Author Topic: Power Metal (Read 93568 times)

TAC · « **Reply #420 on:** October 09, 2014, 06:13:23 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on October 09, 2014, 06:08:56 AM

You know .... Unisonic is growing on me.

It's a great album. And it's not just Kiske. The music is great. Lots of tasty guitar solos in there too. Only two songs I don't like are Not Gonna Take Anymore and Manhunter. Everything else is gold. Night Of The Long Knives might be my Song Of The Year.

Zook · « **Reply #421 on:** October 22, 2014, 02:56:13 PM »

Even though everyone seems to ignore this band every time I bring them up, Lorenguard is holding a kickstarter to fund their next album, and they have a lot of goodies as rewards.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lorenguard/lorenguards-the-days-of-astasia-trilogy

Seriously though, this band is awesome. I'm going to pledge $50 if I can. There's still 20 days to go.

I'd share this on Facebook, but it would be a complete and utter waste of time unfortunately.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #422 on:** October 29, 2014, 04:14:16 PM »

Ok, this has been on my radar for, like, all year... and now there's finally some information. From Red Circuit's FB page:

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Today is the day, #HazeOfNemesis is out! We hope all of you who had pre-ordered the album will get it soon!!! Again for our US RED CIRCUIT Fans: Release Date is December 2nd!

Beside the studio album with 10 powerful and intense tracks, you will find a full concert DVD of the 2011 show at the ProgPower USA XII festival. As a bonus, we've put the video of “Oceans Apart” on the DVD, based on live footage shot during our fabulous show in Sri Lanka in February 2014. Big hug and THANK YOU to the Sri Lankan Fans and all, who made this trip happen!

One of the highlights on "Haze Of Nemesis" is the duet of Chitral Chity Somapala with Amanda Somerville on “Worlds Will Collide”.

So here is the tracklist of "Haze Of Nemesis":

Oceans Apart
My Lonely Heaven
Believing A Lie
Digging In The Dirt
Worlds Will Collide (duet with Amanda Somerville)
Spear Of Fate
Serpents Smile
Silent Roaring
Haze Of Nemesis
My Serenade
Soldier Of Fortune (Bonustrack)

In the meanwhile, check out the "Haze Of Nemesis" album trailer:
https://youtu.be/vfbAokHg2ng

bl5150 · « **Reply #423 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:02:58 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3w0Agy_aT0

First song off the new Red Circuit. The crowd look like they'd prefer some reggae.

And the Somerville song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-D6_l-Gl68

I've ordered this one.

TAC · « **Reply #424 on:** October 30, 2014, 05:16:28 AM »

Never heard of Red Circuit before. That's pretty good stuff.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #425 on:** October 30, 2014, 05:25:51 AM »

Have a go with Homeland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ikW8DTZoAg

This is the s/t track from their second album, which is it's better than their debut (Trance State). The debut is just ok. I have high hopes for this new one, along with their ProgPower USA DVD.

TAC · « **Reply #426 on:** October 30, 2014, 07:31:19 AM »

Nice. That's pretty solid!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #427 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:12:28 AM »

Can't remember where Serious Black was posted about before, but either way, I'm pretty sure this belongs here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnO-uRsdIgg

If this is any indication of the album, it's going to be a release day pickup.

bl5150 · « **Reply #428 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:16:04 AM »

Urban Breed

Speaking of Mr Breed , I just heard a little of the new album from his old band Bloodbound. After a quick listen it sounds like a disc that will please fans of Sabaton style epic power metal.

Zook · « **Reply #429 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:26:14 AM »

Uh hello, it's Urban breed. Get it right.

bl5150 · « **Reply #430 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:27:50 AM »

Quote from: Zook on November 21, 2014, 08:26:14 AM

Uh hello, it's Urban breed. Get it right.

Right you are - mentioned that in my Top 50 and then the capital letter habit got the better of me

Evermind · « **Reply #431 on:** November 21, 2014, 08:31:08 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on November 21, 2014, 08:16:04 AM

Speaking of Mr Breed , I just heard a little of the new album from his old band Bloodbound. After a quick listen it sounds like a disc that will please fans of Sabaton style epic power metal.

Yep, I wrote a review about this one for Lady Obscure magazine; I actualy was really pleased with their new output. Compelling stuff for sure, epic and diverse enough to stay interesting for the whole album.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #432 on:** December 06, 2014, 09:01:48 AM »

So you guys have probably already heard this, but it was new to me.

Iron Savior: Burning Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHjE0r3ccyc

wolfking · « **Reply #433 on:** December 07, 2014, 02:51:04 AM »

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on December 06, 2014, 09:01:48 AM

So you guys have probably already heard this, but it was new to me.

Iron Savior: Burning Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHjE0r3ccyc

That came earlier this year, it was pretty decent, but not one of the bands best IMO. It's just another solid output from IS.

TAC · « **Reply #434 on:** December 07, 2014, 06:48:09 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on December 07, 2014, 02:51:04 AM

Quote from: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on December 06, 2014, 09:01:48 AM
So you guys have probably already heard this, but it was new to me.

Iron Savior: Burning Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHjE0r3ccyc

That came earlier this year, it was pretty decent, but not one of the bands best IMO. It's just another solid output from IS.

Iron Savior is the defininition of solid, but they are also the definition of unspectacular.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #435 on:** December 07, 2014, 08:46:24 AM »

Iron Savior always came across to me as a plain jane power metal band. Decent stuff, but nothing I went out of my way to check out.

wolfking · « **Reply #436 on:** December 08, 2014, 04:14:17 AM »

Unification is pretty amazing.

gazinwales · « **Reply #437 on:** December 11, 2014, 09:02:09 AM »

New Orden Ogan song is epic and killer.
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/orden-ogan-f-e-v-e-r-video-premiere/

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #438 on:** February 23, 2015, 01:09:26 AM »

Stumbled upon Orden Ogan today while browsing, was just about to post that song.

So I post this Fallout tribute video instead:

ORDEN OGAN - The Things We Believe In

gazinwales · « **Reply #439 on:** February 23, 2015, 01:18:20 AM »

The new OO album is pretty solid, but I prefer the predecessor, To The End.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #440 on:** February 23, 2015, 01:56:45 AM »

Well definitly check them out some more.

gazinwales · « **Reply #441 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:14:22 AM »

This one is also a goodie, pretty funny too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8O1LpzC1Po

bl5150 · « **Reply #442 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:17:17 AM »

Quote from: gazinwales on February 23, 2015, 01:18:20 AM

The new OO album is pretty solid, but I prefer the predecessor, To The End.

Yeah- very solid album. No really weak tracks but also only one or two killer tracks IMO. I only have Easton Hope of the earlier albums.......I'd say that has more highs but also more lows.

Bolsters · « **Reply #443 on:** April 04, 2015, 11:17:23 PM »

The first new song from the upcoming Thunderstone album has dropped. It's not bad but it's pretty average as far as Thunderstone songs go. Still anticipating the shit out of this album though.

I know there's at least four Thunderstone fans here so this won't be completely falling on deaf ears.

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

gazinwales · « **Reply #444 on:** April 05, 2015, 12:59:57 AM »

I must be number 5 then.
Really good to hear them back, song is decent.
I always thought that they were underrated, but never managed to captured the fire and energy of their live show in the studio.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #445 on:** April 05, 2015, 02:42:34 AM »

Saw the opening for Stratovarius a couple of years ago but I haven't openly followed them. They were pretty good then though.

bl5150 · « **Reply #446 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:33:25 AM »

New Pyramaze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JU_xvG26Xjk

Sounds alright.

TAC · « **Reply #447 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:51:20 AM »

Heard that yesterday. Sounds pretty good.

Enjoying this album:

wolfking · « **Reply #448 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:32:17 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on April 16, 2015, 07:33:25 AM

New Pyramaze

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JU_xvG26Xjk

Sounds alright.

Quite solid.

ErHaO · « **Reply #449 on:** June 01, 2015, 05:54:49 AM »

Recently I have been listening to the debut of the band Noble Beast (2014), I like it very much.

While obvious power metal cheese, I like that the vocals are varied and often in the lower range and there are most certainly some Blind Guardian and even Persuader-esque rawness going on at times. Awesome riffage and solo's as well.

Anyways, some links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaCUP6F2CqM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F25gZqT-hKc

NotePad · « **Reply #450 on:** June 02, 2015, 01:12:17 PM »

I've yet to hear Serious Black, but is it true Roland Grapow left the band so he could focus on Masterplan?

Speaking of Master plan, is anyone not a fan of their new singer? I'm a huge fan of Masterplan, but that guy ruined their last album. I don't understand why Roland thinks he has to replace Jorn Lande with a half-assed imitation. The new guy is clearly trying to be Jorn but sounds nowhere near as good and doesn't have the range. It is very unfortunate.

gazinwales · « **Reply #451 on:** June 02, 2015, 02:21:39 PM »

Welcome back Notepad, we missed your input.
Good to have you back mate

As for Masterplan, I have zero interest in them without Jorn.
Grapow I don't know what he is up too.

TAC · « **Reply #452 on:** June 02, 2015, 03:35:06 PM »

Quote from: NotePad on June 02, 2015, 01:12:17 PM

I've yet to hear Serious Black, but is it true Roland Grapow left the band so he could focus on Masterplan?

Speaking of Master plan, is anyone not a fan of their new singer? I'm a huge fan of Masterplan, but that guy ruined their last album. I don't understand why Roland thinks he has to replace Jorn Lande with a half-assed imitation. The new guy is clearly trying to be Jorn but sounds nowhere near as good and doesn't have the range. It is very unfortunate.

What?? I don't feel that Rick Altzi was "clearly trying to be Jorn". Not at all. I thought it was an excellent album.

The Serious Black album is also excellent. I was a little hesitant with it at first, but after a few listens, it really clicked. So far, it is probably in my Top 3 of so far.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #453 on:** June 02, 2015, 03:56:42 PM »

I've slowly getting back into some power metal and I really dug this album from last year from Teramaze. Here's one song from it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmEueRs4KKw

wolfking · « **Reply #454 on:** June 02, 2015, 04:18:42 PM »

Quote from: NotePad on June 02, 2015, 01:12:17 PM

I've yet to hear Serious Black, but is it true Roland Grapow left the band so he could focus on Masterplan?

Speaking of Master plan, is anyone not a fan of their new singer? I'm a huge fan of Masterplan, but that guy ruined their last album. I don't understand why Roland thinks he has to replace Jorn Lande with a half-assed imitation. The new guy is clearly trying to be Jorn but sounds nowhere near as good and doesn't have the range. It is very unfortunate.

If you were familiar with Rick, you'd know that he clearly isn't trying to be Jorn. The last Masterplan album was amazing and miles better than the last one with Jorn, which was crap. Looking forward to the next one.

And yes, Roland is not in Serious Black anymore.

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Author Topic: Power Metal (Read 93568 times)