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Jens' solo before Black Diamond (live), discuss.

What to say? In every single show they play Black Diamond, his solo is always different. I mean, that's gonna be something we'll all love !

In the end it's really all about personal tastes and what we all like to hear, me personally I like it when a singer or band tries something a little different every time.

However I do know that doesn't work for everybody, I have many friends who absolutely hate it when a band deviates from a set sound.

I have to say. At the moment the song 'Darkest Hours' is the best Stratovarius song for me. It's perfect both musically and vocally and I love the lyrics. I love the song!

I think it's the best song for a single. Is it Strato's best song? I have my doubts there , I prefer a lot more "Infernal Maze" (Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!)

ggonza43 wrote:Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!

This is what I have with the song Darkest Hours. Listening to it constantly.

Well, then it's fine by me

Today I have received the EP from Finland. Hey, it's cool. I like a lot the package. I like a lot the whole EP, it is a really good new cd from Strato. I'm happy!

The more I hear Darkest Hours (the song), the more I love it. The guitar parts are so cool throughout the whole song!

rikkertje wrote:The more I hear Darkest Hours (the song), the more I love it. The guitar parts are so cool throughout the whole song!

...You said that 2 post ago

I never said I liked the guitarparts.

I'm going to leave this forum for a while. Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny. (not directed to you ggonza )

Maybe I'll return in a few months. Let's see what Elysium has to offer.

No need to listen to other members. This is a forum, people are free to write what they want

Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny

+1
Completely agree. It's the only trouble with these forums (apart from the huge spamming).

ggonza43 wrote:I think it's the best song for a single. Is it Strato's best song? I have my doubts there , I prefer a lot more "Infernal Maze" (Man! Can't stop listening to it over and over again!)

I like both the new songs, Infernal Maze most, maybe because it's got fresh parts of the Strato sound I missed so much from the mid 1990 era. But DH is great one too, i'm too excited for the album. That 18 minute song will just be epic!

stratodan1990 wrote:That 18 minute song will just be epic!

Indeed , I just want it not to be way too much proggy

people are going to say what they want, just remember that there are people who do in fact give a damn about hearing from you.

stratodan1990 wrote:

Too many people here who think they are the boss, or who think they are funny

+1
Completely agree. It's the only trouble with these forums (apart from the huge spamming).

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks that.

hiro23 wrote:people are going to say what they want, just remember that there are people who do in fact give a damn about hearing from you.

Well, If you're saying YOU want to hear from me you should PM me your msn again. I lost it when my PC crashed.

For now, adios people!

I think both the new songs kick ass. Really looking forward to the album now.

rikkertje wrote:For now, adios people!

You'll be missed

Rikkertje:will do

Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.

hiro23 wrote:Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.

A month and 12/14 days, this is too much waiting!!

I have to say that Im not that amazed about these two song. Yeah, they sure are great but I miss that "let's save the galaxies!" - theme, same happened when I compare Polaris and Visions, for example. Their older material was more like that how I imagine Stratovarius. Don't get me wrong, I like Polaris but it definitely isn't my favourite. Of course their music is completely different because Tolkki ain't in the band anymore, we all know that. Still I have the feeling that something is missing. But thats just my opnion

I think Strato has had one too many songs about saving the planet..It's a good message yes but there's just so much of it in Tolkki's music.

hiro23 wrote:Rikkertje:will do

Many people have heard this many times from me but I am dying of anticipation waiting for the new album.

anyone who claims to have a leaked copy is lying

Kosmo wrote:I think Strato has had one too many songs about saving the planet..It's a good message yes but there's just so much of it in Tolkki's music.

Sure too much is too much. that doesn't really bother me, usually I just listen to the music and the whole "thing", not words that much.

Rebel wrote: anyone who claims to have a leaked copy is lying

That "unknown one" is a douchebag afterall - I KNEW IT !!

I have heard latest album from my friend who is quite close to band. The style has totally changed and is not Stratovarius anymore. It is just a different band.

It is clear Symfonia carries continuation of Stratovarius metal sound and all eyes are on them.

Wow, an user from Egypt - Cool ! Anyway, I don't care if it doesn't sound like the old albums, it's still Stratovarius to me

ggonza43 wrote:I don't care if it doesn't sound like the old albums, it's still Stratovarius to me

Of course is it not Stratovarius. 2/3rd of songs are written from a guy who joined the band just for Polaris. Fucking hell.

The Stratovarius magic is gone and it will take more than ten people in an internet forum.

Well, maybe if you give Matias a chance, you'll start to like him a bit more. If you're a real fan, you should be OK or at least semi-pleased with this change