now let's take a more recent Circus Maximus album (Isolate) and compare it with a rather recent Dream Theater album (Octavarium, Systematic Chaos, or even Black Clouds). Circus Maximus, although obviously being the "son" (or grandson, for some) beats Dream Theater with a stick (and I love Dream Theater).
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
I'd have to say that I'm a mix....I still listen to a lot of old stuff, but I enjoy quite a few 'newer' bands, too.
I -do- find that many of the newer bands I like aren't metal bands or from the genre.
I -do- find that many of the newer bands I like aren't metal bands or from the genre.
An interesting thread.
Myself I'm a 44 year old Metal Musician with a new release this year. I have found that its harder for me to listen to older CDs. Not saying that I dont but as of late my frequent plays are mostly 4 year old and newer releases.
Myself I'm a 44 year old Metal Musician with a new release this year. I have found that its harder for me to listen to older CDs. Not saying that I dont but as of late my frequent plays are mostly 4 year old and newer releases.
Every one of those "new" bands you metioned is between 9 and 18 years old...haha! Newer than Maiden, maybe...or "new to you"...but veteran bands...
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