Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909672 times)

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6230 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:40:45 PM »

I just know the hits from Night Ranger

I would say that new song is decent, but nothing more than that at all

bl5150 · « **Reply #6231 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:47:59 PM »

When it comes to Night Ranger I am not totally across their newer stuff as I lost interest a while back - for me their first three albums are the key ones . Dawn Patrol , Midnight Madness and 7 Wishes. After that they seemed to lose most of whatever hard rock edge they had and the songwriting wasn't as good either IMO.

Quote from: bl5150 on January 14, 2017, 05:07:44 PM

Don't worry Tim - there's better days comin

Tim was supposed to reply that Karma would get me

TAC · « **Reply #6232 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:53:29 PM »

What was I supposed to do? Am I not playing right?

wolfking · « **Reply #6233 on:** January 15, 2017, 03:36:40 AM »

Quote from: TAC on January 14, 2017, 07:53:29 PM

What was I supposed to do? Am I not playing right?

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6234 on:** January 15, 2017, 05:10:51 AM »

Lowdz · « **Reply #6235 on:** January 15, 2017, 07:45:35 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on January 15, 2017, 03:36:40 AM

Quote from: TAC on January 14, 2017, 07:53:29 PM

What was I supposed to do? Am I not playing right?

TAC wasn't paying attention. He was Miles Away...

You guys need to Loosen Up...

TAC · « **Reply #6236 on:** January 15, 2017, 09:44:31 AM »

Slow down guys, I can't Kip up!

Oh, and for those of you that haven't checked the Top 5 Live Shows Thread, I have a bunch of classic pics posted.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6237 on:** January 15, 2017, 01:03:42 PM »

You are cheating on us with another thread???

bl5150 · « **Reply #6238 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:24:59 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 15, 2017, 01:03:42 PM

You are cheating on us with another thread???

State of Emergency

TAC · « **Reply #6239 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:35:01 PM »

Ok, I think I got this...

Maybe I should Pull my post?

Um..that didn't come out right.

bl5150 · « **Reply #6240 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:39:20 PM »

Can't Keep From Hanging On...................to his post

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6241 on:** January 15, 2017, 04:43:39 PM »

It's ok under one condition it never happens again!

TAC · « **Reply #6242 on:** January 15, 2017, 07:44:39 PM »

So I'm listening to Helloween's Walls Of Jericho right now.
I have always loved Ingo's drumming. Most Thrash or Power Metal drummers feel like machines, but Ingo has a real human feel to his drumming. I've always felt that way about the Keepers albums.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6243 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:00:26 PM »

Some cool tunes on Walls of Jericho and hopefully they include a song on the upcoming tour.

Metal Invaders!

But I never could get into Kai's voice completely and that's why a lot of Gamma Ray doesn't do much for me. If Kiske was the singer on Walls, that album would be getting lots of rotation!

TAC · « **Reply #6244 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:08:45 PM »

I agree. If Kiske was the singer for Gamma Ray, they'd be a Top 10 favorite band of mine.

At least we have Kiske versions of Starlight and Victim Of Fate. Plus bootleg versions of Ride The Sky and multiple live versions of How Many Tears.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6245 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:27:30 PM »

Never heard the Ride the Sky bootleg with Kiske. That would be sweet!

Those other two songs from Walls with Kiske singing are excellent

TAC · « **Reply #6246 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:34:30 PM »

Jason: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1RCHTsqQmI

Here's a video. Not great sound. Still cool though. I have a real decent version on my iPod. I'll search my hard drive for a copy tomorrow.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6247 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:40:54 PM »

bl5150 · « **Reply #6248 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:41:42 PM »

I'm the same with Hansen's voice for the most part - the only Gamma Ray songs I play with any regularity feature Scheepers.

TAC · « **Reply #6249 on:** January 15, 2017, 08:44:14 PM »

I actually find Scheepers worse than Hansen.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6250 on:** January 15, 2017, 09:06:04 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 15, 2017, 08:44:14 PM

I actually find Scheepers worse than Hansen.

I wonder if Scheepers was ever in the running to sing for Helloween after Kai stepped down

TAC · « **Reply #6251 on:** January 15, 2017, 09:07:49 PM »

Scheepers Of The Seven Keys!

bl5150 · « **Reply #6252 on:** January 15, 2017, 09:22:54 PM »

I never knew you were so anti-Ralfy Tim.

I actually think he sounds not unlike Kiske on the early Gamma Ray stuff. Even the early Gamma Ray stuff was patchy from a songwriting point of view but, endless midsection aside , I love the title track from Heading For Tomorrow.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6253 on:** January 15, 2017, 09:31:52 PM »

I'm always surprised Tim isn't a big Ralf fan either. He's just pure metal

wolfking · « **Reply #6254 on:** January 16, 2017, 04:27:29 AM »

Gamma Ray are a top 10 band for me, maybe top 5. Always loved Kai's voice personally.

Lepprador · « **Reply #6255 on:** January 16, 2017, 05:08:30 AM »

I have to confess, I havn't heard a single Gamma Ray album. Isn't that Scheepers guy also the vocalist for Primal Fear ? A friend introduced me to their last two albums and while the metal is strong on both offerings, I found the vocals to be off-putting. Can't really pin it down, but something in his voice doesn't resonate very well with me and the lyrics are among the worst I've ever heard.

TAC · « **Reply #6256 on:** January 16, 2017, 06:04:48 AM »

I was in a retro metal mood last night. But I have the day off today, so I may spin some Gamma Ray today. But I find a lot of Gamma Ray kind of samey. It's awesome. But samey. When I finish an album, I'm usually trying to figure out WTF I just listened to.

EDIT: Starting out with the one I gravitate to the most, Somewhere Out In Space.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6257 on:** January 16, 2017, 01:00:54 PM »

When watching that Kiske Ride the Sky video, I think he would have been a good fit to replace Bruce in Maiden in the early 90's. I know Kiske was in the running to get the gig, but I'm not sure how seriously he was being considered. But I think a Maiden/Kiske combo would have been impressive.

TAC · « **Reply #6258 on:** January 16, 2017, 01:04:34 PM »

Quote from: jjrock88 on January 16, 2017, 01:00:54 PM

When watching that Kiske Ride the Sky video, I think he would have been a good fit to replace Bruce in Maiden in the early 90's. I know Kiske was in the running to get the gig, but I'm not sure how seriously he was being considered. But I think a Maiden/Kiske combo would have been impressive.

It would've been impressive. But I think that he was never considered. Not sure where I read that.

Listening to Heading For Tomorrow now. I think on this, Scheepers sounds great. His voice isn't as sharp or piercing.

jjrock88 · « **Reply #6259 on:** January 16, 2017, 01:06:29 PM »

TAC roulette round 76: Ralf Scheepers round.

TAC · « **Reply #6260 on:** January 16, 2017, 01:24:23 PM »

I have the 3 GR albums with him and a few Primal Fear.

wolfking · « **Reply #6261 on:** January 16, 2017, 03:12:35 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 16, 2017, 06:04:48 AM

I was in a retro metal mood last night. But I have the day off today, so I may spin some Gamma Ray today. But I find a lot of Gamma Ray kind of samey. It's awesome. But samey. When I finish an album, I'm usually trying to figure out WTF I just listened to.

EDIT: Starting out with the one I gravitate to the most, Somewhere Out In Space.

The run of Land of the Free through to No World order is just amazing IMO. Powerplant is pure power metal perfection, and I love the more harder, straight forward metal approach of No World Order. Somewhere Out in Space though I find has quite a lot of variety and is a very entertaining album.

Majestic is one that seems to get lost, but I find it very strong too.

Lowdz · « **Reply #6262 on:** January 16, 2017, 04:44:42 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 15, 2017, 07:44:39 PM

So I'm listening to Helloween's Walls Of Jericho right now.
I have always loved Ingo's drumming. Most Thrash or Power Metal drummers feel like machines, but Ingo has a real human feel to his drumming. I've always felt that way about the Keepers albums.

I really don't like the drums on the first Keepers album. I hardly ever notice drums but something stands out as off. 2nd Keepers album isn't as bad for this but again I notice the drums, in a bad way.

wolfking · « **Reply #6263 on:** January 16, 2017, 04:50:48 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 16, 2017, 01:24:23 PM

I have the 3 GR albums with him and a few Primal Fear.

Insanity and Genius is a good one too.

TAC · « **Reply #6264 on:** January 16, 2017, 04:56:45 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on January 16, 2017, 04:44:42 PM

Quote from: TAC on January 15, 2017, 07:44:39 PM
So I'm listening to Helloween's Walls Of Jericho right now.
I have always loved Ingo's drumming. Most Thrash or Power Metal drummers feel like machines, but Ingo has a real human feel to his drumming. I've always felt that way about the Keepers albums.

I really don't like the drums on the first Keepers album. I hardly ever notice drums but something stands out as off. 2nd Keepers album isn't as bad for this but again I notice the drums, in a bad way.

That's cool. Different Strokes...

Quote from: wolfking on January 16, 2017, 04:50:48 PM

Insanity and Genius is a good one too.

I'm halfway through Powerplant. Should get one more in tonight. Pick it Kade!

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: The Official Hard Rock / Classic Metal Music Discussion and Memorabilia Thread! (Read 909672 times)