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Post by drhickman1983 on Jan 17, 2024 20:31:13 GMT
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Jan 18, 2024 18:53:50 GMT
Another run through The Atlas Moth's second album. Still very little to complain about and still a joy to listen to.
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Jan 28, 2024 19:49:48 GMT
Indukti: They had Nils Frykdahl on as a guest musician for this song.
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Post by JonFE on Jan 29, 2024 7:49:57 GMT
If you've got the appetite for some great prog metal, TEMIC's debut "Terror Management Theory" could be just what the chef ordered:
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Post by drhickman1983 on Jan 31, 2024 17:19:54 GMT
New Midnight. Fucking love these guys.
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Post by stixxuk on Feb 1, 2024 12:28:15 GMT
New Midnight. Fucking love these guys.
Tempted to go to the London show with high command (even if I only saw the latter live a few months ago). Should be fun, the hangover might not be! |
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Post by rhaegyr on Feb 1, 2024 12:49:46 GMT
Hoping to get tickets for Deafheaven in Leeds as they're playing Sunbather in its entirety - would love to see it.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Feb 1, 2024 13:37:54 GMT
stixxukSaw Midnight last year, really phenomenal live. Would strongly recommend seeing them if it's an option.
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Post by stixxuk on Feb 2, 2024 11:45:42 GMT
It is, although at New Cross Inn which is something of a pain in the ass for me to get to. Definitely keen to see them though!
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Feb 2, 2024 19:09:06 GMT
Samael: Electronic Industrial Metal.
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Feb 4, 2024 13:40:55 GMT
Madder Mortem have recently released another album: "Old Eyes, New Heart".
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Post by Ulythium on Feb 5, 2024 21:44:36 GMT
Cross-posted with the '...Currently Listening...' thread: the debut single from Kerry King of Slayer fame!
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Post by drhickman1983 on Feb 5, 2024 23:43:54 GMT
It's pretty cool but I still think King should just not bother with solos. Can't help but think they often come across as the Guitar equivalent of the Moon Knight "random bullshit go!" meme.
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Post by Ulythium on Feb 5, 2024 23:58:21 GMT
Maybe I've been desensitized by hearing too many of Greg Ginn's wanky "free jazz" solos, but I think King's work is pretty solid here. I'm definitely hyped for the album now - shame it's not out 'til May!
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Post by drhickman1983 on Feb 6, 2024 0:22:20 GMT
To be fair it's not the worst solo from him, but it's literally all I can think now.
Solid rhythm riffs though, don't get me wrong, sounds like it'll be great album
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Post by simple on Feb 6, 2024 0:42:13 GMT
Kerry wasn’t mucking about with that line-up either; Phil Demmel, Paul Bostoph, the singer out of Death Angel. Can’t argue that he hasn’t built himself a real thrash machine.
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Post by Duffking on Feb 6, 2024 9:56:40 GMT
Just sounds like latter day slayer to me. Technically competent but it just washes right over me.
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Post by stixxuk on Feb 6, 2024 12:52:09 GMT
Looking forward to seeing Kerry King and friends performing robust Slayer "covers" when they inevitably come and play Bloodstock next year
The "KK's Priest" of thrash?
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2024 17:51:22 GMT
The new Saxon is a solid effort for fans of NWOBHM.
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Post by Ulythium on Feb 8, 2024 17:57:07 GMT
Just sounds like latter day slayer to me. Technically competent but it just washes right over me.
To be honest, that's how I feel about Slayer in general - I like them a lot, and no other thrash band matches up, but their albums are pretty interchangeable for me.
If I'm in the mood to listen to them, I can put on any of their stuff and it'll scratch the itch just fine. King's solo album will be no different.
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Post by Duffking on Feb 8, 2024 18:03:56 GMT
That's fair, there's just a rawness and intensity that feels genuine in their earlier/classic records, where in their latter ones it's like they were kind of just regurgitating it from a formula. It's hard to say exactly *why* the vibe is off, but it's the same way with latter day Metallica.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Feb 8, 2024 18:03:57 GMT
I guess I'm similar. I don't mind latter day Slayer, but I struggle I really recall any individual songs post Seasons in the Abyss.
But with that in mind I'll pretty much just revert to Reign in Blood as it has songs I can remember. Later albums are interchangeable.
Oh except Diabolus in Musica. That did stand out, but not in a good way.
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Post by Duffking on Feb 8, 2024 18:05:04 GMT
The new Saxon is a solid effort for fans of NWOBHM. Satan and Saxon both doing much better modern releases than Maiden for my money. Speaking of Satan, their guitarist is also in this band which is great: |
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Post by Rich on Feb 8, 2024 18:40:12 GMT
The new Saxon is a solid effort for fans of NWOBHM. Satan and Saxon both doing much better modern releases than Maiden for my money. I like that there's room for both. I admire Maiden for continually changing their sound and doing what they enjoy. And I admire Saxon for putting it the same stuff they were 40 years ago and enjoying that too. |
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Post by simple on Feb 9, 2024 11:59:41 GMT
I know I’ve already mentioned it before but Michael Hann’s oral history of NWOBHM Denim & Leather is well worth reading if you’re into the music or just like rock histories. Very funny and informative account of what happens when a load of lads in their early 20s get drunk and form bands to try and escape working in factories.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Feb 9, 2024 17:28:08 GMT
Stumbled across this band as a small local venue is hosting them in April, and thought I'd check them out. Sludge / doom with dirty electronic elements.
Think I might give them a go live, quite like it.
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Post by ToomuchFluffy on Feb 12, 2024 12:28:37 GMT
New one by Madder Mortem: After two listens I do like it, but it seems to fall off after the first half.
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Post by Tuffty on Feb 13, 2024 12:11:55 GMT
New power metal from Unleash The Archers. Unfortunately teased there will be a music video generated by AI. I understand that budget is way too short for the kind of grandiose imagery their lyrics portray, but don't think AI is the way to go about it.
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Post by Tuffty on Feb 15, 2024 10:10:17 GMT
Oh and now they say AI was involved in lyric writing too. Apparently it's not a lot and only done because the concept it about a sentient AI so is somewhat tongue in cheek to include lyrics generated by an AI but when you make that known, the question is how much of it is AI really? Bummer
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Post by Duffking on Feb 15, 2024 10:53:31 GMT
Did they AI the cover as well? There's been a lot of that going around
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