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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #70 on: December 09, 2015, 07:12:12 PM »
Way way way too symphonic.

Are you a fan Tim?

If not, try their first album, you'll love it.
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« Reply #71 on: December 09, 2015, 07:16:21 PM »
Way way way too symphonic.

Are you a fan Tim?

If not, try their first album, you'll love it.

I have Fallen Sanctuary which is freaking awesome. I kind of lost touch with them after that, but the stuff I have sampled since doesn't seem to be as good.
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« Reply #72 on: December 09, 2015, 07:23:46 PM »
I haven't got that one.  Their debut is incredible.
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« Reply #73 on: December 09, 2015, 07:27:07 PM »
Excellent. Let's trade! :D
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« Reply #74 on: December 09, 2015, 07:40:15 PM »
Nah.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #75 on: December 09, 2015, 08:53:37 PM »
If you're not a symphonic fan, Serenity, by-and-large, will not appeal.

I am, so ... yeah.  This song was pretty tame however.  Still enjoyable.
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« Reply #76 on: December 09, 2015, 09:10:45 PM »
I'm not a massive symphonic fan at all but the first album is a blinder and War of Ages is really good too.
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« Reply #77 on: December 09, 2015, 09:31:34 PM »
I only listened to War of Ages (someone sent Wings of Madness in my roulette), but yeah, it's pretty good indeed.

edit: new song is enjoyable indeed, will check the album when it comes out.
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« Reply #78 on: December 30, 2015, 03:10:28 PM »
Just read there is a new Cloudscape album out on Jan 8th.  I had no idea this was happening.  Oh yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaP3JGcIwI

Sounds pretty good, hopefully it's a step up from the last album which was pretty disappointing.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #79 on: December 30, 2015, 04:32:00 PM »
Just read there is a new Cloudscape album out on Jan 8th.  I had no idea this was happening.  Oh yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaP3JGcIwI

Sounds pretty good, hopefully it's a step up from the last album which was pretty disappointing.

Fuck yeah!
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« Reply #80 on: December 30, 2015, 07:05:58 PM »
That was awesome.

The Serenity link you posted earlier was even better.

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« Reply #81 on: December 30, 2015, 08:54:47 PM »
Just read there is a new Cloudscape album out on Jan 8th.  I had no idea this was happening.  Oh yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaP3JGcIwI

Sounds pretty good, hopefully it's a step up from the last album which was pretty disappointing.

Fuck yeah!

I'm guessing you had no idea either mate?
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #82 on: December 31, 2015, 05:37:21 AM »
Just read there is a new Cloudscape album out on Jan 8th.  I had no idea this was happening.  Oh yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaP3JGcIwI

Sounds pretty good, hopefully it's a step up from the last album which was pretty disappointing.

Fuck yeah!

I'm guessing you had no idea either mate?

None at all.  Sounds really fuckin good.  Can't say I found the last one disappointing.  I got them in my second roulette (from you?), and snagged the entire discography at once.  Hard to say which album I liked best.  Gonna have a re-go at New Era this morning.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #83 on: December 31, 2015, 10:30:43 AM »
On FB this morning:

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Pyramaze begin work on new (untitled) album for release in 2016. The follow up to 2015's favorably reviewed "Disciples of the Sun" is currently being written and recorded on both sides of the ocean (Denmark and USA.) This will mark the first time in the band's history that they have released albums in consecutive years.
Keyboardist Jonah W. states that "We are humbled and honored by the positive response by our fans for Disciples of the Sun, and want to pay this forward by making our biggest, best, and most epic album to date. The truth of the matter is that our fans mean everything to us and are our main inspiration to forge onward. We believe that 2016 will be the biggest year for Pyramaze to date, and on behalf of myself, Toke, Jacob, Morten, and Terje, we want to wish you all a very happy and very Metal new Year!
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #84 on: December 31, 2015, 03:35:22 PM »
Just read there is a new Cloudscape album out on Jan 8th.  I had no idea this was happening.  Oh yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaP3JGcIwI

Sounds pretty good, hopefully it's a step up from the last album which was pretty disappointing.

Fuck yeah!

I'm guessing you had no idea either mate?

None at all.  Sounds really fuckin good.  Can't say I found the last one disappointing.  I got them in my second roulette (from you?), and snagged the entire discography at once.  Hard to say which album I liked best.  Gonna have a re-go at New Era this morning.

No, i Discovered them from whoever sent them to you in your roulette.  Tim maybe?

On FB this morning:

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Pyramaze begin work on new (untitled) album for release in 2016. The follow up to 2015's favorably reviewed "Disciples of the Sun" is currently being written and recorded on both sides of the ocean (Denmark and USA.) This will mark the first time in the band's history that they have released albums in consecutive years.
Keyboardist Jonah W. states that "We are humbled and honored by the positive response by our fans for Disciples of the Sun, and want to pay this forward by making our biggest, best, and most epic album to date. The truth of the matter is that our fans mean everything to us and are our main inspiration to forge onward. We believe that 2016 will be the biggest year for Pyramaze to date, and on behalf of myself, Toke, Jacob, Morten, and Terje, we want to wish you all a very happy and very Metal new Year!


Awesome, first day purchase.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #85 on: January 01, 2016, 08:06:53 AM »
Going back to my tracking sheet, it was indeed you that sent them.  Proof is in the posting.

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Mystery Band #2 this round.  Now I know why they are high on my 'check-it-out' list.  Damn... Why did I wait!  Near perfect melodic metal.  Not entirely unique, but (just as in Bosk’s submission) there are only so many variations to this genre... And it doesn't really matter, because this scratches me right where I itch.  Song of the round.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #86 on: January 01, 2016, 04:08:30 PM »
Well there you go.  :lol

I remember checking them out from Planet Alliance of course, but someone sent someone else the song Everyday is Up to You at some stage, which made me dig them initially.  I thought Tim was involved.  That was obviously way before your first roulette.  Haha, I nailed it with that song, it's awesome.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #87 on: January 10, 2016, 08:25:50 AM »
I just checked out a handful of CDs

Leprous - The Congregation
Breaking Orbit - Transcension
Vanden Plas - Chronicles of the Immortals:Netherworld II
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« Reply #89 on: January 15, 2016, 12:09:13 PM »
I stumbled across the new album from Teramaze this week, and it's incredible.  I recommend it to anyone who likes Dream Theater, Tesseract, Redemption, Fates Warning, Symphony X, etc.  Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ctzK_hBw4w&index=1&list=PLz8ufS3KEgcY22euR_Za-NxjXRM9g3WE_
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« Reply #90 on: January 15, 2016, 12:55:00 PM »
'twas one of my top albums of the year.  The previous two were pretty good - I prefer the debut over their 2nd one.
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« Reply #91 on: January 15, 2016, 12:56:40 PM »
Yeah, I just bought that with some Christmas $$. Really strong album.
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« Reply #92 on: January 15, 2016, 03:39:43 PM »
Hmm...should I try Teramaze again?  What I heard didn't do much for me at all.
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« Reply #93 on: January 15, 2016, 03:54:03 PM »
I'm going to check them out right now.

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« Reply #94 on: January 15, 2016, 04:13:33 PM »
Hmm...should I try Teramaze again?  What I heard didn't do much for me at all.

1st album - goooood
2nd album - not unenjoyable
3rd album - goooood

It's all on Spotify for you to sample
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« Reply #95 on: January 15, 2016, 04:16:44 PM »
I'm listening to the newer one and so far it's alright. I'm not blown away...yet.

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« Reply #96 on: January 15, 2016, 04:41:27 PM »
Hmm...should I try Teramaze again?  What I heard didn't do much for me at all.

1st album - goooood
2nd album - not unenjoyable
3rd album - goooood

It's all on Spotify for you to sample

I think Her Halo was excellent.

Just for the sake of clarity Teramaze have 2 albums in the 90's which I don't think have been counted by Chad , who I assume is starting with Anhedonia.
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« Reply #97 on: January 16, 2016, 05:56:13 AM »
Hmm...should I try Teramaze again?  What I heard didn't do much for me at all.

1st album - goooood
2nd album - not unenjoyable
3rd album - goooood

It's all on Spotify for you to sample

I think Her Halo was excellent.

Just for the sake of clarity Teramaze have 2 albums in the 90's which I don't think have been counted by Chad , who I assume is starting with Anhedonia.

Yes.  I was unaware's of that.  They aren't on Spotify or iTunes, and I hadn't dug too deep into their history.  Local guy would know best.  Are they any good?
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« Reply #98 on: January 16, 2016, 06:06:02 AM »
I only have Tears To Dust............based on my ratings (of 10 tracks) I had one excellent, a couple of very goods , a few meh and a few pretty crap .  :)
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« Reply #99 on: January 16, 2016, 06:07:15 AM »
I only have Tears To Dust............based on my ratings (of 10 tracks) I had one excellent, a couple of very goods , a few meh and a few pretty crap .  :)

So it's a pass then.
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Re: Modern Prog & Prog-Metal discussion thread
« Reply #100 on: January 16, 2016, 02:47:58 PM »
Wolverine - Communication Lost
I'm reminded of Anathema and good Queensryche with somber atmospheric backdrops. If you're into the upbeat, in-your-face prog metal that has been done to death this probably won't appeal to you, but I think fans of Anathema's Eternity, Judgement, and Alternative 4 era will definitely appreciate this.



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« Reply #101 on: January 16, 2016, 03:49:43 PM »
You know... I've tried Wolverine on more than a few occasions, and something just doesn't click for me.

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« Reply #102 on: January 17, 2016, 03:16:33 AM »
Never heard of them.  Might have to check them out.
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« Reply #103 on: January 17, 2016, 03:20:24 AM »
I need to check this album out. Mason sent me something from Wolverine in my roulette and I remember liking it, but for some reason I didn't go further than that.
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« Reply #104 on: January 17, 2016, 09:37:51 AM »
You know... I've tried Wolverine on more than a few occasions, and something just doesn't click for me.

:dunno:

I only listened to that one disc so maybe their others aren't as good. They're not your typical prog metal band. Right now, I'm listening to this though and loving Anneke. She's in my Top 3 of female singers.



I'm curious to know what everyone else thinks of the Wolverine, though.