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colorofmoney91 
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Posted: May 07 2011 at 06:23 |
Wow, this is a superb interview. 
I just started doing interviews, but I don't think I'd be able to top this.
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Conor Fynes
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Posted: November 23 2010 at 16:06 |
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Thanks alot! I was very impressed with Don's insightful and detailed answers.
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johnobvious
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Posted: November 08 2010 at 22:04 |
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Nice interview and review, Conor. Not a big post/black metal guy but love The Mantle and was sort of glad to hear Don thought AATG was a letdown, which I thought as well. Looking forward to the new one for sure.
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: November 07 2010 at 06:35 |
Great work, Conor! 
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Todd
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Posted: November 07 2010 at 01:21 |
^ I have to admit I'd never heard Agalloch before. But this comment alone has intrigued me, along with the others he lists--Magma, 90's Swedish prog, and whatnot. I'll definitely be giving this band a listen (in fact I'm streaming some right now--beautifully bleak, in the same spirit as the Scandinavian greats).
Thanks Conor!
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Finnforest
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 23:30 |
OK, I knew I liked this band......  Any favourite progressive or metal groups? What have you been listening to lately?
My favorite era of progressive rock is 70s Italian prog. I’m always listening to Museo Rosenbach, PFM, Locanda delle Fate, Le Orme, Metamorfosi, Osanna, Semiramis and many, many others.
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 23:19 |
 Bonnek wrote:
Mellotron Storm wrote:
stonebeard wrote:
I predict the new albums too black metal for a lot of PA-goers. |
You might be right,i know for me it's the vocals that are key.I can handle the extreme music but not extreme vocals.Don's vocals are kind of unique,almost like he's whispering and growling at the same time.I like them. |
Yes I would be careful, they said they find Ashes to 'polished' so they might be swinging back to a sound closer to the debut, which won't please everyone!
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In Conor's review of the new one he does say it's darker and heavier but that it also incorporates aspects of each of the previous albums so it sounds promising.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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Bonnek
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 12:35 |
Mellotron Storm wrote:
stonebeard wrote:
I predict the new albums too black metal for a lot of PA-goers. |
You might be right,i know for me it's the vocals that are key.I can handle the extreme music but not extreme vocals.Don's vocals are kind of unique,almost like he's whispering and growling at the same time.I like them. |
Yes I would be careful, they said they find Ashes to 'polished' so they might be swinging back to a sound closer to the debut, which won't please everyone!
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 09:58 |
stonebeard wrote:
I predict the new albums too black metal for a lot of PA-goers. |
You might be right,i know for me it's the vocals that are key.I can handle the extreme music but not extreme vocals.Don's vocals are kind of unique,almost like he's whispering and growling at the same time.I like them.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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stonebeard
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 00:32 |
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I predict the new albums too black metal for a lot of PA-goers.
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Magic Mountain
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Posted: November 06 2010 at 00:23 |
Great band! Great Interview! Pre-ordered the album about a week ago. This is probably the most anticipated album for me in quite a while, and your interview didn't help any 
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harmonium.ro
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 16:55 |
Most awesome!  
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progkidjoel
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 16:07 |
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Even if I've only heard about them in the last week, I'm already convinced they'll become one of my top ever artists. Now I'm even more convinced! Awesome stuff!
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Conor Fynes
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 16:02 |
Thanks for the positive words guys, you are all too kind! 
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 15:52 |
And 90's Swedish prog ! Who is this guy ! Okay i'm done,sorry guys. AGALLOCH are one of those bands who have forged their own path and i think they have been rewarded for that.Very cool music.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 15:48 |
I think i love him. Okay i don't really have a man crush but i mean check out what he listens to.The Italian greats of the seventies,Post-Rock,Krautrock,MAGMA i mean come on! I'm buying their new one just because of this.
Well i do have "AShes Against the Grain" and "The Mantle" so i am a fan already but... Conor you did a fantastic job  |
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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The Monodrone
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 09:56 |
Excellent interview! One of the best I've seen!
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Zebedee
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 09:48 |
An excellent and interesting interview Conor. 
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The Sleepwalker
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 05:50 |
Great interview, Conor. I can't wait for the new album. |
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toroddfuglesteg
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Posted: November 05 2010 at 04:04 |
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Excellent interview !!!! Keep up your good work, Conor.
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