Hard Rock/Heavy Metal album of the year! [2002]
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Hard Rock/Heavy Metal album of the year!
DIO - Killing The Dragon
I liked all of DIO's post Dream Evil albums, but they were all a bit disappointing in one way or another. They weren't as solid from beginning to end as DIO's first 4 solo albums.
But Killing The Dragon is damn close.
The album is a Melodic Metal masterpiece. Great riffs, strong/memorable vocal melodies, great performances (new guitar player Doug Aldrich is AWESOME) - it's got everything a fan of straightforward Hard Rock or Heavy Metal would want.
KTD sounds like DIO took elements from all the albums he's done - including Rainbow, Elf, and Sabbath, and put them together on one album. It is (IMO) the best DIO album since The Last In Line, and most fans seem to agree that at the very least it is the best since (the underrated) Dream Evil.
If you don't believe me, check out my latest show - I play two songs from KTD on show #37 of Erik's Metal Shop. I've also got a VERY comprehensive review of KTD up now!
So far about 90% of the reaction I've seen online, and heard in person, has been very positive. That hasn't been true of a DIO album in a long time - even though most (if not all) of them have been good (some VERY good).
I liked all of DIO's post Dream Evil albums, but they were all a bit disappointing in one way or another. They weren't as solid from beginning to end as DIO's first 4 solo albums.
But Killing The Dragon is damn close.
The album is a Melodic Metal masterpiece. Great riffs, strong/memorable vocal melodies, great performances (new guitar player Doug Aldrich is AWESOME) - it's got everything a fan of straightforward Hard Rock or Heavy Metal would want.
KTD sounds like DIO took elements from all the albums he's done - including Rainbow, Elf, and Sabbath, and put them together on one album. It is (IMO) the best DIO album since The Last In Line, and most fans seem to agree that at the very least it is the best since (the underrated) Dream Evil.
If you don't believe me, check out my latest show - I play two songs from KTD on show #37 of Erik's Metal Shop. I've also got a VERY comprehensive review of KTD up now!
So far about 90% of the reaction I've seen online, and heard in person, has been very positive. That hasn't been true of a DIO album in a long time - even though most (if not all) of them have been good (some VERY good).
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We still have Def Leppard & Bon Jovi albums coming this year, so don't proclaim an award winner just yet
...and you just had to work in another plug for your show, huh?
...and you just had to work in another plug for your show, huh?
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Originally posted by GuessWho
We still have Def Leppard & Bon Jovi albums coming this year, so don't proclaim an award winner just yet
We still have Def Leppard & Bon Jovi albums coming this year, so don't proclaim an award winner just yet
Killing The Dragon has everything - great melodies, strong hooks, great riffs, good production, and GREAT performances.
...and you just had to work in another plug for your show, huh?
And in your case you SHOULD listen to the show so that you can hear some of the new DIO songs.
Besides, the show is good for you.
(And the review of Killing The Dragon is VERY comprehensive.)
But, to be fair, I will review my pick for "Hard Rock/Metal Album of the year" in December...
(I do want to check out the Jelly Jam CD, I just haven't had the chance yet.)
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Now I'm curious.
I haven't bought a Dio album since "Dream Evil."
I haven't bought a Dio album since "Dream Evil."
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Originally posted by Josh-da-man
Now I'm curious.
I haven't bought a Dio album since "Dream Evil."
Now I'm curious.
I haven't bought a Dio album since "Dream Evil."
This is the album that DIO should have put out to follow up Dream Evil.
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</small>I haven't yet looked too closely - and my memory may be letting me down - but did you ever give us your rundown of the top hard rock albums for 2002?
Originally posted by B5Erik
But, to be fair, I will review my pick for "Hard Rock/Metal Album of the year" in December...
But, to be fair, I will review my pick for "Hard Rock/Metal Album of the year" in December...
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I don't think he did.
FWIW, my pick for heavy metal CD of 2002 is "Dragonslayer" by Dream Evil, with "Crimson Thunder" by Hammerfall a close second.
FWIW, my pick for heavy metal CD of 2002 is "Dragonslayer" by Dream Evil, with "Crimson Thunder" by Hammerfall a close second.
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</small>How about naming the two you liked and what in particular you disliked about the remainder: it might make for an informative, constructive post!
Originally posted by demonio
I personally thought that the last DIO album was crap, its not classic DIO to me, I only liked maybe 2 songs on the whole thing.
I personally thought that the last DIO album was crap, its not classic DIO to me, I only liked maybe 2 songs on the whole thing.
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Actually wasn't the Dio album released last year... then released this year with bonus tracks? "Killing The Dragon" was a Great album but I am sick of the trend of rereleasing an album shortly after with bonus tracks. Alice Cooper did the same with "Dragontown" It's like dissing your loyal fans who buy the CD when it first comes out and rewarding those who are less loyal and wait.
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Dio's KTD was last year. Great CD though, my only compaint was that it seemed too short. Magica was probably better. He gave a damn good show on the KTD tour too! \m/ \m/
Im going to vote for Opeth - Damnation as the best release so far. Followed by Nightingale - Alive Again
The year aint over though. Theres still Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Iced Earth, Type O Negative....
Im going to vote for Opeth - Damnation as the best release so far. Followed by Nightingale - Alive Again
The year aint over though. Theres still Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Iced Earth, Type O Negative....
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I don't think he did.
FWIW, my pick for heavy metal CD of 2002 is "Dragonslayer" by Dream Evil
I don't think he did.
FWIW, my pick for heavy metal CD of 2002 is "Dragonslayer" by Dream Evil
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What? Were in 2003 dammit!
Oh well, I wasnt the only one who got mixed up
Now I have to try and recall what was released in 2002.
Opeth - Deliverance gets my vote.
Oh well, I wasnt the only one who got mixed up
Now I have to try and recall what was released in 2002.
Opeth - Deliverance gets my vote.
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Originally posted by benedict
<small></small>How about naming the two you liked and what in particular you disliked about the remainder: it might make for an informative, constructive post!
<small></small>How about naming the two you liked and what in particular you disliked about the remainder: it might make for an informative, constructive post!
IMO all the other tunes seemed to all sound too much alike, the album didn't flow well from song to song, and the song Rock & Roll was such a blatant rip on Zep's Kashmir too. I mean if you're going to get a new guitarist at least get somebody thats not in Whitesnake, geeze.
I like Dio and everything but to me he's hit and miss on the later albums, my favorite album of his was Heaven & Hell (with Sabbath) I think it was his best music top to bottom.
Looking forward to the DIO dvd on June 17th, all you Dio-ites pick her up.
To get back to topic my favorite album of 2002 was umm.....possibly Black Label Society's 1919 Eternal.........bone crunching riffs galore.