Author Topic: Power Metal (Read 94391 times)

wolfking · « **Reply #770 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:27:55 PM »

I was super impressed with Stormcrow. Both albums are great.

Bolsters · « **Reply #771 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:32:56 PM »

Nemesis is the best them regarding Stratovarius albums.

wolfking · « **Reply #772 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Bolsters on May 05, 2016, 09:32:56 PM

Nemesis is the best them regarding Stratovarius albums.

I listened to that again the other day and I still can't really click with it. It's solid and all but not one of my favs. I think Eternal was much better.

Bolsters · « **Reply #773 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:36:07 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 05, 2016, 09:34:33 PM

Quote from: Bolsters on May 05, 2016, 09:32:56 PM
Nemesis is the best them regarding Stratovarius albums.

I listened to that again the other day and I still can't really click with it. It's solid and all but not one of my favs. I think Eternal was much better.

That's how I feel about Eternal.

Everything just blurs together for me with that one and it sounds less original than Nemesis did to me.

gazinwales · « **Reply #774 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:37:07 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 05, 2016, 09:27:55 PM

I was super impressed with Stormcrow. Both albums are great.

Jani L has got a surprisingly good voice too, his demo's on the Japan Tour Edition are excellent.

gazinwales · « **Reply #775 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:42:10 PM »

Both Nemesis and Eternal seem to be cut from the same cloth, but Nemesis to my ears will always come out on top.
Not sure why, but Eternal never hit the same sweet spot as Nemesis did.

wolfking · « **Reply #776 on:** May 05, 2016, 09:45:21 PM »

Matter of tastes I guess boys. Shows the strength of both albums I suppose. I'd prefer Elysium over both though actually.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #777 on:** May 06, 2016, 06:36:21 AM »

Dreamspace is the only Stratovarius album that's ever done anything for me.

Scorpion · « **Reply #778 on:** May 06, 2016, 01:38:19 PM »

I like Elysium a lot too, but yeah, Dreamspace reigns supreme for me.

My strato ranking:

1a: Dreamspace
1b: Elysium

3. Visions
4. Fourth Dimension
5. Polaris
6. Destiny
7. Eternal

8+: the rest

wolfking · « **Reply #779 on:** May 06, 2016, 04:46:37 PM »

I have a bit of a soft spot for the self titled. I think it got a really bad wrap.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #780 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:00:09 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 06, 2016, 04:46:37 PM

I have a bit of a soft spot for the self titled. I think it got a really bad wrap.

I enjoyed it, as well. As a matter of fact, I think the lead off track is the only one that doesn't really do anything for me.

gazinwales · « **Reply #781 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:16:41 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 06, 2016, 04:46:37 PM

I have a bit of a soft spot for the self titled. I think it got a really bad wrap.

I bloody hate the album, it's the only Stratovarius CD that I do not own, not even to fill the gap in the collection.
For me it was Tolkki at his lowest whilst in the band.

wolfking · « **Reply #782 on:** May 06, 2016, 05:58:38 PM »

Yeah, see I don't get the hate for it at all.

NotePad · « **Reply #783 on:** May 09, 2016, 10:03:19 AM »

So I have Elysium and it's not bad. Need to warm up to it more. So far it seems like pretty standard of what's being done in the power metal scene right now. I'd like to check ot some of their more classic albums (not interested in the ones with Tolkki singing).

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #784 on:** May 09, 2016, 11:03:53 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 05, 2016, 09:27:55 PM

I was super impressed with Stormcrow. Both albums are great.

heh, wasn't even aware of the other one. Is it similar to Stormcrow?

wolfking · « **Reply #785 on:** May 09, 2016, 03:30:54 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on May 09, 2016, 11:03:53 AM

Quote from: wolfking on May 05, 2016, 09:27:55 PM
I was super impressed with Stormcrow. Both albums are great.

heh, wasn't even aware of the other one. Is it similar to Stormcrow?

Yeah, pretty much. if you liked Stormcrow you'll like the debut.

NotePad · « **Reply #786 on:** May 10, 2016, 10:27:46 AM »

Is Firewind metal? I've listened to a bit of them, what I've heard is impressive. But I've heard in more than one place that they don't consider themselves power metal. So I looked up some interviews and it's true, they don't consider themselves a PM band. But they play totally in a power metal style and have many songs with fantasy lyrics. What's up with that??

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #787 on:** May 10, 2016, 12:49:45 PM »

They are metal and yeah, I'd probably call them sort of in the power metal vein. Not a lot of emphasis on keys. Most of their albums are really, really loud. (brickwalled) But they do have some pretty good albums. I like all of their albums but I think "The Premonition" is my favorite.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #788 on:** May 10, 2016, 12:51:48 PM »

I've been listening to this band called Soto lately. They've got two albums, their latest is called "Divak" and they have another called "Inside The Vertigo"

A little hard to describe and not really power metal in the traditional sense. "Divak" is actually a pretty progressive album, but at times they remind me of mid and late-era Savatage. Killer vocalist.

wolfking · « **Reply #789 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:11:46 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on May 10, 2016, 12:51:48 PM

I've been listening to this band called Soto lately. They've got two albums, their latest is called "Divak" and they have another called "Inside The Vertigo"

A little hard to describe and not really power metal in the traditional sense. "Divak" is actually a pretty progressive album, but at times they remind me of mid and late-era Savatage. Killer vocalist.

It's Jeff Scott Soto, from Malmsteen's first two albums and Talisman fame, plus his own solo material, he's a legend. The first album is really good, I haven't picked up the second one yet but it's on my list.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #790 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:41:51 PM »

Oh, man, if you liked "Inside The Vertigo" just go get "Divak" it's even better imho.

wolfking · « **Reply #791 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:43:03 PM »

Nice man, I'll move it up on the priority list then.

It seems the general opinion is that the fans aren't digging this new band and direction as much as his AOR solo melodic rock stuff. I find it quite fresh.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #792 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:49:03 PM »

Yeah, me too. It's pretty modern sounding, but it's still got some of those more classic sounding organs and synths here and there. And the vocals. Damn.

wolfking · « **Reply #793 on:** May 10, 2016, 02:55:22 PM »

Have you never heard of him before??

TAC · « **Reply #794 on:** May 10, 2016, 03:56:53 PM »

I'll check it out.

bl5150 · « **Reply #795 on:** May 10, 2016, 05:08:24 PM »

I probably have more discs in my collection featuring JSS than any other singer - but yeah..............his more modern songs for the most part (and his black painted nails

) aren't doing it for me.

wolfking · « **Reply #796 on:** May 10, 2016, 06:11:12 PM »

Damage Control is still such an amazing melodic rock record. I like the Soto thing, but wished he did continue on with what he was doing on that album.

NotePad · « **Reply #797 on:** May 11, 2016, 10:55:38 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on May 10, 2016, 12:49:45 PM

They are metal and yeah, I'd probably call them sort of in the power metal vein. Not a lot of emphasis on keys. Most of their albums are really, really loud. (brickwalled) But they do have some pretty good albums. I like all of their albums but I think "The Premonition" is my favorite.

I've been listening to their album Few Against Many for the last couple days. I really enjoy it. It's got real classic/traditional metal sound to it. None of that symphonic stuff I'm not very fond of. I don't know, it doesn't sound like straight forward power metal. I think maybe their earlier stuff was in much more of a classic power metal style, because Few Against Many is more traditional metal like Priest, Accept, Maiden etc.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #798 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:18:18 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 10, 2016, 02:55:22 PM

Have you never heard of him before??

I'd heard the name mentioned a few times here and there. I guess I just never took an interest in any of the music he's been involved with before. Never cared much for Malmsteen -he's great, no doubt, but it's just not my thing.

Don't think I've heard a single note from that other band you mentioned either.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #799 on:** May 11, 2016, 01:19:44 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 10, 2016, 06:11:12 PM

Damage Control is still such an amazing melodic rock record. I like the Soto thing, but wished he did continue on with what he was doing on that album.

I'll check it out.

wolfking · « **Reply #800 on:** May 11, 2016, 02:45:41 PM »

That's cool man.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #801 on:** May 13, 2016, 12:41:59 PM »

Listened to the samples of Damage Control on Amazon.com

Sounds pretty...mellow. Not what I expected. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Some of the songs sounded pretty catchy and the MP3 album is only $7.99 so I'll probably just grab it.

Amazing pipes on this guy.

wolfking · « **Reply #802 on:** May 13, 2016, 03:24:42 PM »

Check some old school Talisman also mate. Not that heavy but awesome material. The Soto stuff I think would probably be the heaviest stuff he's done. Brent could probably clarify that.

NotePad · « **Reply #803 on:** May 17, 2016, 11:26:46 AM »

I'm not a fan of symphonic power metal. Stratovarius is okay though.

From what I've heard, Hammerfall just sounds like traditional heavy metal that's sped up faster. What are some other good non-symphonic power metal bands?

cramx3 · « **Reply #804 on:** May 17, 2016, 02:50:36 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on May 10, 2016, 02:55:22 PM

Have you never heard of him before??

HIM isnt that bad, I enjoy them quite a bit actually

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Author Topic: Power Metal (Read 94391 times)