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Man Of Much Metal

Wow, thanks everyone! I'm so grateful for the kind words & the massive support - what a way to boost someone's confidence...and ego

Man Of Much Metal

Hey Larry, A fair point indeed and something I'll try to do when I get a moment. I appreciate that it is a bit arduous all in one go like this, but it is designed as an annual advent calendar or something like that. So if you follow it online, you get a new post (or two) a day to check out. With a c...

Man Of Much Metal

Good evening fellow PM'ers! Seeing as everyone else is posting theirs, I thought I'd join the party and offer my top 30 of 2018. As many of you know, I do things a little differently, by counting down throughout December. It gives me a chance to talk in some detail about each release, whilst quoting...

Man Of Much Metal

Great list as always, even if our tastes don't always 100% align (as is the way it should be)

And for the record, my countdown has begun - be afraid, be very afraid!
https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/11/30/a ... number-30/

Cheers,
Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Be afraid, be very afraid...my top 30 countdown series begins very soon...

Man Of Much Metal

Nos wrote:
Man Of Much Metal wrote:
You're allowed to agree with Nos without sounding somewhat apologetic

I have been known to be right from time to time.

Absolutely, no doubt about it. Not on this occasion, obviously, but there have been times

Man Of Much Metal

Good evening one & all, I've seen no mention around these parts for Australian melodic prog metal band, Divine Ascension. So I thought I'd bring them to the table for this forum to place under the microscope. This is, essentially, high-powered riff-driven melodic music with just enough prog to k...

Man Of Much Metal

Good evening All, Any love around these parts for the Symphonic/cinematic metal band Threads of Fate? The more extreme metal parts & growls might put a few people off, but their debut EP dropped today & I think it's a monster - featuring Vikram Shankar (Redemption) on the keys & bass, it...

Man Of Much Metal

I have to kinda agree with NOS. I really do like this band and the guys are fantastic but for an opening track this is lacking energy. For me, its about as exciting as the accompanying video. This is an instant purchase regardless of my feelings with the opening track, but I was hoping for somewhat...

Man Of Much Metal

That song was exactly what I don't like about quite a bit of prog metal. It starts out good, and the hints of death metal in the riffing is interesting, but that chorus. Ugh. It's slow, and lazy, and the melody is kind of an amorphis blob of crooning that doesn't seem to go anywhere. It's so unmemo...

Man Of Much Metal

Hi All,

Here's my review of this disc, a review that was prompted by this very thread! Enjoy...

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/11/12/u ... um-review/

Cheers,
Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hi Everyone, I was given the distinct privilege of being the first to review the new, long-awaited return of UK prog metal band, Lost In Thought. 'Renascence' is a brilliant return and I hope my review piques your interest and/or brings them a few new fans! https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/11/02/lost...

Man Of Much Metal

Woah, just listened...really like this - thanks for the heads up.

Guys, please keep me informed of progress on the new album, because I'd really like to review this on my website!

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hey everyone, another day, another review!!

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/10/17/s ... um-review/

Cheers,
Matt

Man Of Much Metal

introclaus wrote:
Man Of Much Metal wrote:I need to listen to this band because they're a big black hole in my knowledge at the moment...

Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVADnV ... AHsjHCDQlQ

Not bad at all Claus...I need to explore this band more!

Man Of Much Metal

So far, I'm on the fence with this. I like some of the songs, others through just seem to spoil the flow. The production isn't great either, so I'm seriously torn. Review to follow as soon as possible now that I've bought a copy - I've had to wait because I can't be dealing with stream only promos!

Man Of Much Metal

I need to listen to this band because they're a big black hole in my knowledge at the moment...

Man Of Much Metal

Meh, I guess I'll take a listen...but I'm not a big fan if I'm honest

Man Of Much Metal

Hi Everyone,

I'm told to keep posting my reviews, so here's my latest for the eagerly-anticipated new Haken record, 'Vector'. I hope you enjoy reading it.

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/10/11/h ... um-review/

All the best,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

I feel the need to add my review to the list mentioned in previous posts, seeing as it was shamefully overlooked

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/09/12/r ... um-review/

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

I need to check these guys out more closely - thanks for the reminder to do just that asap!

Man Of Much Metal

WHY, OH WHY, O MAN OF MUCH METAL, IS THIS BAND NOT HUGE?!? I recently lost memory of my previous login info for this board, but I re-registered just for this thread. I'm anxiously awaiting for this new album on CD. I missed the kickstarter but donated during the recording process. Just listening to...

Man Of Much Metal

Evening Gents,

Great to see some Brainstorm conversation on here. For what it's worth, here's my take on the album. In a nutshell (spoiler alert!), I like it!

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/09/06/b ... um-review/

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hi Claus,

I'm speechless. All I can say is a heartfelt 'thank you'

Cheers,
Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hi Everyone, Question: why is this band not more popular? Ok, so I know the answer sadly, but it's still insane - Matthew Wicklund on guitar, Van Williams on drums for heaven's sake & a killer vocalist in Adon Fanion...madness, I tell you. The new album, 'Delirium', is absolutely superb too - ch...

Man Of Much Metal

pfillion wrote:Wow!! Thanks a lot for the great review Matt.

That's very kind of you to say - thanks a lot!

Man Of Much Metal

Hello everyone, As you know, I really like Riverside but I'd certainly not class myself as a fanboy, so I hope my review is an honest and relatively impartial affair. So, for those of you who might be interested, here's the link: https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/09/12/riverside-wasteland-album-review...

Man Of Much Metal

Thanks for sharing my review - it's a great album!

Man Of Much Metal

It's a decent album, better than decent actually.

For those interested, here are my thoughts on it:
https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/09/09/d ... um-review/

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hi All, Forgive me for the shameless new thread & self-promotion, but I genuinely believe that this album and this band deserves the attention. So, if the mood takes you, here's my feature-length song-by-song review of 'The Persistence' by Kingcrow... https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/08/29/kingcr...

Man Of Much Metal

Hi everyone,

I've penned my review of this album, so if you are interested, here's the link:

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/07/24/r ... um-review/

I hope you like/agree!

Cheers,
Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Good evening everyone,

I finally got around to putting a review together - here it is for those who wish to have a read:

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/07/14/t ... um-review/

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

Hi All,

Here's my review if it of any interest around these parts:

https://manofmuchmetal.com/2018/07/18/d ... um-review/

Cheers,

Matt

Man Of Much Metal

This genuinely has 'number 1 album of 2018' stamped all over it...and this isn't even the best track. Trust me on this, this album is a monster!

Man Of Much Metal

I'm going to buck the trend of grumpiness, by saying that I quite like the sound of this. I'd have preferred new SX material, but I'll take this!

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