Any adult Dis'ers into Hardcore Metal?

[metalis4ever]

metalis4ever - please feel free to list some Power Metal bands - I probably would recognize them. Truly, I am out of the loop on subgenres nowadays.

Right now in my car I have CD's from Avenged Sevenfold, Lacuna Coil, Coheed and Cambria, and for good measure White Zombie's Astro Creep 2000. No newfangled iPod or XM for this old geezer. Back when I was a wee lass, my parents tortured me with their 60's doo-wop songs; now I get to torment my kids (my 5 yr old especially) with the 80s rock that the classic rock station plays. Now there's your circle of life.

I saw Metallica once in '91 I believe - the Black tour. First time I ever got high......good times. Oh to be young and irresponsible again. When "Reload" came out I was working at a Sam Goody as an asst mgr and it was blasted after-hours on a regular basis. I have irked many a WW2 vet/mallcop with shenanigans like that.

Others on here may have their own Power Metal guilty pleasures but here are my Top 20 fav PM bands .... in no particular order, some of them are similar but for the most part this list represents a good mix of all the different styles of Power Metal...I included Iced Earth even though they are technically a Power Thrash Metal band......

Iced Earth (Power Thrash)
Helloween
Hammerfall
Blind Guardian
Gamma Ray
Sonata Arctica
Kamelot
Singery
Edguy
Avantasia (Power Metal super band)
Firewind
Brainstorm
Dream Evil
Demons and Wizards (Side project - Members of Blind Guardian and Iced Earth)
Rhapsody / Rhapsody in Fire (name change)
Nightwish
Running Wild
Mystic Prophecy
Iron Saviour
Steel Attack

Sub-Genres are difficulty to follow in Metal because there are just so many, even though I have been listening to Metal/Hardcore and only Metal/Hardcore (with a few Hard Rock exceptions such as System of a Down, Snot, Soulfly, Sevendust, Disturbed and a couple others) since the age of 8(1988) I still get confused on the difference between Death Metal and Melodic Death Metal, or the difference between Power Metal, Glory Metal and Battle Metal ...The important thing for me is that as long as it's True Metal I blast it Loud and Proud

 

[maddhatir]

Katatonia are amazing....but if you see them live remember they are very low key...I have seen them twice once a long time ago '99 and then again in 2009...One cannot compare 1999 Katatonia to present day it's as if they are 2 separate bands but I must say they were quite impressive live both times. I say go for it

Thanks Metal- I knew you would have an answer for me Katatonia reminds me of Opeth w/ out the growls throw in. I must say Katatonia is good for "chillin'" I will have to make sure I go to the concert in the right mind-set

Amon Amarth is far and away the best Melodic Death Metal band!!! Johan is the Norse God of Death Metal \m/ -_- \m/

I think I have now seen every interview along with every live and official vid from Amon Amarth on Youtube I NEED MORE!

Did you see that one vid when Johan just NAILS that dude who jumped up on stage with a major head butt!! Johan looks at the guy afterwards and just shoves him off the stage and keeps doing his thang. Now THAT had to hurt!
Here's the vid in case anyone did not see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdLo...8F64FD5E&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=11

 

[maddhatir]

It was just a figure of speech But then again, the loss itself is still sad. October Rust is one of my favorite albums OF ALL TIME

It should just be fall all year round

LUV the fall. It's my favorite time of the year! Nice and cripsy. The leaves are so beautiful. I feel lucky that I get to see that. I could not live somewhere that does not have a change of seasons.

DH and I were married in Bermuda (years ago ) He asked me the other day if I had the chance to do it over, would I choose Bermuda. I said no, I would like to have a Wiccan ceremony close to Halloween, here in NJ.

 

[fenrir58]

Found this lthread and was soooo excited.
I LOVE metal. I have a Behemoth tattoo. I go to concerts multiple times a month and pay a visit to Maryland Deeathfest and Wacken Open Air.
Testament was my real gateway band, though I listen to a large number of subgenres now. I finally got to see one of the bands I've worshipped for at least 6 years now- Hypocrisy- about a month ago, with Hate (again- FINALLY), Scar Symmetry, Blackguard, and Swashbuckle.
I'm so happy to not be alone in this love of Disney and metal. \m/

 

[maddhatir]

Found this lthread and was soooo excited.
I LOVE metal. I have a Behemoth tattoo. I go to concerts multiple times a month and pay a visit to Maryland Deeathfest and Wacken Open Air.
Testament was my real gateway band, though I listen to a large number of subgenres now. I finally got to see one of the bands I've worshipped for at least 6 years now- Hypocrisy- about a month ago, with Hate (again- FINALLY), Scar Symmetry, Blackguard, and Swashbuckle.
I'm so happy to not be alone in this love of Disney and metal. \m/

Welcome Fen \m/

I need some help. NO, not mentally- OK, just a little, but that's besides the point- ANYWAY....

I have said in the past that I am not a fan of "fests" and never been to any. Well- We ARE going to Mayhem Fest next month I know there will be a few stages in addition to the main stage. I do not want to get there early and be fizzled out by the time Lamb of God, Korn etc come on.

Do you think I can find an "intinerary" of the show online. Bands in order and what times they play? I want to get an idea of when I should arrive to see the bands I am interested in.

I thought I read somewhere that for the Mayhem Fest, they have the smaller stages out in the parking lot and then open up the venue for the main show. Could this be right?

Thanks!!

 

[fenrir58]

I would assume that they would put up a running order beforehand ( I never did Mayhem, but Wacken and MDF get theirs up way in advance, and Ozzfest and Sounds of the Underground had a board posted at the venue. When I went to Summer Slaughter both times, band lists were leaked ahead of time on websites like smnnews and blabbermouth, I would suggest keep checking those websites, as well as the festivals' mainpage). I am however, going to assume since this is a traveling thing and they might not always open doors at the same time that there won't be times up. So I suggest seeing what the lineup is, even without times, and just figure out what you would be willing to sacrifice. Also, if you are not going on the first day of the tour, try to find a review up, usually those post band orders since they are reviewing bands in the order they saw them. Or if there's a board, people start posting opinions.

In terms of the stages, usually if the venue is big enough they'll space the two smaller stage far enough away from each other so there's no sound interference. The place I go to had some space over a hill from the actual pavilion and placed the stage down there, though each venue is different. If your main stage is like ours with a pavilion and seats, they usually open the seats up early enough for people who want to get there in plenty of time to chill. I would assume due to security reasons, though, you will have to go through some checkpoint before the two smaller stages, so if it is in a parking lot, that part will be blocked off.

Honestly though, if you make time for food and hydration, it's really not that bad. Wacken and MDF are both 3 day festivals that can start as early as 11AM somedays and run as late as 3AM... you would be surprised as to what your body does when running on adrenaline. If you have a seat for the mainstage( again I don't know anything about the venue your going to), or even a hill/someplace to sit, take advantage between bands. That 15-20 minutes of setup time might be all you need to make it through a band.

I hope this helps somewhat

 

[the7thAve]

I would really love to go to WOA, but the trip would cost too much, and the wife doesn't want to go, and I'm not going by myself.

On a side note, Watain (one of my favorite current black metal bands) is on the cover of the new issue of Decibel magazine, which I found kinda odd.

 

[fenrir58]

I would really love to go to WOA, but the trip would cost too much, and the wife doesn't want to go, and I'm not going by myself.

On a side note, Watain (one of my favorite current black metal bands) is on the cover of the new issue of Decibel magazine, which I found kinda odd.

I went by myself when I was 19, but it was my whole "I'm spreading my wings thing." I was lucky this year I found a flight for 600 including taxes.

Is it their "Deathfest" issue? Watain and Decibel(that is, Decibel had a stand up with free issues, pins and bumper stickers) were both there this year. There was this one band their this year called Necrophobic, blew my mind.

 

[metalis4ever]

I would really love to go to WOA, but the trip would cost too much, and the wife doesn't want to go, and I'm not going by myself.

On a side note, Watain (one of my favorite current black metal bands) is on the cover of the new issue of Decibel magazine, which I found kinda odd.

Best magazine cover ever!!!! I saw Watain and 1349 in Boston a couple of years ago talk about True Black Metal!!!

I too would love to go to WOA...I went to Milwaukee back in the day and of course Paganfest, Ozzfest (97-00) and New England Metal and Hardcore Festival....

 

[metalis4ever]

I went by myself when I was 19, but it was my whole "I'm spreading my wings thing." I was lucky this year I found a flight for 600 including taxes.

Is it their "Deathfest" issue? Watain and Decibel(that is, Decibel had a stand up with free issues, pins and bumper stickers) were both there this year. There was this one band their this year called Necrophobic, blew my mind.

If we are talking about the same Necrophobic they are amazing
I love their first 3 albums "Nocturnal Silence", "Darkside" , and "The Third Antichrist" as they were brutally amazing!!! Then in my opinion their next 2 or 3 were horrible but their newest album that came out in 2008 or 2009? was good I am blanking on the name "Death to All" maybe? was a very solid effort. They are definitely Blackened Death Metal pioneers!!!!!!!

 

[GaRain]

Haven't had a chance to read the WHOLE thread, but I thought I would pop in and say hi! While I would say I am not into hardcore metal, I do consider myself a rocker! Sevendust is probably as hard as I go, though - love them and even got to take my niece to see them at The House of Blues last time we were at Disney in October!

 

[Gwendolyn]

I just found this thread.

And yes I really like all kinds of metal.

My personal favorites at the moment:
Annatar
Conorach
Haggard
Teräsbetoni
Therion
Rhapsody

Take your time to listen to their songs listed on their MySpace.

I also like the dutch bands After Forever, Epica, Within Temptation, Orphanage. But I know the band members of those bands in real life for years. The same counts for Conorach and Annatar.

And there are more bands that I like ofcourse.

 

[metalis4ever]

Welcome you both to the Brothers and Sisters of True Metal and DIS

Haven't had a chance to read the WHOLE thread, but I thought I would pop in and say hi! While I would say I am not into hardcore metal, I do consider myself a rocker! Sevendust is probably as hard as I go, though - love them and even got to take my niece to see them at The House of Blues last time we were at Disney in October!

Sevendust are one of the few hard rock bands that I love....I saw them 6-7 times back in the day between 1997 and 2000. I absolutely love their first 2 albums, I haven't gotten into any of their recent stuff I think the last album I purchased of theirs was "Animosity". But their self titled and "Home" are amazing Hard Rock albums...That's awesome that you got to seem at the House of Blues at Disney....The only shows I have seen there was back in 1999 when I was in the Disney College Program I went to 3 shows ..Slayer, Messhugah (spelling?), and Sick of it All...Sepultura (w/ Green on vocals, awful)...and Slash's Snakepit.....Good venue back then I am sure it is still just as good....

I just found this thread.

And yes I really like all kinds of metal.

My personal favorites at the moment:
Annatar
Conorach
Haggard
Teräsbetoni
Therion
Rhapsody

Take your time to listen to their songs listed on their MySpace.

I also like the dutch bands After Forever, Epica, Within Temptation, Orphanage. But I know the band members of those bands in real life for years. The same counts for Conorach and Annatar.

And there are more bands that I like ofcourse.

Every single band that you mentioned are absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!! I love Haggard I presume you mean the real Haggard not the posers LOL..."Awaking The Centuries" is one of my all time favorite Metal albums.....

I believe that Epica are playing in Massachusetts this fall I am definitely going to see them!!!

 

[Gwendolyn]

Going to Epica, nice! Mark (lead guitar player/grunter) is a very good kisser you know, at least he was 9 years ago *blush* But dont tell him that when you get to speak with him.

Haggard is indeed amazing. Everytime I read a Harry Potter book, I listened to Haggard. Now I am hearing Haggard in my head when I read Harry Potter, and I think of Harry Potter when listening to Haggard.

What is your opinion on Annatar? I really like the sound of the synthesizers. And the voice of the singer is really nice

 

[maddhatir]

Haven't had a chance to read the WHOLE thread, but I thought I would pop in and say hi! While I would say I am not into hardcore metal, I do consider myself a rocker! Sevendust is probably as hard as I go, though - love them and even got to take my niece to see them at The House of Blues last time we were at Disney in October!

Welcome!!

I just found this thread.

And yes I really like all kinds of metal.

My personal favorites at the moment:
Annatar
Conorach
Haggard
Teräsbetoni
Therion
Rhapsody

Take your time to listen to their songs listed on their MySpace.

I also like the dutch bands After Forever, Epica, Within Temptation, Orphanage. But I know the band members of those bands in real life for years. The same counts for Conorach and Annatar.

And there are more bands that I like of course.

Welcome Gwen!! Thanks for posting all the clips. I now know I have only scratched the surface of metal Some of the sounds reminded me of Eluveitie or Tyr. I have not branched out too far yet so I do not have a lot of bands to compare them to

Going to Epica, nice! Mark (lead guitar player/grunter) is a very good kisser you know, at least he was 9 years ago *blush* But dont tell him that when you get to speak with him.

Be careful telling Metal that- he just might want to see for himself and report back juuuuuust a joke No, really can you? I am curious now

 

[fenrir58]

If we are talking about the same Necrophobic they are amazing
I love their first 3 albums "Nocturnal Silence", "Darkside" , and "The Third Antichrist" as they were brutally amazing!!! Then in my opinion their next 2 or 3 were horrible but their newest album that came out in 2008 or 2009? was good I am blanking on the name "Death to All" maybe? was a very solid effort. They are definitely Blackened Death Metal pioneers!!!!!!!

Yep, the same ones. I had heard of these guys but never listened to them. This performance has opened my ears up and I hope they come back again because live they are true performers. No tricks, no over-the-top theatrics, just amazing energy and intense, spot on playing.

 

[the7thAve]

Best magazine cover ever!!!! I saw Watain and 1349 in Boston a couple of years ago talk about True Black Metal!!!

I would have LOVED to have been at that show. I am truly jealous.

 

[metalis4ever]

Going to Epica, nice! Mark (lead guitar player/grunter) is a very good kisser you know, at least he was 9 years ago *blush* But dont tell him that when you get to speak with him.

Haggard is indeed amazing. Everytime I read a Harry Potter book, I listened to Haggard. Now I am hearing Haggard in my head when I read Harry Potter, and I think of Harry Potter when listening to Haggard.

What is your opinion on Annatar? I really like the sound of the synthesizers. And the voice of the singer is really nice

I wasn't familiar with Annatar until you mentioned them....I checked them out and could only find 2 tracks "Reflection" and "Out of My Hands" both of which I enjoyed....

If you like bands like that then you must love the following:

Tristania
Delain
Draconian
Aesma Daeva
Coronatus
Angtoria
Visions of Atlantis
Atargatis
Leaves'Eye
Charon
Autumn
Imperia
Octavia Sperati
Katra
Sirenia
Demether
Innocens
The Gathering
Lacuna Coil

I am sure there are many more but those are the bands that came to mind...Yeah I have issues I am obsessed with all kinds of Metal, it's what I do...Well that and Disney of course

 

[metalis4ever]

Be careful telling Metal that- he just might want to see for himself and report back juuuuuust a joke No, really can you? I am curious now

Usually I'm all for taking one for the team but he's not my type

 

[GaRain]

Welcome you both to the Brothers and Sisters of True Metal and DIS



Sevendust are one of the few hard rock bands that I love....I saw them 6-7 times back in the day between 1997 and 2000. I absolutely love their first 2 albums, I haven't gotten into any of their recent stuff I think the last album I purchased of theirs was "Animosity". But their self titled and "Home" are amazing Hard Rock albums...That's awesome that you got to seem at the House of Blues at Disney....The only shows I have seen there was back in 1999 when I was in the Disney College Program I went to 3 shows ..Slayer, Messhugah (spelling?), and Sick of it All...Sepultura (w/ Green on vocals, awful)...and Slash's Snakepit.....Good venue back then I am sure it is still just as good....

I am biased when it comes to Sevendust - those are my boys! I went to highschool with Vinny, the bass player and Clint, guitar and I have been friends for a long time.
The niece, who was 14 at the time, thought she was pretty darn special with her name on the list, backstage passes and we got to sit in the soundbooth!
It is still a nice venue!