Comments on: PROTEST THE HERO’S FORTRESS IS AN EARLY CONTENDER FOR BEST ALBUM OF 2008 http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/ Your source for heavy metal news, gossip, MP3s, and assorted idiocy. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:27:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: PROTEST THE HERO: EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIARY VIDEO! | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-227508 PROTEST THE HERO: EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIARY VIDEO! | MetalSucks Thu, 14 May 2009 19:30:32 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-227508 [...] the Hero (recipients of one of only two 5-out-of-5-horns ratings on MetalSucks ever) are currently out on the MetalSucks-sponsored “Heads Will Roll” [...] [...] the Hero (recipients of one of only two 5-out-of-5-horns ratings on MetalSucks ever) are currently out on the MetalSucks-sponsored “Heads Will Roll” [...]

]]> By: Firemonster http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-100805 Firemonster Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:38:31 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-100805 Definitely the best album of the year. Hands down. Definitely the best album of the year. Hands down.

]]> By: PROTEST THE HERO *FINALLY* JOIN A TOUR WORTH SEEING (PLUS FALL TOUR ROUNDUP) | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-95452 PROTEST THE HERO *FINALLY* JOIN A TOUR WORTH SEEING (PLUS FALL TOUR ROUNDUP) | MetalSucks Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:21:51 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-95452 [...] incredible early-2008 release Fortress for two months solid (culminating in my first ever 5 of 5 horns review), I was immediately let down by successive announcements that the band would be touring with shit [...] [...] incredible early-2008 release Fortress for two months solid (culminating in my first ever 5 of 5 horns review), I was immediately let down by successive announcements that the band would be touring with shit [...]

]]> By: REMIX PROTEST THE HERO, BE FAMOUS | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-52888 REMIX PROTEST THE HERO, BE FAMOUS | MetalSucks Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:47:43 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-52888 [...] the Hero’s “Sequoia Throne” from their excellent recent release Fortress (read my 5 out of 5 horns review). The winning mix (to be chosen by the band themselves) will be included in an iTunes bundle of the [...] [...] the Hero’s “Sequoia Throne” from their excellent recent release Fortress (read my 5 out of 5 horns review). The winning mix (to be chosen by the band themselves) will be included in an iTunes bundle of the [...]

]]> By: INTERVIEW WITH PROTEST THE HERO’S RODY WALKER | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-45102 INTERVIEW WITH PROTEST THE HERO’S RODY WALKER | MetalSucks Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:12:57 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-45102 [...] Fortress is, even at this early stage, in the running for my favorite album of 2008 (read my review). So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with vocalist Rody Walker, who, between the [...] [...] Fortress is, even at this early stage, in the running for my favorite album of 2008 (read my review). So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with vocalist Rody Walker, who, between the [...]

]]> By: WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE PROTEST THE HERO *TONIGHT* IN NYC! | MetalSucks http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36807 WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE PROTEST THE HERO *TONIGHT* IN NYC! | MetalSucks Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:06:53 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36807 [...] idea who Protest the Hero is? You’re a fool. Read our review of their recent masterpiece [...] [...] idea who Protest the Hero is? You’re a fool. Read our review of their recent masterpiece [...]

]]> By: christopher http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36675 christopher Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:53:32 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36675 i completely agree that protest is a great and influential band that is deff not getting its recognition (cuz most kids are wondering when the new Slipknot album is due out) but this band does have a "unique" sound (wich most bands are lacking in todays metal scene)-well i think one band that Protest The Hero will have a challenge with is a band known as the THE HUMAN ABSTRACT-(check out there album Nocturne)-you deff won't be dissapointed! i completely agree that protest is a great and influential band that is deff not getting its recognition (cuz most kids are wondering when the new Slipknot album is due out) but this band does have a “unique” sound (wich most bands are lacking in todays metal scene)-well i think one band that Protest The Hero will have a challenge with is a band known as the THE HUMAN ABSTRACT-(check out there album Nocturne)-you deff won’t be dissapointed!

]]> By: Wayne http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36634 Wayne Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:51:57 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36634 Great review, VN. This is a hell of a good album for sure. So far, my top pick of '08 is either Genghis Tron or the Sword album. Great review, VN. This is a hell of a good album for sure. So far, my top pick of ‘08 is either Genghis Tron or the Sword album.

]]> By: TJ http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36630 TJ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:46:39 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36630 Totally agree on this. One of the few albums that has been in a constant rotation for me lately. I played it for a few of my buddies, and they all seemed to like it. One of them described the band as sounding like an unholy union of the Red Chord and Coheed & Cambria. Totally agree on this. One of the few albums that has been in a constant rotation for me lately.

I played it for a few of my buddies, and they all seemed to like it. One of them described the band as sounding like an unholy union of the Red Chord and Coheed & Cambria.

]]> By: Aaron Cooper http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36590 Aaron Cooper Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:12:41 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36590 10 times all the way through?? Yipes... I've had it for 4 weeks and only made it through once! Guess I need to re-work my dynamic playlists so things like this show up more often. 10 times all the way through?? Yipes… I’ve had it for 4 weeks and only made it through once! Guess I need to re-work my dynamic playlists so things like this show up more often.

]]> By: vitruvianApe http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36585 vitruvianApe Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:17:17 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36585 I totally agree with this review, this album has rarely left my spinner since i bought it, thats right. . . I bought it. Also a rarity these days, but after the single dropped I knew the rest of it would be worth it. . .and i was not let down I totally agree with this review, this album has rarely left my spinner since i bought it, thats right. . . I bought it. Also a rarity these days, but after the single dropped I knew the rest of it would be worth it. . .and i was not let down

]]> By: Protest the Hero’s Fortress - early contender for best metal album of ‘08? « A Thinking Reed http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36547 Protest the Hero’s Fortress - early contender for best metal album of ‘08? « A Thinking Reed Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:18:56 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36547 [...] for best metal album of ‘08? February 21, 2008 I agree with pretty much every word of this review of Protest the Hero’s new album Fortress. I’ve been listeining to it pretty much [...] [...] for best metal album of ‘08? February 21, 2008 I agree with pretty much every word of this review of Protest the Hero’s new album Fortress. I’ve been listeining to it pretty much [...]

]]> By: joe http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36541 joe Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:28:38 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36541 the arrogance of this band's vocalist has always made me shy away from them. sure their guitar players are talented. but most of these kids are. however this review almost leads me to believe that the writer has never heard of the dear hunter, or some other prog emo band of that ilk. calling them a metal band is probably an insult to that singer, and to me as well. well, that's just my opinion. feel free to slag away, i'll just go back to listening to forbidden or something. i actually hope the new arsis album is the best of 2008, but you never know with those guys. the arrogance of this band’s vocalist has always made me shy away from them. sure their guitar players are talented. but most of these kids are. however this review almost leads me to believe that the writer has never heard of the dear hunter, or some other prog emo band of that ilk. calling them a metal band is probably an insult to that singer, and to me as well.

well, that’s just my opinion. feel free to slag away, i’ll just go back to listening to forbidden or something. i actually hope the new arsis album is the best of 2008, but you never know with those guys.

]]> By: Sammy http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36537 Sammy Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:20:55 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36537 Yes, you captured the essence with this phrase: "Protest the Hero have made music so stunningly complex seem so melodious and palatable is perhaps the most amazing thing about them". I would totally agree with that. How's this for an obscure comparison: it's almost as if '70s era Kansas has been reinvented with shred/core/experimental metal. Yes, you captured the essence with this phrase: “Protest the Hero have made music so stunningly complex seem so melodious and palatable is perhaps the most amazing thing about them”. I would totally agree with that. How’s this for an obscure comparison: it’s almost as if ’70s era Kansas has been reinvented with shred/core/experimental metal.

]]> By: Fink http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36533 Fink Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:04:30 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36533 Nice review. I'd say you captured what Protest the Hero is about really well, and that's not an easy thing to do. I still haven't given this album enough spins but I am very familiar with Kezia. You've inspired me to give it a listen on the train ride home. Nice review. I’d say you captured what Protest the Hero is about really well, and that’s not an easy thing to do.

I still haven’t given this album enough spins but I am very familiar with Kezia. You’ve inspired me to give it a listen on the train ride home.

]]> By: Dr. Satan http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/02/20/protest-the-heros-fortress-is-an-early-contender-for-best-album-of-2008/#comment-36526 Dr. Satan Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:40:25 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=3997#comment-36526 Sweet, I'll check it out. Sweet, I’ll check it out.

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