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Posted by Geddysciple, 17.05.2006 - 04:28

Heavy Metal 101 ought to include due tribute to Ronnie James Dio, the godfather of metal vocals. This man brought all the theatrics and flair and enthusiasm to the metal world, and helped crystalize the basic elements of metal. Similarly, while Ritchie Blackmore certainly owes more of his guitar playing to the blues than he does to shredding, his songwriting and insurmountable skills of riff-crafting provided invaluable direction to guitarists everywhere looking for something fresh and killer to play.

Aside from the obvious anthem "Man on the Silver Mountain," Rainbow gave us gems like the proto-power-metal epic "Stargazer" and more songs than would be useful for me to list.

With MS3 just kicking off, I'd like to open a place to discuss and pay homage to one of the cornerstones of the development of heavy metal. In the middle of a bunch of amazing contemporary bands, it's often a good idea to take a turn back into the CD catalogue of history to pull out some seminal moments that guided the development of the genre to its current place. Any melodic metalhead needs to know a little Rainbow... these guys were just the top shelf when it came to super-solid songwriting, great riffs, inspiring solos, and clever musical concepts.

"Rainbow" might not sound as metal as "Carcass" or "Dragonforce", but nobody can give them crap for anything they ever managed in their career. Even after the departure of the almighty Ronnie James Dio, they produced some killer music ("I Surrender" being a favorite of mine).

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PrinceofSylvania Account deleted	Permalink 21.04.2008 - 22:59 PrinceofSylvania Account deleted Yeah, Rainbow definately had a great impact on Power metal. I think the first true power metal song, was by Rainbow. 16th Century Greensleeves, off of the first album, had all the traits of a good power metal song. And about Ritchie.... Ritchie wanted to change his sound, and not keep it the same. Ronnie didn't like that much, he left. Ritchie, at that point in time, wanted a more commercial sound, to Rainbow. And frankly, he could've done whatever he felt like. It was his band, afterall. Loading...
Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718	Permalink 24.04.2008 - 03:06 Doc G. Full Grown Hoser Staff Posts: 9718 Written by [user id=26176] on 21.04.2008 at 22:59 Yeah, Rainbow definately had a great impact on Power metal. I think the first true power metal song, was by Rainbow. 16th Century Greensleeves, off of the first album, had all the traits of a good power metal song. And about Ritchie.... Ritchie wanted to change his sound, and not keep it the same. Ronnie didn't like that much, he left. Ritchie, at that point in time, wanted a more commercial sound, to Rainbow. And frankly, he could've done whatever he felt like. It was his band, afterall. Kind of ironic when you look at it, he wanted a more commercial sound, yet I dont know of anyone who actually liked the post-Dio era Rainbow. It seems like they did get some commercial success with those albums strangely enough. ---- "I got a lot of really good ideas, problem is, most of them suck." - George Carlin Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071	Permalink +1 24.04.2008 - 16:34 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Elite Posts: 40071 Written by Doc G. on 24.04.2008 at 03:06 Written by [user id=26176] on 21.04.2008 at 22:59 Yeah, Rainbow definately had a great impact on Power metal. I think the first true power metal song, was by Rainbow. 16th Century Greensleeves, off of the first album, had all the traits of a good power metal song. And about Ritchie.... Ritchie wanted to change his sound, and not keep it the same. Ronnie didn't like that much, he left. Ritchie, at that point in time, wanted a more commercial sound, to Rainbow. And frankly, he could've done whatever he felt like. It was his band, afterall. Kind of ironic when you look at it, he wanted a more commercial sound, yet I dont know of anyone who actually liked the post-Dio era Rainbow. It seems like they did get some commercial success with those albums strangely enough. I am actually someone who likes the post-Dio albums. ALthough they aren't as good as the one with Dio they are still immensely enjoyable. But slicker and less epic, yes, more commercial. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Shadowcross The Summoner Posts: 481	Permalink 24.04.2008 - 21:45 Shadowcross The Summoner Posts: 481 As far as influence goes, I think this band did a lot of stuff first. The power beat with double bass that I love so much (Kill The King, Light In The Black). Always a winner. its funny to watch Cozy Powell playing with Rainbow and you see not only modern style metal drum solos but the fashion that would be adopted by black and thrash metal much later on (studded armbands, nothing but black) lol not that fashion matters.. anyway love this band. Loading...
PrinceofSylvania Account deleted	Permalink 24.04.2008 - 22:13 PrinceofSylvania Account deleted Written by Shadowcross on 24.04.2008 at 21:45 As far as influence goes, I think this band did a lot of stuff first. The power beat with double bass that I love so much (Kill The King, Light In The Black). Always a winner. its funny to watch Cozy Powell playing with Rainbow and you see not only modern style metal drum solos but the fashion that would be adopted by black and thrash metal much later on (studded armbands, nothing but black) lol not that fashion matters.. anyway love this band. Haha, hell ya dude, Cozy was the shit, before he died. God, he was such an amazing drummer. I litterally can't find words to describe him. He did so much for the drumming world, and yet, he really doesn't get much credit for it. R.I.P. Cozy. Loading...
Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094	Permalink 24.07.2008 - 11:48 Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094 Ritchie Blackmore is a fuckin' genius.. i don't care he's almost as big an ego-maniac as Malmsteen himself, but that guy has an ear for melody like no other man, so many unforgettable riffs, classic solo's, this guy is a monster. Loading...
LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561	Permalink 28.08.2008 - 00:59 LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 Rainbow is what my friends and i listen to the morning after a ridiculous night of drinking, namely "Catch the Rainbow" and "Temple of the King". absolutely classics that should be universally enjoyable by all fans of music. i approve of rainbow. ---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear. Loading...
Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094	Permalink 31.08.2008 - 00:20 Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094 Written by [user id=26176] on 24.04.2008 at 22:13 Written by Shadowcross on 24.04.2008 at 21:45 As far as influence goes, I think this band did a lot of stuff first. The power beat with double bass that I love so much (Kill The King, Light In The Black). Always a winner. its funny to watch Cozy Powell playing with Rainbow and you see not only modern style metal drum solos but the fashion that would be adopted by black and thrash metal much later on (studded armbands, nothing but black) lol not that fashion matters.. anyway love this band. Haha, hell ya dude, Cozy was the shit, before he died. God, he was such an amazing drummer. I litterally can't find words to describe him. He did so much for the drumming world, and yet, he really doesn't get much credit for it. R.I.P. Cozy. yeah man, the intro for "Stargazer" sounds almost as brutal as "Painkiller" on the drums. Loading...
LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561	Permalink 31.08.2008 - 02:13 LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561 Written by Valentin B on 31.08.2008 at 00:20 Written by [user id=26176] on 24.04.2008 at 22:13 Written by Shadowcross on 24.04.2008 at 21:45 As far as influence goes, I think this band did a lot of stuff first. The power beat with double bass that I love so much (Kill The King, Light In The Black). Always a winner. its funny to watch Cozy Powell playing with Rainbow and you see not only modern style metal drum solos but the fashion that would be adopted by black and thrash metal much later on (studded armbands, nothing but black) lol not that fashion matters.. anyway love this band. Haha, hell ya dude, Cozy was the shit, before he died. God, he was such an amazing drummer. I litterally can't find words to describe him. He did so much for the drumming world, and yet, he really doesn't get much credit for it. R.I.P. Cozy. yeah man, the intro for "Stargazer" sounds almost as brutal as "Painkiller" on the drums. if that intro had been produced in priest's sound in Painkiller, the only thing that would make it sound outta place is how short it is haahhah ---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear. Loading...
Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094	Permalink 01.09.2008 - 12:09 Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10094 wow, i actually dreamt that Witchery made a cover of "Kill the King"... that would be...beyond awesome!! Loading...
Dangerboner Lactation Cnslt Posts: 7262	Permalink 23.09.2008 - 23:27 Dangerboner Lactation Cnslt Posts: 7262 lol....Rainblow...I haven't slept for a loooong time.... Loading...
Anathemani@c Posts: 449	Permalink 25.09.2008 - 00:00 Anathemani@c Posts: 449 To express my opinion with modesty... I think Rainbow should be in the Rock forum, not here... ---- Trapped in time A miracle of hope and change A swirling mass, no mercy now If the truth hurts prepare for pain ......Do you think we 're forever??? Loading...
Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043	Permalink 25.09.2008 - 01:31 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043 Written by Anathemani@c on 25.09.2008 at 00:00 To express my opinion with modesty... I think Rainbow should be in the Rock forum, not here... In that case Anathema shood be in general music forum not in any metal forums ---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...
Anathemani@c Posts: 449	Permalink 25.09.2008 - 01:47 Anathemani@c Posts: 449 Written by Bad English on 25.09.2008 at 01:31 Written by Anathemani@c on 25.09.2008 at 00:00 To express my opinion with modesty... I think Rainbow should be in the Rock forum, not here... In that case Anathema shood be in general music forum not in any metal forums Anathema cannot be compared to Rainbow for many reasons. And yes, Anathema should be in metal forums even if they would be honouris causa their doom/death past. But this thread is about Rainbow... Anyway! ---- Trapped in time A miracle of hope and change A swirling mass, no mercy now If the truth hurts prepare for pain ......Do you think we 're forever??? Loading...
Gigginova Account deleted	Permalink 09.10.2008 - 04:06 Gigginova Account deleted I found it weird how they inspired power metal.......I would've never guessed, they sound nothing like it. Loading...
Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043	Permalink 09.10.2008 - 10:12 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043 Written by [user id=160] on 09.10.2008 at 04:06 I found it weird how they inspired power metal.......I would've never guessed, they sound nothing like it. Maybe explain more? Because Raibow inspireted more epic metal and heavy metal ---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...
Anthem Posts: 674	Permalink 09.10.2008 - 17:18 Anthem Posts: 674 Blackmore had several styles which might explain it. Between Purple w/Gillain Purple w/Coverdale Rainbow w/Dio and Rainbow w/Turner several styles are played here. Speed rock with a few tunes from "In rock" classical influences and a pure prog tune from him on the song Stargazer ---- I swear by my life and love for it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor shall I ask another to live for me. John Galt Loading...
Gigginova Account deleted	Permalink 10.10.2008 - 02:13 Gigginova Account deleted Written by Bad English on 09.10.2008 at 10:12 Written by [user id=160] on 09.10.2008 at 04:06 I found it weird how they inspired power metal.......I would've never guessed, they sound nothing like it. Maybe explain more? Because Raibow inspireted more epic metal and heavy metal Oh, well what you say would make more sense...... But for Rainbow to inspire the standard Euro-Power metal (as I hear they did), it's weird to me, because lyrically and musically I cannot see them as Power Metal. Loading...
Southern Wind Account deleted	Permalink 10.10.2008 - 03:36 Southern Wind Account deleted Written by [user id=160] on 10.10.2008 at 02:13 Written by Bad English on 09.10.2008 at 10:12 Written by [user id=160] on 09.10.2008 at 04:06 I found it weird how they inspired power metal.......I would've never guessed, they sound nothing like it. Maybe explain more? Because Raibow inspireted more epic metal and heavy metal Oh, well what you say would make more sense...... But for Rainbow to inspire the standard Euro-Power metal (as I hear they did), it's weird to me, because lyrically and musically I cannot see them as Power Metal. Well, I guess the early 80s was a time in which metal was inspired by metal, simple as that... the division between the sub-genres wasn't something that important at the beginning. As one of the most important original heavy metal bands, we can say that Raibow influenced every single sub-sub-sub-genre we know today. Loading...
Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043	Permalink 13.11.2009 - 02:00 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043 Written by Irritable Ted on 09.11.2009 at 21:57 I don't usually like the 70s sound, poor production etc, but Rainbow sounded as good as anything that Dio/Sabbath has done since. Rainbow Rising has got to be one of the best metal albums of anytime. For people who state RJD as an inspiration, Stargazer usually comes top. After RJD left, for me the group had no attraction, gone was the epicness and Ritchie become stagnated in commercialism. I would say RB Rainbow is bestter how others its more 70's ballad type, more soft even good for non metalheads but after RJD left band, Rainbow becaim like band whit no soul, summer whit no sun, wahtever, totaly future bulshit lyrics and music like dunno, never liked Rainbow after RJD left even I have all albums ---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...
IronBlackZepp Posts: 180	Permalink 17.11.2009 - 08:03 IronBlackZepp Posts: 180 Rainbow was the most modern sounding metal band of the 70's, with many songs with power metal stile lyrics and the production being great. Ronnie James Dio along with Rob Halford are the two most influentiel metal singers in metal from the 70's. Plus this band is probably the third most influentiel metal band of the 70's after Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. This band is the father of Power metal, and they even have a bit of a prog metal sound at times. Loading...
Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043	Permalink 20.04.2022 - 16:32 Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62043 RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Doesn't Think There Are Plans For The Band To Do Anything In Near Future Might have to agree, even thats live band now, new album probably never ever will happen and if it does it will be a folk rock. ---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing Loading...