Anyone here into this band?

I didn't used to like them years ago - but I seen them live a few weeks back and was completely blown away by them. I picked up their latest album, "Threads of Life" - and was pleasantly surprised in it. Gone was the boring metalcore - and in were thrashy, catchy songs.

Really this band has become a driving force in the modern thrash scene. Brain Fair stated that they were going in a thrash direction when I seen them live - so this is great to me (as I love thrash and am not very into metalcore).

Who else likes this band? What do you think of "Threads of Life"?

try this one...
http://www.heartofmetal.net/Heart-Of-Metal-f1/Shadows-Fall-t693.htm?highlight=shadows+fall

Cool thanks!

By the way, I noticed that thread is pretty old. Like from last April.

Is it okay to start new threads on same topics if it's been a while since they were last discussed?

Just trying to learn the rules around here.

probably, but one of the big dogs can give you a definite answer. either way, my opinion is the same as it was then. just for your reference.

Right on! Appreciated!

I don't mind if you do. If it's old, don't worry about dredging it up. Probably should have been moved when it went inactive, but ya can't catch 'em all!

Yes, that makes sense.

But what about when people change their opinion on certain albums? That does happen over the months.

Not trying to argue or anything.

me too, nothing like pulling a 180 on yourself. who knows, maybe one day i'll think that Def Leppard is teh rulez!. i'll just dig up an old Eyesore thread & let everyone know.

Getting back on topic, yes Blackie, I like Shadows Fall. When I 1st heard them, I didn't care for them. Didn't care for the metalcore-tendencies and harsh vocals. But as they seem to be progressing into more thrash-oriented material and splitting between the harsh & clean vocals, I'm digging them.

I see it differently, I never thought they were really metalcore back when they started, but now I think they've embraced that cookie-cutter metalcore style (harsh verse, clean chorus, breakdown, possible solo, etc.).

I like Shadows Fall. Got to catch them live a few times and never saw them put on a bad performance.

Ult - that's just it. Their new stuff is not metalcore! I didn't care for their stuff around 2000 either. That was straight out metalcore. Their new stuff is modern thrash.

Man, there are solos in every song on "Threads of Life"! Some of the solos remind me of 'Practice What You Preach' era Testament. Some of the vocal harmonies remind me of old Testament too. Ult, I honestly think you would like their new one.

Well you know I like them Allen.