Although I can appreciate the music, I don't think i'll ever get used to vocals like that.
Not my thing.
Can someone explain this band to me?
This is a good explanation.Can someone explain this band to me?
They're awesome.
Seriously, one of my favorite band, excellent musicians, excellent technique very dynamic and awesome vocalist. To be able to put vocal parts over this musical mess is nothing short of a miracle :metal
I played Fortress for 2 months solid and really really enjoyed it. Bought Kezia, gave it a few listens and just thought it was rubbish in comparison. Everything about it seems a lot less mature then Fortress (music and lyrics.). It makes me appreciate how much the band had grown in between Kezia and Fortress.
But, appreciates x10
I played Fortress for 2 months solid and really really enjoyed it. Bought Kezia, gave it a few listens and just thought it was rubbish in comparison. Everything about it seems a lot less mature then Fortress (music and lyrics.). It makes me appreciate how much the band had grown in between Kezia and Fortress.
But, appreciates x10
well they were, what, like 19 when they made kezia?
You guys do know that they had an EP before Kezia, right?
Although I can appreciate the music, I don't think i'll ever get used to vocals like that.
Not my thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y45HI7H9DMc
But seriously, these guys are pretty amazing. Pity that the singer seems very weak live from the videos I've seen :-\ Can someone here confirm that who's been to a gig?#
This (apart from it wasn't that long ago lawl).
But seriously, these guys are pretty amazing. Pity that the singer seems very weak live from the videos I've seen :-\ Can someone here confirm that who's been to a gig?#
i saw them a year and a half ago, and rody was great live. he changes up some of the vox, but i think it makes it interesting. hes not perfect live, but his energy makes up for it.
i heard divinity within its not bad
i heard divinity within its not bad
i heard divinity within its not bad
i think that's the worst song on kezia, so if you like that, then you will certainly like the rest.
I just bought Fortress a few days ago, and I can honestly say I've NEVER been so blown away by an album on first listen. There wasn't a single second that didn't amaze me. I love it because it's so chaotic and unpredictable (even when compared to other prog), but at the same time it's cohesive, and I immediately fell in love with the vocals. They're backed by so much attitude and confidence, whether clean or screamed/growled. Incredibly album, I'd have to say Bloodmeat is my favorite track right now. I may or may not check out Kezia but I don't feel like I need to...
I just bought Fortress a few days ago, and I can honestly say I've NEVER been so blown away by an album on first listen. There wasn't a single second that didn't amaze me. I love it because it's so chaotic and unpredictable (even when compared to other prog), but at the same time it's cohesive, and I immediately fell in love with the vocals. They're backed by so much attitude and confidence, whether clean or screamed/growled. Incredibly album, I'd have to say Bloodmeat is my favorite track right now. I may or may not check out Kezia but I don't feel like I need to...
Awesome, glad you like it so much. Bloodmeat is indeed and awesome song.
Kezia isnt really as crazy and I dont like it as much, but before the forum restart, I made a poll on which album people preferred and it was pretty much dead even. So you may wanna check Kezia anyway.
I personally prefer Kezia to Fortress, most of the second half of Fortress isn't very good whereas there is at least one amazing song in each "act" of Kezia.
I personally prefer Kezia to Fortress, most of the second half of Fortress isn't very good whereas there is at least one amazing song in each "act" of Kezia.
I personally prefer Kezia to Fortress, most of the second half of Fortress isn't very good whereas there is at least one amazing song in each "act" of Kezia.
I used to think the same thing too. I would only really listen to the first 4 songs because they were so great. But I found that after I fell in love with Spoils, the second half of the album is just as strong and enjoyable. Only song I dont really like is the last one. You just have to give the last few songs a lil more attention, because they do sound a lil samey and less enjoyable at first.
I'm listening to Kezia now... I like the music, but the vocals are of the "emo" variety and don't really fit the music, in my opinion. I would've preferred screamed/growled vocals in the vein of BTBAM over them. I'll give them a fair chance though, since so many people here love them so much.
PLAY BONE MARROW LIVE
kezia barely exists to me. you can all say that im totally wrong. but fortress is unbelievable. no tracks are bad to me
If you guys have time, my personal Bloodmeat cover with a friend !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuuLsGPEAE
I love the band, Fortress is one of the few album i can say that has no "Bad song" !
I want to get into Protest The Hero, what album should I get first?
I want to get into Protest The Hero, what album should I get first?
in before debate
I say start with Kezia. You can't go wrong with either album though.
My friend has that DVD. I need to borrow it from him.
I would never, ever call Pain of Salvation 'insane', but good looks on discovering the band. Get Kezia.
Get Kezia.
I would never, ever call Pain of Salvation 'insane', but good looks on discovering the band. Get Kezia.
You have to admit, PoS's stuff is pretty crazy...I had no clue what was going on the first time I listened to The Perfect Element I, it hits you like a ton of bricks.
So, in the string of dates they are playing over Christmans break in Canada, they're playing Fortress in its entirety. Which means: BONE MARROW.
So, in the string of dates they are playing over Christmans break in Canada, they're playing Fortress in its entirety. Which means: BONE MARROW.
:omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg: :omg:
My life won't be complete until I see that song live.
They better play it in the US
Also - New video for Limb From Limb: https://watch.muchmusic.com/video-playlists/muchloud/clip236139#clip236139
Freaking LOL
Also - New video for Limb From Limb: https://watch.muchmusic.com/video-playlists/muchloud/clip236139#clip236139
Freaking LOL
HOLY SHIT
that made my night
Also - New video for Limb From Limb: https://watch.muchmusic.com/video-playlists/muchloud/clip236139#clip236139
Freaking LOL
HOLY SHIT
that made my night
When the vocals start, I wasnt exactly expect that, haha :lol
Turn Soonest to the Sea
Just came back from seeing them, the show was fucking awesome.
They played:
Bloodmeat
Dissentience
Bone Marrowetc
Goddess Bound
======
Turn Soonest to the Sea
Blindfolds Aside
Also - New video for Limb From Limb: https://watch.muchmusic.com/video-playlists/muchloud/clip236139#clip236139
Freaking LOL
Also - New video for Limb From Limb: https://watch.muchmusic.com/video-playlists/muchloud/clip236139#clip236139
Freaking LOL
That was amazing.
I think it says "This should never be".
Maybe I need to hear more, but I've heard two of their songs and while I really like the instrumental part - they're absolutely amazing that way - I have some problems with the vocals. It's ok when he actually sings, but when he enters the sort of whiny voice or screaming, it grows really tiresome. Any song recommendations? (The ones I've heard were apparently Bloodmeat and Sequoia Throne)
Thanks :hatI think it says "This should never be".
Yep
Horrible band. I mean, some of the music sounds cool but like always, that retard on vocals ruins it all.
Horrible band. I mean, some of the music sounds cool but like always, that retard on vocals ruins it all.:facepalm:
WE ARE STILL LIFE AND COLD BLOODED
Horrible band. I mean, some of the music sounds cool but like always, that retard on vocals ruins it all.
Just came in here to say Fortress is superb and Kezia is really good.
I'm sorry I can't listen to The Tiny Warrior from Ace Ventura 2 sing. It's ridiculously bad, and comparing him to any power vocalist is equally bad. Gene Adam is more tolerable.
Rabid Chihuahua :tdwn
bump
Kezia is one of the best albums ever.
Top 3 in order:
She Who Mars The Skin Of Gods
The Divine Suicide Of K.
Divinity Within
Though the absolute best part of the album is Turn Soonest to the Sea's outro.
To be honest, I don't really think any of the songs on Kezia are meh songs.
Also, Nautical and Heretics & Killers are the only kinda meh songs. Nothing too memorable in either of those.
Gojira and Meshuggah
mathcore
neither of which I particularly like
The album is in the works, don't stress yourselves.
From their Facebook page:HOLY FUCK. LISTEN TO IT RIGHT NOW.QuoteThe album is in the works, don't stress yourselves.
Although admittedly it doesn't much matter to me, as I still haven't listened to Kezia. >___>
LOL HARRY I STILL HAVEN'T LISTENED TO ITSORT IT OUT NAO
I DISAGREE, FORTRESS IS BESTRESS
I DISAGREE, FORTRESS IS BESTRESS
I DISAGREE, FORTRESS IS BESTRESS
its funny because its true
I thought both bands more or less fit under the mathcore banner...
https://allprotest.com/2010/08/protest-the-hero-begin-recording-new-album/
We’ve already established that it will have a more “progressive” sound to it
Rody is pretty awesome.
Though live dvds don't suck.
https://vimeo.com/17820844damn those guys are weird :lol
Jadea is back!
Rody is pretty awesome.
Though live dvds don't suck.
Pretty much, don't know why he said that. Just cos his live dvd sucks. :P
Rody is pretty awesome.
Though live dvds don't suck.
Pretty much, don't know why he said that. Just cos his live dvd sucks. :P
I liked gallop =/
Mar 22 – Protest The Hero Scurrilous (Underground)
scur·ril·ous/ˈskərələs/Adjectiveerr, cool :tup
1. Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation: "a scurrilous attack".
to be honest, i think they are good
"Scurrilous"?
https://antcomic.com/blog/?p=5807QuoteMar 22 – Protest The Hero Scurrilous (Underground)
THE SCURRILOUS TOUR
TUESDAY MARCH 29TH, 2011
PROTEST THE HERO
SPECIAL GUESTS:
MAYLENE &
THE SONS OF DISASTER
TESSERACT
(https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs739.ash1/163110_484190844411_512414411_5956791_4090897_n.jpg)
Taken from their Facebook page:
[img width=700 height=700]https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs739.ash1/163105_10150126951576147_11662966146_8387557_7920094_n.jpg[/img
Which album is the best starting-point? :P
You must get Kezia as well. They only have 2 available studio records.
Cool, I'll check it out whenever i find some free time during this week. ;)
You must get Kezia as well. They only have 2 available studio records.
Oh course. I was just saying I think overall Fortress is a better place to start.
Which album is the best starting-point? :P
I'd say Fortress. Probably the album I've most listened to ever.
Scurrilous tracklist and pre-order here:Hmmm. I'm a bit unsure about a few of those titles...but we'll see.
https://allprotest.com/2011/01/scurrilous-tracklisting-and-preorder/ (https://allprotest.com/2011/01/scurrilous-tracklisting-and-preorder/)
Hmmm.
Pretty cool. The breakdown was the best part. I like that (the lyrical content at least) is a lot more laid back than usual. No growls or screams either??? Interesting.They played 3 new songs when I saw them the other day. I'm almost certain there was screaming in the others, but I was pretty wasted so I might be wrong.
Pretty cool. The breakdown was the best part. I like that (the lyrical content at least) is a lot more laid back than usual. No growls or screams either??? Interesting.
Pretty cool. The breakdown was the best part. I like that (the lyrical content at least) is a lot more laid back than usual. No growls or screams either??? Interesting.They played 3 new songs when I saw them the other day. I'm almost certain there was screaming in the others, but I was pretty wasted so I might be wrong.
Oh man, that song is AWESOME. I forgot how good these guys are, I've played their first two albums so much - I wish there were more!
fake edit: and by first two albums, I mean the second and third. the first isn't very good bar the last song.
Oh man, that song is AWESOME. I forgot how good these guys are, I've played their first two albums so much - I wish there were more!
fake edit: and by first two albums, I mean the second and third. the first isn't very good bar the last song.
They only have two albums, Kezia and Fortress.
They do have two EPs though.
It's pretty cool.
Better than anything on Fortress, tbh.
something about it is reminding me of that band 22 outta norway(?)...rody's vox/falsetto's me thinks.
Now you can listen to their new single "C'est La Vie":
https://promo.vagrant.com/wordpress_test/2011/02/03/north-american-pre-order-announced-first-single-revealed/ (https://promo.vagrant.com/wordpress_test/2011/02/03/north-american-pre-order-announced-first-single-revealed/)
What do you think?
It's pretty cool.
new album is good. Some surprises. But there's not a lot of acoustic sections as I hoped.
new album is good. Some surprises. But there's not a lot of acoustic sections as I hoped.
Listening now \o/
new album is good. Some surprises. But there's not a lot of acoustic sections as I hoped.
Listening now \o/
new album is good. Some surprises. But there's not a lot of acoustic sections as I hoped.
Listening now \o/
How do you have it?
It is....available.new album is good. Some surprises. But there's not a lot of acoustic sections as I hoped.
Listening now \o/
How do you have it?
I assume Fortress is the place to start with PtH?
Never listened to them before but want to get into them because I'll be seeing them at Soni in the summer probably
Personally I disagree. Kezia may be the better album once you are a fan of the band's style, but Fortress is much more accessible as a first listen of the band, imoI assume Fortress is the place to start with PtH?
Never listened to them before but want to get into them because I'll be seeing them at Soni in the summer probably
I would suggest Kezia, not Fortress.
C'est la vie is fucking awesome!Oh god. This.
Listening to the Album, a few thoughts so far:All of these and also "Termites" is very good.
-"Moonlight" is my favorite song so far
-I think 2:20 (i think thats the timestamp) of "Tapestry" is beautiful
-The intro of "Dunsel" is amazimg
Personally I disagree. Kezia may be the better album once you are a fan of the band's style, but Fortress is much more accessible as a first listen of the band, imoI assume Fortress is the place to start with PtH?
Never listened to them before but want to get into them because I'll be seeing them at Soni in the summer probably
I would suggest Kezia, not Fortress.
Just a warning guys...there is pretty much no growling.
I'm actually not ok with that. The album could be a lot stronger with the growling. With that said, it's still pretty damn good.Just a warning guys...there is pretty much no growling.
I'm ok with this.
it leaked??
it leaked??
Someone needs to read the forum rules.
Nothing wrong with pointing out a forum rule violation, but when
1. You're not a mod
2. You have 17 posts
3. You say it in a condescending manner
It kind of makes you look like a dick.
im waiting til its in stores til i get it anyway
I like it, but it does kinda start strong and then lets off.
Lacks much of the catchyness from Fortress imo.
Second. And I stand by my 'moments' comment. There don't seem to be any of the orgasm inducing singalong passages of which Fortress was so abundant. I think the production may have something to do with it too, the whole album seems very flat, although that may just be pre-release quality, and the CD might sound better.Lacks much of the catchyness from Fortress imo.
Definately agree with this.
I think the production may have something to do with it too, the whole album seems very flat, although that may just be pre-release quality, and the CD might sound better.
This album has grown a lot on me. Best of 2011 so far for sure!How can anyone say that when it's only March?
This album has grown a lot on me. Best of 2011 so far for sure!
I think much the same - the music is more samey (partially due to the lack of growling definitely), but I prefer the new style, so i'm not complaining :)
volk, i believe i agree rather completely.
So, all I had heard of PtH was the song that Joe sent me in my roulette. On my first full listen of Fortress now.
:metal
It's so much fun.
To be honest, I think Scurrilous is their best album. I just can't stop listening to it.
To be honest, I think Scurrilous is their best album. I just can't stop listening to it.
I've listened to it 104 times, and I'm still not sure if I like it or not. All I can say is that when this album clicks it's gonna blow my cock off.
(Haters gonna hate)
I am a complete noob to them and can't access music or vids here at work...I heard a song on a college radio station driving home the other night that absolutely blew me away...the vocals were clean throughout the song, is this the norm for them I have a real hard time with growls ( I know flame shield is up) other than Opeth or a song here or there it just doesn't click with me
I listened to the new album today for the first time, my first experience of this band.
It was alright I guess, nothing that blew my mind, but still interesting enough to keep my interest.
Nothing really stood out on the first listen, but I'll spin it 2-3 times more in the next days, and see what changes. :P
Zantera, if you don't like this album, I'll defriend us on facebook. :P
Fortress. Now. Seriously. It will destroy you.
Awh. Lots of pressure on me now. :/Fixed. ;)
I like it, but it does kinda start strong and then lets off.
Listened to the new album now as it's up on Spotify, and I really dig it. I have no idea why people are talking about being a departure, to me the style is almost exactly the same, the only difference being less screams, but I really can't see why that would ever be a problem.
Listened to the new album now as it's up on Spotify, and I really dig it. I have no idea why people are talking about being a departure, to me the style is almost exactly the same, the only difference being less screams, but I really can't see why that would ever be a problem.
One of the things I love so much about the first two albums in the variation in vocals. Rody is an extremely talented and diverse vocalist and it sucks that they aren't putting him to proper use on the new album.
Exactly. People complained about Opeth's Watershed having less growls, but less of the music called for growls. It's such a bizarrely arbitrary way to judge an album.Listened to the new album now as it's up on Spotify, and I really dig it. I have no idea why people are talking about being a departure, to me the style is almost exactly the same, the only difference being less screams, but I really can't see why that would ever be a problem.
One of the things I love so much about the first two albums in the variation in vocals. Rody is an extremely talented and diverse vocalist and it sucks that they aren't putting him to proper use on the new album.
Rody said himself he only screams when it feels benificial to the song, and that he felt there were fewer of those moments on this than on Zezia or Fortress. I'd rather it be based on something logical like that rather than forcing screams into the album or consciously not using them.
Exactly. People complained about Opeth's Watershed having less growls, but less of the music called for growls. It's such a bizarrely arbitrary way to judge an album.Listened to the new album now as it's up on Spotify, and I really dig it. I have no idea why people are talking about being a departure, to me the style is almost exactly the same, the only difference being less screams, but I really can't see why that would ever be a problem.
One of the things I love so much about the first two albums in the variation in vocals. Rody is an extremely talented and diverse vocalist and it sucks that they aren't putting him to proper use on the new album.
Rody said himself he only screams when it feels benificial to the song, and that he felt there were fewer of those moments on this than on Zezia or Fortress. I'd rather it be based on something logical like that rather than forcing screams into the album or consciously not using them.
no one's picking tapestry, that ive noticed.
so i'll show some love, tapestry ftw. :metal
THEY DIDN't PLAY MOONLIGHT! WTF
no one's picking tapestry, that ive noticed.
so i'll show some love, tapestry ftw. :metal
LISTEN TO ME FOR A NOMINAL FEE.:metal :metal :metal
https://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/protest-the-hero-cest-la-vie-video/
C'est La Vie video is up!
YES! Scurrilous is the best!
OK so after listening to all their albums a number of times, I've decided that the new album is at least as good as Fortress, maybe even edging past it to be my favourite. A little less dynamic maybe, but morecl consistent in quality. And C'est La Vie might be my favourite song by them.
This is an awesome album. The only song I don't really like is Dunsel, by the way. Always has to be one of "those" songs on every PtH album, it seems.
What I meant was, compared to Kezia and Fortress this album doesn't hold up. This of course is just my opinion.I agree. I listened to the new album 3 or 4 times when it came out, and I've had to desire to listen to it again. I will give it another chance, but I'm discovering so much new music at the moment that I'd rather be listening to something else.
Yeah it's probably that more than anything, which doesn't really say a thing about the album.What I meant was, compared to Kezia and Fortress this album doesn't hold up. This of course is just my opinion.I will give it another chance, but I'm discovering so much new music at the moment that I'd rather be listening to something else.
What I meant was, compared to Kezia and Fortress this album doesn't hold up. This of course is just my opinion.
apparently tapestry has a lot of star trek references in itI read an interview with them in Metal Hammer where they said that ALL of their songs are about Star Trek
Just listened through Scurrilous today. I like it. I agree with whoever said Sex Tapes was awesome; it really is.
Just listened through Scurrilous today. I like it. I agree with whoever said Sex Tapes was awesome; it really is.
so everyone? :D
Scurrilous edges on Fortress more and more every day.
ALSO I GET TO SEE THEM LIVE IN A FEW WEEKS! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo :metal
Scurrilous edges on Fortress more and more every day.
ALSO I GET TO SEE THEM LIVE IN A FEW WEEKS! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo :metal
July 14th is a few weeks from now? Or are they doing another show?
I only just found out how you pronounce Kezia.
I've been saying kez-e-uh, when it's kez-eye-ah
I only just found out how you pronounce Kezia.Really? They even say it in a couple of songs :p
I've been saying kez-e-uh, when it's kez-eye-ah
Just listened through Scurrilous today. I like it. I agree with whoever said Sex Tapes was awesome; it really is.It's awesome indeed :) that bass track is epic :P
I only just found out how you pronounce Kezia.Really? They even say it in a couple of songs :p
I've been saying kez-e-uh, when it's kez-eye-ah
I only just found out how you pronounce Kezia.Really? They even say it in a couple of songs :p
I've been saying kez-e-uh, when it's kez-eye-ah
I think kez-e-uh is a much better pronunciation.
I would assume he means that Protest the Hero's set is at the same time as the Big Four set during Sonisphere.
I would assume he means that Protest the Hero's set is at the same time as the Big Four set during Sonisphere.
ACID, which band are they are at the same time as?
Please tell me it's one of the shitty ones!
You'll get tons more opportunity to see PtH then you will the facking Big 4 of thrash on the same stage.
amazing musicians but people actually think the guy can sing...???? :lol :lol
maybe youll get lucky and PTH will be playing duringslayeranthrax
Ok that's awesome, I don't give a flying crap about Slayer (never liked their music, and I've seen them before and thought they sucked) so PTH all the way and then over to the main stage for Metallica! :DACID, which band are they are at the same time as?
Please tell me it's one of the shitty ones!
Right, PTH start at 7:30 and end at 8:00.
Slayer end at 7:45 and the next band (Metallica) doesn't come on until 8:30.
So in theory, it would be possible to go see PTH by missing the last 15 mins of slayer, and then make it back in plenty of time for Metallica.
My problem is that That I'm going up on the thursday, and PTH and the Big Four are the only bands I want to see on the Friday, so I'm in a good position to get right down the front for the Big Four. if I leave for PTH, I'll come back to a 10 mile wide crowd for Metallica, with me at the back.
Decisions, decisions...
One thing that I found remarkable while seeying them live some time back, they're not always so 'happy/funny and all over the place' as their videos and studio-reports make them look like. I mean, they were perfectly normal on stage, played an awesome set and all but while watching them I couldn't help but thinking, aren't they happy to be here or what?
Have you seen their live DVD 'Gallop Meets the Earth'? You sound like the guy who wrote the letter they show during the Star Wars opening :lol I personally don't really mind if they just stand there and play, I think the music is enough to command attention. Their earlier shows were a lot more energetic though, from what I've heard.
They put on a great show at Sonisphere this weekend! Tim was ill and so couldn't make it, but frankly Lee and Arif coped fine and they still sounded great!
They put on a great show at Sonisphere this weekend! Tim was ill and so couldn't make it, but frankly Lee and Arif coped fine and they still sounded great!
HELL YEAH
And C'est La Vie
How early did you get to that tent? Me and Ben (Arch Benemy) only got there 5 mins before they were due to start and we couldn't get in at first, it was too crowded and the stewards were blocking entrance. Eventually when the band started they let a few in a everyone charged in. :lol
I had no idea PtH had got so popular here.
They didn't say, but I didn't get the impression that it was too serious. That was on Friday, so no idea if he's better now.They put on a great show at Sonisphere this weekend! Tim was ill and so couldn't make it, but frankly Lee and Arif coped fine and they still sounded great!
What happened to Tim? I seeing them tomorrow night and I'd be really disappointed if he wasn't there...
We arrived just as Periphery was starting and by then it was getting pretty crowded - again the stewards were having to control the speed at which people entered so I missed half the first song. Much much bigger tent that one though, they still had a fantastic sized crowd, a lot of whom really knew the songs.HELL YEAH
And C'est La Vie
How early did you get to that tent? Me and Ben (Arch Benemy) only got there 5 mins before they were due to start and we couldn't get in at first, it was too crowded and the stewards were blocking entrance. Eventually when the band started they let a few in a everyone charged in. :lol
I had no idea PtH had got so popular here.
About twenty minutes before they came on, I was about three rows from the front. Yeah it was pretty hectic in there, in contrast I walked into the Bohemia tent about five mins before Periphery and literally walked right up the front, only one guy in front of me.
Hello Facebook World. It's Tim here. I wanted to let everyone know that I'm alright and will be better in a couple days. Im sorry I can't make it to the upcoming shows but please help out the other 4 goofballs fill in my parts
love you all
Tim
love these guitar hero isolated tracks
https://youtu.be/0YqvzqmsJT0
love these guitar hero isolated tracks
https://youtu.be/0YqvzqmsJT0
Scurrilous is their best album.Yep.
Have you guys heard the bonus track to Scurrilous? It's an instrumental and it's AWESOME.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0VbUogHhKU
Never heard a single note from them until today. Cool band, the vocalist is so over the top that it's good.
Scurrilous is their best album.Yep.
fortress
scurrilous
kezia
with fortress being just a little ahead of scurillous. i need to be in a certain mood for kezia, but i dont think its near the other two at all, even if you ignore the production
Have you guys heard the bonus track to Scurrilous? It's an instrumental and it's AWESOME.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0VbUogHhKU
Kezia is their best album.Yep.
Have you guys heard the bonus track to Scurrilous? It's an instrumental and it's AWESOME.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0VbUogHhKU
Scurrilous is their best album.Yep.
Kezia is their best album.Yep.
Fortress is their best album.Yep.
Fortress is their best album.Yep.
I think Scurrilous is comfortably their best album.I think you mean "worst".
It's AWESOME.
This.It's AWESOME.
UK TOUR FUCK YES.HELL YEAH! Ticket booked for the London show.
Maybe I'll pick up the new album if it's any good.
It's AWESOME.
Still think Scurrilous is PTH's worst album.
It has some good songs here and there but overall it's just kind of meh.
And Scurrilous is PTH's best album, and is top 10 for the year.
I'm just not really looking for more metal these days...
I'm just not really looking for more metal these days...
Says the guy pimping Unexpect..? :P
And Scurrilous is PTH's best album, and is album of the year.Na
Mastadon
How are Kezia and Fortress?
I've been meaning to check them out, but I got a bit turned off on the band after hearing Scurrilous, it has some good music, but the vocals are something I just can't get into, I just feel like they sound way too "cheesy" (for me at least) for the music itself.
Oh well, maybe they aren't for me, but I've heard good things about Kezia and Fortress. :P
That was awesome! I've never actually listened to KSE, are they any good?
That was awesome! I've never actually listened to KSE, are they any good?
Nah, not really.
How are Kezia and Fortress?
I've been meaning to check them out, but I got a bit turned off on the band after hearing Scurrilous, it has some good music, but the vocals are something I just can't get into, I just feel like they sound way too "cheesy" (for me at least) for the music itself.
Oh well, maybe they aren't for me, but I've heard good things about Kezia and Fortress. :P
xmas present: all 3 guitar books by Luke and Tim
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I dunno, PTH are pretty much the best "new" metal band around imo, perhaps btbam being their main rivals.
at a protest gig about to start, they're only playing for one hour and three support bands but worth it
Dan, how much were the vocal issues disruptive, or did it still sound fine for the most part? When I saw them at Sonisphere he was on great form vocally! Seeing them on Friday and it'll be a shame if he's not sounding so great.
WebRaider sent me one of their songs on my roulette... they are now one of those bands I became a fan of really quickly.... digging the vocals a lot! and great tunes overall!
*appreciates*
WebRaider sent me one of their songs on my roulette... they are now one of those bands I became a fan of really quickly.... digging the vocals a lot! and great tunes overall!
*appreciates*
I just got into them in Nov/Dec of last year and I purchased my ticket to see them ( on April 18) today... very excited! :metal ... What I've heard of Periphery is pretty cool too but not familiar with the other support bands.
WebRaider sent me one of their songs on my roulette... they are now one of those bands I became a fan of really quickly.... digging the vocals a lot! and great tunes overall!
*appreciates*
I just got into them in Nov/Dec of last year and I purchased my ticket to see them ( on April 18) today... very excited! :metal ... What I've heard of Periphery is pretty cool too but not familiar with the other support bands.
Interesting story..... Last week in the US... at House of Blues (Las Vegas) (Iced earth - Symphony X gig) a guy approached me and for the first time that night somebody finally made sense... he asked me which band I was there for... and he told me that he was a huge Symphony X fan... I was intrigued... 'mm a prog-head we've got here!' .....so I asked his all time fave band... and here we go .. he said DREAM FRIGGING THEATER!!!! :omg:
As you might guess, we found ourselves engaged in a deep deep conversation... We talked about a lot of other prog bands and exchanged some others that were new to one another.... He mentioned a band which I didn't have any idea about.. he was so passionate about it... so I asked him to jot it down for me....
Anyway after WebR sent me a PtH song, I shared it with that guy right away.... 'Hey check this out.. this is sth you might dig too....' and sent the e-mail.... couple of minutes later sth got me into action.... a hunch or whatever you call it... I went and took a look at that piece of paper...
and I was like :o 'haha silly me'
It was Protest The Hero :laugh:
I wouldn't say Scurrilous is horrible. I just find it boring.
I wouldn't say Scurrilous is horrible. I just find it boring.
This.
Dan, how much were the vocal issues disruptive, or did it still sound fine for the most part? When I saw them at Sonisphere he was on great form vocally! Seeing them on Friday and it'll be a shame if he's not sounding so great.I saw them in Manchester last night, and Rody was on top form. He sounded amazing.
the band thinks the harsh vocals are stupid, and i think its cool that they dont just do it cause thats what people want[[Citation Needed]] :P
Oh man if his voice is back that would be frickin' awesome! :caffeine:Dan, how much were the vocal issues disruptive, or did it still sound fine for the most part? When I saw them at Sonisphere he was on great form vocally! Seeing them on Friday and it'll be a shame if he's not sounding so great.I saw them in Manchester last night, and Rody was on top form. He sounded amazing.
So yeah saw them on Friday and they were all on fantastic form, Rody included. Not sure what the problems were, but seems to be over them! Shame they play such a short set, but it was an absolute blast still, and considering how cheap the tickets were, I definitely got value for them!
whoa... sounds awesome... looking forward to hearing more...
saw this show last friday in NYC
SO GOOD
the safety fire was awesome, periphery and protest were both incredible. singing the outro to 'turn soonest to the sea' with everyone was so fun. so glad i went cause PTH and Periphery are two of my favorite bands.
also Rody was perfect. ive seen some not so stellar videos in the past (including the live DVD) but he was on another level when i saw them. just like the cd
edit: here's a vid of the show i went to (i didnt film it) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53W36MeJHw
Arif (the bassist) is like the happiest musician on the planet... when he's playing he's constantly smiling (sounds silly but you have to see'em to get the idea), it's awesome!
You guys are lame. Scurrilous is easily the most consistent thing they've done, and there are still plenty of fairly harsh vocals, it's only the full-on growls that are gone, and it's not like they were ever used THAT much in the first place.
Lately been thinking about running a survivor for PtH using a modified survivor format I want to try out.
Also because I'm rather curious to see what the general consensus is on PtH, because I would guess there's very few agreements due to how diverse their discography is.
If there's decent interest I'll try running this though.
And not sure whether to include the pre-Kezia EPs or not. I've never actually heard any of them, myself. So.
"Volition" drops on 10/29
https://www.facebook.com/protestthehero/posts/10151816749456147
We are proud to announce the official release date of our new album will be October 29th. It's called "Volition" and contains a couple of blazin' bangers we hope some / most of you will enjoy! We will be peacing on a North American tour beginning of November which will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for tracklisting, artwork, and all that other crap bands usually release come album time.
-pth
the band thinks the harsh vocals are stupid...
the band thinks the harsh vocals are stupid...
or do they?
Fortress is their blandest offering of all their albums. It's not bad but the other two are just fantastic.Fortress their most bland? LOLNO.
Haven't listened to the new one because it's not out and I'll likely end up waiting until I can get it christmastime anyways.
Fortress is their blandest offering of all their albums. It's not bad but the other two are just fantastic.Yeah right! Fortress is the most stylized out of all their albums.
Haven't listened to the new one because it's not out and I'll likely end up waiting until I can get it christmastime anyways.
Just watched the lyric video for A Life Embossed, its pretty good.
bro have you even listened to Mist...
Easily their best since Kezia.
THE GRATING SOUND OF MY VOICEAfter?
this is my #2 album of the year, easily
THE GRATING SOUND OF MY VOICEAfter?
this is my #2 album of the year, easily
Good man! o/THE GRATING SOUND OF MY VOICEAfter?
this is my #2 album of the year, easily
Haken of course!
Great album. The lyrics are way more personal than they were on Fortress, and I think it actually fits the musical style better. I haven't heard Scurrilous, is that album the same way?
Arif (their bassist) wrote the first album's lyrics (Kezia), but since then has just done a few songs on each album, although he didn't do any for VolitionGreat album. The lyrics are way more personal than they were on Fortress, and I think it actually fits the musical style better. I haven't heard Scurrilous, is that album the same way?
I think the bassist used to write most of (or all?) of the lyrics prior to scurrilous, at which point rody has kinda taken over.
I mean, what Duncan said.
(I was certain Arif had done the majority of Fortress, but I lack the confidence to stand behind that answer.)
A life embossed feels a little... forced, but I like the song.The only parts I really care for in A Life Embossed are when the guest vocals are going on.
Tilting Against Windmills is a little too LGBT preachy for me
Yes, 12 a year I'm sorry.And then do you get a permanent copy at the end or do you still have to buy it afterwards?
They release the songs on a certain app from which you can download them, it's a pretty flawed idea and I'm pretty sure you don't even get the copy when it's finally released. Volition was also funded by their fans, but you gotta question what makes them do this other than just financial issues.Yes, 12 a year I'm sorry.And then do you get a permanent copy at the end or do you still have to buy it afterwards?
Sounds like a pretty meh idea.
I musta missed something, cuz I didn't get the impression a physical copy would be released.Didn't think about that, so if that's the case, they don't allow people to legally get access to an EP they bring out unless you pay 12$ to download it through some streaming app? That's lame.
ya, i'm not huge on the idea either...but I love the video they did for it (the crowd funding video they did before Volition was also a gooder).
...they put more work into these videos than a lot of bands put into their tuneage.
It's a song per month set up where you pay a one time fee and get a brand new song every month for the next six months - music that you can download and stream forever, even when the subscription term ends.
- The Monthly Song
- An exclusive instrumental mix of the song
- The song's dedicated high-resolution artwork, lyrics, and liner notes.
- Access to Subscriber-Only Area (aka Fan Community), where we'll be uploading exclusive goodies like full music scores, video playthroughs, music videos, subscriber-only merch, and lots of other treats.
yeah volition was at least exploring new directions but i wouldn't say any of them are that "out there" for pth, even if skies is easily their best track
It's getting a very mixed reception, but I don't think anyone here has actively been commenting on Pacific Myth, probably because of the strange marketing approach. I wouldn't say it's an innovative way, yeah the documentary was awesome, but sometimes I was eagerly waiting for a new song, and then when it finally came, I started realizing "is this really what I'm waiting for EVERY month after having already paid for it?". It's creative for sure, but not in a good way IMO.
And now that it's all complete it doesn't even feel like fresh material anymore, since the first song has already been out like 6 months. I do really like PM though, don't get me wrong, not as much as the albums but still quite a bit. It''s just not the same as receiving a whole EP at once.
And as you can see, I really like the Cold Water artwork :laugh: Tidal is also pretty cool.
Oh, Hello There...
It has been a little over 6 months since our last update in February. So it needs to be said off the top - thanks for your patience! Believe it or not, a lot has happened since February.
Let's get right to it shall we?
Choady seems to be winning his quarrel with voice-burglars. After off-and-on months of recording what they could, the month of June presented Rody and our vocal producer (Cam) with a decision. Cam was leaving forever on tour with Daniel Caesar (Cam does front of house sound for DC). It sounded like Cam and Rody wouldn't be able to continue recording until 2020, when Cam would be available again. Obviously, another delay in recording was not something any of us were prepared to consider. Then, as if summoned from some heaven-like cloud-city where people are significantly more attractive than here on earth, our friend / producer Anthony K turned up to lend a hand. Actually, he simply left his house near Yorkdale Shopping Center and drove to Whitby where Choady had been recording.
Together, both Rody and Anthony agreed that it was time to say 'fuck it' and get this thing dusted. And so, that's exactly what they are doing. At it again full time, Rody has reported his voice feels better than he can remember. The rough mixes of these tracks are telling a similar story - he sounds great, confident, and a bit more pissed off than usual. It's awesome to hear it come together!
Cam and Anthony will continue to produce the vocals together. We also haven't forgotten about Dez (nor he about us) - as he is still providing crucial notes from his castle in Washington, and is set to be the master of puppeteers when it comes to the handling of mixes and delivery of the final album.
While all this vocal progress is being made, the rest of us are working with our friend and composer Milen to orchestrate additional instrumentation on each song. Our goal is to create our biggest sounding record yet, and that includes opening ourselves up to new instruments and arrangements. It really is some exciting new territory... (while at the same time, kind of familiar - as records like Fortress were peppered with crazy additional production).
We have hired an incredible artist to take the reigns on the record's artwork...and let's just say after seeing some initial sketches, they know what the fuck they are doing! As you may know, the artwork for our records has always been important to us. So, with this record, we made sure to share the lyrics for each song, and explained the concept clearly before then turning it over to the artist completely. It's very satisfying when an artist just 'gets it' so quickly and confidently.
All this positive news is still accompanied with some question marks... As of now, we aren't sure who will mix and master the record - but you will know when we do. We also don't have any confirmed release date either. But if we are speaking realistically, it's toward the very end of this year or the first few months of next.
This record has been our most trying. It has demanded our utmost patience and perseverance, but we are finally turning a corner. Feels like we have really had to fight for this one - and the struggle has really made us appreciate how lucky we are to still be in the position to make music. An immense thanks for your patience (if you are still with us!). The hardest part is in the rearview.
More updates soon.
-pth
bump.
some nice clips of Roddy recording
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1Je1flnSNW/?utm_source=ig_embed
It feels glorious to report that tracking for LP5 has finally been completed where it all began - at Jukasa! This record has been an insane labour of love, spanning the last two years, but she's finally in the bag and off to mix.
We spent the last few days tracking live keys, quartet and acoustic geets live in this beautiful room. Thanks to all the players who gave us their time and incredible skill over the last 48 hours.
The video is just a tiny bit of what we worked on, but we are excited to show you what's next soon...
protestthehero
PTH 2020. Got a real ripper for you folks, and we’re excited to share it. #lp5
bump.Listening now. So far nothing is jumping out at me as being particularly noteworthy, but I'm enjoying it. PTH albums take a few listens to fully digest since they're so all over the place at times. And I'm listening while trying to work, so it's not getting my full attention.
new album PALIMPSEST is out today (pushed up a day).
Thoughts? I don't have any yet, per I haven't had the chance to listen to it, but mean to in the next few days.
But maybe some others do?