I'm a huge Folk Metal fan, especiallly from Finland and Sweden. Just saw Turisas in concert with Powerglove and Dragon Force a couple of months ago. Awesome show.
PxDn Ninja: I'm a huge Folk Metal fan, especiallly from Finland and Sweden. Just saw Turisas in concert with Powerglove and Dragon Force a couple of months ago. Awesome show.
I've been looking into more folk metal recently. Only band i like so far is Equillibrium. I'd like them more if their lyrics were in English instead of German. Any reccomendations?
PxDn Ninja: I'm a huge Folk Metal fan, especiallly from Finland and Sweden. Just saw Turisas in concert with Powerglove and Dragon Force a couple of months ago. Awesome show.
I've been looking into more folk metal recently. Only band i like so far is Equillibrium. I'd like them more if their lyrics were in English instead of German. Any reccomendations?
Ah, if you are into any folk metal, check out the following to get started:
I like Therion and Opeth, but I'm on the fence about Dark Tranquillity. Some of their stuff blows me away, but other tunes just sound like generic "heavy for the sake of being heavy" stuff.
One of the best albums I've ever heard is My Dying Bride's "The Angel and The Dark River." I hate just about everything else from them, however.
PxDn Ninja: I'm a huge Folk Metal fan, especiallly from Finland and Sweden. Just saw Turisas in concert with Powerglove and Dragon Force a couple of months ago. Awesome show.
I've been looking into more folk metal recently. Only band i like so far is Equillibrium. I'd like them more if their lyrics were in English instead of German. Any reccomendations?
Ah, if you are into any folk metal, check out the following to get started:
PxDn Ninja: I'm a huge Folk Metal fan, especiallly from Finland and Sweden. Just saw Turisas in concert with Powerglove and Dragon Force a couple of months ago. Awesome show.
I've been looking into more folk metal recently. Only band i like so far is Equillibrium. I'd like them more if their lyrics were in English instead of German. Any reccomendations?
Ah, if you are into any folk metal, check out the following to get started:
Also, not quite folk metal, but awesome for fans of folk metal:
Alestorm Sabaton Wintersun 3 Inches of Blood Amon Amarth Hammerfall Lordi - DEFINITELY CHECK THIS GROUP OUT!
For even more choices, the website www.metalfromfinland.com is an excellent source.
Hope that helps out. Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss these bands in detail or have any questions.
Right. I've decided that folk metal is possibly the worst invention in the history of anything ever. Take it away please.
Sorry you feel that way. Folk metal is an awesome branch of the metal genre. I love all metal, but Quest/Folk metal is just too epic. I'll take your helping of it.
Then again, I also love Epica... which is about as big and theatrical as it gets.
heck ya saw them open for kamelot best show ever
Good god, you lucky so-and-so. I've been to see Kamelot three times in as many years, and they never had someone as awesome as Epica open for them here in Florida. D: The coolest opener band they had was this year, a little local opener with an ADORABLE female singer whose name I continuously cannot remember... (If I find the sticker I got from them, I'll post it here).
I'm a fair newbie on the metal scene, but I definately mostly go for power metal. My favorite band is Kamelot, but I also like:
Sonata Arctica Nightwish Rhapsody of Fire DragonForce
Uh....'s all I can think of right now. I know there's more, but hell, I just woke up. =/ Like I said, though, kind of a metal newbie. Before realizing the glory of power metal exists, I was mostly into bubblegum pop. (Shaddup, I'mma girl.)
Then again, I also love Epica... which is about as big and theatrical as it gets.
heck ya saw them open for kamelot best show ever
Good god, you lucky so-and-so. I've been to see Kamelot three times in as many years, and they never had someone as awesome as Epica open for them here in Florida. D: The coolest opener band they had was this year, a little local opener with an ADORABLE female singer whose name I continuously cannot remember... (If I find the sticker I got from them, I'll post it here).
I'm a fair newbie on the metal scene, but I definately mostly go for power metal. My favorite band is Kamelot, but I also like:
Sonata Arctica Nightwish Rhapsody of Fire DragonForce
Uh....'s all I can think of right now. I know there's more, but hell, I just woke up. =/ Like I said, though, kind of a metal newbie. Before realizing the glory of power metal exists, I was mostly into bubblegum pop. (Shaddup, I'mma girl.)
My favourite power metal band has to be Blind Guardian. Definitely look up a few albums.
"Imaginations From the Other Side" and "Nightfall in Middle Earth" are my favourites. Strong Tolkien influence with their lyrics.
Then again, I also love Epica... which is about as big and theatrical as it gets.
heck ya saw them open for kamelot best show ever
Good god, you lucky so-and-so. I've been to see Kamelot three times in as many years, and they never had someone as awesome as Epica open for them here in Florida. D: The coolest opener band they had was this year, a little local opener with an ADORABLE female singer whose name I continuously cannot remember... (If I find the sticker I got from them, I'll post it here).
I'm a fair newbie on the metal scene, but I definately mostly go for power metal. My favorite band is Kamelot, but I also like:
Sonata Arctica Nightwish Rhapsody of Fire DragonForce
Uh....'s all I can think of right now. I know there's more, but hell, I just woke up. =/ Like I said, though, kind of a metal newbie. Before realizing the glory of power metal exists, I was mostly into bubblegum pop. (Shaddup, I'mma girl.)
I would recommend you to check out Nocturnal Rites. they're my favourite power metal band. Look up Never Again, Still Alive and Fools Never Die on YouTube. Vocals are perfect, nothing less.
Good god, you lucky so-and-so. I've been to see Kamelot three times in as many years, and they never had someone as awesome as Epica open for them here in Florida. D: The coolest opener band they had was this year, a little local opener with an ADORABLE female singer whose name I continuously cannot remember... (If I find the sticker I got from them, I'll post it here).
I'm a fair newbie on the metal scene, but I definately mostly go for power metal. My favorite band is Kamelot, but I also like:
Sonata Arctica Nightwish Rhapsody of Fire DragonForce
Uh....'s all I can think of right now. I know there's more, but hell, I just woke up. =/ Like I said, though, kind of a metal newbie. Before realizing the glory of power metal exists, I was mostly into bubblegum pop. (Shaddup, I'mma girl.)
also check out ayreon avantasia dawn of destiny Distorted and evergrey
Bowstring: My favourite power metal band has to be Blind Guardian. Definitely look up a few albums.
"Imaginations From the Other Side" and "Nightfall in Middle Earth" are my favourites. Strong Tolkien influence with their lyrics.
HAH! Blind Guardian, I knew I'd forgotten one...I actually rather like them too. My guy burned me a copy of "A Night at the Opera" and I've been addicted ever since. (This is why non-morning-people should not post early in the morning)
@Dangerous Dave: I also listen to Ayreon, though I'm not sure I classify them as "metal". They're kind of...um....well, they're Ayreon. Haha. I'll definately give the other bands a listen, though. :)
Never even heard of Deathstars. I have, however, heard that Arch Enemy are possibly doing something new. That, along with Mor Principium Est writing new material and a possiblity that The Absence will make it into a studio this year has me very excited for 2009.
What else do people know that's going on this year for metal? Anything you're looking forward to?
Lukeydoodly: Im looking forward to the new Arch Enemy, The Absence, Mors Principium Est and Necrophagist albums.
Have Necrophagist got a release date for that yet? I hope Mohammed does something about his vocals. They're decent, but hearing monotone cookie monster growls for a whole album is not good. Plus the lyrics are painful.
I pretty much love every sub-genre except black metal, because I don't belive make-up and metal is a good thing. But honestly I love melo-death (Children of Bodom, Kalmah)and metalcore the most, well maybe just As I Lay Dying.
L33tsauce_Marty: I pretty much love every sub-genre except black metal, because I don't belive make-up and metal is a good thing. But honestly I love melo-death (Children of Bodom, Kalmah)and metalcore the most, well maybe just As I Lay Dying.
Love Kalmah. If you like melo-death, have a listen to The Absence and Mors Principium Est.
Lukeydoodly: Im looking forward to the new Arch Enemy, The Absence, Mors Principium Est and Necrophagist albums.
Have Necrophagist got a release date for that yet? I hope Mohammed does something about his vocals. They're decent, but hearing monotone cookie monster growls for a whole album is not good. Plus the lyrics are painful.
Well a date was set for before the Summer Slaughter Tour 08...So erm..
I am sort of new to the REAL Metal genre, I've always had a thing for the harder side of music. I listen to a lot of Joe Satriani in my non-metal time, and when it's Metal time, I listen to Stigmata(New Jersey, Christian, Supposedly Thrash Metal) Anyway, can anyone recommend a Metal band with lyrics that won't scar my Psyche? I don't need it to be all hugs and happiness, but First I am a Christian, so no Satanism, and if the music has a message akin to "I hate the world, kill everyone, Eat babies, steal dreams" I am not really interested. I have found that my only Metalhead friends are exclusive to Screamo and Metalcore, both of which focus on vocals, I listen to Satriani for a reason, I love the electric guitar.
The Dr0w Ranger: I am sort of new to the REAL Metal genre, I've always had a thing for the harder side of music. I listen to a lot of Joe Satriani in my non-metal time, and when it's Metal time, I listen to Stigmata(New Jersey, Christian, Supposedly Thrash Metal) Anyway, can anyone recommend a Metal band with lyrics that won't scar my Psyche? I don't need it to be all hugs and happiness, but First I am a Christian, so no Satanism, and if the music has a message akin to "I hate the world, kill everyone, Eat babies, steal dreams" I am not really interested. I have found that my only Metalhead friends are exclusive to Screamo and Metalcore, both of which focus on vocals, I listen to Satriani for a reason, I love the electric guitar.
give demon hunter, the showdown, Extol, Zao, becoming the archetype, war of ages, destroy the runner, and Rob Rock for christian metal just about all of them fit into the metalcore genre with the exception of Rob Rock which is power metal. As for bands that don't fall into the christian realm but don't rail against it either scar symmetry, Mercenary, Stolen babies, soilwork, Kamelot, avantasia, ed guy(though admittedly some might say a few select songs might fit into the crude category), Dragon force,Ayreon hope this helps.
DuncanRR: Name pretty much any sub-genre, and I can find a band that I like. Lately, I've been listening to a lot of Behemoth and Sepultura.
I've been enjoying Behemoth a lot lately as well. Have you listened to the EP they released recently? The songs were quite simple, but still pretty good.
DuncanRR: Name pretty much any sub-genre, and I can find a band that I like. Lately, I've been listening to a lot of Behemoth and Sepultura.
I've been enjoying Behemoth a lot lately as well. Have you listened to the EP they released recently? The songs were quite simple, but still pretty good.
Thanks, I couldn't see the reply for some reason, now that I can I thank you. Oh, real quick, Stigmata is from Nebraska, or Iowa, reports conflict. And the link is here http://www.myspace.com/omahastigmata I find that I cannot identify their style, but THEY are exactly what I like, if you know something that is like it, please hook a dude up. thanks
heck ya saw them open for kamelot best show ever