The Theocracy Thread

[TAC]

Whoa. Theocracy vs. Faythe:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fpNQ67SaE

Welcome to 11 posts ago!

VIDEO SINGLE DROPPED:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9fpNQ67SaE

Is this the album where Theocracy finally impresses Bosk? Stay tuned to this thread...

Considering Bosk is playing bass in the video, there's a good chance!

[bosk1]

Well, since this band sucks, I don't usually follow their thread that closely.

[jingle.boy]

Well, since this band sucks, I don't usually follow their thread that closely.

[TAC]

I heard jsbru needs some company.

[contest_sanity]

Reminder for u to get your XMAS POWER METAL ON:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HLAa1jWmRg

[ronnibran]

Fun new cover song from Matt Smith of Theocracy:  https://youtu.be/xwvqhbwlkHg

[TAC]

I have no idea what Mask is, but it's always great to hear Matt. Need some new Theocracy.

[MinistroRaven]

Mad With Power Metal And Arcade Festival Invites All Kombatants To 3rd Annual Showdown

w/ Theocracy, Lords of The Trident, Judicator, Helion Prime and more!



Villains and heroes alike will once again come together on August 10, 2019 to enjoy a buffet of power metal, arcade games and other nerdy delights at the third Mad With Power Festival in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This one-day fest boasts seven kickass bands playing a variety of power metal and an exclusive appearance from Phillip Ahn, M.D. the actor who played Shang Tsung on Mortal Kombat II.

Headbanging isn't the only thing to do at the fest, attendees can enjoy tons of free pinball and arcade games; try to beat your friend's high score or destroy them with a head splitting fatality! Concert goers can expect other entertainment that includes metal opera battles, a heavy metal video game themed museum, and perusing the nerdy goods sold by vendors all whilst sipping the official Bos Meadery "Mad With Power" mead.

This year's 2019 lineup includes:

Theocracy - Progressive Power Metal from Athens, GA!

Lords of the Trident - Madison's own Power Metal Heroes!

Judicator - Historical Power Metal from Arizona!

Helion Prime - Sci-Fi Power Metal from California!

Novareign - Heavy Power Metal from California!

Widow - Traditional Heavy metal from North Carolina!

Fiakra - Power Metal from New Jersey!



Tickets and more information can be found at the following links:

(please note Gold and Silver VIP tickets are sold out, general admin, 18+, and sponsorship ($250) tickets still available)

Tickets: http://mothershabooboo.com/madwithpower/index.php/get-tickets/

Website: http://madwithpowerfest.com

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/620093948460813/

2019 Line-Up Spotify Playlist here.

Instagram: @madwithpowerfest

[TAC]

I saw that a few weeks ago. Wished I lived in Wisconsin....(not really), but I wish this was touring. I like Novareign, and I freaking Love Lords Of the Trident.

Why you not come to  Massachusetts??

[jingle.boy]

Cool lineup

[TAC]

It sure is.

Hopefully there will be a boot of it. There's nothing on Theocracy out there.

[ronnibran]

Doubt it will happen, but I'd LOVE to see Theocracy live someday!  One of my favorite bands. Hope they're thinking about their next album.   In the meantime at least I'll get to hear a little of Matt singing on Neal Morse's upcoming musical.

[TAC]

Doubt it will happen, but I'd LOVE to see Theocracy live someday!  One of my favorite bands. Hope they're thinking about their next album.   In the meantime at least I'll get to hear a little of Matt singing on Neal Morse's upcoming musical.

I think I've heard about that. Hopefully someone can link whatever is available ITT.

[Architeuthis]

So I just started reading this thread last night and decided to check out a couple songs. I listened to Mirror of Souls, and I Am.
Mirror of Souls is truly epic with Alot of great twists and turns. I noticed the high octane lead guitars more on I Am. 
Is it just me, or are the vocals always really high in the mix?  I only listened to these songs on my phone so the musical spectrum is likely subdued causing the vocals to cut through too much. So what I'm asking, do the vocals come across that way on a nice sound system?

I can allready tell that there seems to be too many words crammed into these songs which doesn't allow it to breathe. It will take a little getting used to but maybe it's a grower. I won't form my opinion based on these two songs.
  I would like to buy one of their albums, either MOS, or ATWB, or Ghost Ship. Any recommendations?

[TAC]

Honestly, I'd go with Ghostship. It's their most recent, and besides Easter, the Christian leaning lyrics (which are no big deal to me) are not as blatant.

Both Mirror Of Souls and As The World Bleeds are excellent though. I mean, you really can't go wrong.

[ronnibran]

I'll second Ghostship. If you love that you'll be sure to love the others too.

[MinistroRaven]

I'll second Ghostship. If you love that you'll be sure to love the others too.

Me too

[TAC]

Theocracy released a cover of Angra's Time today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSjxX-ghyic



I hope this means the band is together making a new album!

[ronnibran]

Theocracy released a cover of Angra's Time today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSjxX-ghyic



I hope this means the band is together making a new album!

That would be amazeballs!  I could never get too much Theocracy.  Never heard any Angra songs before, listening to this cover now.  Good stuff.

[TAC]

Matt just released A Tower Of Ashes live from The Mad With Power 3 Fest in Wisconsin from last month:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KwHcL0mo6Q


Also, here's the full set from Progpower:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HdrdeYCmUE&t=2735s

[The Walrus]

Their set at ProgPower was so damn good... My only complaint is they didn't play On Eagles' Wings because that is one of my favorite Theocracy songs. But I got Absolution Day, so that was the highlight of the show for me.

[TAC]

The highlight for me was Laying The Demon To Rest. It's a decent set, but I Am is like one of my least favorite songs of theirs.

[jingle.boy]

The highlight for me was Laying The Demon To Rest. It's a decent set, but I Am is like one of my least favorite songs of theirs.

And I'm the reverse.  Laying the Demon to Rest is rather meh, whereas I love I Am.  That vocal speed-fest in the middle was impressive as all hell live.  I told Matt later, 'hell, I can't even read that fast!'

[contest_sanity]

LTDTR is thrash excellence, whereas "I Am" more diverse; I love the Dream Theater section near the end of "I Am." Their best track, though, is "As The World Bleeds." Was that played at ProgPower?

[jingle.boy]

It was not.

[The Walrus]

The highlight for me was Laying The Demon To Rest. It's a decent set, but I Am is like one of my least favorite songs of theirs.

I Am is pretty good, I'm just surprised they ended with it and not, you know... On Eagles' Wings. 

Laying The Demon To Rest was NOT a song I expected them to play. I LOVE that tune and they nailed it. I banged the f out of my head during this set and did not care who was next to me when I was windmilling. 

[TAC]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-newXv3oU8g

[TAC]

Snowglobe

[MirrorMask]

Snowglobe

Funny, I'm hearing it right now!

Nothing will ever beat Wynter Fever as a Christmas song, but this one isn't bad.

I heard a couple of other songs from them, Laying the Demon to Rest and Betlehem, one day I guess I'll have to check their Mirror of Souls album. Cheesy power metal is not my main musical attraction nowadays but damn, the singer's great.

[TAC]

Matt is back with another Project Aegis track.

And The Rest Is Mystery

Neal Morse and Daniel FUCKING Heiman



And K-lox on drums!

[The Walrus]

Ernie and I look nothing alike

[jingle.boy]

Matt is back with another Project Aegis track.

And The Rest Is Mystery

Neal Morse and Daniel FUCKING Heiman



And K-lox on drums!

I saw that the other day, but still haven't watched it.

[TAC]

Gee thanks for the heads up!!

[jingle.boy]

Gee thanks for the heads up!!

First thing I thought of Thursday morning was "I should text Tim".     Work/home was kinda crazy the past few days.

[TAC]

Gee thanks for the heads up!!

First thing I thought of Thursday morning was "I should text Tim".     Work/home was kinda crazy the past few days.

Aww.

No worries.


Really cool to see Neal Morse's involvement in this. He does a great job. Daniel Heiman is amazing on this. Literally the best vocal I've heard from him since Lost Horizon. Matt Smith should write all of his music going forward.