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- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:14 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Speaking of Thank You Scientist, it really sucks to hear the vocalist threw in the towel. He is very unique and fit that music like a glove. Don’t know if that means no more music from them or not. Guitarist is the genius behind the music so let’s hope they continue with some music, even an all inst...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:56 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Kristoffer Gildenlow: Empty Awesome laid back light prog with killer guitar solos. Read where his other solo records were even lighter, more ambient and what not. I did not take a shot at any before this, but seeing how great this one is I might take a chance. Definitely for the lighter mood times. ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:02 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: New stuff Friday ...
- Replies: 545
- Views: 40792
Re: New stuff Friday ...
The year has just begun and we already get served with a heavy dose of musical perfection. This Caligula’s Horse album hits so hard I can’t think of anything that will challenge this throughout the year. I dove into this with headphones and just sat there shaking my head as I absorbed the greatness ...
- Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: My Top 100 of 2023
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1769
Re: My Top 100 of 2023
Claus. Great write up! It still boggles my mind how you even accomplish this. Just to get 100 you have to average 2 discs a week, and probably way more when you consider the ones that didn’t make the list. And then to be able to spend enough time to absorb the music and come up with a ranking… you m...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: End of year lists - are we ready ?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4203
Re: End of year lists - are we ready ?
I’ll leave the long descriptions to the experts.🤘🥳 Here is my top 10. Ring of Gyges: Metamorphosis…. Love the emotion and the way this one builds. Can’t understand this not getting more love!! Southern Empire: Another World. … Just discovered this band and they hit all the right spots. New vocalist ...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:43 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Temic / Terror Management Theory
- Replies: 4
- Views: 423
Temic / Terror Management Theory
Anyone else enjoying this one? It took me a bit but now I’m hooked. Wasn’t sure about the vocals at first but I’m digging this whole thing now. Plus I have to mention Eric Gillette’s playing on this is mind blowing. Just listen to the guitar solo on the tune Mothallah. The phrasing, timing, feel….in...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Southern Empire. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of these guys before I read about the new album. I have had all 3 studio discs in constant rotation. Another great reason I lurk here. Australia sure kicks out some great bands. Another quick comment, Cam Blokland is a monster guitarist with a great v...
- Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:18 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Ring of Gyges: Metamorphosis/ Another gem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 235
Re: Ring of Gyges: Metamorphosis/ Another gem
Is no one else digging this around here? The silence is looming large around here…
My favorite listen so far this year. As I’ve stated earlier, a blend of Wolverine, Anubis, and Haken make up their sound and thus an incredible concept disc. Hard not to be moved by this one.
My favorite listen so far this year. As I’ve stated earlier, a blend of Wolverine, Anubis, and Haken make up their sound and thus an incredible concept disc. Hard not to be moved by this one.
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: NoSpun - Opus
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2105
Re: NoSpun - Opus
Quickly picked this one up on iTunes. This is a real ass kicker. Heavy, powerful, tight as a gnats butt and just Outstanding. Thank you for the heads up on this one.
- Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Ring of Gyges: Metamorphosis/ Another gem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 235
Ring of Gyges: Metamorphosis/ Another gem
Ok. Great music has been assaulting these ears. Avkrvst, the new Anubis Gate, and Retrospective. Also Godsticks new one. But damn if I haven’t found one that may trump those above. Ring of Gyges Metamorphosis. Think of a mix of Wolverine, a little Haken and the band Anubis. At least that is what I t...
- Wed Jul 05, 2023 5:41 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
RE: Avkrvst. Yes, there are a couple of growl moments. 30 seconds in one tune and 24 seconds in the other. I don’t care for growling style vocals but with this album they don’t last long enough to annoy me. Glad you like it Larry, this is indeed an awesome “disc”. As far as PT, and you not being a f...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:25 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Some other discs that have been occupying lots of my time. Anubis Gate: Interference. Love this band and this one I find myself liking more and more with each listen. Ray Alder: II. Took a bit but this one is growing on me big time. Rays vocals are like a tonic. Can’t see how anyone could not like t...
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:55 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Horizon's End - The Great Destroyer
- Replies: 11
- Views: 593
Re: Horizon's End - The Great Destroyer
Long yes, but what an excellent record. Top notch prog metal. Kick back, close your eyes and enjoy the ride. Very well done gentleman.
- Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:53 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Avkrvst: The Approbation
Porcupine Tree fans should eat this one up. For my ears this is very good. Curious to know if anyone else has given this a go.
Like I said, if you like PT then you really need to hear this.
Porcupine Tree fans should eat this one up. For my ears this is very good. Curious to know if anyone else has given this a go.
Like I said, if you like PT then you really need to hear this.
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Victor Smolski - Guitar Force...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 193
Re: Victor Smolski - Guitar Force...
Victor is among the criminally unknown guitarists out there. He is a master at his game and I love his tone. A monstrous exciting player. New album is great and gets a bunch of spins from myself.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:47 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Top 50 Albums of 2022
- Replies: 5
- Views: 526
Re: Top 50 Albums of 2022
Wow, how you compile these lists is pretty incredible. Considering there is only 52 weeks in a year and you have 50 albums here and the fact that you put it in a month early tells me you are averaging more than one release a week. Plus adding in the ones that didn’t make the list, well, you get wher...
- Fri Nov 18, 2022 5:24 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: What are you listening to right now?
- Replies: 457
- Views: 26446
Re: What are you listening to right now?
Tad Morose, the last 4 albums on shuffle. Ronny Hemlin to me is a metal vocal god. The albums are, (from first Ronnie Hemlin to the newest) Revenant, St. Demonius, Chapter X, and March of the Obsequious. I would say if I had to pick one it would be Chapter X. I’ve always dug Tad Morose but Hemlin ra...
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 1:52 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: ARENA / Time Capsule video ........
- Replies: 2
- Views: 215
Re: ARENA / Time Capsule video ........
Damian Wilson can do no wrong in my eyes. I’ve been listening a lot to Headspace ‘All that you fear is gone’ and his performance on that record might be my favorite by him. That one is a grower and takes time to get under your skin but once it does… wow!! Anyway, Arena with D.W. Is going to be an ab...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:16 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: All Things Fallen
- Replies: 5
- Views: 301
Re: All Things Fallen
I just picked it up myself. I have their ep from a while back and enjoyed it quite much. The vocalist has a little Andy Kuntz in his delivery and tone. At least on the ep. I’ll be listening to the new one on repeat today while locating cables!!! Nothing like rocking out while working.
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Vanden Plas Live Bluray!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 488
Re: Vanden Plas Live Bluray!
This is great! Stephan Lil is so flawless and spot on in his delivery. These guys are tight as hell and sound awesome live. And yes Andy especially sounds like he hasn’t lost a thing.
Just giving my two cents. Solid stuff all the way through.
Just giving my two cents. Solid stuff all the way through.
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:59 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: The Neal Morse Band / Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream......
- Replies: 11
- Views: 498
Re: The Neal Morse Band / Morsefest 2017 - Testimony of a Dream......
Seeing this post reminded me to watch the show again. Well I watched disc one and boy howdy it is mind blowingly good. Eric Gillette is flawless on voice and guitar. Wish I had an ounce of his talent. The religious theme of this bothers me none, just like the satanic theme of Ghost…bothers me none. ...
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Eldritch - Eos
- Replies: 2
- Views: 244
Re: Eldritch - Eos
Great one this is. I have been following them from the beginning and yes that means I’m an old fart!
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:14 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Best of 2021 for me.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 569
Best of 2021 for me.
First of all, these lists help me discover stuff I missed during the year and usually lead to mucho purchases! Great reason for following this site alone. Now I figure I'll throw my faves of the year out there cause it just might lead to someone else doing the aforementioned thing that I have done,,...
- Thu Dec 02, 2021 1:39 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Dizzy Mizz Lizzy - Amelia
- Replies: 6
- Views: 398
Re: Dizzy Mizz Lizzy - Amelia
Wow, what a find! Thanks Claus. How about the rest of their material, does it stand up to this incredible album?
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:38 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Cookie Monster making bank!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 358
Cookie Monster making bank!
Man, the Cookie Monster has got to be the highest paid vocalist out there! He sure as hell shows up on a shit ton of metal albums! Just having a little fun! Well I’m definitely not a fan of his and have shied away from many of great music thanks to him…..
- Wed Oct 27, 2021 4:45 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: AVANDRA / Skylighting ..........
- Replies: 1
- Views: 255
Re: AVANDRA / Skylighting ..........
Wanted to chime in on this. I’ve had this since it’s release and continue to spin it up from time to time. The only knock I have is in the vocal department. Not that they are bad to these ears, on the contrary. I just wish the production of the vocals was higher in the mix. I have a belief that if s...
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:02 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
- Replies: 9
- Views: 664
Re: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
After several more listens, I have to say this is my favorite release this year. Just a wee bit ahead of Vola. This may not be for everyone but one thing for sure, it is one incredibly emotional listening experience. I love it when music just takes you away, and this one hits it for me..I’m eagerly ...
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:55 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
- Replies: 9
- Views: 664
The Paradox Twin: Silence from signals
I could have just posted this in new stuff Friday’s. But I didn’t. I have been waiting patiently for this one. It does not disappoint.Those who get into Anathema should love the hell out of this release. Give this a listen. If you just want to start with one tune make it Wake Vortex…Then if you don’...
Re: Riverside
To me, there is magic from the last two records. I listen a lot to their entire catalog and it is awesome. I just get that magical musical bliss feeling from the last two. Maybe I’m just going softer. Saying that I love the direction they are heading. And correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe Waste...
Riverside
I just have to spread my joy… First of all I got into this band from the inception with Out of Myself. Followed by their next release, Second Life Syndrome. But for some reason I just migrated away from them probably due to my time recording all of my own music RickyRock. For anyone who cares to hea...
- Sat May 22, 2021 8:24 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: New stuff Friday ...
- Replies: 545
- Views: 40792
Re: New stuff Friday ...
Just discovered Vola last year and they quickly became a band that I just had to grab everything they have available. This new record Witness I’ll have to say is my fave by them and my top so far this year. These Danes have grooves and choruses that push all the right buttons for me. Like I said bef...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:15 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
- Replies: 9
- Views: 957
Re: Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
Still kicking my ass.....Where is the enthusiasm for this? Larry D, no comments? My only complaint is it is too short, but still best of the year for me.
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 4:55 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
- Replies: 9
- Views: 957
Re: Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
Right now for me this is my record of the year. Hitting me like a two ton heavy thing.....Closer to the end is my tune of the year so far also. People, this is incredible stuff! Glad to see Ken Golden getting copies of this. I hear shades of Queen, Anubis Gate and Steve Morse. Of course Rush and Dre...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:13 pm
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
- Replies: 9
- Views: 957
Pyramid Theorem: Beyond the Exosphere
Wow. My little bro turned me on to this. From Canada and influenced by Rush, Dream Theatre, Iron Maiden..... This is smokin hot!! 4 musicians at the top of their game. This should go over big around here. Anyone else hear anything by this band? I will give more thoughts after I absorb this monster f...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: PM: Core
- Topic: Damnation Angels: Fiber of our being.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 958
Re: Damnation Angels: Fiber of our being.
NDFAN said....”Boy, Do I disagree. Their first 3 CD'S are far superior to there latest(Fiber Of our Being). If you haven't listen to their first 3 CD'S, PLEASE give them a listen. Masterpiece, it certainly isn't. I'm really soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo disappointed.” Well we can agree to disagree h...