Metal Wars!!!!!!!!!!!

bob. · 09-10-2011, 10:37 AM

you guys all make me feel so un metal

Metal Connoisseur · 09-10-2011, 03:02 PM

LoathsomePete pretty much hit the nail on the head in his review, but I'll put my two cents in anyway. I know the criteria for this doesn't necessarily mean that each band's best albums are battling, just two albums. But when I saw Nevermore, I couldn't help but think of The Politics of Ecstasy or Enemies of Reality. Furthermore, my mind also jumped to Ripper's voice at the mention of Iced Earth. However, since the match-up is a relatively weak Nevermore album (despite Jeff Loomis' sick guitar leads) and a solid Ripperless Iced Earth album, I'll have to go with Something Wicked.

Iced Earth - 1
Nevermore - 1

BastardofYoung · 09-10-2011, 03:34 PM

downloading both. will comment upon listening to both.

Unknown Soldier · 09-10-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Furthermore, my mind also jumped to Ripper's voice at the mention of Iced Earth. However, since the match-up is a relatively weak Nevermore album (despite Jeff Loomis' sick guitar leads) and a solid Ripperless Iced Earth album, I'll have to go with Something Wicked.

Whaaaaaaaaaat!!!This is Nevermores best album with Politics of Ecstasy and The Godless Endeavour close behind. The concept and story behind the album is also very special as well. Also Enemies of Reality was severely let down by its production on its initial release.

Matt Barlow`s performance on SWTWC is also outstanding as was his performance on the Iced Earth live album Alive in Athens. The Ripper Owens releases imo were not as good as the mid period releases of Iced Earth with Matt Barlow.

I picked these two albums as both bands were at the peak of their powers on both releases.

Metal Connoisseur · 09-10-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Whaaaaaaaaaat!!!This is Nevermores best album with Politics of Ecstasy and The Godless Endeavour close behind. The concept and story behind the album is also very special as well. Also Enemies of Reality was severely let down by its production on its initial release.

Matt Barlow`s performance on SWTWC is also outstanding as was his performance on the Iced Earth live album Alive in Athens. The Ripper Owens releases imo were not as good as the mid period releases of Iced Earth with Matt Barlow.

I picked these two albums as both bands were at the peak of their powers on both releases.

Different strokes I suppose.

LOLPOCALYPSE · 09-10-2011, 08:19 PM

Nevermore for me. I actually like Dane's vocals, and I just enjoy the album better than Iced Earth's. I don't think this is near their best album, though. I personally prefer This Godless Endeavor myself.

Nevermore - 2
Iced Earth -1

Howard the Duck · 09-12-2011, 06:10 AM

have d/led both but only heard the Iced Earth

will vote tomorrow, if the voting's not closed

Unknown Soldier · 09-12-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

have d/led both but only heard the Iced Earth

will vote tomorrow, if the voting's not closed

Will keep it open for another day just for you and for any other slackers out there. BTW I still haven`t voted yet either.

Howard the Duck · 09-12-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

Will keep it open for another day just for you and for any other slackers out there. BTW I still haven`t voted yet either.

cheers

i totally forgot i d/led that Nevermore and spend the rest of the day listening to Huun Huur Tu

the Nevermore album's on my ofis PC server so I can't listen to it now

The Batlord · 09-12-2011, 10:06 AM

Gotta go with Iced Earth. 90s Iced Earth is just awesome. And I don't get the Ripper love. I never listen to his music with Iced Earth. It's just boring and his voice has no personality. Matt Barlow on the other hand is a beast. Love him. Love. Him. I got to see Iced Earth on their first tour with Matt Barlow back in the band, and it ****ing ruled!

Iced Earth - 2
Nevermore - 2

09-10-2011, 10:37 AM	#311 (permalink)
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09-10-2011, 03:02 PM	#312 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	LoathsomePete pretty much hit the nail on the head in his review, but I'll put my two cents in anyway. I know the criteria for this doesn't necessarily mean that each band's best albums are battling, just two albums. But when I saw Nevermore, I couldn't help but think of The Politics of Ecstasy or Enemies of Reality. Furthermore, my mind also jumped to Ripper's voice at the mention of Iced Earth. However, since the match-up is a relatively weak Nevermore album (despite Jeff Loomis' sick guitar leads) and a solid Ripperless Iced Earth album, I'll have to go with Something Wicked. Iced Earth - 1 Nevermore - 1 __________________ Metal Connoisseur's Last.fm Last edited by Metal Connoisseur; 09-10-2011 at 03:08 PM.

09-10-2011, 03:34 PM	#313 (permalink)
BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	downloading both. will comment upon listening to both. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

09-10-2011, 08:19 PM	#316 (permalink)
LOLPOCALYPSE Aryan Wonder Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 445	Nevermore for me. I actually like Dane's vocals, and I just enjoy the album better than Iced Earth's. I don't think this is near their best album, though. I personally prefer This Godless Endeavor myself. Nevermore - 2 Iced Earth -1