Two Reasons Why Avantasia Should (Collectively) DIE

Reason 1: Tobias Sammet does high kicks at the end of this song. Live. On stage. And seems to be enjoying it.

Reason 2: They made this video (and the song!! the soooong!)

I rest my case.

Update: In response to those who say this album (and video) are being panned solely for being "different" and "not heavy enough" I submit this as evidence: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ReRbSbBhTHQ&

A song from Avantasia's earlier days that is both "soft" and "awesome". As opposed to being "soft" and "pop bullshit" (see: The entire new album).

WELL, since WRMC is lame, there was a fucking schedule screwup. And it seems our slot was mixed up. So until (maybe) next week...

Enjoy...

The Glorious Fiery Return of Melting Point

Time	Artist	Song	Album
9:29 PM	Abigor	Warning	Fractal Possession
9:29 PM	Abigor	Cold Void Choir	Fractal Possession
9:48 PM	Noekk	Hong Long Is Ever	The Minstrel's Curse	new
9:49 PM	Ayreon	The Earth Extinction	01011001	new
9:51 PM	Turisas	Five Hundred and One	The Varangian Way
9:57 PM	Symphony X	Eve of Seduction	Paradise Lost
10:02 PM	Ensiferum	Wanderer	Victory Songs
10:08 PM	Food For Thought	Fortunes of War	Now That's What I Call 'kin' Music (Elektro Tribute to Iron Maiden)
10:11 PM	Raintime	Rolling Chances	Flies & Lies
10:16 PM	Xystus	Part 2: Make It Happen	Surreal
10:20 PM	Miseration	Seven Are The Sins	Your Demons - Your Angels
10:23 PM	Sonata Arctica	The Vice	Unia
10:27 PM	Nightrage	Encircle	A New Disease is Born
10:33 PM	Finntroll	Under tva runor	Ur Djordens Djup

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Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, RIP

Drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka of the Polish extreme metal band DECAPITATED passed away in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision. He was 23 years old.

[From BLABBERMOUTH.NET - DECAPITATED Drummer Dead At 23]

This is such a tragedy for the metal community. I just found out today, as I was abroad in Mongolia since August. It's completely surreal reading the progressing news reports, first an accident... then surgery but recovering, then DEAD?! I don't even know what to say. My heart is with the families, and of course COVAN who should know the entire world of metalheads are pulling for his recovery. I'm wearing my Decapitated shirt in the honor of these incredible men and musicians. I sent a few dollars to the fund as well, hopefully it'll make this whole ordeal a little easier for everyone involved.

From the band:

Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka – our brother and dearest friend succumbed to head injuries sustained after a bad van accident while on tour in Russia. He was 23.

One of the youngest and most promising drummers in the genre, together with Decapitated he has consistently released albums both crushing and invigorating in their musicianship. Extremely talented – he has been involved in other side projects: Dies Irae, Panzer X.

He will be missed and can not be replaced. The metal scene will be much sorrier with his passing…

[From MySpace.com - DECAPITATED]

See their myspace site for more news and to support the families of both Vitek and vocalist Covan, (who is still in the hospital) through the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund.

Akercocke Irish BBC TV Interview

Score one for heavy metal... \m/