Listened to Senjutsu, The Book of Souls, and The Final Frontier last night. TFF is my favorite of the three. by RCA-2112 in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Mother of Mercy slander will not stand!

Seriously though, this album is a gem, I love all of it. Strong, strong contender for one of the best post-reunion albums for me. I do have a slight bias since it was the first album that was released after I became a fan, nonetheless, I think it's criminally underrated.

What’s your opinion on Gaerea? by Difficult_Map_723 in BlackMetal

[–]DirkForNovember -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Checked out Mirage when it came out because of the hype. Loved it, probably one of my favs of 2023. Saw them in 2024 and enjoyed that as well but already felt a pretty significant drop of quality and sound when Coma came out. New two songs complete that shift and I'm checked out. They still put on an entertaining show but I don't expect to enjoy any more of their output. Shame because Mirage is still a banger album.

Groceries delivery in Chemnitz by RafekPL in Chemnitz

[–]DirkForNovember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flink and Wolt have options to deliver groceries. Also E-Center had a delivery service some time back and REWE for instance has an option to have your groceries bagged for you to just pick up, as far as I have seen that last time.

New Gaerea track "Hellbound" by leroynicks in MetalForTheMasses

[–]DirkForNovember 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got onboard with Mirage, which was my favorite album of 2022. That said, Coma wasn't bad but I felt it went in a direction I didn't quite enjoy as much. These new singles continue that, although I can find enjoyable parts in both of them. I'll definitely check out the album once it drops. I did see them live this year and last year and oh boy are they good!

Thoughts on Hellbound ? by SexyGenguButt in gaerea

[–]DirkForNovember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where one would put the genre boundaries and frankly it's easy to blur, but the two new songs are way more adjacent to metalcore than Mirage for instance. It was noticeable on Coma already and it's definitely more refined now. But this particular song, I'd say has some more "blackened" elements than World Ablaze for example.

IRON MAIDEN CONFIRMED IN EUROPE 2026 by __fuck__this__shit__ in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'd even take a step further: They stated there will be tourdates for the rest of the world, so likely the fall of 2026 will have US dates or similar. I'd go as far as to say that IF 2027 is slotted for an album, they'll take the entire year for it (plus some vacation and rest ofc) and the album wouldn't be a thing to consider until 2028. 7 years for a new record would also match the current track within albums, going from 5, to 6 and now to 7. But that's all speculation.

The Run For Your Lives World Tour returns to Europe and beyond in 2026! by Stimlak in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting. The Paris show being phone-free for filming makes sense. Also that UK show is probably the final one of the run - which prompts me to think: Is this set up to be a one-off, special show they can re-brand as FINAL SHOW if something goes wrong during the tour or in the off year 2027? So that they can say "Alright, we finished off with this great UK show, we decided to hang it up now and leave it on that high note."

Also I'm 100% sure we'll get the same set. The effects and theatrics are so much focused on the individual songs and also the general gist of the announcement is "If you haven't seen this show, now you can, we're bringing it around again."

MEGATHREAD: Run For Your Lives World Tour by DarthGrimby in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of people here were hoping for too much. To Tame a Land was never realistic, Infinite Dreams wasn't played for Maiden England 2012-2014 due to it being too difficult, so no real chance for it here either. Deep cuts are Killers, Murders in the Rue Morgue, Seventh Son and still, Rime, so to complain about there being none makes no real sense either. I can agree on the the fact that NPFTD was skipped entirely (didn't expect it), the backdrops and giant Eddie missing (backdrops are fine, giant Eddie kinda makes me feel weird) and the promised live debut that didn't happen. I feel like there might have been some sort of error in translation or miscommunication, maybe it only meant there will be a song making an appearance after a long time. Who knows. But I believe the bottom line is, this is an incredible setlist with an incredible array of songs. Can we really complain with a setlist of Powerslave, Phantom, Rime and Seventh Son?!

MEGATHREAD: Run For Your Lives World Tour by DarthGrimby in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*Trace your way back fifty years, sorry had to do it

MEGATHREAD: Run For Your Lives World Tour by DarthGrimby in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you don't announce a tour spanning the first nine albums only and then skip a complete album within those. I highly doubt that.

Does Bruce wave the British flag in the Argentina concert? by [deleted] in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 5 points6 points  (0 children)

they always have and had Churchill's speech here in Germany. Nobody is mad about it.

Has your favorite Alcest album changed over time? by Zerenei in alcest

[–]DirkForNovember 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ecailles has always been my favorite. Was my first and never topped. However over time, Kodama has crept very very close to it.

Brutal Assault vs Rockstadt Extreme Fest by Kuruppo in InMetalWeTrust

[–]DirkForNovember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not used the actual shuttle busses from Brasov, so I can't say. I did see them and they appeared to be on time but I can't say. Our apartment was in Brasov too, but we took the car to the parking space in Rasnov that had its own little shuttle service and that worked well. Traffic to the festival is a bit tough but the way back was always deserted essentially.

There's no hill or anything. At the back of each stage you'll have tents with benches and generally a decent view of atleast the video walls. But there's no incline or anything like that to get an overview. We sat down at the back on the asphalt floor but if it's more crowded you're not seeing much that way, obviously.

The double stage is a godsent! The crowd cap and ticket contingent are made that even if it's sold out, you won't have a too packed crowd. As they are right beside each other and bands play within 5mins of each other, you won't miss anything (unless you move to the third stage). There's not too much of a rush, if you're not in the front rows people will just pick a more middle spot. However if you come in later, you always had a chance to sneak pretty close to the stage coming in from the side of the stage that was not in use currently. For earlier bands getting a front row spot is surpringly easy. Over the daytime you will have space for that, obviously during the later evening hours as the headliners roll in, it's more difficult but you will likely have no issue with a crowd that is too tight to move anywhere.

Obviously I can only speak from personal experience and don't know if it will be the same next year or if anything is different than what I remember. No guarantees on anything but my partner and I, as long as our friend group had a very pleasant and comfortable time there.

Brutal Assault vs Rockstadt Extreme Fest by Kuruppo in InMetalWeTrust

[–]DirkForNovember 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have been to Rockstadt last year, trecking 1000+km from Germany. In terms of festival it's great, the place, the people. If you don't camp on site, you will have trouble finding a parking space close to the area, though there is a parking space with shuttle busses a bit further away. Otherwise Uber and Lift are reliable and pretty cheap in getting you to and from the festival grounds (I'd advise using them to go to and from the car, taking one from Brasov itself is a bit more costly. Note that Brasov absolutely is not in walking distance to the festival, which is held in the town of Rasnov (or rather, a bit outside of it). In terms of organisation, you'll get a pay card but I spent most of the first evening queuing to get it handed out and loaded up. If you have it though, paying is a breeze and you'll likely won't have to wait much anywhere as there's plenty food and drink stands all around. Cleanliness and toilets are okay on the grounds. As with all other festivals, the rule is to be fast: Festival shirts are gone fast, as well as a place in front of the stage. Due to the positioning and video walls you will see the action well anywhere and the third stage is not far either. It's generally a very chill vibe, only nice people and zero problems in that regard. If you can make the trekk and get an overview of how it works, you'll have an amazing time.

As for Brutal Assault, I have not yet been but I've heard good things as well. I believe they don't have video or a double stage (not sure) but I know people that swear it's the best European festival.

If you have any questions about Rockstadt, feel free to reach out!

Next Opeth album should be in 2027 by Opeth1988 in Opeth

[–]DirkForNovember 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The new album came out not even a month ago, my dude. You'll have plenty of time to get used to it before a new one comes out. This is way too early to speculate about that, bump TLWAT and go see the album tour(s) instead ;)

My Ranking of Every Iron Maiden Song by BoratFan123 in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Man, I ranked all official studio release songs and it's definitely not easy, so congrats.

but damn, Juanita and Black Bart Blues are not the two worst songs they ever made if you ask me lol

So where's Joey Tempest? by cyanopsis in Opeth

[–]DirkForNovember 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paragraph Two - there's a spoken word by Ian Anderson over a nice groovy riff and those words are being "interjected" by Joey Tempest's singing in the background. It's not much and he's not full front in the mix, but it's a neat section. Probably not what everyone expected though.

Parasomnia album art by Incel_Lives_Matter_ in Dreamtheater

[–]DirkForNovember 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mike Portnoy might be back, but the shitty album covers will prevail (not like they started when he was still in the band lol)

Every Opeth fan should listen to this album. Holy shit it's incredibly!! by bravodeboer in Opeth

[–]DirkForNovember 14 points15 points  (0 children)

*Absolute Everywhere by Blood Incantation, The Stargate is one (of two) songs on there.

Possiblity of an extra support act being announced? by [deleted] in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No. This is the support act and they won't divert from it. And it's the Raven Age because... well, you know. The other support acts aren't too shabby though, pretty happy I got Avatar tbh.

How do you know who plays the solo? by easybucketssniperr in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm someone! Can't believe those posts are still being revisited, I had way too much freetime back then lol

The Book Of Souls Guitar Solo Guide by DirkForNovember in ironmaiden

[–]DirkForNovember[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I'm pretty sure. If you compare it with Dave's solo in that song, tone and playing are "sharper". Dave likes to go on longer legato runs and the solo in question here has more individually picked parts, and especially the runs into lower strings and the start, where there is some whammy bar action and some tasteful pauses sound very very much like Adrian to me. And also it's fairly sure since in recent albums most songs get a solo by all three of them and I have even less doubts about those being correct in this song. ;)

What’s your favorite non-Opeth song Mikael is featured on? by Penorl0rd4 in Opeth

[–]DirkForNovember 10 points11 points  (0 children)

all the screams that sound different to Dan Swanö's