OT: The Wild Board Jukebox Thread

[W75]

Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante in Amsterdam.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Pink Floyd are one of those bands you either love or you can't stand. They've been one of my favorites for most of my life though, and this particular song is one of those that--as sappy as it sounds--seems to get more meaningful the older I get.

 

[Dampland]

On a Tool kick tonight. They have so many awesome songs, but I think 2 of my favorites are

You can NEVER go wrong with Tool, especially after orange slices and real spooning.

 

[Minnesota]

As I mentioned in the Video Game thread, Ori and the Blind Forrest soundtrack has been dominating my eardrums. It's very piano/strings/brass/percussion dominated. Definitely not for everyone. Gotta be in the mood for soundtrack/orchestral stuff.



Because Tool:

 

[StealthClobber]

 

[Soldier13Fox]

You can NEVER go wrong with Tool, especially after orange slices and real spooning.

Agreed, you can never go wrong with Tool ... my all time favorite. You can, however, go wrong hoping for a new flipping album some time soon. Part of me is slowly resigning myself to the possibility that there won't be another album. At least that way, if a new one comes out, it'll be a pleasant surprise.

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Do you like Iced Earth?

Do you like Blind Guardian?

Do you like Stephen Kings "Dark Tower" series?

Well, you'd like Demons and Wizards. Best rhythm guitarist in the business (Iced Earth) and one of the best vocalists in the business (Blind Guardian) in a supergroup with a concept album based on the Dark Tower. Excuse the potato quality . . . but this is a really great band. Sadly only two albums though.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Do you like Iced Earth?

Do you like Blind Guardian?

Do you like Stephen Kings "Dark Tower" series?

Well, you'd like Demons and Wizards. Best rhythm guitarist in the business (Iced Earth) and one of the best vocalists in the business (Blind Guardian) in a supergroup with a concept album based on the Dark Tower. Excuse the potato quality . . . but this is a really great band. Sadly only two albums though.

The s/t debut album is miles better than the follow up, but yeah

 

[Sharppi]

Power metal it is.

One of my personal favorites is the opening track, named the same as the album.

 

[MK9]

I didn't think Soilwork could follow up the masterpiece that was 'The Living Infinite'. Every song on that 2 CD set was amazing. I am floored that I was wrong. The only flaw I can find in their new disc 'The Ride Majestic' is that it's only one CD.

 

[MK9]

A little Finnish metal, Amorphis

I really like that 'Death Of A King' tune of theirs. Heard it a few months back. Haven't had a chance to really delve into much else of their catalog.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

I really like that 'Death Of A King' tune of theirs. Heard it a few months back. Haven't had a chance to really delve into much else of their catalog.

They're one of those bands that went through a pretty significant change in their sound mid-career, but ended up even better because of it (which isn't always the case). Their first album was pretty straight up death metal (aside from the lyrics), but they got more melodic as they went on, before a ton of lineup changes like ten years ago now that kind of brought them full circle, where now they have a great blend of "old and new". "Silent Waters" is probably my favorite album from their most recent period, so I'd recommend checking that one out first, if you were so inclined

 

[Generic User]

Hey, a Nuclear Blast band. Cool. Here's another one:

 

[Sharppi]

Incredible album from Canadian band

 

[Soldier13Fox]

I really like that 'Death Of A King' tune of theirs. Heard it a few months back. Haven't had a chance to really delve into much else of their catalog.

Kind of to echo what Fremitus mentioned, if you liked Death of a King I'd hazard to say you'd like, at the very least, everything since the Silent Waters album ... which is also my favorite. The band is consistently good over the last ... I don't know ... 5 or 6 albums. Love Amorphis, a lot.

 

[Jarick]

Pinegrove is definitely my new favorite band. Listening to them nonstop.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Kind of to echo what Fremitus mentioned, if you liked Death of a King I'd hazard to say you'd like, at the very least, everything since the Silent Waters album ... which is also my favorite. The band is consistently good over the last ... I don't know ... 5 or 6 albums. Love Amorphis, a lot.

 

[Ladde]

Been listeting to these guys a lot lately.

Starts with a classical piece by Gioachino Rossini and then changes to The Trooper by Iron Maiden


Muse Hyteria cover


Their own piece permorfed live

 

[Sharppi]

We made a digi-release of our new single Born to Suffer / You're ****ed.

Can't link the youtube link directly, as there is a naughty word in the thumbnail which would break the rules. Anyway, if you want to hear what kind of stuff we're making, here's some.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu7uyqMIo8k

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Been on an inexplicable Manowar kick recently, much to the chagrin of my wife

 

[Minnesota]

Tool-lovers, check these guys out. Just discovered them today.

 

[Fremitus Borealis]

Discussion in the OT thread the other day reminded me how much I love this band, and this live album specifically. There's a reason Blind Guardian always ended their shows with "Mirror, Mirror"

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Discussion in the OT thread the other day reminded me how much I love this band, and this live album specifically. There's a reason Blind Guardian always ended their shows with "Mirror, Mirror"

Easily one of my favorite vocalists in metal. I wish he and Schaffer would get together and do another Demons and Wizards album, it's been forever.

Minnesota - If you're looking for another "Tool-esque" band I would also check out Karnivool and Soen. Both are excellent.

 

[Dampland]

Agreed, you can never go wrong with Tool ... my all time favorite. You can, however, go wrong hoping for a new flipping album some time soon. Part of me is slowly resigning myself to the possibility that there won't be another album. At least that way, if a new one comes out, it'll be a pleasant surprise.

Word is that they are finishing up an album now, and it will be released by End of Year!!!!!



anyone ever listen to Minnesota's own "Powermad"? Great thrash band from the 90's ... personally don't understand why they didn't make it big.

Lately I've been on a 80's & 90's metal kick ......
Twisted Sister (Under The Blade album)
Spread Eagle (love these guys)
Iron Maiden (Powerslave album)
King Diamond (Abigail & Them albums)
Motely Crue (Too Fast for Love)
Anthrax
WASP (The Headless Children ** a freaking incredible album!)
Skid Row (Slave To The Grind ** another under-appreciated masterpiece)



of the "new stuff" I find myself enjoying:

Volbeat
Breaking Benjamin
Paramore (yes, I know .... )
Avenged Sevenfold
Alterbridge & Tremonti (but NOT Creed)

 

[Minnesota]

Minnesota - If you're looking for another "Tool-esque" band I would also check out Karnivool and Soen. Both are excellent.

I've listened to Soen before. I'll have to check out Karnivool.