New music(Tiamat, In Flames, Testament, Kataklysm, Kings X)

There are 5 new albums coming out that' I'm pretty excited about.

Tiamat - Amanethes
In Flames - A Sense of Purpose
King's X - XV
Testament - The Formation of Damnation
Kataklysm - Prevail

I've heard the new In Flames and Tiamat already. The new In Flames is.... well it's In Flames. But the new Tiamat? Holy cow! It's nothing like the last three albums! (Skeleton Skeltron, Judas Christ, Prey) It's much heavier, and Johan uses a deeper, almost Death style vocal on some of the songs. It really threw me for a loop because I was expecting more Goth Rock, like the previous three albums. Which I liked to begin with. The new is good, and I've been enjoying it, it's just different. Any opinions on any of these future releases?

I'm also looking forward to all those except Kataklysm. I've heard the new In Flames and I really dig it. Kind of odd that some people are claiming it's got more old school style to it when—to me, anyway—it's their most melodic album to date. Either way, I dig it.

Your description of the new Tiamat surprises me. I also would expect a more goth rock sound, especially since HIM got so popular. Interesting that it's heavier. I won't download that one, though. I'll wait for the CD release.

King's X and Testament are the two that I'm drooling over in anticipation.

Only care about that TESTAMENT album from your list Selvmord. I liked old TIAMAT and IN FLAMES (LUNAR STRAIN days) but they dont sound anymore like those old days and i lost interest in them very much. But i listen to some TESTAMENT samplers and that was very cool. It will be a BUY OR DIE album for shore.
SELVMORD, check out the new EXCITER album, THRASH SPEED BURN, blowes the new TIAMAT away for shore

That new Tiamat REALLY surprised me. There's a couple of songs that are kind of "gothy" but overall, it's much hevier now.

I think the new In Flames is good, it just didn't come out and grab me, you know?

I loved Ogre Tones, and I'm looking forward to XV.

Testament with Skolnick again should be steller!

Kataklysm isn't for everyone. I like them, but I can see where some people wouldn't...

Selvmord wrote:

That new Tiamat REALLY surprised me. There's a couple of songs that are kind of "gothy" but overall, it's much hevier now.

I think the new In Flames is good, it just didn't come out and grab me, you know?

I loved Ogre Tones, and I'm looking forward to XV.

Testament with Skolnick again should be steller!

Kataklysm isn't for everyone. I like them, but I can see where some people wouldn't...

Just check out the new EXCITER album pleaseeeeee

I know OF Exciter, but I've never listened to them. I'll keep them in mind next time I download some stuff.

Cheers!

i've been awaiting the Kataklysm & Testament as well. also, if Tiamat were to go back to their pre-Wildhoney sound (or at least closer to it), i would very much be interested again.

It's not EXACTLY pre-Wildhoney days. It's a lot closer to that than they have done in years though. The song Equinox of the Gods is amazing, I think. And so is Raining Dead Angels. The album isn't Clouds Part 2, or anything like that, but I think it's really good.

And Kataklysm has never let me down!

I'm more interested in the King's X , Testament and Kataklysm. I've heard one new In Flames track which didn't impress me much so I'd have to hear the rest of the disc. I'm really surprised by the description of the Tiamat. If it's remotely close to Wildhoney I'll be sold on it.

I'm really disappointed if the new Tiamat has death-y vocals. I hate that. I've liked the goth metal vibe of the last several.

Nevermore - It's not Wildhoney Part 2, but like I said, it's closer to that than they have been for awhile

Toho - It has SOME gothy moments. It's just very different is really all I can say about it. I enjoyed it, but I like everything they have ever done too...

I'm really ready for that new King's X!!! Ready to hear the new Def Leppard as well...in a CD-quality version...

I'm going to wait for that King's X to come out. I'm not going to download it. I KNOW it's going to be great!