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[Nicky007]

NP  Cloudscape  on  MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/cloudscapemetal

Guys, this group is awesome 

The bass & drums are like being kicked in the head by a supersexy domina 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Just fell over this wonderful music by Pretty Maids, a Danish group that I'm listening to for the first time  Man, is this embarrassing!

http://www.myspace.com/pmaids

From Wiki, Pretty Maids: "Pretty Maids are a Danish heavy metal band from Horsens, Denmark. Formed in 1981 by Ronnie Atkins and Ken Hammer. Their sound and music can be described as classic guitar-laden heavy rock with a strong emphasis on melodic elements like vocals and keyboards."

This could easily become a Room staple. Even Teunis can join in on it

The singing reminds me of Russ Allen's, when he gets mellow - mmmmm 

Nicky.

[maddox]

Kamelot ~ Peotry for the Poisoned 

[Teunis]

Why does Joe Nevolo play on only Venom and Gold Dust ? (Trusting Wiki, Gary plays drums on all the other tracks.)

I've read it somewhere ..... found it in an interview with Gary himself:
"And once we had a talent like Joe in the band, there was really no reason for me to try to get behind the kit. Because Joe does a great job, and he does exactly what's needed for the band. But this time, he wasn't available to do all the songs. And although I was scrambling for any other option than me doing it, it was Carl and Brendt who kind of talked me into it. Because I was only prepared to play on the song "Pain". I did demo drums for that. I liked the way they turned out, so I thought, wow, I just save myself little bit of time, we won't have to have Joe learn it, we'll just keep what I did for that song. But suddenly that one song turned into five or six, including some of the bonus tracks."

NP: Millenium - Back After Years

[Iggy]

NP

You get long stretches of music from Digital Ghosts here 

Why does Joe Nevolo play on only Venom and Gold Dust ? (Trusting Wiki, Gary plays drums on all the other tracks.)

Iggy, how was the concert ?

Great to see that SG was the headliner at ProgPower Europe in Baarlo. Shows that they at long last are getting the attention they deserve 

Mad, you'r not very informative !

Hey, I didnt know that there was a story that runs thru all Tyranny and Room V:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyranny_%28album%29

Nicky.

The concert was great. A good mix of old and new. I was impressed with the lead singer who had a great voice. The sound was a little iffy in places but it was a really small venue (I think the singer accidentally kicked someone at the front LOL). Given that they have played so few concerts they did pretty well. I wouldn't hesitate to see them again. I kind of got the idea that it was Mike Baker who didn't want to play live which if true is a great shame given how good his voice was.

[funkster]

Glad you enjoyed it Iggy

Now playing Enslaved - Below the lights 

[Nicky007]

What's yer opinion, Mad ?

Thanx for the quote, Teunis, and for the account, Iggy 


Played:

Soundgarden:  Down On The Upside

Audioslave:  Revelations

Hm, of course much better than the junk that they play in the radio nowadays, but it doesnt at all grip me the way that his Euphoria Morning together with Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider does, or even his more solo Carry On 


So I needed somethin like:

DT:  Octavarium 


Btw guys, don't tell Tom that I said it, but he's back from Egypt, he's just hiding - Peeping Tom 

Nicky.

[funkster]

Borknagar - Universal

For fans of Enslaved  Opeth and Amorphis

Interested ? You should be

http://www.myspace.com/borknagar

[The Butterfly Man]

Albums I regularly listened to on my trip to Egypt:

- Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare
- Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory
- Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
- Orphaned Land - The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR
- Amaseffer - Slaves For Life
- Cherry Ghost - Beneath This Burning Shoreline
- Explorers Club - Age Of Impact
- I Am Kloot - Sky At Night
- Oceansize - Self-Preserved While The Bodies Float Up

NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

Nicky, go and get it...NOW!

Tom

[Nicky007]

Nicky, go and get it...NOW!

I can't, Tom, my bread is on the toaster, and the alarm will go off 

I take it that it's quite good 


So, what are

- Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare
- Gazpacho - Missa Atropos
- Cherry Ghost - Beneath This Burning Shoreline
- Explorers Club - Age Of Impact
- I Am Kloot - Sky At Night
- Oceansize - Self-Preserved While The Bodies Float Up
- James Labrie - Static Impulse

like ?


NP  At Vance:  Dragonchaser

Great German melodic metal band 

Dragonchaser associates to Dragonforce, and in fact this album moves between Dragonforce and Judas Priest, also moves close to Blind Guardian. It's a very diverse album. There are two anthemic power metal songs, similar in style to those of Dragonforce - not my thingy. But the stuff they do in the Priest tradition is really great, particularly Crucified. Here, guys, give it a run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHOCLi_leXY

There's also a fine metal cover of the famous 1. Movement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, with the guitars doing the original string stuff, spiced up with discreet but savory drumming:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH9sJqHQQ8c

Nicky.

[Manatee]

JP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

NP: King Crimson - Red

Could be time to expand my KC collection.   

[Iggy]

JP: Anathema - We're Here Because We're Here

NP: King Crimson - Red

Could be time to expand my KC collection.   

I don't get KC. I have never really clicked with them.

NP Blind Ego - Mirror
JP Pain of Salvation - Remedy Lane.

I am just debating whether to see Avenged Sevenfold who are being supported by Pain of Salvation. All these concerts are taking toll on my wallet.

[Nicky007]

Played:  SlipKnoT:   Iowa    Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

After a long pause, I decided to give my two SlipKnoT albums another run.

Iowa didnt really do anything for me. It seems rather monotonous, just grinding on without much variation. I'l of course return 

The Verses were much better, in part, I guess, cuz Rick Rubin took the production. This guy has a magic touch 

SlipKnot has placed itself in the tradition of Machine Head, Korn, and Linkin Park, one could maybe say a nu-grunge version of Linkin, if that can give an impression.

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies 

But definitely somethin for Tom and Jerry (Funkster), who like to be grrrunged and grrrowled thoroughly 

Paul Gray  RIP 


Pearl Jam:  Riot Act

One of my fave PJ's. Has some wonderful mellow moments, like Thumbing My Way and I Am Mine 


David Bowie:  Hours

Another wonderful album 

This guy really knows how to put together a smashing song while still giving it an edge. A true master !

Nicky.

[Bupie]

SlipKnot has placed itself in the tradition of Machine Head, Korn, and Linkin Park, one could maybe say a nu-grunge version of Linkin, if that can give an impression.

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies 

Yes, you might probably be right about that 

NP Marillion - Brave
I have been struggling with this one for more that 15 years now. It finally clicked at listen n° ... well, a big number  but it will never become a favorite, although I can understand the amount of passion and work the band put into it.

[maddox]

What's yer opinion, Mad ?

Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you, Nicky but it's a whole lot better than Ghost Opera.
Up until now I couldn't do anything with that album but Peotry is soo much better!!

NP> Demians ~ Mute

[maddox]

Very American ('hood), and probably not somethin for Caps, Teunises, and Bupsies 

You definitely should ad 'mad' into that list, Nicky.

Not my cup of thrash metal. Or whatever kind of metal you want to label them with.

[Nicky007]

Not my cup of thrash metal.

Well, it's not thrash metal iac. Far beyond that 


These guys live hard, e.g.:

Wiki, Paul Grey (the bassist):

"On June 21, 2010, autopsy results were released that stated Gray had died of an accidental overdose of morphine and fentanyl, and had also shown signs of 'significant heart disease.'"


Wiki, Corey Taylor (the main vocalist):

"Taylor, along with his mother and sister, lived in an 'old dilapidated farmhouse,' which on days in late autumn would 'look like Black Sabbath album covers.' By age fifteen, Taylor had developed a drug addiction and had overdosed on cocaine twice."

"Taylor has also had alcohol abuse problems, which his ex-wife, Scarlett, helped him through as well as keeping him from committing suicide. On November 14, 2003, Taylor attempted to jump off a balcony of the eighth floor of the Hyatt on Sunset Boulevard, but Scarlett stopped him. She told him that either he would have to get sober or she would annul their marriage."


Wiki, Craig Jones (keyboardist and sampler):

"He begins most interviews with the zipper covering his mouth opened, and closes the zipper before making any reply to the questions asked. Jones prompted a burst of complaint letters when, another time he broke his silence during an interview, he was quoted as having made the sole statement that, 'If I wasn't in this band, I'd probably be out killing people!'"


I wonder where I would be had I not found prog    Probably not killing other people, but quite possibly killing myself 


NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

Iggy, I think one has to approach this sorta music in a different way than e.g. Arena. Arena have so much melody, rhythm and harmony that it doesnt take long before one takes to linking'm. KC otoh are more experimental, they deliberately cut down on the melody, rhythm and harmony in order to try out new avenues. Accordingly they require many more listens. But I think it's possible to get to enjoying'm just as much as Arena - don't you think too, Erik ?  After a few runs, there will be passages here and there which emerge as enjoyable, then on next run a few more passages, and then the album as a whole will become appealing 

NP: James Labrie - Static Impulse

Gotit on my SL now. If you say so, Tom ... 

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

Just saw somethin interesting on Wiki (The Orb):

"The Orb's forthcoming album Metallic Spheres features David Gilmour of Pink Floyd."

"The Orb are an English electronic music group known for spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Its early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk. Because of its trippy sound, the Orb developed a cult following among clubbers 'coming down' from drug-induced highs. The Orb has maintained its drug-related and science fiction themes despite personnel changes including the departure of Cauty and other Orb members Kris Weston, Andy Falconer, Simon Phillips, and Andy Hughes."

Hm, is this Dave goin back to his Saucerful roots ?

I dislike both ambient and house, but I sure will get Metallic Spheres 

Nicky.

[Manatee]

NP  King Crimson:  The Power To Believe

Would you rate this as one of their better ones, Nicky?  I was thinking of trying an older one next, perhaps Larks Tongues in Aspic, since I really like Red, which I think is the last of their "old" era.

NP: Devin Townsend - Ocean Machine

[Nicky007]

Would you rate this as one of their better ones, Nicky?

I don't really know KC well enuff to rate their albums, Greenie 

All I know is that KC are a groundbreaking group, and The Power To Believe is a challenging album 

Sooo, I guess as a proggie one should strive toward having their entire catalog and be prepared to spend a lotta time on/with'm 


NP  Pain of Salvation:  Remedy Lane

What a fascinating album, man

It draws you in, you wonder, I mean wonder in a pristine sense:  What is this ?  What's going on ?  What's the story ?  - the connection ?  and the music is highly evocative too.

This seems to be a very biographical album for Daniel G, he goes back to formative events in Eskilstuna and Motala. For me, having been drawn into Swedish society, this is of special interest.

And then forward to Budapest, which he says he fell in love with. Tom, what do you know about Daniel G and Budapest ?

This guy has sooooo much to tell the world ... but only very few choose to make an effort to listen. Most default to Lady Gaga, Grand Prix, X-factor, and all that superficiality 

Hey, anyone prepared for involvement in life ? 

Guys, this is a group that is very rewarding. I'm happy to know that they are rated highly by several Roomies 

Nicky.

[Teunis]

Just: Riverside - Out Of Myself

Now: Morow.com track: Opeth: Still Life

As long as I don't hear CMV, Opeth is quite enjoyable 

[funkster]

Just: Riverside - Out Of Myself

Now: Morow.com track: Opeth: Still Life

As long as I don't hear CMV, Opeth is quite enjoyable 

2 cracking albums 

Anubis - the detached

Bit of prog/power metal as i have overdosed on some darker stuff recently.

[Iggy]

Pink Floyd - A momentary lapse of reason.

A much underrated album imo.

[funkster]

Indeed it is - i love One slip 

[maddox]

Indeed it is - i love One slip 

One Slip, Yet Another Movie, Sorrow...

It is their best Gilmour-era album but still not their best album overall.

I do like their Venice concert though.
One of the best concerts ever played for I'm concerned.