Author Topic: The Circus Maximus Thread (merged) (Read 100400 times)

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #105 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:36:24 AM »

Im more.....irked...that they've taken so long to follow up to such brilliant first/second efforts. It appears to me, from all of my reading that being musicians is really secondary to whatever else is going on in their lives.

Why do I care?
Because I think their first two albums are among the best prog/power metal albums of the last decade or so..and had they come out with a third, fourth, fifth...live, DVD, whatever they'd be HUGE.

I'm annoyed by the complete waste of potential.

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #106 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:03:36 AM »

FB Status update:

"Recording vocals today!;) Mikes most challenging tune on the upcoming album! Its gonna blow peoples mind!;)"

Yeehaw.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #107 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:38:55 AM »

My mind will be blown when I see a release date. Until then, nothing else matters.

Cool Chris · « **Reply #108 on:** September 03, 2011, 12:21:38 PM »

There are two types of bands I like.

1- the type that I follow regularly, check out their websites for news and updates, see when/where they are touring and consider going to see if possible.

2- the type that I just buy their CDs if/whenever they come out.

CM is a prime example of type 2.

Nekov · « **Reply #109 on:** September 03, 2011, 05:26:13 PM »

Video posted on their facebook. Some interesting stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw1nVfRmVUw

moof · « **Reply #110 on:** September 23, 2011, 09:52:01 PM »

I can't wait for this, it's taken them a bit longer than expected because Mats (guitarist) contracted some sort of inflamation in his arms whilst mixing the drums.

Awesome band.

https://www.circusmaximussite.com/index2.htm

Gadough · « **Reply #111 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:22:32 PM »

Am I missing something, because the most recent update on their website is from April. The title of this thread is misleading - after all the time people have spent waiting, I thought they would have revealed the title/cover art/songs/etc.

This album is becoming the Chinese Democracy of prog metal.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #112 on:** September 23, 2011, 10:30:00 PM »

In b4 Ytse's rant.

Not trying to be rude, but you should check for existing threads first

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=2443.0

and welcome!

Zook · « **Reply #113 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:21:38 AM »

The A-Z Band List thread is really working out great so far.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #114 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:15:17 AM »

Quote from: Zook on September 24, 2011, 04:21:38 AM

The A-Z Band List thread is really working out great so far.

We'll forgive the noob as he learns our ways.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #115 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:15:06 AM »

I kind of blew my monthly (perhaps yearly) allotment of rant in the r.e.m thread.
I think I've embarrassed myself enough for one week.

Gadough · « **Reply #116 on:** September 24, 2011, 12:03:50 PM »

I still have never seen one of your infamous CM rants. I'd like to someday.

Zook · « **Reply #117 on:** September 24, 2011, 12:05:54 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on September 24, 2011, 12:03:50 PM

I still have never seen one of your infamous CM rants. I'd like to someday.

He just bitches about them being lazy and ruining the potential they built up with the first two albums.

Gadough · « **Reply #118 on:** September 24, 2011, 12:15:12 PM »

Yes...but surely...he does it with lots...of ellipses...

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #119 on:** September 24, 2011, 01:03:21 PM »

more of a parabola guy actually.

moof · « **Reply #120 on:** September 24, 2011, 03:37:54 PM »

Sorry guys! Still trying to navigate my way round here!!

Glad to be here.

Will have a browse before shooting my load next time

Gadough · « **Reply #121 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:01:25 PM »

Hey man, it's no problem. Welcome to DTF.

Nekov · « **Reply #122 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:58:53 PM »

Quote from: Gadough on September 24, 2011, 12:03:50 PM

I still have never seen one of your infamous CM rants. I'd like to someday.

I'm pretty sure this thread has quite a few of those

Gadough · « **Reply #123 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:14:15 PM »

It didn't before it got merged.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #124 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:37:28 AM »

It would not be pretty with me going to a "meet the band" behind the scenes thing.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #125 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:46:18 AM »

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on September 25, 2011, 10:37:28 AM

It would not be pretty with me going to a "meet the band" behind the scenes thing.

I've heard they don't do meet and greets because they can't be arsed.

Zook · « **Reply #126 on:** September 25, 2011, 11:09:35 AM »

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on September 25, 2011, 10:37:28 AM

It would not be pretty with me going to a "meet the band" behind the scenes thing.

Yeah, you'd probably get your ass kicked by the other fans as soon as you started your inane rant.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #127 on:** September 25, 2011, 02:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Zook on September 25, 2011, 11:09:35 AM

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on September 25, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
It would not be pretty with me going to a "meet the band" behind the scenes thing.

Yeah, you'd probably get your ass kicked by the other fans as soon as you started your inane rant.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #128 on:** September 25, 2011, 05:47:04 PM »

Quote from: NecessaryPain on September 25, 2011, 10:46:18 AM

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on September 25, 2011, 10:37:28 AM
It would not be pretty with me going to a "meet the band" behind the scenes thing.

I've heard they don't do meet and greets because they can't be arsed.

nor do they tour or produce new music for that matter

contest_sanity · « **Reply #129 on:** September 25, 2011, 06:39:17 PM »

A Circus Maximus meet and greet = going to work a day job alongside one of the band members. By the end of the experience, you've made 8 hours of minimum wage and don't give a fuck about the new album either.

Gadough · « **Reply #130 on:** September 25, 2011, 06:45:34 PM »

Zook · « **Reply #131 on:** September 25, 2011, 07:25:41 PM »

Such impatience. I waited 8 years for Evanescence to release another album after Fallen. I don't really count The Open Door because it sucks. And alas, they're coming out with a new album in October and it's GOOD!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #132 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:28:20 PM »

Quote from: Zook on September 25, 2011, 07:25:41 PM

Such impatience. I waited 8 years for Evanescence to release another album after Fallen. I don't really count The Open Door because it sucks. And alas, they're coming out with a new album in October and it's GOOD!

By that reasoning I waited 12 years for Metallica to release an average album.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #133 on:** September 26, 2011, 05:40:14 AM »

Quote from: DTVT on September 25, 2011, 10:28:20 PM

Quote from: Zook on September 25, 2011, 07:25:41 PM
Such impatience. I waited 8 years for Evanescence to release another album after Fallen. I don't really count The Open Door because it sucks. And alas, they're coming out with a new album in October and it's GOOD!

By that reasoning I waited 12 years for Metallica to release an average album.

^truth^

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #134 on:** September 26, 2011, 06:01:14 AM »

Quote from: contest_sanity on September 25, 2011, 06:39:17 PM

A Circus Maximus meet and greet = going to work a day job alongside one of the band members. By the end of the experience, you've made 8 hours of minimum wage and don't give a fuck about the new album either.

lelanddt · « **Reply #135 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:20:55 AM »

Hey Guys!!!!
https://www.perfectprog.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4447&Itemid=1&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21

Nekov · « **Reply #136 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:09:06 AM »

Haven't read a good Ytse rant in a while. *sits down and waits....

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #137 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:33:57 AM »

You know what bothers me the most about their 4 year 'delay' in recording?

The fact that they have constantly reminded the fans that they're working on the album. I'm sure I read they were in the recording process back in 2008.

I'd respect them more if they just kept their mouths shut for a few years. It's embarassing.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #138 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:40:21 AM »

or....like Mike.....said..."hey I think I'm going to take some time off"

They've certainly done that.

I wonder how much of this has to do with whatever label they're with...if they're with one at all. Like maybe they got some bad advice and never signed a second deal? You'd think if they were on a first deal it must have been a 2 album contract. If it was three they'd have been sued.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #139 on:** October 28, 2011, 05:58:44 AM »

"Like Def Leppard"... jeez, they only took 4 years in the 80s, and at that time, 4 years was an eternity between releases. And Rick lost is freakin arm!

Not holding my breath. Not even cautiously optimistic that what he says will come to fruition.

News: BREAKING NEWS: Dream Theater reunites with drummer Mike Portnoy (10/25/23)

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