Bands I’m Watching | Posted at 11:23 PM
I wish Amazon had a wishlist or a “Save for later� feature with its MP3 albums. I am one of those people who browse a lot, listening, then later buy something.
Here’s who I am watching right now:
Epica – The Divine Conspiracy
Another female-fronted metal band. Apparently one of the band member’s brother is head of After Forever which makes sense. Epica sounds similar, but I like it.
Ride the Sky – New Protection
Never heard of these guys but I am really digging the sound of this album. It’s like power metal but it’s also progressive, too. The drummer has been in Gamma Ray and Helloween.
Testament – The Formation of Damnation
This is pretty heavy and I don’t own any Testament. I like the sound, though, it’s very headbang-worthy.
Spellblast – Horns of Silence
I’ve never heard of these guys but I really like their sound. It has some elements of folk and power metal, it’s fun. I actually found them accidentally searching for one of my favorite bands, Dark Moor.
Amorphis – Tales from the Thousand Lakes
I’ve heard of Amorphis but never checked them out. They are a bit heavier and darker than Ensiferum, but I like their songs. Ensiferum did a cover of Into Hiding that I really like.
I don’t know when or if I’ll buy these albums, but these ones have caught my attention.
Today I bought “The Scarecrow� by Avantasia. I own “The Metal Opera� and I really liked it. I listened to the previews for this album and I also really liked it. The Scarecrow title track is fantastic.
Yesterday I bought “Sagas� by Equilibrium and I love it. I’ve listened to it three times already.
