Recent content by Hanyou

Unfortunately, I can't call myself a diehard fan, in spite of owning the three full albums, because I'm not aware of the side projects or of much of the band's backstory. This song is fantastic, though, and it was youtube that helped introduce me to the band. These official releases should...

It's worth noting that the Crusades weren't a one-sided conflict, either. Both sides committed evils. That's not what you usually hear.

I think sex is universally relatable, even to virgins.:lol: That's probably why it's such a persistent theme in music. The fact is, these things can be handled well in music, I just don't think they are very often. The entirety of "Misplaced Childhood" by Marillion seems to take place during a...

Not just the mundane, but anything that hits as obviously close to home as violence against human beings. As for music about sex, drugs, and rock and roll, I suppose I just can't remotely relate to it. I don't party, I don't drink or do drugs, and...well, sure, I like rock, but it's not all...

Songs that praise Satan or defy God are not all that bothersome to me, actually, because I see it as the musicians playing a role, almost like an actor. A lot of times they don't actually believe in what they're singing, and things like Spiritual Warfare can have a comic book quality if pulled...

I just discovered Blind Guardian last week myself. It took me awhile to get into them as they're so aggressive (I prefer "soft metal" like Avantasia and Nightwish...if that makes any sense at all...) but I found myself replaying "I'm Alive" from their album Imaginations from the Other Side...

The Glass Prison by Dream Theater

Killers is one of my least favorite Maiden albums, but that says more about the great quality of their music overall than a lack of quality on the part of the album itself. All of their albums rock!

Turns to Me by Savatage This is my first time through the "Wake of Magellan" album, and I'm already floored on track 3. Can't wait to see what else they have in store. I love everything this band's done, and this was one of the last of their albums I had to get. :D I've been into Kamelot...

I joined this forum a few months ago, posted a "hello," and was warmly welcomed. Then I forgot about it.:lol: I'm going to be around for real this time, but I'm not posting because I expect a "welcome" or "welcome back," even...just letting y'all know. The reason I'm back is because I've been...

Lol @ prem. I guess I'll be one of the guys gnashing my teeth at the gates of heaven, because I'm a medium, too. XD This merchandise is pretty awesome. I may have to snag one for myself.

I hope I'm not penalized for bumping an old topic, but I just wanted to say I'm new to these boards and I thought the first place I'd post would be in Theocracy's forum. Since that's off-topic, I made my post here. While Theocracy isn't my favorite band (Dream Theater or Kansas probably is)...