10 definitions by Lal
MullMuzzler was the name given to vocalist James LaBrie's musical side project, wherein he had far greater creative input over the album's direction, unlike in Dream Theater. The band consists of LaBrie, Matt Guillory, Mike Mangini and other guests. The band released two albums as MullMuzzler - "Keep It To Yourself" (1999), and "MullMuzzler 2" (2001).
For simplicity's sake, MullMuzzler dropped the (rather confusing) band name, with "Elements of Persuasion" in 2005, simply crediting the album as a James LaBrie solo project.
For simplicity's sake, MullMuzzler dropped the (rather confusing) band name, with "Elements of Persuasion" in 2005, simply crediting the album as a James LaBrie solo project.
by Lal October 12, 2005
by Lal November 9, 2018
Fates Warning was founded as a heavy metal band, but after a few albums, their progressive rock tendencies started to emerge. Based in Connecticut, USA, the band's current lineup consists of Jim Matheos (Guitar), Ray Alder (Vocals) Joey Vera (Bass), and Mark Zonder (Drums).
Their first three albums are best known for lead singer John Arch's unusual vocal approach, and the lyrics deal mainly with fantasy themes. John Arch left after the third album and a new vocalist Ray Alder joined the band. Thereafter the lyrics took a more introspective turn. Their later works (post 1989) go more in a progressive rock direction.
While retaining elements of their metal heritage, Fates Warning grew increasingly complex, with much longer tracks and interesting interwoven melodic elements added after they developed a progressive edge. They merged their love of Yes and Rush, by combining elements of pure metal, classically inspired crescendos and interludes with jazz fusion like chops. Fates Warning has been largely responsible for the infusion of progressive thinking into heavy metal music, despite never attaining mainstream appeal, but a loyal following amongst prog fans.
Fates Warning now has 12 studio albums to their name, namely:
Night on Brocken (1984)
The Spectre Within (1985)
Awaken the Guardian (1986)
No Exit (1988)
Perfect Symmetry (1989)
Parallels (1991)
Inside Out (1994)
Chasing Time (compilation) (1995)
A Pleasant Shade of Gray (1997)
Still Life (live) (1998)
Disconnected (2000)
FWX (2004)
Their first three albums are best known for lead singer John Arch's unusual vocal approach, and the lyrics deal mainly with fantasy themes. John Arch left after the third album and a new vocalist Ray Alder joined the band. Thereafter the lyrics took a more introspective turn. Their later works (post 1989) go more in a progressive rock direction.
While retaining elements of their metal heritage, Fates Warning grew increasingly complex, with much longer tracks and interesting interwoven melodic elements added after they developed a progressive edge. They merged their love of Yes and Rush, by combining elements of pure metal, classically inspired crescendos and interludes with jazz fusion like chops. Fates Warning has been largely responsible for the infusion of progressive thinking into heavy metal music, despite never attaining mainstream appeal, but a loyal following amongst prog fans.
Fates Warning now has 12 studio albums to their name, namely:
Night on Brocken (1984)
The Spectre Within (1985)
Awaken the Guardian (1986)
No Exit (1988)
Perfect Symmetry (1989)
Parallels (1991)
Inside Out (1994)
Chasing Time (compilation) (1995)
A Pleasant Shade of Gray (1997)
Still Life (live) (1998)
Disconnected (2000)
FWX (2004)
If you like Queensrÿche, Yes, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Rush, or King Crimson, WHY DON'T YOU HAVE ANY FATES WARNING YET?!
by Lal October 12, 2005
When a guy doesn't wear any boxers OR briefs underneath his pants, he is pulling a "freeball". The balls are free!
by Lal September 20, 2006
A Canadian glam/hair metal band popular in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in the late 1980s. Now disbanded, the group originally consisted of: Kevin James LaBrie (vocals), Randy Cooke (drums), Lou Pomanti (keyboards), Robert Laidlaw (bass), Bruce Dies (guitar), and Richard Chycki (guitar). James LaBrie and Rich Chycki have remained in contact since the vocalist was hired by New York progressive metal band Dream Theater. They have since worked together on some of LaBrie's solo albums as a sound engineer and producer.
by Lal October 12, 2005
Federline, Kevin: Britney Spears' useless, lazy, indolent excuse for a husband. A 'dancer' by trade.
Lal: Wow, that Federline guy is so whipped, Britney has him wrapped around her finger.
Cas: Yeah, well at least he'll never go hungry.
Cas: Yeah, well at least he'll never go hungry.
by Lal August 9, 2005