True that, the last time i checked, Cradle and Demon Burger were categorized under Extreme Gothic Metal. it seems that they are trying really hard to distance themselves from what happened to the black metal scene.

I guess its the same with the other sub-genres. Look at what happened to A7X or Bullets for my valentine, their latest albums sound like the kind of screamo that Simple Plan fanboys would listen to... Talk about selling out...

But Mike Portnoy chose to be with them instead of Dream Theater.

Sorry to change the subject guys, just intrigued to find out who are your favorite Asian bands?

For me -

Church of misery (Japan) Sad legend (Korea) Mono (Japan) Envy (Japan) there's also heap load of interesting Japanese hardcore punk/powerviolence bands. I once saw an all girl trio who played hardcore punk, can't remember their name now, though.

anyways, I'd like to hear your opinions

lol, maybe i'm tired and it's gone totally over my head, but i'm totally not sure if you're being serious.

Anyways, there are plenty of Asian bands people consider to be brilliant.

As I see it, Japan has the biggest scene followed by Korea, then after that I guess it's a toss up between Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and maybe the Philippines since it seems to be quite Americanised. Actually I saw a documentary on Punk in China which was an eye opener.

It used to be hip hop wave, but now all emos. haha.

Ah crap. Racer X doesn't have Technical Difficulties as a Single. Darn. Guess I'll have to order that and Warmness of the Soul then.

yes, it's different, if you want to listen , try to listen Metallica-The Four Horsemen and Megadeth-Mechanix 

---

Added on December 12, 2010, 11:17 pmwell, someone told me this
it's true the Prog metal is good? 

haha, he is alone with side project,
avenged sevenfold just kicked him out

Perpetual Burn: The Story of Jason Becker [2nd trailer]

documentary movie about the life of Jason Becker.

http://www.vimeo.com/18606557

very, very inspiring as a musician and person.

that is the 2nd trailer for the upcoming Jason Becker new documentary movie. He supposed to rule the world but in the end his disease robbed everything from him, luckily he has very understanding and caring family and friend. He is a tough guy, he doesn't think about committing suicide.

your peer should take a peek at his music. or if they doesn't interested in his music, take a look at his life.

Don't say he survive until now with his disease (ALS) because he is super rich. In fact he's not, he is living on the edge financially. Unlike some artist which can get the best doctor ever because they got the money. He deserved some recognition for his talent. If you're interested, i suggest you go to his website. There are tons of story about his career and life and comments from his parent and friend.

anybody here fan of Joe Satriani?

who is he? I don't know much about neo-classical/virtuoso guitarist.

---

Added on January 19, 2011, 11:42 pm
recently i bought Strange Beautiful Music album. I must say it is very underrated. I like Joe because his solos and music has soul, rhythm and melody although he is not flashy as other neo-classical guitarist. Where can i buy his albums?

Steve Vai use too many sampling in his album, and sometime i don't understand his concept. Where Joe is more straight foward and he show what his capable of with his guitar.

JOE SATRIANI, RICHIE KOTZEN, STEVE LUKATHER To Perform At Benefit For JASON BECKER - Feb. 4, 2011

Joe Satriani will headline a guitar-heavy bill that also includes Richie Kotzen, Steve Lukather, THE KEHOE NATION, FLAMETAL and more, reminding the world that Jason Becker's Not Dead Yet. Tickets go on sale today (Friday, February 4) for the March 26 benefit show at Slim's in San Francisco. Tickets are available for $25 online at www.slimstickets.com; by telephone at 1-888-233-0449; or in person at the Slim's box office (333 11th St. San Francisco, CA 94103) weekdays 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. or in the evening on show nights, with a $1 service fee per ticket for advance purchases. Proceeds from the Jason Becker's Not Dead Yet festival going towards medical supplies for Jason as well as a trust fund to provide for his future security. Doors open at 8 p.m. on March 26 and the show begins at 9 p.m.

Jason Becker, a onetime guitar prodigy first known as part of the metal duo CACOPHONY, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) at age 20, shortly after joining David Lee Roth's band for the gold-selling 1991 album "A Little Ain't Enough". Although the disease robbed him of his ability to play guitar — and eventually left him both paralyzed and unable to speak — Becker continues to compose music with the help of computers, collaborators, and a system of communication using eye movements that was devised by his father Gary.

Even after his once prodigious axe skills left him, Jason's music continued to earn the respect of his peers. Not Dead Yet headliner Joe Satriani called 2001's "Perspectives" — Jason's first recorded work after losing his motor functions (originally self-released in 1996) — "a triumphantly powerful and beautiful album." Fellow virtuosos joined the chorus of praise, including Steve Vai, who said, "Jason has discovered a brilliant source of inspiration within himself. His deep soul searching has resulted in a body of music that reveals courage and insight and is deeply moving."

Jason's original partner in CACOPHONY, Marty Friedman added, "To call Jason a genius is an understatement. He doesn't cater to trend, target audiences, marketing gimmicks or anything like that. He plays out the emotions from his heart and makes real music that is a salute to the human spirit. Jason is a prodigy and on 'Perspectives' he realizes his miraculous potential."

Jason's most recent album, 2008's "Collection", is a mix of old recordings and new compositions, with guest guitar work from Satriani, Vai, Friedman, Michael Lee Firkins, and Greg Howe.

The March 26 Jason Becker's Not Dead Yet festival at Slim's in San Francisco is a tribute to Jason and celebration of his amazing story, as well as an opportunity to educate music fans and guitar aficionados about the effects of ALS and the quest for a cure. The idea for the show originated with Bay Area guitarist Dave Lopez of FLIPSYDE and BANG DATA. With the support of Jason and his family, Lopez enlisted Gary Avila of Tao Music Group to make the show a reality. From there, Guitar Player magazine's Matt Blackett was brought on board to recruit artists for the show, and Tim McKee from Mesa Boogie and Brian Kehoe from Dunlop soon added their support. Jason's friend Mike Shannon of ALS TDI (Therapy Development Institute) signed on to promote ALS awareness at the show.

For those unable to attend the festival, donations can be made via PayPal at pat.becker@intres.com.

For more on Jason Becker and his fight with ALS, go to www.jasonbeckerguitar.com.

yup, Jason  Becker is not dead. It is amazing that he keep his will to live although he can't do anything by himself. It is amazing his will to live for these 20 years never fade, unlike some younguns today in news which chose to end their life for silly reason. I have said this many time, Jason Becker is one hell of a great person to be admired for both musician and non-musician.

---

Added on March 6, 2011, 6:50 pmwho's to say Malaysian can't shred?



the event!
http://www.facebook.com/WiraGitarBerapi

the song at the end is by Trivium  "Torn Between Scylla And Charybdis".