Blaze

[Blitzkrieg]

Blaze is fucking awesome.

The Man That Would Not Die is an incredible album. I would go as far as to say, that it is the best example of a band bringing old school metal into the new era that I can think of. It is the perfect mix of old school vocals, song structures and melodies, with modern metal core influenced guitar tones, riffing, and ridiculous drumming. Ground breaking stuff. And Blaze sounds better than ever. His vocals sooaarr!

After seeing the setlist for his new DVD that is on the way (which looks great), I have decided to catch a gig while in the UK. At the moment it is looking to either be the Manchester or Birmingham date. I can't wait.

B L A Z E

 

[Stonewall]

Heh, I listened to the whole album on youtube two nights ago.

 

[Stonewall]

It is awesome. Must buy it soon.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

You must. Youtubing an album that awesome is kinda sad.

 

[phlogiston]

I like it, but I'm starting to have trouble listening to it. The lyrics are so damn cheesy, particularly "Smile Back At Death" and "Samurai". And not cheesy in a good way. In a way that I laugh at.

 

[Shadow298]

can't find it in any CD shops at the moment but really want to get it.

hopefully Woden JB will have it because it the one I don't go t very often.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

There is some cheese, but overall I quite like Blaze's lyrics and delivery as usual. The title track rocks like a mofo, and While You Were Gone is an incredible song, with heaps more quality in there as well.

 

[Stonewall]

You must. Youtubing an album that awesome is kinda sad.

It is, but the need for a fix took me by surprise. It's on the def get one day list, just have to see it somewhere.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Good man.

 

[Southy]

Shuddap about the cheese, I haven't overly noticed it, don't dare make me notice it now.....But I do love the album

 

[TinMan666]

fucking sensational album.

blaze bayley should be the biggest name in true metal right now other than a handful like say maiden, manowar etc.

 

[Spiff]

I'm surprised he didn't take a long break after last year. I guess some people just need to throw themselves into their work.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Yeah I was a little surprised as well. I guess he had a lot booked and felt he was up to carrying on and distracting himself.

I agree that he should be a bigger name right now. I am surprised to see he isn't playing any of the big metal festivals this year either. *shrug*

 

[Spiff]

It probably didn't help that he had poor management when he went solo. That, and he'll always be known by most people as the guy who tried to replace a very popular singer in a band. Not many people can get past that sort of stigma (a hello to Gary Cherone, btw).

 

[Blitzkrieg]

That is why he needs the exposure that a festival tour would give, to show people what he is doing now, and how awesome it is. You are right though, his management seem to have neglected the importance of such things as this, and getting his face in metal mags and on sampler cds, etc. Oh well, I am still stoked to be seeing him in June!

 

[Mark]

He's doing a gig on May 30th that I'm tempted by (the day after mine and Blaze's birthday ). I'm not a massive fan, but I've seen him live a few times and he puts on a good show. Might get tickets, I'll see how the mood strikes when I get back to London.

This is Bev, btw. Mark would have wanted me to point out that his birthday is August 3rd. I'll post the address for pressies/cards nearer the time.

 

[Shadow298]

(a hello to Gary Cherone, btw).

who?

 

[TinMan666]

I reckon i will go see him at the Big Bash towards the end of the year. It's like some kind of pilgrimage to me.

 

[Goreripper]

who?

 

[Blitzkrieg]

I would go to the London show, but it is the same night as Depeche Mode, which is kind of why I am in the country in the first place. Stoopid bands.