GREATEST METAL ALBUM CUP - Winner: Iron Maiden - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son!
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Magnus
Pica Serdica
Well at least it's one upset instead of three, no?Three of my nominations gone in one round.
Shmoolikipod
Stranger to the Light
Different strokes. I don't get it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Magnus
Pica Serdica
For a split second I thought I had somehow learnt reading Hebrew for I certainly understood the message.
Saapanael
Ancient Mariner
Yeah but we’re all upset whenever one of your nominations enters the round.
Magnus
Pica Serdica
Phew, that's a relief. I'd never have guessed.
Jer
A window to the west, a blazing star above
This may sound ironic coming from me, but let’s cut the poor guy some slack. Politeness is baked into Canadian DNA in a way that people from other places can’t fully appreciate, and I’m sure it’s frustrating to deal with relative barbarians on a regular basis.
Loosey’s put a lot of effort into running this game, and he just wants people to enjoy themselves. Yes, he had a less-than-awesome moment, which we’re all entitled to now and then. His disapproval of how I or Judas talk about things doesn’t affect my appreciation for what he’s doing here, and whatever philosophical arguments we may have doesn’t mean that I have any problem at all with him as a person. Blunt debate is just that — blunt debate. It’s not personal.
When Jer comes in with the most reasonable and level headed response, you know things have really gone topsy-turvy around here. 
With that being said, I think it is time to move on from this one. The appropriate parties have been in touch through PM and everyone has had a chance to cool off.
With that being said, I think it is time to move on from this one. The appropriate parties have been in touch through PM and everyone has had a chance to cool off.
Magnus
Pica Serdica
Jer baby, I said what I felt I had to say and moved on.
Of course I appreciate everything LC has done and will do. Of course everyone has their moments. Of course it's not personal, I would have reacted the same, whoever the poster.
How about moving on and refraining from gloating or patronizing.
MrKnickerbocker
clap hands
Ghost Reveries joins The Odyssey, Symbol of Salvation, and Apex in the Unjustified Losses Camp. Maybe we’ll get lucky and they’ll form a wild card militia and storm the GMAC in the name of truth and justice right before a winner is crowned!
Jer
A window to the west, a blazing star above
Detective Beauregard
Leviathan of Doggerland
It's sad that Opeth and Nightwish are going to lose this one, but at least the latter is losing to a great album. Symphony X winning, though, makes me fuzzy inside.
Diesel 11
As you scream into the web of silence...
Yeah, it takes the sting out of it. Firepower is truly a — dare I say it — heavy metal masterpiece.
Ages since I listened to Firepower. I'm enjoying it all over again now.
Hey guys,
I was wrong to act the way I did the other day towards Judas - lashing out like that was below the standards I set for myself in this community. While there are reasons - which I won't share publicly, though people are welcome to reach out - please know that I am ashamed to have been so openly frustrated. I deeply and sincerely apologize to Judas and the community. I'm sorry, and I'll do better.
My ask as we continue this game is that we consider other people's opinions. Music is very personal for a lot of people, and while I - and others - know that most opinions shared here are done so with the right spirit, the words don't always convey that. A little tact can change a statement that appears dismissive into one that is merely opinion.
Anyway, I'll get this game back on track now.
Thanks,
LC
I was wrong to act the way I did the other day towards Judas - lashing out like that was below the standards I set for myself in this community. While there are reasons - which I won't share publicly, though people are welcome to reach out - please know that I am ashamed to have been so openly frustrated. I deeply and sincerely apologize to Judas and the community. I'm sorry, and I'll do better.
My ask as we continue this game is that we consider other people's opinions. Music is very personal for a lot of people, and while I - and others - know that most opinions shared here are done so with the right spirit, the words don't always convey that. A little tact can change a statement that appears dismissive into one that is merely opinion.
Anyway, I'll get this game back on track now.
Thanks,
LC
Running Wild defeats Immortal, who are eliminated. Dream Theater awaits.
Gamma Ray beats Opeth in what I consider a massively surprising upset. Opeth returns in Match 30.
Judas Priest overwhelms Nightwish, to finish their GMAC appearances.
Finally, Symphony X beats Dream Theater, who still have tons and tons of albums to come. Well, four.
Gamma Ray beats Opeth in what I consider a massively surprising upset. Opeth returns in Match 30.
Judas Priest overwhelms Nightwish, to finish their GMAC appearances.
Finally, Symphony X beats Dream Theater, who still have tons and tons of albums to come. Well, four.
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Iron Maiden - Dance of Death (2003) How it got here List entries: n/a Maidenfans Nominators: @Black Wizard Previous Rounds: League 14: Defeated King Diamond - Conspiracy 21-9. League 13: Defeated Samson - Head On 21-6. League 12: Defeated Ghost - Prequelle 15-7. League 11: Defeated Arcturus - La Masquerade Infernale 18-7. League 10: Defeated Rammstein - Reise Reise 24-6. League 9: Defeated Amaranthe - The Nexus 22-1. League 8: Defeated Epica - The Holographic Principle 20-7. League 7: Defeated Saxon - Unleash the Beast 21-6. League 6: Defeated Blaze Bayley - Blood and Belief 20-10. League 5: Defeated Van Halen - 1984 17-14. |
Opeth - Still Life (1999) How it got here List entries: Metal Kingdom 97 Maidenfans Nominators: @Collin, @Midnight, @MrKnickerbocker, @Night Prowler, @Shmoolikipod, @The Flash | |
| League 4 - Match 30 | vs. |
UFO - Lights Out (1977) How it got here List entries: Metalstorm 91 Maidenfans Nominators: @Poto Previous Rounds: League 5: Defeated Ghost - Meliora 18-13. |
Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings (1995) How it got here List entries: Metalstorm 88 Maidenfans Nominators: @Forostar, @Mosh, @Perun | |
| League 4 - Match 31 | vs. |
Motörhead - Inferno (2004) How it got here List entries: Metalstorm 62 Maidenfans Nominators: @Dityn DJ James Previous Rounds: League 5: Defeated Amon Amarth - With Oden On Our Side 20-10. |
Stratovarius - Visions (1997) How it got here List entries: Metal Kingdom 29 Maidenfans Nominators: @KidInTheDark666, @Night Prowler | |
| League 4 - Match 32 | vs. |
Rush - Hemispheres (1978) How it got here List entries: n/a Maidenfans Nominators: @Midnight Previous Rounds: League 10: Defeated Rush - Permanent Waves 15-11. League 9: Defeated Rosetta - Wake/Lift 19-3. League 8: Defeated The Michael Schenker Group - The Michael Schenker Group 19-8. League 7: Defeated Gojira - Magma 20-5. League 6: Defeated Rush - Clockwork Angels 15-12. League 5: Defeated Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion 17-12. |