Recent content by etherealarchitect

I see what you're saying, but I feel like that there's something more immediately accessible about their metal stuff than there is about the cleaner tracks. I really like Throat of Winter, but it took me more listens to appreciate it than Ghost of Perdition. I think that's generally true with...

Any good recommendations? I've been out of the scene for a couple years and I'd like to find some good bands that are currently gigging.

I always liked Pantera's Broken. Just the band playing in a a big concrete room. Nothing fancy.

I saw Opeth and Katatonia earlier this month. Opeth put on an unusual but still enjoyable set. They shied away from all their death metal material, so it was definitely a unique experience. I didn't get to hear all my favorite songs, but I really respect that they chose a set that they really...

Start off small. Go to a music store, play on a bunch of different keyboards and find one that has sounds you like and a good feel to it. Keyboard amp, pedals, effects, and other controllers can wait - just find a decent workhorse and go from there. Also, find a band. You can plug in direct...