The Heavy Metal & Rock Thread

Wolfheart · 8th October 2010, 15:50

^But guess what- Norwegian Progressive Black Metal band ENSLAVED are performing in Pune, Delhi, Calcutta and Bangalore this December. all of you who haven't heard Enslaved, this is one performance you must not miss at any cost! Link:

http://www.greatindianrock.com/lineup.asp

Wow just learned that MESHUGGAH are also playig at GIR this year!!!

EDIT! And it's free!

Wolfheart · 8th October 2010, 23:48

Katatonia performing in Mumbai this December too!

Abhay · 9th October 2010, 07:52

Just read in Express this morning that De Profundis will be playing in Bangalore and Chennai this month - no details though..I guess they are a prog/doom metal who opened for Maiden last time around.

Wolfheart · 9th October 2010, 14:24

^This is enough consolation for the cancelled Slayer gig. Besides I've already seen Slayer twice. Can't wait to see Katatonia and Enslaved. This is awesome!!!

Abhay · 10th October 2010, 10:17

Since it is in Pune, I will probably check it out but I am fan of neither Meshuggah or Enslaved (haven't listened to much of their stuff but have heard Meshuggah and I don't know what all the fuss is about)

Katatonia might be worth a try although doom/goth isn't really my type of metal, they should club together Bloodbath, Opeth and Katatonia in a show

(as they have common members anyway!)

Wolfheart · 12th October 2010, 14:54

Guys the following bands are headlining in Goa at the India Music Conference:

Cynic - USA
Hacride - France
Leaves Eyes- Germany
Cyanide Serenity - UK

There are many local metal bands also performing during this 4 day music festival! Goa + Metal is a fantastic idea! It's raining metal bands this year!

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Originally Posted by Abhay

they should club together Bloodbath, Opeth and Katatonia in a show

(as they have common members anyway!)

Aren't we geting greedy now? Let's add Diabolical Masquerade too!

Abhay · 13th October 2010, 09:25

^lol, yep

so when is this Goa fest ?
Cynic are rated by most although I do prefer Atheist in the jazzy/prog death metal stakes. I have read good things abt Hacride as well but haven't listened to any of their music.

Btw Sodom will have a new album out in November as will Onslaught (for any fellow thrash fans)

ampere · 13th October 2010, 09:54

Guys you are speaking Greek and Latin!
All these names fall on to my ears and get reflected!

Abhay · 13th October 2010, 11:06

@Amp, Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives for info on any (or any obscure band) or do a wikipedia search - most major stuff will be there - and updated too.

Wolfheart · 13th October 2010, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

Guys you are speaking Greek and Latin!
All these names fall on to my ears and get reflected!

Amp I know you dig symphonic metal. Give Leaves' Eyes a listen, I'm sure you'll like it.

Also check out Enslaved's album called Vertebrae. It's a beautiful fusion of black metal, progressive rock and Pink Floydesque interludes.

@Abhay

Let's catch up before the Enslaved gig in Pune.

Guys a little bird told me that there are plans for a Slayer and Iron Maiden gig in Mumbai during early 2011. However, don't get your hopes up too high till it's confirmed. I'll keep you folks updated.

Abhay · 13th October 2010, 15:25

sure lets do that Wolfheart, lets plan this closer to the actual gig..

btw has anybody been listening to Agalloch? very highly recommended
^Enslaved's album description just strongly reminded me of them. Album pick?
The Mantle or Ashes Against the Grain., just hauntingly sad and beautiful music.

Wolfheart · 21st October 2010, 12:42

Lacuna Coil are performing live at the Kingfisher Oktoberfest in Bangalore this Sunday. This isn't even promoted properly. I would have trevalled had I known about it earlier.

Mr_Bean · 4th November 2010, 10:50

Ordered the COF new album "Darkly, Darkly Venus Aversa" from https://store.nuclearblastusa.com.

Did anyone get to listen to it? Any comments?

aryasanyal · 4th November 2010, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfheart

Leaves Eyes- Germany

I believe they are Norwegian. I am a fan of their Vinland Saga concept album. It's extremely good.

Wolfheart · 4th November 2010, 16:39

Guys I have been listening to two brilliant albums:

1. Kold by Solstafir

If Jim Morrison formed a metal band, the end result would be very similar to Solstafir's sound. They have a post metal sound which is influenced by Fields of the Nephilim and Doors. Very unique and original music.

2. Axioma Ethica Odini by Enslaved

Brilliant, triumphant and exhilarating are words that come mind when I think of Axioma Ethica Odini. For the past 5 years or so, metal had been stuck in a rut. With every other band sounding the same. However there have been a few bands which are constantly evolving and pushing beyond genre constraints. Enslaved are one of those bands. This album is quite complex and will take a few listens. With every listen you will notice a new riff or a new melody. After about 4-5 listens you will mentally piece everything together and that's when you realise what a phenomenal work of art this is.This is a thinking man's black metal band. All you need is good headphones and an open mind. Metal is exciting again!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aryasanyal

I believe they are Norwegian. I am a fan of their Vinland Saga concept album. It's extremely good.

You're right. Some members are Norwegian. I like early Theatre of Tragedy much better actually(same vocalist).

8th October 2010, 15:50	#481
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 30 Times	^But guess what- Norwegian Progressive Black Metal band ENSLAVED are performing in Pune, Delhi, Calcutta and Bangalore this December. all of you who haven't heard Enslaved, this is one performance you must not miss at any cost! Link: http://www.greatindianrock.com/lineup.asp Wow just learned that MESHUGGAH are also playig at GIR this year!!! EDIT! And it's free! Last edited by Wolfheart : 8th October 2010 at 15:58.
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8th October 2010, 23:48	#482
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 30 Times	Katatonia performing in Mumbai this December too!
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9th October 2010, 07:52	#483
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	Just read in Express this morning that De Profundis will be playing in Bangalore and Chennai this month - no details though..I guess they are a prog/doom metal who opened for Maiden last time around.
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9th October 2010, 14:24	#484
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 30 Times	^This is enough consolation for the cancelled Slayer gig. Besides I've already seen Slayer twice. Can't wait to see Katatonia and Enslaved. This is awesome!!!
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10th October 2010, 10:17	#485
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	Since it is in Pune, I will probably check it out but I am fan of neither Meshuggah or Enslaved (haven't listened to much of their stuff but have heard Meshuggah and I don't know what all the fuss is about) Katatonia might be worth a try although doom/goth isn't really my type of metal, they should club together Bloodbath, Opeth and Katatonia in a show (as they have common members anyway!)
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13th October 2010, 09:25	#487
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	^lol, yep so when is this Goa fest ? Cynic are rated by most although I do prefer Atheist in the jazzy/prog death metal stakes. I have read good things abt Hacride as well but haven't listened to any of their music. Btw Sodom will have a new album out in November as will Onslaught (for any fellow thrash fans)
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13th October 2010, 09:54	#488
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,141 Thanked: 13,286 Times View My Garage	Guys you are speaking Greek and Latin! All these names fall on to my ears and get reflected!
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13th October 2010, 11:06	#489
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	@Amp, Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives for info on any (or any obscure band) or do a wikipedia search - most major stuff will be there - and updated too.
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13th October 2010, 15:25	#491
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	sure lets do that Wolfheart, lets plan this closer to the actual gig.. btw has anybody been listening to Agalloch? very highly recommended ^Enslaved's album description just strongly reminded me of them. Album pick? The Mantle or Ashes Against the Grain., just hauntingly sad and beautiful music.
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21st October 2010, 12:42	#492
Wolfheart BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bombay Posts: 160 Thanked: 30 Times	Lacuna Coil are performing live at the Kingfisher Oktoberfest in Bangalore this Sunday. This isn't even promoted properly. I would have trevalled had I known about it earlier.
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4th November 2010, 10:50	#493
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	Ordered the COF new album "Darkly, Darkly Venus Aversa" from https://store.nuclearblastusa.com. Did anyone get to listen to it? Any comments?
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