Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    	I have only heard a couple of songs from Moonspell, and I think
    both are from the Wolfheart CD. Both are very good songs.
    
    	Century Media touts this as the best band in Portugal, and
    certainly one of the best doom metal bands in the world.
    
    	Carlos

    
    	The best band in Portugal, eh?
    
    	I guess that means that the other band from Portugal is in 2nd?
    

    Mike, you listen to some weird stuff.

    ..and SLOB doesn't?  Who were those freaky guys you were listening to a
    while back?  They made Gwar look tame.
    -ss

    
    	Hey!!  8^)
    
    	If you're talking about Marilyn Manson, then that's quite a
    	coincidence because I was just going through a whole bunch
    	of their web sites right before my PC crashed.
    

    No, they talked about blood, guts, and semen. All the good stuff.
    -ss

    
    	Oh, I think that was the new Metallica CD.
    
    	Or I could be confusing it with the pit at the Anthrax show.
    

    
    Re: .3
    
    Thanx ~Pril! They aren't that bad really, compared to some of the other
    stuff I have, like My Dying Bride, now to me, that is about as brutal
    as I would go! Have to be in the mood to listen to them! Check out a cd
    called "Identity II" as that is where I scooped Moonspell, Merauder
    (very heavy metal from local talent), and one other band that I can't
    remember if I have gotten them or not yet! I liked about 14 of the 18
    tracks on the disc which is pretty good! Got it for $2.99, promo type
    deal.
    
    Tiamat is heavy and I like them too! Gotta get more of them!
    
    ;-)  So, I'll take that as a compliment! And yes, Slab does listen to
    some strange stuff! I don't even want to think about how many cd's he
    has now! I'm well over the 200 mark, and not looking to break any sort
    of record!
    
    

    Um, you're welcome...if you took that as a compliment.  8)  I listen to
    some pretty strange stuff too, but I pride myself on variety.  It seems
    like this kind of stuff is all you listen to.  Not that that's a
    problem, but I would get bored with it after a while.  
    
    Now, Shawn's the epitomy of variety.  BTW, I think Steve was talking
    about the Impotent Sea Snakes...  

    
    re: .9
    
    Bored with it after awhile? Why do you think I switch a few discs
    around now and then! And put Jean Luc Ponty in there! Just for that I
    am going to have to load in Funkadelic (or is it Parlaiment(sp)) Maggot
    Brain! Awesome song though! Great cd cover too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    8)
    
    I am very into Tangerine Dream as well, and used to get into Spyro
    Gyra, Lee Rittenour, Jeff Lorber, Clarke/Duke Project, Stanley Clarke,
    George Duke, I can go on and on! Oh yeah, Return to Forever and Weather
    Report!! To name just a few that I have listened too/have somewhere!
    
    Moonspell is heavy, and a tad different with their vocal style too
    which kinda makes them sort of unique (imho). I like HEAVY DOOMY GRINDY
    METAL, among other types, what can I say?! I don't do country, rap or
    classical (although the latter could be gotten into with the violins!)
    ;-)
    
    

    
    	Speaking of classical and violins, check out Vanessa-Mae.  17
    	years old, very cute, and an excellent player.
    

    I swear, I've never heard of 85% of what you mentioned!  

    
    	I only mentioned 1 name.
    
    	Either you've heard of her or you haven't.
    

    Not YOU, Mikey!  8P

    
    ~Pril, or is it `Pril? Dependent on mood maybe! ;-)
    
    Hmm, you need to open your musical horizons there a bit! ;-) ;-)
    I heard a lot of the stuff I listen to from other people if you can
    believe that! I usually talk to the folks at Newbury Comics in Salem,
    NH about the type of music I listen to and they rattle off some bands,
    we talk about style/type of music, etc...and I take it from there. The
    one kid steered me to Tiamat, and I told him that they are great! He
    mentioned the day I got it that he has turned others onto them and
    noone has ever said they didn't like them! Tis true I tell ya!
    
    I don't care much for the glam-rock stuff, a-la some Crue stuff, and
    other poseurs (waiting for flames on that call!!!!!!) from the mid-late
    80's....Like Faster Pussycat, Warrant, some of Skid Row stuff, Poison,
    etc....big hair, etc....Gimme heavy/dark/foreboding stuff! I tend to
    not go towards Death music much, some of it is rather brutal, even for
    my tastes! I like the Gloom/Doom scene better with its atmospherics,
    and such, and enjoy a band who employ other musical means than just
    guitar, bass, drums, i.e. Celestial Season, growly vocals, etc...but
    violins, keys, etc...same for Cemetary with use of keys, but they are
    more metal. Amorphis, new singer in band now, pretty good too, and the
    growly vocalist still does his thing. These guys have got to be using a
    vocal enhancement/de-hancement machine because if they did this as much
    on a long tour they'd have to cancel half-way through or less due to
    vocalist problems!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some of it is interesting stuff too! I
    get a kick out of some of the lyrics these people come up with at
    times, take Type O for instance! Listen to Summer Breeze, then read the
    lyrics in the case! Totally different!
    
    BTW - Did you get Bloody Kisses yet! If not, DO SO NOW! Shawn and I
    command thee!!! ;-)
    
    Mike
    

    	Mike:
    
    	For the type of stuff you like you should definitely call Century
    Media. I get all those IDENTITY CDs for free.
    
    	If you can get your hands into it, there is a new Tiamat double CD
    which has one CD full of compilations of their other CDs as well as a
    live CD set from the Wildhoney tour. I tried to get it from CM but they
    are sold out.
    
    	Also, with any order of Tiamat CDs from them you get a free Tour
    Sampler CD free.
    
    	Just FYI
    
    	Carlos

    
    Hi Carlos,
    
    What is the number for Century Media? I sent mail to someone from the
    inet and I think they were from Century Media and I gave them my
    mailing address, said they would get me out a catalog asap. I'll see if
    I still have that email laying around here.
    
    Mike
    
    

    	Mike:
    
    	The number for CM is (310)574-7400.
    
    	Punch extension # 116 and ask for CHRIS, he's pretty good. Word
    of advise; he told me to send money orders instead of checks as they go
    through a lot faster. I got my last order in less than a week, which
    IMO is excellent for mail order.
    
    	Make sure when you get the catalog to order the $3 cds, as some of
    them are real bargains.
    
    	If you don't have any luck let me know, I guess I can photocopy a
    catalog and order form for you.
    
    	Remember they are in california, so be aware of the time zone.
    
    	Carlos

    
    This cd is growing on me also....you just have to get used to the
    vocalists style. Pretty heavy, especially the bass lines at times. And
    it is a story of sorts on this release. I believe this is their second
    full release as there is at least one other before this one. Quite good
    stuff, but `Pril wouldn't like it (my guess anyways....!)
    
    

    "Irreligious" is a right follow-up to "Wolfheart". Shorter songs in
    general but more keyboards and the same excellent melodic content.
    Highly recommended also.
    
    Sorin

    
    re: -1
    
    I am glad you like this one too! Century Media is supposed to be coming
    out with a live comp. disc in the next month or so with LIVE moonspell,
    I think morgoth, Samael and a few other bands on their label. I am
    really on the lookout for some serious crushing DOOM/Doom-Death metal
    bands and unfortunately most I am looking for are all imports ;-(
    
    

    
    	I heard "Opium" off of "Identity ... 3D" and it's quite good.
    
    	Is this indicative of  most of their stuff, or is it different?
    
    	Could someone recommend 1 of their albums as a starter?
    

    Hi again Shaun ;-)
    
    Yes, "Opium" is quite indicative of their style (heavy and with good
    tunes). It's from "Irreligious", their last CD. I have this one and
    their previous "Wolfheart". Both are excellent and in the same vein.
    You may start with "Irreligious" and if you like it (which is quite
    probable), you will want "Wolfheart" (which you'll also like).
    There are no longer songs on "Irreligious", while on "Wolfheart" two of
    the songs are a bit longer ("Vampiria" is one of them). I like their
    "transylvanian vampire" english accent ;-)
    I think you have probably heard also The Gathering on the Identity CD.
    
    Sorin

    Sorry for the misspelling of the name Shawn ;-(
    
    Sorin

    
    	I knew who you meant.  8^)
    

    
    Shawn,
    
    is this Intentity ...3D from Century Media?? If so, get Indentity I and
    II if you can find them (or order from CM). It'll give you a wider
    range of bands on their label.
    
    

    
    	That sounds right.
    
    	Came out within the last month, I think, and was only $3.99 or so.