Planning on going to the December 22 show in Springfield... So excited.

Good for you East Coasters because unless things have changed they are not coming over to the West coast... Boo I say.:gunner:

I may have been a bit late to the Blind-Guardian-are-awesome-party, but I firmly believe that "At The Edge Of Time" is the finest album of 2010 so far!I'd love to see them live too!

I just got my ticket to see them in Minneapolis. I've never seen them before, so I'm very excited. I'm terrified that I'll be horribly sick or something that day and end up not being able to see them.

With many liking the latest Blind Guardian album, I actually decided to go back and revisit their very first record. And holy crap! I have not been into Power Metal for some time, but "Battalions of Fear" rocks. This is some raw, thrashy Power Metal. I mean you'd never call this Flower Metal. This CD is the real deal.

Written by K✞ulu on 26.09.2010 at 16:07

With many liking the latest Blind Guardian album, I actually decided to go back and revisit their very first record. And holy crap! I have not been into Power Metal for some time, but "Battalions of Fear" rocks. This is some raw, thrashy Power Metal. I mean you'd never call this Flower Metal. This CD is the real deal.

Totally agree. As much as I like extreme metal and I'm not into Powermetal, I would never call this album flowermetal. Among the rare stuff I still like from the Powermetal genre.

Every single BG album has songs, that are absolutely awesome

Written by Ellrohir on 26.09.2010 at 16:47

Every single BG album has songs, that are absolutely awesome

Well maybe last 3 there canb be 1 song, till Nightfall there was ewery single sonh who was awesome

Written by Bad English on 26.09.2010 at 19:04

Written by Ellrohir on 26.09.2010 at 16:47

Every single BG album has songs, that are absolutely awesome

Well maybe last 3 there canb be 1 song, till Nightfall there was ewery single sonh who was awesome

For example:

A Night At The Opera: Battlefield, The Soulforged.

A Twist In The Myth: This Will Never End, Otherland.

At The Edge Of Time: Tanelorn, Ride Into Obsession.

Apart from songs Vikcen mentioned:

A Night At The Opera - And Then There Was Silence, The Maiden And The Minstrel Knight, PUNISHMENT DIVINE
A Twist In The Myth - Turn The Page, Skalds And Shadows
At The Edge Of Time - Curse My Name, War Of The Thrones

simply every BG album IS great

Written by K✞ulu on 26.09.2010 at 16:07

With many liking the latest Blind Guardian album, I actually decided to go back and revisit their very first record. And holy crap! I have not been into Power Metal for some time, but "Battalions of Fear" rocks. This is some raw, thrashy Power Metal. I mean you'd never call this Flower Metal. This CD is the real deal.

That is totally true. Nothing flower about early BG

Written by Ellrohir on 27.09.2010 at 11:11

Apart from songs Vikcen mentioned:

A Night At The Opera - And Then There Was Silence, The Maiden And The Minstrel Knight, PUNISHMENT DIVINE
A Twist In The Myth - Turn The Page, Skalds And Shadows
At The Edge Of Time - Curse My Name, War Of The Thrones

simply every BG album IS great

Yeah, these songs are some of the best ballads into the metal (The Maiden And The Minstrel Knight, Skalds And Shadows, Curse My Name).

And Then There Was Silence, one of the best long duration's metal song, absolutly awesome.

PUNISHMENT DIVINE, what i'm going to say about this song, simply awesome.

Written by Vikcen on 26.09.2010 at 23:27

Written by Bad English on 26.09.2010 at 19:04

Written by Ellrohir on 26.09.2010 at 16:47

Every single BG album has songs, that are absolutely awesome

Well maybe last 3 there canb be 1 song, till Nightfall there was ewery single sonh who was awesome

For example:

A Night At The Opera: Battlefield, The Soulforged.

A Twist In The Myth: This Will Never End, Otherland.

At The Edge Of Time: Tanelorn, Ride Into Obsession.

Honestly, "Tanelorn" and "Ride Into Obsession" are awesome, but I dare say they pale in comparison to "Sacred Worlds". This track is Power Metal in perfection. It features probably the greatest intro I've ever heard in a song and follows with alternating pace and heavy material with good lyrics and a catchy as heck melody. I also think that this song pretty much sums up Blind Guardian in a nutshell, just like "Center Of The Universe" does it for Kamelot. At the moment, "Sacred Worlds" really is my favorite song of the band, and my GOD I love the orchestra parts in it.

I have to agree with everyone else though. There is no BG album without masterpieces. I think they are the leading power metal band in the world right now.

Written by Pazu on 28.09.2010 at 03:10

Written by Vikcen on 26.09.2010 at 23:27

Written by Bad English on 26.09.2010 at 19:04

Written by Ellrohir on 26.09.2010 at 16:47

Every single BG album has songs, that are absolutely awesome

Well maybe last 3 there canb be 1 song, till Nightfall there was ewery single sonh who was awesome

For example:

A Night At The Opera: Battlefield, The Soulforged.

A Twist In The Myth: This Will Never End, Otherland.

At The Edge Of Time: Tanelorn, Ride Into Obsession.

Honestly, "Tanelorn" and "Ride Into Obsession" are awesome, but I dare say they pale in comparison to "Sacred Worlds". This track is Power Metal in perfection. It features probably the greatest intro I've ever heard in a song and follows with alternating pace and heavy material with good lyrics and a catchy as heck melody. I also think that this song pretty much sums up Blind Guardian in a nutshell, just like "Center Of The Universe" does it for Kamelot. At the moment, "Sacred Worlds" really is my favorite song of the band, and my GOD I love the orchestra parts in it.

I have to agree with everyone else though. There is no BG album without masterpieces. I think they are the leading power metal band in the world right now.

Well, maybe i put these songs ("Tanelorn" and "Ride Into Obsession") because they are more accessible for the Blind Guardian's standards than "Sacred Worlds", yeah the intro is absolutly awesome, but in this line i prefer "Wheel Of Time", more epic . Also i have to say that this album, is one of the most regular for me, i mean that almost all songs are favorite for me, it is hard for me highlight any song in this album, but i can say what song is the most weak "War Of The Thrones" imo.

And i am the one who love "War Of The Thrones"

I love "War of the Thrones," but I like the acoustic version better than the piano version.

Written by BattleHamster on 01.10.2010 at 00:48

I love "War of the Thrones," but I like the acoustic version better than the piano version.

I agree, I wish the acoustic version was on the album and not the piano one.

By the way I just got my tickets in the male for the Nov 26th show in Toronto!!! It's going to be biblical!

Written by Wyrd on 01.10.2010 at 22:52

Written by BattleHamster on 01.10.2010 at 00:48

I love "War of the Thrones," but I like the acoustic version better than the piano version.

I agree, I wish the acoustic version was on the album and not the piano one.

By the way I just got my tickets in the male for the Nov 26th show in Toronto!!! It's going to be biblical!

indeed, if there is any band that is more epic the bigger the audience, it is Blind Guardian. i still remember it was the second ever metal show i attended, 3 and a half years ago almost. 18.05.2007 - one of the most epic days of my life.

i still remember there were soo many short hot hipster girls in the concert area.. weird, but Vali approved.

Written by Hylia on 08.03.2010 at 11:39

I love Blind Guardian! they are the best band in the world, period. I listen to nightfall in middle earth like everyday and follow the blind. I really hope they do a north american tour soon.

hahah, i remember now from which movie that line is..

*BG walks on stage* Hansi says: what's up, me and Andre wrote this song five minutes ago, it's called "Valhalla"

shit i just came back half an hour ago. it was fucking epic, although they didn´t play a few of my absolute favorites (lord of the rings, the last candle)

I have a feeling like no body loves "Wheel of Time" as much as i do :p

Hey, here are my impressions of my first concert of Blind Guardian: http://www.metalstorm.net/events/event.php?event_id=42988&page=&message_id=

Written by Varegan on 08.11.2010 at 20:45

I have a feeling like no body loves "Wheel of Time" as much as i do :p

How much do you love it? I think it's a very good song, second only to Sacred Worlds, but it's not as good as a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter's morning. The album as a whole is that good, though.

Written by Guest on 08.11.2010 at 21:36

Written by Varegan on 08.11.2010 at 20:45

I have a feeling like no body loves "Wheel of Time" as much as i do :p

How much do you love it? I think it's a very good song, second only to Sacred Worlds, but it's not as good as a hot cup of coffee on a cold winter's morning. The album as a whole is that good, though.

of course not as good as that hot cup of coffee, but when i imagine all of the huge production and guest musicians and epic stuff in this one, i cant change it with Sacred Worlds, sw is nice indeed but it could be better, they didn't change the same song they recorded two years ago, just added some orchestral parts to its begining and end.

Written by Varegan on 08.11.2010 at 20:45

I have a feeling like no body loves "Wheel of Time" as much as i do :p

I love it. If it wasn't for that song, I would not rate the album 7. I guess I love the books more though XD

"Wheel of Time" is incredible, one of the best of Blind Guardian.

Written by GT on 27.09.2010 at 13:04

Written by K✞ulu on 26.09.2010 at 16:07

With many liking the latest Blind Guardian album, I actually decided to go back and revisit their very first record. And holy crap! I have not been into Power Metal for some time, but "Battalions of Fear" rocks. This is some raw, thrashy Power Metal. I mean you'd never call this Flower Metal. This CD is the real deal.

That is totally true. Nothing flower about early BG

Agreed, but I take it further. There is nothing "flower" metal about ANY Blind Guardian, early or late. No matter if they play with orchestral elements or sing about cheesy fantasy topics with sing-a-long choruses, they remain completely and totally badass and classic. It's what makes them special: badassitude.

Written by Susan on 18.11.2010 at 05:38

Written by GT on 27.09.2010 at 13:04

Written by K✞ulu on 26.09.2010 at 16:07

With many liking the latest Blind Guardian album, I actually decided to go back and revisit their very first record. And holy crap! I have not been into Power Metal for some time, but "Battalions of Fear" rocks. This is some raw, thrashy Power Metal. I mean you'd never call this Flower Metal. This CD is the real deal.

That is totally true. Nothing flower about early BG

Agreed, but I take it further. There is nothing "flower" metal about ANY Blind Guardian, early or late. No matter if they play with orchestral elements or sing about cheesy fantasy topics with sing-a-long choruses, they remain completely and totally badass and classic. It's what makes them special: badassitude.

I've actually been thinking the same thing everytime I read that post Might have to change it

Saw them 2 weeks ago in Barcelona. they played for almost 2 hours and started "Majesty" at the request of the audience(it was on the setlist of the tour but probably not planned for that night), i think that says quite enough about the concert

Written by Valentin B on 18.11.2010 at 12:52

Saw them 2 weeks ago in Barcelona. they played for almost 2 hours and started "Majesty" at the request of the audience(it was on the setlist of the tour but probably not planned for that night), i think that says quite enough about the concert

Was there Run For The Night

There no metter whatbut I hate BG after Nightfall, before thay played awesome muisc, 1th speed metal, then go to power, but good power and after Nightfall they becaim cheasyflower

Written by Bad English on 18.11.2010 at 14:55

Written by Valentin B on 18.11.2010 at 12:52

Saw them 2 weeks ago in Barcelona. they played for almost 2 hours and started "Majesty" at the request of the audience(it was on the setlist of the tour but probably not planned for that night), i think that says quite enough about the concert

Was there Run For The Night

There no metter whatbut I hate BG after Nightfall, before thay played awesome muisc, 1th speed metal, then go to power, but good power and after Nightfall they becaim cheasyflower

Hmm? I don't really see At the Edge of time being so cheesy. It was heavy and well written. But I geuss some people only want more of the same thing over and over again.

Written by Bad English on 18.11.2010 at 14:55

Written by Valentin B on 18.11.2010 at 12:52

Saw them 2 weeks ago in Barcelona. they played for almost 2 hours and started "Majesty" at the request of the audience(it was on the setlist of the tour but probably not planned for that night), i think that says quite enough about the concert

Was there Run For The Night

nah, but they did play some of the obscure stuff like Time What is Time, Mordred's Song and Traveler in Time.