Purveyor Of Evil
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I hope since Frank is with them that they'll play the earlier, heavier stuff with the shredding guitar solos. I fucking hate to hell the boring drivel of their complete shit after "Inside Out"!
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Emerald Sword,
Did you really not like "A Pleasant Shade Of Gray?" I know it doesn't exactly have the shredding solos of previous albums, but there are plenty of great proggy moments, and Ray Alder sounds absolutely astonishing on it. Though I enjoy the last two albums, I can understand why others are turned off by them.
Stay metal. Never rust.
Albert
Did you really not like "A Pleasant Shade Of Gray?" I know it doesn't exactly have the shredding solos of previous albums, but there are plenty of great proggy moments, and Ray Alder sounds absolutely astonishing on it. Though I enjoy the last two albums, I can understand why others are turned off by them.
Stay metal. Never rust.
Albert
Purveyor Of Evil
Heavy Metal, INC.
Yes, I seriously hate APSoG. I LOVE "Awaken the Guardian" and "No Exit"! So, I guess that explains my FATES WARNING style preference. Also, I'm not really a prog guy. I didn't grow up listening to prog and find it massively boring for the most part. I like some, but most I avoid like the plague. I'll take AC/DC over DREAM THEATER any day of the week. Though, I do like DT somewhat.
Ascension
New Metal Member
I didn't appreciate prog myself back in the day (70s). Bands like Yes, Genesis, etc. for the most part didn't do it for me. The technical part really appealed to me but the crunch & kick didn't exist. Rush came close though so I was definitely a fan of theirs. Bands like AC/DC and the like were boring me shitless with their standard 4/4 timing and endlessly repetitive rhythms. All songs sound the same to me. I wanted something that had the technical edge plus kicked my ass. Along came Fates (Alder era) & Queensryche...almost exactly what I was looking for. So I was happy for a minute. Then DT hit the scene...with exactly what I craved. The prog metal flood followed after DT opened the gates. I've been a happy camper ever since.
Yeah, my loyalties and allegiances lie on the power side of things, for sure. I got your back, bro!
eboles
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I would actually like to see Glenn pull off bringing John Arch out on stage for this show. If any of you have heard his solo CD with Portnoy, he doesn't seem to have lost a thing as far as his tone and upper register is concerned. I would personally love to hear something from "Awaken the Guardian" and/or especially "Spectre Within"!
SharkBlack
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I saw them play "A Pleasant Shade Of Gray" start to finish on that tour and it was nothing short of EPIC...
One of my favorite FW albums along with Spectre Within, ATG and Perfect Symmetry...
One of my favorite FW albums along with Spectre Within, ATG and Perfect Symmetry...
mloanna
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eboles
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Purveyor Of Evil
Heavy Metal, INC.
Thank you, Sir.Yeah, my loyalties and allegiances lie on the power side of things, for sure. I got your back, bro!
Pelata
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I've never had the extreme pleasure of seeing Fates Warning, but that will change when I see them on Sep 11 in Raleigh, NC!!! FINALLY!!!
Just so you know, not sure if it is going to come to fruition, but Howard who runs Three Rivers Prog was trying to get Mark Zonder to do a drum clinic between sets at 3RP. Saw him at Rosfest a few weeks ago.
Looks like I'm going to miss that one again this year (Progressive Nation is playing the same weekend near my home). Would've been nice to see King's X headlining before a large crowd that actually knows their music.
Looks like I'm going to miss that one again this year (Progressive Nation is playing the same weekend near my home). Would've been nice to see King's X headlining before a large crowd that actually knows their music.
Pelata
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As much as I love NDV, I think Jarzombek is a better fit for FW...NDV on the Live In Athens DVD seemed a little shaky...the songs had a different vibe...
imaskinbeater
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Soundscape
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I am curious as to the set list. Seeing as how PP is something of a big deal, I can't see them ignoring the Arch-era completely...but there is so much material to chose from...
