Buying Blind: List the bands that make the cut

[General Zod]

Ever heard Defyance?

No. A Lance King band? I really like the new Avian, love Pyramazem and of course his work with Balance of Power.

Zod

 

[IOfTheStorm]

Yes, Lance King sings in their latest album "Transitional Forms" which is a very good album of late 80s/early 90s u.s. prog/power metal (Fates Warning, Queensryche, some Crimson Glory etc). Generally the band rules, but King sings only in this album so you should check it, although its not easy to find it.

 

[Dark One]

I have "Time Lost". Pretty darn good stuff, I saw them perform at the Powermad festival in 2000 - Lance King had not joined yet - and bought their latest cd at the time based on their performance.

 

[IOfTheStorm]

You saw a Powermad fest? Im seriously jealous

 

[JayKeeley]

I had no idea you were that into these guys.

Really? King Diamond. Mercyful Fate.

Albums like "Abigail" go without saying obviously (it's a milestone and a half), but considering "The Puppet Master" is his latest material, all I can say is: x 1000.

Probably the only old school artist making as great music today as he was back in the day.

 

[Demonspell]

Nevermore
Porcupine Tree
Katatonia
Opeth (though no longer a get the first day thing)
Agalloch
Kayo Dot (the new one arrived today...Willowtip is good for something.)
Pain Of Salvation (even after Be)
Moonsorrow
King Crimson (collector's releases excepted)