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General => General Music Discussion => Topic started by: Ultimetalhead on August 24, 2009, 11:44:15 AM
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Holy shit. These guys rule. TRUE SCOTTISH PIRATE METAL. :metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-Z_psXODw
So, talk about your reaction to the video, or put general Alestorm appreciation here.
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Alestorm >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dragonforce
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^^^^ Truer words have never been said, fuck yeah Alestorm. :metal :metal :metal
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What exactly is pirate metal?
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What exactly is pirate metal?
The greatest thing you've ever heard.
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I love Alestorm. A friend of mine was into them back when they were called Battleheart, so I've known about them for a while. Captain Morgan's Revenge (the song) is epic as hell.
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As I say in every Alestorm thread:
I have seen Alestorm live.
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if you like alestorm, check out running wild
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As I say in every Alestorm thread:
I have seen Alestorm live.
How was it?
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Pretty crazy. I had never heard of them before but a friend was like: "Want to come see a pirate metal band with me and some friends?" and I was like: "Pirate metal?! I'm there!".
The crowd went crazy for Wenches and Mead.
They also played The Power of Ale :hat
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Seeing them yet again first week of September in Camden Underworld. Should be lol.
And this picture pretty much sums up how awesome Alestorm are:
(https://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_486ead63c49749ffb86cc16763414ed2.jpg)
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KEELHAUL THAT FILTHY LANDLUBBER
SEND HIM DOWN TO THE DEPTHS BELOW
MAKE THAT BASTARD WALK THE PLANK
WITH A BOTTLE OF RUM AND A YO HO HO
Pirates = fucking metal.
:metal :metal :metal :metal
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Pretty crazy. I had never heard of them before but a friend was like: "Want to come see a pirate metal band with me and some friends?" and I was like: "Pirate metal?! I'm there!".
The crowd went crazy for Wenches and Mead.
They also played The Power of Ale :hat
That's the exact way I plan on convincing a friend of mine to go see them if they ever do another US tour.
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Seeing them yet again first week of September in Camden Underworld. Should be lol.
And this picture pretty much sums up how awesome Alestorm are:
(https://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_486ead63c49749ffb86cc16763414ed2.jpg)
JP at an Alestorm concert? :metal :metal
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Seriously, what's not to like? :metal
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Went to see them again last night. You guys aren't going to believe what they played for the encore. I hope they recorded it.
It was...
:2metal: YOU ARE A PIRATE. :2metal:
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Went to see them again last night. You guys aren't going to believe what they played for the encore. I hope they recorded it.
It was...
:2metal: YOU ARE A PIRATE. :2metal:
:metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal :metal
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I love how a month or two back I was so skint I couldn't afford £7 to see alestorm.
That's $15 for you Americans.
:sadpanda:
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Bands keep doing that thing on the first verse (0:44 to 0:52)
Same as on The Trooper by Iron Maiden (0:36 to 0:49)
and Hallowed by thy Name (1:38 to 1:57)
and Through the fire and flames (0:40 to 0:50) expect for the keyboard
can anyone think of any other examples of this?
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SO RAISE UP YOUR PINT OF RUM AND TAKE ANOTHER SWIG!!! :yarr
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When I get home i'm definately going to check out that video...
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This band rules so much that words fail to describe it.
Seriously, the singer even has a keytar. A frigging KEYTAR. :2metal:
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To be honest, I wish he had an accordion instead of the keytar.
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It's a widely believed fact that "keytar > accordion".
:tup
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Propaganda.
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Alestorm in Seattle on November 24th. Only $16 for tickets. I'm so there.
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I love how every time Alestorm is mentioned anywhere, also included is the suffix "Pirate Metal."
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Not too bad. Reminds me a lot of Finntroll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGywo81G6lk
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Get out of here with your Finntroll. Korpiklaani is the best Finnish folk metal band in the world.
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:metal :metal :metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhVGIecbK8
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WHEN I COME BACK FROM A MIGHTY QUEST, I HAVE NO NEED FOR SLEEP OR REST
I HEAD TO A TAVERN A DRINK AND GET SO DRUNK I CANNOT THINK
A WENCH BY MY SIDE A JUG OF MEAD, THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT I MOST NEED
SO I JUST SIT BACK AND SING THIS SONG AND DRINK AND PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG
Or something like that.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta-Z_psXODw
:metalol:
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We should totally use that video as the second coming of Rickrolling. :tup
:neverusethis:
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Album recommendations?
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Either of them are good - most people got Captain Morgan's Revenge first simply because it came out first. There isn't a huge difference in style or quality between the two.
But if you get the chance to see them live, jump at it. Great live act. :D
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LIFE HAS MANY PLEASURES AND WE HAD OUR FILL OF FOOD AND OF WENCHES AND BEER
WHEN WE TIRE OF THE PORT OR HAD DRUNKEN IT DRY THE TIME TO SET SAIL HAS COME NEAR
:metal :metal :metal :metal
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My friend has seen them three times, and met them afterwards each time. :sadpanda:
Did I mention one of those times was on a boat going up and down the thames?
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Did I mention one of those times was on a boat going up and down the thames?
Did they make the captain walk the plank?
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I believe I shall be ordering this (https://www.napalmrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=11804&osCsid=5814fc04f12374ff36074a1835c01ded) shirt sometime soon.
:metal :metal :metal
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Thread revival to say that there's a very good possibility I'm going to Heathenfest, which Alestorm is a part of. :yarr :metal
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Thread revival to say that there's a very good possibility I'm going to Heathenfest, which Alestorm is a part of. :yarr :metal
you won't be disappointed
edit: we need a combo of :yarr and :metal
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Thread revival to say that there's a very good possibility I'm going to Heathenfest, which Alestorm is a part of. :yarr :metal
I too am going to heathenfest in November. :yarr :metal
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edit: we need a combo of :yarr and :metal
I was literally JUST thinking that.
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It's true. He mentioned it to me on AIM.
Proof:
Ultimetalhead (1:41:38 PM): I just realized what we need
Ultimetalhead (1:41:47 PM): A combination of :yarr and :metal
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Found "Pirate Song" through a link someone posted in another thread. These guys are great, metal for metal's sake :metal :yarr
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Oh God, how have I been able to go on through life this long without knowing this band?
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Oh God, how have I been able to go on through life this long without knowing this band?
Well at least you know you them now! :D Now go see them live for the most fun gig EVER. Pirate costume is a must.
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So, Alestorm show in 3 FUCKING DAYS. I'm so psyched I can't stand it. Should I still wear a pirate costume even though they're mentioned third on the list of headliners? :P
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And as usual, they only go to Toronto and Montreal. I need to move.
They're in Toronto tonight, in fact.
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And as usual, they only go to Toronto and Montreal. I need to move.
They're in Toronto tonight, in fact.
wat
Goddammit D:
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https://collect.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bandprofile.listAllShows&friendid=120655925&n=Alestorm+-+ON+TOUR+IN+AMERICA!
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These guys sound amazing. :metal
Definitely gonna pick up some of their stuff. Thank you DTF!
:metal + :yarr
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WE ARE HEAVY METAL PIRATES!
WE SAIL ACROSS THE SKY!
IN OUR BATTLESHIPS OF COSMIC STEEL
WE'RE A TERROR UPON EYE!
:2metal: :2metal: :2metal:
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So, Alestorm show in 3 FUCKING DAYS. I'm so psyched I can't stand it. Should I still wear a pirate costume even though they're mentioned third on the list of headliners? :P
Yes, they will then love your after the show, and get beer and signatures and stuff :yarr
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So, Alestorm show in 3 FUCKING DAYS. I'm so psyched I can't stand it. Should I still wear a pirate costume even though they're mentioned third on the list of headliners? :P
Yes. YES. YES!
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Eh, the logistics of the thing are fucked. I can't get a pirate costume by tomorrow, and I don't want to have my ass handed to me by the Belphegor freaks. :p
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AND FOR WHAT? (HEY!!)
WE HEED NO LAW
MAY OTHER MEN SUFFER SO WE CAN HAVE MORE!
AND FOR WHAT? (HEY!!)
WE LIVED EVERY DAY
WITH THE NOOSE OF THE HANGMAN A HAIRSBREADTH AWAY!
AND IF I COULD GO BACK AND MAKE MY AMENDS,
I'D MAKE ALL THOSE MISTAKES AGAIN!
I'D KILL EVERY LAST ONE OF THOSE BASTARDS MY FRIENDS!!
:letam: :2metal: :metal
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Listening to Black Sails at Midnight, and I got say so far it's :metal :metal :metal :metal!
I have just one question though.....which is better, pirate metal or ninja metal? :neverusethis:
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Listening to Black Sails at Midnight, and I got say so far it's :metal :metal :metal :metal!
I have just one question though.....which is better, pirate metal or ninja metal? :neverusethis:
There is "ninja" metal? :rollin
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Listening to Black Sails at Midnight, and I got say so far it's :metal :metal :metal :metal!
I have just one question though.....which is better, pirate metal or ninja metal? :neverusethis:
There is "ninja" metal? :rollin
Yeah, but no one knows what it really sounds like.
I hear John Myung is the founder of the genre.
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Listening to Black Sails at Midnight, and I got say so far it's :metal :metal :metal :metal!
I have just one question though.....which is better, pirate metal or ninja metal? :neverusethis:
There is "ninja" metal? :rollin
Yeah, but no one knows what it really sounds like.
I hear John Myung is the founder of the genre.
Oh course not. They kill you before you even hear anything.
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Alestorm show was fucking amazing. The other bands were pretty cool too.
Setlist:
The Quest
Wenches & Mead
That Famous Ol' Spiced
Nancy the Tavern Wench
Keelhauled
The Huntmaster
Captain Morgan's Revenge
Wolves of the Sea
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Listening to Black Sails at Midnight, and I got say so far it's :metal :metal :metal :metal!
I have just one question though.....which is better, pirate metal or ninja metal? :neverusethis:
There is "ninja" metal? :rollin
Yeah, but no one knows what it really sounds like.
I hear John Myung is the founder of the genre.
I'm guessing it would be boring nerdy bedroom-guitarist style stuff/shoegaze. Just seems appropirate for some reason.
Pirates are the orginal rock 'n' roll party animals, and ninjas are the types who'd never get invited to parties. And that is what spawned the conflict.
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Alestorm is awesome.
That is all.
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Alestorm is awesome.
That is all.
The Scottish are also awesome.
That is all.
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Alestorm is awesome.
That is all.
The Scottish are also awesome.
That is all.
This is all.
That is all.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggyC0FOzqHM&hd=1
NEW SONG AND ALBUM
I WANT THE BOBBLE HEAD
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The new album fucking rules, as expected.
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>Looked up tracklist
>Saw "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid"
>Instantly accepted it to be the best song in the history of forever.
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>Looked up tracklist
>Saw "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid"
>Instantly accepted it to be the best song in the history of forever.
>Didn't seem to notice there is also a cover of "You Are a Pirate".
>LOL
GET DRUNK OR DIE
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I'm listening to Death Throes of the Terrorsquid right now. It's awesome.
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I'm listening to Death Throes of the Terrorsquid right now. It's awesome.
This.
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Listening to "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid." I'll be honest, Alestorm have written better songs. I'm actually getting bored with it, though I do like his screams around the 5:00 mark, even if the music behind it wasn't all that interesting. I'm gonna listen to "Captain Morgan's Revenge" to get a proper dose of epic Alestorm. :metal
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5TXyJlEMc
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Listening to "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid." I'll be honest, Alestorm have written better songs. I'm actually getting bored with it, though I do like his screams around the 5:00 mark, even if the music behind it wasn't all that interesting. I'm gonna listen to "Captain Morgan's Revenge" to get a proper dose of epic Alestorm. :metal
This album is every bit as good as the last two. I'm not sure what you're smoking.
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HOLY FUCK IT'S CHUCKLEVISION AT THE END OF BUCKFAST POWERSMASH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXCi2-6Wwo8
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It's better than the second album, not sure compared to the first yet.
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HOLY FUCK IT'S CHUCKLEVISION AT THE END OF BUCKFAST POWERSMASH!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXCi2-6Wwo8
HOLY CRAP I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT! :rollin
Good to see Chris still has a bit of the Splen spirit in him :tup
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I'd say Barrett's Privateers is my favorite song so far. It's so fucking catchy.
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Your favorite song is a cover tune :lol
I have yet to determine my favorite. Gimme a day or so.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5TXyJlEMc
:lol
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Your favorite song is a cover tune :lol
I have yet to determine my favorite. Gimme a day or so.
I know. Alestorm is insanely good at making a cover into their own thing that completely kicks ass. My favorite song that isn't a cover is definitely Death Throes of the Terrorsquid.
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I'd say Barrett's Privateers is my favorite song so far. It's so fucking catchy.
Holy shit, that's fucking awesome. I LIVE in Halifax, and the original is a staple for any good rock band here.
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Alestorm in 10 seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0MkJD6i2yQ)
:lol
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pirate metal??....
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Alestorm in 10 seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0MkJD6i2yQ)
:lol
:lol :rollin :lol
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This is fucking amazing, I've heard of them but now I kick myself for not actually ever listening to them.
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Alestorm in 10 seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0MkJD6i2yQ)
:lol
Its so true! :lol
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Bump
soooo this hasn't been updated in almost 7 years, but seriously. Alestorm is fantastic.
Since 2011...
Drink (22 million views :omg:) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55CqLc6IR0)
Fucked with an Anchor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th4Czv1j3F8)
Hangover (well done pop cover) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5P5Tz3VH94)
and of course for the prog fans:
This song is amazing Sunset of the Golden Age (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU0qR36K5ZE)
I think this has slowly become my most anticipated band to see at ProgPower., they are just going to bring the fun to the show
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Alestorm is awesome! Their music is so much fun, rocking and catchy. Their last album, No grave but the sea is great! I already missed them in Mexico last year, but I was tight on money. I hope to catch them soon!
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They're no Gloryhammer but I suppose they're not bad
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They are just so much fun. Sometimes that's all I need from a band. I have enough serious music and sometimes these guys are exactly what I crave.
Drink is just :yarr :yarr :yarr
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They're no Gloryhammer but I suppose they're not bad
And apparently both are touring the US together.
Honestly, haven't been able to dig anything from Gloryhammer, but I'll see both bands at ProgPower
They are just so much fun. Sometimes that's all I nned form a band. I have enough serious music and sometimes these guys are exactly what I crave.
Drink is just :yarr :yarr :yarr
Exactly how I feel. They are just flat out fun. Even my gf digs some of their tunes because they are accessible and fun. But what's interesting is they have a song on each album that's more progressive and shows they aren't just spitting out catchy songs, but can write some solid music as well and even keep it within character
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They're no Gloryhammer but I suppose they're not bad
And apparently both are touring the US together.
Honestly, haven't been able to dig anything from Gloryhammer, but I'll see both bands at ProgPower
Hey cram, I'll be at PP too! But during Gloryhammer and Alestorm I'll be getting piss drunk at the bars because I can't stand either of these gimmick acts :lol
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They're no Gloryhammer but I suppose they're not bad
And apparently both are touring the US together.
Honestly, haven't been able to dig anything from Gloryhammer, but I'll see both bands at ProgPower
Hey cram, I'll be at PP too! But during Gloryhammer and Alestorm I'll be getting piss drunk at the bars because I can't stand either of these gimmick acts :lol
WTF, I'll have to get your ass to see Alestorm, you can't be drinking at the bar when they are playing Drink :lol they are like the ultimate drinking band
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They're no Gloryhammer but I suppose they're not bad
And apparently both are touring the US together.
Honestly, haven't been able to dig anything from Gloryhammer, but I'll see both bands at ProgPower
Hey cram, I'll be at PP too! But during Gloryhammer and Alestorm I'll be getting piss drunk at the bars because I can't stand either of these gimmick acts :lol
WTF, I'll have to get your ass to see Alestorm, you can't be drinking at the bar when they are playing Drink :lol they are like the ultimate drinking band
I've seen Alestorm numerous times and was a fan when they were called Battleheart, but I've fucking hated them ever since album #3, and Gloryhammer since day 1, so NO :lol :lol I even have a drunkenly signed copy of the third album by Chris...
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:lol nice alright alright i won't drag you to see them, but I still think their set may be the biggest party of the show. Glen (PPUSA organizer) had thier album as his #1 in his top 50 last year.
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Oh no doubt it'll be a wild time. One of the first times I saw them the stage had no less than 2 handles of Captain Morgan, weird sunglasses, a guest appearance from that other Philly-based pirate band and a giant human-sized chicken. :lol
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:lol now you are getting me excited
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Alestorm released on youtube an entire professionally done concert from 2019 today
ALESTORM - Live in Tilburg 2019 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSm_rikiDp0)
Just put it on and so far this is AWESOME, well done and cool vibe from the show. Reminds me of seeing them twice in 2018. :metal :metal Definitely making today a much better day
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Now that takes me back.
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Hmm, odd, I recall commenting on No Grave But the Sea and how that album is excellent. Maybe in a non-Alestorm general thread.
That live concert looks great, will watch more of it. I have seen them live once (at 013 as well) and it was a lot of fun, though unfortunately the sound was just too loud at times.
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I was watching it yesterday, it was great and being from Mexico, it is always fun to hear that song live. I still haven't had the chance to see them live, I hope I will soon.
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New album out, giving my first listens now and pretty much standard Alestorm so far :yarr
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I'm also in my first listens. I'm digging it! It's fun and really catchy metal. I'm also digging the rapping in "Tortuga" and it was nice to hear the spanish-spoken part in "Wooden Leg Part 2" (since that's my native language).
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DragonForce Write an Alestorm Song in 10mins Like Drink from Sunset On the Golden Age (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IbYVqL1VA&feature=emb_title)
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DragonForce Write an Alestorm Song in 10mins Like Drink from Sunset On the Golden Age (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IbYVqL1VA&feature=emb_title)
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :yarr
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They did a sabaton song too a couple weeks ago, so funny both of these :lol and I say that loving Alestorm and Sabaton more than DragonForce, Herman Li has been doing a lot of cool stuff on twitch lately
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They did a sabaton song too a couple weeks ago, so funny both of these :lol and I say that loving Alestorm and Sabaton more than DragonForce, Herman Li has been doing a lot of cool stuff on twitch lately
That one was great as well.
I laughed hard when the other guitarist said something like "it's funny, these are the same chords as a DragonForce song except way slower."