whats gonna suck/rock/happen in 2008, trends/bands etc.
jesus will not rise again
the new children of bodom will be worse than the last one (and thats saying something)
all emos will finally commit suicide and rid the world of their sorry existence
doom will continue its solid rebirth
metalcore will continue to be the most watered down piece of shit subgenre in all of metal
It will be a better year for power metal than the last
We won't see a US release of Simple Mind Condition, at least through Escapi
Assassins from Nachtmystium will rule
Mastodon will release a more progressive and melancholy record than Blood Mountain, and Wino will make a guest appearance
It will be a relatively quiet year for death metal
The new Immortal album will kick much ass and make my Top 10
Barlow will record this next album with Iced Earth, sing at ProgPower and promptly leave the band for good
The new Beyond Fear will be one of the better power/heavy metal releases in '08
We Are The Nightmare will slay
Bodom will continue to be gay
Iced Earth will get a new singer
Hopefully nothing new from Winger
More ludicrous speeds from DragonForce
The best we've heard from Nevermore
Slipnot still hasn't broken up
New In Flames will likely suck
Maybe a new Crotchduster disc
Ghoatwhore, Arsis, Exodus
My own band will get signed
Don't you think it's about time?
Thinkin' the new Testament ought to be good, and I'm hoping it is. I'm probably one of the few around here who is more of a fan of their newer, heavier 'Chuck imploring death growls' style, but now with Skolnick back it'll be interesting to see what they've come up with and what direction they take. Tough to put something out almost a decade after your last studio album, so we'll see.
I'm curious to see if Nevermore finds time to record some music. You've gotta think Loomis is just sitting off on his own writing a bunch of shit, and why not? Dane is off doing his solo album, which I'm also very curious to hear, so I'm sure a new and crushing Nevermore album in 2008 is not competely out of the question. Could be a big year for Warrel.
A new Immortal album would be the ultimate 2008 headliner for me. I've got to think after the success Abbath and co. had with the "I - Between Two Worlds" album (at least amongst the undergrounders) that he's got to be completely rejuvenated and ready to roll. Let's hope so.
Nevermore will finally release that DVD they were supposed to release last year yet continue to not update their site.
Schaffer will continue to eat the foot he put in his mouth a few years ago and eventually stop long enough to say, "it actually doesn't taste so bad!".
We Are The Nightmare will destroy, as previously stated.
Machine Head alter their sound yet again, change their name to Vio-Lence, and beg to tour with Municipal Waste.
Despite Barlow's re-involvement, Iced Earth will continue their period of mediocrity.
2007 was amply fortified, but 2008 will truly be a doom-dominated year.
In Flames will finally correct their guitar tone, but not their recent penchant for sucking.
The new Metallica album (if it sees daylight) will not suck.
Wintersun - Time
Wintersun - Full on North American tour
Nuff said.
cchellis:It will be a relatively quiet year for death metalThe new Immortal album will kick much ass and make my Top 10
I'm hoping for this as well...
I really hope Immortal can live up to their impressive legacy with this one.
ObZen will easily be the best album of the year.
Nearly all Metalcore bands will become 'Thrashcore'.
Chinese Democracy will remain a figment of Axl's imagination.
Reverend Campbell:The new Metallica album (if it sees daylight) will not suck.
I hope you're right about this one, but I'm not holding my breath.
I can't help but feel an eencie weencie bit of curiosity for the new Metallica album. With Rick Rubin behind the whole thing, it should be interesting.
The two demos I heard were not garbage of the St. Anger variety, but still garbage nontheless.
My hopes are high but I'm almost certain we'll all be let down.
I predict that I'll spend way too much money on CDs and concerts this year. I'm so happy that I only have to pay for rent, and other living costs and my parents cover my tuition. I'd be dirt poor and miss out on a lot of stuff otherwise.