A Capella Hero Metal?

[The.Lost.Hatter]

There is an interesting power metal band from Germany. The style is power metal similar to Theocracy, but without any bass, guitars or keyboards. A capella power metal. Actually I've never heard anything similar.

Check out their video "The mission" at http://www.vancanto.de/

I was on the Theocracy forums and saw this and figured I'd share it over here too, they also have a myspace you can check out.

http://www.myspace.com/vancanto


What do you think? Im still trying to gather my opinion, but so far all I can say is "its awesome."

 

[J-Dubya 777]

It doesn't suck, but it's not something I'd be listening to, much....

 

[woosta]

I had 1 song from the album on my iPOD. The rest just seemed to miss me somehow. It's a cool idea, though, and I think with time, they could stumble on some really good stuff.

 

[adaher]

I think it's excellent now, personally. They'd be great for providing entertainment at a future ProgPower in between sets.

 

[woosta]

Well, it would CERTAINLY be an interesting showcase idea, that's for sure!

 

[J-Man]

I think it is excellent, and i will buy it if i can find it.

 

[OrbWeaver]

I made a thread about this awhile back.

Anyway, I like them, most everyone I know likes them, except for my boyfriend who promptly made fun of them.

 

[hoodaman]

As far as using other than traditional instruments to orchestrate metal songs I have to say this:

APOCALYPTICA...yes

VAN CANTO...no

 

[BenMech]

Anything MOCKING the generic stupidity of Power metal is fine by me, but I'm not sure Van Canto was mocking the genre.

 

[King Lek]

That was absolutely fantastic....finally got a chance to listen to it.

I have always loved A Capella music since I was a kid (...yes, a very long time ago).....always liking the groups such as The Coasters and the many from that era. Doing this within a metal genre is outstanding!!!