Stygian 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 As per suggestions in the Currently Spinning thread - sure, why not! Title says it all. I'll make an effort to at least keep my own sense of metal elitism out (won't deny I have that mindset at times ) But away we go! Saw this out of the corner of my eye at JB Hifi today - stopped in a hurry and managed to slip on my arse... damned slippery floors. $35? Hell yes! 45rpm remastered Master of Puppets on vinyl. Can't turn it up loud, because it'll wake up the rest of the people on my floor, which is quite unfortunate - a job for tomorrow First impression, though - the guitars have grunt. First few seconds didn't sound right, because I'm used to the original - but now it's much better. Vinyl quality is good - not much surface noise going on at all. Next up, and another new purchase I'm yet to listen to: Disturbed - Indestructible Their new release. 180g, 3 sides. I've not listened to Disturbed much before, so I'm going in with an open mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yay well done on the new thread Stygian! Let the metal flow dudes, OK that's just totaly dorky Let see what have I been listening to: Agalloch - Pale Folklore on the advice of some of you guys last week. It's pretty good. I've also listened to The Mantle which was some of you guys actually advised. Didn't think it was as good as PF but it may grow on me later. I don't really like the singers clean singing voice/style and he does this alot more on The Mantle. I like Pake Folklore becasue it's a bit more pacey too. Death - Human. Haven't listened to this one in a while and decided to get it out again. Chuck Shuldiner said this is not a record, this is revenge when it came out. Great Death Metal album with some progressive elements which were a bit freshat the time. Atheist - Unquestionable Presence. Known as technical/jazz death metal. Great musicanship but the lyrics are hard to understand, could have been a bit clearer and mixzed louder so you have to get the lyric book out for this one. I have Master Of Puppets (DCC 24K Gold Remaster). I wonder how it compares to the vinyl? Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yay well done on the new thread Stygian! Let the metal flow dudes, OK that's just totaly dorky Let see what have I been listening to: Agalloch - Pale Folklore on the advice of some of you guys last week. It's pretty good. I've also listened to The Mantle which was some of you guys actually advised. Didn't think it was as good as PF but it may grow on me later. I don't really like the singers clean singing voice/style and he does this alot more on The Mantle. I like Pake Folklore becasue it's a bit more pacey too. Death - Human. Haven't listened to this one in a while and decided to get it out again. Chuck Shuldiner said this is not a record, this is revenge when it came out. Great Death Metal album with some progressive elements which were a bit freshat the time. Atheist - Unquestionable Presence. Known as technical/jazz death metal. Great musicanship but the lyrics are hard to understand, could have been a bit clearer and mixzed louder so you have to get the lyric book out for this one. I have Master Of Puppets (DCC 24K Gold Remaster). I wonder how it compares to the vinyl? Cheers. Agalloch is always a winner - must get Ashes Against the Grain going sometime. Human is according to lots of people Death's best - while yes, I acknowledge it is a milestone in the music progression of Death, I'm of the opinion Symbolic is their best. One that I've ordered on vinyl, but I don't think it'll ever come in.. have been waiting for numerous months now That said, can't go past Individual Thought Patterns for production. Incredible, and I'm not sure why that approach wasn't taken for the others. Must purchase on vinyl sometime. Love the unconventional basslines on Unquestionable Presence, too. The remastered version of the CD was actually remastered properly, too! Re: the MoP 24k Gold release - I've got a rip of that, and to be quite honest, I've not noticed a huge difference between that and the original release - except for a huge volume increase across the board Whereas this vinyl, as I said, just sounds meatier. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 My favourite Death is The Sound Of Perseverance but Symbolic is not far behind. The great thing about the last 4 Death albums is that they were all fairly Different. The first 3 were a bit mediocre but Chuck was a young lad still learning back then. Regarding the 24K DCC yeah it's not a huge improvement but I thought it sounded a bit thicker. It suffers from a tiny bit of dynamic compression in one small part according to Audacity. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The Grudge could be my favourite song ever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 The Grudge could be my favourite song ever. Tis a great album. I think I'll put that on now, in fact Apparently, apparently, the album is something different again if you listen to the songs in a different order! The order being: 6,7,5,8,4,9,13,1,12,2,11,3,10 by song number. I'm yet to do it, but hell - to begin an album with the Parabol/Parabola combo must some at least SOME merit Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Dream Theater - Live at Budokan. The DVD release. Awesome viewing AND listening (pity it's only in AC3) - especially when James LaBrie isn't featuring An incredible performance. Their best recorded live performance, in my opinion. Watch out for the duel between Rudess and Portnoy in the middle of 'Beyond This Life' Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Tis a great album. I think I'll put that on now, in fact Apparently, apparently, the album is something different again if you listen to the songs in a different order! The order being: 6,7,5,8,4,9,13,1,12,2,11,3,10 by song number. I'm yet to do it, but hell - to begin an album with the Parabol/Parabola combo must some at least SOME merit Thanks I have heard about that. I can easily create a new playlist for my SB3. Hell why not let Maynard mess with my mind a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Dream Theater - Live at Budokan. The DVD release. Awesome viewing AND listening (pity it's only in AC3) - especially when James LaBrie isn't featuring An incredible performance. Their best recorded live performance, in my opinion. Watch out for the duel between Rudess and Portnoy in the middle of 'Beyond This Life' I like Score more because Labrie's voice is in much better shape and there was a much better vibe on the Score night being a 20 years anniversary concert IMO . Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 I like Score more because Labrie's voice is in much better shape and there was a much better vibe on the Score night being a 20 years anniversary concert IMO .Cheers. Better vibe? Sure. Better songlist? Not nearly That said, the inclusion of SDoIT is a plus in my books any day. Link to post Share on other sites
unclemack 3,299 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 haven't listened to my copy of MOP on vinyl yet but am looking forward to it. I have a Disturbed album and they are just too Nu-Metal for my liking. Perhaps they have moved on from that particular hell... Cheers M As per suggestions in the Currently Spinning thread - sure, why not! Title says it all. I'll make an effort to at least keep my own sense of metal elitism out (won't deny I have that mindset at times ) But away we go!Saw this out of the corner of my eye at JB Hifi today - stopped in a hurry and managed to slip on my arse... damned slippery floors. $35? Hell yes! 45rpm remastered Master of Puppets on vinyl. Can't turn it up loud, because it'll wake up the rest of the people on my floor, which is quite unfortunate - a job for tomorrow First impression, though - the guitars have grunt. First few seconds didn't sound right, because I'm used to the original - but now it's much better. Vinyl quality is good - not much surface noise going on at all. Next up, and another new purchase I'm yet to listen to: Disturbed - Indestructible Their new release. 180g, 3 sides. I've not listened to Disturbed much before, so I'm going in with an open mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Nude 30 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Their new release. 180g, 3 sides. I've not listened to Disturbed much before, so I'm going in with an open mind. What's on the fourth side, Stygian? Link to post Share on other sites
unclemack 3,299 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Great Japanese Doom... and some US retro metal Cheers M 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest yamaha_man Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Im currently listening to Danzig - Danzig III How The God's Kill Goatsnake - Goatsnake Vol. 1 Orange Goblin - Big Black Supersuckers - Sacrilicious Tad - 8 Way Santa Monster Magnet - Greatest Hits Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 What's on the fourth side, Stygian? A "Limited Edition art etching". Click for big. Link to post Share on other sites
Nude 30 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 A "Limited Edition art etching". Click for big. Very Nice Thanks Stygian Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly 2,686 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Im currently listening toDanzig - Danzig III How The God's Kill Goatsnake - Goatsnake Vol. 1 Orange Goblin - Big Black Supersuckers - Sacrilicious Tad - 8 Way Santa Monster Magnet - Greatest Hits Monster Magnet is good fun. Bought that one a few weeks back. My newest are 100 Thoughts of Violence - Kekal. Indonesian progressive/tech black metal. A little different but I do like it. And Requiem Mezzo Forte - Virgin Black. Haunting, soaring and gorgeous. Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Currently have on Undertow, by Tool. I'd upload a cover like the rest but I'm far from sober (what a coincidence) - as such I don't think I'll put in the effort to do so. This is one of my favourites, and although the CD is both produced and mastered really very well, the vinyl still shits all over it. As it should. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just found Tool Undertow and Aenima vinyl rip torrents...hmmm :eek: Just listened to Opeth Blackwater Park. I've always thought that this is a totally overrated album and this listen did nothing to change that. Now listening to Watershed. I think it's considerably better than BP. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Stygian 0 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I just found Tool Undertow and Aenima vinyl rip torrents...hmmm :eek: If they are the 24bit/96kHz versions, they're well worth getting - I've only ever seen one vinyl rip of each album at that quality, and I believe that's all there is circulating. Aenima especially, because ... well, the vinyl itself is as rare as hens teeth - and very pricey to boot if you were to ever come across one being sold. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 If they are the 24bit/96kHz versions, they're well worth getting - I've only ever seen one vinyl rip of each album at that quality, and I believe that's all there is circulating. Aenima especially, because ... well, the vinyl itself is as rare as hens teeth - and very pricey to boot if you were to ever come across one being sold. I got Stinkfist, Sober and The Grudge. Unfortunately I couldn't say I was impressed, in fact they are inferior to the CD versions IMO. The bass is louder and more round and there is less detail overall. I did use my SB3 to play these so it's actually downsampling them to 24bit 48K because that's it's maximum. It was certainly worth a listen though. I reckon on a bright sounding system/room these might be a more enjoyable listen than the CD versions. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest yamaha_man Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Ministry - Sphinctour DVD. Highly recommended to be played loud enough for your ears to bleed! :eek: Link to post Share on other sites
Jake 4,031 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I can actually contribute to this thread :eek: I mistakenly spun some Scottish Pirate Metal yesterday. Alestorm - Captain Morgan's Revenge All I can say is I think their drummer is a 120db metronome stuck on 200bpm. Id almost buy it just for the cover though. [ATTACH]3318[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) Anthrax - Persistence Of Time http://www1.cds.ne.jp/~mosh/disc-img/album/PersistenceOfTime.jpg Thought I'd get this thread rolling again with an old favourite of mine. Edited August 14, 2008 by Dr X 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly 2,686 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Ah Anthrax. Great stuff that! Last night was brought to me by Nightwish- the makers of Once. Finnish "power metal" with plenty of soothing choral and orchestral arrangements. Link to post Share on other sites
jkn 326 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Hi guys nice to see some fans of Metal here Recently I have been listening those bands: EVERON – North Awesome music more Neo progressive style http://www.everon.de/ Pain Of Salvation – Remedy lane Awesome stuff Progressive metal http://www.painofsalvation.com/enter.htm Symphony X – V Awesome symphonic metal http://www.symphonyx.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Iano 170 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Tis a great album. I think I'll put that on now, in fact :oApparently, apparently, the album is something different again if you listen to the songs in a different order! The order being: 6,7,5,8,4,9,13,1,12,2,11,3,10 by song number. I'm yet to do it, but hell - to begin an album with the Parabol/Parabola combo must some at least SOME merit Also my favourite TOOL album. The fact it's HDCD is icing on the cake. The production glistens compared to 10,000 days Link to post Share on other sites
mrporcelain 49 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Great Japanese Doom... I never thought I'd see someone posting about coffins on this board, that's for sure... Lately I've been spinning the new Arghoslent 'hornets of the pogrom', first skitsystem 'gra varld...' and martyrdod 'in extremis'. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
PWilson 21 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oh my... to think I just discovered this thread Currently been getting into some black metal Dimmu Borgir In both it's orignal and rerecorded forms. A good listen, with a great tempo on the rerecorded version. Dissection as well as their earlier The Somberlain. Both have been great albums. Probably more on the melodic side than black metal would tend to be though. But finds I've been very happy with. And then spending more time with Dream Theater - Images & Words and Awake (I've really focussed on their later, more metal work till recently, but quite enjoying these as well). Metallica - Master of Puppets has been getting airply again In Flames - Lunar Strain, which has a distinctly folky feel to it 2 Link to post Share on other sites
patjoy 317 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 my fave prog rock album: currently spinning: Link to post Share on other sites
jkn 326 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hi Patjoy I have both these albums they are good like the Transatlantic more than Vanden …. You could check these albums from Riverside - Second Life Syndrome Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html Link for Riverside video your tube Link to post Share on other sites
patjoy 317 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi PatjoyI have both these albums they are good like the Transatlantic more than Vanden …. You could check these albums from Riverside - Second Life Syndrome Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html Link for Riverside video your tube Hi JiriAU I have all the Riverside cds but I think Second Life Syndrome is their best. Great band. Great guitar work. Can't wait for a concert dvd. Prefer them to Vanden Plas as well. Have a listen to Signal to Noise Ratio by Dead Air Radio. http://deadairradio.musiccitynetworks.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
PWilson 21 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 If they are the 24bit/96kHz versions, they're well worth getting - I've only ever seen one vinyl rip of each album at that quality, and I believe that's all there is circulating. Aenima especially, because ... well, the vinyl itself is as rare as hens teeth - and very pricey to boot if you were to ever come across one being sold. Once I heard about these, I ran off to grab a copy... I have to say... there's definitely a difference in the master. The vinyl rip is certainly less bright, and the bass sounds a little better perhaps. But argh!! The surface noise. Surely this is not representative of vinyl in general. It's horribly intrusive. Why would someone go the effort of 24/96 FLAC rips if the actual transfer is so shite? The copy I got was a discography, but only Undertow/Aenima/Lateralus are vinyl rips. I stopped it after I got H and The Grudge downloaded, so I could have a listen. H is more affected by noise than The Grudge. Didn't get any Undertow songs through, but not sure I'm going to if these other two are representative... Link to post Share on other sites
Soultone 11 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Hi PatjoyI have both these albums they are good like the Transatlantic more than Vanden …. You could check these albums from Riverside - Second Life Syndrome Riverside - Rapid Eye Movement http://www.riverside.art.pl/eng/main.html Link for Riverside video your tube Great stuff right there. Next to PT on of the best prog rock bands around. Link to post Share on other sites
patjoy 317 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great stuff right there. Next to PT on of the best prog rock bands around. Absolutely, Riverside are a gem! PT are in a league of their own and Steven Wilson is a genius. The remastered Lightbulb Sun is great. However, I still long for a Transatlantic reunion and another of their 30min epics Link to post Share on other sites
waricle 243 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 There seems to be a common theme in the label art....... Link to post Share on other sites
jkn 326 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Just sending few links of mine favourites bands some of you know them already and if you don’t they are bands to look for Everon Song writing and music of this band is somehow exceptional must have If you like neo-progressive metal. Have all the CD’s favourites Would be Everon – North Everon – Bridge http://www.everon.de/ Ayreon I like this band a lot again have all their albums .Favourite would be Ayreon - The Human Equation (recording 3/5) http://www.ayreon.com/ Enchant I have been listen this band for a almost 2 decades since their first album Different music some people (friends) have found too hard to get in to it But I personally think that they are real musicians. I do have all the albums also DVD Favourite albums Enchant – Wounded (Recording 3/5) Enchant – Time Lost (Recording 3/5) Enchant – A Blueprint of the World (Recording 3/5) http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=96 Pain of Salvation I have all their albums mine favourites would be Pain of Salvation – 12:5 (Recording 4/5) This is a life recording Unplug version Pain of Salvation – Remedy Lane (Recording3/5) http://www.painofsalvation.com/enter.htm Ice Edge Very good band they haven’t release much albums but music is awesome They apparently never played life (I don’t know it that is true) have 2 albums And the favour would be Ice Edge – The Great Divide (Recording 2/5) http://www.ice-age.com/index.shtml 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jkn 326 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Shadow Gallery One of mine favourite’s band would be also Shadow Gallery I have been listen to them for a long time since they brought the first CD.I do have all their albums and have to say that those first albums like the most (musicianly) Favour albums: Shadow Gallery –Tyranny (Recording 2/5) Shadow Gallery - Carved In Stone (Recording 2/5) http://www.shadowgallery.com/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dr X 19 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 This thing blows thunder. Moral of the story...Don't %@#$*! with germans Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 19,323 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Been playing garage days over the past week. What is the new album like?? Link to post Share on other sites
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