Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909686 times)

bl5150 · « **Reply #3640 on:** December 30, 2015, 05:22:06 PM »

Well Skid Row have said they found out online about Harnell quitting (which explains the silence at their end) , they'll keep going and there's zero going on with Bach. They have been pretty strong on that the whole way through , so I'll take their word on that I suppose.

Red Dragon Row. They're done.

TAC · « **Reply #3641 on:** December 30, 2015, 05:54:52 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on December 30, 2015, 04:34:18 PM

I only caught it because Zook sent me Black Fate in my roulette. One of the best songs I got. Loved it, and loved the album. Will likely be purchased. That one is on Spotify, Tim.

I liked it a lot. I will check it out. Love the Tony Mills track too.

But Brent, the track with the chick singing was terrible!

This podcast didn't seem as heavy.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3642 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:00:32 PM »

Well..............it is a hard rock and metal show and so the heaviness is going to vary. I try to include everything from commercial hard rock/hair metal to (melodic)thrash and sometimes the balance is going to favor those of us who like commercial hard rock/hair metal and sometimes it'll favour the metalheads. I like it all

In addition I also try and keep a good balance between classics and bands that might be new to most of you....hopefully that is about right.

The "chick singer" was Ben's choice and I sorta knew you would cringe , hence my comments at the end about Ben having license in his segment (to annoy Tim)

I am going to pass on your complaints to Ben so you can probably expect some Autograph in his segment next time.

The next show (tracklist pretty much settled) will be a bit more focused - the Xmas show was pretty huge- and I will dial up the heaviness a touch.

TAC · « **Reply #3643 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:18:47 PM »

Oh it was Ben's choice? Then in that case it was AWESOME!!!!!

I wasn't criticizing the show, but it was definitely mellower. I thought we'd hear some Christmas tunes though. There's plenty better than Lillian Sux.

All kidding aside, I really enjoyed the show. Lots to chew on. I appreciate your time spent on it.

Chad, I saved the Black Fate for now. I'm going to give it one dedicated run through, but I would not be surprised if I bought it. I really liked it.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3644 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:22:48 PM »

For some reason I have never bothered much with Christmas metal.............I have most of the main albums (as posted by jj in the album thread) but have never really bothered. Hopefully Ben's enthusiasm made up for my apathy

TAC · « **Reply #3645 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:23:41 PM »

He has enthusiasm that's for sure!

Check your email Re: Siam!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3646 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:42:44 PM »

The only Christmas music I listen to is TSO.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3647 on:** December 30, 2015, 06:46:23 PM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on December 30, 2015, 06:42:44 PM

The only Christmas music I listen to is TSO.

I suppose that illustrates my attitude.................massive Savatage fan but barely even played TSO , even though I have a few of the albums.

TAC · « **Reply #3648 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:09:14 PM »

Have you even played Savatage yet on your podcasts?

bl5150 · « **Reply #3649 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:16:25 PM »

Quote from: TAC on December 30, 2015, 07:09:14 PM

Have you even played Savatage yet on your podcasts?

Nope - it won't be long though. I have made a conscious effort not to make it just about my favourite bands. I haven't even played W.A.S.P. yet , so there's plenty of my favourites not played to this point. Kip Winger's solo albums haven't been played either.

TAC · « **Reply #3650 on:** December 30, 2015, 07:41:37 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 30, 2015, 07:16:25 PM

Kip Winger's solo albums haven't been played either.

No issue there!

wolfking · « **Reply #3651 on:** December 30, 2015, 08:52:06 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 30, 2015, 07:16:25 PM

Kip Winger's solo albums haven't been played either.

Well giddy up!

Bolsters · « **Reply #3652 on:** December 30, 2015, 10:22:08 PM »

Wasn't sure where to put this but here seems as good a place as any as some of you could be interested. For today only you can get three months of Spotify premium for 99 cents. So if anyone was considering giving premium a go, now might be a good time to try it out.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3653 on:** December 31, 2015, 05:39:27 AM »

Quote from: Bolsters on December 30, 2015, 10:22:08 PM

Wasn't sure where to put this but here seems as good a place as any as some of you could be interested. For today only you can get three months of Spotify premium for 99 cents. So if anyone was considering giving premium a go, now might be a good time to try it out.

I think it's the on-going promo with Spotify - at least it is here in Canada.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3654 on:** December 31, 2015, 04:51:48 PM »

All the best for 2016 folks.

Lowdz · « **Reply #3655 on:** December 31, 2015, 05:38:37 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 31, 2015, 04:51:48 PM

All the best for 2016 folks.

Seconded.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3656 on:** December 31, 2015, 06:41:52 PM »

Happy New Years dudes!!

TAC · « **Reply #3657 on:** December 31, 2015, 06:50:53 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on December 31, 2015, 04:51:48 PM

All the best for 2016 folks.

Absolutely. How's 2016 so far?

Still 3 hours to go.

wolfking · « **Reply #3658 on:** January 01, 2016, 03:32:28 AM »

Yes, all the best to everyone also.

First day down and a good day for me, nice and pleasant, here's to a great rocking 2016!

Lowdz · « **Reply #3659 on:** January 01, 2016, 01:14:31 PM »

I've been to a panto. Dragged kicking and screaming really. Sometimes. Hate having kids

At the risk of sounding like my dad, it's a lot of fuss for just another day.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3660 on:** January 03, 2016, 09:51:24 PM »

OK.......new Primal Fear.

Headline reads "New Primal Fear..............Breaks Zero Rules"

You know what you're going to get with these guys and that's often the problem for me with this style these days.........a lack of melodies within a very strict formula of crunchy riffs , lots of attitude but with little imagination. But as I have displayed in my roulette - when they get it right I love them. It just never usually happens on more than a track or two on each album , with a couple of exceptions.

Having said that (and without listening to Delivering The Black- relying on past ratings) I do like it a lot more than that album . Three quarters of the album is just typical Primal Fear - a good listen but no desire to hear it again. The few tracks that did show a bit more thought I really liked (We Walk Without Fear, The Sky Is Burning and Bullets & Tears).

I rated the last album around low 70's - this one I would give low 80's. A good example of the style , but if forced to decide I would rather listen to the recent Saxon album.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3661 on:** January 04, 2016, 02:05:39 AM »

You know what youre getting with Primal Fear and I wouldn't want it any other way!

wolfking · « **Reply #3662 on:** January 04, 2016, 04:29:20 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 04, 2016, 02:05:39 AM

You know what youre getting with Primal Fear and I wouldn't want it any other way!

Yeah brother.

Considering you you rate it higher than DTB and Jason and I speak so highly of it, we should like this a lot. Looking forward to it.

wolfking · « **Reply #3663 on:** January 04, 2016, 04:31:50 AM »

Getting slowly through Brent's second podcast and Brent, no I have never heard of that Aussie band. What was the name "In Venomed"? was it. Sounds quite incredible and very Bullet For My Valentine sounding actually. Great stuff.

Nice to see you pimping the Aussie classics too.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3664 on:** January 04, 2016, 04:33:02 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 04, 2016, 04:31:50 AM

Getting slowly through Brent's second podcast and Brent, no I have never heard of that Aussie band. What was the name "In Venomed"? was it. Sounds quite incredible and very Bullet For My Valentine sounding actually. Great stuff.

Nice to see you pimping the Aussie classics too.

Thanks

The band in question is called Envenomed.

wolfking · « **Reply #3665 on:** January 04, 2016, 05:02:48 AM »

Cool, I'm definitely gonna have to check them out.

TAC · « **Reply #3666 on:** January 04, 2016, 03:26:57 PM »

In case anyone missed the Bravewords 2015 Top 30, here it is:

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BravePicks 2015 Top 30

1) SLAYER - Repentless (Nuclear Blast)
2) QUEENSRŸCHE - Condition Hüman (Century Media)
3) PARADISE LOST - The Plague Within (Century Media)
4) IRON MAIDEN - The Book Of Souls (Sanctuary/BMG)
5) ENSLAVED - In Times (Nuclear Blast)
6) GRAVE - Out Of Respect For The Dead (Century Media)
7) ARMORED SAINT - Win Hands Down (Metal Blade)
8) NILE - What Should Not Be Unearthed (Nuclear Blast)
9) CRYPTOPSY - The Book Of Suffering - Tome 1 (Defen Society 3000)
10) TRIBULATION - The Children Of The Night (Century Media)
11) ENFORCER - From Beyond (Nuclear Blast)
12) FEAR FACTORY - Genexus (Nuclear Blast)
13) CRADLE OF FILTH - Hammer Of The Witches (Nuclear Blast)
14) AMORPHIS – Under The Red Cloud (Nuclear Blast)
15) MELECHESH - Enki (Nuclear Blast)
16) NAPALM DEATH - Apex Predator - Easy Meat (Century Media)
17) GHOST - Meliora (Loma Vista Recordings)
18) MOTÖRHEAD – Bad Magic (UDR)
19) MARDUK - Frontschwein (Century Media)
20) LAMB OF GOD - VII: Sturm Und Drang (Epic)
21) SYMPHONY X - Underworld (Nuclear Blast)
22) HELLOWEEN - My God-Given Right (Nuclear Blast)
23) MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Spirit On A Mission (Inakustik)
24) SAXON - Battering Ram (UDR)
25) KAMELOT - Haven (Napalm Records)
26) VENOM - From The Very Depths (Spinefarm)
27) CHILDREN OF BODOM - I Worship Chaos (Nuclear Blast)
28) KATAKLYSM - Of Ghosts And Gods (Nuclear Blast)
29) EUROPE - War Of Kings (UDR)
30) MY DYING BRIDE - Feel The Misery (Peaceville)

I bolded the albums that made The TAC Top 10. Slayer and Motorhead are both on the bubble.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3667 on:** January 04, 2016, 04:12:55 PM »

Out of that list, Condition Human, Underworld, and Haven make my Top 10.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #3668 on:** January 04, 2016, 04:42:22 PM »

I used to buy that Bravewords magazine all the time

Awesome to see QR so high but also surprised that Circle II Circle didn't make the list

wolfking · « **Reply #3669 on:** January 04, 2016, 08:48:01 PM »

It's a pretty safe and predictable list really. It's not a bad list though as far as mainstream metal goes. Good to see the Ryche coming in at number 2 though.

wolfking · « **Reply #3670 on:** January 05, 2016, 04:49:44 AM »

Brent, that song by the asian guitarist featuring Marty Friedman was awesome and reminded me heavily of Nocturnal Rites, what album is that from? Sounds like something exactly up my alley.

bl5150 · « **Reply #3671 on:** January 05, 2016, 06:44:29 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 05, 2016, 04:49:44 AM

Brent, that song by the asian guitarist featuring Marty Friedman was awesome and reminded me heavily of Nocturnal Rites, what album is that from? Sounds like something exactly up my alley.

That was straight out of the wolfking roulette playlist

I got bored waiting for these roulettes so fuck it - each time you say you love something new from the podcast it's like winning a roulette , so I'm not fussed about holding stuff back.

The artist is Takayoshi Ohmura and that song was from an album called Devils In The Dark. It also features Russ Allen on one track but the track I played was clearly my fave from the album. If anything his other album Emotions In Motion may be a little more consistent and features Doogie White, Terry Ilous, Tony Moore and Ted Poley. if you want to hear something off that in an upcoming podcast then let me know.

Big Hath · « **Reply #3672 on:** January 05, 2016, 11:37:34 AM »

finally getting to podcast 3.

Disposable Heroes is so

wolfking · « **Reply #3673 on:** January 05, 2016, 01:29:24 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on January 05, 2016, 06:44:29 AM

Quote from: wolfking on January 05, 2016, 04:49:44 AM
Brent, that song by the asian guitarist featuring Marty Friedman was awesome and reminded me heavily of Nocturnal Rites, what album is that from? Sounds like something exactly up my alley.

That was straight out of the wolfking roulette playlist I got bored waiting for these roulettes so fuck it - each time you say you love something new from the podcast it's like winning a roulette , so I'm not fussed about holding stuff back.

The artist is Takayoshi Ohmura and that song was from an album called Devils In The Dark. It also features Russ Allen on one track but the track I played was clearly my fave from the album. If anything his other album Emotions In Motion may be a little more consistent and features Doogie White, Terry Ilous, Tony Moore and Ted Poley. if you want to hear something off that in an upcoming podcast then let me know.

I gotta check them out. And yeah, first thing I thought was why you didn't save it for my roulette. I think you're gonna be hard to beat.

Big Hath · « **Reply #3674 on:** January 05, 2016, 01:33:23 PM »

good stuff with Baton Rouge. I've spun that one a couple of times in recent months.

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Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909686 times)