Let the defenstrations begin.
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meh.... It doesn't explain much.
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Decent...but overrated... - 77%
Written by Snxke on February 3rd, 2003
This CD is quite the little controversy as people have hailed it as a "great return" while all it becomes is a nice album for the "second era" of Mr. Diamond.
The storyline is confusing, and kind of sucks - but the theatrics are pulled off with a classic gusto unheard since Voodoo and Kings early works such as Them and The Eye.
Sadly - the production is kind of stale and only a few songs stand out as King classics. Songs like "Slippery Stairs" and "The Storm" are quite good while many of the rest get bogged down in "storyline" bits. No offense - bring back the singing in ALL songs and only talking in the intro/outro.
King's team has weakened as well, the riffs just aren't there in a few tracks...
I think this had potential - but it needs more work if King is to regain his hallowed status.
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Does this qualify as shit? I think it does.
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10 cool things about Nile's latest album. - 92%
Written by SpookyApparition on December 7th, 2002
1. The solo in "Unas Slayer Of The Gods."
2. Main riff in "Sarcophagus."
3. Choir parts on "The Blessed Dead."
4. It's lengthy length.
5. The sweet ending riff on the 2nd part of the title track....or maybe the 3rd part. I can't remember.
6. The scroll-like lyric insert.
7. The awesome riff on the last song, even though it does go on for a BIT too long.
8. "Execration Text" is the most frantic song ever.
9. That one guy looks like McGuyver, my friend says.
10. It's not Cinerary.
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Ehhhh... This is pretty minimal I guess.
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This Is the Real Fury - 87%
Written by Tom on October 5th, 2003
This is the most furious album Annihilator ever did. I don't understand the opinions from guys before- no one LP before had so much aggression and power like this one!
Jeff Waters and co. presents here the highest form for years. Every album from them are something special maybe without "Set the World...." every are different than other but no one are so intensive like Waking.
Okey there are some early AC/DC sounding track called "Nothin' To Me"
what have not to much to do with thrash metal but there are also hits
like "Ultramotion", "Striker" or my absolute fave song "Firepower" which has a great guitar and drums work.
It's not necessary to write something more in fourth or fifth review of the same LP so that's why i'm ending and sayin' to this people which doesn't heard this album...Please try IT!!!
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Not enough info.
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You can't even give them credit for trying - 40%
Written by Disciple_Of_Metal on January 21st, 2003
After an album like Arise (where it was evident that the ideas were running low) you could expect something horrible like this.
I think my 40% is a bit generous for this album, as it completely bores me. The only worthwhile track is the opening one and even then that is not a very exciting song. Where did all the thrashiness go? This album is not any mallcore or hardcore crap. It is just a BAD album! (Although if you compare Roots to this album you tend to think of Chaos A.D. as being the work of a genius...)
All I can say is, stay away from this album. This is the album where Sepultura really lost their edge.
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Pretty minimal... it's the best, but why?
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Thrash classic. - 95%
Written by Grave on July 29th, 2002
This is the best album Testament has done. It may not be as heavy as their newer work, but it still takes the cake. The album features one of the best lead players in metal, Alex Skolnick. Alex has great leads on this album, I think some of the best work he has ever done. Eric Peterson wrote some of the best, most memorable riffs ever on this one. While Chuck Billy did some of the best vocals with his wide range. The drumming and bass playing is pretty basic stuff, but it's still very well done. I've owned this album for almost ten years, and it still ranks at the top of my favorite list. This album is a must buy for any metal fan, much less Thrash metal fan.
Best song on the album: "Disciples of The Watch" great riffs, nice clean intro and a killer solo.
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http://www.metal-archives.com/review.php?id=74#1172 Maiden reviews:
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A step up from the debut!! - 88%
Written by TemptationsWing on March 1st, 2004
Iron Maiden increase the madness on this one. The choruses are better than the first albumn. Some of the best are "Wrathchild," "Killers", and "Purgatory." "Murders in the Rue Morgue" is the best track on here. The lyrics are awesome. "I remember it as plain as day, Although it happened in the dark of the night." It doesn't get much better!! This is also the arrival of Adrian Smith. Smith and Murray came up with some magical melodies that really blended with Di'anno's vocals. Once again Harris and Burr provide the backing force behind each and every song. Some other highlights to look out for are "Innocent Exile", "Twilight Zone", and "Drifter."
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Totally overrated. Killers = filler - 81%
Written by PumpkinFlyFree on December 12th, 2002
This cd probably has the weakest songwriting of Iron Maiden's career, aside from X Factor and Virtual XI. The only really outstanding songs are "The Ides Of March"/"Wrathchild", "Murders In The Rue Morgue" (awesome awesome song, spectacular on all levels, very catchy), "Another Life", and "Killers" ( begins soft and melodic, then gets wild and viscious, telling the story of the song well ).
The rest just sounds extremely outdated. Many of these songs Maiden had different versions of when they first started out, and they re-arranged them for this album. The band doesn't sound together anymore. Anyway, it's a definate disappointment on many levels, considering their awesome debut.
Recommended for those who like Iron Maiden alot; not recommended to those who are mildly interested in the band.
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Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden - 92%
Written by MaidenWorshipper on November 30th, 2002
Well, the first full-length offer from the greatest band of all time, the one and only Iron Maiden. The instrument work on this one is top-notch, and the vocals are very good. I don't think Dickinson would have sounded as good as Di'Anno on this album.
"Prowler" is a great opening song, it has a killer riff and some catchy lyrics. "Sanctuary" is okay, "Remember Tomorrow" is a very good balladsy type song, but has a good fast section towards the end. "Running Free" is excellent, and "Phantom of the Opera" sets the standard for the album. "Transylvania" is one of the best instrumentals I have ever heard, and the next two songs are average.
All in all, a pretty good album, not as good as the rest of Maiden's collection, but definitely a solid first effort.
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Where it all started - 95%
Written by ironasinmaiden on August 16th, 2002
Before Iron Maiden became metal's undisputed champions, before selling out arenas worldwide, before Eddie was a universal metallic mascot, there was this album. Truly a landmark in the new wave of british heavy metal, "Iron Maiden" exemplifies exactly why these five blokes are revered as legends.
Every song is more or less classic, led by Steve Harris' galloping bass lines and topped off with Paul Di'anno's charismatic wailing. Recorded before Adrian Smith's entrance, some solos lack the emotion of later releases, but it's Maiden regardless. Songs like Prowler, Charlotte the Harlot and Maiden's flagship song are bursting with energy, showcasing a band that is equal parts hungry and aggressive.
The album that introduced Maiden to the world deserves to be owned by anybody who considers themselves to cherish metal as an art form. A true classic!
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The songs are about death, so it MUST BE Death Metal....yup
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Slayer - Reign in Blood - 99%
Written by MaidenWorshipper on December 3rd, 2002
This is a great album. Superb lyrics which are beautifully executed by Araya, guitar work that sounds hella creepy, and some insanely fast drumming by Lombardo. This album practically started death metal. The lyrics are all about death, from talking about Auschwitz concentration camp to wearing someone's head on their wall. This music is very fast and chaotic, and probably not geared for a beginning listener.
"Angel of Death" starts off the album on the right foot, being very fast and having some outstanding lyrics. "Altar of Sacrifice" is another standout, with Araya screaming "Enter to the realm of Satan". That part sends chills down my spine. All of the latter part of the album is outstanding. The riff in "Postmortem" is great, and "Reign in Blood" is one of my favorite songs of all time. So, overall, this has to be one of the best albums of all time, at least that I have listened to.
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By far their best work - 97%
Written by HellCrusader13 on November 22nd, 2003
Iced Earth at their best...while at the time, the band was at a low point, and Schaeffer considered it a bad album, they turned out some really great tunes. Dark and brutal all the way through, every single song is one to remember. All but one of the songs are equally great. The one that stands above even these is Dante's Inferno. You should buy the album just because of this song. This epic is a whopping 16 minutes long, and talks about the book it is named after, going through the 9 planes of hell one by one. While not as detailed as the book (of course, it can't be), it gives you all the finer aspects of hell and its punishments. Being 16 minutes, it would be boring with just the same riffs, so Schaeffer and Shawver change it around a lot, mixing it up, giving it great guitar all the way through the song.
So over all, if your friends say this album sucks, forget them. Unless your a death metal fan, you may want to wait till your 2nd or so Iced Earth album to buy this album.[/quote]
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Infernal Wisdom Awaits! - 97%
Written by peepsbucket on May 3rd, 2003
Burnt Offerings starts off with an eerie piano melody and instantly jumps into the title track. Every solo on this album is wicked; every riff is memorable (especially Diary). The evil lyrics fit the music perfectly. There is no low point to this album; each track has something unique to offer.
Some high points:
The Slayer-esque solo in Burnt Offerings fucking rules.
The simultaneous solo/shrieking on Burring Oasis sends a chill down my spine.
Matt Barlow's vocal range on Dante's Inferno never ceases to amaze me.
Burnt Offerings is probably the best album released in 95.
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Another minimal review.
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Iced Earth's Best - 90%
Written by SomberOracle on July 17th, 2002
In my opinion this is Iced Earth's best album. It has alot darker feel than the rest of the Iced Earth's albums, good emotion. I also think that the variety in the riffs is the best in this album opposed to the rest of Iced Earth's releases. The title track of the album is a great song and one of my all time favorites, Dante's Inferno is also a great song along with other tracks such as "Brainwashed". Burnt Offerings is a must have album for any metalhead.
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This album is...... nice
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Great debut. - 86%
Written by Grave on July 28th, 2002
This is the album that started it all for Malevolent. This is still their best album, I think. It's pretty straightforward old school Death Metal. The production could be better, but it's still pretty good for being a debut. The drumming of Mick Simpson was done very well. The vocals sound pretty good too, they have nice old school feel to them. The guitars and bass also sound pretty damn nice, too. I say it's a must buy for any Death Metal fan.
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Jesus Chirst!!! Can you please tell me why the bass, guitars, etc. are excellent.
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One of the best band's best album. - 99%
Written by Grave on July 28th, 2002
If you were on a desert island, and had to pick one Death Metal album, which one would you pick? Well, i'd pick this one without a doubt. This album is when Death started to get more technical, and plus Chuck added two of the greatest musicians in Metal history to the lineup... Steve DiGiorgio and Sean Reinhert. This album is what most old school Death Metal bands wish they sounded like. Technical, fast, heavy as shit and godlike lyrics/vocals. Steve brought alot to this album, his bass playing on this is absolutely incredible. Sein Reinhert (most of you know him from Cynic) is one of the best drummers to ever grace metal. This album is a must for all fans of metal.
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I laugh at your review.
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Oh my GOD this is awful. - 0%
Written by Grave on May 24th, 2003
At first I thought they might be interesting, since I had never heard a progressive death metal band with a female vocalist. Well, I didn't find what I thought to be a progressive death metal band. Whoever labeled this band as death metal on here is mistaken. This band is AWFUL. They sound like Kittie! I am now sending an mp3 of this band to one of my friends so he can laugh with me. Terrible.
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This guy keeps on sucking with his minimal reviews
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Pestilence are kings! - 92%
Written by Grave on September 1st, 2002
This band (on this album anyway) was a Floridian DM styled group from the Netherlands that just flat out kills. This band is similar to Death in many ways... vocally and guitar wise. If you're into old school DM, this is the band for you. I say this is on of my favorite albums of all time... and one of my top 5 as far as Death Metal goes. You need this album if you call yourself a death metalist.
Highlight: "Suspended Animation" Just a killer all around tune. Great riffs and great lyrics.
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And this one...
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James Murphy is a god. - 86%
Written by Grave on September 1st, 2002
Well I finally purchased this album after hearing about it for over 4 months.... and I must say, it is fantastic. I could go on about how much it rules, and reasons you should buy it, but i'll sum it up for you really quick. Brutal Death Metal with James Murphy. How can you go wrong there? BUY THIS NOW. But it might be difficult to find.
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And this one....
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The only Decapitated I need. - 94%
Written by Grave on May 2nd, 2003
Alright, first off... these guys are really young (the average age of the members when this album material was made is 15-16) and probably one of the best bands out of Poland. This CD is a compilation of their earlier demos plus a couple of live tracks. The Eye of Horus demo is what makes this album shine. The song "The First Damned" is probably the best on this disc. I prefer the raw death metal production on these demos to their albums. I mean I like Winds of Creation and Nihility... but I don't think they compare to the demo material. Don't let my words mislead you into thinking this is a poorly produced album. The production on the demos just better suits the songs.
This band is what I consider the epitome of Technical Death Metal. I can think of few bands that call themselves "technical" and do it better than these guys. I can see this band getting even better as the age. Buy this CD now. Decapitated fan or not.
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And probably this one.....
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If you enjoy great drumming... GET THIS. - 87%
Written by Grave on August 27th, 2002
First of all, Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth) is a GODLY drummer. Well... except on IE albums (but that's a whole different story), but anyway... If you enjoyed the drumming on Death's The Sound of Perservence, you will love the drumming on this. This band features Richard Christy and a member or two from Acheron. This album is technical, fast, and brutal as fuck. This is a must have for any Death Metal fan, and especially for any Richard Christy fan.
Highlight Song: Blind To All That Exists (fast, technical, has great lead work)
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And this one...... (I swear I'm not picking on him, they just all really suck)
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Huge letdown.... - 60%
Written by Grave on December 1st, 2002
Okay... I don't really see what's so great about this band. If someone had handed you the CD, and you didn't know who the musicians were on this album... What would you think? I'd think this is a piece of crap band trying to sound like Grave, Carnage, and Entombed. I've heard enough of this "sound" on early Grave and Entombed albums.... and they do it 500 times better. Buy "Grave - Into The Grave", "Entombed - Left Hand Path" and do yourself a favor and forget about Bloodbath.
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HURR HURRR, FIGHT TEH POWAHH. This mainstream album is good, what are you guys talking about...
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A step farther from brutality, but good nontheless - 85%
Written by PsyKoCracker on March 8th, 2003
This review is mostly in response to people who say "omg, they lightened their sound!!! NU METAL!!! I'll give them a 20%"
Soilwork indeed got much lighter, but IMHO, this was a step in the right direction. Back in the APP and CHM era, they were just another melo death band out there. With NBC they seem to form their own sound. Just because a band lightens their sound doesnt automatically mean that it sucks, or that they are selling out.
So I advise you to use your judgement and start liking music because it sounds good, not try to make yourself look 1337 by using the "They got lighter so they suck" rule.
To those who have not heard Soilwork, in this era they are melodic death with a mix of clean vox. It's comparable in ways to In Flames in the Clayman era, but much better IMO.
Give NBC a try, and then decide for yourself whether this was a step in the right, or wrong direction.
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I know it's a box set, but a little more info would be appreciated
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A box set for all box sets - 98%
Written by StoneDeadForever on May 20th, 2003
I don't know how it can get any better than this! 3 classic (REMASTERED) Iced Earth albums, Enter the Realm, and then Iced Earth giving a new life to some of metal's greatest songs! I mean really! A remastered Burnt Offerings was enough for me. But then Stormrider! and Iced Earth! This is definately worth the cash (if you can find it under $55 then buy it on that day!).
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He said it... Nothing Special Here
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Nothing special here... - 35%
Written by PumpkinFlyFree on September 29th, 2002
I used to own this. The only tracks worth hearing are "Power Of Thy Sword", "Master Of The Wind", and "Metal Warriors". The rest is completely repetitive to the point of annoyance. The whole Agony and Ecstacy in 8 parts thing is like 8 jokes in one, with no purpose but to make a long song "epic". From what I have downloaded Manowar's first few albums rock a whole lot more.
The sound quality on here is pretty good if that helps it any. Regardless, it doesn't clarify any good music behind the production. I advise the reader to purchase one of the first 3 Manowar albums before getting this.
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That's all for now I'll let you delete what you feel is worthless. But dude, do you really want me to keep going, cause there are a SHITLOAD of bad reviews such as the ones above. I mean, I have no problem with helping you guys out, I kinda enjoy it, but I really don't want to be taking up alot of your time, if it takes alot of effort to delete them. How long would it take you to delete these reviews? Do you want me to keep em' coming?