Their first album was 2014, and 2nd was 2017.. 3 year intervals would mean: 2020 is album #3. Let's gooo
Edit: Wow, this blew up! Well, since a couple people have theory crafted their new skins here's mine: Morgana and Yorick (or Garen for a new member) as co-lead singers, Kayn on guitar, Darius on bass, and Ekko on drums. Definitely interested in more people's theory crafting too!
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Jorn does what Jorn wants, and if Jorn doesn't want to do any more Pentakill (as he has said in the past) he won't.
He said that? Huh.
hol'up. Is this you confirming?
I meaaan yeah we are definitely gonna do another album of sorts. Question is when. Everyone’s excited about getting back into it though.
That's great news! Anything else you can say about the upcoming album?
So far it’s just a thought. :) I think we’ll wanna make sure we capture the essence of Pentakill and keep things melodic and accessible, that was always the goal. At the same time, add something new to it. I think on this next one we would likely try to add some new talent to the group. The most important thing is the passion. Metalheads are a certain breed. :)
Usually we come up with a list of metal sub genres that we want to make sure we cover. Like on the first one, we knew we wanted to have something kind of classic and anthemic (lightbringer), something fast and fun (deathfire), something djenty (ohmwrecker), etc— so we gotta find what’s “next” for us to explore. Strong melodies is always at the core. Too much metal is just a bunch of effing distorted noise these days.
Show me some 80's style pentakill ala black sabbath or maiden
You know, that would certainly be fun. You could argue that parts of lightbringer are in that realm, but we could certainly go further and embrace the “riffiness” (good god is that a word) a bit more.
More progressive metal uwu
I wouldn't mind the female vocalist on Tear of the Goddess being brought back to voice Kayle. Her voice is godly.
Yeah she’s fantastic. Saw her life a few months ago. So solid. Prog metal is in an interesting space these days, cos it can go in super melodic directions or go in a much more aggressive direction. What’s your favorite prog metal bands these days ? Or even songs? I’ve been waiting for a new Symphony X album for such a long time, agh.
Dont forget Sabaton's History Lesson genre!
Hahaha yes. Man it’s a brilliant concept.
Don't forget to consider the best drummer material you could have for Pentakill 3. The infamours Zaunite crabman: Urgot. 6 legs surely can rival Olaf's skills.
You know I never thought of that... blast beats at an entirely new level!
Right now, I'm listening to TesseracT. Sonder is one of my favourite albums of theirs just behind Altered State. The way that their songs are mixed and are melodically focused around the bass just reels me in.
Aside from that, I do enjoy more aggressive and heavier bands like SikTh, Vildhjarta and Meshuggah, instrumental bands like Animals as Leaders and even some progressive metalcore bands like Erra, Shokran or Invent, Animate.
I honestly love how diverse the genre is. There is quite literally something for everyone.
I'm still waiting for Animals as Leaders' next album. So I feel you there.
Tesseract is amazing. Every album so far. Probably best production these days, totally agree with you.
Yeah there’s a lot to explore in this genre. I gotta think about that some more. But agree with you on how diverse and open for innovation it is
I think Periphery’s last album was super interesting to listen to as it took things in a more prog direction, particularly because it showed that “prog” can incorporate plenty more stylistic origins into itself than you might assume at first listen. Satellites and Garden In The Bones are particular standouts in that regard!
Yeah they have been always pushing themselves to venture out which I admire. Though I will say that they kind of lost me 1-2 albums ago when they stopped embracing their melodic talent and focused more on crazy syncopation and nothing but screams and growls, which just isn’t my thing. But it definitely seems like their fan base loves it.
Progressive metal would be a super nice way to go, since it can be super melodical and accessible too. The most inspiring band that would fit the theme and is crazy enough to be into it would definitely be Devin Townsend Project!
Man I love Devin Townsend! That last album had so many good songs. Insane. Rare that I like so many songs of an album
I would love to hear some symphonic metal. Definitely one of the most melodic sub genres. And it is bad-ass for music videos.
Yah I’ve been listening to Kamelot a ton. I suppose that’s more power metal, but some of their songs branch into symphonic and man I love it.
Any chances of a symphonic death metal song or two? Something à la Imperial Circus Dead Decadence or Fleshgod Apocalypse? I've always been a fan of the way the growls juxtapose with the music and clean vocals and the only thing lacking from the Pentakill discography are some nice growls :)
I would love to explore that but my worry is always that it might scare some peeps off.
You know, there of been so many people that approached me and said that they never listen to any metal, but they really love pentakill, and suddenly they are on a metal deep dive. I think that’s so wonderful because metal needs the love. I like pentakill as a gateway into metal for a broader audience.
Are there any growly songs or bands that you think may not be as jarring for nonmetal peeps?
What about the style of tool?
Certainly possible!! Though it’s so unique, It can easily sound like we’re ripping them off.
If we could get some hurdy gurdy that would be great :p
Damn yeah we haven’t done Celtic or folk metal yet. Maybe it’s time!!!
Would love to see a song or two in the cheesy power metal style like Gloryhammer or Powerwolf.
Also perhaps one with heavy vocal work like Blind Guardian is well known for?
Yeah totally !!! I love that genre so much right now. I used to think it’s cheesy but now I just love it, I don’t know why.
I mean I'm a huge fan of Avantasia so you nailed it from the get go for me. With Kayle in the band it could be nice to take on some Nightwish like elements (Floor Jansen is a god damned goddess and I love the folky elements.)
I feel like Grrovy Zilean could totally add a Rush like Vibe as a guest on a track?
Gothic Aphelios could let you take a Cradle of Filth like route.
Darius might be a good shout as a Hardcore vocalist?
In terms of other bands, I think we totally need a Ska band with Bard, Zoe, Zac, Nunu, Shaco and Rakan.
I'd also love to see an Industrial Band (or Tanz Metal) with Urgot (Vocals), Alistair (Drums) , Heimerdinger (Keys), Jax (Guitar) and Jace, (Bass)
Visual Kei is also an easy one (Gackt as Jhin anyone?), Jhin, Aphelios, Diana, Irelia and Karma?
Man, I’ve been listening to Gackt, MUCC, dir en grey, girugamesh etc for so many years, having a pentakill song with a Japanese singer could be veeeeeery interesting.
Damn I feel like I gotta start writing a playlist down after getting all these recommendations...
I really see Urgot as a vocalist in the style of Til Lindeman myself. Breathy and deep.
Same. type o negative comes to mind
Hey, that's me!
I wasn't into metal but the first album was great. I managed to branch from there to Blind Guardian and Angra and the stuff's really growing on me.
That’s awesome to hear!!! :) this is the kind of stuff that gets me really pumped and makes me wanna do more
I'd like to hear some progressive rock/metal.
( can you please bring John Petrucci aboard?)
also, don't you dare make Pentakill Akali..
I don't know if he'd wanna make music with a bunch of vidya game nerds ;P
Have you thought of Symphonic Death Metal with deep growls and energetic chorus like Soilwork, Scar Symmetry, or Sonic Syndicate?
yeah, soilwork has always been a cool combo of hard riffs and melodic elements that I enjoyed. it's a good reference.
Hmm not sure I follow you with that line of thought actually, considering their first album and how delving into more syncopated rhythms and heavy vocals was standard for them, that being said I haven’t listened to the Juggernaut albums too much. Plus this album is probably their most melodic album yet! It’s Only Smiles has some wonderful little vocal lines throughout for instance.
ohh maybe i missed the last one. to me the riffs just became a lot more technical over time, especially after Periphery II. Drum parts became alot more progressive -- which is cool, but they less and less wrote songs that you can nod your head to -- if that makes sense. everything starting with juggernaut wasn't my thing anymore. maybe i gotta check out the latest one!
How likely is it for you to explore some orchestral metal? I think that would be pretty neat.
i think chances are veeery high.
I’d definitely do that :) I was mainly caught on their first album - All New Materials is probably my all time favourite riff thinking about it - so I’m not the most knowledgable on Periphery’s other stuff unless it’s their bigger hits like Marigold or Scarlet, however Periphery IV has really brought me back into the fold. Misha showing his guitar tone is still up there with the greats all throughout.
I also think Periphery slowly started writing songs that actually fit their vocals? As far as I’m aware, their first album was written with another singer and that affected the writing process obviously. This last album’s got some cracking vocals.
damn that sounds awesome. i gotta check that out.
When you say to add new talents do you mean irl or ingame? :P
irl :X
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