Agree with 'Beyond' and most of 'The Living Infinite', they were great. Amaranthe's album is so catchy and extremely fun, haven't stopped listening or singing to that one . Ethera was definitely one the worst I've heard this year so far, the vocals ruined most of it IMO.

Suggestions? I would recommened Mechina - Empyrean, a great Industrial/Death and symphonic band.

Written by CyberSymphony on 26.03.2013 at 15:38

Agree with 'Beyond' and most of 'The Living Infinite', they were great. Amaranthe's album is so catchy and extremely fun, haven't stopped listening or singing to that one . Ethera was definitely one the worst I've heard this year so far, the vocals ruined most of it IMO.

Suggestions? I would recommened Mechina - Empyrean, a great Industrial/Death and symphonic band.

Thanks for the rec and the stopping by thing...

Huge thumbs up just for Omnium and Soilwork They rock. I had no idea that Serenity, Visions and In Vain have new albums, so I need to check that ones

Written by RhaegarTargaryen on 28.03.2013 at 13:05

Huge thumbs up just for Omnium and Soilwork They rock. I had no idea that Serenity, Visions and In Vain have new albums, so I need to check that ones

Thanks dude, really awesome album by In Vain, you should check it out ASAP

NIce to see Amorphis' Circle at #1! Love that album and band. Great list!

Written by CobiWan1993 on 25.05.2013 at 11:07

NIce to see Amorphis' Circle at #1! Love that album and band. Great list!

Thanks

Not that I have listened to the last 5 albums on the list, but I would have went ahead and put Stratovarius's "Nemesis" at the bottom of the list. SUCH a disappointment.

Written by Stunning Cactus on 23.07.2013 at 10:47

Not that I have listened to the last 5 albums on the list, but I would have went ahead and put Stratovarius's "Nemesis" at the bottom of the list. SUCH a disappointment.

Yeah, you're right, massive disappointment, but still contains one or two enjoyable songs, when the ones after it don't have any song that actually I can bear listen to

Written by Enissa on 23.07.2013 at 18:18

Written by Stunning Cactus on 23.07.2013 at 10:47

Not that I have listened to the last 5 albums on the list, but I would have went ahead and put Stratovarius's "Nemesis" at the bottom of the list. SUCH a disappointment.

Yeah, you're right, massive disappointment, but still contains one or two enjoyable songs, when the ones after it don't have any song that actually I can bear listen to

I can agree with you there. Unbreakable was actually really enjoyable, after that it was just a string of disappointment. I loved the way Castles in the Air started out...beautiful piano, Kotipelto with some smooth vocals. But then they shit all over it with a terrible chorus section and blah. I know they can do so much better...(Elysium).

Written by Stunning Cactus on 25.07.2013 at 02:02

Written by Enissa on 23.07.2013 at 18:18

Written by Stunning Cactus on 23.07.2013 at 10:47

Not that I have listened to the last 5 albums on the list, but I would have went ahead and put Stratovarius's "Nemesis" at the bottom of the list. SUCH a disappointment.

Yeah, you're right, massive disappointment, but still contains one or two enjoyable songs, when the ones after it don't have any song that actually I can bear listen to

I can agree with you there. Unbreakable was actually really enjoyable, after that it was just a string of disappointment. I loved the way Castles in the Air started out...beautiful piano, Kotipelto with some smooth vocals. But then they shit all over it with a terrible chorus section and blah. I know they can do so much better...(Elysium).

Actually, I didn't like Elysium either, but still much better than Nemesis, I just haven't been a fan of their shift of style since Polaris (though I liked Polaris a bit)... :\

Written by Enissa on 25.07.2013 at 02:25

Written by Stunning Cactus on 25.07.2013 at 02:02

Written by Enissa on 23.07.2013 at 18:18

Written by Stunning Cactus on 23.07.2013 at 10:47

Not that I have listened to the last 5 albums on the list, but I would have went ahead and put Stratovarius's "Nemesis" at the bottom of the list. SUCH a disappointment.

Yeah, you're right, massive disappointment, but still contains one or two enjoyable songs, when the ones after it don't have any song that actually I can bear listen to

I can agree with you there. Unbreakable was actually really enjoyable, after that it was just a string of disappointment. I loved the way Castles in the Air started out...beautiful piano, Kotipelto with some smooth vocals. But then they shit all over it with a terrible chorus section and blah. I know they can do so much better...(Elysium).

Actually, I didn't like Elysium either, but still much better than Nemesis, I just haven't been a fan of their shift of style since Polaris (though I liked Polaris a bit)... :\

I simply meant they can do better with their current lineup than Nemesis. Polaris had some great songs on it! (Deep Unknown, Falling Star, Winter Skies) and Elysium I felt built onto Polaris, but that's just my opinion (Under Flaming Skies, Infernal Maze, The Game Never Ends). Hopefully any future albums will be more interesting. I wouldn't mind if they headed in a more progressive direction, sort of like Elements Pt. 1 but with their current style. What do you think?

Written by Stunning Cactus on 29.07.2013 at 00:36


I simply meant they can do better with their current lineup than Nemesis. Polaris had some great songs on it! (Deep Unknown, Falling Star, Winter Skies) and Elysium I felt built onto Polaris, but that's just my opinion (Under Flaming Skies, Infernal Maze, The Game Never Ends). Hopefully any future albums will be more interesting. I wouldn't mind if they headed in a more progressive direction, sort of like Elements Pt. 1 but with their current style. What do you think?

Yeah, sure. I'm not against their prog direction, its just "Nemesis" sounded in total chaos, while "Elysium" sounded dull and inspired to me... Actually, I Love Elements Pt. 1, such a great album and has good memories for me It'll be awesome if they got back to that sound, while Pt. 2 wasn't so great I must say, I'd say that was the downhill album for Strato

Written by Enissa on 29.07.2013 at 14:03

Written by Stunning Cactus on 29.07.2013 at 00:36


I simply meant they can do better with their current lineup than Nemesis. Polaris had some great songs on it! (Deep Unknown, Falling Star, Winter Skies) and Elysium I felt built onto Polaris, but that's just my opinion (Under Flaming Skies, Infernal Maze, The Game Never Ends). Hopefully any future albums will be more interesting. I wouldn't mind if they headed in a more progressive direction, sort of like Elements Pt. 1 but with their current style. What do you think?

Yeah, sure. I'm not against their prog direction, its just "Nemesis" sounded in total chaos, while "Elysium" sounded dull and inspired to me... Actually, I Love Elements Pt. 1, such a great album and has good memories for me It'll be awesome if they got back to that sound, while Pt. 2 wasn't so great I must say, I'd say that was the downhill album for Strato

I can't argue with you there. I LOVE Elements!

Incidentally, could I ask you about your #1 pick? I want to know how it compares to Silent Waters. I haven't listened to Circle yet.

Written by Stunning Cactus on 31.07.2013 at 07:06


I can't argue with you there. I LOVE Elements!

Incidentally, could I ask you about your #1 pick? I want to know how it compares to Silent Waters. I haven't listened to Circle yet.

Mmm...well, for me Silent Waters is one of Amorphis's best albums, its one of their most atmospheric/melodic albums.
Circle on the other hand, is more aggressive (Shades Of Grey, Enchanted By The Moon), more folk-oriented (Nightbird's Song, The Wanderer), all in all, its a mash up between the old and modern Amorphis, that's why its so special (at least to me!)

Written by Enissa on 31.07.2013 at 12:46

Written by Stunning Cactus on 31.07.2013 at 07:06


I can't argue with you there. I LOVE Elements!

Incidentally, could I ask you about your #1 pick? I want to know how it compares to Silent Waters. I haven't listened to Circle yet.

Mmm...well, for me Silent Waters is one of Amorphis's best albums, its one of their most atmospheric/melodic albums.
Circle on the other hand, is more aggressive (Shades Of Grey, Enchanted By The Moon), more folk-oriented (Nightbird's Song, The Wanderer), all in all, its a mash up between the old and modern Amorphis, that's why its so special (at least to me!)

Very awesome! I love all of that kind of stuff, so I will give it a thorough listen.

Ahum...

Officium Triste - Mors Viri
Melodic Doom Metal from Finland?

Since when are they from Finland? They've always been from the Netherlands, Rotterdam to be more precise, hence the slogan Rotterdoom, even though the keyboard player/ex-drummer now lives in Germany. I am meeting up with the vocalist tomorrow for a drink tomorrow and I am sure that will be in Rotterdam and not Finland

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 03.08.2013 at 01:29

Ahum...

Officium Triste - Mors Viri
Melodic Doom Metal from Finland?

Since when are they from Finland? They've always been from the Netherlands, Rotterdam to be more precise, hence the slogan Rotterdoom, even though the keyboard player/ex-drummer now lives in Germany. I am meeting up with the vocalist tomorrow for a drink tomorrow and I am sure that will be in Rotterdam and not Finland

Sorry! Honest mistake!! I knew they were from the Netherlands, maybe got mixed up with other band when I added them!

Darkest White (Tristania) is the worst of all...

Good work.

Written by Ismarmlp on 03.08.2013 at 05:02

Darkest White (Tristania) is the worst of all...

Mmm... well, Its either that or VoA's Ethera, but Ethera which made me wanna hang myself from the ceiling!

Written by tea[m]ster on 04.08.2013 at 02:45

Good work.

Thanks