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lawrenceRaider · 04-20-2023, 07:11 AM

Had a long thought about sticking Geoff Tate in place of Cornell or Patton.

lawrenceRaider · 04-20-2023, 07:16 AM

There are some pretty fantastic singers in modern Powermetal. Atilla Dorn (Powerwolf) and Joakim Brodem (Sabaton) are damn good.

AdolfOliverBush · 04-20-2023, 07:50 AM

I'd be tempted to put Chris Cornell at #1. IMO he and Mercury are 1A and 1B. I saw CC at the Stiefel in Salina about 6 months before he died. Based on his recent music at the time, I thought his voice was starting to go downhill, but no. He sounded exactly like the 1990s Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog version of himself. Absolutely amazing.

Fishpicker · 04-20-2023, 09:24 AM

i listened to this song maybe a dozen times in the 90s. then 20 years later i watched it on youtube. i remembered all the lyrics. it must be the writing, beause my memory isnt that good

lawrenceRaider · 04-20-2023, 09:49 AM

Tyr combines clean vocals with a heavier sound inspired by Maiden and the like.

AdolfOliverBush · 04-20-2023, 10:07 AM

htismaqe · 04-20-2023, 01:30 PM

A comparable band might be Europe. Everybody remembers the cheesy keyboards of the Final Countdown but hidden in all of that hair spray and corporatism, John Norum was a legit virtuostic guitarist. Hell, a couple of the original members actually left the band before they hit it big to join Yngwie Malmsteen.

Buddy Rich · 04-20-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

A comparable band might be Europe. Everybody remembers the cheesy keyboards of the Final Countdown but hidden in all of that hair spray and corporatism, John Norum was a legit virtuostic guitarist. Hell, a couple of the original members actually left the band before they hit it big to join Yngwie Malmsteen.

One of the better shreds videos

htismaqe · 04-20-2023, 01:35 PM

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One of the better shreds videos

Exactly.

AdolfOliverBush · 04-20-2023, 01:36 PM

We've all heard Steel Panther, right?

I'm convinced those guys could've been a top-notch serious band.

Buddy Rich · 04-20-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush

We've all heard Steel Panther, right?

I'm convinced those guys could've been a top-notch serious band.

I like them just the way they are.

AdolfOliverBush · 04-20-2023, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddy Rich

I like them just the way they are.

Same. The R-rated video for "Glory Hole" kills me.

Buddy Rich · 04-20-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AdolfOliverBush

Same. The R-rated video for "Glory Hole" kills me.

It's so, so good.

htismaqe · 04-20-2023, 02:11 PM

Big fan of both Red Fang and Uncle Acid. I'm digging back too, firing up some Witchfinder General today.

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lawrenceRaider Here We Go Again lawrenceRaider's Avatar Join Date: May 2002	There are some pretty fantastic singers in modern Powermetal. Atilla Dorn (Powerwolf) and Joakim Brodem (Sabaton) are damn good.
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AdolfOliverBush Rookie AdolfOliverBush's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2019	I'd be tempted to put Chris Cornell at #1. IMO he and Mercury are 1A and 1B. I saw CC at the Stiefel in Salina about 6 months before he died. Based on his recent music at the time, I thought his voice was starting to go downhill, but no. He sounded exactly like the 1990s Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog version of himself. Absolutely amazing.
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Fishpicker On one quarter Fishpicker's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day	i listened to this song maybe a dozen times in the 90s. then 20 years later i watched it on youtube. i remembered all the lyrics. it must be the writing, beause my memory isnt that good
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lawrenceRaider Here We Go Again lawrenceRaider's Avatar Join Date: May 2002	Tyr combines clean vocals with a heavier sound inspired by Maiden and the like.
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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! htismaqe's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet	A comparable band might be Europe. Everybody remembers the cheesy keyboards of the Final Countdown but hidden in all of that hair spray and corporatism, John Norum was a legit virtuostic guitarist. Hell, a couple of the original members actually left the band before they hit it big to join Yngwie Malmsteen.
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