Metal Thread 202X - lol they suck a bunch, I'm already in an Uber home, bitch

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Henchman of Santa: Aug 21, 2010

CampingCarl posted:

In retrospect that makes more sense and it would be awkward to tour with either old songs written with a bass and no player or have a bass player and newer songs just have them stand around. Their other albums they had a bass band member which is what made me question it so now I am wondering how often it happens and I just didn't notice. I didn't notice Blind Guardian either for example. I guess I wouldn't without seeing them live a couple times.

There is bass on every Blind Guardian album and they tour with a bass player. Nobody is just standing around ever. But there is no official Blind Guardian bassist. I don't know why that is, because the touring guys also play on the albums, going by Metal-Archives credits, but my guess is they are not involved with the creative process and thus the band does not consider them official members.

With Unleash the Archers it looks like they've just cycled through a lot of guys for whatever reason. Nobody is credited for bass on the new album at all so maybe they did just drop it entirely (I haven't listened to check). It's not unheard of in metal to not have bass, but it's usually something you see in a genre like grindcore, not power metal.

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# ? Jun 5, 2024 22:08

CRIP EATIN BREAD: Jun 24, 2002; Hey stop worrying bout my acting bitch, and worry about your WACK ass music. In the mean time... Eat a hot bowl of Dicks! Ice T; Soiled Meat

re: the drummer thing.

there's a reason why it's a running joke:

https://thehardtimes.net/music/new-drummer-not-given-name-so-band-doesnt-get-too-attached/
https://thehardtimes.net/culture/subscription-service-sends-new-drummer-to-your-doorstep-every-month/
https://thehardtimes.net/music/scene-mourns-as-only-drummer-decides-to-give-guitar-a-shot/
https://thehardtimes.net/news/proud-drummer-three-happily-announces-shes-expecting-fourth-band/
https://thehardtimes.net/culture/only-drummer-in-town-pretending-he-doesnt-love-being-wooed-like-a-southern-debutante/

# ? Aug 10, 2020 06:01

KozmoNaut: Apr 23, 2008; Happiness is a warm
Turbo Plasma Rifle

Powerwolf has never had a bass player AFAIK. On albums one of the guitarists lays down the tracks, and live they use a backing track. It seems to work pretty well.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 06:21

all_purpose_cat_boy: Apr 10, 2007

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

# ? Aug 10, 2020 10:48

Monstaland: Sep 23, 2003

just listen some more bolt thrower

# ? Aug 10, 2020 11:02

henpod: Mar 7, 2008; Sir, we have located the Bioweapon.; College Slice

all_purpose_cat_boy posted:

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

Hmm, if you like fast power-y stuff, listen to Silence by Sonata Arctica. That's a good-un. Also, an album that really grabbed me before I knew much about metal was 'Alien' by Strapping Young Lad. That's a real experience...And you know what, Slipknot. I still enjoy them from time to time

# ? Aug 10, 2020 14:37

Evil Bob: May 2, 2004; 've lived a thousand times. I found out what it means to be GBS.

all_purpose_cat_boy posted:

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

Check out Pallbearer, they are doom (leaning prog) with clean vocals. One of my favorite bands. Mastodon as well has a lot of clean vocals. What about older stuff like Judas Priest?

I�m having trouble thinking of other trad and power metal bands that meet your requests, I guess I would say just listen to more Death because death rules and chucks vocals aren�t really that �growly�

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:25

Hulk Krogan: Mar 25, 2005

all_purpose_cat_boy posted:

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

Crypt Sermon.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:31

deedee megadoodoo: Sep 28, 2000; Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one to Flavortown, and that has made all the difference.

I agree with the Judas Priest suggestion. Gotta go with the classics. I will suggest Dio because I always want to post Dio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSIZBSNxb54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGEGIBGLu8

But if that doesn't do it for you I think Khemmis will.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZd2liHm8P8

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:41

Siivola: Dec 23, 2012

If you like Blood Stain Child, you will probably find a Children of Bodom album you'll enjoy. If you like BSC's album Eclipse specifically, Amaranthe might also do the trick. If you like Rhapsody for the melodramatic vocals and nerd lyrics, give early Nightwish (and Dio, as mentioned) a try.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:48

Snowy: Oct 6, 2010; A man whose blood
Is very snow-broth;
One who never feels
The wanton stings and
Motions of the sense

Klaaz posted:

just listen some more bolt thrower

Speaking of bolt thrower there�s a few more copies of a nice bootleg pin available, act fast

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtkRlSJhQO/?igshid=7xsvltgmsqe3

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:52

Gio: Jun 20, 2005

all_purpose_cat_boy posted:

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

based on this you�re guaranteed to love devourment.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 15:53

sticklefifer: Nov 11, 2003; by VideoGames

Holy fuckballs, Genghis Tron just announced they're recording a new album after a 12 year hiatus. Board Up the House was the poo poo.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 16:32

Evil Bob: May 2, 2004; 've lived a thousand times. I found out what it means to be GBS.

deedee megadoodoo posted:

I agree with the Judas Priest suggestion. Gotta go with the classics. I will suggest Dio because I always want to post Dio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSIZBSNxb54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhGEGIBGLu8

But if that doesn't do it for you I think Khemmis will.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZd2liHm8P8

Yeah gently caress yeah if doomier sounds work then khemmis will be a hit for op. And of course dio too, going on a road trip today, rainbow will be played for sure

# ? Aug 10, 2020 16:43

punished milkman: Dec 5, 2018; would have won

Hulk Krogan posted:

Crypt Sermon.

in retrospect the ruins of fading light is my easy aoty for 2019

# ? Aug 10, 2020 16:47

Evil Bob: May 2, 2004; 've lived a thousand times. I found out what it means to be GBS.

punished milkman posted:

in retrospect the ruins of fading light is my easy aoty for 2019

I need to give that one another listen. Crypt sermon has never really blown my mind for whatever reason, but I�ll throw it on my stereo sometime soon and see if it just needs a bit more attention than I gave it previously

# ? Aug 10, 2020 16:54

The Muppets On PCP: Nov 13, 2016; by Fluffdaddy

Henchman of Santa posted:

Lots of bass players and drummers get work as session or touring musicians rather than full time band members. Blind Guardian didn�t have a bass player after Hansi dropped it and just used hired guns afterward, for example. If there�s no bass at all, you�ll notice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xillqqt0Y0&t=107s

# ? Aug 10, 2020 17:29

d0grent: Dec 5, 2004

sticklefifer posted:

Holy fuckballs, Genghis Tron just announced they're recording a new album after a 12 year hiatus. Board Up the House was the poo poo.

gently caress yeah and it's being produced by kurt ballou

# ? Aug 10, 2020 17:30

Nordick: Sep 3, 2011; Yes.

deedee megadoodoo posted:

I agree with the Judas Priest suggestion. Gotta go with the classics. I will suggest Dio because I always want to post Dio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSIZBSNxb54

Man, I can't *actually* name the single best rock song of all time, but if I were forced to, I'd pick Stargazer.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 17:43

Siivola: Dec 23, 2012

Nordick posted:

Man, I can't *actually* name the single best rock song of all time, but if I were forced to, I'd pick Stargazer.

Stargazer into A Light in the Black is the one of the finest fantasy stories ever written don't @ me.

# ? Aug 10, 2020 19:45

Weaponized Cum: Aug 31, 2004; This post brought to you by the finest Miami cocaine money can buy ----->

Don't think this has been posted before...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgdsQi4ut4

RIYL Dismember/Grave

# ? Aug 10, 2020 22:45

Snowy: Oct 6, 2010; A man whose blood
Is very snow-broth;
One who never feels
The wanton stings and
Motions of the sense

Weaponized Cum posted:

Don't think this has been posted before...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgdsQi4ut4

RIYL Dismember/Grave

I like the music and the Grateful Dead style cover art

# ? Aug 10, 2020 23:03

CRIP EATIN BREAD: Jun 24, 2002; Hey stop worrying bout my acting bitch, and worry about your WACK ass music. In the mean time... Eat a hot bowl of Dicks! Ice T; Soiled Meat

Klaaz posted:

just listen some more bolt thrower

# ? Aug 11, 2020 02:08

all_purpose_cat_boy: Apr 10, 2007

all_purpose_cat_boy posted:

Hi thread

Short time lurker / first time poster, looking for some recommendations.

I find metal in general "ok", though I'm not a huge fan of a lot of the stuff that has been recommended here over the last bunch of pages. I don't min d a bit of growly vocals but prefer "normal" singing in general. Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire are just about my favourite band, and I also really like Unleash the Archers and early Dragonforce (before the line-up change). Also like Blood Stain Child and Bolt Thrower for example (although it's hard to explain why I like Bolt Thrower given what I said earlier), and Gloryhammer are ok.

I don't particularly like Blind Guardian, Turisas or Amon Amarth, as examples. I'm struggling to find other bands that are similar to the ones I like, any suggestions?

Thanks!

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I've had a quick listen to all of the suggestions, Sonata Arctica seems to be the best bet, but I'll give them all more of a go. Much appreciated.

Nordick posted:

Man, I can't *actually* name the single best rock song of all time, but if I were forced to, I'd pick Stargazer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ClLHUoOU74

# ? Aug 11, 2020 09:12

HeavingGirth: Oct 6, 2014

I'd like to help, but I only like stupid growls and 808 bass drops. If you ever need broken toilet sounding death metal, just ask.

Wait, Hell is pretty cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eDTs2lHX7w

# ? Aug 11, 2020 12:27

Elephant Ambush: Nov 13, 2012; ...We sholde spenden more time together. What sayest thou?; Nap Ghost

KozmoNaut posted:

Just read on FB that LG Petrov apparently has incurable gallbladder cancer.

gently caress 2020 so hard. There's always more and it's always worse.

gently caress

Entombed is one of my favorite bands of all time and his voice was so important.

gently caress

# ? Aug 11, 2020 16:31

Evil Bob: May 2, 2004; 've lived a thousand times. I found out what it means to be GBS.

I'm still buzzing from the new Faceless Burial.

Proscription - Conduit

Listened to this after checking out the Faceless Burial the other day and if the rest of the album meets this standard then I think Dark Descent has another winner on their hands.

# ? Aug 11, 2020 16:33

Snowy: Oct 6, 2010; A man whose blood
Is very snow-broth;
One who never feels
The wanton stings and
Motions of the sense

This new death doom tape by innumerable forms is good: https://innumerableforms.bandcamp.c...tm_medium=email

# ? Aug 13, 2020 17:18

The Muppets On PCP: Nov 13, 2016; by Fluffdaddy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U5ZKKxqUzY

# ? Aug 14, 2020 00:28

Vintersorg: Mar 3, 2004; President of
the Brendan Fraser
Fan Club

Hopefully people here aren't epileptics. That video is a bit much, haha.

Here's some more new stuff - Skeletal Remains new vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkUIKljX9ww

# ? Aug 14, 2020 14:55

FanaticalMilk: Mar 11, 2011

The Muppets On PCP posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3U5ZKKxqUzY

As someone who's pretty meh on Mr. Bungle I'm surprised how much I like this and how different this music is from what they were making on the albums.

# ? Aug 14, 2020 16:36

The Kins: Oct 2, 2004

FanaticalMilk posted:

As someone who's pretty meh on Mr. Bungle I'm surprised how much I like this and how different this music is from what they were making on the albums.

The new album is basically a remake of their teenage thrash metal demo tape from before they learned about such vile things as "harmonies". So yeah, pretty different from their old albums! Er, new albums. gently caress. Whatever.

# ? Aug 14, 2020 19:53

Piss Witch: Oct 23, 2005

This owns.

http://www.gloryglorylive.com/

# ? Aug 16, 2020 21:23

Gio: Jun 20, 2005

https://youtu.be/5ie_AsnLr3A

# ? Aug 18, 2020 05:11

TeamJesus: Sep 21, 2006; He died for your sins...
Now he's back for your
BRAINS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmUo7FFjLws

This album is stupidly good.

# ? Aug 19, 2020 05:03

Count Thrashula: Jun 1, 2003; Death is nothing compared to vindication.; Buglord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYlHWGmkff4

so is this album

# ? Aug 19, 2020 09:25

Antigravitas: Dec 8, 2019; Die Rettung fuer die Landwirte:

I think Alkymist's Sanctuary is going to be my album of the year. I haven't had an album sink its hooks into me this deeply in years. I probably sound like a broken record about this but drat that band needs more recognition. It's like Triptykon, but different.

# ? Aug 19, 2020 14:41

HeavingGirth: Oct 6, 2014

New Standard Elite, who signs and creates a lot of blasting mid 2000s style brutal death metal, put up three new albums on bandcamp, all name your price. The label has gotten quite good with digital presence lately.

Strangulation: brutal death from Japan with their first album, had some good demo/ep stuff before: https://newstandardelite.bandcamp.com/album/strangulation-display-of-escalated-perversion

Insalubrity: brutal death metal (they're all gonna be that tbh) from Ecuador, had a demo and ep before too: https://newstandardelite.bandcamp.com/album/insalubrity-salacious-putrescent-psychopathy

Putrescent Seepage: guess what genre? Yeah, smooth jazz from Australia: https://newstandardelite.bandcamp.com/album/putrescent-seepage-dead-and-demented

# ? Aug 19, 2020 14:51

CRIP EATIN BREAD: Jun 24, 2002; Hey stop worrying bout my acting bitch, and worry about your WACK ass music. In the mean time... Eat a hot bowl of Dicks! Ice T; Soiled Meat

that insalubrity album art rules

# ? Aug 19, 2020 16:13

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# ? Jun 5, 2024 22:08

sticklefifer: Nov 11, 2003; by VideoGames

First track from the Thou/ERR collab just dropped.

https://thou.bandcamp.com/album/may-our-chambers-be-full

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