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NINTH: Disappointed, but not surprised.

Shiawase na hibi by the gazette is so melancholic that almost makes me cry

Slipknot gets a lot of hate from the metal fans who have graduated onto more technical/mathy/atmospheric metal substyles and bands, but damn...
 
It doesn't matter how much nutty tech death or mathcore I listen to, Iowa always holds up as one of the heaviest albums ever. The drumming and vocal  performances really sell it so well, and the production does an amazing job of not going too clean pristine (the problem of many A-list metal act's albums and tech death metal bands), but also not disregarding the power of well-executed recording/mixing and being too raw in a weak way (the problem of many new-era black metal/experimental/atmospheric inspired metal bands). Perfect blend of precision and fervor, sonicly speaking. 

Slipknot gets a lot of hate from the metal fans who have graduated onto more technical/mathy/atmospheric metal substyles and bands, but damn...
 
It doesn't matter how much nutty tech death or mathcore I listen to, Iowa always holds up as one of the heaviest albums ever. The drumming and vocal  performances really sell it so well, and the production does an amazing job of not going too clean pristine (the problem of many A-list metal act's albums and tech death metal bands), but also not disregarding the power of well-executed recording/mixing and being too raw in a weak way (the problem of many new-era black metal/experimental/atmospheric inspired metal bands). Perfect blend of precision and fervor, sonicly speaking. 

Slipknot gets a lot of hate from the metal fans who have graduated onto more technical/mathy/atmospheric metal substyles and bands, but damn...
 
It doesn't matter how much nutty tech death or mathcore I listen to, Iowa always holds up as one of the heaviest albums ever. The drumming and vocal  performances really sell it so well, and the production does an amazing job of not going too clean pristine (the problem of many A-list metal act's albums and tech death metal bands), but also not disregarding the power of well-executed recording/mixing and being too raw in a weak way (the problem of many new-era black metal/experimental/atmospheric inspired metal bands). Perfect blend of precision and fervor, sonicly speaking. 

I wish more bands were creative with the intro SE tracks. The combined time I've spent listening to 90 seconds of budget electronic as a prelude to a pretty-good-not-great VK album probably adds up to days.

there should be a new vk band called NEW☆BANDS☆MUST☆NOT☆SiNTH☆LEAD

This has probably been asked, but can anyone name VK bands that got better towards the end of their career? (Not counting bands that were only active for like 2 years)
 
I'm trying to honestly assess if I have an everlasting nostalgia hard-on, or if bands just tend to lose that youthful passion they needed to once prove themselves once they've already made it. With literally every longer-lasting VK band I like, I favor their earlier/first releases (Versailles, Vidoll, Matenrou Opera, Mucc, Nightmare, Kagrra,, 12012, Ayabie, Miyavi, blah blah).
 
I feel like the GazettE might get mentioned, and I fucked with them for the most part until DIM, but as I get older I find myself caring less about their high-budget modern metal sound (which they continue to pursue, arguably quite well?) in favor of many of their early recordings that may have been slightly rough around the edges in some way, but oozed with passion and desperation. This all despite the fact I discovered GazettE around the stacked rubbish area and didn't care for much before it until many years after.
 
Thoughts????? DO bands ever get good™ again??

(Without cheating) can you name any releases exact release date that you still remember from being once so hyped?
 
I've thought long and hard and this is my list:
Versailles - Jubilee : 2010 Jan 20th
Versailles - History & Lemon Hall DVD's : 2009 May 20th
DELUHI - Flashblack CD/DVD : 2009 May 20th
DELUHI - Yggdalive : 2009 November 4
 
I can remember lots more month/year combos, but getting the day is the ultimate test. Some of mine might be off (i didn't check), but my gut thinks they are correct. How about you? 😮

an acoustic guitar is better than a PS4

(Without cheating) can you name any releases exact release date that you still remember from being once so hyped?
 
I've thought long and hard and this is my list:
Versailles - Jubilee : 2010 Jan 20th
Versailles - History & Lemon Hall DVD's : 2009 May 20th
DELUHI - Flashblack CD/DVD : 2009 May 20th
DELUHI - Yggdalive : 2009 November 4
 
I can remember lots more month/year combos, but getting the day is the ultimate test. Some of mine might be off (i didn't check), but my gut thinks they are correct. How about you? 😮

i feel like i've listened to like.. less than 10 albums that actually came out this year

inspiration...♡
　

This has probably been asked, but can anyone name VK bands that got better towards the end of their career? (Not counting bands that were only active for like 2 years)
 
I'm trying to honestly assess if I have an everlasting nostalgia hard-on, or if bands just tend to lose that youthful passion they needed to once prove themselves once they've already made it. With literally every longer-lasting VK band I like, I favor their earlier/first releases (Versailles, Vidoll, Matenrou Opera, Mucc, Nightmare, Kagrra,, 12012, Ayabie, Miyavi, blah blah).
 
I feel like the GazettE might get mentioned, and I fucked with them for the most part until DIM, but as I get older I find myself caring less about their high-budget modern metal sound (which they continue to pursue, arguably quite well?) in favor of many of their early recordings that may have been slightly rough around the edges in some way, but oozed with passion and desperation. This all despite the fact I discovered GazettE around the stacked rubbish area and didn't care for much before it until many years after.
 
Thoughts????? DO bands ever get good™ again??

the suckiest thing when your first serious crush is happily married with other girl... aww... i'm happy, but heart is so aching. i think i'll love her forever, doesn't matter we broke up almost ten years ago.

Metalheads can be cute too.
 

4 days ago my daughter was born... well lets see when the time will come that she's embarrassed by my musical taste XD ~

mix tradeoff idea: cheap kei hell/obscure bands only
 
ultimate goal is for your partner to have not even heard the name of any of ur artists + demo sonic aesthetic, freshman releases, etc.

mix tradeoff idea: cheap kei hell/obscure bands only
 
ultimate goal is for your partner to have not even heard the name of any of ur artists + demo sonic aesthetic, freshman releases, etc.

mix tradeoff idea: cheap kei hell/obscure bands only
 
ultimate goal is for your partner to have not even heard the name of any of ur artists + demo sonic aesthetic, freshman releases, etc.

Killie album pre-orders started shipping

going to new york for the first time tomorrow holy shit

I feel so bad today ...

Heaven in Her Arms dropped a new song, and it's (predictably) awesome.
 
https://youtu.be/pG38a3bsQvQ