2015 Albums

so many great releases in 2015. looking forward to:

UDO
Testament
Toxik
Xentrix
Kreator
Anthrax
Slayer

definitely will not care about a new maiden or metallica.

Iron Maiden
Night Demon
Enslaved
Enforcer
Corsair
Armored Saint
Paradise Lost
Anthrax

If Metallica does release an album, and it's anything like "Lords of Summer", it will likely be the only album this year I'm looking forward to.

ZombieHavoc wrote:

If Metallica does release an album, and it's anything like "Lords of Summer", it will likely be the only album this year I'm looking forward to.

Wow ... really? I'm surprised there is nothing else you'd be looking forward to. It's a big scene out there.

Temple of Blood wrote:

ZombieHavoc wrote:

If Metallica does release an album, and it's anything like "Lords of Summer", it will likely be the only album this year I'm looking forward to.

Wow ... really?  I'm surprised there is nothing else you'd be looking forward to.  It's a big scene out there.

There are many albums I'll check out...a lot of what's been mentioned here will be on my "to Spotify" list, for sure. But I can't think of anything that I am aware of already that I will be waiting in anticipation for. I will certainly check out Dylan's album of Sinatra covers, because I love Bob Dylan--but I've not really been into his albums in recent years, so who knows.

If that new record that W.A.S.P. was supposed to be releasing in like 2013 or whenever surfaces, I will be stoked on that. And actually, if Alice Cooper's pushed-back covers album does come out this year, I am eagerly looking forward to that, for the covers for sure, but mostly for the 4 or 5 new songs that are supposed to be introducing the era and vibe of the covers.

Also, that's not to say some album won't come out that blows me away. Like, last year my most anticipated release was Ace Frehley's. It was fun enough, but I would say it would barely crack my top 10 if I were making a list. Oppositely, the Kix and AC/DC records, I was moderately into the idea of those, but not expecting a lot, and both of those turned out to be two of my favorite records of the year. I've been spinning Rock or Bust none stop and the Kix record will probably be the album my mind connects to summer of 2014 when I think back on it 10 years from now, I listened to it so much.

I want Armored Saint to sound like they did on Symbol of Salvation. I can dream, right?

stpatrik wrote:

Battle Beast for sure!

thejokeriv wrote:

Iron Maiden's new album is my most anticipated release of 2015. Looking forward to hear what they came up with! (Yes, the album is finished already)

Where did you hear that it's finished? Or have I missed a press release or something?

No press release yet.... they wrote and recorded the album in Paris. The album was recorded at the same studio they recorded Brave New World. Kevin Shirley once again produced the album. As far as where I got the info? The best answer I can give are the clues in the press - entire band in Paris from September to December (documented from pictures of people running into the band). Kevin Shirley in Paris from October to December (per his Facebook site). As far as the studio? Latest Iron Maiden Fan Club mag had a story on Nicko's drums with pictures of his kit (and Nicko) at the same studio Brave New World was recorded. Last but not least, the Iron Maiden Christmas card:

Witchfinder wrote:

I'm also really looking forward to this one:

Enforcer - From Beyond - the release date is March 10th in the US.

Looking forward to that one as well!

It would be nice if Maiden could make another album like the classic 80s stuff.... but at least another one like Brave New World would be good too.

thejokeriv wrote:

stpatrik wrote:

Battle Beast for sure!

thejokeriv wrote:

Iron Maiden's new album is my most anticipated release of 2015. Looking forward to hear what they came up with! (Yes, the album is finished already)

Where did you hear that it's finished? Or have I missed a press release or something?

No press release yet.... they wrote and recorded the album in Paris. The album was recorded at the same studio they recorded Brave New World. Kevin Shirley once again produced the album. As far as where I got the info? The best answer I can give are the clues in the press - entire band in Paris from September to December (documented from pictures of people running into the band). Kevin Shirley in Paris from October to December (per his Facebook site). As far as the studio? Latest Iron Maiden Fan Club mag had a story on Nicko's drums with pictures of his kit (and Nicko) at the same studio Brave New World was recorded. Last but not least, the Iron Maiden Christmas card:

I gotta say that is some impressive detective work. If this is anything like BNW I'm happy. In fact, I'm confident this will be a very good one for them.

You know I'll buy a ton, but I'm really looking forward to new albums by...

Def Leppard (that's right, f*ck you!)
Queensryche
Moonspell
Testament
The Gentle Storm
Nightwish
Wolfheart

And...

Limp Bizkit (that's right, f*ck you!)

Troublezone wrote:

It would be nice if Maiden could make another album like the classic 80s stuff.... but at least another one like Brave New World would be good too.

I too hope so.

I do not understand why Maiden want to keep this as secret.

especially that we will most likely be heading to a new disappointment. ( I hope not)

I love all Maiden's reunion stuff, especially A Matter of Life and Death. I wasn't disappointed in The Final Frontier at all. I would be fine with Powerslave part II, but I definitely would rather them keep down this road than make a half-assed attempt at their "classic" sound.

Maiden will never satisfy you like they did when you were younger. I don't know why adults expect to be blown away by things. That's kids' stuff. Don't get me wrong, it does happen from time to time, but rarely. As kids, though, our minds were being blown left and right.

Maiden disappointing you in your 40s says little about Maiden and much more about you.

it is about the music only. maiden have not released one decent album since brave new world.

that is the truth. i got blown away by the new judas priest. maiden so far are way behind.

this should not be a maiden topic so I will stop right there. I just miss that maiden vibe, just like I missed that priest vibe.

I was happy to find it in redeemer of souls and I hope I will with the new maiden album.

Wanting a band that you have fond memories of to make another great album is perfectly normal. There is nothing wrong with that. Why be content with mediocrity? Why wouldn't you want a band to at least attempt to recapture their greatness again?

I wasn't blown away by the new Priest album. But I do appreciate their effort and it is a decent album overall. At least they tried and a lot of people like it.

Dark Horseman wrote:

I want Armored Saint to sound like they did on Symbol of Salvation. I can dream, right?

Yes you can!

Eyesore wrote:

Maiden disappointing you in your 40s says little about Maiden and much more about you.

But bands like JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER, EXODUS, etc. have continued to blow me/us away at times.

And I think DARK ANGEL will to, when their new one comes out.

Eyesore wrote:

Limp Bizkit (that's right, f*ck you!)

Is that the one that I nominated as worst album of 2014 at the start of the year? My god they seem to be having trouble with this one. I'd like to take this opportunity to nominate it for worst album of 2015 (closely followed by whatever half arsed effort Joe Elliot can come up with)

nevermore wrote:

Corsair

New Corsair alway welcome

Scorpions
UFO
Europe
John Sykes
Impellitteri
Black Star Riders
Girlschool
W.A.S.P
Y&T
Jimmy Page