A terrible year for power metal!

Ness · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:44 am

I guess this should be titled Flowery Power Metal, b/c if we're considering Cage as power metal than yeah that is another killer one.

Afro Lint · **Joined:** Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:30 am **Posts:** 1212

TheOctavarius wrote:

Quote:

So you have heard them all ? I mean ALL ?

Notice how I said the majority of albums. I couldn't have listened to all of them, as some albums have not been released yet.

You couldn't have listened to a majority of them. I've bought nearly 1,000 albums this year and I haven't even scratched the surface.

TheOctavarius · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:55 am

Afro Lint wrote:

TheOctavarius wrote:

Quote:

So you have heard them all ? I mean ALL ?

Notice how I said the majority of albums. I couldn't have listened to all of them, as some albums have not been released yet.

You couldn't have listened to a majority of them. I've bought nearly 1,000 albums this year and I haven't even scratched the surface.

1,000 albums were released this year?

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:03 am

I agree some of the big name bands released some lackluster albums. They are each still decent albums though. Overall though this year has definately been better than 2006. Last year I had included some albums at the bottom of my list that I had given 70's which I normally wouldn't do. This year I think it's gonna be hard to decide and I think at the bottom of my list the lowest scores might be mid-80s.

Afro Lint · **Joined:** Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:30 am **Posts:** 1212

TheOctavarius wrote:

Afro Lint wrote:

TheOctavarius wrote:

Quote:

So you have heard them all ? I mean ALL ?

Notice how I said the majority of albums. I couldn't have listened to all of them, as some albums have not been released yet.

You couldn't have listened to a majority of them. I've bought nearly 1,000 albums this year and I haven't even scratched the surface.

1,000 albums were released this year?

Here you go.

TheOctavarius · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:38 pm

Afro Lint wrote:

TheOctavarius wrote:

Afro Lint wrote:

TheOctavarius wrote:

Quote:

So you have heard them all ? I mean ALL ?

Notice how I said the majority of albums. I couldn't have listened to all of them, as some albums have not been released yet.

You couldn't have listened to a majority of them. I've bought nearly 1,000 albums this year and I haven't even scratched the surface.

1,000 albums were released this year?

Here you go.

I think you're just trying to find something to bitch about.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:12 pm

Oh Ken why did you ever leave us?

Rhys · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:49 am

Afro Lint wrote:

TheOctavarius wrote:

Quote:

So you have heard them all ? I mean ALL ?

Notice how I said the majority of albums. I couldn't have listened to all of them, as some albums have not been released yet.

You couldn't have listened to a majority of them. I've bought nearly 1,000 albums this year and I haven't even scratched the surface.

got a list anywhere?

How much do you reckon you spent on all those?

On a somewhat related note, while I don't think i have bought even one pm album this year, its been a killer year for black metal :dio:

Stefan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:24 am

The Silent Man wrote:

I agree some of the big name bands released some lackluster albums. They are each still decent albums though. Overall though this year has definately been better than 2006.

Of course ! Avenged Sevenfold didn't release an album an 2006 ! I'm Glad they're back ans in top form that is ! :dio:

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

uhhh, see the other thread.

Stefan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:03 pm

uhhh, you too!

Ness · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:50 pm

Stefan wrote:

The Silent Man wrote:

I agree some of the big name bands released some lackluster albums. They are each still decent albums though. Overall though this year has definately been better than 2006.

Of course ! Avenged Sevenfold didn't release an album an 2006 ! I'm Glad they're back ans in top form that is ! :dio:

Don't start this shit again. If you're going to start posting here again keep the douche comments to a minimum. I've read two of your posts so far and they have both been about a7x in threads that have nothing to do with a7x. Don't be dumb.

Stefan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:19 pm

Imo, they belong here... You have every right to disagree but I meant what I said... :wink:

TheOctavarius · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:18 pm

My faggot alarm is going haywire!

Stefan · **Posted:** Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:44 pm

Maybe it detected your avatar... :unsure:

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

Jason Mendoca (sp?) is gay? thats funny, Ive never heard that before. and metalNESS hit right on the head of the proverbial nail with that post. cheers.

PyroMan · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:28 am

Power metal had its ups and downs this year but I think it ended quite well after the slow, disappointing start. Right now I can't think of that many weak pm albums besides Twilightning (an album which has grown on me but it is still a disappointment), Sonata Arctica, Nocturnal Rites, Elvenking and Ride The Sky. Everything else have been if not excellent still quite good, and i'm not talking about newcomers. I can list at least 10 good albums this year which are in the 80's.

I think all would agree that this is the year of progressive metal. Only this year we got great cd's from Circus Maximus, Pagan's Mind, Dream Theater (not for me but still...), Symphony X, Threshold, Xystus, Darkwater, Spheric Universe Experience, Outworld (I know it's last year but I only recently heard it) and Suspyre. And I'm still behind on the new Mind's Eye, Redemption, Winds and Riverside. Btw, if anyone have an opinion on those four albums please share. :wink:

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

I just think people need a little perspective. I am new to a lot of these bands myself and I've aquired a lot of these albums from this year (or re-issues from locomotive) and find them to be much better than everything else being released.

Complaining about the state of (real) metal is silly.

As someone said earlier, the best music being made is by unknown bands.

Almost every band has a period of greatness that passes. The smart thing to do is realise when its time to let go and seek out other musicians that can satisfy our needs for the best metal available.

Personally, Ive found that if I listen to an album repeatedly, I'll enjoy it (unless I just can't stand it sonically)

Stefan · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:46 am

Adveser wrote:

As someone said earlier, the best music being made is by unknown bands.

How come they're unknown if they make the best music ? :unsure:

You're just being silly here ! :rolleyes:

noodles · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 3:46 am

Adveser wrote:

Almost every band has a period of greatness that passes.

I disagree, great bands never make bad music unless there some sort of extenuating circumstances (made an album to fulfill a record deal, line-up changes, etc)

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