The Bard

Rayman Raving Rabbits is exclusive I think...

Yeah thats pretty damn expensive for just two bands, but then again, it is Maiden, so its worth every penny. I got my mate to buy me a ticket tho the most I've ever spent on a gig ticket is £32 and thats for the upcoming Slayer (with Children of Bodom, In Flames, Lamb of God and Thine Eyes Bleed in support). So tis awesome. Fave BR songs would have to be: Atomic Garden, 21st Century Digital Boy and of course, American Jesus.

Wow, well done, that was quicker than I expected...man, that pic gives me the heeby jeebies.

Aye, lol, that was easy. Here's another:

Encouraging words from Bogbas.... lol, I kid....

Ha, awesome, you have the chance to catch another amazing band, Trivium, who are supporting Maiden. Where are you seeing them? I've got tickets for the Manchester gig, should be fun. I see on your list you neglected to put Children of the Damned...Blasphemy!! Anyway, as for punk...you into Bad Religion? They're without a doubt my fave punk band.

I went and made one, which is petty obvious (or not, depending on which way you look at it.

Aye, up the Irons! I didn't know you were a metalhead Zell What are your fave Maiden songs? mine would go something like: 1. Children of The Damned 2. 2 Minutes to Midnight (hells yeah!!) 3. Hallowed be thy Name 4. Fear of The Dark 5. Aces High 6. Run to The Hills 7. The Trooper (I have a recordin of my band playing this somewhere, I'll post it later) 8. Transylvania 9. Phantom of The Opera 10. Can I Play With Madness. If you like Maiden, check out: Dragonforce, In Flames, Iced Earth, Children of Bodom, Kalmah and Sonata Arctica...

Yeah, I agree with DiametriX here, I was a hella beautiful game, the backdrops and locations were the most memorable pre renders I've ever seen. TBH, to me It looks better than most PS2 real time graphics, except for the characters, but even they, with their blocky hands had their charm. To Hero, the reason why so many people love it is because it's sort of the "blade runner" of modern RPG's, it had everything, and you either "got" it or you didn't. I was lucky in that respect, because one day I went to the games shop, I only had £12. I looked in the preowned bin and picked it up and it looked impressive, so I got it. I went into it without any expectations of any kind, which is probably why I love it so much. Still, to each his own eh?

Man, I just rebooted this game on my Snes after about 5-6 years, and I haven't been playing street fighter recently, and now that I come to think of it, it's without a doubt the most perfectly crafted fighting game in existence. The only problem is that I keep getting my ass handed to me. I use Ken, and can do all of his moves (shoryuken, hadoken, hurricane kicks etc.) very well but I have trouble pulling them off at the right time. I'd like to know if anyone here can help a brother out with some good multiplayer strategies to use etc. Mucho Gracias Amigos! and: Shoryuuuuuken!

I have one but the only games I found worthwhile getting for it were Winning Eleven 6 and Animal Crossing.

Yeah, but musical opinion, like every other form of human thought, has to take it's chance in open debate. Only problem is everybody here (myself included) won't stop bickering like kids. Some people here seem to have no reasons for doing what they do and liking what they like, perhaps because they haven't thought about it enough, and that's entirely the problem, people seem to have no problem giving their opinions, but it's not so good when they're asked to justify them. I'd like to...but I can't stop...

And all the more retarded for it. That's fair enough, I don't really think that, I just got a bit pissed off.

Quoted for truth? Truth? You do realise the stupidity of what you've just done don't you? "Just stop flaming others and thinking you're music is godly." Is a "command" and therefore cannot be subject to "truth," neither can "Listen to what you like, I don't give a flying fuck," seeing as it's an opinion. My god this place is full of retards. Honestly, your intellect is an insult to 14 year olds everywhere. Aye. Subject to opinion, obviously Metallica aren't gonna kick as much ass as they did circa "...and justice for all" but they sure rule considering all of them are around 45.

Yes, but there's only the small problem of his wife being dead.

Oh cool, I just found out that you can download scrubs off iTunes. Awesome...

Yup, I'm also a big Hetfield diciple, he has the most unique and one of the best voices in metal. I'm a big fan of the time signiture changes that are characteristic of his playing, like in the intro to one, and towards the end of Harvester. He truly knows how to construct a bangin, classic song. Sadly, seeing as you don't know me in the least, I don't think you're licensed to comment on what I may or may not be, especially seeing as you have no evidence to back up your claim. Go on, give me an instance of my hypocracy and I'll gladly grant you 3 wishes. And excuse me if I don't have a whole load of respect for someone who starts threads on "juggalos" (known more commonly as "jackasses") and states "smokin dope" as one of his "interests." Still, you've yet again mistaken me for someone who actually gives a crap about what you think (but don't worry, it happens all the time). (and now for a quote) Although, don't get me wrong, the fact that it annoys you is the true definition of an added perk, you can look it up in the dictionary, it's under "P" just like "pain in the ass" and curiously enough, your picture's right next to it.

I think it's quite sad how people think he's shite (mostly uninformed people who think playing like Michael Angelo Batio is all there is to guitar). I think he's one of the hardest working guitarists out there, and he's not acknowledged by the right people (santana likes him though, and that's reason enough for me). His solo's for me were so perfect and fitting and he really influenced my playing, I mean, he did make use of pentatonics, but he also tried to explore some different modes. On top of that, he's quite inventive, and has certainly come up with some of the most memorable guitar solo's of all time. I'd say he comes from the same school of guitar as Slash. Who are your fave guitarists? I'm currently lining up behind Mustaine and Laiho. Really? That should be cool, but what I'm really hoping is for Mustaine to bring gigantour over to europe, from what I've heard, it's the greatest music festival of all time.

You're into Opeth? Wow, cool, they're fantastic, they're coming to Manchester actually in November (I think). It's wierd, I didn't like S&M album at all, it only had a few of their classics, and was mostly full of rubbish from Load and Reload. The New song "No Leaf Clover" though, was brilliant. It was very nice to hear Call of Ktulu with an Orchestra though.

I love sitting in darkness in front of a fire and just watching the flame. I also love cat's and the way that when you're watching a movie or sitting out in the sun, they'll come and sit on your lap and fall asleep.

The god that failed? Really? It doesn't particularly strike me as a classic tallica song, but yeah, I agree on the other two. Oh yeah, have you heard the guitar solo on My friend of Misery? Holy crap, I got so addicted to that when I first heard it, it's one of the most awesome Hammet solo's ever. It would have been nice to have Megadeth playing this year, on the same day...

Aye, I did, It was not quite what I was expecting though, It was wierd because I only went for that one day, because I had exams the day after. Hetfield and co were fantastic, Hetfield's voice seems to have lost some of it's power and menace though. The Master of Puppets thing was a surprise, even though I was hoping it would happen...Highlights for me were: Disposable Heroes Orion One and Die Die my Darling...for obvious reasons.... I was kinda hoping they would play Harvester of Sorrow though, because it's my fave live metallica song, but still, it was a killer show...

Firstly, I'll think whatever the fuck I want to. Secondly since when have I flamed anyone that's said something rational and understandable and not along the lines of "OMG U SuX0R, EmO Es Teh OWNZ0RZ MY PWNZ0RZ N GIV ME A B0NEZ0RZ!!!? I haven't, but if I have, kindly tell me where and I will gladly go dance naked on dimebags grave. You have yet to say anything about music, so it seems you are here just to antagonise me. I created this thread for the sake of rational discussion, and thats the way I'd like for it to continue.

Wow, that's wonderful. I think Norway is one of the few countries that actually has a worthwhile monarchy. The Princess is there for ceremonies etc, but otherwise she is treated like you or I, and isn't extortionate of the working masses. Well, score for you man.

It has nothing to do with being open minded, I'm one of the most open minded people I know, I can give anything a try without any preconceptions, but the thing is, I've already listened to emo, and it's a shallow, mindless fad. I didn't start this topic because people think my musical tastes are shit, you're placing too much importance on the idea that I actually give two shits about what people think of me/ my musical tastes. I created this thread because everytime I started to argue my point, the thread got closed, which is something that frustrates me about the R-E forums in particular, the mods and admins seem to have a very hostile attitude towards an open discussion. After all, what's a forum for if you can't talk freely? The problem with people here is that they talk with an open mouth, but a closed mind, just take a look at some of the comments here! And I talk so opinionatedly because I have been listening to and playing music since I was five, I've seen a lot of thing's come and go, Grunge, Nu Metal, etc, but the music I listen to has stayed constant, because it's played for the music itself, not as a way to make fast money, and I'm not just talking about Metal here, there are a great deal of very "true" (as I like to call them) musicians that have stood the test of time, like Ginger and Bad Religion. I don't take kindly to some young punk on a forum that only started to acknowledge the existance of music at 14, who then comes and tells me that what I listen to is shit. Fuck that, if you are truly passionate about the music you listen to and love, then you should be as opinionated as I am and be able to tell me why what you listen to is worth my time.