Killer package from Erik

[Henrik Main]

Erik's known as the "Package Master" (and I'm not talking about his handling of the cock and balls), because he always includes lots of COOL STUFF in the envelope when sending out CDs, CD-Rs, etc. Here's what I got this time:

A Microsoft Money '97 cover inlay, a Mr. Penguin picture (I think it's from a game that kids get for free if you fly Scandinavian Airlines, I have one myself somewhere ), Iron Maiden (Iran Madmen) CD-R, one CD-R with kool stuff, one English penny, a "flower needle" (I think it'll go well together with my Spawn Of Possession T-shirt), a sticker, a Norwegian stamp (from Haugesund, home of Enslaved!), and an envelope with Prioritaire stickers forming an inverted cross, which my dad found hilarious

And last, but not least....

Some pictures of animals, a pic of two telephone boxes (one Norwegian, one Swedish) located at the border, and a pic of Mikke (I think) smashing/thrashing on his knees (at Wacken?). Entertainment for both my parents and I!

My guitar with the new sticker.

 

[Hell Mike]

I was going to ask you to post pictures but then I realized that you had, only they didn't work so I pasted the URLs and then they worked yay

 

[MFJ]

That's one fancy package!

 

[Krilons Resa]

Is Mike wearing leather pants?! If so, he is now declared the most metuhl motherfucker on this forum. Period.

 

[Henrik Main]

Yeah, those are leather pants. I actually thought they looked a bit "camp", tbh

 

[Krilons Resa]

I think it's hilarious, if I must say so myself.

 

[Hell Mike]

I think I was påuking. What's "camp"? SIEG HEIL SIEG SIEG HEIL

 

[MajestikMøøse]

 

[spaffe]

I think I was påuking. What's "camp"? SIEG HEIL SIEG SIEG HEIL

camp
n.
An affectation or appreciation of manners and tastes commonly thought to be artificial, vulgar, or banal.
Banality, vulgarity, or artificiality when deliberately affected or when appreciated for its humor: “Camp is popularity plus vulgarity plus innocence” (Indra Jahalani).

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

Hahahahahahah, Mikey's puking! Great pic.

 

[Henrik Main]

1. "Moonchild" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Just an average song. I understand that this is GOOD music - the musicianship is top notch, but it just doesn't move me in any way. The riffs simply don't appeal to me, nor do the vocals.

2. "Murders in the Rue Morgue" (Killers) - KILLER verse, and with an equally cool chorus, this song could have been 100% ass-kicking. It's got a strong punk influence, which I like. Best song on the CD-R.

3. "Revelations" (Piece of Mind) - I can appreciate the epicness of this, and I also sort of like the faster parts. But I simply don't enjoy the melody. Mid-paced/slow songs are not my cup of tea at all in most cases. And a message to the vocalist - stop using that damn vibrato.

4. "Prowler" (Iron Maiden) - Some cool guitar masturbation parts. Overall, it's nothing more than "OK".

5. "Infinite Dreams" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Not my thing at all. The guitarists and the bass player are GOOD at what they do, but it lacks in the song writing department.

6. "Powerslave" (Powerslave) - See 5.

7. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (Somewhere in Time) - See 5.

8. "Sanctuary" (Iron Maiden) - A little better. It actually sounds a bit 60's rock here and there.

9. "Children of the Damned" (The Number of the Beast) - I find myself constantly thinking "It'd be really cool if they had sped this song up quite a lot". Mid-paced build-up and a fast climax = win. But they don't, and the song does not appeal to me.

10. "Be Quick or be Dead" (Fear of the Dark) - Some cool moments here and there. Better than the slower songs.

11. "Killers" (Killers) - Obviously better than the slower songs, but still nothing more than "average".

12. "Total Eclipse" (Run to the Hills single) - See 5.

13. "Phantom of the Opera" (Iron Maiden) - Very decent verse, especially the parts with back-up vocals. But then it fades into a guitar wanking competition that lasts for about a quarter, before the cool verse kicks in again. This would have totally destroyed if it had been a fast 2:30 song.

14. "The Evil That Men Do" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Suffers from the same "good musicianship, boring melody" syndrome.

15. "Judas be My Guide" (Fear of the Dark) - Ditto.

16. "Only the Good Die Young" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Ditto, but the chorus is pretty cool.

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

OMGWTFBBQ

Eh, can't win em all.

 

[Henrik Main]

I liked several songs from the second CD, if that helps.

I hate to be negative, as I know Erik has put both time and effort in compiling the compilations, but still.

 

[NAD]

I really love this trend of sending people stupid shit along with CDs, I hope it gets to the point where I have to ship 2 CD-Rs w/o jewel cases in box like this:

wtf NAD omg

 

[MajestikMøøse]

haha if you did that the customs guys would look at it and be like: "wtf, 2 cdrs? That can't be right... OPEN IT UP!" *5 minutes later* "wtf"

 

[NAD]

"There's enough D'addario points in here to buy a car!"

 

[JayKeeley]

1. "Moonchild" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Just an average song.

"average song"...you should have just hit the stop button right there...

2. "Murders in the Rue Morgue" (Killers) - KILLER verse, and with an equally cool chorus, this song could have been 100% ass-kicking. It's got a strong punk influence, which I like. Best song on the CD-R.

"strong punk influence", aka welcome to NWOBHM.

3. "Revelations" (Piece of Mind) - ... message to the vocalist - stop using that damn vibrato.

That's like asking Sabbath to stop playing power chords. Bruce is the "Air Raid Siren" don't you know....

5. "Infinite Dreams" (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) - Not my thing at all. The guitarists and the bass player are GOOD at what they do, but it lacks in the song writing department.

Probably one of the greatest songs ever penned.

13. "Phantom of the Opera" (Iron Maiden) - This would have totally destroyed if it had been a fast 2:30 song.

Do not touch it, it's perfect!! Step away from the vehicle....

That is all.

 

[MajestikMøøse]

"There's enough D'addario points in here to buy a car!"

That would seriously rule

 

[Demonspell]

Jay already covered it, but I must add the following:

Blasphemy! Phantom would be nothing without the middle section, all of their later glorious exchanges can be traced back to it!

 

[mousewings]

Animal pics? Penguins? Mr. Penguin sounds cool. I wish I had one of my own.

Hehe, at the Mike pics.