Just for a bit of fun, I thought I'd start writing a history of the I.M.G. hope you enjoy it! 
2 Years and 3 months, 36 completed songs, 37 Musicians and 3 message boards have passed since the I.M.G. first came into existance in March of 2000. This post is the first of 4 going through all 37 of the rocking tracks the I.M.G. has produced with a brief review of each. First up is the year 2000 part 1 covering March 2000 - October 2000.
Holy Smoke
Recorded in March 2000, Holy Smoke was the very first track produced and marked the debut of bass player and co-founder Eddie's Cellmate, the vocal talents of 7th son and Nefilim and the dodgy guitar work of Virus!
Recorded against a Midi drum track, this hastily produced song was intended as a test to show that long distance recording over the internet was possible. After the initial recording of the bass and guitar 7th Son and Nefilim burst onto the I.M.G. scene providing an excellent vocal track each for the song!
Running Free
Also recorded in March 2000, Running Free was the I.M.G.'s first proper recording featuring the musical talents of Eddie's Cellmate on Bass, The Gambler on drums, Ghost Of The Navigator on guitar a vocal track from 7th Son and Jim's first vocal track for the I.M.G.
Considering this was the very first proper song recorded and no-one had done this before, this song is amazing remembering that the people recording were from America, Germany and Holland!
One thing I did notice, and is in no way meant to offend but does anyone else think the drum intro sounds a lot like the one from "Lust For Life" by Iggy Pop?!
The Trooper
Introducing excellent guitarists Ironcross and Adde, this track also featuring Eddie's Cellmate on bass, The Gambler on drums and vocals from 7th Son and Jim is a real I.M.G. classic moment!
Recorded in May 2000, 7th Son's spine chilling scream in his version of the song really sets the mood for an excellent rendition of an Iron Maiden classic! This is one of the first of many songs where you could really mistake the I.M.G. version for the original!
Definately one of The Gamblers best drum tracks, everyone in this song rocks!
Can I Play With Madness
Recorded in July 2000 this song introduced the guitar talents of Mr Hyde to the I.M.G. and featured Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Ironcross covering 2nd guitar duties and a vocal track from 7th Son. This song also marked the last drum track from The Gambler.
An excellent rendition of the track with top performances all round, it doesn't gell together as well as some other tracks but really gets the head
!
Wrathchild
August 2000 marked the spectacular entrance of Ploughman on drums and Pyuras on guitar, also featuring Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Adde on 2nd guitar duties and an excellent vocal track from Jim!
This is another moment where you could very easily think you were listening to Iron Maiden! Haunting guitar work floating round and knocking you for six!
Mixed by Adde, this is a really fresh and energetic sounding track, a top job by all those involved!
Aces High
The first of a double whammy in September 2000, Ghost Of The Navigator straps on his guitar for his 2nd I.M.G. track joined on guitar by Ironcross, Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Ploughman on drums and vocal tracks from 7th Son and Jim.
Really cool guitar and bass work with a solid drum track makes this song a worthy addition to the I.M.G. catalogue, check out 7th Son's ending scream and Jim's excellent vocal work in the pre-chorus!
The Prisoner
The second in September 2000's double whammy, this song marked the debut of the excellent musicianship of Maidenman on drums, Constantine on bass and Medsy on guitar. Ironcross covering 2nd guitar and Jim laying down a wicked vocal track this is yet another song that !
Machine gun sounding palm mutes in the intro give this song a really heavy and wicked feel, with Maidenman grooving on the drums! Listen to the pre solo break and tell you aren't listening to Iron Maiden!!?
Powerslave
This is the start of the I.M.G. epic's era! Recorded in October 2000 and featuring Maidenman on drums, Constantine on bass, Ironcross and Adde on guitar and vocals from 7th Son and Jim this song has epic written all over it!
I was really impressed with Constantine's bass track on this and the middle section before the solo's is awesome! Also check out the solo's!!! Another classic I.M.G. moment!
Prowler
The second song from October 2000 featuring Maidenman on drumming duty, Constantine on bass, Ironcross and Adde on guitar and an excellent vocal track from 7th son!
A fitting way to end Part 1 of this series, this song has all the raw energy of the original with excellent performances all round!
Well! That's the end of "The History Of The I.M.G. 2000 Part 1", I hope you enjoyed it!
2 Years and 3 months, 36 completed songs, 37 Musicians and 3 message boards have passed since the I.M.G. first came into existance in March of 2000. This post is the first of 4 going through all 37 of the rocking tracks the I.M.G. has produced with a brief review of each. First up is the year 2000 part 1 covering March 2000 - October 2000.
Holy Smoke
Recorded in March 2000, Holy Smoke was the very first track produced and marked the debut of bass player and co-founder Eddie's Cellmate, the vocal talents of 7th son and Nefilim and the dodgy guitar work of Virus!
Recorded against a Midi drum track, this hastily produced song was intended as a test to show that long distance recording over the internet was possible. After the initial recording of the bass and guitar 7th Son and Nefilim burst onto the I.M.G. scene providing an excellent vocal track each for the song!
Running Free
Also recorded in March 2000, Running Free was the I.M.G.'s first proper recording featuring the musical talents of Eddie's Cellmate on Bass, The Gambler on drums, Ghost Of The Navigator on guitar a vocal track from 7th Son and Jim's first vocal track for the I.M.G.
Considering this was the very first proper song recorded and no-one had done this before, this song is amazing remembering that the people recording were from America, Germany and Holland!
One thing I did notice, and is in no way meant to offend but does anyone else think the drum intro sounds a lot like the one from "Lust For Life" by Iggy Pop?!
The Trooper
Introducing excellent guitarists Ironcross and Adde, this track also featuring Eddie's Cellmate on bass, The Gambler on drums and vocals from 7th Son and Jim is a real I.M.G. classic moment!
Recorded in May 2000, 7th Son's spine chilling scream in his version of the song really sets the mood for an excellent rendition of an Iron Maiden classic! This is one of the first of many songs where you could really mistake the I.M.G. version for the original!
Definately one of The Gamblers best drum tracks, everyone in this song rocks!
Can I Play With Madness
Recorded in July 2000 this song introduced the guitar talents of Mr Hyde to the I.M.G. and featured Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Ironcross covering 2nd guitar duties and a vocal track from 7th Son. This song also marked the last drum track from The Gambler.
An excellent rendition of the track with top performances all round, it doesn't gell together as well as some other tracks but really gets the head
!Wrathchild
August 2000 marked the spectacular entrance of Ploughman on drums and Pyuras on guitar, also featuring Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Adde on 2nd guitar duties and an excellent vocal track from Jim!
This is another moment where you could very easily think you were listening to Iron Maiden! Haunting guitar work floating round and knocking you for six!
Mixed by Adde, this is a really fresh and energetic sounding track, a top job by all those involved!
Aces High
The first of a double whammy in September 2000, Ghost Of The Navigator straps on his guitar for his 2nd I.M.G. track joined on guitar by Ironcross, Eddie's Cellmate on bass, Ploughman on drums and vocal tracks from 7th Son and Jim.
Really cool guitar and bass work with a solid drum track makes this song a worthy addition to the I.M.G. catalogue, check out 7th Son's ending scream and Jim's excellent vocal work in the pre-chorus!
The Prisoner
The second in September 2000's double whammy, this song marked the debut of the excellent musicianship of Maidenman on drums, Constantine on bass and Medsy on guitar. Ironcross covering 2nd guitar and Jim laying down a wicked vocal track this is yet another song that
!Machine gun sounding palm mutes in the intro give this song a really heavy and wicked feel, with Maidenman grooving on the drums! Listen to the pre solo break and tell you aren't listening to Iron Maiden!!?
Powerslave
This is the start of the I.M.G. epic's era! Recorded in October 2000 and featuring Maidenman on drums, Constantine on bass, Ironcross and Adde on guitar and vocals from 7th Son and Jim this song has epic written all over it!
I was really impressed with Constantine's bass track on this and the middle section before the solo's is awesome!
Also check out the solo's!!! Another classic I.M.G. moment! Prowler
The second song from October 2000 featuring Maidenman on drumming duty, Constantine on bass, Ironcross and Adde on guitar and an excellent vocal track from 7th son!
A fitting way to end Part 1 of this series, this song has all the raw energy of the original with excellent performances all round!
Well! That's the end of "The History Of The I.M.G. 2000 Part 1", I hope you enjoyed it!
As for my hard work and talents making the I.M.G. happen, I have to disagree with you on that one 
