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NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Some other XX-chromosomed humans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXKgP6mkwuQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33U3bGZOcX8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylWcW0GRlR0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZM8llOYbac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z49ZdqK-Fs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wfRHPsRGkk

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NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

I've got a :smithicide: too:

October 18th to 23th: Heidenfest in Italy/Austria/Slovenia
Up to October 25th: I must be in Sweden
From October 26th: I must be in Italy
October 27th: Within Temptation in Sweden

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Durendal posted:

New Myrath leaked and it sounds amazing :toot:.

Two tracks in and I already feel hooked. It's odd, I feel I shouldn't really be since it seems fairly by-the-book prog, yet they've got some sort of groove underneath that pulls me in quite well.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

fozzy fosbourne posted:

Where is a good place to start with Blind Guardian?

Start from Nightfall in Middle-Earth. Then, if you find it a little overproduced, move backwards to the earlier albums; if you find it a little rough, move onwards to the later albums.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt


Unless I missed something, Thomas doesn't appear in those *ahem* rowdy chat logs.

Which makes sense, since the whole "fired by email without explanation" thing suggests he wasn't too locker-room-buddy with the rest of the band.

He's since collaborated on a couple of cover songs with Feuerschwanz (+ Melissa Bonny + Alea der Bescheidene for the Manowar cover), who are pretty cool guys & girls, so that's another point in his favour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rKOoM7S6mw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omeQqHsg-dY

Needless to say, I think both of these slaps. #2 you get to hear Thomas turning on his vocal fry, which he rarely did with Gloryhammer

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt


Huge Therion fan here. I wasn't too much into Leviathan, I think only a couple of tracks really captivated me (Tuonela and Grand Marquis of Hell).

This one seems more interesting as it's symphonic but way less gothic than Therion's style. Sounds like 75% old Epica with a 25% Luciferian Light Orchestra mixed in. Could be a good way to reconcile Johnsson's current interests with his old band.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

remigious posted:

Going to my first show tonight on like two years. Beast in Black and Nightwish and I am so freaking excited!

Nice! I'm gonna see them in July at Masters of Rock, I'm really curious if Yannis Papadopoulos can deliver live.

henpod posted:

Enjoy! I went to my first show in two years the other night: Ensiferum and Dark Tranquility! My neck really hurts now as it hasn't moved like that for some time.

However, it did leave my head ringing. I think its time to join the earplug crew.

Can you guys recommend some really good concert earplugs from Amazon UK that I can order? Thank you! Budget options also welcome...

Downbeats seem pretty affordable? https://www.amazon.co.uk/DownBeats-...ps%2C116&sr=8-3

I've been happy with Alpine PartyPlugs, which are similary cheap.

My tip would be to make sure you're comfortable with the holder, ie that you can quickly put them away and take them out in the dark without looking and while holding a drink in one hand. Fumbling around, or dropping one in the grass, while you're trying to talk to a friend or order a beer between songs sucks.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

The upcoming summer blockbuster heavy metal single is very relevant here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw13o4hXnq4

quote:

We're back with on the road and this summer we'll be bringing across Europe our ARMPITS dance, the only dance that Metalheads can learn to perform easily.

Watch the teaser, learn the moves and be ready to show the world the reach of your body odor!

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Not taking sides here, but on the subject of MF/KD I would like to link this classic piece.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Demon Of The Fall posted:

drat thats a pretty lovely wacken lineup

probably for the best, since with 2 years of tickets rolled over from COVID it would have been bloody hard to go

I still plan to attend within 1-2 years at the most, but mainly to check that box. I'm not much into thrash, death, or classic heavy metal and that seems to comprise the bulk of the big shows' lineups.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

henpod posted:

Had the pleasure of seeing Amorphis last night.

You're in Vizovice too? Hmu if you want to grab a beer between shows.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

I don't think it's planned one way or another, I think most organizers just go by "what are the biggest names I can get that won't actively run each other's fans away"

Last Sunday's stage ended up with Exodus, Testament, then Nightwish. So basically at around 22.30 before Nightwish you would see most of the dads and moms going to grab a few beers and leaving their spots to their children.

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Nordick posted:

Vermilia has another new single and I'm still just eating this poo poo up. Very comfy, cozy pagan/atmoblack, as pretty as can be.



Her debut album was one of my AOTY for 2018 and everything I've heard from her since has been just as good.

Just listened to her 2020 EP and it owns. Big "what if Liv Kristine had joined Moonsorrow" vibes

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

Saw them live in 2007 and can confirm, a goddamn religious experience :catholic:

NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

szary posted:

this is the euro power metal thread now

hell yeah

want some cheese? how about a fine aged turillo?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM8FyB5Z0BU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mif9eG_oL0A

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NihilCredo
Jun 6, 2011

iram omni possibili modo preme:
plus una illa te diffamabit, quam multæ virtutes commendabunt

my bony fealty posted:



they look like they're having fun

Thalia held like 90% of the total talent content of Frozen Crown. I still haven't listened to AM6 so I don't know if the formula "works" yet, but if nothing else I'm glad to see her finding stronger bandmates.

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