_________________ I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.
journeyman Metal master
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon May 16, 2016 11:06 pm
I'm big time into instrumental, no matter the style. The Aristocrats aren't metal, but they are really fantastic. Steve Morse has ventured pretty darn close with The Introduction, which is one of my favorites.
chewie Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Tue May 17, 2016 12:12 pm
Just discovering this band myself. Mekong Delta performs Pictures at an Exhibition:
nevermore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Wed May 18, 2016 1:55 pm
Since Russian Circles has been brought up they have a new album out on Aug 5th.
Looking forward to the new Russian Circles album. Memorial took a bit to grow on me but I really like it.
Boris2008 Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:46 pm
Ass kicking Wishbone Ash style twin axe attack anyone?
Boris2008 Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:08 pm
I'm just going to go right ahead and blame Muckie!!
The main problem I have had with all the visual kei stuff isn't the image or the actual music but the generic, annoying vocals, so I've stumbled on this instrumental record by Versailles/Jupiter guitarist Hizaki and the thing is really, really good. It's not (to my mind at least) an exercise in technical wankery but makes great use of melody as well.
If you can get past the fact that he looks better in a dress than your girlfriend, dude can play!!
nevermore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:50 am
akeldama wrote:
Looking forward to the new Russian Circles album. Memorial took a bit to grow on me but I really like it.
Same here.
Eyesore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:37 am
Some not mentioned...
akeldama Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Sat Aug 06, 2016 10:43 pm
nevermore wrote:
akeldama wrote:
Looking forward to the new Russian Circles album. Memorial took a bit to grow on me but I really like it.
Same here.
Have you jammed the new Russian Circles yet?
MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:27 am
I YouTubed a few Russian Circles songs. Not bad at all. I could listen to more of that when I'm in the mood.
_________________ I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.
akeldama Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:14 pm
Nice, MG. When I first heard Russian Circles I didn't "get" 'em and I think it's cuz when I think "instrumental" my brain defaulted to Satch, Vai, etc. but the fact that I didn't "get" RS intrigued me and one day as I was jamming Living Sacrifice-Conceived In Fire the song "Into Again" came on and reminded me of what RS does so I jammed their album 'Enter' again and I have never looked back.
MetalGuy71 Bukkake Tsunami
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:29 pm
If I were so inclined to purchase a Russian Circles album, is there any one album that would be a good place to start? I see they have about 6 albums out.
_________________ I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.
akeldama Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon Aug 08, 2016 4:11 pm
MetalGuy71 wrote:
If I were so inclined to purchase a Russian Circles album, is there any one album that would be a good place to start? I see they have about 6 albums out.
Enter or Empros, the last two are a change of pace and more minimalist and sparse but still good
Louder Metal student
Number of posts : 136 Age : 58
Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:48 pm
Alexandra Zerner is a Bulgarian musician I recently discovered. Her guitar playing shows a lot of Friedman / Becker influence and this album is well worth buying.
bgsully Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Good Instrumental Metal? Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:24 pm
Tourniquet released their latest album " antiseptic Bloodbath" with no vocals if that counts. It's actually quite good!
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