baphomet_irl wrote:I hate to sound like a Grumpy Old Man, but I do think we need a seperate thread for what people of my generation consider 'real metal' :p
please dont flame me
Agreed. I can't say I find much newer metal appealing. The only new releases I buy are from either bands that were around in the 70's/80's, Made up of members of bands that were around in the 70's/80's or the occasional resurgence bands that play in the older style of bands from the 70's/80's.
Here's some recent stuff I bought:
Arch/Matheos: Sympathetic Resonace - This is a dream come true to have the original singer from Fates Warning back again with the guitarist from Fates Warning. John Arch is in top form even after over 20 years out of the scene, still singing his unique style, with strange scale progression and all. Matheos on the otherhand playing is exactly the same as recent FW stuff, which to some is good but I find the newerer style of progressive metal boring. Thankfully the singing makes up for the music and the drumming is very good. I haven't heard Bobby Jazombek drum this well since his days in his brothers band Spastic Ink.
Realm: Endless War - For those who are tired of basic thrash give this band a shot who adds a lot of technical and progressive elements. Very similiar sound to Toxik.
Warbringer: Worlds Torn Asunder - This is one of the newer thrash bands. Can't I say I really like them but they are okay, and this is the better of their three releases.
Rigor Mortis: Vs. the Earth - This album is a mixed bag, it goes from slayeresque sounding to more of a crossover sound in the vein of D.R.I.. Its not their best release but there are a few decent tracks and a much better recording quality than their debut.
Saxon: Call to Arms - this is my first foray into newer Saxon works and I must say I am pleasently surprised. Its a lot heavier than their 70's and 80's stuff. Sounds a little modern but retaining their original style. I recommend this album to fans of Judas Priest, Angel Witch and Accept.
Assaulter: Boundless - another one of the resurgence thrash bands but they add a decent dose of black metal. Its worth a listen and reminds me of the first releases by Sepultura, Kreator, and Sodom, but with better recording production. I think fans of Warbringer and Vector will like them.
Charred Walls of the Damned: Cold Winds on Timeless Days - a dream line-up of sorts with Tim Owens on vocals, Richard Christy (ex-iced earth and death) on drums, and the almighty bass whore of metal Steve DiGiorgio (has any metal bassist been in more bands?). Their first release was pretty good a heavy power-thrash mix. This releases is even better but hard to place the genre. I hear so many influnces, its kinda a Power/Thrash/Techinical/Death/Progressive mix. For those who don't like Tim Owens give this album a shot and you might change your mind. The closest band I could compare this group to is Control Denied.
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