[OT]Blind Guardian - A night at the Opera

[Asmo]

I manged to get my hands on Blind Guardians latest offering, "A night at the Opera" and I must say that I´m completely blown way. If you thought that " Nightfall in Middle-earth" was good (wich it is) this is a huge improvement.
BG manages to take their music to a new, incredible level, and with that manages to revitalize a scene filled with zillions of Helloween-clones. As usual, Hansi Kursch delivers. His singing is simply put, amazing. So filled with emotions and yet so much raw power. Tomas Stauch does a marvellous job behind the drums, this guy is amazing!
But it´s all about the songs on this album: from the brilliant opener "Precious Jerusalem" to the epic,last song on the album " And then there was silence", wich probably is one of the best song I´ve ever heard.
This is a perfect record, a brilliant mix of the best from "Imaginations from the other side" and "Nightfall in Middle-earth"
This record is an absolute must for all that loves epic metal.
Asmo

 

[Dr Midnight]

Cool, I'll have to check d'at.

I recently bought Nightfall in Middle-earth and was pretty unimpressed.

I've only ever liked The Wizard' Crown, Lord of the Rings, and Mordred's Song from those guys. I'm trying.

Seeing as this is a metal thread, there may be people who don't yet know that Paul Baloff- vocalist for Exodus- died recently. I love Exodus, saw them live. Best thrash band I can think of. Sorry to see the guy go.

 

[Moulin Rogue]

Glad to hear it! 2001 wasn't as good for metal as 2000 was, IMO.... if the upcoming Rhapsody CD is as good as I hope, this will be a very good year.