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Yo escucho Dragonforce desde hace tiempo, estuve en un concierto de DRAGONFORCE y sin duda puedo decir que POWER QUEST tiene un sonido que me agrada mucho mas.
Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
Power Quest is an awesome band. And thats cause Steve Williams is the head of the band, he does the writting and music in almost every song. Totman was only a guest musician on first 2 albums, he played guitar along Bickers and Andrea, he had nothing to do with the composition. If not agree just look at the differences with his band DF (hes the main composer). Im pretty sure that PQ will still be great with new musicians if Steve leads the band. Go PQ!! Shame for Alessio, i liked his voice...
go to the new vocalist myspace you'll find a link to a short clipon youtube of the new lineup playing live. sounds really good to me, can't wait for future material
I've talked to Alessio. His exact words were, "Hey man! Thanks for the message!
It's a decision I had to make.. I'm following a different path in music and it's time for me to follow it now, and for them to continue writing and creating PQ music!
the chorus starts with the same melody as the pre-solo of Heart of a Dragon. the "over high seas and mountains we fly through the heavens" if anyone even knows wut im talking about. dragonforce. and i know they have connection with this band so dont bitch at me about stuff im just pointing out something.
Yeah it does actually. Also the earlier part of the solo sounds like the solo bridge in "Disciples of Babylon", and the solo at 4:09 sounds a lot like the solo in "Where Dragons Rule".
I love all the inspirations from this one song, both of them are amazing songs and bands
Power Quest deberia hacer un tour por Latino America al igual que el Gabacho para dase a conocer ya que muchos supuestos "Fans" del power no los conocen
Of course Power Quest would win. They have better songwriting and far better writing. Their keyboardists are both good, though, and DragonForce's drummer is better. Although, despite Dave Mackintosh being a better drummer, he's boring as fuck with DragonForce. See Bal-Sagoth's "Atlantis Ascendant" album to hear him actually playing well.
ummm yall are both idiots if you guys are saying that as a fact ummmm NO.. in my eyes power quest is good but i like dragonforce far better see theres your flaw its YOUR opinion not everyone elses sooo u should say in your opinion dipshit
Whether or not you enjoy the music is subjective; whether or not it's well-written is objective. DragonForce are pretty terrible writers, with some exceptions; their first album was good. They're also much less technically complex than people think they are, and are given way more credit than they deserve for such. In short, Herman Li can't really shred.
If you say dragonforce are terrible writers, then you say the same for whoever wrote this song. These are some of the same chords and progressions, and Power Quest originally had Sam and ZP as members.
The solo bridge in this and the fast solo are also very similar to dragonforce solos.
My point: Dragonforce writes just like anyone else in the power metal genre, same chords, same emphasis. They're not terrible writers, people just treat them like it because they're more famous.
This song is more similar to DF than their other stuff because, as you said, Sam was a guest in the band for this album. Listen to material from "Magic Never Dies" or "Master of Illusion", when DF members weren't present.
DragonForce sound "like anyone else" because they're completely generic. Not all power metal is like that. A few cases in point: Manticora, Blind Guardian, Lost Horizon, Angra, Hibria.
DF were shit before they got famous, kiddo. Fake shredding is what they've been known for.
That's not what I know them for. I know them for having a talented vocalist. Seriously, when I bought my first dforce song the shredding was about 2% of what I enjoyed. Mostly it was the music and the singing that I liked.
See, you're making a contradiction here. You said before that their first album was good, but now you say they were shit before they got famous. Care to explain?
Well-written is subjective too. Chord patterns appeal to different people, and none are "better" than others.
They have one of the blandest vocalists in power metal. Please take a look at Daniel Heiman or Vitor Veiga.
They made Inhuman Rampage before they got famous.
You have it mixed up; whether you enjoy a song is subjective. Whether it's well-written is objective. Lots of people like generic radio rock, don't they? That's horribly written music, but it doesn't mean people aren't going to like it. Compare it to Pain of Salvation, who have amazingly written songs but are hard to get into.
Not if I were in it for the music, no. Obviously if I were actually writing music for the sake of writing music I could kick Herman Li's ass. Sure, I suppose I could start writing pop metal like DF and get to the top quickly, but there are easier and more probable ways of doing that.
First off, Herman has only written a few of their songs. Sam writes most of it.
Second, "pop" metal? Seriously? Name calling won't get you anywhere in an argument. Plenty of power metal artists write that way, just look at Aquaria or Khymera. Chord and structure choice had relatively little to do with DFs success, a lot of it was luck that could have gone to anyone.
I'm sorry you don't care for their music, but this is just getting stupid now. It's not for you, so what more do you want to prove?
It's pretty much equal in terms of writing; I've looked into this a very good deal.
The fact that you've just compared DragonFarce with Aquaria is blasphemy; the latter is far more musically apt, with a superior sense of melody. Sure, maybe it was a random order of events that they used ProTools, got on Guitar Hero and became famous. It doesn't mean they're not the most overrated metal band to exist.
More name calling, I'm taking you more seriously by the minute.
All of this is your opinion man, no fact. You like Aquaria better and you prefer their melodies, I see that. That doesn't mean you're right that they're a "better" band, nor does it mean that you are wrong. It's just what you believe.
I never hear about DF in the media, never have. Most people I talk to have never heard of them in fact. I don't see why you think they're so popular. Most people hate them for that very reason. Ironic.
Where did I resort to name calling in that last comment? That I don't like them is subjective; that they're bad writers is objective. There's poorly written music that I enjoy, and well written music that I don't.
Really? Everyone who's ever heard of Guitar Hero faps over them. I consider Blabbermouth "mainstream", so I guess it depends on perspective. For the record, I did like their first album, and their second was okay. Inhuman Rampage was fail and there were two good songs on their new one.
No kidding, I almost never hear about them unless I'm talking to a power metal fan or someone who hates them. Most people don't even recognize the name. I live in the US, so maybe that has something to do with it.
I agree, their first album was the best by far, and none of the later ones have been as good. Lost souls in Endless Time from the IR special edition was pretty good, but otherwise none of it can compare to VOTD.
Oh, I didn't even remember that. That one is sort of a habit for me, actually.
I live in the US as well, but it could also be the fact that I go to a tech school with a lot of gamers, so the whole Guitar Hero relation could have part of that. I do spend most of my time interacting with the metal crowd, too. And trust me, I'm a power metal fan; I was a huge DF fan for a while. Also, check out Lost Horizon and Pagan's Mind, if you haven't already; I think you'll like them.
I've heard some lost horizon stuff but i can't find much by them on YouTube. as for Pagan's mind, i've never heard of them.
As far as Stratovarius goes, Timo Tolkki is one of my other heroes (I'm more of a singer than a guitarist), does he still tour with them? I heard he left the band at some point.
Edguy would be a must too, but I don't know where they'd play. none of the clubs around here do that kind of music, so id have to look into it a bit more.
o yea 'pop metal' cuz everytype of metal gets an awesome rapport in the media these days, and every single chav loves every single song by every single metal artist of every genre....... iamthelandolfo has a point herman's only wrote a few songs, mostly the heavier ones tbh.....and why even mention them if you dont like them?
Turisas have been played on Headbanger's Ball. DragonForce's media coverage is far beyond theirs. The same media that covers Miley Cyrus won't be covering DF, but that doesn't mean DF isn't in the media at all.
lol i love the band and the video is freakin awesome for its comical purposes...good shit..yeah thats sam from d force these guys actually played alot together sam contributes quite a bit on the first album
someone can tell me what him sing later this part:
"The chaos in our minds tells a different story"...
please thank's
Rodrigo17Exile 22 hours ago
love that backround at 4:57 alessio lookin like quite a ladies man
toomanybeaners 1 week ago
kinda weird how many views there are and only a few ratings
toomanybeaners 1 week ago
at 1:33 he's playing on a psp?
igordmw 1 week ago
Hah sam tot!! Dragon??? i didnt notice...
how about the dragon????
dragon is flying away (><)
Ichifa 2 months ago
kkkk funny i love Blood Alliance, the new album!!! long live Power Quest!!
DragonForceprimeiro 3 months ago
SAM TOTMAN USING A STRAT GUITAR OH MY GOD!!!!!!!
WildDragonBlaze 3 months ago
@WildDragonBlaze Well he mainly used jackson dinky`s before he got his signature iceman i think :P
joniiboy 2 months ago
Long Live POWERQUEST!!
MitchelxUnderoath 3 months ago
I love power quest, it's a shame their albums are so damn expensive.
Clarkester450 4 months ago
This sam looks really much like the sam from DragonForce :)
DragonforceFan73 4 months ago
@DragonforceFan73 That may be because he is...
Clarkester450 4 months ago
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MegaMateo16 5 months ago
1:39 random fat guy?
rpgrocker01 7 months ago
Sounds a lot like dragonforce......yeah i know who is sam totman.
keyboardfromheaven 9 months ago
This makes me smile so hard thanks guys for making one of the greatest songs of all time!!!!
ThotdFan127 9 months ago
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MrStrongangel 9 months ago
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MrStrongangel 9 months ago
official ??
ClessxAlghazanth 10 months ago
Wow. Where to start... Backyard mystical journey? That chick has a hairy chest! I'm just kidding. You guys are pretty good otherwise.
PepeTheDon666 10 months ago
where is alessio currently?
thegillband 10 months ago
video isn't great but the music is BRILLIANT!
Clarkester450 10 months ago
Andrea is a girlname in denmark..:P
Entrayalicious 10 months ago
Every Power Metal vids need a gameboy advance !!
Mirrosalone 11 months ago
SAM TOTMAN?!?!
Saiaxs 11 months ago
RobotRuss sez yes
Humaneering 11 months ago
2:23 Hey! Look! A Sonata Arctica sweat! :D
x080395 11 months ago
you might as well of recorded your arse this video is shit
poltehkool 11 months ago
Power metal is epic = It's epic if its power metal.
(Power metal = Epic etc...)
Souns not far from dragonforce. I gues I'l liste to you when dragonforce isnt doing anything like now.
GeneralBlackNorway 1 year ago
why they don't do tour in america and come to mexico? :(
NOsvaldovg 1 year ago
I bet hes playing POKEMON!!!!! lol
FreedomsCrusade 1 year ago 2
@FreedomsCrusade
xDDDDDD
lol
adolfoelnew 10 months ago
steve willams is one of the best keyboard players out there now!
kevinsayahofficial 1 year ago
at 6:02 you can see a picture that look like the cover of infinite by stratovarius
XmetalXpowerX 1 year ago
Andrea says: "Eat more PASTA for more Power ok ciao".
LOL xD That was so funny, i love this vid. Power Quest is the best!
AnEndlessPain 1 year ago
edguy i love you so much... i love your songs
hanny5538 1 year ago
edguy i love you so much...
hanny5538 1 year ago
how come steve williams doesnt isnt in any video clips?
Philber1415 1 year ago
@Philber1415 he was in the studio recording keys
powerquestuk 1 year ago
no way power quest made this video lol
TheSonsofHorusx 1 year ago
@TheSonsofHorusx
yes we did
we did it very quickly while in the studio
this was a joke video that we made just for fun - LOL
powerquestuk 1 year ago 12
@powerquestuk This video is hilarious! Come and play the United States!
Punkmetaller 1 year ago
its good to see they don't take themselves to seriously
Jesse19912 1 year ago
SAM TOTMAN! i caught his guitar pic in melbourne!
Mokumbo 1 year ago
Sam is fucking awesome, so drunk yet so AWESOME!, but i gotta say, Power Quest`s videos are almost worse than Rhapsody of fire`s xD
joniiboy 1 year ago
Chitty singing this will be fuckin epic, Alessio is awesome, but I think Chitty is better all around :)
daewonCRAZY 1 year ago
Yo escucho Dragonforce desde hace tiempo, estuve en un concierto de DRAGONFORCE y sin duda puedo decir que POWER QUEST tiene un sonido que me agrada mucho mas.
SATURNGAMER 1 year ago
Frikis.
lmizuirol 1 year ago
The last part of this song sounds like Zp a lil bit dont you think?
DragonChaosStorm 1 year ago
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Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
XxDragonforceGurlxX 1 year ago
Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
XxDragonforceGurlxX 1 year ago
Both Power Quest and Dragonforce are amazing. ZP and Alessio both have different voices that are still outstanding. Why is everyone debating Dragonforce on a Power Quest video anyway? We should be commenting on the video, NOT debating two different singers/bands.
XxDragonforceGurlxX 1 year ago
5:14 is the best part of this video. The power metal shuffle.
UltraJMan 1 year ago
Power Quest is an awesome band. And thats cause Steve Williams is the head of the band, he does the writting and music in almost every song. Totman was only a guest musician on first 2 albums, he played guitar along Bickers and Andrea, he had nothing to do with the composition. If not agree just look at the differences with his band DF (hes the main composer). Im pretty sure that PQ will still be great with new musicians if Steve leads the band. Go PQ!! Shame for Alessio, i liked his voice...
cne4ever35 1 year ago
Zp is a better singer in my opinion..I wish he didnt have left Dragonforce
DragonChaosStorm 1 year ago
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DragonChaosStorm 1 year ago
no offense to Powerquest Zp is a better singer in my opinion..I wish he didnt have left Dragonforce
DragonChaosStorm 1 year ago
vocals suck... but sam was only good person
airheadoo 1 year ago
EXELENT BAND...yeah from chile.
aznagachcefiron 1 year ago
i feel very .................. nostalgic :)
indiemark00 1 year ago
Probably one of the greatest music videos ever made
AMX707 1 year ago
This song is better with ZP Thearts vocals! This dude totally messes up the melody in the verses..
RobinWiiii 1 year ago
@RobinWiiii What the fuck are you talking about. Zp Theart is amazing. But I think there both equally amazing
oshyria 1 year ago
1:39 fat guy hahahahahaha
MrRocker989 1 year ago
viva mexico cabrones y el power and progressive metal
gerawarrior79 1 year ago
steve is a nice guy XD
armeckthefirst 1 year ago
steve williams was also once in dragonforce
BUT DRAGONFORFCE 4 EVER
iKeyboard15 2 years ago
Same deal with Steve Scott (Bassist). I think Sam helped out on this album before fully devoting to Dragonforce as a main band.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
1:14 actually...
XelandarHai 2 years ago
1:15 you fuckin idiot
harleymcgoth 1 year ago
I like the Sonata Arctica shirt at 1:15
XelandarHai 2 years ago 6
Best video EVER!
frusciante1234 2 years ago
nice, 1:25 XD
VegusHispaniae 2 years ago
Nice song, its my favorite with "Sacred land". And for Saiaxs, yeah its Sam Totman from Dragonforce.
gerulphos 2 years ago
isn't Sam totman from DragonForce?
Saiaxs 2 years ago
@Saiaxs I am with that doubt up to now! kkk
danielgarciacdz 2 years ago
awsome video
imtolazytothinkofone 2 years ago
sam totman is there thats cool
oldemor3 2 years ago
mmmmm sam totman??????????????
xHeArLs0x 2 years ago
I think so!
danielgarciacdz 2 years ago
go to the new vocalist myspace you'll find a link to a short clipon youtube of the new lineup playing live. sounds really good to me, can't wait for future material
PowerMetalupyours 2 years ago
This is absolutely hilarious, i LOVE it. At 1:25 when the first guitar solo starts, alessio pulls out a Gameboy Advance and starts playing! LOL!!!
sorgum72 2 years ago 20
i find ZP sing this song is better.
stalingrenhatten 2 years ago
Pro Video. hahaha
Kubax230 2 years ago
nice music video :P
MedianAlcoa 2 years ago
You gotta love Sam. He has fun no matter what he's doing. XD
PhantomBPR 2 years ago 15
power quest band members utterly changed
DragoniteAus 2 years ago
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yes, but Alessio stayed :-)
dsisa27 2 years ago
Keyboardist is the only one that remains. When I heard the singer left.. .. I considered not listening to future Power Quest.
FurbyParade226 2 years ago
never know. it might be good
astrosaki 2 years ago
Nop. Alessio left too. Now they have another singer. It's a shame, but if you like the way he sings you can still hear his other band: Arthemis.
MaxStam 2 years ago
the demo version is better !!
williamgag 2 years ago
Wow, at 5:55 they used ZP Theart's version, I never noticed that before.
dragonforce525 2 years ago
lol is that Sam Totman from Dragonforce? XD
MetaLegacyMix 2 years ago 3
yes.
yes it is.
buzzbee111 2 years ago
ofc xD
Bassvokal 2 years ago
I love this band, to band the singer left.
Malik82691 2 years ago
I love andrea's hair... and vigier guitar are very expensive °_° about 2000 € each
Anborn1990 2 years ago
haha, gotta love home-made videos :)
zildjiancracker 2 years ago
I've talked to Alessio. His exact words were, "Hey man! Thanks for the message!
It's a decision I had to make.. I'm following a different path in music and it's time for me to follow it now, and for them to continue writing and creating PQ music!
Music is my Life, and it will always be."
AsDamageDecays 2 years ago
why did Alessio go, he had such a unquie sound to power quest
ShredLi01 2 years ago
Shame alessio has left. PQ wont be the same anymore.
kermit900 2 years ago 2
I personally prefer the version with ZP's vocals (vocally anyways) But this one is freaking bad ass too.
tethgar 2 years ago
hmm i wonder why alessio cut his hair?
VikingIron 2 years ago
the solo is very iron maiden style
deinonychusaw 2 years ago
hey the last pic. is from unreal tournament
DMVCANTuC 2 years ago
the chorus starts with the same melody as the pre-solo of Heart of a Dragon. the "over high seas and mountains we fly through the heavens" if anyone even knows wut im talking about. dragonforce. and i know they have connection with this band so dont bitch at me about stuff im just pointing out something.
they both kick ass
wwbbcg 2 years ago
Yeah it does actually. Also the earlier part of the solo sounds like the solo bridge in "Disciples of Babylon", and the solo at 4:09 sounds a lot like the solo in "Where Dragons Rule".
I love all the inspirations from this one song, both of them are amazing songs and bands
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
song is amazing. with alessio and zp's vocals both versions are epic
CUNT666SMASHER 2 years ago 3
Did alessio took a GBA from his pocket!? LOL XD
rukkario 2 years ago 2
Dragonforce, Cellador and Power quest should tour together, seriously...get three power metal bands and it would be totally epic...
ShredLi01 2 years ago 3
you can tell Sam helped make the more up beat solo because it sounds like part of a solo on Valley of The Damned
6project6nightmare6 2 years ago
I had no idea Sam Totman was in this before dragonforce.. =D
roxasxdarknessx 2 years ago
im pretty sure it was at the same time as dragonforce but during valley of the damned but luckily he decided to stay with Dragonforce =]
6project6nightmare6 2 years ago
When did Sam start his side project "Shadow Warriors" than?
roxasxdarknessx 2 years ago
uh late 90's it was more of a muck around than a really project
6project6nightmare6 2 years ago
sam and zp started it while they were recording the demo with the Then called Dargonheart....later to be changed to dragonforce :)
hellyaeah 2 years ago
4.32 = LOL
WenchesandMead 2 years ago
FUCKING AMAZING BAND
allof8death 2 years ago
I prefer DragonForce, but PQ is awesome :O
Sam totman is guitarist of PQ??
Teddy944 2 years ago
he was
ironicsoldier 2 years ago
he did guest work on wings of forever and neverworld
CUNT666SMASHER 2 years ago
good music and funny video!
mamlasu 2 years ago
Power Quest deberia hacer un tour por Latino America al igual que el Gabacho para dase a conocer ya que muchos supuestos "Fans" del power no los conocen
Power Metal Forever!!!!
PowerMetalupyours 2 years ago
Power Quest should do a tour for Latin American America as the Foreigner for announce since many supposed "Fans" of the power do not know them
Leonard3882 2 years ago
dude i just said that like several comments ago in spanish though
POWERQUEST FOREVER!!!!!!!
PowerMetalupyours 2 years ago
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Leonard3882 2 years ago
is that the same singer as now.?.. he shouldnt have cut his hair.....
VikingIron 2 years ago 2
desde Venezuela, Power Quest es el grupo mas genial que hay en el cocepto de Power Metal (ademas de Dragonforce :p)
josedfigueroas 2 years ago
in a battle between PQ and DF PQ would win
cuz they dont play random solos and solo throughout the whole fuckin song
SkinnyWinny101 2 years ago
that's what we call Power Metal.
BlackGrunt33 2 years ago
Of course Power Quest would win. They have better songwriting and far better writing. Their keyboardists are both good, though, and DragonForce's drummer is better. Although, despite Dave Mackintosh being a better drummer, he's boring as fuck with DragonForce. See Bal-Sagoth's "Atlantis Ascendant" album to hear him actually playing well.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
ummm yall are both idiots if you guys are saying that as a fact ummmm NO.. in my eyes power quest is good but i like dragonforce far better see theres your flaw its YOUR opinion not everyone elses sooo u should say in your opinion dipshit
allof8death 2 years ago
Whether or not you enjoy the music is subjective; whether or not it's well-written is objective. DragonForce are pretty terrible writers, with some exceptions; their first album was good. They're also much less technically complex than people think they are, and are given way more credit than they deserve for such. In short, Herman Li can't really shred.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
If you say dragonforce are terrible writers, then you say the same for whoever wrote this song. These are some of the same chords and progressions, and Power Quest originally had Sam and ZP as members.
The solo bridge in this and the fast solo are also very similar to dragonforce solos.
My point: Dragonforce writes just like anyone else in the power metal genre, same chords, same emphasis. They're not terrible writers, people just treat them like it because they're more famous.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
This song is more similar to DF than their other stuff because, as you said, Sam was a guest in the band for this album. Listen to material from "Magic Never Dies" or "Master of Illusion", when DF members weren't present.
DragonForce sound "like anyone else" because they're completely generic. Not all power metal is like that. A few cases in point: Manticora, Blind Guardian, Lost Horizon, Angra, Hibria.
DF were shit before they got famous, kiddo. Fake shredding is what they've been known for.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
That's not what I know them for. I know them for having a talented vocalist. Seriously, when I bought my first dforce song the shredding was about 2% of what I enjoyed. Mostly it was the music and the singing that I liked.
See, you're making a contradiction here. You said before that their first album was good, but now you say they were shit before they got famous. Care to explain?
Well-written is subjective too. Chord patterns appeal to different people, and none are "better" than others.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
They have one of the blandest vocalists in power metal. Please take a look at Daniel Heiman or Vitor Veiga.
They made Inhuman Rampage before they got famous.
You have it mixed up; whether you enjoy a song is subjective. Whether it's well-written is objective. Lots of people like generic radio rock, don't they? That's horribly written music, but it doesn't mean people aren't going to like it. Compare it to Pain of Salvation, who have amazingly written songs but are hard to get into.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
and you're soo much better? if so why arent you as sucessful as them? i dont see your albums or your name up in shop windows or anything......
guitarfreak661 2 years ago
Whoever said I was even trying to be better? Even so, you wouldn't see my albums or name in the shop window--I wouldn't sell out. ;)
Valgrindar 2 years ago
so you wouldnt want money or album sales or for people to actually know who you are? you would sell out in an instant if the price was right.....
guitarfreak661 2 years ago
Not if I were in it for the music, no. Obviously if I were actually writing music for the sake of writing music I could kick Herman Li's ass. Sure, I suppose I could start writing pop metal like DF and get to the top quickly, but there are easier and more probable ways of doing that.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
First off, Herman has only written a few of their songs. Sam writes most of it.
Second, "pop" metal? Seriously? Name calling won't get you anywhere in an argument. Plenty of power metal artists write that way, just look at Aquaria or Khymera. Chord and structure choice had relatively little to do with DFs success, a lot of it was luck that could have gone to anyone.
I'm sorry you don't care for their music, but this is just getting stupid now. It's not for you, so what more do you want to prove?
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
It's pretty much equal in terms of writing; I've looked into this a very good deal.
The fact that you've just compared DragonFarce with Aquaria is blasphemy; the latter is far more musically apt, with a superior sense of melody. Sure, maybe it was a random order of events that they used ProTools, got on Guitar Hero and became famous. It doesn't mean they're not the most overrated metal band to exist.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
More name calling, I'm taking you more seriously by the minute.
All of this is your opinion man, no fact. You like Aquaria better and you prefer their melodies, I see that. That doesn't mean you're right that they're a "better" band, nor does it mean that you are wrong. It's just what you believe.
I never hear about DF in the media, never have. Most people I talk to have never heard of them in fact. I don't see why you think they're so popular. Most people hate them for that very reason. Ironic.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
Where did I resort to name calling in that last comment? That I don't like them is subjective; that they're bad writers is objective. There's poorly written music that I enjoy, and well written music that I don't.
Really? Everyone who's ever heard of Guitar Hero faps over them. I consider Blabbermouth "mainstream", so I guess it depends on perspective. For the record, I did like their first album, and their second was okay. Inhuman Rampage was fail and there were two good songs on their new one.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
DragonFarce, I think you said.
No kidding, I almost never hear about them unless I'm talking to a power metal fan or someone who hates them. Most people don't even recognize the name. I live in the US, so maybe that has something to do with it.
I agree, their first album was the best by far, and none of the later ones have been as good. Lost souls in Endless Time from the IR special edition was pretty good, but otherwise none of it can compare to VOTD.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
Oh, I didn't even remember that. That one is sort of a habit for me, actually.
I live in the US as well, but it could also be the fact that I go to a tech school with a lot of gamers, so the whole Guitar Hero relation could have part of that. I do spend most of my time interacting with the metal crowd, too. And trust me, I'm a power metal fan; I was a huge DF fan for a while. Also, check out Lost Horizon and Pagan's Mind, if you haven't already; I think you'll like them.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
The reason I suggest Lost Horizon is because you cite ZP as your hero on your page--once you hear Daniel Heiman there is no going back. :P
Also, PM is touring with Stratovarius--I dunno if they're stopping by your area but it would definitely be worth checking out. Edguy's on tour, too.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
I've heard some lost horizon stuff but i can't find much by them on YouTube. as for Pagan's mind, i've never heard of them.
As far as Stratovarius goes, Timo Tolkki is one of my other heroes (I'm more of a singer than a guitarist), does he still tour with them? I heard he left the band at some point.
Edguy would be a must too, but I don't know where they'd play. none of the clubs around here do that kind of music, so id have to look into it a bit more.
If strato did forever live i might just cry
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
Get their first two albums. Google Blogsearch. Pagan's Mind is worth looking into, great spacey prog metal. First album is more prog/power, though.
Timo left, though he's the guitarist. Timo Kotipelto is the vocalist. :P
He left in spring '08. They have a new guitarist now who is actually way better. Their new album is the best thing they've released in a decade.
Check their tour dates, they'll have it on their home page.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
I'm sorry, the most overrated POWER metal band.
DF are not as overrated as Metallica.
Valgrindar 2 years ago 2
o yea 'pop metal' cuz everytype of metal gets an awesome rapport in the media these days, and every single chav loves every single song by every single metal artist of every genre....... iamthelandolfo has a point herman's only wrote a few songs, mostly the heavier ones tbh.....and why even mention them if you dont like them?
guitarfreak661 2 years ago
Turisas have been played on Headbanger's Ball. DragonForce's media coverage is far beyond theirs. The same media that covers Miley Cyrus won't be covering DF, but that doesn't mean DF isn't in the media at all.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
Cool thanks a bunch man!
Time for some Stratovarius.
IamTheLandolfo 2 years ago
Not a problem. Time for some Anata for me... Been more in more of a death and funeral doom mood lately.
Valgrindar 2 years ago
This video is incredibly funny. I LOVE power quest.
sorgum72 2 years ago 2
wow the video's quality sucks...... but the songs vocal lyrics... are great!!!!!!!!! power quest vs DragonForce........... who would win?=???
robertcool160 2 years ago 4
DragonForce all the way, but don't get me wrong, these guys are really good!
UltimateWeapon666 2 years ago 6
Its meant as a fun video.
Mech619 2 years ago
Great voice, but the music is too fast....too predictable.
vampiroangelico 2 years ago
too predictable..i know..tell me about it...those solos too? right? LOL douchebag
FurbyParade226 2 years ago
Dragonforce and power quest should tour together!
kermit900 2 years ago 3
that would be SOOO awesome!
TheGtrMaster 2 years ago 2
agreed :D
kermit900 2 years ago
2 former DF artists ``created`` PQ. so they have kinda had a tour together
renji123123 2 years ago
4:30 XD
FurbyParade226 2 years ago
OMG one of them is wearing batman shirt ROCK ON DUDE!
metalmusiking 2 years ago
One of the other dudes was wearing a Sonata Arctica shirt :) \m/
Metaldude6542 2 years ago 3
OMG....steve williams had an Avantasia shirt on
Nice
I love power quest so much
04me93 2 years ago
This video sucks but the song is badass
tnukivaati 2 years ago
Wow, and I thought -I- had too many power metal shirts. XD
RedFox742 2 years ago 3
this video rocik!!!
mastercelebi251 2 years ago 2
fuckin awesome
LOVE!
aurorl94 2 years ago 2
Power quest rocks cant wait for the 5th album
mastercelebi251 3 years ago
YAAAA POWER QUEST
vivalamax666 3 years ago
WHAT THE FUCK???
Thats a stratovarius artwork at 6:03!!!!!!!!
FearlessSpinner 3 years ago
lol i love the band and the video is freakin awesome for its comical purposes...good shit..yeah thats sam from d force these guys actually played alot together sam contributes quite a bit on the first album
ashnar82 3 years ago
Yeah Steve was originally in DragonForce
Lol this video is awesome
aurorl94 2 years ago
is that sam totman guitarist of dragonforce ?
jerwinrocks 3 years ago