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Sir Exar Kun wrote: ↑

Wed May 15, 2019 12:25 pm

I'm not sold on that completely though, so if there is some sort of MUST HEAR song, point me to it.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4tXf3Ensw

If you don't like it, time for you to move on.

Any band that uses the Scorpions triple axe move gets a thumbs up from me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8qWbowzwZU

And from the debut album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4tXf3Ensw

Entire album is on spotify.

First time hearing them...

Excellent so far.

German prog metal with tons of crunch and shredding. Symphony X comes to mind instantly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv--TClfSSc

P.S. Please note this thread is an anti-shitting zone.

Not sure how I missed this considering the name. No real description needed. Just know it veers more towards the prog rock side than metal.

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

P.S. I'd ask in advance that you not shit in my thread.

The new album arrived just arrived via Bandcamp! So stoked to dig into this.

New tune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgvyGpV0whw

As much as it feels like a kick in the balls to admit, I have to concur with Claus on this one.

This is really good and varied power metal (not just speed). The epic gang choruses & harmonies are great. Album is on spotify for those interested.

Mind-blowing sophomore instrumental album that reminds me of a more technical & jazzier Disperse. Keyboardist is a monster.

Wow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW2aInAygfI

https://archecho.bandcamp.com/album/you ... ppens-next

introclaus wrote:So just listen to the song without looking at the video - the song blows anything from the Darkwater album to shreds. This is how the melodic prog metal should sound like (IN MY OPINION!)

God I hate his voice so much. I think I made out one of every three words he was trying to sing. Controversial(?) opinion: if you arne't intelligible, you're a lousy singer. Getting the lyric across is a huge component to singing. I think the more prevalent opinion is you shitting on prog deities o...

Started a bit slow, but I enjoyed it by the end. Look forward to hearing more.

Myrath- No Holding Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWSbC7vPf6E

Voyager- Brightstar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDoITQV7324

Is this release for everyone? Hell, no. Is it for me? Hell, yes. It's abstract musical art that would make Salvadore Dali jealous. I don't go in looking for something. I just let Devin take me where his mind wants to go off the beaten to fuck path. It's weird. It's wacky. It's infuriating. It's awe-...

While I know all of those styles aren't exactly board favorites, I'm surprised that some of them didn't generate any discussion at all. Either I'm out of touch or this board just doesn't give a shit about the little guys anymore. XpressivE, Seven Thorns, Sancrosanct, & Nine Miles Down are all qualit...

T'ski wrote:fyi...the link for Sancrosanct is the same for Massive Scar Era

Corrected. Mid-era Fates Warning fans should check them out.

XpressivE- The Head II: Polish modern prog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoETe6YvOcU Sancrosanct- Necropolis- German/Dutch Melodic prog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwVlxhRpYeU Seven Thorns- Symphony of Shadows: Danish melodic power- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgTsA21nfaQ Nine Miles Down...

Am I the only one stoked for their new concept album coming out?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sma0EXV_m2I

Wonderful list - and a heck of a job compiling all this for us! Can't wait to spend some time to go through it all and check out those albums I haven't heard yet.. Thanks. Our taste diverge quite a bit at times so I really look forward to your list as well. I'm sure I blew several releases off I sh...

Sir Exar Kun wrote:I swear..... This list gets more exotic every single year. Our top ten has a LOT in common, but beyond that..... Lots of stuff to sample, but can't say as I've even heard of much of this.

A wide musical palate + festival research + a lot of free shit = a balanced diet.

Chris R wrote:As usual when k see your list
1.i see things I completely forgot about(Amaranthe,Tesseract Ostura
2.Things that i have to check out

Sisare has your name all over it.

I hope all those with harsh vocal aversion (i.e. Larry D) at least check out the Alkaloid for the hell of it. Those Yes moments are awesome.

How many years have you done this? I ask because I saw last year's list, but nothing before then. If you keep an archive of previous years' top 50s, I'd love to see them and mine for things I've overlooked. I have been doing it a long ass time on various forums. I never archived anything. However, ...

Welcome to the big pain in the ass Top 50 of 2018 list! There may be a few weeks left this year, but I have received essentially all of the unreleased discs for the year I’m interested in. I encourage you to take your time with sampling all the music below. I guarantee you missed a few gems along th...

LarryD wrote:** Nice !!!!! And finally QR and Fates together ......... on the negative side, now that I'm moving South - the 4 dates I had a choice to see them just disappeared before my eyes...... ah, the joys of moving South and missing out on some shows .......... damn.

Atlanta, motherfucker.

Took me 60 seconds to sample and go buy it at their bandcamp page. Thanks for the heads up! Did their bandcamp vanish or do I just suck at the internet today? The single posted before was quite good. I can't wait to try out the full album. You suck. :P https://timethevaluator.bandcamp.com/releases

Took me 60 seconds to sample and go buy it at their bandcamp page.

Thanks for the heads up!

Larry D had to go shopping before participating in this thread.