Jump to content

What's on your mind?

Apoc

By Apoc
in Forum Games

 Share

Recommended Posts

Iceni Newbie

Iceni

Posted
Posted

I'm not deriving any arguments, I'm entirely in favor of legalizing marijuana. I just don't like most weed-smokers I've met. Yes, the indolent stereotype is far more prevalent, but I've not seen people who fit that description. Sometimes they're very involved and very clever people, but they're very up themselves about the fact that they smoke weed. Also, I didn't dismiss them all - I was well aware that it wouldn't be the responsible thing to do and I specifically phrased my statement to reflect that understanding. Incidentally, I don't like dogs, theater people or folks who use text smileys and 'wayyyy' too many letters in words...:|

0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 24k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • RelentlessOblivion

    3827

  • FatherAlabaster

    3487

  • deathstorm

    2002

  • BlutAusNerd

    1189

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

FatherAlabaster
FatherAlabaster

Baby girl Zoe was delivered by C-section just after 10 this morning. Mom and daughter are doing well, currently resting. Bandcamp and hangovers can wait.

~Mere~
~Mere~

Went to an award ceremony honoring all the students in our school district who scored distinguished on state testing in @ least one of three subjects Math, Reading & Science. My son James, he's

FatherAlabaster
FatherAlabaster

Congratulations to our newest moderator, MacabreEternal! For he's a jolly good fellow, etc etc.

Posted Images

GorboGorboze Newbie

GorboGorboze

Posted
Posted
I hate it when that happens. For your very first jam' date=' it doesn't bode well. Are you trying to put together a group, or just play a bit for fun?[/quote'] It does not bode well, I'm afraid your right. He was wicked apologetic though. I am trying to put together a group. I tried two winters ago and it looked promising, but did not go past a second try and never achieved liftoff. That was with hard working neo-agrarian types up here, so they had little energy for art. That or they thought I was lame and got disinterested.
0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
FatherAlabaster Grand Master

FatherAlabaster

Posted
Posted
It does not bode well' date=' I'm afraid your right. He was wicked apologetic though. I am trying to put together a group. I tried two winters ago and it looked promising, but did not go past a second try and never achieved liftoff. That was with hard working neo-agrarian types up here, so they had little energy for art. That or they thought I was lame and got disinterested.[/quote'] You know, there are so many reasons a group won't work out, I don't think that experience is any reason to lose confidence. The only thing for it is to keep trying. People won't magically become more reliable because you want them to, but if you get them at the right time and make sure everyone is equally invested in the group, it stands a better chance of success. Stick with it! :)
0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
FatherAlabaster Grand Master

FatherAlabaster

Posted
Posted
So I'm laying next to my 4 year old on his bed when turns to me' date=' puts his hand on my face and says "Mom, I'll never forget you when you die........in a volcano" :lol:[/quote'] My wife just laid down and my son body-slammed her face in an attempt to make her try to pretend to steal one of the three sets of pajamas he's currently holding. They learn logic so quickly, huh? :D
0
Link to comment
Share on other sites
~Mere~ Newbie

~Mere~

Posted
Posted
My wife just laid down and my son body-slammed her face in an attempt to make her try to pretend to steal one of the three sets of pajamas he's currently holding. They learn logic so quickly' date=' huh? :D[/quote'] Hahaha they def keep us on our toes! Hope your wife's face is ok. They may be small but they know how to get ya good in all the wrong places lol BAN, see what you have to look forward to! :D
0
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Join Metal Forum

    joinus-home.jpg

  • Our picks

    • Sacred Reich "Awakening"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Whichever tier of thrash metal you consigned Sacred Reich back in the 80's/90's they still had their moments.  "Ignorance" & "Surf Nicaragura" did a great job of establishing the band, whereas "The American Way" just got a little to comfortable and accessible (the title track grates nowadays) for my ears.  A couple more records better left forgotten about and then nothing for twenty three years.  2019 alone has now seen three releases from Phil Rind and co.  A live EP, a split EP with Iron Reagan and now a full length.

      Notable addition to the ranks for the current throng of releases is former Machine Head sticksman, Dave McClean.  Love or hate Machine Head, McClean is a more than capable drummer and his presence here is felt from the off with the opening and title track kicking things off with some real gusto.  'Divide & Conquer' and 'Salvation' muddle along nicely, never quite reaching any quality that would make my balls tingle but comfortable enough.  The looming build to 'Manifest Reality' delivers a real punch when the song starts proper.  Frenzied riffs and drums with shots of lead work to hold the interest.


      There's a problem already though (I know, I am such a fucking mood hoover).  I don't like Phil's vocals.  I never had if I am being honest.  The aggression to them seems a little forced even when they are at their best on tracks like 'Manifest Reality'.  When he tries to sing it just feels weak though ('Salvation') and tracks lose real punch.  Give him a riffy number such as 'Killing Machine' and he is fine with the Reich engine (probably a poor choice of phrase) up in sixth gear.  For every thrashy riff there's a fair share of rock edged, local bar act rhythm aplenty too.

      Let's not poo-poo proceedings though, because overall I actually enjoy "Awakening".  It is stacked full of catchy riffs that are sticky on the old ears.  Whilst not as raw as perhaps the - brilliant - artwork suggests with its black and white, tattoo flash sheet style design it is enjoyable enough.  Yes, 'Death Valley' & 'Something to Believe' have no place here, saved only by Arnett and Radziwill's lead work but 'Revolution' is a fucking 80's thrash heyday throwback to the extent that if you turn the TV on during it you might catch a new episode of Cheers!

      3/5
      • 5

        Reputation Points

      • 10 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Immortal Bird "Thrive on Neglect"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      I
      • 1

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Vltimas 'Something Wicked Marches In'

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/52-vltimas-something-wicked-marches-in/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 3 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Candlemass "The Door to Doom"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,


      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/48-candlemass-the-door-to-doom/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Overkill "The Wings of War"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Full length number 19 from overkill certainly makes a splash in the energy stakes, I mean there's some modern thrash bands that are a good two decades younger than Overkill who can only hope to achieve the levels of spunk that New Jersey's finest produce here.  That in itself is an achievement, for a band of Overkill's stature and reputation to be able to still sound relevant four decades into their career is no mean feat.  Even in the albums weaker moments it never gets redundant and the energy levels remain high.  There's a real sense of a band in a state of some renewed vigour, helped in no small part by the addition of Jason Bittner on drums.  The former Flotsam & Jetsam skinsman is nothing short of superb throughout "The Wings of War" and seems to have squeezed a little extra out of the rest of his peers.

      The album kicks of with a great build to opening track "Last Man Standing" and for the first 4 tracks of the album the Overkill crew stomp, bash and groove their way to a solid level of consistency.  The lead work is of particular note and Blitz sounds as sneery and scathing as ever.  The album is well produced and mixed too with all parts of the thrash machine audible as the five piece hammer away at your skull with the usual blend of chugging riffs and infectious anthems.  


      There are weak moments as mentioned but they are more a victim of how good the strong tracks are.  In it's own right "Distortion" is a solid enough - if not slightly varied a journey from the last offering - but it just doesn't stand up well against a "Bat Shit Crazy" or a "Head of a Pin".  As the album draws to a close you get the increasing impression that the last few tracks are rescued really by some great solos and stomping skin work which is a shame because trimming of a couple of tracks may have made this less obvious. 

      4/5
      • 0

        Reputation Points

      • 4 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,
    View All
×
×
  • Create New...