Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909452 times)

bl5150 · « **Reply #4130 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:20:41 PM »

I should've quoted Deathless' "Don's voice is hot" before he edited it

I would be interested to see how a studio project turns out but Don will need a lot of technology to get him through. Zero interest in seeing them live - not that they would tour Australia anyway. Although Steve Augeri and some dude from Kansas are touring together - God knows who will go and see that

Might be a great gig but not enough people out here would have a clue who they are.

wolfking · « **Reply #4131 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:28:51 PM »

Shit, after all my initial negative comments when samples were released, I'm actually quite liking this Nordic Union. Purchased it with the Avantasia and PF just cause it was $20 and really had no expectations from it at all. It's obvious recycled, thoughtless, generic material, but fuck, I'm liking it. At least one song a bit more epic or out of the box would have been appreciated instead of just 11, four minute rehashes, but it is what it is. Production is good and Ronnie sounds great, and makes it much more enjoyable. And there's no real bad or cringe worthy songs which keeps it strength throughout. I wouldn't give it the ratings it's been getting but enjoyable if you can get past the blatant rehashing.

bl5150 · « **Reply #4132 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:08:46 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on February 20, 2016, 12:51:47 PM

So, got through a full listen of the Inglorious last night and it was ok. Not great, but decent.

I'm finding it a grower - at times it's a bit too much the "plodding bluesy rock" (I was expecting a bit more upbeat after the killer Breakaway single) but I am liking it more on each listen. I hardly ever listen to this style (outside of Badlands) and so maybe it seems a bit fresher to me than it otherwise might. Ridiculous singer too - I might even listen to some TSO now

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #4133 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:28:28 PM »

It's still growing on me too. The bluesy stuff is great, like Holy Water, and the intro of Warning leading into that high tempo rocker. Breakaway is amazing though, with the energy and groove in that riff.
The weaker part for me is the metal stuff near the end that really doesn't suit them so much, but it's still mostly good too.

bl5150 · « **Reply #4134 on:** February 25, 2016, 02:59:28 AM »

The metal queen is back

Thoughts Chad?

https://youtu.be/1LgBv3l8Rx4

wolfking · « **Reply #4135 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:03:23 AM »

The fuck was that? I lasted until the second line about washing her car or some shit.

bl5150 · « **Reply #4136 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:14:06 AM »

I knew you would love it Kade.

I called out Chad because I know he is a bit of a Lee Aaron fanboy. She has always had quirky , fun videos but that was all a bit much for me

.

wolfking · « **Reply #4137 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:16:23 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 25, 2016, 04:14:06 AM

I knew you would love it Kade. I called out Chad because I know he is a bit of a Lee Aaron fanboy. She has always had quirky , fun videos but that was all a bit much for me .

Never heard of her, and I won't be exploring any of her work anytime soon. Banned for my roulette too now Chad, don't bother.

wolfking · « **Reply #4138 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:17:06 AM »

Not that there's many fans but, new Blaze Bayley;

Pretty simple and stripped back, but solid, could be good. I'm looking forward to it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk2dK8k_uzE&feature=youtu.be

bl5150 · « **Reply #4139 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:20:44 AM »

I think I preferred the Lee Aaron

The YT comments are very positive , so must just be me. I do have some of his albums (there's some really good stuff on Blood and Belief etc...) so it's not as if I have anything against him. But I found that pretty pissweak.

wolfking · « **Reply #4140 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:25:40 AM »

As I said, stripped back, but yeah, it's not as layered as his old stuff. I've always just liked what he does, but by the sounds of this one and the last one, the production vales aren't as strong as they use to be. Budget probably.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #4141 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:30:14 AM »

The first two Blaze albums are killer. Everything that I've heard from that point on, starting with Blood & Belief, has been a big downgrade. I think he has gone through quite a few line up changes, so maybe that has something to do with it.

This new song is meh, nothing I would go out of my way to play again

TAC · « **Reply #4142 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:55:49 AM »

Promise And Terror kicks all kinds of ass!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #4143 on:** February 25, 2016, 06:01:40 AM »

Quote from: TAC on February 25, 2016, 05:55:49 AM

Promise And Terror kicks all kinds of ass!

Never heard that one, I'll check it out

TAC · « **Reply #4144 on:** February 25, 2016, 06:04:55 AM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on February 25, 2016, 06:01:40 AM

Quote from: TAC on February 25, 2016, 05:55:49 AM
Promise And Terror kicks all kinds of ass!

Never heard that one, I'll check it out

It was his first album after his wife passed away. The last 4 tracks are basically a suite dealing with it and it is absolutely mindblowing.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #4145 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:40:33 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 25, 2016, 04:14:06 AM

I knew you would love it Kade. I called out Chad because I know he is a bit of a Lee Aaron fanboy. She has always had quirky , fun videos but that was all a bit much for me .

Quirky fun videos are fine... 25 years ago, and when the tunes are good. This wasn't a very good tune, and just a dumb-ass video.

Hands On and Whatchya Do To My Body are where it's at - the former is the better song; the latter is the better video. Could be that my 17-year old teenage crush is skewing my bias... but, her 80s output was great stuff.

This... not so much.

wolfking · « **Reply #4146 on:** February 25, 2016, 01:20:52 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 25, 2016, 05:55:49 AM

Promise And Terror kicks all kinds of ass!

Yes, a great metal album. One of my favs is The Man Who Would Not Die also, that's a killer album.

Lowdz · « **Reply #4147 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:35:11 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on February 25, 2016, 02:59:28 AM

The metal queen is back

Thoughts Chad?

https://youtu.be/1LgBv3l8Rx4

That was pretty awful. And I like some female fronted hard rock. I still would though

So the new Anthrax. Awesome. Absolutely love it. Joey is unrecognisable but nails it. I haven't really listened to them since SoWN as that one didn't do it for me, though I have sampled them here and there. This is a cracker though.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #4148 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:03:05 AM »

Paul, do you rate it higher than Worship Music?

Kwyjibo · « **Reply #4149 on:** February 26, 2016, 12:13:06 PM »

I've had one listen to the new Anthrax and frankly, I was really disappointed. So many mediocre tracks with some uninspired riffing and some melodies that just plodded along. Hopefully this is a grower.

Lowdz · « **Reply #4150 on:** February 26, 2016, 01:34:26 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on February 26, 2016, 11:03:05 AM

Paul, do you rate it higher than Worship Music?

Only heard WM once I think. Really enjoyed my first listen of the new one. Other than Spreading the Disease I wouldn't say I was a fan.

TAC · « **Reply #4151 on:** February 26, 2016, 01:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on February 26, 2016, 01:34:26 PM

Quote from: jjrock88 on February 26, 2016, 11:03:05 AM
Paul, do you rate it higher than Worship Music?

Only heard WM once I think. Really enjoyed my first listen of the new one. Other than Spreading the Disease I wouldn't say I was a fan.

WM took a while to sink in. The first many listens, I didn't think it was that special. But then it hit me all at once and I think it's awesome. Just got the new one (and the Redemption) today and have just loaded it onto my iPod. Will listen to shortly.

TAC · « **Reply #4152 on:** February 26, 2016, 03:27:05 PM »

I am here to happily report that FOR ALL KINGS KICKS TOTAL ASS!!!!!

jjrock88 · « **Reply #4153 on:** February 26, 2016, 08:08:34 PM »

Quote from: TAC on February 26, 2016, 03:27:05 PM

I am here to happily report that FOR ALL KINGS KICKS TOTAL ASS!!!!!

Yup, I'm really liking it upon first listen!

Big Hath · « **Reply #4154 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:57:44 PM »

no hurry, but is there an update on the next Ben & Brent show?

bl5150 · « **Reply #4155 on:** February 29, 2016, 03:12:22 PM »

Quote from: Big Hath on February 29, 2016, 02:57:44 PM

no hurry, but is there an update on the next Ben & Brent show?

Not really

Still sitting on my old PC 80% finished. I do think about it each few days but am still in the "crossover period" where we have taken possession of a new property plus still having to look after the sold one , gradually relocating a home office , (hopefully) rebuilding a business and the big move is this weekend. I have also been sick as a dog for the best part of a month with chest infections etc......

Certainly not forgotten but what little time I have had was spent making sure I kick some degree of ass in Evermind's roulette.

Finally got that playlist down from mega huge to just large

I expect there to be a March edition but that's all I can commit to

TAC · « **Reply #4156 on:** February 29, 2016, 03:31:41 PM »

Whenever you get a chance Brent. Looking forward to it!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #4157 on:** February 29, 2016, 03:47:24 PM »

Also checking in as eagerly awaiting.

bl5150 · « **Reply #4158 on:** February 29, 2016, 07:03:20 PM »

Well.......unlike almost everyone else I am not feeling the love for the new Anthrax. Everything on it could qualify as "good" but nothing is grabbing me. I can't find much of what I associate with my favourite Anthrax tracks- big hooks, frantic pace/thrashing energy. It would be pushing it to call this a thrash album at all. I find a lot of it to be plodding pace , little energy and very pedestrian drumming etc.......with a slight whiff of nu-metal through much of it. And when they do speed it up (Zero Tolerance) it's all pretty generic Anthrax.

The stand out for me is the instrumental midsection of Blood Eagle Wings but then it's back to the plodding chorus.

I would rate it around 75% $:-\$

jjrock88 · « **Reply #4159 on:** February 29, 2016, 07:09:25 PM »

I figured you would have rated it much higher. Maybe it will grow.

Just try listening to Breathing Lightning and This Battle Chose Us by themselves. Those are the two standouts to me and I love them!

bl5150 · « **Reply #4160 on:** February 29, 2016, 08:06:33 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on February 29, 2016, 07:09:25 PM

I figured you would have rated it much higher. Maybe it will grow.

Just try listening to Breathing Lightning and This Battle Chose Us by themselves. Those are the two standouts to me and I love them!

Will do.

Random Comment : Omnium Gatherum play some nice music if it wasn't for the freaking growlies

wolfking · « **Reply #4161 on:** February 29, 2016, 08:42:45 PM »

Sounds like a band I should check out.

Big Hath · « **Reply #4162 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:19:25 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on February 29, 2016, 08:42:45 PM

Sounds like a band I should check out.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

bl5150 · « **Reply #4163 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:22:19 PM »

let the cock blocks begin

wolfking · « **Reply #4164 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:39:24 PM »

Quote from: Big Hath on February 29, 2016, 09:19:25 PM

Quote from: wolfking on February 29, 2016, 08:42:45 PM
Sounds like a band I should check out.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

That makes me want to check them out even more.

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