Power Metal

Unknown Soldier · 12-12-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

I`ve checked this out on wiki and this is another series I`ve added to read.

Phantom Limb · 12-12-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I have actually seen it beat out Lord of the Rings for first spot on pretty much every Best Fantasy Series list I've seen. So, it's not just pretty good.

It is way better than the Lord of the Rings (claim made based on first hand experience). It's one damn epic series. Seriously, if you enjoy reading at all, you should be frantically racing to your nearest library or book store to pick this up.

The Batlord · 12-13-2011, 10:25 AM

I've only got the first book and am about half way through it, but so far, it's pretty sextacular. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say that it's better than LOTR yet, but I've heard it only gets better.

I would also like to note that while reading in general is pretty much impossible when high, if you can keep your attention on it, LOTR is the only book that I've ever enjoyed reading while stoned. The whole atmosphere of the book and the imagery just come alive with a good toke.

Driztdor · 12-14-2011, 08:48 AM

I haven't listened power metal in ages, expect some random tracks in iTunes DJ, before i found these two.
You can also play them same time, sounds awesome

, other is instrumental.

...sweet childhood

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RMR · 12-14-2011, 10:49 PM

I'm glad I found this thread. Fates Warning is criminally underrated. I love both Arch and Adler. I was listening to both "Awaken the Guardian" today and the new Arch/ Matheos release "Sympathetic Resonance," which is really good and it's amazing that Arch can still hit the high notes after all these years. Here's a track from each, and if you haven't picked up the new Arch/ Matheos release, i would highly recommend it. Great thread.

Stress-Pass · 12-15-2011, 12:52 AM

Cirith Ungol - "King of the Dead"

Not sure if you'd count this as Power but it has many of the power qualities. Maybe slightly more Doom/Heavy but still great. I fell in love with the title track particularly.

Salami · 12-15-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RMR

I'm glad I found this thread.

Really? So far all you've missed has been us nerds arguing over fantasy novels and Tolkein lore of yore. Your post has been the first useful one.

RMR · 12-15-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Salami

Really? So far all you've missed has been us nerds arguing over fantasy novels and Tolkein lore of yore. Your post has been the first useful one.

Yeah, there are definitely some nerd overtones to power-metal, but considering my all time guilty pleasure band is Rhapsody of Fire-- I'm drowning in nerdom already, as they take it to a new freaking level, but I can't help it, I completely love them.

Unknown Soldier · 12-23-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

I bought the first two books on the series as they were going cheap in a bookstore here, I`m reading Game of Thrones the first book at the moment and its a great book which is slowly unfolding.

Unknown Soldier · 01-13-2012, 02:28 PM

I'm listening to a whole load of Stratovarius albums at the moment, love this band and just thought I let the world know

12-14-2011, 08:48 AM	#134 (permalink)
Driztdor Groupie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 22	I haven't listened power metal in ages, expect some random tracks in iTunes DJ, before i found these two. You can also play them same time, sounds awesome , other is instrumental. ...sweet childhood . __________________ My Last.fm

12-14-2011, 10:49 PM	#135 (permalink)
RMR Front to Back Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 360	I'm glad I found this thread. Fates Warning is criminally underrated. I love both Arch and Adler. I was listening to both "Awaken the Guardian" today and the new Arch/ Matheos release "Sympathetic Resonance," which is really good and it's amazing that Arch can still hit the high notes after all these years. Here's a track from each, and if you haven't picked up the new Arch/ Matheos release, i would highly recommend it. Great thread. __________________ RMR My music reivew site: RMR Music Reviews

12-15-2011, 12:52 AM	#136 (permalink)
Stress-Pass Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cairns, Australia Posts: 33	Cirith Ungol - "King of the Dead" Not sure if you'd count this as Power but it has many of the power qualities. Maybe slightly more Doom/Heavy but still great. I fell in love with the title track particularly.

01-13-2012, 02:28 PM	#140 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	I'm listening to a whole load of Stratovarius albums at the moment, love this band and just thought I let the world know