Current top 10 for 2014

[blulou]

Voyager
Voyager
Voyager
Dynazty
Civil War
Anti-mortem
Fairyland
Falconer
Sonata Arctica
Bigelf

 

[VenomGA]

I know it's just me, but I don;t get all this love for Voyager...

 

[mattbrood]

Voyager
Voyager
Voyager

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

I know it's just me, but I don;t get all this love for Voyager...

[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CCu-kbxC-i4[/ame]

 

[Harvester]

ProgPower USA trivia:

Q: Who had the longest signing session line in ProgPower USA history?
A: Voyager.

Q: Who sold the most cds after their set at the main merch table in ProgPower USA history?
A: Voyager.

 

[Oblivion Ocean]

Yea, while I liked their albums, seeing them live (much like Sabaton) just took it to a new level. When I saw them open for Rhapsody of Fire, almost nobody knew who they were. By the end of their set they had the audience eating out of their hand. Regardless, I think V is an amazing record.

 

[VenomGA]

ProgPower USA trivia:

Q: Who had the longest signing session line in ProgPower USA history?
A: Voyager.

Q: Who sold the most cds after their set at the main merch table in ProgPower USA history?
A: Voyager.

Q: Who are one of the bands I never could get into?
A: Voyager :Smokedev: (just fucking with you Glenn)

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GhWnkylIhL8[/ame]

 

[TwizstedJesus]

I know it's just me, but I don;t get all this love for Voyager...

I second this. I totally don't get the love for Voyager, though I admit that the new disc is on my list to pick up.

 

[edgeofthorns]

Sabaton - Heroes
Brother Firetribe - DITFP
Unisonic - LOD
Iron Saviour - ROTH
Sinbreed - Shadows
Anette Olzon - Shine (yep, I'm diggin' it)
H.E.A.T. - TDTW
Delain - The Human Contradiction
OverKill - WDA
Within Temptaion - Hydra (I love everything this band does)

~Brian~

 

[edgeofthorns]

People really need to be listening to this album:

Judging from this song, it's not bad, but it's not catching my attention either. Is the rest of the album sound similar to this as well?

~Brian~

 

[Fire breath]

I like all your picks edgeofthorns barring the Anette Olzon. That was sleep inducing for me! As for Darkest Era when I saw them live their best moments were when they went full on Celtic folk dark metal. This song is way too doomy for me. I'll be asleep before the end!

 

[PromisedLand]

In no particular order..

Skyliner - Outsiders (prog/power from Florida)
Edguy - Space Police
Sabaton - Heroes
Disforia - The Age of Ether (prog from Salt Lake City)
Overkill - White Devil Armory
Steamforged - (Prog from Kentucky - very space opera)
Unisonic - Light Of Dawn
Gamma Ray - Empire of the Undead
Primal Fear - Delivering The Black
Persuader - The Fiction Maze

Honorable mention to Timo Tolkki's Avalon as an excellent emetic.

 

[Yonfon]

One of my favorite albums of this year is "Pink Lemonade" by Closure In Moscow. I know it has nothing to do with metal or the majority of the music discussed here, but it's definitely prog and absolutely amazing. Has anyone checked?

It might be my album of the year!
Took a few spins but I love it now.
Church of the Technochrist is defiantly my "song of the year".

 

[edgeofthorns]

I like all your picks edgeofthorns barring the Anette Olzon. That was sleep inducing for me! As for Darkest Era when I saw them live their best moments were when they went full on Celtic folk dark metal. This song is way too doomy for me. I'll be asleep before the end!

Yeah, I know Anette's solo disc won't be popular here in these parts. For whatever reason, it's just struck a chord with me. I think she went into a very logical direction with her type of music.

~Brian~

 

[General Zod]

Judging from this song, it's not bad, but it's not catching my attention either. Is the rest of the album sound similar to this as well?

Yes. If you don't like this song, you likely won't like the album. That said, it's definitely a grower and one I think is worth the investment. That said, I know it's not for everyone. Thanks for giving it a spin.

 

[Liquid Tension]

When I listened to Darkest Era I thought of Primordial...

Arkan became available at Lasercd and I thought some of you might like it...

http://arkan.bandcamp.com/

 

[Mardoch]

When I listened to Darkest Era I thought of Primordial...

Arkan became available at Lasercd and I thought some of you might like it...

http://arkan.bandcamp.com/

That Arkan is really great. I wish I was in the mood for that style right now, because it's checking all the boxes.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Still waiting on some more albums (Loudness, X-Drive, Riot etc) but here goes:

1. Judas Priest: Redeemer of Souls 2cd.
2. Accept: Blind Rage Japanese cd/blu +1 bonus track
3. Grave Digger: Return of the Reaper
4. Overkill: White Devil Armory
5. Kirk: Masquerade
6. IQ: The Road of Bones
7. Saga: Sagacity
8. Yes: Heaven & Earth
9. Transatlantic: Kaleidoscope
10. Crystal Eyes: Killer

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

1. Judas Priest: Redeemer of Souls 2cd.
2. Accept: Blind Rage Japanese cd/blu +1 bonus track
3. Grave Digger: Return of the Reaper
4. Overkill: White Devil Armory
5. Kirk: Masquerade
6. Le Cassette: Left To Our Own Devices
7. Saga: Sagacity
8. Yes: Heaven & Earth
9. Dragonforce: Maximum Overload (Deluxe)
10. Crystal Eyes: Killer