Starting a MLP Power Metal Band

[DYLZAL 18]

I've been a brony for about 2 years, and never really got that into the fandom, until I started listen to some Pony Music, and it's inspired me.

First of all It's not gonna really be a band. More of just a group of people on the internet who make music, But regardless I'm gonna keep saying 'band'.

The first big Idea I have for this band is a rock opera album. The opera is about twiight and the rest of the Mane6 going to a place that's outside of equestria, completely. Why? Because word has gotten to celestria that the changelings are invading equestria and this time they will be unstoppable. Sound cheesy I know, but that's really power metal in a nutshell.

I've already written the first song for this album called "Lands Beyond Equestria", and I've made a draft for the song as well. Most of it is MIDI, but you should get the idea from it, also this is just a draft, it isn't my best playing.
An mp3 and Lyrics are attached.

Oh course like any other MLP Music Maker, we would do covers as well. here some of the cover ideas I've already had.

• Stop the Bats Parody (Stop the Bronies) about the war/hate against bronies.
• This Day Aria Metal Cover, I haven't seen a cover of it that quite has the idea I do.
• Babs Seed EVIL VERSION, the idea of this cover is a major to minor, faster, heavier version of the song. Basically imagine if Babs Seed was the devil instead of a bully.
• Opening Extended Theme, because for some reason I haven't seen anyone do it yet.
• The NOT Brony-medley, A medley of song that are often associated with the fandom, but with context removed, really have nothing to do with it. such as PFUDOR and werid al's music.
• The Mare of Nightmare Night by Skybolt, Rhapsody of Fire styled cover. Cuz it only makes sense.
• Luna by Eurobeat Brony, No cool idea for this one, the song is just awesome.
• Dimond Dogs by Eurobeat Brony, Again no reason, it's just fucking awesome.

So here what I'm looking for in this Band:
 Drumer (TEMPORARY FOUND, STILL LOOKING): I'm basically looking for a Power Metal drummer. Needs to be able to play fast, lota double bass, and can also write drums solos (There's is a part for a solo in the song attached, at 2:37)
Bassist (TAKEN BY NLR Information Minister): Looking for a fast bass player (I don't mind if you use a pick), Also would be great if can do fills and solos (There's is a part for a solo in the song attached, at 3:42)
Second Guitarist (TAKEN, sxp): Me being the first Guitarist, I'm looking for a right-hand men to shred with. Need to be good a both Rythnm and lead playing, and can also write solos (opportunity of solo in song attached at 3:18).
Keyboardist (TEMPORARY FOUND, STILL LOOKING): I'll be honesty, keys don't play a huge part in my writing. Most of its fill. But regradless I'm looking for a keyboardist. There isn't a part of a keyboard solo in "lands beyond equestria", but they'll hopefully be opportunities in others songs.
Vocalist: (TEMPORARY FOUND, STILL LOOKING) I used a violin of the vocal melody in the draft, and that sort of sound I'm basically looking for. Good, Strong, Loud Vocal (Also since the rock opera is from the perspective of twilight, a good twilight sparkle impression would be wonderful, but it's not necessary).
Co-Writer (TAKEN BY NLR Information Minister): I Really don't want to write the whole rock opera by myself, so if you want to play and write that would be great.

If you would like to be a part of this band, e-mail me at "DYLZAL@hotmail.com.au" with what instrument you play, and a link to some of your content if possible. And I'll send you some sheet music/tabs/backing track for "lands beyond equestria" which is the only song I've finished so far. And we'll do it by ear from there.
Thanks for reading this very long post, and e-mail me if you're interested.

PS: if you know anyone who might be interested in this, please sent a link to them, it would really help me out.

 

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Lands Beyond Equestria Draft.mp3

Lands Beyond Equestria LYRICS.docx

Edited July 26, 2014 by DYLZAL

[Discordian 6,015]

I am approval of this idea. Power metal is one of my all-time favorite genres.

 

I'll have to keep an eye on this. Hopefully it goes somewhere.

[sxp 404]

@@DYLZAL, I've just sent you an email.

[UltimaX 63]

This is an interesting thing. But is it all together. What I mean is will we be playing in the same room? Because it will be a difficulty if you guys aren't.

[DYLZAL 18]

@The True Black Star

At some stage maybe, but what with probably happen is everyone will go off and recording there parts by themselves, using a some sort of template/backing track.

Which might sound silly at first, but,considering that a lot of bands in studio record one track at a time, it's actually pretty reasonable.

And there are alot of people on YouTube who do collaborations like that. Here are some examples EX1 EX2 EX3

[PlunderSteed 1,252]

I've been a brony for about 2 years, and never really got that into the fandom, until I started listen to some Pony Music, and it's inspired me...

 

Awesome idea.  If you like, I can contribute plenty in the way of bass and vocals.

 

UPDATE: obviously, we had to switch up the lineup a bit over the past few weeks.  Best of luck to everybody!

Edited August 5, 2014 by NLR Information Minister

[Bon_Bon 87]

That is a really cool Idea!!!

[DYLZAL 18]

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[PlunderSteed 1,252]

So far the band has been a tremendous success. We're wrapping up our fourth full-fledged music video, and about to hit 75,000 total views.

 

Bumping this topic because we need a drummer. Give our stuff a listen, and reply if interested.