derthomas

derthomas, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

Alright folks, it is time for another #Metaljourney

This time I will do a chronological re-listen of all studio albums of a band I know very well, and which is without a doubt my favourite metal band:

the mighty Judas Priest 🤘

...hoping that some users will follow me on my journey (looking at you, @bestiaexmachina)

Kicking things off in the early 70s, here's Rocka Rolla:

🎵 One for the Road by #JudasPriest

https://song.link/y/5LVhsg3HzIo

derthomas, 1 year ago to random

Good morning folks!

After embarrassingly believing that Phantom of the Opera was on The Number Of The Beast yesterday, I have some #IronMaiden homework todo.

Now, I know Maiden quite OK, but it's not like I know every song on every album. I'll be working on that and will do another A-Z run, another #Metaljourney I guess 🤔

Kicking things off with #IronMaiden's 1980 self titled debut and this killer track:

👉 #Prowler

https://song.link/y/7DcVwd31uC0

#Nowplaying #TomsNowPlaying

derthomas, 3 months ago to random

I am a huge #Kreator fan.
I never listened to any of their pre "Violent Revolution" albums.

Is this a contradiction?

Well, I tell you one thing: it is reason enough for me to do another #Metaljourney 🤘

Is there a better song title than...

🎵 Endless Pain

...to kick this journey off? I think not.

https://song.link/y/O1TTLws7kjQ

And thanks to @Almoehi for requesting a Kreator Metaljourney!

#TomsMusic

derthomas, 11 months ago to random

I know nothing about #Immortal except this: Black Metal and Abbath.
Well this and that @Hadeur is nagging me for quite some time now to do an Immortal #Metaljourney 😉

His wish is granted, the time has finally come. I can hear the call of the Wintermoon already, so here we go:

#NowPlaying Immortal - The Call Of The Wintermoon

https://song.link/y/4FYOzCvreA8

Oh, and this will be my contribution to #BlackMetalMonday

derthomas, 10 months ago to random

Alright alright, I guess there's no way around a #ParadiseLost #Metaljourney

Since they have such an extensive catalogue I'll do things differently this time, allowing myself more time between the records so that I can catch up with other stuff as well.

I already started with their debut #LostParadise which was to my surprise a Death Metal record. A quite slow one, so I guess that's Death Doom then?

Verdict: 2,5/5 (solid, won't listen to it again)

https://album.link/at/i/158001881

derthomas, 1 year ago to random

It is settled, my next #Metaljourney will be #Saxon!

Oh boy, they have an extensive catalogue, I guess this will take ma a while. Nontheless, I will listen to all of their studio albums in chronological order, starting with their 1979 self titled debut #Saxon .

First note: Is it just me or does #StallionsOfTheHighway have a very Motörheady vibe?

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=uR2W4m5AlCg&feature=share

And here's the tag that I will use to mark my posts: #SexySaxon 🤘

derthomas, 1 year ago to random

Alright folks, it is time for a new #Metaljourney

The band I'm gonna chose might be a bit of a surprise for it will be Metallica.
Yes, #Metallica.

Why? Of course I know a lot of their songs but I never did a full listen of any album apart from MoP, Death Magnetic, Hardwired and most recently 72 Seasons.

It is time to change this, so buckle up and hit the lights 🤘

#Nowplaying Metallica - Hit the Lights

https://song.link/y/tBf1Obkp_1w

derthomas, 2 months ago to random

TesseracT seems to be a #MetalheadClub favourite and I know for sure that at least @vanessawynn and @thomas are huge fans.

I listened to their latest album, but it didn't really click.

So the question is: are they a #GrowerOrBlower ?

Welcome to my next #Metaljourney 🤘

Let's kick it off with #One and this song:

🎵 Lament
https://song.link/y/laIcNXtFLdM

1/n

#TomsMusic

derthomas, 2 months ago to random

1/n

The year is 1986 and #KingDiamond paints a #FatalPortrait

I wanted to do a King Diamond #Metaljourney ever since I started doing them, but there was always another band...

Last week @jessica suggested that I do King Diamond next, and who am I to disobey?

So, here we go:

🎵 The Candle
https://song.link/y/1ZBBmArXR9I

I love it already 🤘

#TomsMusic

derthomas, 4 months ago to random

New year, new #Metaljourney

#Amorphis seems to have quite a fan base, yet I never listened to a single song of them.

Their debut "The Karelian Isthmus" was released in 1992 and starts (after an intro) with...

🎵 The Gathering

https://song.link/y/httZUVmHwig

Sounds like deathly viking metal so far 🤔

#TomsMusic

derthomas, 7 months ago to random

And there you have it, the elite circle of bands that made it to the second round of #MostLovedMetalBand madness:

Death
Katatonia
Paradise Lost
Testament
Mastodon
Blind Guardian
Opeth
Helloween
Lacuna Coil
Behemoth
Dark Tranquility
Amorphis
Manowar

And yes, that's 13.
What do I do with that number now?

5 duels and a threesome? Royal Rumble?
Throw in a surprise act?

You can see, I thought this through.

I'll continue tomorrow, meanwhile, feel free to suggest a setup for round 2.

derthomas, 3 months ago (edited 3 months ago) to random

Today is the last day of my "No Sweets no Snacks January" aka #NoSweetsForAMonth

I know this is not interesting for most of you, but doing this in public keeps me motivated and focused.

So time for a little retrospective 🧵

Why am I doing this?

a) I eat too much sweets (waaay to much)
b) Jan 1st I stepped on the scales for the first time in a long time and couldn't believe my eyes.

Never in my entire life had I ever had >90kg. My feel-good weight is below 80.

1/n

derthomas, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

🔔🔔🔔
Final matchup of the first round of #MostLovedMetalBand madness!!!
🔔🔔🔔

This one is a test, a social experiment so to say.

I trust you folks, please don't let me down 😰

ℹ️ Vote for the band you like most, not the one you think is best.

🔁 appreciated 🤘

derthomas, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

How could I forget Anvil???
Anvil will battle some big names in my #MostLovedMetalBand poll madness thingy.

I have to stay neutral (but please vote Anvil!)

ℹ️ Vote for the band you like most, not the one you think is best.

🔁 appreciated 🤘

derthomas, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to random

#MostLovedMetalBand madness, quarter finals, group "Try"

🚨🚨🚨 READ BEFORE VOTING 🚨🚨🚨
🚨🚨 Vote a band OUT! 🚨🚨
🚨🚨 Vote for the band you like THE LEAST! 🚨🚨

Alright folks, I am confident we can do it this time!

Which of the following bands do you like the least?

🔁 appreciate 🤘

#MLMBqf

derthomas, 17 days ago to random

Update 🧵 about my getting in shape story

If you follow my account, you may have noticed that I am on a getting in shape journey this year.

I was on my way to hit 100kg rather sooner than later. I didn't step on the scales for a long time, knowing that I wont like the results. And when I did, I didn't like the results. I was actually in shock.

Now, I don't care too much about the numbers, but I do care about how I feel and honestly also about how I look. I hated both.

1/n

derthomas, 1 year ago to random

I need energy. Like instantly.

Anyone, please, give me a song that'll give me a boost 😬

derthomas, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to random

#MostLovedMetalBand madness, quarter finals, group "More"

🚨🚨🚨 READ BEFORE VOTING 🚨🚨🚨
🚨🚨 Vote a band OUT! 🚨🚨
🚨🚨 Vote for the band you like THE LEAST! 🚨🚨

Alright folks, I am confident we can do it this time!

Which of the following bands do you like the least?

🔁 appreciate 🤘

#MLMBqf

derthomas, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to random

RESULTS ANNULLED!!!

#MostLovedMetalBand madness, round 3.

🚨 READ BEFORE VOTING!!!!! Vote for the band you want OUT!!! 🚨

In the second quarter finals, you will need to vote for a band you don't like. If you are still voting for your favourite band ...well I can't help you then.

As in the other group, there are only monsters of metal left, so choose wisely!

🚨 Vote for the band you want OUT!!! 🚨

The band with the most votes will be eliminated!

🔁 appreciated 🤘

#MLMBr3

derthomas, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

#Death wins the battle against #BoltThrower and proceeds to the next round of my #MostLovedMetalBand poll contest thingy.

Here comes another totally random matchup of two beloved metal bands:

Who do you like more, #YOB or #ParadiseLost ?

ℹ️ Remember: please vote for the band you like more, not the band you think is better!

🔁 appreciated

derthomas, 8 months ago (edited 8 months ago) to random

You are allowed to bring one, and only one of the following albums on a deserted island.

Which one will you pick?

(boosts appreciated)

#DesertedIslandPoll #JudasPriest #IronMaiden

derthomas, 7 months ago (edited 7 months ago) to random

Ready for the next duel of #MostLovedMetalBand round 2?

It will be trvly epic, powerfull, a symphony of a battle.

It is Blind Guardian versus Manowar!

Let the battle begin!

ℹ️ Vote for the band you like most, not the one you think is best.

🔁 appreciated 🤘

#MLMBr2

derthomas, 3 months ago to random

I miss a lot of stuff in here lately, and it might me #Megalodon 's fault. I think it is time for the period switch back to #tusky

derthomas, 11 months ago to random

Out of an emotion I started a #Tool #Metaljourney

And here's the first argument: is Tool metal? Metal Archives says no. What do you think?

Anyhow, I don't give a crap and still call this a #Metaljourney

#Undertow is their debut album.

Crawl Away got my attention, so here it is:

https://song.link/at/i/1474185463

derthomas, 2 months ago to random

I am turning 40 later this year, and I started the year with an all time high. Weightwise.

I decided: nope, this won't be the year where I'll hit 100, this will be the year where I'll reach the 70s again!

In case anyone is interestead, this is my short follow up 🧵on my "getting back in shape" journey.

1/n