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[Adapt to the Horde (vocals)]

it happens once in a while.

I'm more attracted to the lyrics in this song comapred to your other entries. They are more mature. More substance. Your vox flow well in the song.

The music kicks ass too! I think the equing on the guitar could be better, but I won't consider that in my score for this song. I got my bitch in. That's good enough.

I think your dad's vocals could be less buried by the guitar. He's got a good voice. Probably a bit better equing on his vox would help too.

I'd give this song a 9 for the equing, but I bitched it up on those points enough, so overall a... I know it's hard to believe I'd do this... a 10!

TwilightNecrosis responds:

WHOA, STOP THE PRESSES!!!

...

Okay, for real though, the lyrics aren't mine. They were written by EternalReich (who is amazing, by the way). However, the flow is all mine, pretty much.
I didn't even touch the EQ on Dad's tracks. I just let him sing. If I were to go back and remix it, I'd probably boost up his tracks a little louder, and maybe do a little EQ work, but really his voice is just that good - it didn't need any EQ at all.
Thanks for the review and (OMG) 10.
You rock!

[Say Goodnight (vocals)]

I'm not familiar with the original

Just wanted to tell you what your clean vocal quality could sound like with a little practice in breathing and abdominal strength Check out Savatage. Like their song Edge of Thorns. The video can be found on the obvious site that I won't mention or promote here.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

Okay man, I'll get on *cough*that site*cough* and look it up later.

[A Metal Loop]

reviewing the tone

The tone is good, but the harmonic doesn't have enough treble to it. Other than that it's PHAT!

You're a good drum programmer too.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

Yeah, I was going for a really fat, nasty sound with this one.
Trying to play technical death metal with that tone woud yield a big pile of mud, lawl.
I'm actually working on a good tech. tone right now, and I think I just about have it nailed.
And man, it's crunchy.

[Realization of All (drums)]

bang bang bang

I'd say to add in more cymbal work toward the first 1/4 of the song. I'd think more fills would come in with some guitar work too. On the right path though.

Gave it a 7 to leave room for growth.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

Cool, that's exactly the kind of review I was looking for. Will do.
\m/

[For Whom the Bell Tolls (dffv)]

I think it fell flat.

The "bell" sounds out of tune. A bit sharp?

Hmmm. I don't think I'm into the death-esque vox here. Maybe the backing ones. Have you tried that? Clean vox main but keep the death-esque backing ones remain?

I'm going to have to deduct pointage based on an overall standpoint.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

I was experimenting, lawl.
And the 'bell' isn't mine, this was a backing track originally submitted by speedmetalmessiah (who is awesome, by the way). All I did were the vox. (And for the record, I agree, the bell is sharp.)
I actually sang it clean the first time around, and all the reviews said 'It's not grungy enough, wahhh' so I said 'okay' and deleted it, and submitted this one instead.
So, deducted 4 for weird vocal panning? Gotcha. Might correct at some point.

[The High-Gain Blues]

Not one for the blues...

But your solos are jammin'! Maybe a bit too quiet in a few spots, but that aside. Good equing.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

Thanks for the review. Yeah, I tend to mix parts that should be loud a little too quiet, but I'm trying to break that habit.
Glad you liked!

[Obliterate (vox)]

Fuck you? No! Fuck me! Wait, Damn it!

Bad ass drum intro. Great vox starting out with riffs. The subject-matter of the lyrics aren't something I could listen to much of; I usually need something to ponder to keep interest; but then again... 10mins. will be considered.

Your vocals fit into the song good. The tone of your voice is commendable.

Overall, good job. I'm going to minus 1 point for lyrical content. And I'm gonna download it.

TwilightNecrosis responds:

Yeah, this is definitely not a 'pondering' type of song. Then again, it doesn't have to be.
If Hatebreed can make millions writing songs like this, then that's gotta say something.
Then again, if all I had to listen to was this type of song, I'd go crazy. But they're fun every once in a while.
Metal forever! \m/

[Golden Fjord]

Promising

Very catchy beginning. Good flow into the second riff. I like the off-time riff next, but the drums seem to be too loose for the part. Maybe try to stick the drums more with the guitar part then. Other than that the splash cymbal is overused. Use a crash cymbal in some of the parts to add variety. Pretty cool ending/fade out.

I'd say clean it up a bit with my suggestions at least and the song will be enhanced. Definitely would get a higher rating then. It's a high 7 right now. Maybe 7.75, but I'm rounding down.

Any vox?

PenguinBomb responds:

haha yah I keep getting criticisms on my splash, so undoubtedly I'll be changing that in the future. And yah this is the first song I've recorded in a tuning as low as Bb, so I wasn't exactly sure how to mix it, as a result it's a little bit muddy. As for vox, I don't do 'em so that's up to others :D

[Darkness -BG]

returning the favor

I agree with B-M-I that this would make a great intro. You'd have to give it a bit more punch at the :37 second mark though by losing the "Nothing Else Matters" feel and giving it a little more orchestration to build into a full-out heavy song.

loansindi responds:

I've actually recently started revamping this theme, there may be a new version before too long.

Orchestration isn't likely, as all I've got is guitar and bass.

[Afternoon Delight]

I loved this!

This is great! I'm downloading it. It's got such a great feeling.