Metal Wars!!!!!!!!!!!

Howard the Duck · 09-09-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I've skipped out on a few votes because I wasn't familiar with the bands. Not so much because I didn't want to listen to them, I was just on some black metal or thrash metal or whatever kick and I just wouldn't have been able to appreciate them at the time cause I was obsessed with something entirely different. And laziness I guess.

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i only skipped your thrash metal, cos the names are off-putting, not to mention the cover art, also from what I've from some youtubes of them, not really my kind of scene

i did download the Fear Factory and Strapping Young Lad but voting was closed then

Unknown Soldier · 09-09-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

i only skipped your thrash metal, cos the names are off-putting, not to mention the cover art, also from what I've from some youtubes of them, not really my kind of scene

i did download the Fear Factory and Strapping Young Lad but voting was closed then

But neither of these are thrash metal.

Anyway the voting on the current battle has been high with 11 votes so far!!!

bob. · 09-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Burzum - 7
Emperor - 5

ironically mainly for the 25 minute snooze fest

for the most part i disagree with Vargs "ideology" but i do love how his music and esp. this album reflects the concept of leaving the modern world and returning to the forest....and i actually love the horrible recording style

i've never really been a huge fan of Emperor....

Howard the Duck · 09-09-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

But neither of these are thrash metal.

Anyway the voting on the current battle has been high with 11 votes so far!!!

i meant on another battle

not gonna download those thrash metal - yucks

Unknown Soldier · 09-10-2011, 04:58 AM

Ok Burzum wins that battle 7-5 and as nobody has sent me any suggestions here are two of my own. These are two albums I love from middle of the road metal acts (that means deriving directly from Iron Maiden and other traditional metal acts but incorportaing plenty of thrash, power and prog metal influences) Warrel Dane`s voice may not be to everybodys liking but I think its one of the best in metal.

Nevermore Dreaming Neon Black 1999

Versus

Iced Earth Something Wicked This Way Comes 1998

Howard the Duck · 09-10-2011, 05:18 AM

has to d/l them first

definitely interested in them

**Janszoon** · 09-10-2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bob.

Burzum - 7
Emperor - 5

ironically mainly for the 25 minute snooze fest

Touche.

Blarobbarg · 09-10-2011, 09:04 AM

In Kansas City, but will download these as soon as I get back home. Looks like a good battle.

Although I have to say, I have heard by a looooot of people that Something Wicked This Way Comes is NOT Iced Earth's best album, so that was an interesting choice.

The Batlord · 09-10-2011, 09:31 AM

I've listened to parts of both, but I'll have to refamiliarize myself with them before I vote. I love that Iced Earth album though.

LoathsomePete · 09-10-2011, 10:43 AM

Nevermore for me, I didn't really get into Iced Earth until Tim 'Ripper' Owens joined the band with their 2004 album The Glorious Burden. As for Nevermore, besides their debut, I don't think they've put out a weak album (although their last one was a little generic). There's just something about their sound that is so very distinct, even before Warrel Dane starts to sing. Dreaming Neon Black isn't in my top 3 Nevermore albums, but it's still an awesome example of modern thrash mixed with progressive and power metal elements.

Nevermore - 1
Iced Earth - 0

09-09-2011, 10:20 PM	#303 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Burzum - 7 Emperor - 5 ironically mainly for the 25 minute snooze fest for the most part i disagree with Vargs "ideology" but i do love how his music and esp. this album reflects the concept of leaving the modern world and returning to the forest....and i actually love the horrible recording style i've never really been a huge fan of Emperor.... __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Nevermore for me, I didn't really get into Iced Earth until Tim 'Ripper' Owens joined the band with their 2004 album The Glorious Burden. As for Nevermore, besides their debut, I don't think they've put out a weak album (although their last one was a little generic). There's just something about their sound that is so very distinct, even before Warrel Dane starts to sing. Dreaming Neon Black isn't in my top 3 Nevermore albums, but it's still an awesome example of modern thrash mixed with progressive and power metal elements. Nevermore - 1 Iced Earth - 0 __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

09-10-2011, 04:58 AM	#305 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Ok Burzum wins that battle 7-5 and as nobody has sent me any suggestions here are two of my own. These are two albums I love from middle of the road metal acts (that means deriving directly from Iron Maiden and other traditional metal acts but incorportaing plenty of thrash, power and prog metal influences) Warrel Dane`s voice may not be to everybodys liking but I think its one of the best in metal. Nevermore Dreaming Neon Black 1999 Versus Iced Earth Something Wicked This Way Comes 1998

09-10-2011, 09:04 AM	#308 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	In Kansas City, but will download these as soon as I get back home. Looks like a good battle. Although I have to say, I have heard by a looooot of people that Something Wicked This Way Comes is NOT Iced Earth's best album, so that was an interesting choice.