The what are you listening to 2010 edition

[wisp]

You all know how this works

Me -Robbie Wessels -Afrika Sonsak

[FaNbOy]

Well... I'm not sure if I should say this...

I bought "The Fame Monster" album by Lady GaGa yesterday. It's basically "The Fame" with bonus tracks on it. Some of the lyrics are pretty explicit, like


Take a bite of my bad girl meat

In other news, I'm also listening to David Guetta's album, some Black Eyed Peas, and a few Indie/Alternative rock songs here and there.

[Dead!Raven]

Well I've renewed my appreciation for punk. I recently started listening to Take Off Your Pants and Jacket - Blink 182. The thing i love most about this album and just about Blink in general is how they don't take themselves seriously most the time and just enjoy life.

Iv'e also given Billy Talent 1-3 a listen and i really dig this band( I Kinda have to. All part of Canadian Patriotism) . Its considered . My favorite songs have to be; Prisioner of today ( BT ) , Nothing to loose ( BT ), This Suffering ( BT II) and St. Veronika ( BT III).

Cage the elephant's self titled album is quite sweet. Ain't no Rest for the Wicked is still probably the best song on the album, but that's just the Borderlands fanboy speaking.

On to metal!!

P_ablo recently came back from holidays with a really awesome gift. The ManOwar discography. That's just over three gigs of Power Metal :) . Thus far, Gods Of War has to be my favorite album and "Brothers of metal" is my favorite song. Good 'ol ManOwar.

Chimaira - The Infection has really taken me by surprise. Admittedly, at first The Enemy was not one of the most favorable songs on RoadRunner Untd, but after listening to the Venom Inside, I have a new appreciation for the vocalist. The Enemy is now my second favorite song on RR untd, the first being...

Army of the Sun. This song is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. Tim Williams is just such an amazing vocalist and lyricist. His band Bloodsimple is quite cool if you can listen to Metalcore. I really suggest you check out Dead Man Walking and Ride With Me.

Dark Tranquility are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. Character is one of the coolest Melodic Death albums I own. Lost to Apathy being the best song on the album.

And lastly, The Blackening - Machine Head. There are few bands that are as diverse as Machine Head through out their entire careers. Machine Head do it on one album. Take a listen to Halo , then Negative creep and then Colors and you will know what I'm talking about.

[Takiro]

I'v been enjoying a little known indie band called The Friday Night Boys. Really cool electro/emo/rock sound.

Also, The Beatles. I don't think I need to explain this one.

And I'v been listening to Ke$ha's new album, Animal, Which is awesome.

[CyberDwak]

Well I've renewed my appreciation for punk. I recently started listening to Take Off Your Pants and Jacket - Blink 182. The thing i love most about this album and just about Blink in general is how they don't take themselves seriously most the time and just enjoy life.

Iv'e also given Billy Talent 1-3 a listen and i really dig this band( I Kinda have to. All part of Canadian Patriotism) . Its considered . My favorite songs have to be; Prisioner of today ( BT ) , Nothing to loose ( BT ), This Suffering ( BT II) and St. Veronika ( BT III).

Cage the elephant's self titled album is quite sweet. Ain't no Rest for the Wicked is still probably the best song on the album, but that's just the Borderlands fanboy speaking.

On to metal!!

P_ablo recently came back from holidays with a really awesome gift. The ManOwar discography. That's just over three gigs of Power Metal :) . Thus far, Gods Of War has to be my favorite album and "Brothers of metal" is my favorite song. Good 'ol ManOwar.

Chimaira - The Infection has really taken me by surprise. Admittedly, at first The Enemy was not one of the most favorable songs on RoadRunner Untd, but after listening to the Venom Inside, I have a new appreciation for the vocalist. The Enemy is now my second favorite song on RR untd, the first being...

Army of the Sun. This song is probably one of my favorite songs of all time. Tim Williams is just such an amazing vocalist and lyricist. His band Bloodsimple is quite cool if you can listen to Metalcore. I really suggest you check out Dead Man Walking and Ride With Me.

Dark Tranquility are quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. Character is one of the coolest Melodic Death albums I own. Lost to Apathy being the best song on the album.

And lastly, The Blackening - Machine Head. There are few bands that are as diverse as Machine Head through out their entire careers. Machine Head do it on one album. Take a listen to Halo , then Negative creep and then Colors and you will know what I'm talking about.

Blink aint Punk... Its Alternative Rock...

But anyway im listening to blink 182. Greatest Hits atm

[Dead!Raven]

Blink aint Punk... Its Alternative Rock...

But anyway im listening to blink 182. Greatest Hits atm

Earlier Blink ( everything pre Blink 182:album) was indeed very punk.

[Micta]

Earlier Blink ( everything pre Blink 182:album) was indeed very punk.

More accurately, pop-punk after Enema of State. Another genre that's been sub-genred to the end of the turtleverse, I guess.


Ahem.
Been listening to Gorillaz, weirdly enough. Guess it's fitting, seeing as I wanted to chill more this year. :P

Some really old Green Day and Sex Pistols songs have been threatening my untarnished wall of Paramore most played songs.. Which is good, methinks. Been feeling guilty for neglecting slightly older musics.

Ohand, I dumped all the Foo Fighters, Nirvana, and Arctic Monkeys I have into a playlist and vowed to learn them all... Not an easy task, despite the simplicity.

[Wah]

I've been listening to The Devil You Know by Heaven and Hell, being the Iommi fan that I am as well as some Black Label Society, namely the Stillborn and Suicide Messiah albums.

[Machine]

Rosetta - Wake/Lift

It's a beautifully atmospheric post-metal album bordering on regular post-rock but with harsh vocals much like Cult Of Luna.

I freaking love it!


I've also been getting back into Meshuggah again with the mindf*ck of an album known as Catch Thirtythree. It might seem boring music to some but the grooves and poly-rhythms just keep on giving.

[Cyberninja]

The Very best Of Enya: I love drawing at night, while listening to this album. It's really relaxing/soothing. The song "May it be" (featured in LOTR) is such an awesome song.

[J3n0va]

Lost Prophets (Justin Timberlake Cover) - Cry Me a River

I hated the JT version, but loved this Cover Version lol. Been listening to alot of covers lately like the Youth Group (Alphaville Cover) - Forever Young

[clairavance]

I am listening to the sort of rougher music sorts lately to get me tuned in to write fanfiction for my favourite game, such as I hate everything about you by 3 Days Grace, Down with the Sickness by Disturbed, Paralyzed by Finger 11, Burn it to the ground by Nickelback, Blow me away by Breaking Benjamin, Seasons by The Veer Union, etc. I still have to find a kick@ss song to write my fighting scenes. None of the above give me that boost.
Any suggestions are welcomed with open arms.

[Dead!Raven]

I am listening to the sort of rougher music sorts lately to get me tuned in to write fanfiction for my favourite game, such as I hate everything about you by 3 Days Grace, Down with the Sickness by Disturbed, Paralyzed by Finger 11, Burn it to the ground by Nickelback, Blow me away by Breaking Benjamin, Seasons by The Veer Union, etc. I still have to find a kick@ss song to write my fighting scenes. None of the above give me that boost.
Any suggestions are welcomed with open arms.

Check out Die ( And Die now) - DevilDriver , Unholy Confessions - Avenged Sevnfold, Stop: Before It's To Late And We'Ve Destroyed It All- Atreyu and either Are you dead Yet - Children of Bodom or In Your Face - Children of Bodom

[clairavance]

Check out Die ( And Die now) - DevilDriver , Unholy Confessions - Avenged Sevnfold, Stop: Before It's To Late And We'Ve Destroyed It All- Atreyu and either Are you dead Yet - Children of Bodom or In Your Face - Children of Bodom

Thanks, I'll have a peek at them :)

[Nefron]

John Butler's Ocean and Zebra, In Flames-Paller Anders Visa and any Seether song I can get my hands on.

[hawk]

Lately its been quite a bit of:
Judas Priest, Nightwish - really liking the stuff that Tarja sings (i.e pre Dark Passion Play) ,Sirenia, Apocalyptica.Also been listening to Disturbed - Indestructible their newest album. I've been listening to quite a bit of the local stuff too. aKing as well as Die Heuwels Fantasties.

[BladeMaster]

Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace of The Offspring, David Guetta and Black eyed Peas.

[.dB]

lol bold
lol @ blink being punk

Saigon - Warning Shots 2
Autopsy - Mental Funeral
Enkh Jargal - Hoirr Ongo
The Chasm - The Spell of Retribution

[Falafel]

lol bold
lol @ blink being punk

Saigon - Warning Shots 2


Been listening to Saigon since he first appeared on Entourage, his music is beastly.

[.dB]

Been listening to Saigon since he first appeared on Entourage, his music is beastly.

INTERNET HIGH FIVE.

Saigon is dope as hell.

[Slither]

Listening to 21st Century Breakdown, by Green Day, and Stardust Galaxies, by The Parlotones, both great albums that I got for Xmas.

[Signor 65]

Been listening to The Devil Wears Prada, Attack Attack! and Bring Me The Horizon lately. Just a little bit of the music I have sitting around on my PC, among the 40 gigs of house, pop, rap, hip-hop etc. that I've never even listened to. There's other music I listen to occasionally (Gorrilaz is good for relaxing etc) and some other rock/metal/death metal etc that I'm not really into (Cradle of Filth is a prime example)

[skelektron]

http://i28.tinypic.com/10eeusn.jpg

Trancey technoey goodness that is somehow a blend of influences of modern dance music. He gently refines those trippy dreamy soundscapes that reminds me of Boards of Canada or Authechre, and then drops the Ibiza club Space indoor beat (those who know will know...), that thunders from the top of your head down to your feet, to move you like a monkey in a banana factory... Truly EPIC 'choons' if thats yer bag.

[H3R3T1C]

Just started to collect anime theme songs, by far my favourite theme is MELL - Red Fraction, the theme for Black Lagoon. Got a few Naruto songs as well and I FINALLY got the Portal Song. I also started listening to John Mayer and Die Heuwels Fantasties. Also LOTS of Nightwish and Within Temptation and Metallica (Specifically the S & M album)

[H@vOk]

H.I.M

Venus Doom

What a awesome album. Track 6 - Dead Lovers Lane made out of pure greatnesssss.....
They really rock, Finland has some pretty good artists.

[Ruandre]

Belle And Sebastian! <3

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n239/skullhozer/belleandsebastian.png (http://www.belleandsebastian.com/)

Start with these albums:



The Life Pursuit
If You're Feeling Sinister



Standout tracks (plus ALL songs on above-mentioned albums):



Beautiful
Sleep The Clock Around
Step Into My Office, Baby
I Love My Car
The Boy With The Arab Strap
Your Cover's Blown
I'm A Cuckoo
Wrapped Up In Books
Don't Leave The Light On Baby
Judy Is A **** Slap
If She Wants Me
Seeing Other People
She's Losing It
Legal Man
There's Too Much Love
Women's Realm
The State I Am In
I Don't Love Anyone
Dirty Dream Number Two
Lord Anthony
Stay Loose



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[Cleric]

Just ordered the new Biffy Clyro, as well as NIN - Beside You In Time (Blu-ray). Can't wait to give both a good listen/watch.

[Nferno]

Just got Chimaira - The Dehuminizing Process (http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6790684) on the weekend. You get an awesome bundle of the first album and the making of the Dehuminizing Process DVD for only 200 shmackers at Look & Listen.

[Boggle24]

St?phane Pompougnac ( I <3 dream machine)
Paul Kalkbrenner (gebrun gebrun, it's like the soundtrack of life)
DJ Earworm United states of pop 2009 (awesome mashup :D).
RA
Owl City ( nice to see he's starting to gain popularity )

still some Boyz Noise and Royksopp every now and then.

Yeah damn, that's a pretty chilled out list right there.

[Cleric]

Got last year's Antagonist album yesterday. After hearing my band-mates rave about it for months, I'm quite disappointed.

[wisp]

Dusted of some old skool rock after 'blademasters" thread now listening to
Uriah heep-platinum hits
Deep purple-greatest hits

[Cleric]

Listening to Lamb Of God - Sacrament a lot. It's not as good as Wrath, but some solid stuff in there.

[Squid]

So I've just started listening to Wrath by Lamb Of God. I few friends recommended it to me, but I've never been a huge fan of the band, so I had no expectations.

The first three tracks are spectacular, but the album takes a dip after that for me. Grace and Dead Seeds are good, but the album wasn't the Revelation I was expecting after Set To Fail.

Still, as someone who was never a LoG fan, I thoroughly enjoyed Wrath. Undoubtedly their best album for me.

[Nferno]

Listening to Lamb Of God - Sacrament a lot. It's not as good as Wrath, but some solid stuff in there.


So I've just started listening to Wrath by Lamb Of God. I few friends recommended it to me, but I've never been a huge fan of the band, so I had no expectations.

The first three tracks are spectacular, but the album takes a dip after that for me. Grace and Dead Seeds are good, but the album wasn't the Revelation I was expecting after Set To Fail.

Still, as someone who was never a LoG fan, I thoroughly enjoyed Wrath. Undoubtedly their best album for me.

One word: ASHESOFTHEWAKE.

Go. Listen to it. Now.

@Wisp - That thread also made me fire up some oldies. Dusted off some old Rodriguez albums and totally loving the nostalgic tunes once again.

[InVaderZIM]

Just started to collect anime theme songs, by far my favourite theme is MELL - Red Fraction, the theme for Black Lagoon. Got a few Naruto songs as well and I FINALLY got the Portal Song. I also started listening to John Mayer and Die Heuwels Fantasties. Also LOTS of Nightwish and Within Temptation and Metallica (Specifically the S & M album)

yeah...i got this song on a free running action reel i'm editing....and some of the Bleach OST music is good tooo, get inner universe from Ghost in the Shell SAC, so euphoric........

D'n'B is all the rage with me, I've really stepped into the Electronica scene big time....Deadmau5 rules!!!

[Signor 65]

Been listening to the Suicide Season Cut-Up by Bring Me the Horizon. Especially loving the Sleep with One Eye Open remix by Tek-One, really legend. On Friday we were partying (I was unfortunately kinda high at the time, so not sure what was really happening) and everyone went crazy when this song came on, it was epic.

Also, We Came As Romans is new on my playlist, not sure about them yet though.

[Poison5684]

Chromium - Local band (^^,) as well as Deftones, Disturbed, Mudvayne, Killswitch Engage, Bullet for my Valentine and um...Flyleaf (**,) <--- got interested when I heard the Flyleaf Vs. The Legion of Doom mix :)

[OllieTheDog]

I prefer Rock,Alternitive,Dance and Punk such as Linkin Park(Meteora,Minutes to Midnight and Hybrid Theory)Green Day, Rage Against Machine,Blink-182,Fall out boy,Arctic Monkeys and Nickleback

[Cyberninja]

Kill Bill Vol.1 OST.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/6517/killbillvol1pic.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

It's fan-****ing-tastic.

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity, Crane/White Lightning, The Flower Of Carnage and The Lonely Shepherd are my favs.

[Signor 65]

On a separate note, what media players do you guys use for your various... media?

I used to use Winamp for everything, but then I found Realplayer SP for audio, and it makes my music sound better on my 5.1 system (more vivid) than with Winamp. Although, Realplayer is incredibly painful to work with.

You guys?

[Machine]

On a separate note, what media players do you guys use for your various... media?

I used to use Winamp for everything, but then I found Realplayer SP for audio, and it makes my music sound better on my 5.1 system (more vivid) than with Winamp. Although, Realplayer is incredibly painful to work with.

You guys?

I only use Winamp for audio and syncing my iPod (screw iTunes, it's slow as hell).

For videos, I use Media Player Classic (with Klite codecs) or sometimes WMP 11 that came with Windows 7. Different videos work better on different apps for some reason.

BACK ON TOPIC:

I'm listening to anything death metal or anything that has polyrythms.

Mostly been listening to Nile, Animals as Leaders and Bulb's work. I have found two new awesome bands lately, namely Hour of Penance (http://www.myspace.com/hourofpenance) (a death metal outfit) and Antarctic (http://www.myspace.com/antarcticsounds) (a post rock band with a difference).

[Ruandre]

On a separate note, what media players do you guys use for your various... media?

I used to use Winamp for everything, but then I found Realplayer SP for audio, and it makes my music sound better on my 5.1 system (more vivid) than with Winamp. Although, Realplayer is incredibly painful to work with.

You guys?I've tried everything (AIMP, MediaMonkey, RealPlayer, Songbird (http://www.getsongbird.com/), iTunes) and I kept going back to Foobar (http://www.foobar2000.org/). It does what it says on the tin, does it without any fuss, and doesn't do anything else (and that's a good thing). If, like me, you've got a lot of audio files to manage (audio books, lectures, music, podcasts, etc.), you'll love the playlist tabs. The best feature, though, is how how it minimizes into your system tray and “boom!” it's gone, out of the way. I can't live without Foobar (http://www.foobar2000.org/). Oh, and mp3tag (http://www.mp3tag.de/en/) for tagging.

[Cleric]

This is not a media player discussion. Do not discuss various media players any further please.

On-topic: Loving the new Biffy Clyro at the moment. Maybe a bit more commercial, but still some solid tracks.

[Ruandre]

This is not a media player discussion. Do not discuss various media players any further please.Yessir! http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n239/skullhozer/rolleyes.gif

Listening to some Jimi Hendrix at the mo'

[McDangerous]

I recently got into a band called Sylosis, and their album Conclusion of an Age is absolutely blowing my mind! It's the perfect Metal... And that's just what it is! It's not totally death, it's not totally thrash, it's not totally metalcore, it's just.... Metal!

The guitars are melodic, well written, aggressive (while in standard tuning too, a fact that I love!) and catchy, while still being heavy. AND, they've got some really catchy solos, y'know, like those classic 80s solos with quite a bit of whammy and lots of shredding!

The vocalist is amazing, he honestly outclasses most screamers (and singers) i've ever heard. Honestly, I think he's more talented than Phil in All That Remains, Randy in LoG, and Howard in Killswitch.

It blends fast thrash metal, melodic sing-along metalcore choruses, and really defined, catchy guitars into one amazing mixture!!!!

LISTEN TO IT!!!! NAAAOOW!!!

Sylosis - After Lifeless Years (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKQYQ9sNWiE&feature=fvst)

[Cpt.Monde]

started listening to Iron Maiden again (don't know why I stopped actually) after I heard Rainmaker. love the song! Also been listening to some Deathstars, Gang Starr and Metallica

[VoXoV]

Thank you, Tieron, that was amazing.

The vocalist sounds a lot like Eluveitie's vocalist.

[Squid]

LISTEN TO IT!!!! NAAAOOW!!!

Sylosis - After Lifeless Years (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKQYQ9sNWiE&feature=fvst)

I had a listen and thought it was pretty average.


The vocalist sounds a lot like Eluveitie's vocalist.

notrly.

[VoXoV]

notrly.

:|

I hear similarities between the two.

[sualk]

At the moment I can't stop listening to "Sylosis" especially the songs "After Lifeless Years" and "The Last Remaining Light".

Brilliant songs from a brilliant band!

Can't wait for their second album coming out this year :)

[McDangerous]

Thank you, Tieron, that was amazing.

The vocalist sounds a lot like Eluveitie's vocalist.

I'm very glad you enjoyed it! There's just something about them that feels, epic. Y'know? They sound very full, and big...


At the moment I can't stop listening to "Sylosis" especially the songs "After Lifeless Years" and "The Last Remaining Light".

Brilliant songs from a brilliant band!

Can't wait for their second album coming out this year :)

Dude, did you even read through the last page?!??!!

Their second album's coming out! **** yeah!

[Slither]

I heard a ballad by Steel Heart the other day, called "She's gone". What an AMAZING voice this guy has! Can anybody recommend similar MELODIC metal bands like this? Also, I would like to buy an Iron Maiden album, but I don't really know their latest stuff. Witch of their last albums is the best?

[McDangerous]

I heard a ballad by Steel Heart the other day, called "She's gone". What an AMAZING voice this guy has! Can anybody recommend similar MELODIC metal bands like this? Also, I would like to buy an Iron Maiden album, but I don't really know their latest stuff. Witch of their last albums is the best?

Why do you want a new album specifically? Powerslave and Number of The Beast (duh) are my personal two favorites, but from the newer stuff, Dance of Death was pretty decent!

[echo]

I heard a ballad by Steel Heart the other day, called "She's gone". What an AMAZING voice this guy has! Can anybody recommend similar MELODIC metal bands like this? Also, I would like to buy an Iron Maiden album, but I don't really know their latest stuff. Witch of their last albums is the best?

You can also try Flight 666. It's a live album but has (I think) all of their greatest hits.

[Squid]

Also, I would like to buy an Iron Maiden album, but I don't really know their latest stuff. Witch of their last albums is the best?

Of their newish stuff I think most people like Dance Of Death the best. Brave New World is good too.

[ioiiooio]

Billy Joel: We Didn't Start The Fire.

Such a classic. I think it would be cool if someone did a cover with lyrics that are relevant to the last decade or so.

There's also a song I keep hearing on the radio. Something about "undisclosed desires" and "exorcise the demons from your eyes". That would be Tool, amiright? I quite like it, I think it's very poetic, and I like the guys voice.

I think I might buy the City Bowl Mizers album. I'm really enjoying the tracks I hear on the radio. Would be cool to see them live. Is it just me, or do all the best bands come from Durban? :D

[VoXoV]

Billy Joel: We Didn't Start The Fire.

Such a classic. I think it would be cool if someone did a cover with lyrics that are relevant to the last decade or so.

There's also a song I keep hearing on the radio. Something about "undisclosed desires" and "exorcise the demons from your eyes". That would be Tool, amiright? I quite like it, I think it's very poetic, and I like the guys voice.

I think I might buy the City Bowl Mizers album. I'm really enjoying the tracks I hear on the radio. Would be cool to see them live. Is it just me, or do all the best bands come from Durban? :D

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's Muse.

My sister listens to them :|. It sounds familiar.

[sualk]

"Undisclosed Desires",is the song off the latest Muse album.It's quite an addictive song.

[ioiiooio]

Oh, my bad, I think that's who I meant.

[Boggle24]

OMG OMG OMG !
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!!
OHHHH EEEEEEMMM FREAKIN GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!

New Gorillaz album, :D

listening to what I can find on youtube, how the hell did I not know about this until the day before release ?

[Cleric]

Really digging Owl City at the moment. Some great indie music, with equally awesome lyrics.

Oh, and my mates band, Groundstar. They made it through to the finals of the Durex battle of the bands, so really doing well. Check em out if you get a chance.

[Azraphael]

I have started listening to internet radio again, mostly to just listen for new stuff. In particular I am loving hard drivin radio (http://www.harddrivinradio.com) One of the tracks being played fairly often that I really like is Five Finger Death Punch, specifically their cover of "Bad Company" off the album War is the Answer. I have only heard a few of their tracks so don't know whether to buy the album or not.

I also got a hold of a lot of Pendulums live sets and radio sessions which just simply kick ass.

[Dead!Raven]

Vampire weekend ; Contra.
The self titled vampire weekend album is probably one of my favorite albums of all time, and contra is a close second. the band is just so bloody awesome. Go give Walcott ( Vampire weekend) and Giving up the Gun (Contra)

After the Masterpiece that was WRATH I just had to get my hands on some more lamb of god. I got a copy of Ashes of the Wake and am loving it to bits.

Puritanical Euphoric Misanthro by Dimmu Borgir . Dimmu Borgir = Cradle of Filth X 4. Thank you brutal legend for introducing me to symphonic Black metal :)

Five Finger Death Punch's "new" album , War is the Answer, is pretty fantastic. I belive it's infirior to Way of the Fist as an album as a whole, but the tracks Dying Breed ; My own hell and War is the answer are defiantly worthwhile tracks.

[Squid]

Been listening to Everything Remains As It Never Was by Eluveitie. I must say that I'm disappointed. Don't get me wrong, it's a good album. The vocals on Evocation were what set Eluveitie apart from other folky bands for me. It seems that the new album has returned to the mediocre screamo vocals of the earlier albums. The instruments (especially flutes) are as amazing as ever. I guess I just really prefer the female vocals.

Anyone else listened to this yet?

[H@vOk]

Bullet for my Valentein at the moment, tears don't fall especially. Love the intensity of the song. H.I.M 's album Venus Doom , the vocals really good. Discovered some awesome Rob Zombie songs also.
Started listening to some heavier music like Disturbed, just for some rocking head bashing times.

[KaosLord]

Hour of Penance - Paradogma, can't wait for it to release.

[Slither]

Really digging Owl City at the moment. Some great indie music, with equally awesome lyrics.

Also got Owl City today, and I can't stop listening to it! Brilliant catchy lyrics, accompanied by smooth, melodic synth pop. First album I bought in along time, where every song has something special.

[Boggle24]

Yay for owl city ! \0/

Listening to some Frou Frou again, I am so in love with this woman's voice, The dumbing down of love is like the most soothing piece of music in the world.

Also Old Piano and flicks, really need to get my hands on Imogens neaw album.

[Azraphael]

Currently listening to Volbeat's album Guitar Gangsters and Cadillac Blood. Man these guys are awesome, the lead singer reminds me a lot of Serj Tankian form System. Favourite track is "Still Counting" and "We" is also pretty awesome. I also got Five Finger Death Punch's War is the Answer. I haven't given it a full, proper listen yest but I like what I've heard so far. Their cover of "Bad Company" is really good, I actually prefer it to the original.

[L0S]

I am currently addicted to August Burns Red and As I Lay Daying, although Asking Alexandria is okay as well I guess.
I've also been listening to Therion lately and I must say, they are truely awesome! Symphonic Metal rocks, even though Therion's early stuff was Death Metal.

[Signor 65]

Been listening to Opeth lately, Blackwater park, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. My favourite song is a cut between Harvest and Bleak. Can't decide! Oh well, it's all great.

[Domanskip]

Listening to the new Lost Prophets album and loving it!
Also listening to the new Gorillaz album and liking it.

[Boggle24]

I've been looking around for the new Gorillaz album everywhere but no one has it :/

Dammit, I just wanna listen to some plastic beach !

[echo]

Die Heuwels Fantasties. Absolutely brilliant sing-along music. Favorite tracks: Leja, Pille vir Kersfees and Kleintambotieboom.

[ioiiooio]

I'm enjoying Dizzee Rascal - Dirtee Cash. And Jay-Z latest album is growing on me. He still boasts about his money n crap which seriously rubs me the wrong way, but I like his tracks - he has certainly seperated himself from the crowd, and comes across as a true artist.

[pArkEr]

I'm listening to just one song at the moment: Mad World, Gary Jules' cover. Heard it on TV somewhere and I instantly fell in love with it. Gary Jules' voice sounds amazing, and the lyrics are so understated yet so epic. I'm sure it's old news for most of you guys but if you haven't heard it please check it out.

[Cleric]

This tells me that you haven't seen Donnie Darko, parker. Methinks you should.

[ioiiooio]

They used that for the Gears of War trailer too, if I'm not mistaken - gave it quite a bleak atmosphere. It's in the top ten of my 'emo days' playlist. You should also check out the music video, it's pretty good.

[RockerDude]

Sewende Sintuig on it's way to rock the Afrikaans market!

I am part of an upcoming Afrikaans Rock group called "Sewende Sintuig"

Our music forms as part "Breaking Benjamin" part something else that we

still haven't figured out yet ;-D. If you guys wanna check us out you can find us on

Facebook. Just type in "Sewende Sintuig" at the search bar and it should direct you

through to 2 sites. 1 : Our profile where you can interact with the band and 2: Where

you can join our fanbase and see when our gigs are and where they will be held.

We'll be performing at Hoerskool Florida on 26th March 2010 and we need all the support

we can get! To listen to 2 of our songs (Note that we only uploaded 2 songs so that you know

what to expect to listen to at the gig) go to "www.myspace.com/SewendeSintuig" The songs titles

are "Die Klanke" and "Skobbejak"

Please come through and support our group in the ever growing Afrikaans Rock Market.

Hope to see you at the show!

[Cleric]

@RockerDude: Post a vid/mp3 link so we can get a better idea of what you sound like.

[Dead!Raven]

Rise Against - Savoir. This song has gotten me back into the Punk/ hardcore scene. Gets my blood pumping.

Avenged Sevenfold- City of Evil and the self titled. R.I.P Rev. Mike Portnoy From Dream theatre is doing the drums on the new album to be released this year.

Machine Head - The Blackening ( HMH album of the decade and Robb Flynn was 2009 Golden God )

I've been hanging out with a bunch of metal guitarists and have found a new appreciation for the complexity involved in writing good metal songs, But not only those fast "facemetlers" that everybody seems to go Crazy over, but everything involved with guitar. Would definitely love to learn at some point after drums.

I'm not sure if i ever posted the link to my band here, but yea. http://www.myspace.com/sandysuperstar We only have one song up, which sounds really Desmondy, but i would love to hear your thoughts. Be gentle :P

[Inphidel]

Really digging Owl City at the moment. Some great indie music, with equally awesome lyrics.

Owl CIty is good, I'll give you that. But indie? Nah.

Been listening to the new Gorillaz, Little Dragon, as well as a lot of classic rock after having watched Supernatural :P

Do yourselves a favour and listen to 'Twice' by Little Dragon. Don't bother with the rest.

[Cleric]

Quite right. I guess they're some form of adult conteporary/easy listening. But I haven't heard enough of their stuff yet to really judge.

[pArkEr]

This tells me that you haven't seen Donnie Darko, parker. Methinks you should.

I've heard great things about it, but I've never seen it on television, or at a rental store. Will definitely look out for it though.
Yeah, that Gears advert was the first time I heard it, but I just forgot about it. Shows how tastes change.

[skelektron]

Dethklokk - Dethalbum 2

[RockerDude]

@Cleric unfortunately the only site that contains our music is on Myspace. Just follow the link .dohttp://www.myspace.com/Sewendesintuig

Will see what I can do to attach an MP3 to listen to ;-)

[Domanskip]

@Cleric unfortunately the only site that contains our music is on Myspace. Just follow the link .dohttp://www.myspace.com/Sewendesintuig

Will see what I can do to attach an MP3 to listen to ;-)

Good stuff.
I like it.

[skelektron]

It seems like a strange coincidence that I have been listening to 2 different albums by cartoon bands, but they both do what they do best.

Dethklokk - Dethalbum II is fun (huh?) no brainer metal, with songs about deth, killing and mermaid murder. Skwisgar Skwiggelf is one of the greatest metal guitarists, shredding at a frantic melodic pace. Its just catchy, but borders on almost pop because its 'too digital....'. This has been on heavy rotation in my player until i saw this;

http://www.thefader.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gorillaz-plastic-beach.jpg

The Gorillaz relentless pursuit to innovate and release something truly creative has paid off with this new album. Plastic Beach. truly defines a 'genre' album in a genre all unto it's own. It's very hard for me to choose a track that I like more than the other, because this album can only be listened to in one sitting because you may miss something.

I may be gushing, but this is something special. The lore and fantasy allow for a dynamic audio and visual experience. It creates a perfect soundscape that paints your imagination.Even though 2D has been kidnapped, Noodles died and is now a broken robot, or that Murdoc is being hunted, they still managed to make an album that relates to war, consumerism and green issues. I suppose thats why they have so many guest artists; the band members are older, and not the same people they used to be.

I urge any lover of music to buy this fanciful indulgence of a madman and a genius.

I love it so much I want all 5 editions of the album because of all the cool goodies you get with it, and the fact that the album cover is shot at different times of the day.

[Domanskip]

...they still managed to make an album that relates to war, consumerism and green issues. I suppose thats why they have so many guest artists; the band members are older, and not the same people they used to be. .

Gorillaz isn't a band, its one person.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damon_Albarn

The other 'member' just does the character drawing.

Just to let you know :)

[Boggle24]

The thing is, he's put so much effort into portraying it as a "band" with 2D, Murdock, Noodles and so on that you'd have to think he wants people to see Gorillaz as -them- and not him.

And hey, it's fun to image that, yeah, there's this cartoon band who make some of the best music on the planet every 5 or so years. They're not real, but it would be so totally awesome if they were.

I think that's the point of the whole Gorillaz phenomenon.

[Machine]

As an old Gorillaz/Blur fan I actually really dislike this album, maybe I'm backwards but I don't like the new style they've adopted. Demon Days and their debut EP were actually very good in my opinion, obviously I preferred the debut.

I'm currently watching the Cult Of Luna live DVD "Fire Was Born". It's not the best live show DVD I've seen but I just absolutely LOVE this band to bits.

Here's one of the performances:

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[Ruandre]

Jonathan Coulton <3

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[skelektron]

Gorillaz isn't a band, its one person.

Thanks, but I do know that ;p. I'm just playing into the whole 'cartoon band' thing. Even though it is just one person, (it could be fifty, to quote Albarn) the other characters were created to be part of the band, and that helps sell the idea that it is a band, even if it's fictional.

This album did grow on me, and I think it is definately going into my top albums of 2010. Now if only I could get my hands on the new Scanners...

[King Ikon]

Hey guyz some good music your'll been listening 2...I've just been listening 2 linkin parks minutes 2 midnight album and some jedi mind tricks(underground/mainstream hip hop group) they really good.

[Cleric]

Forgot about this thread. Absolutely loving REM's Automatic For The People at the moment. Also started listening to The Decemberists. Krane Wife is a stellar album.

Oh, and finally getting into Lamb Of God's Sacrement. Some brutal rif***e indeed.

[Gambit]

Just a quick experiment please, I just want to know if this is just me or not...

when you open the following song (Bryan Adams - Run to you) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF5LaVkDhyk tell me what game if any this reminds you of... only the first few seconds mainly.... :)

[Lysis]

StarCraft, playing as Terrans.

[Gambit]

StarCraft, playing as Terrans.

Yes!! :) Thought is was just me.

[wisp]

Just got a hold of the new Poets Of The Fall album-Twilight Theatre...excellant stuff it is indeed

[ioiiooio]

Legends of Soul - The Very Best Of: Aretha Franklin. I'm enjoying the upbeat songs like 'The House That Jack Built'. The soppy songs don't really do it for me, but I still appreciate that amazing voice!

I don't know how or why, but for some reason I had never heard of Linton Kwezi Johnson, until my mate brought it to my attention. Not sure what album it is because it is a pirate copy. I'll keep a look out for his stuff now though. His music is nice when you're chilling. And stoned out of your mind.

Basically just going off the usual stuff and trying something different. I seem to be enjoying older music a lot more. It's very interesting to go back to the roots and see the different influences on modern music.

For some reason the other day I heard Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock, and I thought it was awesome! So I'll give that a bash next I think.

[Azraphael]

Mostly listening to Jack Johnson again. Work has been stressful this season and now, as it calms down a bit I am finding the folksy sorta stuff easier on the ears. May also have something to do with the new strains I am experimenting with at the moment.

[Nferno]

Recently got the Mudvayne self-titled album. What a dissapointment, really.

I thought they took a really good approach with their previous album A New Game but this one is just lackluster. I R DISSAPOINT.

Going back to Chiamaira's self-titled album, that one actually rocked.

I.R.DISSAPOINT.

[Mr_krinkle]

I been listening to allot of megadeth, very awesome band and there new lead guitarist Chris Broderick is amazing.

[itBurnes]

Rise again, Linkin Park, aKing and Die Heuwels Fantasties

[sualk]

I just got hold of some new music from "Whitechapel" and "Job For A Cowboy" so that is what I'm currently listening to.I keep going back to Sylosis day by day due to them being such a kick ass band.

[skelektron]

I had read the Metro 2033 review in this months' NAG, and the developer had made a William S Burroughs reference, which was the moment I decided to dig out my copy of "Spare ass Annie and other tales".

Insane, lucid and surreal spoken word album over some cool beats with mad samples. Listen to this and feel better knowing that you're not as crazy as this ****er...

This also lead me to listen to Tom Waits' 1986 Asylum Years... Truly twisted circus music to get your piano drunk...

[Mr_krinkle]

Megadeth-Holy wars/Punishment due.

Very awesome songs in one. I dig Punishment due,song about the punisher.

[Ruandre]

Song For Cleomenes

73 years before the advent of the Christian era,
as Rome was taking over any land within reach,
setting up proxy governments in the conquered lands,
there lived one such man given just such a job.
Gaius Verres. go.

a praetor held a position which operated on trust.
he was to govern instead of the emperor himself.
it was an easy, easy privilege to abuse.
and Verres did so.

he was the governor of Agrigentum which we now know as Sicily.
and he stole everything that wasn't nailed down,
took improper advantage of other men's wives.
the list goes on. trust me.
Cicero wrote it all down.

at Syracuse Verres welcomed a band of pirates.
they all drank and danced and sang on the shore,
and when the husband of one of Verres's paramours
came bringing a fleet of boats with him,
Verres, clever, if diabolical, gave him a job.
and enlisted the pirates to burn the whole fleet down.

the boats burned in the Sicilian harbor,
the flames rose hundreds of feet into the air,
we stood on the shore watching them burn we stood,
on the shore, we heard the old songs. hey!

The Mountain Goats (http://www.mountain-goats.com/)

[inquisitor]

Black sabath, colour haze, jimi hendrix and the white stripes.

[Aesir]

Mother of Pearl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cchTlAe2ws4)

And

Sound Of silence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUy9ePyo6Q)

Classics. :D

No gogoogogo Number 1!!!!!!!!!

[ZoRPA]

Noctiferia
Dark Tranquility
Dissection
Suicide Silence

I find myself listening to darker music these days. Maybe I'll try some Wagner tonight, the ever present 5/7 time measure.

[OllieTheDog]

Goarillazs new album plastic beach,Favourite song-Glitter Freeze

Blink 182- The original soundtrack


But the GORILLAZ ARE AWSOME

[Cleric]

Funnily, I somehow convinced myself that I like Gorillaz and bought thier new album. Wow, was I wrong. Maybe it's a good album, but the style is killing me. And to think I consider my taste as broad.

Anyway, listening to Antagonist, and got back into Lamb of God's Sacriment. Oh, and looking to get into Horse The Band.

[Bonezmann]

Thanks to MK, I'm getting more and more interested in local music. I quite like "Pille vir Kersfees" and "Die Vraagstuk" by Jack Parrow. Oh and who doesn't know "JY DINK JY'S COOLER AS EKKE!" :D

[OllieTheDog]

Thanks to MK, I'm getting more and more interested in local music. I quite like "Pille vir Kersfees" and "Die Vraagstuk" by Jack Parrow. Oh and who doesn't know "JY DINK JY'S COOLER AS EKKE!" :D

That song is the best afrikaans song ever truley great

I love that song

[McDangerous]

Dudes, OMFG, Jack Parrow is 'n vokken skande vir die nasie. Om dit nou in plain Afrikaans te stel, ek like hom vokkol. Hy dink hy is die kat se snorbaarde, mar hys eintlik net nog 'n homie wat try Afrikaans gebruik om sy patetiese musiek en lirieke te masker.

Bonez, i expected better from you... tsk tsk tsk

Best Afrikaans song ever? WTF guy I hope you're joking. You have heard FPK right? ****, I'd rather have a Laurika Keusenkamp marathon than Jack Parrow. In fact, I think Ruiter van die Windjie is infinitely better than any Jack Parrow song.

****, I hate that guy.

[ZoRPA]

Kudos to Tieron!

Rather buy the original FPK - As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand, and listen to some real lyrics.
Not to start a Parrow flame war, but Jack Parrow, Jou Ma se Porsche!

[Nferno]

Listening to Five Finger Death Punch (http://www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/) at the moment, it's actually quite a cool band. Mellow-type, similar to Killswitch again with catchy riffs and melodies.

[echo]

Laurika Keusenkamp

Is that like a mash-up of Carike Keuzenkamp and Laurika Rauch?

And I think the best Afrikaans band is either Die Heuwels Fantasties or Klopjag. Currently listening to the Cranberries' Gold album. Some great songs from a great Irish band.

[Azraphael]

Listening to Five Finger Death Punch (http://www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com/) at the moment, it's actually quite a cool band. Mellow-type, similar to Killswitch again with catchy riffs and melodies.

Yeah, also started listening to them quite recently. I really like their more ballady stuff and the more hard rock orientated stuff. Mind you, they are not all that bad when they go into full "kill your mother, rape your dog" mode either. Tracks that i really enjoyed from their last album are "Far from home", "Bad Company" and "War is the Answer".

[ioiiooio]

Didn't understand a word you said there Tieron, lol, but yeah, Jack Parrow makes me think of John Lajoie, except that he appears to take himself seriously - some sad lame ass **** right there. There again I've only heard one of his tracks...

Speaking of white SA rappers though, whatever happened to Max Normal? Is he still around? I remember I used to like his stuff, I mean at least he had some style and def didn't take himself too seriously.

[Boggle24]

Funnily, I somehow convinced myself that I like Gorillaz and bought thier new album. Wow, was I wrong. Maybe it's a good album, but the style is killing me. And to think I consider my taste as broad.


I'm actually loving the new Gorillaz album, great orchestral intro and Pirate Jet ends it off pretty smoothly as well.

Fave songs are
Welcome to the World
Rhinestone eyes
Stylo
Superfast Jellyfish
Empire ants
Some kind of Nature
Melancholy hill
and finally
Sweepstakes

That's almost the whole album, and the rest aren't half bad either.

Love the sound of the album, it's like it fits in perfectly with the whole plastic beach theme, artwork and everything.

[Cleric]

Didn't understand a word you said there Tieron, lol, but yeah, Jack Parrow makes me think of John Lajoie, except that he appears to take himself seriously - some sad lame ass **** right there. There again I've only heard one of his tracks...

Yeah, dude, that's where you're wrong. Him and Max Normal's "Die Antwoord" spearhead the Zef movement, which is all about being lame and not taking yourself so seriously (rule #6).

[Dead!Raven]

Bloody hell it's hard finding Jack Parrow's EP. :/

Anybody into Agalloch? I absolutly adore The White. One of the best albums I've heard in a good long time. So chilled and yet, so ossum.

[OllieTheDog]

I'm actually loving the new Gorillaz album, great orchestral intro and Pirate Jet ends it off pretty smoothly as well.

Fave songs are
Welcome to the World
Rhinestone eyes
Stylo
Superfast Jellyfish
Empire ants
Some kind of Nature
Melancholy hill
and finally
Sweepstakes

That's almost the whole album, and the rest aren't half bad either.

Love the sound of the album, it's like it fits in perfectly with the whole plastic beach theme, artwork and everything.

What do you think of glitter freeze

[Bonezmann]

Dudes, OMFG, Jack Parrow is 'n vokken skande vir die nasie. Om dit nou in plain Afrikaans te stel, ek like hom vokkol. Hy dink hy is die kat se snorbaarde, mar hys eintlik net nog 'n homie wat try Afrikaans gebruik om sy patetiese musiek en lirieke te masker.

Bonez, i expected better from you... tsk tsk tsk

Best Afrikaans song ever? WTF guy I hope you're joking. You have heard FPK right? ****, I'd rather have a Laurika Keusenkamp marathon than Jack Parrow. In fact, I think Ruiter van die Windjie is infinitely better than any Jack Parrow song.

****, I hate that guy.

I listened to some of the first music FPK wrote. These days, all they do is scream. I swear if I have to hear "MYYYYY MAAAAAAAAA HET EEEEEEEEEEENKEEEEEEEEEER GESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!ONE111" I'll slit my wrists.

As for the Jack Parrow comments, it comes down to personal preference. Luckily it's not Kurt Darren... Also, Ruiter van die Windjie > ANY Kurt Darren song. :)

Nickelback also has some nice tunes these days. Me being total emo sometimes, I like to listen to "Never gonna be alone", Photograph and the like.

[McDangerous]

I guess it is personal preference, in a purely musical sense, I really don't like rap, hip-hop or any of their bastard children. If you can't play it with real instruments => it's lame. That's just my opinion though, so go ahead and listen to whatever you want to.

I've really been digging Coheed and Cambria these days, especially Three Evils (Embodied In Love and Shadow) and the entire IV album. They really have some amazing songwriting capabilities, and they're instantly recognizable. As a whole, they just, work, you know?

So many memorable moments, and so many catchy sing-along-in-the-car songs.

[wisp]

Thirteenth Step -A Perfect circle ,any other fans of this band on the forum?

[Cleric]

I guess it is personal preference, in a purely musical sense, I really don't like rap, hip-hop or any of their bastard children. If you can't play it with real instruments => it's lame. That's just my opinion though, so go ahead and listen to whatever you want to.

Ah, but you see, what sold me on JP is more the intense prodigy-esque DnB that his support guys totally nail. And shutting yourself off from many genre's just because they use technology is kinda silly. You may be missing out on some great music. That said, definitely not trying to convince you to like Jack Parrow, he is very much a tongue-in-cheek enjoyment of mine.


I've really been digging Coheed and Cambria these days, especially Three Evils (Embodied In Love and Shadow) and the entire IV album. They really have some amazing songwriting capabilities, and they're instantly recognizable. As a whole, they just, work, you know?

Now we're talking. Black Rainbows (crap name) is out soon. You can check most of it out on their page. But despite how much C&C I listen to, the still haven't topped Welcome Home imo.


Nickelback also has some nice tunes these days. Me being total emo sometimes, I like to listen to "Never gonna be alone", Photograph and the like.
Oh. My. God. Nickleback is considered emo now, not radiorock? Protip: Sad lyrics does not an emo-song make.

[Bonezmann]

Oh. My. God. Nickleback is considered emo now, not radiorock? Protip: Sad lyrics does not an emo-song make.

Really? Oh, okay. Guess my understanding of the word emo needs to be updated/revised then. I don't know why, but I seem to listen to sad songs more than upbeat/happy songs. That ought to explain what I meant a bit better. ;)

@ Tieron, just listen to what he actually raps/says/sings or whatever it is that he does. It's actually pretty funny, which is why I like it. Also, what Cleric said.

[Machine]

I've been listening to the debut album from Uneven Structure. It's awesome polyrythmic math metal, very similar to Meshuggah.

For a taste, here's their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/unevenstructure

or download the album here: http://www.unevenstructure.net/ (It's legally free)

DJENT!

[Cleric]

/downloads. Thanks Machine

[McDangerous]

Ah, but you see, what sold me on JP is more the intense prodigy-esque DnB that his support guys totally nail. And shutting yourself off from many genre's just because they use technology is kinda silly. You may be missing out on some great music. That said, definitely not trying to convince you to like Jack Parrow, he is very much a tongue-in-cheek enjoyment of mine.

My tongue-in-cheek enjoyment is ABBA so I get where you're coming from, but I really just can't take the entire electro thing. I just gets to me. I just really can't stand the entire genre. Call me close minded, if you will.



Now we're talking. Black Rainbows (crap name) is out soon. You can check most of it out on their page. But despite how much C&C I listen to, the still haven't topped Welcome Home imo.


Somehow my favorite stays Running Free and obviously Favor House Atlantic. They've just got so much good music, especially once you get into it.

[Domanskip]

Been listening to a lot of trance, a lot of metal and a lot of Gorillaz.

Also some live stuff from a few awesome local metal bands:
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadwilltellband
http://www.myspace.com/killthemessengerspace

Those two bands perform regularly at The Black Dhalia and their live shows are really intense.

[McDangerous]

Dude, thanks for that, I listened to the songs and they're ****ing awesome! Kill the messenger is ridiculously cool! The dead will tell is a bit more regular metal, but their vocalist is awesome. One of the few really talented local screamers I've heard.

Black Dhalia is in Boksburg innit? If so, it's close, so I'll definitely check it out sometime!

[Machine]

I'm not really impressed with those local bands, too many local bands are doing the melodic, hardcore or deathcore thing. Seriously, they're in abundance here in Cape Town.

Here's something different, ING (Proper death metal from Cape Town). They gave me their CD for free at a gig once, it's pretty awesome. http://www.myspace.com/inghatesquad

Here are Cape Town's more decent melodic dm bands:
Mind Assault (http://www.myspace.com/mindassaulttheband)
Betray The Emissary (http://www.myspace.com/betraytheemissary)
Odian (http://www.myspace.com/odianband)

[Cleric]

Yeah, the melodic hardcore thing is overkill at this point in the local scene. I'm enjoying the stranger local acts at the moment, like Groundstar.

[ioiiooio]

Yeah, dude, that's where you're wrong. Him and Max Normal's "Die Antwoord" spearhead the Zef movement, which is all about being lame and not taking yourself so seriously (rule #6).

Ah, well that puts a very different perspective on it.

Just a note: I still don't *particularly* like that type of Hip Hop, it's just, I don't know... obnoxious. Still cool for some easy listening though.

[ZoRPA]

Thirteenth Step -A Perfect circle ,any other fans of this band on the forum?
One of my all time favourite bands!

Has anyone heard of a local band, Symphalt ? I saw them at a gig a while back and was amazed. They have a very 'Prime Circle' sound and I like that. I'm not on facebook but I heard that they are, so look it up.

[Cyberninja]

Never too late by Three Days Grace.

Heard this song in a Shawn Michael's tribute video. It's an awesome song.

[Cleric]

Oh, my word, the new Deftones songs are AWESOME. Can't wait for the album to come out.

[Mr_krinkle]

I am enjoying some awesome sega remastered music from the x-men 2 clone wars. Very awesome and it goes to show you just how awesome that game was:D

[ioiiooio]

Oh, my word, the new Deftones songs are AWESOME. Can't wait for the album to come out.
Would that be 'Diamond Eyes' and 'Rocket Skates'? If you had to choose just one, which would it be? I'm busy checking out Nokia Music Store.

Edit: Never mind, downloaded both of 'em. Pretty sweet. Funny thing, 'Rocket Skates' made me think of Bjork*. I love this guys voice.

*That could be because it's "M83 Remix" whatever that means. It has an Electro sounding background music, that coupled with his singing made me think of Bjork.

[Cleric]

His voice is stellar, took a few years to grow on me, but I love the eeriness of it. A guy at work just gave me a track called "You've Seen the Butcher". Wicked pace and chug to it. I love how they get such a rad sound without any technical lead. Just hard rif***e.

[ioiiooio]

One of my all time favourite Hip Hop groups was Binary Star, unfortunately the duo only ever made two albums ('Waterworld' and 'Masters of the Universe') before they split. Since then one of the members, known as 'One Man Army', has changed his name to 'One Be Lo'. Right now I'm listening to a pirate copy of his first solo album 'S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M.' (Sounds Of Nahshid Originate Good Rhymes And Music). I'm loving it, but the problem is it's very difficult to find his stuff. I have found S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M on kalahari.net, but can't find any of his more recent albums:

S.T.I.L.L.B.O.R.N. (Something To Interest Lo Listeners Beyond Original Recorded Networkings)
R.E.B.I.R.T.H. (Real Emcees Bring Intelligent Rhymes To Hip-Hop)

He's also got another album coming out this year 'B.A.B.Y.' (Being A Black Youth).

So I'm wondering if anyone might know where I might be able to buy his stuff? The thing is I don't have the means to download, so it would have to be a hard-copy CD.

[FaNbOy]

I bought Paramore's new album yesterday. Surprisingly, I actually like The Only Exeption more than any of the faster stuff.

[Mr_krinkle]

I have been listening to entombed and bloodbath. Very awesome bands.

[dammit]

Micheal Buble <3

[McDangerous]

Gotta say, even though I'm into the heavier stuff mostly, there's just something awesome about big-band swing. I've always loved it. Good old MB has such a smooth voice, and some really cool songs. It's Sunday driving music.

[Nferno]

Heh. I also like some swingy, loungy stuff. Well, not some, just Richard Cheese actually.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb6W-h5j3jM&feature=related

[pArkEr]

I've just started listening to 3 Doors Down, and I can't believe I've missed out on these guys! The lead's voice is amazing, he sings with such incredible emotion, it can bring a tear to your eye. I heard Here Without You ages ago, but I'm only discovering the rest now. Favourite song at the moment is Behind Those Eyes.

[McDangerous]

3 Doors Down is like Creed or Nickelback, heard one song, heard 'em all. I'm not saying it's bad music, just very background-ey. Y'know? If you were chillin' wit yer homies, and that was playing in the background it'd be fine.

Richard Cheese is ****ing awesome. So much flair.

[sualk]

Listening to "Keep Of Kalessin" - Armada

Just found this band today and they're not too bad.

Definately for fans of extreme metal.

[Dead!Raven]

I've been listening to a compilation that i got with MCR's first album. The one band, " the new London Fire" is fantastic IMO. I just can't seem to find their stuff locally :)

[L0S]

I've been listening to Between the Buried and Me lately.

I love the way that they can have that heavy metal sound and still have really awesome instrumental songs and soft songs that don't sound like metal at all.

[Cpt.Monde]

Been listening to more Metallica recently and IMO they're actually pretty good, just not the best I've heard.
Been listenin' to ''Thoughts of a Weak Minded Individual'' by Climate Control and...yeah...lovin' it :D

[pArkEr]

I'm trying to play the acoustic part of Fade to Black on my guitar. And **** me, it's hard! I'm a beginner though :)

[McDangerous]

FTB is one of those songs that 99% of beginner guitarists learn to play, along with Enter Sandman, Nothing Else Matters (the number of times I've heard that song butchered escapes human comprehension) and for the fledgling metalheads (like me back in the day) Master of Puppets. MoP is the only one I really respect guys for playing. Also, learning the lead part on FTB and nailing it is pretty frikkin' sweet.

[Domanskip]

Oorlog Frankenstein - Dans Dans Dans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5UeF0xRfEQ

What a song!

[MonGooS]

Well I got Cage The Elephant after hearing the Borderlands into song again recently. I am loving them, and the whole Punk Blues genre. Anyone know of any other good Punk Blues bands ?

[Azraphael]

Check out a local band called Them Tornadoes. They ****ing rock.

[GeometriX]

Yoav (http://www.yoavmusic.com/). His first album (Charmed and Strange). Isreali/Capetonian/Canadian (?). This album is a one-man show; all his own vocals and guitar smooshed together in the studio to create something quite amazing. Influences of Depeche Mode, Bob Dylan and The Cure; ends up sounding something like Jamiroquai/Justin Timberlake (bear with me on this)/Bjork/Dylan/Radiohead/I dunno. It's vocal electronica something. Like one of those sounds that's really tough to put your finger on, but it's very relaxed for the most part, very interesting and stupidly addictive. Not my usual kind of music but a really cool vibe if you just feel like chilling out.

Anyway, check it out. Give it a few tracks to settle into your brain.

[Mr_krinkle]

Judas Priest, Some classic metal. I really do prefer classic metal compared to the metal of today. I do like death metal and that,just not as much as the likes of Judas,Slayer and Iron maiden. But that's just me. Metal for me needs great solos, some of these death metal groups leave our solos and to me that is the best part of the song. But I am a old school metal head.

[Cleric]

Loving the new Deftones album. Many awesome tracks.

Oh, and been prepping like mad for our gig on Saturday. Details on our site http://mylifeonfire.yolasite.com/
http://mylifeonfire.yolasite.com/resources/photo.jpeg.opt501x330o0,0s501x330.jpeg

[Azraphael]

I am currently listening to Slash's new solo album, simply called Slash. I don't care what anybody says, Slash is right up there with Hendrix. Collaborating artists include Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmeister (from Motorhead), Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Chris Cornell and Fergie. Personally, I think this album is awesome, if only as a display of of his absolutely sublime skills on guitar. Top tracks include "Watch this" featuring Dave Grohl and Duff McKagen, "Beautiful Dangerous" (with Fergie), "Starlight" (with Myles Kennedy) and "Saint is a Sinner Too" with Rocco DeLuca on vocals. Awesome album, if you are a fan of the original Guns 'n Roses then check this out.

[IRnNuke]

I?m listening to The Heavy: The House That Dirt Built, Locnville: Sun in my Pocket and Gorillaz: Plastic Beach. Can't believe its Gorillaz last album.

[reape]

Lamb of God,my chemical romance nd Slipknot

[sualk]

Cradle Of Filth - Nymphetamine
Suffocation - Souls To Deny
Dimmu Borgir - In Sorte Diaboli

[wisp]

A friend lent me some stuff by a group called Blue October-really intense lyrics in there songs

[DJ Big D2]

I think Wavin Flag is one of the most awesome songs ever written and I can't believe that Fifa decided to change the Official World Cup 2010 song (Wavin Flag-AMAZING) for some random song by Shakira and Freshly Ground! At least it made the position of Official Song for the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa game (I am SOO getting that ;)
Heres a list of all the song that I think should be used in or to inspire new games:
- Wavin Flag - K'Naan feat. David Bisbal (already done, JEAHA)
- Down - Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne (How cool would that game be?!?)
- Infinity 2008 - Guru Josh Project (Imagine the endless possibilities)
- In My Head - Jason Derulo (Imagination game - hoory!)
- Replay - Iyaz (DJ spin that *beep*)
JUST IMAGINE!!!!

[McDangerous]

I think Wavin Flag is one of the most awesome songs ever written and I can't believe that Fifa decided to change the Official World Cup 2010 song (Wavin Flag-AMAZING) for some random song by Shakira and Freshly Ground! At least it made the position of Official Song for the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa game (I am SOO getting that ;)
Heres a list of all the song that I think should be used in or to inspire new games:
- Wavin Flag - K'Naan feat. David Bisbal (already done, JEAHA)
- Down - Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne (How cool would that game be?!?)
- Infinity 2008 - Guru Josh Project (Imagine the endless possibilities)
- In My Head - Jason Derulo (Imagination game - hoory!)
- Replay - Iyaz (DJ spin that *beep*)
JUST IMAGINE!!!!

WOW, I IMAGINED IT, AND MY BRAIN NEARLY EXPLODED FROM THE SHEER TERROR!!!!!!! \:D/

[DJ Big D2]

@Tieron

*Tisk tisk* the endless possiblities of having games based on songs is, well, endless! If they (don't question who or what "they" are) are allowed to turn bad movies into games and get away with it (just look at *insert movie-based game name here*) then why not be able to make awesome games based on awesome song!? I'm confused what are we arguing about again?

[McDangerous]

We're not arguing, I made a humorous comment about your post because I rather dislike the type of music you listed. It was just a joke guy :>

Games based on songs would be awesome, but I'd rather vote for:

Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Master of Puppets - Metallica

And most of all, a game (or series of games) centered around the music of Coheed & Cambria or Queen would be absolutely mind-blowing.

[Machine]

I've been listening to a ridiculous amount of Meshuggah!!!

Mostly these albums:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h81/metalguitaro/Random/MeshuggahAlbumsMix1.jpg

Catch Thirty-Three is a real gem, it's pure epic bliss filled with paradoxical lyrics, mind-numbing grooves and it's essentially one big song.

[luenardi]

Dimmu borgir : Storm Blast

FTW!

[Rah_Skill]

These bands are currently in my playlist:

The Higher
Hawthorne Heights (I'm not emo...)
Hinder
Pillar
Dead Poetic
Burn Halo
Black Stone Cherry

[InVaderZIM]

Drum and bass and Dubstep are the order of the day for me...Nu:tone, Danny Byrd, Goldie, Netsky, B-Complex, Ambisonicz, Logistics, Rusko, London Electricity etc...

[ZoRPA]

Has anyone heard of a local band, Symphalt ?

SymphAlt (http://www.wix.com/symphalt/symphalt)

[The Monster]

METAL, METAL, METAL!! And some other cool stuff here and there that isn't metal... Like punk rock...

Arch Enemy and DevilDriver are getting more attention than usually this year. Also, I started listening to Dimmu Borgir last year, and giving them more of a shot this year. Their In Sorte Diaboli album in particular is getting a lot of attention. Especially the songs The Sacralegious Scorn, The Serpentine Offering and The Chosen Legacy (fastest drumming I've ever heard).

Enjoying DevilDriver's 2009 album, Pray For Villains, and can't wait for their 2010 album to come out (it's due out in October). Rediscovered a few songs I forgot about as I got older, like Papercut from Linkin Park and Show Me How To Live from Audioslave.

[McDangerous]

I don't know how people can listen to Dimmu. The guy's voice is akin to a protly bastard stepping on a pig repeatedly. I friggin' hate 'em. Maybe more because of the whole "we're so metal 'coz we worship satan lulzorz" idiocy. They're the type of band that makes non-metal boertjie tannies want to pray for you and ****. Please, it's so fake.

Dicks

/Another-music-rant

[Cleric]

Just as an update: My Life on Fire played Boston Rock Lounge last weekend and had a rad first gig. Lots of support from friends, and had a good response from guys who didn't know us as well.
Next gig is 22 May at Back2Basix. Details on www.mylifeonfire.yolasite.com

Oh, and this:
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1273238622069262500.jpg (http://www.imagechicken.com)

[Nferno]

Just as an update: My Life on Fire played Boston Rock Lounge last weekend and had a rad first gig. Lots of support from friends, and had a good response from guys who didn't know us as well.
Next gig is 22 May at Back2Basix. Details on www.mylifeonfire.yolasite.com

Oh, and this:
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1273238622069262500.jpg (http://www.imagechicken.com)

Post moar songs on LastFm.

Thank you,
The fans.

[Cleric]

Will do. We're spending some time in the studio to lay more live tracks down in June.

[Azraphael]

Cleric, just listened to your song "After Hope". To be blatantly honest, and this is just my opinion, the music is sounding really good. But, and for me it's a big but, the vocals are not sounding as good as they could be. I don't think it is a vocalist issue, I think it is a production issue. At times your vocalist sounds awesome while at others he starts to sound flat, like I said though, I think it is a production issue. Other than that it's sounding really, really good if you guys ever decide to do a tour down to CT lemme know, I'd dig to come check you guys out. Overall what kind of sound are you going for? I am definitely picking up a bit of (insert specific flavour) metal mixed with a progressive rock kinda vibe. Link to some more tunes please, just not last.fm, my account there is kaputten.

[Cleric]

Yeah, it was a live recording a couple months back, so we did 3 live takes and took the best of them. Vocalist has been working really hard on improving as well, and is sounding leagues better than on the recordings.
Shot for the input though!

[Azraphael]

Well then that should only strengthen it. Like I said, I believe it was more a production issue not a talent one ;)

[Signor 65]

Listening to Opeth, Miss May I, Bring Me The Horizon, The Devil Wears Prada, Parkway Drive (especially Anasasis Xenophontis), Asking Alexandria, Alesana and a few others.

And I am also listning to some local PE based bands, such as Amery-Liszt, Dreaming of July, Dom and Those Other Guys and The Weekend Was Murder. Recently had a battle of the bands at my highschool, they were all there. IT WAS EPIC.

[Saberfan123]

I'm currently listening to real old stuff: Billy Joel, HUGE fan of Bruce Springsteen. Also listening to older Green Day and Blink 182.

[sualk]

Currently listening to Bullet For My Valentine - Fever.

I also can't wait for my copy of the new Deftones album to be delivered tomorrow :)

[Cleric]

Quitedigging the new Demon Hunter. Getting the new Slash album tomorrow \o/

[Dead!Raven]

Currently listening to Bullet For My Valentine - Fever.



What do you think? I personally think they are getting progressively better each album, but they aren't really anything special as of yet. I really want these guys to do well.

[pArkEr]

Got the A State of Trance 2010 Album and OMG it is orgasm-inducing! 2009 had some great tracks but I can't even remember them at the moment.

Favourite tracks:

Sun In the Winter
Lovers Lane (Orjan Nilsen is just amazing)
Days of Wonder
Trapeze
Ancient World

I seriously wish more people listened to trance ;_;

[biogod]

At this moment... I am into project 86 and heaven shall burn with a dash of lam of god

[sualk]

What do you think? I personally think they are getting progressively better each album, but they aren't really anything special as of yet. I really want these guys to do well.

I have to agree with you on that one.

They are slowly getting into their own style.
BFMV definitely get better each album.

The only other band(for now),I can compare the maturity in music is Disturbed.

They take the best of what they did on previous albums and then make one kick ass album in the end.

[McDangerous]

Just as an update: My Life on Fire played Boston Rock Lounge last weekend and had a rad first gig. Lots of support from friends, and had a good response from guys who didn't know us as well.
Next gig is 22 May at Back2Basix. Details on www.mylifeonfire.yolasite.com

Oh, and this:
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1273238622069262500.jpg (http://www.imagechicken.com)

Dude, that pic made me miss performing live like you can't believe. It totally reminds me of the one gig we did at the KEG in Kempton Park. It's just such an amazing feeling rocking out and having the crowd react to what you're doing.

Congrats on the gig, hope it's the start of big things man.

[MrDeVil_909]

Just as an update: My Life on Fire played Boston Rock Lounge last weekend and had a rad first gig. Lots of support from friends, and had a good response from guys who didn't know us as well.
Next gig is 22 May at Back2Basix. Details on www.mylifeonfire.yolasite.com

Oh, and this:
http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1273238622069262500.jpg (http://www.imagechicken.com)

That's around the corner from me. Will try be there.

Rediscovering my long lost MetalHead.

Current rotation:
All That Remains - The Fall of Ideals (Got it for Sic, Thanks GH)
DevilDriver - Fury of our Maker's Hand (What I always wanted Coal Chamber to be)
The Dillinger Escape Plan - Option Paralysis (Holy ****! Mathcore!)
Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet? (No opinion yet, picked it up today)

[Azraphael]

Getting the new Slash album tomorrow \o/

Awesome, awesome album. The man is a legend.

[sualk]

Just received the new Deftones album(Diamond Eyes) and have to say that it's the best album they have released.

Love this band.

I'm dying to get my hands on the new KoRn album in July.
Counting down the days.

[Cleric]

I LOVE the new Deftones. Rocket Skates and You dont know the butcher are two of the best tracks they've ever made. There's a definite White Pony feel to some of the songs as well. And the guitar tone is stellar!

[Fallen]

Brand New - Daisy ... their second best album after "God and the Devil is raging inside me".

[Die Jason]

Went to the Jack Parow album launch last night, he puts up a good show. There were guest artists too like JR and Francois van Coke, awesome evening.

[biogod]

Does any one know where I can get hold of more heaven shall burn? I have one album and really need the rest. And also I am interested in S.A metal core bands.

[Dead!Raven]

Does any one know where I can get hold of more heaven shall burn? I have one album and really need the rest. And also I am interested in S.A metal core bands.

Eish. It's really hard getting metal in SA that isn't slipknot or Trivium. I would suggest buying online.

[McDangerous]

Eish. It's really hard getting metal in SA that isn't slipknot or Trivium. I would suggest buying online.

That's because they're awesome! \:D/

But seriously, my local Look & Listen here in Boksburg has quite a large selection of metal. Seriously. Obviously not huge, but it's the biggest one I've seen in a South African shop!

I'm absolutely in love with Coheed & Cambria atm. They're just, so, ****ing, AWESOME! Their song writing, their technique. They're so individual and unique and just rad.

Also, Judas Priest. I'm 98.76% sure that if I ever had to play Night Crawler and/or Painkiller live in a band and nail it, I would die, since my purpose on earth had been fulfilled. Man, they're so cool. And the solo in Painkiller... It's just ridiculous. It's the perfect solo!

[sualk]

I wish that local music stores would release rock/metal albums exactly the same day as they do in the UK.

I'm quite disappointed with Musica and Look & Listen for not having a bigger section for these kind of genres.

When I was in the UK and they have a music shop called HMV(best shop you can get).

I miss those days of going into a shop and get an album on the day of release :(

Nowadays I just shop online at Take 2 and import whatever Metal albums I'm looking for.

[Rah_Skill]

^ Friend of mine was complaining about release dates. Godsmack's new album released on his birthday (4th May) but is yet to make it to any shops here in Durban.

[biogod]

Import sucks when you don’t have a credit card. I got one heaven shall burn album from look and listen, But it’s just so nice that I need more! It is stuck on me like fungus

[Die Jason]

Godsmack's new album released on his birthday (4th May) but is yet to make it to any shops here in Durban

Available from Take2's More USA section for R168 today, see here (http://more.take2.co.za/moreusa-the-oracle-b003b8nv90.html)


Import sucks when you don?t have a credit card. I got one heaven shall burn album from look and listen, But it?s just so nice that I need more! It is stuck on me like fungus

Take2 accepts bank deposits. And here (http://more.take2.co.za/usa?deptname=Music&qsearch=Heaven+shall+burn) are search results for Heaven Shall Burn

[biogod]

Available from Take2's More USA section for R168 today, see here (http://more.take2.co.za/moreusa-the-oracle-b003b8nv90.html)



Take2 accepts bank deposits. And here (http://more.take2.co.za/usa?deptname=Music&qsearch=Heaven+shall+burn) are search results for Heaven Shall Burn

U ****ing rock bro!!!! Thank you

[Rah_Skill]

I tried to tell him about shopping online but he went on and on like a noob, so I'm guessing online shopping is a no.

Thanks for the link, I will inform him.

[sualk]

Online shopping is definately the way to go if you are sick and tired of waiting for your favourite bands album gets released.

I take my hat off to Take 2 and Kalahari for imports from the UK and USA.

[McDangerous]

Just saw BFMV's new album on Kalahari...

Tee-Hee!

\:D/

EDIT: What an epic emoticon failure that was!

[Nferno]

!!!!!!!! (http://www.lamb-of-god.com/)

Lamb of God Hourglass sets for sale:

Hourglass: The Deluxe Set.
The Collector's Set including The 3 CD Anthology,
The Vinyl Box Set, and a Linen bound 144 page
book of the Art of Lamb of God as created by
K3n Adams.
-$259.99

Hourglass: The USB Box Set.
All 6 Lamb of God Studio Albums on
individual USB drives in a cigarette box shaped
collectors package. Includes Burn the Priest,
New American Gospel, As The Palaces Burn,
Ashes of the Wake, and Wrath.
-$99.99

Holy crap, that Deluxe Set looks so damn good.

Edit: GOOD LORD HOW COULD I HAVE MISSED THIS?!

Hourglass: The SUPER DELUXE Set.
The Collector's Set including The 3 CD Anthology,
The Vinyl Box Set, and a Linen bound 144 page
book of the Art of Lamb of God, a Mark Morton
Jackson Dominio D2 Signature Series, a 4x6 Pure
American Metal Flag, an Hourglass sticker and a
signed 8x10 in a personalized Lamb of God
Coffin Case.
-$999.99

[Die Jason]

For those of you who are looking for hard-to-find music, have you tried buying digitally?

Yes, I know its not the same as having a physical CD, flipping through the booklet etc. But if it's hard to find, who not go digital?

For Nokia owners, you can try their online store, new albums cost R100. I buy some songs every now and again, download to my PC (you can listen to tracks on your PC by using the Nokia OVI Player), and transfer to my phone.

Then there's iTunes for Ipod owners, and there are a lot of sites where you can buy MP3s from (even Amazon is selling MP3s).

[Devine.Insanity]

Been listening to some nerdcore lol. very interesting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZaqOg5Illw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmx6Q0YLH8A&feature=related

[sualk]

Trivium - Ascendancy;
Job For A Cowboy - Ruination and
Korn - Self-titled.

[Mr_krinkle]

Earthworm jim ost-Level 5.

[Ruandre]

Creedence Clearwater Revival – Someday Never Comes ♥

[McDangerous]

CCR is just legendary in general man. Fortunate Son is my personal favorite. Brilliant band!

In the spirit of exam time, and thus utter boredom, I waded through our CD collection again, and found some old albums that I hadn't listened to in a while. Boston, man oh man, Boston is awesome! I haven't heard Foreplay/Long Time in about 10 years, and now that I actually play music and appreciate it, I adore it. It shot up to my no.1 song of all time slot instantly. Awesome stuff.

Also, I discovered my old Greenday album, Dookie, which reminded me why I liked Greenday in the first place. They used to be a clear cut, solid sounding punk band. No super commercial Pop Rock. Aaaah, Basket Case, how you remind me of a time when the world was but a mere bunch of corporate douchebags, and Rage Against The Machine was a lifestyle, not a band.

Also found Guns 'n Roses' Appetite for Destruction. Slash is a legend man, and that is a legendary album. Paradise city, Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child 'O Mine, all fantastic songs.

[Rah_Skill]

Guns 'n Roses, imo, has the best guitar solo of all time. Though I think Fort Minor's bass remix in the intro to SCOM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY8yStDiUTs) kinda sounds better. :P


Just thought I'd share what I found today. You know Dragonforce? Of course you do, well back in 2000 their guitarist formed a Ninja Metal band called Shadow Warriors (http://music.singemfrc.com/artist/dragonforce.html#ninja). Check out the link, their 4 songs (sadly only made one demo) are free to download.

However, if you already own Dragonforce's Ultra Beatdown, you can hear their work. "Feel The Fire" has been remastered and re-released as "Strike of the Ninja"

[Rah_Skill]

Guns 'n Roses, imo, has the best guitar solo of all time. Though I think Fort Minor's bass remix in the intro to SCOM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY8yStDiUTs) kinda sounds better. :P


Just thought I'd share what I found today. You know Dragonforce? Of course you do, well back in 2000 their guitarist formed a Ninja Metal band called Shadow Warriors (http://music.singemfrc.com/artist/dragonforce.html#ninja). Check out the link, their 4 songs (sadly only made one demo) are free to download.

However, if you already own Dragonforce's Ultra Beatdown, you can hear their work. "Feel The Fire" has been remastered and re-released as "Strike of the Ninja"

[L0S]

I've lately been listening to Asking Alexandria, and have fallen in love with their music.
Its Metalcore/techno and as strange as it might sound, its awesome.
The music is simple, but is so well written, it sounds amazing.

The vocalist can not only just growl and scream well, but can also sing very well.

I would recogmend you people to listen to it.
Start off with "If You Can't Ride Two Horses At Once....You Should Get Out Of The Circus"
Or "A Single Moment Of Sincerity"

[Ruandre]

This:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n239/skullhozer/trio.jpg

Yeah, yeah - laugh; but the vocal harmonies are exquisite! :P

[McDangerous]

lol, thanks for that Ruandre, that makes my ABBA listening seem a bajillion times less ghey! \:D/

Seriously though, whatever tickles your fancy. I've got some Merle Haggard on my PC that I listen to every once in a while. Just to fill those in who don't know good ol' Merle, he was incarcerated when he was 21 since he got involved in the seedy underworld of alcohol and gambling addiction, but the governor of the state ol' Merle was imprisoned in liked the music he wrote while in prison so much he gave him a full pardon!

http://sunrecords.com/store/images/Haggard%20-%20SRC-CD%206010.jpg

Just look at those bad-****ing-ass lamb chops man, how can you not like the guy?

(I'm so growing a pair of those...)

[Rah_Skill]

The most epic album name evar.

Okie From Muskogee.

Holy **** tits I came.

[Mr_krinkle]

The first metallica album. Kill em all
I love thrash metal,the speed the energy is what I enjoy the most.

Seek and destroy,my first guitar rift I learnt.

[OllieTheDog]

RAge against Machine-A legend of a metal band

[McDangerous]

RATM isn't reeeeally metal, but they are an awesome band. Sleep now in the Fire is one of the most powerful rock songs ever, and the music video was insane.

I love Kill 'em All as well Mr Krinkle, since Dave Mustaine was still the lead guitarist. He was (and to this day is) a much better, more skillfull and just all-round more badass guitar player than Kirk Hammet could ever wish to be. Kirk led Metallica to the whole bluesy (****) saga with Load and Reload. Metal Militia is my personal favorite off that album. That song made me do my first tremolo pick, and I dig doing it to this day.

[Mr_krinkle]

RATM isn't reeeeally metal, but they are an awesome band. Sleep now in the Fire is one of the most powerful rock songs ever, and the music video was insane.

I love Kill 'em All as well Mr Krinkle, since Dave Mustaine was still the lead guitarist. He was (and to this day is) a much better, more skillfull and just all-round more badass guitar player than Kirk Hammet could ever wish to be. Kirk led Metallica to the whole bluesy (****) saga with Load and Reload. Metal Militia is my personal favorite off that album. That song made me do my first tremolo pick, and I dig doing it to this day.

Dave has a new guitarist called chris broderick and my god he is even better than dave.

Slayer's angel of death was the first song I learnt to tremolo pick. I love slayers earlier albums.

[nukehead]

Man I just recently discovered Eagles of Death Metal. Why didn't anyone tell me about them?

So I have been listening to their dirty rock for the past couple weeks.

[Dead!Raven]

Oh my God. Winds of Plague.


"I stand before you as a sinner.
A mother ****ing heathen dragged face first down the road of treason.
Bound for the bowels of hell I'm always one step out of reach from the hand of God." - From Forged in Fire


"I'm going to cut you open like a ****ing pig, peel away the flesh and drain out your veins.
This time you will not forget the images of those you have denied.
**** you, get the **** out, my face will be the last thing you see.
You better mark my words." - From The Impaler

I don't think I've heard an angrier band. Ever. They make Cannibal Corpse look like school girls.

[Ruandre]

I used to love angry metal (like Pantera's Walk, for example, it has great energy and the vocals are actually not as rubbish as most metal vocals are nowadays), but I just can't stand listening to metal these days ? it's either all emo or juvenile and stupid like bad hip-hop. My respect for the genre has gradually been lowering over the last couple of years. Sure, there are still a couple of fun bands, but overall the genre is pretty ****ty :/


I don't think I've heard an angrier band. Ever. They make Cannibal Corpse look like school girls.That's not angry, that's just stupid and emo - and it sounds like it was written by a 13-year old guy with self-esteem issues.

[echo]

I'm listening to a little bit of Pendulum and a lot of Equilibrium. Apart from the growling vocals I absolutely love their tunes (Equilibrium). Folk Metal is my new favorite music genre.

[Dead!Raven]

I used to love angry metal (like Pantera's Walk, for example, it has great energy and the vocals are actually not as rubbish as most metal vocals are nowadays), but I just can't stand listening to metal these days – it's either all emo or juvenile and stupid like bad hip-hop. My respect for the genre has gradually been lowering over the last couple of years. Sure, there are still a couple of fun bands, but overall the genre is pretty ****ty :/

That's not angry, that's just stupid and emo - and it sounds like it was written by a 13-year old guy with self-esteem issues.

No, emo would be something along the lines of Videotape by Radiohead. When somebody comes up to you and say they want to cut you open like a ****ing pig do you honestly think they sit there at night crying and listening to " you're beautiful" By James Blunt.

It's all good that you don't like metal, it's your opinion, and yes most mainstream metal has forgotten the point of metal, but you really can't judge an entire genre on one or two popular bands like Korn, BMTH, Bullet or Killswitch. Metal is such a diverse genre and it's quite silly to say that "it's either all emo or juvenile and stupid like bad hip-hop..." It shows how much of the genre you have actually explored.

And please, share with me some angry lyrics then. Some genuinely angry lyrics.

[Nferno]

And please, share with me some angry lyrics then. Some genuinely angry lyrics.

Not angry, but beautifully saddistic.


I just got the news today you were dying,
Hot Damn! We're already partying.
But please, before you have to leave,
Let me tell you a few last things.

Suffer, unto me.
Indulge, my every need.

I don't want to meet you halfway.
I've always despised this ****ing place.

Suffer, unto me.
Indulge, my every need.

I'm not offering you my way.
I'm kicking you down the ****ing highway.

Get one thing straight from the get go,
I truly don't give a **** about you.
I never have and I never will,
Each day you breathe it's more time to kill.

Get one thing true from the get go,
I truly don't give a **** about you.
I never have and I never will,
Each day you breathe it's more time to kill.

I never have and I never will.
I never have and I never will.

****, Your, World, Up.

God Damn!

Your,
Last,
Breath,
I'll take it now.

Your,
Last,
Breath,
I'll take it now.

Your,
Last,
Breath,
I'll rip it away,
And haunt your dreams in your final sleep.

(You can wish in one hand and **** in the other and see which one filled up first
your numbers come up and it sure as hell ain't a lucky one, son.)

Get one thing straight from the get go,
I truly don't give a **** about you.
I never have and I never will,
Each day you breathe it's more time to kill.

Get one thing straight from the get go,
I truly don't give a **** about you.
I never have and I never will,
Each day you breathe it's more time to kill.

I never have,
I never will,
Never will.

I never have,
I never will,
Never will.

[Azraphael]

Mostly been listening to the new Pendulum album, "Immersion". It is a little more melodic than their first two albums, even going so far as to incorporate a little synth work. To be perfectly honest, after In Silico, I was expecting more from them. Don't get me wrong, it is still an incredible album and it is still early days, but it was always going to be difficult to top "Propane Nightmares" and "The Tempest" from In Silico.

@Echo - If you are enjoying "folk-metal", check out a band called Volbeat. They play a fusion of early rock 'n' roll, heavy metal and rockabilly and are inspired by Metallica, Social Distortion, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. You may find something you like.

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[Wah]

Just discovered Sonic Syndicate and I must say... OH MY GOD. These guys are absolutely the best Melodic Death Metal band out there at the moment.
What do you guys think?

[zom813]

I've been listening to a lot of DragonForce lately. The face-melting solos are what hooked me at first, but I'm slowly learning to enjoy the vocals of ZP Theart too.

My favourites at the moment are:
• Heroes of Our Time
• Operation Ground and Pound
• Strike of the Ninja
• Storming the Burning Fields
• Valley of the Damned

And I really enjoyed watching the music video of Heroes of Our Time. It's very well done imo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRt54xjIq7w (Embedding was disabled)

[H3R3T1C]

Bought the new Bullet For My Valentine album "FEVER" absolutely brilliant...

[sualk]

Suicide Silence - No Time To Bleed.

[w00tman]

Jimi Hendrix Discography.

Old Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock & Blues! :)

[Mr_krinkle]

Here is my fav song from slayer


1. Angel Of Death

[Lyrics & Music - Hanneman]

Auschwitz, the meaning of pain
The way that I want you to die
Slow death, immense decay
Showers that cleanse you of your life
Forced in
Like cattle
You run
Stripped of
Your life's worth
Human mice, for the Angel of Death
Four hundred thousand more to die
Angel of Death
Monarch to the kingdom of the dead
Sadistic, surgeon of demise
Sadist of the noblest blood

Destroying, without mercy
To benefit the Aryan race

Surgery, with no anesthesia
Feel the knife pierce you intensely
Inferior, no use to mankind
Strapped down screaming out to die
Angel of Death
Monarch to the kingdom of the dead
Infamous butcher,
Angel of Death

Pumped with fluid, inside your brain
Pressure in your skull begins pushing through your eyes
Burning flesh, drips away
Test of heat burns your skin, your mind starts to boil
Frigid cold, cracks your limbs
How long can you last
In this frozen water burial?
Sewn together, joining heads
Just a matter of time
'Til you rip yourselves apart
Millions laid out in their
Crowded tombs
Sickening ways to achieve
The holocaust
Seas of blood, bury life
Smell your death as it burns
Deep inside of you
Abacinate, eyes that bleed
Praying for the end of
Your wide awake nightmare
Wings of pain, reach out for you
His face of death staring down,
Your blood running cold
Injecting cells, dying eyes
Feeding on the screams of
The mutants he's creating
Pathetic harmless victims
Left to die
Rancid Angel of Death
Flying free

[LEADS: HANNEMAN, KING, HANNEMAN, KING, HANNEMAN]

Angel of Death
Monarch to the kingdom of the dead
Infamous butcher,
Angel of Death

Angel of Death

And This song called my name is mud is just so strange

My name is Mud
Not to be confused with Bill or Jack or Pete or Dennis
My name is mud and it's always been
'Cause I'm the most boring sons-a-bitch you've ever seen
I dress in blue-yes navy blue
From head to toe I'm rather drab except my patent shoes
I make 'em shine, well most the time
'Cept today my feet are troddin' on by this friend of mine
Six foort two and rude as hell
I got to get him in the ground before he starts to smell
My name is Mud

My name is Mud, but call me Alowishus Devadander Abercrombie
That's long for Mud so I've been told
Told that by this sonsabitch that lies before me bloated blue and cold
I've got my pride, I drink my wine
I'd drink the finest except I haven't earned a dime in several months
Or were it years
The breath on that fat bastard could bring any man to tears
We had our words, a common spat
So I kissed him upside the cranium with an aluminum baseball bat
My name is Mud

This whole song is sang in a deep southern accent.

[Cleric]

My Life On Fire are playing at Back2Basix this Thursday (24 June), along with Riddlebreak, and our good friends 40 Day Journey. Gig starts at around 20:30, and R30 gets you in. All support will be greatly appreciated.
As always, check out our website (My Life On Fire (mylifeonfire.yolasite.com)) for details on the band, demos, as well as our Purevolume and Facebook pages.

[Ruandre]

I'll Get You High (Live Bootleg) by Liz Phair


Saw your car, so I know you're here
It's been such a long time, looking totally weird
But I don't remember why
Pull the trigger and die

What a beautiful day for a drive
Not a cloud left in the sky
Why don't you give me a ride to the studio
I'll get you high
I'll get you high

[sung to the tune of the Flintstones theme:]
Bimbo, meet the bimbo
She's a modern stone-age family
Drowned out, thrown out of Glencoe
She's a face without a history
Now that cat will stay out for the night
Fred gets in a terrifying fight
We all back down and beg him not tonight
Come in the living room and dry your eyes
Dry your eyes

In that old familiar valley
Where I have dumped my heavy load
Mom and Dad sit back in the loveseat
From too much loss, from too much hope

What a beautiful day for a drive
Not a cloud left in the sky
Why don't you give me a ride to the studio
I'll get you high
I'll get you high

and Jeremy Engle also by Liz Phair


Jeremy Engle
Lives in a tangled
Rent controlled apartment
With his communist family
There are books all around them
The dining room table is lacquered
With news clippings
Yellowing badly
They argue at dinner
His brother's friends drop by
To throw a line in or two
About Tolstoy
They all play guitar
And they're all very far away
In their own minds
From the upper west side
Of manhattan
I never got past his
Googly eyes
That looked at me sadly
In mocking surprise
The way a lord looks at his placemat
Or a stain on his tie
It never happened for me
And Jeremy Engle though
Wanted to step through that portal
And try on that other dimension
Of high high browism
Jeremy's hair and brow
Grow very high
And no not I
I'm more of a napkin
Not blessed with the vision
Beyond how I'm matching
The china and wine
Now there are the Engles
Skewering men
And chewing through
Six pounds of venison
I bet they they shot up
In upstate New York
At their uncle's
Jeremy needs me
To wipe off his eye
Some gelatinous thingy
That his brother's rebuttaling
Mouthful let fly
Sometimes all you need is a napkin
Sometimes all you need is a napkin

I LOVE her early stuff!

Edit: Haha:


He said he liked to do it backwards
I said, "That's just fine with me,
That way we can **** and watch TV."

from Chopsticks

[Ruandre]

*bump*

You Owe Me Nothing In Return - Alanis Morissette


I'll give you countless amounts of outright acceptance if you want it
I will give you encouragement to choose the path that you want if you need it
You can speak of anger and doubts your fears and freak outs and I'll hold it
You can share your so-called shame filled accounts of times in your life and I won't judge it
(and there are no strings attached to it)

You owe me nothing for giving the love that I give
You owe me nothing for caring the way that I have
I give you thanks for receiving it's my privilege
And you owe me nothing in return

You can ask for space for yourself and only yourself and I'll grant it
You can ask for freedom as well or time to travel and you'll have it
You can ask to live by yourself or love someone else and I'll support it
You can ask for anything you want anything at all and I'll understand it
(and there are no strings attached to it)

You owe me nothing for giving the love that I give
You owe me nothing for caring the way that I have
I give you thanks for receiving it's my privilege
And you owe me nothing in return

I bet you're wondering when the next payback shoe will eventually drop
I bet you're wondering when my conditional police will force you to cough up
I bet you wonder how far you have now danced you way back into debt
This is the only kind of love as I understand it that there really is

You can express your deepest of truths even if it means I'll lose you and I'll hear it
You can fall into the abyss on your way to your bliss I'll empathize with
You can say that you have to skip town to chase your passion and I'll hear it
You can even hit rock bottom have a mid-life crisis and I'll hold it
(and there are no strings attached)

You owe me nothing for giving the love that I give
You owe me nothing for caring the way that I have
I give you thanks for receiving it's my privilege
And you owe me nothing in return

Wow, what a great love song.

[Domanskip]

Ratatat. I cant believe I hadn't heard of these guys. Its hard to describe their stuff. Its pure, instrumental bliss though with the most awesome atmosphere ever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatat
Seriously, give these guys a listen!

[Cleric]

Loving the new Parkway Drive (Deep Bluie). These guys seem to just get better and better.

[sualk]

Avenged Sevenfold - Avenged Sevenfold;
Atreyu - Congregation Of The Damned;
Megadeth - Endgame

[wisp]

I cant stop listening to Blue October, check out these lyrics -totally intense


The End Lyrics

Here alone, standing barefoot in our lawn,
Worms squeezing their way through my toes
Tonight that's how it goes.
I'm at your window kneeling quiet,
I thought at least I'd maybe try to get your head right your heart right
"Let him go!"

Then through the glass I see your dress fall to the floor as he embraces every inch of you
The woman I adore.
I can't believe the way you're bending
Can't believe this neverending moaning asking him for more
Begging him for more

How far will I go to make it feel right?
"Come home"
I have to fix this on my own
Replace my heart,
Cause I'm convinced mine broke the day I let us end
Replace my heart,
I don't wanna live by coping, I'm done with hoping.....end

I creeped in close enough to see the way he touched her,
From her feet across her knees, inside her sweetest spot
He pleased and pleased her.
I turned around and tried to take control, but no control was capable
It was a centerfold of how less than low can possibly go.

I squeezed the life into my brain
Like pushing knives into a vein
I've gotta get, I said I've gotta get inside
So to the back window I crawl in silent
Standing in the darkness of my living room
This used to be my home

How far will I go to make it feel right?
"Come home"
I'm moving forward to the bedroom door
Replace my heart
Cause I'm convinced mine broke the day I let us end
Replace my heart
I don't wanna live by coping, I'm done with hoping...end

I turn the doorknob with two fingers to be slow enough to sneak into the room among the corner darkness gloom
I had to see this happening.
He pushed himself so deep inside her clapping rang and bounced off every wooden walled room
And that's when all went silent blank except for the color red
As I walked calmly numbing paralyzed beside the bed
I said "I know I'm not allowed to be here. I just had to see how good your new man really ****s you. Cause you both been ****ing me."

"So now I planned the last thing you can both do as a pair
I tie both blindfolds tight around your ****ing eyes to blind your stare
I don't want to alarm you, but I figured we could end this in what seems easy quick and painless
Man, so I'll get down to business
I choose you first, there's a gun, it's at your head
So laugh at me one more time but keep your face inside the bed
You sit and watch me while I do this **** and learn from what I've said."
I ****ed the pistol pulled the trigger, and all I saw was red

How far will I go to make it feel right?
"Come home"
I have to fix this on my own

Then the screaming oh the screaming
It's nice to see you scared
Of such a weak and stupid husband
Who knows you never really cared
I'll leave you with a question that I need to hear from your head
Was all this worth it knowing you have just seconds left to live?

Now think about your answer, as you lay face down on the bed
I ****ed the pistol pulled the trigger and all I saw was red
I gently stroke her arm as she lies lifeless on her back
Then placed the barrel in my mouth
All I saw was black.

[pArkEr]

Anyone know of a Romanian singer called Inna?

I suggest everybody youtube Inna - Amazing. Awesome song, awesome video... and she's pretty damn hot :P