Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    
    
    
    What albums do they have out?
    
    F.

    They had an EP out when they were MANIAC, and their newest [and
    only] album out now has been out since September and is called
    'Why Play Around'.
    
    The album is really good. You might've heard one of their songs
    on BCN....'Revenge'....
    
    -renee>

      WARGASM,what the hell name is that?i got "Why play around"album
    too.I don't remember how many time i've seen them,they're used to
    play at the Chanel in Boston,three mens band but they were fantastic!
    Undead is the best cut,i guess.
    
        TL. 
    
    
    

                
                My vote  for  Undead  too!  Before Wargassm, they
                were called Maniac.  
                
                - Rob -
                
                

    I only saw them once and I don't have their album, but I though
    they were the ballz!  One song was about a pack of wolves, anyone
    know the name of it.  It really cranked.  (I saw them at Narcisus
    [sp?] on a HM Wednesday.)
    
    Dark Helmet

    My SO knows one of those guys and we saw him in the grocery store
    the other day.  I guess their album was one of the (if not THE)
    top sellers in the college radio market around the country or some
    similar distinction.  This guy was saying they're really stuck though,
    that their album has sold lots and the record co. is screwing them.
    He said nothing has changed (club billing, tours, $$, style of living)
    in their lives, they haven't seen a dime and the record co. is saying
    that *they* owe the record co. $$.  He said the only difference
    is that now you can buy their album across the country and that
    it has no bearing on them at all.
    
    He also said he is afraid the record co. is going to mess up their
    future chances, because in most cases, you only get your "15 minutes"
    once and if you don't capitalize, forget it.
     
    This was all just supermarket chat, tho.
    
    Dilly
    

Can someone give a more detailed description of Wargasm's music ? I have the
occasion to buy "Why play arround" for a good price but this is not a reason
because if I don't like it I don't keep it. I like progressive metal and also
very heavy and fast (Annihilator, Metallica) but I'm less hot for thrash if it's
not very good technically. I like *some* Anthrax and Slayer but not all.
I like also real singing.

Sorin

    
    
    I'd highly recommend WARGASM!!!  They are great.  Their new album
    should be out soon.  There music is METALLICAish but, not really.  You
    can understand what he's singing.  I wouldn't compare the group to a
    band like Nuclear Assault (not as thrashy).  They also RULE live!!!!

    Thanks Kim for the info, I think I'll check it. Is the music also
    variated (like Metallica's "Master..") ? I've also heard on MTV a song
    from Nuclear Assault and the lyrics were fine, but it's true they are
    quite thrashy (but I liked the song and the clip).
    
    Sorin

    
    
    I like Nuclear Assault don't get me wrong.  It's just that sometimes
    it's hard to understand their lyrics.  With MOST of WARGASM'S songs you
    can understand the lyrics.  On their album they have alot of diversity
    if you ask me.  Definately pick it up. -Kim

    I just got it today at lunch break. I listened a little in the shop and
    it sounded good to me. But, surprise surprise..they had also Savatage's
    "Hall of the mountain king" just released in mid-price so I grabbed it
    also. Now I should stop for a while my CD aquisitions until next
    Queensr�che, but who knows what will happen until there..
    
    Sorin

    
    
    Let me know what you think of these guys.  I'd be interested in hearing
    your opinion on them.  I know I can't wait to catch these guys on May
    20th. - Kim
    

Thanks Kim,

I really like Wargasm ! They practice precise and heavy metal music and the
singer is fine. An effective 3 man band. Looking to the titles and hearing
the style I wonder if Annihilator has not been influenced somewhat by Wargasm.
All the tracks are fine and my favourites are: Revenge, Wasteland, Sudden death,
Wargasm, Undead and Le cou cou (very good guitar). They are very heavy but less
demolishing than Annihilator, which I find is one of the heaviest and fastest
ever. The recording is also very good so I'm happy with this CD (especially
that I paid it 40% of the normal price..).
I fully recommend "Why play around" to anyone who likes Metallica, Metal Church,
Annihilator or Flotsam and Jetsam (another good one). I wish also Metallica
goes back to Master of Puppets days.
Do you like Annihilator Kim ?

Sorin
PS: I've listened also Savatage's "Hall of the mountain king" which I own now
and it confirmed my first (very good) impression.

    
    
    RE: Sorin
    
    Glad you liked it!!  They are in the process of working on their second
    album and I've heard a few cuts off it.  IT'S GREAT!!  I like the whole
    album but, the songs you picked as favorites are mine too!!  I
    especially love Le Cou Cou (the never ending guitar solo that I never
    get sick of)  I have really listened much to Annihilator, I've heard
    good things about them.  I like F&J, & Metallica maybe I should check
    out Annihilator.  They are really heavy???  I know my brother has their
    new tape maybe I'll copy it.  Can you describe them a little more to
    me?? - Kim

    Re. Kim
    
    Annihilator is surely *very* heavy in the same way Wargasm is but even
    more agressive. I can qualify them as very high quality techno-trash or
    speed metal. They play with many variations the guitar solos are fast
    and excellent and the singer is *a very heavy* one. And this maybe the
    problem as some people don't like the singer (Randy Rampage) but in my
    personal opinion he's powerful, original, with a wide range and very
    very aggresive (John Oliva is also quite aggresive when screaming).
    Don't let you impressed by the first time listening (in a bad way), me
    I have the cassette allways in my car with Metal Church's "The dark"
    and Oliver Magnum. Each time I listen Alice in Hell I enjoy it. And the
    production is first quality. It's much like a very aggresive Wargasm or
    Metallica. Best tracks for me on Alice in Hell are Allison Hell, Human
    Insecticide and well .. all the CD (it's a short one, about 38-39').
    See also note 520 for more opinions but for me  they actually are
    between the best heavies.
    
    Sorin 

    In the previous reply I wrote wrongly trash instead of thrash.
    
    Sorin

    
    
    I'll give them a try.  I like Metal Church (The DARK) so I think I can
    get into them guys.  See yah - Kim

    Re. Kim's last
    
    As you like Savatage you would surely like Oliver Magnum. If you have
    an occasion try to listen them. Satisfaction guaranteed (less risk than
    for Annihilator).
    
    Sorin

    RE. Sorin
    
    How many albums does Oliver Magnum have??  And which one do you
    recommend?? - Kim

    
    	Go back and look at note 357.
    
    							GTI
    

    I definetly wait for their next CD to include it in my collection. If they
    just keep the quality of "Why play around" it will be already ok.
    
    Sorin

    
    
    RE: Sorin, well, the two tunes I've heard off the album are great so, I
    think they'll be keeping up with the same quality. - Kim

    I listened again "Why play around" alternatively with Metallica's
    "Ride.." (and Annihilator too). All three albums are very first class
    and stand easily equal comparison.
    "Revenge" is a song to make even Metallica jealous.
    
    Sorin

     RE: Sorin
    
    Just a little something I thought might interest you, WARGASM doesn't
    like Metallica at all!!!  Usually when, I see them they make some type
    of crack towards them or they start to play "One" wicked distorted and
    then kick in with one of their own tunes. FYI - Kim

    Re. Kim
    
    Actually I find "Why play around" more enjoyable than Metallica's AJFA
    and also punchier. I like also that they have the humor to joke on
    Metallica. Wargasm have their distinctive style and are as original as
    Metallica was with "Ride the lightning". Wargasm deserves a better
    recognition. I think they are confused with beeing just another thrash
    band because of the name and maybe the album sleeve. For me they are
    not thrashy but pure high quality very heavy metal (just like Metallica
    is also).
    
    Sorin

    Wargasm have finally released a new album, "Ugly", which received good
    critics. It appears they continue to play metal with the energy of a
    Slayer.
    
    Sorin

    	**********  NOTICE  **********
    
    	WARGASM is playing tonight, at the RED SQUARE in Saugus.
    
    	The Red Square is the PALACE complex on Rt. 99, just off Rt. 1
    	south, just past the Sears shopping center.
    
    	They're headlining, will probably hit the stage sometime after
    	midnight.
    
    	If you're in the area, GO SEE THESE GUYS !!!!!
    
    	I don't even have the new record yet, but have seen these guys
    	twice before. 1st time in Father's first in Allston, then at the
    	Paradise on Commonwealth Ave.
    
    	The guitarist & drummer are brothers...
    

    The RED SQUARE used be the Rockpile

    
    
    Same building, different location.. now located to the LEFT of the 
    Officers club... 
    
    

    They moved the building??

    
    
    I knew I'd hear that from someone.. ;')
    
    This building is HUGE and has like 6 clubs in it.. The rockpile use to
    be in the back of the building.. now it's in the front section.. 
    
    I'll mail you a diagram..
    
    ;')

>    This building is HUGE and has like 6 clubs in it.. The rockpile use to
>    be in the back of the building.. now it's in the front section.. 
    
    Yeah, I kinda remember the place.  Went out to see your band there when
    I took my last trip back East about 3.5 years ago.  I distinctly
    remember having to walk across about a mile of parking lot and Ken and
    I getting really lost trying to get back to Concord (pretty sure we
    touched at least three states...)
    
    Greg