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2017/04/12 04:55:00
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
They provided the soundtrack to a lot of my games back when
The Viletide: Daemons of Nurgle/Deathguard: 7400 pts
Disclples of the Dragon - Ad Mech - about 2000 pts
GSC - about 2000 Pts
Rhulic Mercs - um...many...
Circle Oroboros - 300 Pts or so
Menoth - 300+ pts
2017/04/12 05:45:35
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Bolt Thrower - but admittedly it's the only one I've actually seen or heard and own any records of. D-Rok rings a bell in that I probably saw an advert in some old White Dwarf, but I never got the record.
2017/04/12 06:18:14
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Thanks to this thread I listened to some Bolt Thrower for the first, and only time. Awful.
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2017/04/13 18:50:00
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Orlanth wrote: Thanks to this thread I listened to some Bolt Thrower for the first, and only time. Awful.
I assume you are not a fan of the genre in general because they are pretty decent.
I would be surprised to find someone who digs Suffocation or Obituary and who also dislikes Bolt Thrower.
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2017/04/14 10:21:00
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Orlanth wrote: Thanks to this thread I listened to some Bolt Thrower for the first, and only time. Awful.
I assume you are not a fan of the genre in general because they are pretty decent.
I would be surprised to find someone who digs Suffocation or Obituary and who also dislikes Bolt Thrower.
You are correct there, it was same old schtick: Get a permanent wracking cough and a black t-shirt, then 'sing' while trying to swallow the microphone, while guitarists line up for rank bonus and play the same riff over and over again under their long hair backed up by wall sized speakers. Lighting optional and not recommended.
Not a fan. So much prefer quality metal acts like G'n'R or Iron Maiden.
n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion.
2017/04/14 10:45:47
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Bolt Thrower mostly because GW actually did do some of the album artwork for them, and they acknowledge Warhammer is gave them there early inspirations. Sad that they disbanded a few years back after their long time drummer died unexpectedly.
2017/05/16 00:08:56
Subject: Re:Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Sabaton all the way (granted it isn't about 40k, but they fit so well).
Funnily enough listening to a Steel Legion Tribute with Sabaton's Wehrmacht when I found this thread.
"Enemies of the Imperium, hear me. You have come here to die. The Immortal Emperor is with us and we are invincible. His soldiers will strike you down. His war machines will crush you under their treads. His mighty guns will bring the very sky crashing down upon you. You cannot win. The Emperor has given us His greatest weapon to wield. So make yourselves ready. We are the First Kronus Regiment, and today is our Victory Day. " - Governor-Militant Lukas Alexander, Commander 1st Kronus Regiment
2017/09/19 13:59:44
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Bolt Thrower. Those Once Loyal is actually a really great album for when I'm in the mood for that style of music. Admittedly, it's definitely not for everyone and I can't listen to it every day, but when the urge strikes I'm happy to fire up "When Cannons Fade" and paint Basilisks.
2017/09/19 16:27:02
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Bolt Thrower are the only one with legitimately good tunes, in my book. Also absolutely top characters - dealt with them in a few capacities over the years putting on metal shows and festivals and I couldn't say a bad word about them. Well, other than their being a nightmare to actually convince to play at anything...
2017/09/19 17:01:48
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Orlanth wrote: Thanks to this thread I listened to some Bolt Thrower for the first, and only time. Awful.
I assume you are not a fan of the genre in general because they are pretty decent.
I would be surprised to find someone who digs Suffocation or Obituary and who also dislikes Bolt Thrower.
I grew up listening to hardcore. I saw Minor Threat at Wallys in south Bethlehem, pa in October of 81. I also listened to quite alot of death metal. Big fan of Death and Napalm Death. Slayer is one of my favorite bands. And I too still have my flexie disk From White Dwarf.
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2017/11/21 10:46:16
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
While not explicitly about 40K, these guys are very obviously inspired by the lore. Heroic power metal.
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2018/05/27 17:23:22
Subject: Re:Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Dunno whether that's a "band" actually but in none metal stuff I came across "Galaxy aflame", which is sweet to listen to in my opinion. Bolt thrower is way too old fashioned for me.
But I voted HMkids cause they have some in Russian.
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40k: Necrons/Imperial Guard/ Space marines
Bolt Action: Germany/ USA
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2018/06/28 12:09:02
Subject: Best band that sings about Warhammer 40,000?
Orlanth wrote: Thanks to this thread I listened to some Bolt Thrower for the first, and only time. Awful.
I assume you are not a fan of the genre in general because they are pretty decent.
I would be surprised to find someone who digs Suffocation or Obituary and who also dislikes Bolt Thrower.
You are correct there, it was same old schtick: Get a permanent wracking cough and a black t-shirt, then 'sing' while trying to swallow the microphone, while guitarists line up for rank bonus and play the same riff over and over again under their long hair backed up by wall sized speakers. Lighting optional and not recommended.
Not a fan. So much prefer quality metal acts like G'n'R or Iron Maiden.
HAHAHAHA, What? G'n'R isn't metal.
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Beardzerker wrote: Come on ladz is dis or is dis not dakka dakka where iz da gof rockers?sorry cant post a link to you tube atm
Also it is interesting to note that out of all of the bands you can choose from in the Poll, only one is named after an actual production miniature from Games Workshop
Also early in Warhammer Fantasy Battle, many races had access to the Bolt Thrower as a Siege Weapon, not just Elves; there was a metal Dwarf bolt thrower sculpted in fantastic detail courtesy of Marauder Miniatures
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Bolt Thrower! Mostly because I got to see them live twice at the same fest before they broke up. Sabbat (UK) are sick too, those first two albums are classic though I don't think warhammer inspired.