Author Topic: The Circus Maximus Thread (merged) (Read 100344 times)

CountVoorhees · « **Reply #35 on:** October 29, 2010, 03:41:42 AM »

I tend to listen to both albums mixed together in a shuffled playlist of awesomeness.

cthrubuoy · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2010, 04:16:46 AM »

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Circus Maximus on November 3 (Twitter)

Last rehearsals the next couple of weeks before the recording starts.(for real this time!). Stay tuned for where and when.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #38 on:** November 04, 2010, 05:22:27 AM »

I'll believe it when I fucking hear it.

This band has nobody to blame but themselves for "blowing their chance".
And if they're not to blame...then it's been epic EPIC management failure.

TAC · « **Reply #39 on:** November 04, 2010, 06:00:28 AM »

Quote from: YtseBitsySpider on November 04, 2010, 05:22:27 AM

I'll believe it when I fucking hear it.

This band has nobody to blame but themselves for "blowing their chance".
And if they're not to blame...then it's been epic EPIC management failure.

I completely agree!

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #40 on:** November 04, 2010, 07:11:28 AM »

I don't know how a relatively new and upcoming prog band like CM can afford to take so much time with their recording process.

How much money do these guys actually make?

Symphony X are another very good band who are a constant disappointment with fan interaction and new album updates.

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #41 on:** November 04, 2010, 08:19:21 AM »

^^I mostly agree with that^^

Russ is very busy with side projects...I wonder if the rest of the Symphony X dudes just sit around.

cramx3 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 04, 2010, 09:04:30 AM »

I never heard of this band until Kamelot announced the singer would cover for Kahn. My buddy listened to a song or two and said I would like it. I got Isolate a week ago and I absolutely love it. I definitely hear a little bit of DT in there, but that doesn't bother me and I don't see why it should as they overall do not sound like DT (or BG at all).

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #43 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:13:42 AM »

Quote from: Circus Maximus on November 8(Twitter)

Going to Oceansound studios to record the drums from nov.15th. Check out this beautiful studio! www.oceansoundrecordings.com

Cool Chris · « **Reply #44 on:** November 08, 2010, 11:02:57 AM »

Quote from: Circus Maximus on November 8(Twitter)

Going to Oceansound studios to record the drums from nov.15th. Check out this beautiful studio! www.oceansoundrecordings.com

Take your time guys, don't get caught up in that whole "building momentum" thing...

plap11 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2011, 07:24:28 PM »

biosfear is an amazing song.

check out andromeda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gguv_QGew2I

one of my favorite bands and amazing talent.

contest_sanity · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2011, 08:31:16 PM »

I haven't gotten into the whole album quite yet, but "Mouth Of Madness" is an incredible song.

j · « **Reply #47 on:** January 12, 2011, 08:32:31 PM »

Is this band any good?

-J

MetalMike06 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM »

Quote from: j on January 12, 2011, 08:32:31 PM

Is this band any good?

-J

Yes.

cramx3 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:58:39 PM »

Quote from: MetalMike06 on January 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM

Quote from: j on January 12, 2011, 08:32:31 PM
Is this band any good?

-J

Yes.

cthrubuoy · « **Reply #50 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:34:18 AM »

Quote from: kartmaze2 on November 08, 2010, 10:13:42 AM

Quote from: Circus Maximus on November 8(Twitter)
Going to Oceansound studios to record the drums from nov.15th. Check out this beautiful studio! www.oceansoundrecordings.com

Holy shit that studio is awesome!

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 25, 2011, 08:25:06 AM »

Yes, indeed.

And:
https://www.circusmaximussite.com/studiodiary.html

Not much interesting yet, though...

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #52 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:39:49 PM »

Quote from: MetalMike06 on January 12, 2011, 10:10:23 PM

Quote from: j on January 12, 2011, 08:32:31 PM
Is this band any good?

-J

Hell yes.

Fixed.

dethklok09 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:45:08 PM »

Quote from: j on January 12, 2011, 08:32:31 PM

Is this band any good?

-J

Is the world round?

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:44:37 AM »

Here's a really good YouTube clip of Abyss live (the sound is excellent). As you can see, they are really good live! I have seen them three times live, and they have been brilliant every time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDsQR70gXq0

EDIT: Here's another form the same concert (Wither):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITxu2_x-kSw

Mats Haugen's live solo guitar work is sick! The man has skills!

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #55 on:** February 28, 2011, 10:00:55 AM »

Every live clip I've seen, the guitar player is flawless.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #56 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:36:40 AM »

Good band.

But incredibly lazy.

RazielSR · « **Reply #57 on:** March 01, 2011, 03:15:46 AM »

I like a lot this band. From new bands, it is my fav one with SW, but I like more CM.

This band sounds perfect live, that videos are amazing.

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #58 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:13:04 PM »

A statement from the band on their website https://www.circusmaximussite.com/index2.htm

Quote

Apr 28, 2011 - Statement
Decoded message from Circus land....

As many of you have been wondering, what has been, or is going on in the CM camp these days? What is the status on the recording on the new album? Well... To give you the short and brutal version, here is where we are today:

After finishing the drum tracks in November, the band took the Christmas holidays off, presuming to start up right over new years with drum editing, and continue with guitar, bass, keys and vocals right after that. What we didn't plan out as a result of Mats` grueling long hours in front of the computer, editing drums, was that he got arm inflammation in both arms. Because of this, both the drum editing (that was over half ways finished), and upcoming rhythm guitar tracking had to be postponed until further notice. With this, and other personal/family stuff that had to be dealt with, the recording process stagnated quite a bit.

On a positive note: Mats' arm injury has improved a great deal, and the drum-editing is finished, the band has been rehearsing for their upcoming shows in May and we are filming more for the "Rockumentary" this weekend up in the mountains of Trysi (Guess there will be more drunken madness than interviews, because it's Mikey's birthday as well).

We are glad to tell you all that things are looking better nowadays with the speed bumps and hickups out of the way, and that we will be putting the "pedal to the metal" on the recordings from mid May. Circus Maximus is truly greatful for all the support that has been shown, as well as your patience and understanding. There wouldn't be a Circus Maximus without you, the fans. That makes you a little Circus Maximus too... hehe.

All the best,
CM

As you can see, things hasn't really moved forward lately with regards to the new album...

jsem · « **Reply #59 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:17:16 PM »

Only recently decided to listen to them. I did it because I thought it'd be perfectly in time to be stoked for a new album.. but no.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #60 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:19:07 PM »

Meh.

Never got the hype about this band. Some OK-sounding watered-down prog metal, but nothing more.

jsem · « **Reply #61 on:** April 30, 2011, 04:54:15 PM »

Quote from: ravenheart on April 30, 2011, 04:19:07 PM

Meh.

Never got the hype about this band. Some OK-sounding watered-down prog metal, but nothing more.

I see what you mean.. but I quite enjoyed the band. I mean, very obvious DT influences (especially on the first album)... Even though they have some originality - this is pretty run of the mill prog metal.

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 30, 2011, 05:09:47 PM »

Quote from: jsem on April 30, 2011, 04:54:15 PM

Quote from: ravenheart on April 30, 2011, 04:19:07 PM
Meh.

Never got the hype about this band. Some OK-sounding watered-down prog metal, but nothing more.
I see what you mean.. but I quite enjoyed the band. I mean, very obvious DT influences (especially on the first album)... Even though they have some originality - this is pretty run of the mill prog metal.

I see how the first album can go under the description watered down or run of the mill prog metal, but I think the second album is far more unique and better in so many ways, and I also think they now have found their own musical style (not "pioneers" like DT, Tool or Opeth, but still their own style). That's my opinion, anyway...

jsem · « **Reply #63 on:** April 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM »

Yeah, the second album is by FAR superior.

Nekov · « **Reply #64 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:42:13 AM »

Quote from: jsem on April 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM

Yeah, the second album is by FAR superior.

No way!!!! The first one is much better. Longer songs, better lyrics, more prog.

kartmaze2 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:48:36 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on May 02, 2011, 08:42:13 AM

Quote from: jsem on April 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Yeah, the second album is by FAR superior.

No way!!!! The first one is much better. Longer songs, better lyrics, more prog.

E.S. · « **Reply #66 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:48:59 AM »

The first album is a rip-off, if I may say so myself.

-Espen, ex-CM

jsem · « **Reply #67 on:** May 02, 2011, 09:25:10 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on May 02, 2011, 08:42:13 AM

Quote from: jsem on April 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Yeah, the second album is by FAR superior.

No way!!!! The first one is much better. Longer songs, better lyrics, more prog.

Longer songs and more prog =/= better songs

Just saying.

HarlequinForest · « **Reply #68 on:** May 02, 2011, 10:28:49 AM »

The First Chapter (the song) and Glory of the Empire are their two best songs, IMO. I also think Sin and Alive are up there with Isolate.

Nekov · « **Reply #69 on:** May 02, 2011, 10:42:50 AM »

Quote from: jsem on May 02, 2011, 09:25:10 AM

Quote from: Nekov on May 02, 2011, 08:42:13 AM
Quote from: jsem on April 30, 2011, 05:10:56 PM
Yeah, the second album is by FAR superior.

No way!!!! The first one is much better. Longer songs, better lyrics, more prog.
Longer songs and more prog =/= better songs

Just saying.

True. In this case I think that makes the first one a better album but then again that's just my opinion.

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