Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 26 Jun 2006, 14:19
Or has anyone already seen Dragonforce?
Some of my friends saw them in California a few months back and said it was an amazing show even though they had to watch through a fence because they got kicked out for drinking. And they ended up hanging out with the band and drinking with them later anyway.
Post by: negative creep on 26 Jun 2006, 17:28
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 26 Jun 2006, 17:35
Post by: Faw on 26 Jun 2006, 18:58
Post by: Borondir on 26 Jun 2006, 19:26
While I realize they are silly, I love Dragonforce, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Kamelot, etc. with complete sincerity. And I only wish I could see shows during the summer, but alas, I'm stuck in the middle of Kansas.
Post by: Kai on 26 Jun 2006, 19:29
Post by: Storm Rider on 26 Jun 2006, 22:15
As for Dragonforce, they would be better if every song didn't sound exactly the same.
Rhapsody I've never liked, and Blind Guardian I am only so-so on, although Demons and Wizards (which has Blind Guardian's vocalist) is great.
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 27 Jun 2006, 11:58
Quote from: Borondir
Oh you poor misguided indie kids and your irony.
While I realize they are silly, I love Dragonforce, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Kamelot, etc. with complete sincerity. And I only wish I could see shows during the summer, but alas, I'm stuck in the middle of Kansas.
yes, someone who feels the same way i do. i dont know what this whole irony thing is; if i like music, i like it; if not, then i dont. i dont see how it can get any more complicated than that.
Post by: Trollstormur on 27 Jun 2006, 12:09
Post by: Luke C on 27 Jun 2006, 12:54
They are mega-awesome.
Post by: Johnny C on 27 Jun 2006, 14:59
Quote from: Kai
GO KANSAS YEAH
CARRY ON NOW WAYWARD SON
Anyways, their tunes make me giggle, but I can admit they're talented folks.
Post by: E. Spaceman on 27 Jun 2006, 15:06
Post by: books_out_loud on 27 Jun 2006, 15:38
just because you can play that fast, does not mean you should.
it doesn't sound good, it sounds like a joke.
Post by: Faw on 27 Jun 2006, 19:11
Post by: Storm Rider on 27 Jun 2006, 21:39
Quote from: E. Spaceman
Kansas is further proof that no band named after a (real) place can ever be any good.
Hey, Boston's self-titled is great.
Post by: E. Spaceman on 27 Jun 2006, 21:47
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 28 Jun 2006, 12:56
Quote from: Faw
It's like trying to stop a wheelchair-bound pursesnatcher with a bazooka that fires rockets made of velociraptors that vomit plutonium. Complete overkill, and damn cool for it. (but Whitesnake still OWNS dragonforce.)
that is the best way i have ever heard Dragonforce described. in a completely sincere, non-ironic way. thats awesome.
and whitesnake does NOT own Dragonforce; whitesnake is pretty sick on the right occasion....but they are incapable of ownage of anyone. except maybe Nelson. in fact, i think whitesnake took a shit and the fungus that grew on it became Nelson.
edit: sig'd for badassery
Post by: Maedros on 02 Jul 2006, 00:12
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 10 Jul 2006, 15:24
and for your viewing pleasure heres a picture of the guitar player Sam filming us shotgun some beer before the show.
![]("http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e243/hile-gunslinger/Oregon%20Trip/Oregon004.jpg")
p.s. i am the one on the far right wearing all white.
Post by: Lannister on 07 Oct 2006, 16:13
Post by: Luke C on 08 Oct 2006, 02:39
Post by: Ernest on 09 Oct 2006, 09:32
Post by: Soidanae on 09 Oct 2006, 15:31
They're just fun.
It's like bubblegum-metal.
Post by: esp10nage on 09 Oct 2006, 20:06
Post by: La Creme on 09 Oct 2006, 20:10
Post by: esp10nage on 09 Oct 2006, 20:29
Post by: EdithKeelerMustDie on 09 Oct 2006, 22:01
But really, sometimes you have to listen to competely uncreative and repetitive music to really appreciate the good stuff.
Post by: thermodynamics on 09 Oct 2006, 23:57
almost as good as my first love, justin timberlake.
jt's my boy, dawg!
Post by: Patrick on 10 Oct 2006, 00:41
Post by: Soidanae on 13 Oct 2006, 18:04
I would posit that the guitar talent is impressiveArtistically or technically?
Technically, yeah.
But artistically? Nope.
Post by: Johnny C on 13 Oct 2006, 22:33
I'm just poking fun, but seriously, when you consider: Kansas, Texas, Europe, Asia, America, Chicago, Japan, Phoenix, and Boston (who depending on the day are awful or great to me), well, the evidence is overwhelming.
Phoenix shouldn't count. Since it's a phoenix.
Post by: Borondir on 13 Oct 2006, 22:59
Artistically, I wouldn't say they are amazing, but they are at least capable. Not as much can be said for many bands
people call artistic geniuses.
Dragonforce is Mastodon for idiots and 7th graders.Huh? I'm not quite seeing the link between an American prog sludge band and an English power metal band. Aside from the fact
they both inhabit the same huge genre of metal, I don't see how any comparison is useful.
P.S. Hopefully, you were joking and I look like a fool now for taking it seriously. :roll:
Unless, of course, you were just saying they are both currently trendy "heavy" bands for two very different demographics, in
which case you are very correct.
Post by: Felix_ on 18 Oct 2006, 23:36
When I saw them live they had fake tattoo sleeves on their arms and beer holder things on their mic stands. Oh, and did I mention they have trampolines on stage that the guitarists jump on while soloing at 300 notes per second?
I'm somewhat torn when it comes to this band because while they are fun and entertaining for someone who isn't really familiar or that are basically new to the genre of power/classic heavy metal (which consists of much of their fan base...there were skads of 15 year olds at the show I went to...), they sort of give power metal a bad name to those who aren't familiar with the genre who just write the entire genre off as more "metal nonsense". There are amazing bands within the power metal genre, and I'm happy to see that someone mentioned Kamelot because IMO they are probably one of the best. :)
Other's of note are (and keep in mind that these aren't necessarily purely power metal bands but similiar in sound):
- Evergrey
- Savatage
- Stratovarius (except the last couple of horrible records)
- Symphony X
- Blind Guardian
- At Vance
- Ayreon
- Masterplan
- Helloween
- Threshold
etc. :)
Post by: Felix_ on 18 Oct 2006, 23:39
Kansas is further proof that no band named after a (real) place can ever be any good.
No way! America ruled! :D
Post by: Dimmukane on 17 Nov 2006, 00:28
Post by: Patrick on 17 Nov 2006, 16:08
Post by: Scytale on 17 Nov 2006, 16:57
Led Zeppelin invented power metal. Just listen to "Immigrant Song" or "Achilles' Last Stand".:-)
Demon's and Wizards do a rather shitty cover of "Immigrant Song" on their last album "Touched by the Crimson King"
I think the biggest influence on Power Metal was stuff like Queen, Rainbow and Dio era Black Sabbath.
IMO Led Zep were more of an influence on Speed Metal bands like Accept (who are fucking awesome by the way).
Post by: cTony on 17 Nov 2006, 19:02
Led Zeppelin invented power metal. Just listen to "Immigrant Song" or "Achilles' Last Stand".Lol, i'm listening to Achilles' right now.
Dragonforce are fun.
I only ever pretend to be pretenscious about music, but when honest, its positive, powerfull, uplifting fun.
Whatever they are, they are, powerful.