Prog Metal...
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Topic: Prog Metal...
Posted By: Tiresias
Subject: Prog Metal...
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 15:37
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Yeah, so I love all of the main genres of prog, but I want to know if (even though they may not be listed) are these bands worth checking out? -Sonata Artica -Nevermore -Children of Bodom -Stratovarius I was told that I would like S.A. if I like Dream Theater ( I do). I've never heard of Nevermore. I've heard Bodom, and I'm convinced that if they were only instrumental, I would love them. But the vocals suck...I can't get past his hollow screaming. I love Opeth, Akerfeldt's growls are second to none, but Bodom needs to find a better singer. Though his guitar playing is awesome.
What do you guys think?
------------- Wh'ghal ng'fth mglw'y Ry'leh, Cthulhu fhtagn... 
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 15:54
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Agree with you on Bodom- his vocals wear on you.........Sonata is pretty good- but after a while they start sounded the same (their songs) Nevermore is good- but after a while I start yourning for Prog :) Dream Theater is Sweet- everything about them- same with Opeth ------------- |
Posted By: W.Chuck
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 15:57
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If you like power metal you will like SONATA ARCTICA.
Stratovarius are also worth checking out, BUT the early stuff by them!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Tristan Mulders
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 17:04
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I'd only recommend you Nevermore's latest album "The Last Endevour" it is called methinks ------------- Interested in my reviews? You can find them http://www.progarchives.com/Collaborators.asp?id=784 - HERE "...He will search until He's found a Way to take the Days..." |
Posted By: FishyMonkey
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 17:18
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Hehe, it's "This Godless Endeavor". Very good album, I'd pick it up. Also, Dead Heart in a Dead World and Dreaming Neon Black are excellent. Then get the rest if you like them. S.A. are a good listen, and as someone else mentioned, early Stratovarius is fun.
CoB is ok. Not my cup of tea...not cause of the vocals, but I find that the way they integrate power metal style synths doesn't work for me. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/FishyMonkey/?chartstyle=artists"> 
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Posted By: Zweck
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 17:34
| f**k all else, just go for Arcturus, both "La Masquerade Infernale" and "Sham Mirrors" are wonderful(Considering your tastes I think "Sham Mirrors" would be the place to start). |
Posted By: Ty1020
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 17:38
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Those are all power metal bands, or at least pseudo-power metal (Bodom
isn't really power, but meh). It's a fun genre at first but it gets
really old really fast (at least it did for me). Check out DragonForce,
they're a pretty fun band.
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Posted By: thanos
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 18:53
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NEVERMORE
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Posted By: Bryan
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 19:02
| I really enjoy both Nevermore and COB, though both feature vocals which take some getting used to. SA and Stratovarius are pretty basic power metal, fun stuff that doesn't have a ton of replay value. |
Posted By: ambriz
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 23:28
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Nevermore is one hell of a metal band, highly recommended. Listen to their newest cd; "This Godless Endeavor" or at least check the song "Final Product"; it has four guitar solos... just mind-blowing. Also, If you decide to go any further with these guys, check out "Dreaming Neon Black", possibly one of the heaviest albums I've ever heard. Children Of Bodom is algo good, but I dislike the guitarrist, Alexi Laiho... his attitude against John Petrucci is unforgiven. Dream Theater being my favorite band of all time. ------------- Progressive music, a kind of life. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 23:35
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Try out Nevermore.Their latest album This Godless Endeavor is incredible. And if you like Akerfeldt and Opeth check out Edge of Sanity,led by Dan Swano.Their album Crimson is a masterpiece. -------------  |
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 23:41
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Yup!!! NevermorE is yummy!!!! I like SA, Stratovarius, Blind Guardian, Demons And Wizard, Iced Earth (sometimes)Heavenly,Angra and Edguy too! ^ Hi Hello Jody.. Just had my Lunch Break ------------- 
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: February 02 2006 at 23:56
Hey MM. It's almost midnight here,I am ready to go to bed. ------------- |
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