Blind Guardian - A Twist In The Myth
Posted by sabreThe single is hot as ****, as we've established a loooong time ago. 'Bout time for an album, now, methinks!
1. This Will Never End (5:07)
2. Otherland (5:14)
3. Turn The Page (4:16)
4. Fly (5:43)
5. Carry The Blessed Home (4:03)
6. Another Stranger Me (4:36)
7. Straight Through The Mirror (5:48)
8. Lionheart (4:15)
9. Skalds And Shadows (3:13)
10. The Edge (4:27)
11. The New Order (4:49)
Apparently, "The Edge and Lionheart certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time." So they should rock.
Also, "Nuclear Blast is going to release a digi pack version containing interviews and one bonus track. This song is called "Dead Sound of Misery" and presents a dark version of "Fly". While mixing the album it was very difficult for us to decide which version would be the better one. Knowing "Fly" already you will be led from surprise to surprise. The song clearly proves nothing is how it seems to be." Though the name is cheesy as hell, it'll be interesting is for sure.
Posted by KlarthI want! A lot. Like, now.
Beautiful cover art, and a dark version of Fly? Wheeey. It ain't gonna be no And Then There Was Silence though :(
Posted by sabreI think the cover art is the best BG cover art so far. The short track times strike me a bit, but then again some of the best Blind Guardian songs are the shorter ones, so that's nothing to worry about. Into The Storm, When Sorrow Sang, Time Stands Still, Valhalla, all under four minutes, and Bright Eyes isn't much longer either.
Posted by DexterI really don't expect much from this CD. I don't even expect it will be one of my top 10 favorites of the year. I'm still interested in getting it and I'm hoping for the best, but those hopes aren't that high. I do like the cover art. I'm hoping for some story dialogue.
Posted by sabreAny reason you're not expecting much? Not a BG fan? Hated the single? Didn't like ANATO? Don't like the new drummer?
Posted by Altinurelol they have singles what?
Posted by DexterI've not listened to the single yet. I'll probably wait until I can go through the entire CD. I don't know who the new drummer is or even that they had one. I suppose I'm not a big BG fan, although I have all their CDs. I giggle at them more. "Lord of the Rings" is a hilarious song. Right when you think it can't get funnier it goes "MORDOR!" I can't help but laugh, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. They are amusing. I'm glad they have some new material coming out. I do like Demons & Wizards more.
Posted by sabre[quote=Altinure]lol they have singles what?Yes. They're not a very popular band in the US maybe, but in some European countries they chart, and the fans who -are- in the US or UK are treated to some teasers to whet their appetites for the new album.
From the blind guardian website...
[quote]Chart positions for Fly
2006-03-12
The new single Fly has made its presence known in many countries worldwide. Here are some of the chart positions:
Japan (international charts): #1
Hungary: #4
Spain: #4
Sweden: #29
Germany: #32
Austria: #52
Switzerland: #94
The band would like to thank each and every one of you that purchased the single. These amazing chart positions show that the fans are eagerly awaiting new Blind Guardian material.
I think for the past however long they've been releasing one single either side of the release of a new album.
Posted by DexterI'm surprised it is so high in Spain. I wouldn't expect that. Now I'm curious as to what else is on top of the charts there.
Posted by sabre
Quoting Dexter: I've not listened to the single yet. I'll probably wait until I can go through the entire CD. I don't know who the new drummer is or even that they had one. I suppose I'm not a big BG fan, although I have all their CDs. I giggle at them more. "Lord of the Rings" is a hilarious song. Right when you think it can't get funnier it goes "MORDOR!" I can't help but laugh, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. They are amusing. I'm glad they have some new material coming out.Yeah, their lyrics can be ridiculous in places, but I kinda like that. It has a charm to it. I like that they don't take theirselves too seriously, and you can't deny that their choruses are very catchy. Besides, the music is the more important element for me.
[quote=Dexter]I do like Demons & Wizards more.
Demons & Wizards bored me. The first track was good, but the rest was forgettable. On the second album this is, I don't have the first one. Is it any better?
Posted by Altinure
Quoting Sabredog: Yes. They're not a very popular band in the US maybe, but in some European countries they chart, and the fans who -are- in the US or UK are treated to some teasers to whet their appetites for the new album.
From the blind guardian website...
I think for the past however long they've been releasing one single either side of the release of a new album.
i know, i was just being a dick. ;)
Posted by Dexter
Quoting Sabredog: Demons & Wizards bored me. The first track was good, but the rest was forgettable. On the second album this is, I don't have the first one. Is it any better?
The first self-titled CD is good, but I wouldn't really say it is too much better or worse than Touched by the Crimson King, although I do prefer Touched by the Crimson King. On Touched by the Crimson King, I really enjoy "Seize the Day," "Wicked Witch," and "Down Where I Belong." On their self-titled CD, I like "Fiddler on the Green" best.
Posted by KlarthSpeaking of BG's popularity in Spain: At a local supermarket near a friend's house, the "pop" rack of the music section consisted entirely of excess copies of BG albums and latino pop.
Even ANATO was only four Euros. I spent my cash on headphones... Which lasted a year and broke :(
Posted by sabre
Quoting Altinure: i know, i was just being a dick. ;)
Oh right. I didn't realise, it seemed a legitimate enough question, seeing as Blind Guardian don't exactly get much radio play around here.
Posted by Raptor
Quoting Sabredog: I like that they don't take theirselves too seriously,
That's good, because it's impossible for me to take anything about them seriously.
Posted by Poco
Quoting Sabredog: Demons & Wizards bored me. The first track was good, but the rest was forgettable. On the second album this is, I don't have the first one. Is it any better?
Yeah, I have Touched by the Crimson King. I only like a few songs. (Cover of the Immigrant Song, and Wicked Witch, and The Gunslinger is alright).
This looks like a great year for metal! New Luca Turilli in 2 ****IN DAYS, and Blind Guardian in August. **** YEAH!
EDIT: Oh yeah, and "Seize the Day" is a good song.
EDIT 2: ANATO was a bit over-the-top for me. It was pretty good, but I really only found myself listening to "And Then There Was Silence" and "The Soulforged".
Posted by AxisWell this is good. I started to listen to Blind Guardian not too long ago. I really like this band alot. I haven't heard the single "Fly," yet. I'm going to go downloaded it now, though.
EDIT: Just listened to it, not bad. I'll pick this up when it comes out. I have a feeling that it won't come out in the U.S. for a while.
Posted by Dexter
Quoting Poco: New Luca Turilli in 2 ****IN DAYS
The end of their trilogy in 2 more days? Why did I think it wasn't for another couple of months? I'm looking forward to that more than BG, definitely. Now this thread has gotten excitement from me. :cool:
Posted by PocoNope, June 6th. I can't wait! I've heard that IWoC is pretty awesome, and takes a diffrent turn from KotNT and PotLE. I loved Nordic Twilight, and Prophets was ok, but from the reveiws of this thing so far, it'll blow them both out of the water!
Posted by AxisI see that they are coming to Lawrence, Kansas in November. I might go and see them then.....just depends, I'm also saving up for Iron Maiden tickets.
Posted by RichaodI expect good things from this release; nothing too epic, but a decent, varied power metal album.
I do need some Luca Turilli, though. :(
Posted by HyperNot looking forward to it that much. I can't get into this band. :(
Posted by sabre
Quoting Hyper: Not looking forward to it that much. I can't get into this band. :(
Way to gay, gayper.
[quote=Richaod]I expect good things from this release; nothing too epic, but a decent, varied power metal album.Speaking of, Hansi's given a bit of info on it on blind-guardian.com, you might be interested.
[quote]Dear friends,
Time to break the silence, time to say hello. As you all most probably know: we have finished the album some days ago and started doing some first shows already. It has been a blast to be back on stage again and do these small shows in Rijssen and Vosseljaar. We appreciate the kindness and the support of the people there and enjoyed the club atmosphere a lot. Istanbul was a great experience and "The Bard's Song" sung by more than 2000 Turkish fans has been nothing but spectacular. I could go on like that but I guess what you are more interested in at the moment is the new album. Even though the secret is revealed already I would like to point out one more time the album is entitled "A Twist in the Myth" and that's just because I unfortunately could not find allies for my most favorite album title suggestion "A Day at the Races". :)
With this album, I think, we have widened the range of the Blind Guardian universe more than we have ever done before. Comparing it with a compass "Fly" would be west, "Skalds and Shadows" east, "This will never end" south and "The Edge" would be north. Does that mean anything? No. But it sounded good, when I first thought about it. Now I think it's not worth to be deleted.
In terms of quality we have had a very good feeling during the whole recording session. But I nevertheless have do admit, that the songs did make a gigantic step during the last days of recording and the mixing session.
While doing the last recording steps, which traditionally are reserved for backing vocals, all songs have made a significant raise in quality. To give you a very small idea about what to expect, I tell you this: "The Edge" and "In search of the Lionheart" certainly will achieve absolute cult status within a very short amount of time. They are very heavy, almost thrashy, though very progressive in certain ways.
"Skalds and Shadows" will prove its longevity in numerous live concerts. To those who consider it a "The Bard's Song" rip off: the album version clearly proves it is a "A Past and Future Secret" rip off, with a different melody, different rhythm pattern and different lyrics, which reminds one of "Harvest of Sorrow". :)
Marcus and I composed a number called "All the King's Horses", which will be released on the Japanese version of "A Twist in the Myth" and on a single we are going to release in the beginning of 2007. It is a great song which will set emotions free, I am sure.
We are most excited about what your reaction to "Another Stranger Me" – an aggressive and powerful Heavy Rocker – will be. The song has great potential.
A very good mixture of the Blind Guardian blend we have found in the songs "This will never end", "Straight through the mirror", "Carry the blessed home", "Turn the Page", "New Order" and "Otherland". These songs will be enjoyable for all B.G. fans. They contain most strong elements of the past and a very good amount of new elements – so they offer a perfect mixture of both worlds, i.e. they present a constant mixture of bombastic elements, surprising breaks, an endless amount of new and very catchy melodies and the right grade of heaviness. Nuclear Blast is going to release a digi pack version containing interviews and one bonus track. This song is called "Dead Sound of Misery" and presents a dark version of "Fly". While mixing the album it was very difficult for us to decide which version would be the better one. Knowing "Fly" already you will be led from surprise to surprise. The song clearly proves nothing is how it seems to be.
The album is going to be released in the first days of September. As you all know by now Anthony Clarkson did a great cover artwork and Nikolay Simkin's booklet design is simply outstanding.
Some of the new songs will be presented on the road when we will start touring in September. We will use the summer break to check out which songs will fit in best to the program.
So everything and everyone is in pretty good shape. All preparations for the Fall tour are on schedule and the interest in tickets for the tour is really high. It pretty much looks like there are even more fans willing to see us than in 2002 which was the most successful tour we have done up to now. I'd better let you go and stop here. One more time we would like to thank for your patience and can't wait to hear and see your reaction to the new songs. As soon as there are some download samples, we will let you know. Your endurance will be rewarded.
Posted by Richaod
Quoting Sabredog: Speaking of, Hansi's given a bit of info on it on blind-guardian.com, you might be interested.
I read all of that about a week ago :P
Posted by sabreAren't you special.