Bear

I recommended it, but it ain't something most people will appreciate. For most people these newer japanese splatter films is too silly too enjoy alone. It's the kind of films most people enjoy watching together with friends for a laugh. Unless you are someone like me of course. I love most of these films.

It's from the short film Shyness Machine Girl which was a featurette in the DVD release of The Machine Girl. It's somewhat a sequel to the film. Great little short it is, and The Machine GIrl is a full blown masterpiece. Highly recommended!
 
The director, Noboru Iguchi, is one of those batshit crazy directors. A mad scientist of films sort of. He know how to entertain, and he loves a weapon out of the ass.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
This song, video and everything is beyond god damn brilliant. The ultimate summer and beer song. The whole album is really good. It gives a great feeling.
 
Word up!

It's getting closer and closer to summer, and the weather is, at times at least, really nice. This, for me, means thrash metal and crossover. However, why the fuck did "all" the great thrash metal bands turn towards groove metal sooner or later? Some went down the groove lane early on, while some later, but a shitload of these thrash metal bands turned towards groove metal at one point. It's so fucking disgusting. Worst genre in history of music.
 
Sepultura with Chaos A.D. They've already lost me at Arise, but at least Arise is alright if nothing else. Chaos A.D. however is absolute trash. It's so bad.
Anthrax with Sound of White Noise and many of the albums that would come. Everything up until Persistence of Time is good, but then they got groovier and shittier.
Annihilator with King of the Hill. The quality dropped massively with their third album, Set the World on Fire, but it wasn't until The King of the Hill that the band turned really sour. From there on and until now the band has sucked so bad. Ew.
Sodom with Masquerade in Blood. While not proper groove metal, there's more than enough groove metal elements here to make me vomit. Awful album. Everything up till MiB was actually pretty good. But this album. Fucking hell.
Overkill with I Hear Black. The first four albums are amazing, the fifth is cool, then came I Hear Black and the band turned to shit. Shitty groove metal made for pussies, like groove metal in general. Crap.
Testament with Low. I only need Testament's debut album, but everything up until Low are pretty good. Low however, is low. Such a shitty album with plenty of groove metal thrown in. It's so god damn bad.
Slayer with Diabolus in Musica. I lost interest with the release of South of Heaven, and I think South of Heaven, Seasons in the Abyss and all the following albums are boring. But it was the groove metalinfluenced nu metal shit that is DiM that really turned these guys into a poor joke. Such an awful album.
Destruction with The Least Successful Human Cannonball and All Hell Breaks Loose. I lost interest in this band after Eternal Devastation, but both Release from Agony and Cracked Brain and fairly enjoyable albums. Then they turned groovy, and aside from The Antichrist which i enjoy, everything's been groove metal-influenced shit. Godawful.
Exodus with Force of Habit, but especially with Shovel Headed Kill Machine and the other albums with Rob Dukes. Force of Habit is groove metal influenced as fuck, and bad as well. But with Shovel Headed Kill Machine they took it all to a new level. After a close to perfect comeback (with one awful song, which hapens to be a groove/nu metal song) they turned sour with the groovy shit. Shame really.
Lääz Rockit with Left for Dead. A modern-sounding comeback album released in 2008. Groove metal from A to Å. Can't stand this piece of shit album.
Sacred Reich with Independent. The American Way was bad, but Independent was their low. Godawful album.
 
 
 
See a pattern here? While some bands had already become uninteresting, most of them didn't turn GODFUCKINGAWFUL until they went for a groove metal influenced sound, obviously very inspired by shit like 90's Pantera, Machine Head and the likes. It's seriously the worst genre ever. Ugh.

Have some music you'd like to talk about, but not quite sure where to post about it? Then this thread is for you! This topic will be used for the discussion of all of the genres and artists that don't have enough fans here to warrant threads of their own. Feel free to use this thread to talk about any music that you feel wouldn't fit into existing topics or probably don't have enough fans to deserve it's own topic. Old or new, it doesn't matter.
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I guess I'll kick things off.
I'm really excited for some of the modern/"neo"-soul releases coming out. The new Hiatus Kaiyote album "Choose Your Weapon" just dropped this month and it's brilliant, though a bit lengthy @ 18 tracks. Still among the best records I've heard this year so far.

Some great tracks from the album:
Lianne la Havas just released the music video for "unstoppable" - from her upcoming 2nd album "Blood", set to be released on July 31st. It's sounding super lovely so far. I hope she hasn't ditched the guitar entirely - either way, I have extremely high hopes for this record.


Bilal is dropping a new album called "In Another Life" in June, and a new track from it is now streamable via NPR:

 

http://www.npr.org/2015/05/12/406162374/songs-we-love-bilal-satellites?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nprmusic&utm_term=music&utm_content=20150512
It sounds dope so far, but knowing Bilal, the album will likely veer off into the left field somewhere. Looking forward to it, though!

Swedish occult rockers GHOST have set "Meliora" (Latin for "better") as the title of their third album, due on August 21.
 
I am looking forward to this. Both albums are fantastic, but I was a bit let down by the production on their last album. But everything else was top notch. They might be the very best live band in the world at the moment as well. Stunning liveband.

I see. Shame they didn't start with it, though. Really. Some other company should've bought the rights to Constantine. HBO, Netflix, Starz or something. SOmeone who can do whatever they like and don't have any rules at all.
 
 
 
 
Still watching Orphan Black, but my interest is slowly fading. It feels like they're just grasping at straws at the moment, with no idea where they're going. Will watch this season out, but they gotta change something soon or I won't watch the next season. Such a waste.

I bet you've missed mt high quality photos, so here's atreat for you all:
 

 
Possessed - The Tape Collection
 
A small tape box with Seven Churches, Beyond the Gates and The Eyes of Horror tapes. Very, very nice!

I'm mentioned several times. Congrats to myself.

Never knew about this band but seems like they have a new album:
 


 
...gonna listen for sure, sounds pretty sweet.

Speaking of Swedish death metal, I came across this new release recently:
 


 
Nothing mindblowing but good for a listen. Awesome guitar sound too.

I've finally got to listen Cruachan's latest album and dude it's fucking solid, totally loved it. 8,5/10
 
Also listened to the new Sigh and I loved it, total success. Really good album!

Massive thanks to the members who gave in their votes in order to make this happen!
Some things to note:
For the categories that have no runners up, it's because there weren't enough votes. All votes are listed in numbered order of the majority of votes and are in alphabetical order when tied. The dashes are used to break up the users who are in the joint position. Staff of the Year: 
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Favourite uploader:
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1. @Shir0
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Best jokes:
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2. @Biopanda
3. @nekkichi
 
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1. @blackdoll
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3. @Trombe
 
Most fascinating user that makes the most interesting posts: 
1. @CAT5
2. @Disposable / @Trombe / @Zeus
3. @blackdoll / @hiroki / @Pho / @Tetora
 
Best avatar:
1. @Biopanda
2. @beni
3. @CAT5
 
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1. @paradoxal
2. / @beni / @kyoselflove / @sai / @Zeus
 
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1.
2. @blackdoll
3. @nxbitakinema / @gantzking20
 
Most argumentative:
1. @Zeus
2. @Des /
3. @relentless
 
Drama Queen/King:
1. @blackdoll
2. @DarkWater
 
Most effective Troll:
1. @nekkichi
2. @Gaz
3. @herpes
 
WTF-Award of the year:
1. @blackdoll
2.
 
Best drama thread:
1. Post your "UNPOPULAR" music opinions!
2. random thoughts thread
3. Lycaon will disband
 
Best reviews:
1.  #18: D - Kingdom, @ShanethVarosa / #22: THE HISTORY OF GENESIS by Jupiter, @CAT5 / #33: PARADOX by FIXER,
 
Friendliest/most helpful member:
1. @beni
2. @Jigsaw9
3. @CAT5 /
 
Most loyal Kisaki fan of the year:
1.
2. @inartistic
 
User with most interesting musicial taste:
1. @CAT5
2. @Bear / @hiroki / @indigo
 
MH Theme song:
1. idiot - Fakkin A
 
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1. @Bear
2. @Disposable / @Shaolan974
 
Most fanboyish/fangirlish behaviour: 
1. @blackdoll
2. @ishiki
3. @paradoxal
 
Most hardcore collector:
1. @Biopanda
2. @hiroki
3.
 
Most informative:
1. @Trombe
2. @Zeus
3. @CAT5
 
Best Art Showcase artist:
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Wall of text poster:
1. @Tetora
2. @Zeus
3. @beni / @Ikna / / @relentless
 
Most outspoken user:
1. @Des
2. @Gaz / @relentless / @Zeus
 
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1. @blackdoll
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1. @beni / @kyoselflove / @Peace Heavy mk II
 
Most knowledgeable on VK: 
1. @Biopanda
2. @Champ213 / @hiroki / @robkun
3. @inartistic / @Zeus
 
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1. @CAT5
2.
3. @Biopanda
 
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3. @Original Saku
 
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1. @leafwork
 
Best plug.dj DJ: 
1. @CAT5
2.
3. @indigo / @Pho
 
Best lurker turned active:
1. / @Pho
 
Most popular user award:
1. @CAT5
2. @Biopanda / @beni
3. @Peace Heavy mk II
 
Member with the least constructive posts: 
1. @blackdoll
2. @Sakura Seven
3. @jon_jonz
 
So, is there anyone you don't see up there you think should be? Discuss and keep those members in mind for next time!

No wonder Constantine got cancelled. A Constantine that isn't smoking just isn't Constantine, and you just can't make Constantine good when aiming toward teens on TV. If you're gonna make something with Constatine, give the guy a sig and let him smoke his brains out, and make it dark and mature.
 
But especially the smoking is a huge problem for anyone who's read a single page of a Constantine comics. It's just such a huge part of him.
 
 
 
 
Halfway into Agent Carter, season 1 now. It's not great, but I've been entertained so far. Wish it was a bit grittier, though, and with a bit more graphic violence. Positively surprised by Hayley Atwell, though. Does a great job, and she's just beyond stunning.

WolfCop - Yes, this film goes by the awesome title WolfCop. Sadly, the film does not live up to its awesome title or even cooler posters. It's alright, and I was enjoyed, but its 79 minutes is 10-15 minutes too many, and at times it gets too silly. It's a very Troma-esque film, which is pretty awesome, but far from everything works and that's the big problem here. But it was alright, and I am looking forward to the second part.
 

Thor - Decent film, but nothing more. Visually underwhelming, especially the scenes in Asgard are bloody awful. Looks really bad and plasticy. The running scenes in Asgard looks hilarious, though. They look so bad. The cast is decent, but they aren't exactly given much to work with. Cliches, poor jokes and god knows what. A nothing-plot as well. But still, I was a bit entertained so it wasn't all that bad or anything. A typical 5,5-6/10 film.
 
Love Natalie Portman. Good actor and a charming beauty.
 

 
Invincible Shaolin - A very traditional shaolin kung fu film by Chang Cheh, and as usual he's done a great job. A great plot and great choreography. It also features the "original" Venom Mob, which is always really fucking cool! They're all amazing as always.
 
 
Fun fact: the scenes with The Bride hitting the wood from a short distance and struggling to eat because of her wrecked hans in Kill Bill 2 is taken directly from this film. No kidding.
 

Another month, more good albums. I haven't checked out too many albums from april, but the few I have heard have been good. My all-time favourite band, Sigh, released a new fantastic album, Peste Noire released what should have been their previous album, Gruesome made a brilliant tribute to Death, Ghost Bath improved a lot on their debut and made a Deafheaven-gone-sad-kind of album, Drudkh went harsher and Luciferian Light Orchestra went retro. That's more or less the albums I've heard so far.
 

Sigh - Graveward
 
I'll start off by admiting that I was, and still am, slightly disappointed by this album. I am not disappointed because it is a bad album, because this right here, this is a bloody masterpiece. I am a bit disappointed because You Oshima lacks the character of Shinichi. And this is just another proof that you can be a great guitarist on a technical scale, but still not half the guitarist of more limited guitarist because you lack character. You have nothing that makes you stand out from other guitarists on your level. And I honestly believe that this album would've been much better with Shinichi. But let's not dwell on that. I have gotten used to the production which I felt was quite off to begin with, but while not great, it doesn't take anything away from the music. Graveward sounds like a mix of Hail Horror Hail, Gallows Gallery and King Diamond, and I really, really like it. Mastermind Mirai once again shows why he is one of the most unique songwriters within the realm of metal. Mirai called this Cinematic Horror Metal, and he's quite spot on with that. I'll also add that despite having over 100 different tracks, this is perhaps Sigh's most easy album to get into together with Hangman's Hymn and Scorn Defeat, which came as quite a surprise. Another great album by a beyond fantastic band.
 
The Tombfiller
 

Peste Noire - La Chaise-Dyable
 
Peste Noire started out as a black metal band, and played something I call medieval black metal on their debut before going rougher with their follow-up, then starting to experiment and go in a more mad, crazy avant-garde-esque direction. And up until their previous album, the self-titled Peste Noire, the band had been changing drastic with each release. Peste Noire was good, but not as good as I had expected, and they failed to evolve with the album. It was just a mix of their previous album, and that greatly disappointed me because I had expected something crazier. But to my big surprise, they went in that direction again with this album, and this is the album which should've followed L'Ordure à l'état Pur, not Peste Noire. Anotier unique effort who'll split the fanbase even more. I love this, and I can't get enough of this madness. Hooligan black metal!
 
Le dernier putsch
 

Luciferian Light Orchestra - Luciferian Light Orchestra
 
Luciferian Light Orchestra is the new band of Therion's Christofer Johnsson, consisting of songs written over a long period of time but which didn't fit into Therion. This is what Therion would've sounded like if they existed in the 70's. The band plays a form for poppy, occult 70's rock, which isn't very unique to be honest, but the Therion-esque feeling makes them stand out from the crowd. It's catchy, yet a bit challenging here and there, so there's more than enough to dig into after a few listens. If you like Therion, Year of the Goat, Purson and the likes, this just might be your cup of tea.
 
Dr. Fuast on Capri
 
 
 
Still haven't heard the new Acid Witch, Deathhammer (if this was even released? No idea!) and Aek Gwi yet, though. I have the feeling all these will be great. I can see some of this challening for a spot on my list.

WolfCop - Yes, this film goes by the awesome title WolfCop. Sadly, the film does not live up to its awesome title or even cooler posters. It's alright, and I was enjoyed, but its 79 minutes is 10-15 minutes too many, and at times it gets too silly. It's a very Troma-esque film, which is pretty awesome, but far from everything works and that's the big problem here. But it was alright, and I am looking forward to the second part.
 

Armour of God - Great martial arts action-adventure with a strong Indiana Jones-vibe, a vibe that would become even stronger in the sequel. It's exciting, it's fun and it has Jackie Chan doing his usual stuff, which of course is fantastic. It's a fun film and it's got such a lovely vibe to it.
 

 
Beasts of the Southern Wild - Very good fantasy-drama, but a tad overrated innit? 9 year old debutant Quvenzhané Wallis does a breathtaking job in the lead, and she really can not recieve enough praise for her performance here, debutant Dwight Henry does amazing as well and director Benh Zeitlin who debuted with his first full lenght does an amazing job as well, because the film is so well-directed. Enjoyable film, but not the masterpiece everyone makes it out to be IMO. But I am not exactly among the audience the creators targeted with this film either, so it shouldn't be a surprise. But yeah, liked it though.
 

 
The Terminator - I'm probably the only one, but I consider this the best Terminator film. Unique, Blade Runner-esque atmosphere with more than enough badassness for two life-times, a cool cast, amazing visuals and general awesomeness. Brilliant film, and one of my 10's.
 

Disgusting.

Oh dear. Embarrassing

That wasn't too bad, but not too interesting either. I'll give it a chance, because maybe it'll grow. But I don't think it was too interesting right now.

Oh dear. Embarrassing

I'll just do like Pretzels and quote myself:
 
 
 
 
 
I will post my list later, when I find out if I've even checked out three albums for april.

Another month, more good albums. I haven't checked out too many albums from april, but the few I have heard have been good. My all-time favourite band, Sigh, released a new fantastic album, Peste Noire released what should have been their previous album, Gruesome made a brilliant tribute to Death, Ghost Bath improved a lot on their debut and made a Deafheaven-gone-sad-kind of album, Drudkh went harsher and Luciferian Light Orchestra went retro. That's more or less the albums I've heard so far.
 

Sigh - Graveward
 
I'll start off by admiting that I was, and still am, slightly disappointed by this album. I am not disappointed because it is a bad album, because this right here, this is a bloody masterpiece. I am a bit disappointed because You Oshima lacks the character of Shinichi. And this is just another proof that you can be a great guitarist on a technical scale, but still not half the guitarist of more limited guitarist because you lack character. You have nothing that makes you stand out from other guitarists on your level. And I honestly believe that this album would've been much better with Shinichi. But let's not dwell on that. I have gotten used to the production which I felt was quite off to begin with, but while not great, it doesn't take anything away from the music. Graveward sounds like a mix of Hail Horror Hail, Gallows Gallery and King Diamond, and I really, really like it. Mastermind Mirai once again shows why he is one of the most unique songwriters within the realm of metal. Mirai called this Cinematic Horror Metal, and he's quite spot on with that. I'll also add that despite having over 100 different tracks, this is perhaps Sigh's most easy album to get into together with Hangman's Hymn and Scorn Defeat, which came as quite a surprise. Another great album by a beyond fantastic band.
 
The Tombfiller
 

Peste Noire - La Chaise-Dyable
 
Peste Noire started out as a black metal band, and played something I call medieval black metal on their debut before going rougher with their follow-up, then starting to experiment and go in a more mad, crazy avant-garde-esque direction. And up until their previous album, the self-titled Peste Noire, the band had been changing drastic with each release. Peste Noire was good, but not as good as I had expected, and they failed to evolve with the album. It was just a mix of their previous album, and that greatly disappointed me because I had expected something crazier. But to my big surprise, they went in that direction again with this album, and this is the album which should've followed L'Ordure à l'état Pur, not Peste Noire. Anotier unique effort who'll split the fanbase even more. I love this, and I can't get enough of this madness. Hooligan black metal!
 
Le dernier putsch
 

Luciferian Light Orchestra - Luciferian Light Orchestra
 
Luciferian Light Orchestra is the new band of Therion's Christofer Johnsson, consisting of songs written over a long period of time but which didn't fit into Therion. This is what Therion would've sounded like if they existed in the 70's. The band plays a form for poppy, occult 70's rock, which isn't very unique to be honest, but the Therion-esque feeling makes them stand out from the crowd. It's catchy, yet a bit challenging here and there, so there's more than enough to dig into after a few listens. If you like Therion, Year of the Goat, Purson and the likes, this just might be your cup of tea.
 
Dr. Fuast on Capri
 
 
 
Still haven't heard the new Acid Witch, Deathhammer (if this was even released? No idea!) and Aek Gwi yet, though. I have the feeling all these will be great. I can see some of this challening for a spot on my list.