Am I the only one into this power melodic metal Australian band?

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The discussion revolves around the Australian power melodic metal band Ilium, focusing on participants' opinions about the band's musical style, particularly the guitar work and vocal delivery. The conversation includes comparisons to other bands and musicians, as well as personal preferences regarding metal music.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants appreciate the guitar work of Ilium, noting its articulation and melodic qualities.
  • Others express dissatisfaction with the clean singing, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience.
  • There are comparisons made to iconic vocalists like Ian Gillan, Ronnie James Dio, and Rob Halford, with varying opinions on their influence and style.
  • One participant mentions a preference for metal that incorporates melody, indicating a nuanced appreciation for Ilium's sound.
  • Concerns are raised about the drumming style, with suggestions that it lacks complexity and relies too heavily on speed.
  • Several participants reflect on the legacy of Deep Purple, with some asserting their greatness during a specific era, while others critique their later work.
  • There is a mention of the Celestial Sphere track by Ilium, with one participant expressing that it stands out uniquely among other tunes they have heard.
  • A humorous comment about listening to power metal written by AI introduces a light-hearted perspective on the genre.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement regarding the band's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in terms of vocal style and drumming. No consensus is reached on the overall quality of Ilium or its comparison to other bands.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal biases and preferences, which may influence the perspectives shared. The discussion includes subjective interpretations of musical elements and styles, and there are references to various artists that may not be universally agreed upon.

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Ilium:


What a band!

Ausi ausi!
 
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Deep Purple vibe... too busy for my tastes, but nice articulation on the guitar.
 
Guitars sound good, but the clean singing has to go.
 
BWV said:
Guitars sound good, but the clean singing has to go.
Ah I like the clean singing, you can actually understand what the singer sings... :oldbiggrin:
 
Yeah; I was all geared up for "Ya aaa ;agYSFSSE ;RUWEIGIDDSAHSCZCXVCV" and then ... Oh, Ian Gillen(sp?) moved to Oz.
 
hmmm27 said:
Yeah; I was all geared up for "Ya aaa ;agYSFSSE ;RUWEIGIDDSAHSCZCXVCV" and then ... Oh, Ian Gillen(sp?) moved to Oz.
Ian Gillan or Ray Gillen? I got more Ronnie James Dio or maybe Rob Halford but yes, basically anyone that did vocals for Black Sabbath.

Guitars very Scorpions/MSG/UFO: @fresh_42 is this the reason for your like?

Drummer let's them down, there's more to blast beat than cranking the tempo knob to max on the kick-drum.
 
pbuk said:
Ian Gillan or Ray Gillen? I got more Ronnie James Dio or maybe Rob Halford but yes, basically anyone that did vocals for Black Sabbath.

Guitars very Scorpions/MSG/UFO: @fresh_42 is this the reason for your like?

Drummer let's them down, there's more to blast beat than cranking the tempo knob to max on the kick-drum.
The reason for my like is, that I like metal with a tune you can call melody. They aren't a band I would consider to become one of my favorites, but I wanted to signal the OP that there are indeed people who like that kind of music, too.

And no, I do not like the scorpions at all. That is neither metal, nor can Meine sing at all. He sounds like a nasal tin can. Probably the closest they come to metal. I try to achieve a reaction time under half a second for changing radio and tv stations whenever I hear or see Meine.
 
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Well that serves me right for thinking in national stereotypes.
 
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pbuk said:
Well that serves me right for thinking in national stereotypes.
I liked Lemmy.
 
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hmmm27 said:
Deep Purple vibe... too busy for my tastes, but nice articulation on the guitar.
Deep Purple were the greatest bunch of players ever. 1969-73 with Gillan and Glover. No contest.
 
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pinball1970 said:
Deep Purple were the greatest bunch of players ever. 1969-73 with Gillan and Glover. No contest.
I do like the Battle Rages on:


Also their latest album I have it, interesting; but I don't like the mellow songs.
 
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
I do like the Battle Rages on:


Also their latest album I have it, interesting; but I don't like the mellow songs.

I am not sure about the “unreleased BBC tapes part” but when I listened to this first time I was blown away.

This is 5 musicians enjoying playing, talent to burn, chemistry – no one could touch them.

From a drummer point of view some of the things he does are fantastic, very difficult especially the bass drum on Mandrake Root and Space Truckin’

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The reunion in the 80s had a different sound and I did not like it much (or much 1980s stuff) so I switched off on later Albums
The Celestial Sphere sounds more like Iron Maiden to me
 
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pinball1970 said:
I am not sure about the “unreleased BBC tapes part” but when I listened to this first time I was blown away.

This is 5 musicians enjoying playing, talent to burn, chemistry – no one could touch them.

From a drummer point of view some of the things he does are fantastic, very difficult especially the bass drum on Mandrake Root and Space Truckin’

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The reunion in the 80s had a different sound and I did not like it much (or much 1980s stuff) so I switched off on later Albums
The Celestial Sphere sounds more like Iron Maiden to me
For me the Celestial Sphere of Ilium sounds like no other tune I have heard.
Jason Hodges from Ilium deserves more recognition; terrific sound.
And the lyrics, oh man...
 
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
For me the Celestial Sphere of Ilium sounds like no other tune I have heard.
Jason Hodges from Ilium deserves more recognition; terrific sound.
And the lyrics, oh man...
I will listen to more!
 

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