Funny you would  mention that, HB. I finally listened to the new material over on AP, with an ear towards doing some of it this time but I find I may need MM with me to do this right. I mean, I have some tremendous inspiration from the music and I did hum a few bars of melody and start some lyrics but the breaks need to be changed or something. It is very difficult to do without Phil here.

I figure I can get a basic melody written and do some lyrics but I do not know if we can get it refined enough in the time I am there. Let's hope so!

		Head banger wrote:
		the original is definatly worthy of remembering.  a couple of original peices on the new one please.

I tink we discussed the SPEED of that tune on the phone and my inability to "hang" with it!!!

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		Ah yes! Wheels of Fire is certainly a lock. I did mention Hellrider to MM over the weekend. I would like to do that one. As far as the Nostradamus tunes, I would like to try one or two. Actually, I would LOVE to try to do the "opera" stuff on the Nostradamus cut! HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you imagine??? HAHAHAHAHAHAAA!! I like Starbreaker, too. I think we should put that one on the list!!! Keep 'em coming, gang!!!!!!!

Wheels of fire is already recorded!!!

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		Touch of Evil is on the short list. We really want to do it. Of course, we will have to do it more like they do on the Rising in the East DVD since I cannot sing high enough for the original version. It is definitely one we plan to do.      Head banger wrote: sweet.  I vote for touch of evil, blood red skies.  I know they have effects you cant do, so what.      Deep Freeze wrote: Well gang, the time has come! I spoke with MM on the phone this past weekend and we have decided to move forward with the new album. I am planning to fly to NY and do the vocals for about twenty to twenty five Priest songs. Our hope is that we can record enough material for TWO albums and then put them out at different times. We plan to have the same band members so you can expect the same sound. Then again, I do hope to improve on our last endeavor!!! ANYWAY, we are discussing which songs to record and we would like your participation just as we did last time. We want a wide variety and NOTHING is "off limits", just try to remember my vocal limitations!!! So, let's get posting! Give us your suggestions. The Princess has blessed my trip!!!! I will be in NY in early November or December, depending on air fare. The new album should be ready for release after the New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAH MELTDOWN BRING IT ON MAN.looking forward to it

		METAL MELTDOWN wrote:
		I have one that I will, maybe, get on by the end of the week with an even faster tempo that that one!  Not all that used to playing at this tempo and its working me to death!! lol.  I will keep you posted.....      hellrider 31038 wrote: track 2  smoking headbanging heavy met aaalll masterpiece      METAL MELTDOWN wrote: thanks dude..... OK I cut some of the bottom end and have re-posted the tunes on Acid Planet.   Please everyone let me know what you think.  Your opinions are important.........Again these are sans bass and vocals. Awaiting Freeze to write lyrics!!! track one....... http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1156882&T=1784 track two........  http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1156881&T=1556    (Quoting Message by hellrider 31038 from Wednesday, September 17, 2008 9:55:24 PM)   hellrider 31038 wrote:   hey meltdown that new one is a smoking headbanger man.yeah man i enjoyed that.      METAL MELTDOWN wrote:   A WORD OF CAUTION...IF YOU LISTEN TO THESE TURN YOUR BASS DOWN!! THEY WERE MIXED ON CRAPPY SPEAKERS AND WHEN I JUST LISTENED TO THIS IN MY TRUCK, I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA BLOW THE CONES OUT OF MY SPEAKERS!! I WILL RE-DO AND RE-POST.... Heres an upgrade to the last recording I posted.  I bumped up the tempo but there is an annoying click when you hear the bass drum in spots!! maybe its my computer, I dont know.  No bass on either or vocals.  Freeze has to write some lyrics for both of these!!!..... http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1156622&t=3316 Here is a brand new one.  Much faster than  the one above..... http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1156619&t=4898 Let me know what you think...... Edited at: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:04:15 PM Edited at: Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:54:42 AM

MM
You know,several  years ago a friends band was doing a gig and they had a issue with a mic for the guitar and they had no spares,so we ran him direct from his head a vinatge Randall RG 100 thru a 412 with the Randall Jaguar spkrs. decent tone for sure,but by going direct his distortion was so in your face intense,he swore to always go direct from there on out. He and the other guitarist started using those Hughes and Kettner red boxes instead of mics. The other guitarist was using a Peavey Triumph 120 head thru Peavey cabs,but I don`t know what type of spkrs were in those.

http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1156881&T=1556 just crank up the meeettt   tttaaalllll and the ideas (visions) will come

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		I am just getting started on them. Lots of ideas but nothing yet that thrills me.

Its all the ME20 and some effects I played with on Cubase....

		guitardude wrote:
		I had foergot to ask if it was mic`s or direct,but I guess you answered that one.How much of the distortion is the amp and how much and what setting on the ME-20?      METAL MELTDOWN wrote: Thanks,  it is a work in progress and I have to get a hold of a bass or bassist somewhere to fill in the bottom end.   I do have some ideas as far as the chorus is concerned to "spice" it up some but will take care of the in the finished product. I got lucky with the guitar tone.  I bought a Boss ME20 processor, run that thru my marshall with a cheap mic.  Had to record loud as hell to get a decent signal but it worked out good.  Didnt sound as good direct.......      guidogodoy wrote: Just heard it. You play well, MM. Then again, we all knew that about you. Personally, I liked when the tune got a bit faster. Just me own humble opinion but I wonder if you could throw a couple of triplets into that main chorus. Struck me as a bit "simple." Not that I could play any of it but, you know, perhaps you could spice it up a bit? Certainly a bass could help out here to get a "thicker" sound and also fill in a couple of gaps. Loved the tone of the guitar, btw. I only mention the above about the chorus because you asked for some opinions. Constructive criticism, if you will. However, overall did I liked it! More power to ya' bro. Wish I had half your talent. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear the finished product.      METAL MELTDOWN wrote: Hi all....Its been while sine I have been here but I have been poppin in to see what is happening.    Well, I spent some money on recording gizmos and software.  I have a test track that I have sent to Freeze for him to put some words to.  I would like your opinion on this tune.   Please keep in mind that this is not a finished track.  the solos need to be re-done and they were just one takers to establish where vocals should go.  there is no bass on here as well.  The drums are FL Studio "Fruty Loops" and not a real drummer.  Sounds good though!!   Let me know what you think..........Phil http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1151625&T=8252 Edited at: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 1:47:09 PM