I Posit That Blind Guardian Is The Best Fantasy Metal Band Ever

Seil · 12-14-2010, 11:23 PM

Seriously, The Bard's Song, Time What Is Time, and Thorn are totally rad.

Who challenges the Guardians?

Bells · 12-14-2010, 11:33 PM

Fantasy Metal Band? HA! Give me a Real Metal Band!

Also, you might want to check with Rhapsody and Emerald Sword before putting this one to rest.

Fifthfiend · 12-15-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bells

Fantasy Metal Band? HA! Give me a Real Metal Band!

Personally I prefer the imaginary kind.

Toastburner B · 12-15-2010, 12:18 AM

While I do enjoy Rhapsody (Dawn of Victory being a favorite), Blind Guardian is better, in my opinion.

Nightfall on Middle-Earth is one my favorite albums ever. Nightfall, The Curse of Feanor, and Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill) are all great songs.

RickZarber · 12-15-2010, 06:20 AM

Oh man. I get to see them one week from today! The final stop of their North American tour. Anyone else catch them this year?

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Originally Posted by Toastburner B

Nightfall on Middle-Earth is one my favorite albums ever.

Same here. It's not their masterpiece, but it's definitely the one of which I'm most fond.

Hanuman · 12-15-2010, 09:58 AM

Other Contenders:

Rhapsody, elected for epic fantasy storytelling, some songs are 10 minute odes.

Demons and Wizards, elected for it's ability to overlay it's metal ambiance OVER it's fantasy aspect, which makes it an inferior band based on fantasy genre, but it's got the benefit of having the "metal" feel regardless of what's actually being done.

RickZarber · 12-15-2010, 10:24 AM

I don't really care for Rhapsody. I find their sound a little too... artificial, I guess? I think BG have superior melodies and whatever the band equivalent of "orchestration" is. (Not to mention their actual orchestration, which is tremendous.)

Demons and Wizards I'll accept, but then again, it's still Hansi, so it's not that big a stretch. :P

A Zarkin' Frood · 12-15-2010, 11:33 AM

I never really liked Blind Guardian.
But I love Demons & Wizards.

But since when has Fantasy Metal become a genre? Back when I was a wee lad our metals just had too speeds. Metal and Extreme. What's up with this new wave of ridiculous genres? Has anyone ever heard of Winter Metal? It exists. I mean, I don't even care for all these labels, I've seen quite a few in my time, but Fantasy Metal? come on! It's like fucking Black Metal all over again. Only with dragons instead of church burning.

Yeah, I'm aware that Fantasy Metal would actually be "Power Metal" all over again. But you can't replace dragons with more dragons.

Silly IG, genres are for kidz.

Hanuman · 12-15-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by InsaneGenius

I never really liked Blind Guardian.
But I love Demons & Wizards.

But since when has Fantasy Metal become a genre? Back when I was a wee lad our metals just had too speeds. Metal and Extreme. What's up with this new wave of ridiculous genres? Has anyone ever heard of Winter Metal? It exists. I mean, I don't even care for all these labels, I've seen quite a few in my time, but Fantasy Metal? come on! It's like fucking Black Metal all over again. Only with dragons instead of church burning.

Yeah, I'm aware that Fantasy Metal would actually be "Power Metal" all over again. But you can't replace dragons with more dragons.

Silly IG, genres are for kidz.

Metal is a relatively new genre in the big scheme of things.

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 12-15-2010, 11:38 AM

It was somebody on this site who first got me into BG a few months ago. It was great because I had just finished the Silmarillion too. I haven't had chance to listen to anything other than that one album though.

12-14-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	I Posit That Blind Guardian Is The Best Fantasy Metal Band Ever Seriously, The Bard's Song, Time What Is Time, and Thorn are totally rad. Who challenges the Guardians?

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Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	Fantasy Metal Band? HA! Give me a Real Metal Band! Also, you might want to check with Rhapsody and Emerald Sword before putting this one to rest. __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

12-15-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
Toastburner B Toasty has left the building Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hiding...because I don't want to die. Posts: 3,936	While I do enjoy Rhapsody (Dawn of Victory being a favorite), Blind Guardian is better, in my opinion. Nightfall on Middle-Earth is one my favorite albums ever. Nightfall, The Curse of Feanor, and Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill) are all great songs. __________________ I came, I saw, I got team-killed. A lot.

12-15-2010, 09:58 AM	#6
Hanuman Love Is Strength Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver/BC/Canada Posts: 1,135	Other Contenders: Rhapsody, elected for epic fantasy storytelling, some songs are 10 minute odes. Demons and Wizards, elected for it's ability to overlay it's metal ambiance OVER it's fantasy aspect, which makes it an inferior band based on fantasy genre, but it's got the benefit of having the "metal" feel regardless of what's actually being done. __________________ If you want to stay connected send me a PM with your email.

12-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
RickZarber Please Be Well Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,715	I don't really care for Rhapsody. I find their sound a little too... artificial, I guess? I think BG have superior melodies and whatever the band equivalent of "orchestration" is. (Not to mention their actual orchestration, which is tremendous.) Demons and Wizards I'll accept, but then again, it's still Hansi, so it's not that big a stretch. :P __________________ Twitter / Art Tumblr / Personal Tumblr

12-15-2010, 11:33 AM	#8
A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,395	I never really liked Blind Guardian. But I love Demons & Wizards. But since when has Fantasy Metal become a genre? Back when I was a wee lad our metals just had too speeds. Metal and Extreme. What's up with this new wave of ridiculous genres? Has anyone ever heard of Winter Metal? It exists. I mean, I don't even care for all these labels, I've seen quite a few in my time, but Fantasy Metal? come on! It's like fucking Black Metal all over again. Only with dragons instead of church burning. Yeah, I'm aware that Fantasy Metal would actually be "Power Metal" all over again. But you can't replace dragons with more dragons. Silly IG, genres are for kidz. __________________ >:( C-: