Comments on: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD’S HERE WAITS THY DOOM: AT HOME IN A RECORD COLLECTION IN 2009… OR 1979

By: tenchimyo

tenchimyo — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:36:21 +0000

I disagree with this high rating for this album

I thought it was rather samey sounding. :/ Not bad, but nothing really worth repeated listens. Their last 2 were superior, IMO.

Potential there, still.

By: JJ Cappa

JJ Cappa — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:28:11 +0000

No, it’s an accurate description.

I definitely think there’s a little something missing, but I always thought Jamie sang a bit to much. I’ll miss some of the harmonies though, they don’t use screams enough on the new album (and as a general rule I dislike scream vocals, so it’s kinda shocking).

By: JJ Cappa

JJ Cappa — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:25:08 +0000

The problem is, the statement about “no original members” isn’t completely accurate.

The band formed in 1999 with only Jamie Hooper singing, but Cam Pipes put down his first recordings with the band in 2001 when their second EP came out. There first EP was even more of a demo than the 2001 release. Cam Pipes has sung on every full length release, and I would almost guarantee if you heard pre-Pipes 3iob, you might not even recognize it (I haven’t, but Pipes falsetto really defines the band for me, so I think it would be odd without).

In interviews, Cam has been called “the only original member” left and doesn’t make any efforts to refute that. It’s not like he replaced someone who left. He joined while they were still making demos to fill out the sound/round out the group. Are we gonna say he’s not an original member because he missed the first demo? I don’t think so. They are still 3iob, they just focus more on Pipes’ pipes now.

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By: Metal Fuckin' Dave

Metal Fuckin' Dave — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:01:16 +0000

I think Fire up the Blades is the best album BY FAR from this band. Why the hate?

By: Ryd1ZZ

Ryd1ZZ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:48:53 +0000

Agree 100%

By: attackmole

attackmole — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:36:18 +0000

Dude, the shitty core vocalist in the back was always the worst part of their sound. Good riddance.

By: Virk

Virk — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:18:01 +0000

Completely agree with Cougar Party, Fire up the Blades is their best. The opening three tracks on that, not including the intro, are the best songs they’ve written IMO. Haven’t had a chance to listen to the new album yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Will definitely miss Hooper’s vocals though.

By: SourDeez

SourDeez — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:11:28 +0000

I’m not surprised that Jamie Hooper ruined his throat. His style of vocals, while badass, are actually the worst kind for your voice, worse that death metal or black metal. He sang with his throat a lot, which is completely improper but sounds fucking awesome. I’m bummed he’s not on the new album, 3 Inches has always been one of the only “Swords and Armor” type metal bands that I could get into, and I think that has a lot to do with the duel vocals. And yes I know how to spell “dual”, it’s just a terrible pun.

By: Me

Me — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:59:27 +0000

Advance and Vanquish is a killer album that I still spin (not literally.. I have an Ipod). Fire Up The Blades is decent, not amazing though. Will pick up this new one.

By: Caspar Colderson

Caspar Colderson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:39:49 +0000

sorry for my lack of knowledge about this band, I didn’t really got further through the article than the point where it said “no original members left”. I just felt like sharing my opinion on this particular subject… (although i meant a new contract under a new NAME . Lamb of God just got a new contract, too, bands do that everyday).

By: stu1

stu1 — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:21:00 +0000

Ummm, they do have a new contract.

By: cougar party

cougar party — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:15:33 +0000

That’s funny. I also really enjoyed Fire up the Blades. Most people I know that listen to this band cite that album as their favorite. However, most reviews I read about them say it’s their worst record. I just don’t get it. The production was great and songs like Night Marauders, Goatriders Horde, and Trial of Champions are instant classics in my opinion.

Production wise, the new album is 180 degrees from Fire up the Blades. It has a much more classic metal feel, like an old Judas Priest or Dio album. At first it through me off a little, but after a few spins I fell in love with it. Great record.

By: \m/Eluveitie\m/

\m/Eluveitie\m/ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:10:14 +0000

This band kicks ass and I can’t wait to get this record

By: Double D

Double D — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:07:53 +0000

You can’t beat a line like, “Enemies of metal, your death is our reward!”. Jokey or not…

By: Andy Synn

Andy Synn — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:04:26 +0000

I am quite a bit disappointed with this release, as i’ve really enjoyed and appreciated all their releases so far. This one seems a lot more “rock” in tone and style than their previous stuff and I guess that my expectations being different have contributed to my being disappointed somewhat.

Still, have no problem with the band just because they release what I would consider one lackluster record. Not going to be going out and burning their cds (stacked in the shape of a tiny church).

I also thought Fire Up The Blades was their best, so perhaps there’s just something wrong with me…

By: MetalMatt

MetalMatt — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:29:44 +0000

It didn’t blow me away on first listen. I guess I miss the screams. Truth be told, I was listening to it in my van with 2 kids in the back that said it was too loud. Louder listens always yield better results. Maybe I’ll give it another go with the headphones after the kiddies are in bed.
3IOB are coming to my town with Arise & Ruin and I’m gonna miss it. Damn work!

By: Che Guitarra

Che Guitarra — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:09:44 +0000

First time I heard Deadly Sinners, my buddy started laughing at this “Joke Band.” I went out and bought the record! I thought the song was huge and that the album was pure metal without any gimmicks… aside from all the Dungeons and Dragons-type references. But I know cat’s like that! Ain’t nuthin’ wrong with a little D&D! This is a great band that makes great music (Ok, wasn’t too impressed with Fire Up the Blades, but it was still better than a lot of other stuff that came out around the same time) and is just pure metal!

By: alliaphagist

alliaphagist — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:50:55 +0000

I’ve only given the album one listen through so far, but I think it’s my favorite.

By: metalguy

metalguy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:46:08 +0000

does anyone else think the highs sound a little warped?

By: Whoa

Whoa — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:26:18 +0000

“Recording the first album without a previous vocalist is usually a curse on a band’s sound, cred, and whatever dork-speak you want to talk about the guys that spout, “Well, their first X number of records where good at least” (where X equals how awesome you are at liking metal, hardcore, and the heavier side of the musical spectrum), right?”

This sentence hurt my brain.