Bought the newest Megadeth album - Dystopia. While it is certainly a throwback to the old, thrashier and aggressive Deth's root, however overall I thought the album as a whole is just boring. Every song sounds similar, with similar song structure and solos. But my biggest gripe is the lyrics. It's more akin to a long rant and mumble rather than singing. Not even one catchy hook or chorus you can find in this album.

disappointed droogie spotted. i clearly made the right decision not to put high hope on this album

rumors going on about junior having misunderstading with mustaine regarding the 'founding member' thing. are we gonna see a new lineup change soon?

Megadeth ? mate , there is so many better new bands that have come along - Fleshgod Apocalpyse, Avatarium , Amorphis, .... the list goes on...so many choices nowadays.

i cant stomach Megadeth's new stuff (2000s and above).. but i do enjoy watching them live tho.. havent heard dystopia. will gib them a try

agree with you. listening to whole album i didnt realize whether still playing the same song or changed next track oredi

Just found this amazing new prog metal band:

Bought newest Dream Theater album - The Astonishing. This is very "difficult" album to comprehend. It's very challenging, demanding and a departure of the old Dream Theater that we so used to.

Not going to say it is a bad album, This saviour, who's fall in love with a dictator's princess cliche' set in a sci-fi world is not really my cup of tea.

I do love concept album though, but I just thought with all the budget and orchestration behind the album it could've been a lot better with much more serious and realistic theme or backstory behind it.

Mike Portnoy might be a control freak, but years after his departure I I realize that both him and Petrucci just neutralize each other. From straying too far.

As for The Astonishing, I think Petrucci had too much control regarding the output and songwriting process. This album is more like John Petrucci & Jordan Rudess side-project featuring a vocalist, bassist and drummer.

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The new DT album is also very long, about 2 hrs to complete listening. It is a complicated album.
Portnoy's departure seems to make DT albums just a tad less heavy but more complex.

The Priest still rules!

I was browsing youtube & I came across this metal band called Semblant.

The female vocalist is really gorgeous. She's a mix.

check it out.........

Anyone heard the new Novembre album URSA? Not bad, was hoping it would be their best, but not quite...

Sigh... 3 of the Eluveitie's member left.

First Rafi and Sevan left. Then Meri. Now Anna, Merlin and Ivo...

Source

Inis Mona



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Can't believe Nick Menza is gone. Just 51...

yeah, just heard the news.. RIP. shocking.

another jewel

Been listening to the band. Good stuff

their 1st 2 albums are also great.

Yes. Their licks Kreygasm

Black Future my favourite.

Stumbled upon this on spotify....was really surprised that COF decided to remake all their hits from the first 3 albums..... the quality production is definitely better and some changes to the arrangements + added vocals....





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