Headbangers Anonymous

[Montezuma]

Headbangers Anonymous

Welcome to Headbangers Anonymous. In case you didn't figure it out, this clan is devoted to Heavy Metal music and everything that revolves around it. Here, members can debate and discuss about their favorite Metal bands, as well as events, festivals, and concerts. Also, the latest album releases and tour dates can be found in here (information supplied by members).

Joining
To join, all I ask is that you post your favorite metal band, your favorite album from that band, and any instruments you play (if any). Also, if you're in a band, tell us about it. After joining, you will be in the "New Members" category for one week, unless you advertise the clan in your signature, in which you would be promoted to the "Members" category.


Leaders
Montezuma
Spiner202

Members
~*SUB-ZERO*~
ATRLOGfan
Atlas.
baphomet6
Black Ivy
Blaster
Cody.
Conob
Cytosine
Flip-Hkd
Gunner-God
Heretic Monkey
Junxtion
Leon
Necka
Nightfall
Noise
smashbro14
The Eye in the Sky!
Tichondrius
Vermillion.
War Pig
Yamamoto
yellowjacket
Ziak

New Members
Shadantada

*If there are any name changes, please notify me.


Information Center
Here, you can find out about the latest album releases, as well as tour dates and festivals.

News
None

Recent/Upcoming Album Releases
None

Tours/Festivals
None

*If you want to submit information, just post it in here and I'll be glad to put it in this post.

Affiliates
If you want to be an affiliate with this clan, just ask me and I'll be glad to put a link to your club/clan in here, as long as you put a link to this clan in your club/clan.

~Club Video Gaming~ (http://forums.gamewinners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516611)
Elite PSP Owners (http://forums.gamewinners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=442114&page=6)
Hidden Leaf Village Clan (http://forums.gamewinners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535256)
The Guitar Hero Clan (http://forums.gamewinners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=552323)

[Heretic Monkey]

Speaking of Gorod (cough)...

New Guitar Material for Upcoming Album (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhV5DrRvDqc)

[SS4 Sephiroth]

Sounds sick!

[Flip-Hkd]

Anything technical enough to get a genre name just for being technical, probably sounds bad. You can only have so much odd timing signatures before your music sounds un organized and as if you DON'T know anything about time signatures.

AS for LOG's genre, who really gives a f*ck? Why would you even go back and forth about that, you're arguing over something that can't be proven, lol


p.s. POOP

[Heretic Monkey]

Anything technical enough to get a genre name just for being technical, probably sounds bad. You can only have so much odd timing signatures before your music sounds un organized and as if you DON'T know anything about time signatures.
I take it you don't listen to necrophagist, gorod, pitbulls in the nursery, psycroptic, psypheria, etc. very much. The only band that comes close to what you describe is meshuggah. I can only stand so much of their music before it starts sounding the same.

Oh, and technicality doesn't mean "odd time signatures". You can be technical as hell while staying in the basic 4-4...

[The Eye in the Sky!]

Hehe, split. (http://forums.gamewinners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574114)

[Flip-Hkd]

I take it you don't listen to necrophagist, gorod, pitbulls in the nursery, psycroptic, psypheria, etc. very much. The only band that comes close to what you describe is meshuggah. I can only stand so much of their music before it starts sounding the same.

Oh, and technicality doesn't mean "odd time signatures". You can be technical as hell while staying in the basic 4-4...


I meant technical time signatures, not technical playing. If I recall thats what he defined mathcore as, or something. And I have listened to Necrophagist, they were my favorite band for a couple months, I wouldn't call their timing odd though, really it's just a lot of riffs. But other bands, like Converge, it doesn't sound like there is any time signature, therefore in my opinion don't need yet another genre name.


Also my wording sometimes comes off as ranting or with a negative vibe, but im not trying to. I just like debating

[Pandemic Joe]

I like complex time signatures, personally, not all of the time, but it makes things very interesting if the right band is doing it. Born of Osiris has the weirdest time scales and I think they are amazing.

[Legendaryking6]

Why don't we play more of my game instead of bickering about time signatures?

[Heretic Monkey]

Also my wording sometimes comes off as ranting or with a negative vibe, but im not trying to. I just like debating
My fault, i thought you were criticizing the ENTIRE tech-death genre.

Why don't we play more of my game instead of bickering about time signatures?
How is creating imaginary tours, basically the "best of" of people's ipod collections, better than talking about actual music...?

[Legendaryking6]

Because it's interesting to see what some people's choices would be.

[Flip-Hkd]

I always like imagining band switch arounds. But not your typical "dream line-up" im talking a full band, with different vox.

For example, Pantera, with All That Remain's lead singer [fergot his name]

I don't like piecing together whole bands because it is too much variation and you can never get an idea of what it will sound like

[Cytosine]

The Cerdog Tour

Touring: UK, US, Europe, others tbc

Duration: 2 days

Day 1

Metallica
Trivium
Rammstein
Lamb of God
Megadeth
Disturbed
Slipknot (I don't care whether or not you consider them metal)
Sepultura
Strapping Young Lad
Slayer

Day 2

Opeth
Dream Theater
Alice in Chains
Dragonforce
Iron Maiden
Children of Bodom
Joe Satriani
Steve Vai
Paul Gilbert/Racer X
McFly Bullet for my Valentine


Day 1 is not necessarily better than day 2, but I kept the louder, more agressive metal for the first day and the second has more progressive stuff for the most part.

[Pandemic Joe]

I like that idea.

Hmmm, here are some that I'd like to hear:

Mercyful Fate with the vocalist of Killwhitneydead.
Iced Earth with the vocalist of Kataklysm.
Nile with Dani Filth on vocals.
Suicide Silence with Dez Farara of DevilDriver on vocals.

[Flip-Hkd]

You can also switch it up. For example just say Dime's squeels, with Metallica's music.

Idk I just like mix matching attributes of bands, now lets hear some more

[Cytosine]

I'd like to see someone like LaBrie or Dickinson singing in an extreme metal band. Other than that I dunno.

[Pandemic Joe]

The lead singer of Blind Guardian hooking up with Dimmu Borgir would be pretty excellent.

[Spiner202]

Kai Hansen in Helloween... oh wait :(

I think it would be cool to see what Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia) could do in a lot of bands, but I'd really like to see him try out some Gamma Ray stuff. He's a great singer and though Kai Hansen is great and fits their music, I thought it would be interesting to hear Tobias.

[Heretic Monkey]

I would love to see what Visceral Bleeding's Martin Pedersen could do if he replaced James Lee as Origin's vocalist. One of the fastest DM vocalists i've ever heard paired with the most technical/brutal/fast bands alive...

[Pandemic Joe]

I think it'd make Origin quite a bit even better to have Martin Pedersen at the helm, that's a good call. His voice is not just fast, but also very distinct, and Origin's playing is just face melting.

I swear, the Origin drummer can kick out the beats about a million miles an hour.

[Legendaryking6]

I think it'd make Origin quite a bit even better to have Martin Pedersen at the helm, that's a good call. His voice is not just fast, but also very distinct, and Origin's playing is just face melting.

I swear, the Origin drummer can kick out the beats about a million miles an hour.


Gene Hoglan > Origin's drummer

I win.

[Heretic Monkey]

Gene Hoglan > Origin's drummer

I win.
That's a very tough call. They play two completely different styles of music (ok, maybe not COMPLETELY different). We've already had a discussion similar to this in the past with a Tomas Haake (meshuggah) vs. extreme drummers debate. It basically came out as haake being amazing at what he does (polyrythms with insanely consistant tempos) and extreme drummers like derek roddy doing what they do (blast beats faster than your mind can comprehend).

With that being said, Mauro Mercurio (hour of penance) > every other drummer ever. He's also better than anyone who's ever touched anything with a stick.

[Legendaryking6]

Link to some choice material by Mercurio?

[Heretic Monkey]

Hour of Penance on Myspace (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=14084135)

The default "Litergy of Deceivers" song that plays is a pretty good representation of his speed, especially the double-bass present throughout the song, and especially around the 0:49 mark in the background.

I'm disappointed they don't have "Drowned in the Abyss of Ignorance" on there, since it has one of the longest/consistant/fastest double bass sections i've ever heard around 1:53. If i can find some time, i'll upload a .WAV or .mp3 of that section somewhere.

[Legendaryking6]

World's greatest death metal drummer evar!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKGiOY72ru4&feature=related


World's greatest death metal band evar!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLyTrsk1Ey8&feature=related

The funny thing is that the polka band actually looks like they're playing the song.

[SS4 Sephiroth]

Dont forget this amazing drummer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InZNBcJTmWs&feature=related

[Heretic Monkey]

Ocean = Great Funeral Doom. Check out "Pantheon Of The Lesser" of you get a chance and love some heavy-as-hell down-tempo.

EDIT: Same with a band called Bongripper. Just started listening to them last night.

[Legendaryking6]

Seems like this place might need some activity.

Are any of you going to any shows anytime soon? I got my ticket to Symphony X at the Trocadero in Philly on the 22nd, and my sister got me a ticket to Dragonforce's show with Powerglove and Tourisas supporting on the 30th at the Electric factory in Philly.

This'll be the most concerts I've been to in one month.

[Noise]

Going to see Job For A Cowboy on the 28th, though I'm far more excited about the opening bands, Annotations of an Autopsy, Animosity, Hate Eternal, and All Shall Perish.

Mad excitement.

[Spiner202]

I'm thinking about seeing Dragonforce and Powerglove, but I probably won't go to that. However, I am planning to go see Kreator and Exodus in April, and naturally, when HammerFall comes to North America (which they should do on this tour) I'll be there for sure.

[Legendaryking6]

I've never even heard of Kreator or Exodus, but I have heard of Hammerfall. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to hear any of their stuff yet (aol dial up sucks immensely). Can you reccomend an album, Spiner?

[Pandemic Joe]

Going to see Job For A Cowboy on the 28th, though I'm far more excited about the opening bands, Annotations of an Autopsy, Animosity, Hate Eternal, and All Shall Perish.

Mad excitement.

Animosity, Job, Hate Eternal, and All Shall Perish on the same show? Hell yeah! Hope you have fun!

I'm looking to go see Clutch in December.

[Legendaryking6]

Is that Layne Staley at second from the left on the bottom row in your sig, Joe?

[Spiner202]

I've never even heard of Kreator or Exodus, but I have heard of Hammerfall. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to hear any of their stuff yet (aol dial up sucks immensely). Can you reccomend an album, Spiner?

If you've never heard of Exodus or Kreator you are missing out on essential thrash albums. I would reccomend the only albums I have by them Bonded By Blood (Exodus) and Extreme Aggression (Kreator).

As for HammerFall, I started with Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken, but I would suggest Crimson Thunder. It has arguably their most popular song Hearts On Fire, as well it's their most rounded album. Their first 3 (and some parts of the 4th) albums are great power metal albums, and the 5th and 6th (and again some parts of the 4th) are more Heavy Metal oriented. The thing I will say is that HammerFall isn't a band that I got into my first listen. Every time I listen to them I like it more, but at the start I didn't like a ton of songs and now I like most of them.

Order of albums to get:
Crimson Thunder
Legacy Of Kings
Glory To The Brave
Chapter V: Unbent Unbowed Unbroken - if you like this one then go with:
Threshold - if you like the others get:
Renegade

[Legendaryking6]

If you're rethinking seeing Dragonforce with Powerglove, Spiner, I suggest you go see them anyway. I've talked to a bunch of people who've seen them live, and they say their live shows can sometimes rival Dragonforce's live shows.

[Noise]

I've seen Dragonforce live, and I can tell you, it isn't anything to brag about.

[Legendaryking6]

I've seen Dragonforce live, and I can tell you, it isn't anything to brag about.

I've heard an equal amount of people on both sides of the fence about their live shows. The one I went to (Mayhem Fest at the old Tweeter Center in Camden, NJ) was absolutely amazing.

[Spiner202]

When I saw them they were quite good. I just don't see a point in seeing them again. Obviously they'll have an extended setlist (from the 5 or so songs at Mayhem Fest) but I imagine much of it will be from the new album, which can't compare to the first three.

[Spike]

I've seen Dragonforce live, and I can tell you, it isn't anything to brag about.

I loved how a few years ago at Rocksilde I believe it was, they played after Megadeth, and through their whole set the crowd was chanting Megadeth.

But yes, I do have to agree, their nothing to write home about

[Spiner202]

Speaking of Megadeth...

Last night, for the first time, I listened through all of the Peace Sells album (except 1 track, I didn't have time) and I have to say that it's actually a good album. Dave's voice usually drives me insane, but there isn't a ton of singing on this album, and the riffs on some of these songs (Wake Up Dead) are just amazing. Still I remember when I listened to Rust In Peace and I thought it was terrible outside of Hangar 18 and Tornado of Souls.

[Legendaryking6]

The title track from Rust In Peace was pretty damn good. Although Dave's an exceptional guitarist (he could shred circles around hammet or hetfield anyday), he really should stick to just playing guitar. His voice can be downright horrible at times.

Also, I heard Megadeth's live shows suck, that Dave gives little to no crowd interaction and usually tells the crowd "You came here to see us play, not to hear us talk".

[Legendaryking6]

On another note- holy f*cking **** that Symphony X show last night was incredible. Let's just say "epic" doesn't even begin to describe their live shows. Spiner, if they ever come around where you live, this is a must see event.

[Spiner202]

On another note- holy f*cking **** that Symphony X show last night was incredible. Let's just say "epic" doesn't even begin to describe their live shows. Spiner, if they ever come around where you live, this is a must see event.

I would go...but I don't like them. I can't really get into their stuff, but maybe I'll give it another listen.

[Dragonese]

Hi I'd like to join. My favorite Heavy Metal Band(If they're still considdered that) is AC/DC id not, Metallica. My favorite albums are, AC/DC Black Ice, Metallica Ride the Lightning. I also play Guitar, bass and Keyboards

[Legendaryking6]

AC/DC aren't metal. At all.

And I would suggest giving their album "Paradise Lost" a listen. The title track along with Set The World On Fire and Revelation are, IMO the best ones off of that album.

[Spiner202]

Hi I'd like to join. My favorite Heavy Metal Band(If they're still considdered that) is AC/DC id not, Metallica. My favorite albums are, AC/DC Black Ice, Metallica Ride the Lightning. I also play Guitar, bass and Keyboards

Welcome aboard! ACDC aren't really that metal, but Metallica is. If you like Metallica, I would suggest to dig a bit deeper into metal. For example an album like Number Of The Beast (by Iron Maiden) or Blizzard of Ozz (by Ozzy Osbourne) are both great metal albums. Number Of the Beast is probably at it's best around the middle of the album (and the last song) and Blizzard of Ozz has a great beginning (and some very underrated tracks at the end).

[Dragonese]

Oh believe me, I listen to alot of metal. Anywhere from Megadeth, Anthrax, to Iron Maiden, Slipknot

[Legendaryking6]

You'll fit right in here then.

[Flip-Hkd]

Anyone like In Flames? Back in my metal days i used to <3 them.

Also after Ozzfest I discovered Five Finger Death Punch, whose first album [forgot] I really liked, months later when I kinda sorta got out of metal I heard them on the radio, cool to see a small time go big from one tour.

[Heretic Monkey]

I've heard some of in flames, but they aren't really my style. Neither is five finger death punch. I think ozzfest has gone downhill like a mother. Either that, or my taste in music has just changed dramatically since i started paying attention to it....... which it has.

[Flip-Hkd]

I liked their first album. The newer one from them seems like a re make. Ignore it.

What about Carcass, another one of my old favs

[Legendaryking6]

Ozzfest only had a few good bands in 07 when I went (only because it was free), but the main reason it didn't do as well last year was because of mayhem fest and because they only limited it to a 1 day thing.

[Spiner202]

On the topic of In Flames, I don't like them (I don't like DM :(), but Jesper Stromblad is my hero. He basically wrote half of the first two HammerFall albums (which are the best ones, besides Crimson Thunder) and he co-wrote a track on their new album. (88 days till No Sacrifice No Victory!!!)

[Heretic Monkey]

God damn..... last post was almost a month ago....

On a completely unrelated topic, EAT IT FLO MOUNIER, GENE HOGLAN, AND TOMAS HAAKE!!

http://poststuff4.entensity.net/121508/flash.php?media=asiandrums.flv

[Legendaryking6]

I always knew asians would take over the world of music.

Is it just me, or does it sound like he's playing the beat from Song 2 by Blur when he starts getting into it?

I also want the product he's pushing more than anything now.

[Pandemic Joe]

That's a pretty cool little toy there. I'd get one.

[Legendaryking6]

If he and Herman Li teamed up they'd be an unstoppable force in the world of Metal.

Spiner, you ever hear of Kiuas? They're pretty damn good. If you like Firewind, you'd like them.

[Heretic Monkey]

If he and Herman Li teamed up they'd be an unstoppable force in the world of Metal.
There wouldn't be enough energy to power the synthesizers for that team-up...

[Spiner202]

If he and Herman Li teamed up they'd be an unstoppable force in the world of Metal.

Spiner, you ever hear of Kiuas? They're pretty damn good. If you like Firewind, you'd like them.

No I haven't. I'll check them out a bit later.

Also, if anyone is wondering about A Metal Xmas cd, I wouldn't reccomend it. I mean it's decent. On first listen it's really good, but it gets annoying quickly. And for death metal fans there is only one song with screaming (Silent Night with Chuck Billy of Testament).

[Legendaryking6]

Check out their song "Conqueror" for starters. I guarantee you'll be hooked after listening to that gem.

[Pandemic Joe]

Those guys are amazing, good find!

[Legendaryking6]

Yeah, I'm always looking for new stuff. A decent amount of bands I have on my ipod are ones not alot of people know about but the ones that do love them (i.e.- Kiuas, Firewind, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Unearth, Graveyard BBQ, etc.). Once again, I'm gonna try to push one of my favorite bands since I'm on the topic- Graveyard BBQ. Honestly, they're one of the most unique bands I've ever heard. They do an incredible job of blending Southern Rock, Blues, and Metal.

Graveyard BBQ's myspace page (myspace.com/graveyardbbq)


Everyone here NEEDS to go check them out.

[Pandemic Joe]

Graveyard BBQ f*cking rule. I got the pleasure of seeing one of my absolute favorite bands on the 30th, Clutch, and I recommend them to anyone out there who loves some good time music. Everything from funk to stoner metal.

[Legendaryking6]

Graveyard BBQ f*cking rule. I got the pleasure of seeing one of my absolute favorite bands on the 30th, Clutch, and I recommend them to anyone out there who loves some good time music. Everything from funk to stoner metal.

The same can be said about Clutch. They kick ass. I also got to see Graveyard BBQ on the 30th at Katmandu in Trenton and even got to hop up on stage and sing one of their songs with them (their cover of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap). I would have pics of me doing that and of me with the band afterwards, but my phone died about an hour before they went on. I was pissed about that. :bashhead: