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Veil of Maya

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:26:53 +0000

These guys are crazy good, melodic, a bit djenty and generally really cool. Plus the bassist plays a 7 string which is badass.
Here are a couple of songs off two of their most recent albums. I really love all of the songs, so these two aren't necessarily my favourites.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuFmNZ09_Y8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0KfNbYFqVI

I would like to lodge a complaint.

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:53:59 +0000

My signature was altered.

Red Rider

Sun, 06 May 2012 14:20:45 +0000

Does anyone else dig Tom Cochrane and Red Rider as hard as I do? Ken Greer is a fucking god on the lap-steel.

Stoicism

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:33:42 +0000

"Stoicism in general is one of the most sublime form of logical foundations one can build his or her life around. Perhaps not every aspect, but certainly the fundamentals of taking our behavioral cues from the natural world around us, constant observation and the vitality of logic and productive behavior as opposed to emotional, destructive behavior. It does not surprise me at all that people knew more of themselves so long ago; compared to our lives today, there was so little to get between them and themselves, if you catch my meaning." - Farted

I think I do. I feel like that society provides us with much distraction. If I had to sum up my life views, I'd say:

-Bad shit happens to good people
-We must rely on ourselves for strength
-We can't rely on others to carry our burdens
-We must press on regardless

That may sound selfish at first, but I also feel that when at all possible, we should provide strength for others. Stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves, and stand up for yourself. Life sucks; you're gunna get shit on. At the end of the day, all we're left with is our dignity; and the knowledge that we fought the best fight we could.

Gothic Rock (Mainly 80's Protogoth)

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:55:03 +0000

One of my absolute favorite genres of music, and one that I feel has gotten a pretty bad reputation over the years. While today, pussies slander what "goth" was originally all about with their faggot makeup and gay vampire outfits, the original music of bands like Joy Division, Bauhaus and Sisters of Mercy was pretty fucking awesome. Elements of post-punk, psychedelica, progressive and similar experimental bits and pieces all tied together to make some atmospherically rich and, at times, emotionally impacting music.

Below I'll post some of my favorite examples of what I consider truly "gothic" music to be, while leaving out any metal-oriented bands since this is about the somewhat softer side of the overall genre.

Bauhaus were originators of the truly "gothic" sound of post-punk and rock, along with Sioux And The Banshees and others. What truly made Bauhaus stand out amongst their peers were the eerily pale and pained vocals of frontman Peter Murphy, whose sound and looks combined to make a sort of ideal "gothic" frontman. Guitarist Daniel Ash was also one of the most criminally underrated players of his time in terms of creativity.

While most will point to "Bela Lugosi's Dead" as both Bauhaus' best moment and the central point of Goth's evolution into a full-fledged genre, I instead insist on "Mask", my favorite Bauhaus track and one I feel more fully encompasses the atmosphere of goth:

The Manliest Men In Cinema

Sat, 05 May 2012 11:07:51 +0000

I just took a quick shit and had an idea for a thread, which isn't too unusual considering the shitter is the birthplace of all the greatest ideas.

ITT we post the manliest men in cinema history. Whether it's the actors or specific characters. I'll start with a couple of sublists.

Manliest Actors:

John Wayne
Sean Connery
Leslie Nielsen
Mickey Rourke
Michael Madsen
Samuel L. Jackson
Ron Perlman
Jack Nicholson
Jeff Bridges

Manly Villains:

Anton Chigurh (No Country For Old Men)
Hans Landa (AKA The Jew Hunter, Inglorious Basterds)
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman (Full Metal Jacket)
Hannibal Lecter (The Silence Of The Lambs, Hannibal, Red Dragon)
Michael Myers (Halloween)
Bill the Butcher (Gangs of New York)
Daniel Plainview (There Will Be Blood)

Feel free to add more. I'm sure I will.

Fleshmould: Interitum

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:16:09 +0000

The cd's are in, start ordering now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Cvdagc5rc

"Interitum" is the title of the final release of Fleshmould.
Recorded and mixed at Shumcot Studio, mastered by Tom Kvålsvoll (DHG, Keep Of Kalessin, Blood Red Throne etc.) in Oslo.
9 tracks, almost 50 minutes of death metal.

Sven Houfflijn [Ascend-ency, ex-Anesthesy] - vocals
Bart Vanderheyden [Gorath, ex-Ill Fares The Land] - drums
Didier Vancampo [ex-Fractured Insanity, Corpse Mutilation, Saille]- bass
ReinieR Schenk - guitars

12 EUR for "Interitum" [2012]
15 EUR for "Interitum" [2012] + "The Lazarus Breed" [2006]
incl. Fleshmould-stickers

PM or mail to shumcot@telenet.be your name & address

Thanks in advance!

Ascend-ency: Parasites In The Garden Of Human Delight Video

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:16:15 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8Yo7FwpY...re=mh_lolz

Out on Shiver Records. http://www.metalzone.be/shiver.php

Taken from the album Regression, Parasites In The Garden Of Human Delight is the embodiment of the Ascend-ency sound. Harsh, raw and cold.
The sound of The Concrete Wastelands.

Stranded On An Island: Non-Metal Edition

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:24:53 +0000

Theoretically, you're on an island that has some sort of way to play music. A computer with nothing but winamp, a cd player, an ipod with just enough space for the one non-metal album you could see listening as you live forever alone (not a stretch for some of your current living conditions, I'm sure).

So, what would it be? What non-metal album is, to you, the one you could spend an eternity with? Ponder this, because the answer usually dictates what your favorite record is, what your general taste in music is all about AND how big your dick is. It's true, they've done studies.

I'll have to think about mine a bit.

Stranded On An Island: Metal Edition

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:23:47 +0000

Theoretically, you're on an island that has some sort of way to play music. A computer with nothing but winamp, a cd player, an ipod with just enough space for the one metal album, any genre, you could see listening as you live forever alone (not a stretch for some of your current living conditions, I'm sure).

So, what would it be? What metal album is, to you, the one you could spend an eternity with? Ponder this, because the answer usually dictates what your favorite record is, what your general taste in music is all about AND how big your dick is. It's true, they've done studies.

I'll have to think about mine a bit.

"The Person Above Me Is..."

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:10:40 +0000

Here's an old standard of interweb forums far and wide. What do I do, you ask? Simple. Just say something, anything, about the individual who posted before you. Uncensored, no-holds-barred, honesty at it's finest.

The only problem with this game is that the person who starts it...can't start it. A paradox if ever one existed. So, somebody else, get it going.

Rukia

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:37:18 +0000

Forgive me for taking your time, but I've wanted to interest you in my music. The band's name is Rukia, I believe you might enjoy it. Check out our profiles

http://www.myspace.com/rukiapl

http://www.facebook.com/rukialongirostra

and the music video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbFna_Amldc

Regards
Gabriel

Meat Rotten Meat

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:45:39 +0000

Whoa so this is Internet land huh? Where the eternal waves roll on forever! Roarrrrrrrrr! It's time to get out the old polyester pants put some lard on my hair make me smell good get that crown of flies goin that always attracts the girls! Oil up them shoes get out on the old barn floor & do my personal favorite it's called Meat Rotten Meat! Cmon girl get off that seat! Meat Rotten Meat

Down

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:08:58 +0000

No Down thread, must be remedied.

Slam this down your hairy ear-holes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J4trNtRwoc

Here is 8 minutes of Pink Floyd-inspired opus which is rivaled by none in sheer grandeur and bombast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J4trNtRwoc

And here we have a tune which makes the hair on my arms and neck stand on end. I close my eyes, and all I can picture is cat-fishing on a summer evening. I smell the bourbon, the marijuana and the swamp and creek behind my house.

How Do You Listen?

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:01:05 +0000

Music is, of all the various artforms available to us, one of the most deceptively simple and inherently rewarding. Almost all of us, enough to consider it near-universal in nature, are capable of forming melodies and rhythms, however simplistic or complex. We have a natural affinity for specific sounds, which begin in the womb, with the first sounds we likely hear; the rhythms of our mother's hearts. (inb4 homo)

Fast forward to today, and it's fun to imagine how our tastes in music have evolved throughout our lives. I can make connections to certain musics and certain personality traits of mine, also musics tied to memories, people and places. My biggest "for instance" is the band Coldplay: a band I would probably hate without the personal connection songs like "Trouble" and "Clocks" had on me, timing themselves perfectly with my first real relationship. Now, I look forward to new Coldplay releases, if only in the hopes that they'll do something that reminds me of how important I once found them in my life. That sort of thing is unbelievably rare in people, to come to care for something through alternative factors that, by definition, we would otherwise care nothing for. Music is one of the few things in the world where this is commonplace.

The point of this thread is to ask you, ladies and (mostly) gents, how do you listen to music? What do you expect from it? What do you WANT from it? How does metal, for instance, inspire you? How do other sounds? Can you connect certain songs, certain lyrics, to certain times in your life? How about the connection between aspects of our personalities and the types of music we enjoy? Do you see a connection there?

Let's discuss this shit. Internet: Serious business.

the Sheepdogs

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:48:36 +0000

I don't really know how to describe these guys but I'd say they sound pretty classic/folk rock influenced

check them out

http://www.myspace.com/thesheepdogs

Now Playing (Youtube Edition)

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:46:33 +0000

Our other "Now Playing" thread is an image-based album thread, not necessarily a true "Now Playing" thread, which typically involves specific songs. This thread, however, is for specific songs. With the magic of youtube, post what you're listening to right now and instantly share it with the M&S community. Fuckin' internet magic!

TUTORIAL: If you're unaware of how to imbed youtube videos into your posts, there's two simple ways to do it:

1) If using the regular (non-quick post) method of posting, you can simply click the little television at the far right of the control panel (the white box outlining your post), click "youtube" and insert the link to your video.

2) If using the quick-post method, it's as simple as tagging your post with this: " [video=youtube]www.youtubelink.lol[/video ", making sure to put the last ] at the end to close it up. Basically, you're wrapping [video=youtube][/video ] around the link.

Remember, it's absolutely cool and expected to comment on songs as they're posted, but do always try and add a new song into the mix when you do this. It's easy to get sidetracked for a page or two (or 12, which I've seen all too much of on other boards in the past) debating a specific song, which evolves into an album, into a band and finally into requesting acts of sexual procreation with each other's female parental units. So feel free to opine, but don't derail the nature of the thread.

So let's start this bitch off with some new(er) Rush, my favoritest band of all time. Of the two tracks from their upcoming "Clockwork Angels" album they released awhile back, this is definitely my favorite:

The Best Of The Best

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:28:47 +0000

I've been writing reviews for http://www.musicemissions.com since August of 2007. In that time, I've given out more than a few "perfect" scores (5/5) and the occasional, much more distinguished "vault" status we use to signify specific albums as being true musical classics. This latter category is typically hotly contested, and was a real point of aggression back when our website featured a message board.

So, in the nature of sharing some of my work with a wider audience, and maybe sparking some conversation, I'm going to post one of either my 5/5 or vault reviews every day or two in this thread. Agree or disagree, let me know and if you haven't checked some of these records out before now, obviously my opinion will be that you do so immediately.

This forum needs an enema!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:21:08 +0000

...remember, from Batman? The Joker? Jack Nicholson? Well, fuck you if you don't.

To the point, I am somewhat depressed by what this forum has become. We've got a steady average of probably 3 new posts per day, a serious lack of participation by our supposed "regulars", and, let's be honest, next to nobody new has arrived and stuck around. What gives?

This is the only message board I frequent on a daily basis. Why? Hell, I don't know, I am a member of at least 8 others I can think of and probably twice as many I cannot recall. This place seems to have some potential if we could just inject more energy into it.

How? Well, I'm willing to put some time into that in regards to new "staple" threads (threads you see, typically stickied and very active, at other message boards) and generally staying more active. I'll be the first to admit I don't always take the time to check out and/or offer my opinions on a lot of the bands brought up here, but that will be changing. Perhaps you should do the same?

Now, I'm well aware we all have lives, and we're all different ages and some of us have school, work, blah blah blah. Me, I'm 27 goddamn years old, self-employed working from home, and half of my job is to listen to music before I write about it. If you don't have my sort of time on your hands, that's cool. But think of how much more enjoyable this place would be if each of us took the time to actually show up daily and make some noise? Doesn't have to be anything major, just a post or three about what the fuck ever.

My experience working with, running and participating in message boards is that they offer a unique experience of chatroom-like immediacy blended with the ability to discuss specific topics near-simultaneously. Honestly, I think message boards are starting to die off a bit due to all the fancy-schmancy hollabaloo facebook twitter shenanigans. But none of that shit offers what a good list of forums does; quality discussions that can be jumped into, and out of, at any point and time.

So, I want this place to be better. If anyone else does, let's figure out what we can do. Expanding content, the addition of "staple" threads, perhaps the addition of new forums, let's fucking bounce some ideas around and take this bitch to new levels.

FOR SPARTA!

Baroness

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:40:50 +0000

It perplexes me how I haven't heard a single thing about this band on this forum - neither positive nor negative (I even made a search, the only two results were a spot on Noli's want list and a post I made in Now Playing), which makes this thread even more warranted.

When finding artists to compare Baroness to, the name that pops up most often is Mastodon. It's certainly justified given that both bands are proggy, sludgy and popular with hipsters, but they don't sound all that similar. Mastodon is on the eclectic and aggressive side of prog, while Baroness is on the more structured and catchier side of it (not that there's no aggression to be found here, though). I sense a slightly stronger punk presence in the band's second album, though that could just be me.

Also, did I mention that the band's brilliant cover art is done by their frontman?