Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 900951 times)

TAC · « **Reply #945 on:** February 10, 2015, 05:59:39 PM »

At first I thought I was listening to Egypt (The Chains Are On). The verse reminds me of something off Waysted's Save Your Prayers. I don't care for the chorus. Cool solo section and great vocals.
I rate it an 83%.

It definitely gets me interested in checking something else out. Where are they from?

wolfking · « **Reply #946 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:02:19 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 10, 2015, 05:45:25 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVS71KUnH1M

Geez, the music sounds exactly the same as any track from Bleed and Scream. This could be placed anywhere in that album and fit just like the rest.

Quote from: TAC on February 10, 2015, 05:59:39 PM

It definitely gets me interested in checking something else out. Where are they from?

Sweden? I think.

bl5150 · « **Reply #947 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:04:50 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 10, 2015, 06:02:19 PM

Quote from: bl5150 on February 10, 2015, 05:45:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVS71KUnH1M

Geez, the music sounds exactly the same as any track from Bleed and Scream. This could be placed anywhere in that album and fit just like the rest.

Quote from: TAC on February 10, 2015, 05:59:39 PM
It definitely gets me interested in checking something else out. Where are they from?

Sweden? I think.

Yep and yep

I think this track off B&S might be more up TAC's alley..........a bit less wishy washy chorus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IwUPS86264

But yeah..........same old chugga chugga riffs , but there is a bit more variety on the latest than there was on B&S.

TAC · « **Reply #948 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:08:20 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 10, 2015, 06:04:50 PM

I think this track off B&S might be more up TAC's alley..........a bit less wishy washy chorus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IwUPS86264

Kiss' King Of The Mountain anyone?

I like this. Real Old School.

Thanks guys!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #949 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:45:27 PM »

That was pretty good.

I would rate it a 78.658%

wolfking · « **Reply #950 on:** February 10, 2015, 06:48:53 PM »

bl5150 · « **Reply #951 on:** February 10, 2015, 08:09:32 PM »

Chris Holmes' latest vid............I rate this 99%.........not

They should get him to do some stuff for Frontiers - at least it'd be sorta interesting

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

wolfking · « **Reply #952 on:** February 10, 2015, 08:54:51 PM »

Saw that the other day. What the hell is he thinking, or smoking?

ozzy554 · « **Reply #953 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:23:23 PM »

Instrumentally I like it, The guitar has that old school WASP sound that I love. Then when he opens his mouth it's all downhill from there. He REALLY needs to find a singer.

wolfking · « **Reply #954 on:** February 10, 2015, 09:26:55 PM »

Quote from: ozzy554 on February 10, 2015, 09:23:23 PM

Instrumentally I like it, The guitar has that old school WASP sound that I love. Then when he opens his mouth it's all downhill from there. He REALLY needs to find a singer.

Yeah, I thought right away it sounded like something from the first couple of albums.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #955 on:** February 10, 2015, 11:11:39 PM »

overall, not good

wolfking · « **Reply #956 on:** February 11, 2015, 04:29:29 AM »

Still happily spinning Level 10 constantly, it's good. I'm just not sure how much lasting power it will have over time. Fuck I love Grapow's playing though.

TAC · « **Reply #957 on:** February 11, 2015, 06:36:45 AM »

Chris Holmes WTF?

Quote from: wolfking on February 11, 2015, 04:29:29 AM

Still happily spinning Level 10 constantly, it's good. I'm just not sure how much lasting power it will have over time.

I'm not sure I'm going to buy this.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #958 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:04:02 AM »

Quote from: TAC on February 11, 2015, 06:36:45 AM

Chris Holmes WTF?

Quote from: wolfking on February 11, 2015, 04:29:29 AM
Still happily spinning Level 10 constantly, it's good. I'm just not sure how much lasting power it will have over time.
I'm not sure I'm going to buy this.

Just make sure you have spending money in March for the deluxe edition of Defenders of the Faith. That is a must buy if I've ever seen one!

TAC · « **Reply #959 on:** February 11, 2015, 11:39:17 AM »

Thanks for reminding me. Time to make an actual list of The List. Im getting some CD money on Valentines and then again for a Easter.

Love the fact that they are releasing a full live show. Isolated live bonus tracks do nothing for me.

wolfking · « **Reply #960 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:12:51 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 11, 2015, 06:36:45 AM

Quote from: wolfking on February 11, 2015, 04:29:29 AM
Still happily spinning Level 10 constantly, it's good. I'm just not sure how much lasting power it will have over time.
I'm not sure I'm going to buy this.

I'm still spinning it and enjoying it. It's worth a purchase.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #961 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:23:34 PM »

I would give Level 10 an 8.5/10. Excellent disc, recommended!

bl5150 · « **Reply #962 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:26:33 PM »

I gave it 75%..........was certainly better than I expected from the samples. Like most releases these days .................cut 4 tracks and that rating would jump into the 80's. Based on song ratings I had 1 killer , 7 good tracks and 4 fillers.

wolfking · « **Reply #963 on:** February 12, 2015, 04:21:08 AM »

I just noticed today how similar the riffs in Wilderness I think it is are to Headless Cross. Pretty much the same.

wolfking · « **Reply #964 on:** February 12, 2015, 04:24:58 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G4je574I2pU

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/impellitteri-to-release-venom-album-in-april/

Was never a huge fan of Chris' music. I'll give this a listen but won't expect that much.

bl5150 · « **Reply #965 on:** February 12, 2015, 05:00:30 AM »

Had a listen to the EPK and it sounds like an average Impellitteri album...........maybe one or two really good tracks and the rest just dialled in. He does have a couple of albums that are much more consistent but I doubt this will be added to that group.

I can't remember the last album by an 80's shredder that really grabbed me - maybe one of Macalpine's , but really the best of this stuff was done a long time ago and it's a pleasant surprise when anything even comes close to hitting the same heights as the heyday.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #966 on:** February 12, 2015, 05:01:10 AM »

I'm a big Rob Rock fan, but could never get into Impellitteri.

That is one awesome album cover!! Might give this one a try

wolfking · « **Reply #967 on:** February 12, 2015, 05:06:35 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 12, 2015, 05:00:30 AM

I can't remember the last album by an 80's shredder that really grabbed me - maybe one of Macalpine's , but really the best of this stuff was done a long time ago and it's a pleasant surprise when anything even comes close to hitting the same heights as the heyday.

Macalpine has been by far the most consistent over the years IMO. The last Vinnie Moore wasn't bad though.

bl5150 · « **Reply #968 on:** February 16, 2015, 06:35:36 AM »

Upcoming film on Scorpions if anyone's interested.......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCG4wYXd1ao

TAC · « **Reply #969 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:00:02 AM »

Rolf Rische is German for Eddie Trunk!

bl5150 · « **Reply #970 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:22:25 AM »

Quote from: TAC on February 16, 2015, 07:00:02 AM

Rolf Rische is German for Eddie Trunk!

I thought it was dummkopf

wolfking · « **Reply #971 on:** February 17, 2015, 04:51:00 AM »

How many of you guys checked out Serious Black and what did you think? I'm listening to my copy for the first time and can't really form an opinion yet. Not sure how strong I think it is yet.

bl5150 · « **Reply #972 on:** February 17, 2015, 04:55:42 AM »

I rated it low 80's at first listen............a bit one dimensional but the key to the high rating is no total duds and a couple of really good songs. I'd need to give it another listen to comment in detail. Certainly not my favourite album featuring Breed or Grapow but a very solid debut and they themselves have said it was a bit rushed and they view it as a taster for a much better second effort.

Evermind · « **Reply #973 on:** February 17, 2015, 05:09:19 AM »

I think it was alright, loved some songs, but didn't care for a few others. It didn't have a lot of lasting power on me, I think I grew a bit tired of it after five spins or so.

I also think some songs had the great potential, but ended up being a bit weak. For example, when I heard High and Low the first time, I was excited at the beginning with that powerful "high and loooooooow" part, but when the actual chorus kicked in, I was disappointed. I need to spin the album again to find more examples though.

TAC · « **Reply #974 on:** February 17, 2015, 05:58:02 AM »

Hmm.. You guys are not helping me with this. I was looking forward to this. Now I don't know what to do.

wolfking · « **Reply #975 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:00:22 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 17, 2015, 04:55:42 AM

I rated it low 80's at first listen............a bit one dimensional but the key to the high rating is no total duds and a couple of really good songs. I'd need to give it another listen to comment in detail. Certainly not my favourite album featuring Breed or Grapow but a very solid debut and they themselves have said it was a bit rushed and they view it as a taster for a much better second effort.

Yeah, it's pretty consistent and every song has something to offer, but I can understand the comment about it being a bit rushed. If this is rushed though, I look forward to the next one. I'm still undecided but it seems to be a grower and my second listen now is a lot better than the first.

The only negative I have is that Grapow's lead tone doesn't sound anywhere near as strong as usual. Even compared to Level 10, the quality of the tone and production is worlds apart.

Quote from: Evermind on February 17, 2015, 05:09:19 AM

I think it was alright, loved some songs, but didn't care for a few others. It didn't have a lot of lasting power on me, I think I grew a bit tired of it after five spins or so.

I also think some songs had the great potential, but ended up being a bit weak. For example, when I heard High and Low the first time, I was excited at the beginning with that powerful "high and loooooooow" part, but when the actual chorus kicked in, I was disappointed. I need to spin the album again to find more examples though.

I can see it not having lasting power, but I'll see how it goes. High and Low is one I didn't really care for when it came out, but now within the album it's an early favourite. The part you are talking about wouldn't help as it's a total rip off of Edguy's Ministry of Saints.

wolfking · « **Reply #976 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:00:44 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 17, 2015, 05:58:02 AM

Hmm.. You guys are not helping me with this. I was looking forward to this. Now I don't know what to do.

I think you should enjoy it.

TAC · « **Reply #977 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:32:14 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 17, 2015, 03:00:44 PM

Quote from: TAC on February 17, 2015, 05:58:02 AM
Hmm.. You guys are not helping me with this. I was looking forward to this. Now I don't know what to do.

I think you should enjoy it.

OK, I'll grab it for the ride home.

I hope Testament releases a live album from this tour:
https://bravewords.com/news/testament-announce-dark-roots-of-thrash-ii-tour-re-introducing-bassist-steve-digiorgio-to-perform-the-legacy-the-new-order-albums-in-their-entirety-plus-select-practice-what-you-preach-album-cuts-exodus-shattered-sun-to-support

wolfking · « **Reply #978 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:35:07 PM »

That's gonna be a killer setlist.

bl5150 · « **Reply #979 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:37:07 PM »

Believe it or not I'm sitting here with a Practice What You Preach shirt on

News: Track-by-track video for Fall Into the Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ezfzdMpRc0

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