Nile was the second band I mentioned in the death metal section. Morbid Angel was an oversight, and I don't really listen to Kreator.
I didn't mention Immortal, Atheist, or Deathspell because they can all die in a fire; I also left out Emperor, another huge black metal band. I hate most black metal, so I don't make a lot of reccomendations on it.
I lumped them into the categories I did because that's how they came to mind when I was typing this up. I would put the doom metal bands separate from everything else, but screw it, they are where they are. Also, a lot of doom metal doesn't necessarily resemble death metal; a lot of it is an older metal style reminscent of Sabbath.
I very specifically left out nu metal and metalcore because, yes, those genres can die in a fire.
And, very technically, I would say that Dream Theater has some very metal elements, particularly the Train of Thought album. I consider Pink Floyd or Genesis to be more progressive rock; DT is progressive hard rock/heavy metal.
Also, the Images and Words album is a masterpiece. Octavarium was good, but it wasn't quite up to the level of their first two albums.
I just bought systematic chaos and I got to say they do have metal influences which seem to show up in this album more than their last efforts, I specially like the tracks forsaken and dark eternal night.
Have you heard of dark lunacy? What can you tell me about them?
I also forgot to say you missed Sonata Artica on the power metal section, but I can't complain, the list is pretty complete by itself.
SoaD has good songs and a unique style which is probably why they are becoming so popular, but goddamn are they an awful live band.
I can list some visual kei bands for the sake of completion. Moi Dix Mois (one of my favorites.) Malice Mizer (Klalha period.) Phantasmagoria. Alice Nine. Arctic Cafe. Gazette. Janne Da Arc. Luna sea. Zi:Kill.
Haven't heard of Darky Lunacy; I'll check 'em out.
Sonata Arcitca was a total oversight on my part; they're awesome and everyone should be listening to them.
Also, I forgout about another band that was on the Unholy Alliance tour: Thine Eyes Bleed. They feature Tom Araya's brother on vocals; they're a pretty straightforward death/grind band, but they're not bad at all. Worth at least a listen or two.
Sonata Artica was a total oversight on my part; they're awesome and everyone should be listening to them.
Also, I forgot about another band that was on the Unholy Alliance tour: Thine Eyes Bleed. They feature Tom Araya's brother on vocals; they're a pretty straightforward death/grind band, but they're not bad at all. Worth at least a listen or two.
I will check out TEB, any album/song recommendations?
I actually ventured myspace to listen to them, they are a nice band, Still not sure if it's something I will put on my rotation but it's alright at the moment.
In fact, stay away from Phatomas entirely.
Did we ever tell that story on the show? Man, that was a bad set. It was probably the worst music I've ever heard.
Is it just me, or do people really hate Dragonforce?
Two people I talked to today singled out Dragonforce as the worst band ever in two separate times and places, both without prompting. One was just talking about music offhand, and the other was flipping through my iPod.
Is it just me, or do people really hate Dragonforce?
Two people I talked to today singled out Dragonforce as the worst band ever in two separate times and places, both without prompting. One was just talking about music offhand, and the other was flipping through my iPod.
They're a big target of ridicule because they're so ridiculously over-the-top, and have a tendency to write very similar songs (look at "Through the Fire and the Flames" and "Operation: Ground and Pound"). All of their cheesiness aside, they've got two of the fastest damned guitar players in the world.
The wired: I've heard their live show is fairly sub-par, including things like Herman Li trying to play while drunk. I'd like to see them some time just to see for myself.
I tend to listen to a lot of power metal - most people find it unbearably cheesy but thats the reason I like it
Here's some of my recommendations for the Power Metal genre (some of them have been posted already): - Manowar (*required* listening) - Sonata Arctica - Hammerfall (awesome live) - Sabaton (some kind of a "concept" band as far as I can gather, most of their lyrics concern World War II) - Blind Guardian - Stratovarius - Dragonforce - Rhapsody (Luca Turilli's solo albumns are good too)
Bands from other metal sub-genres I listen to:
- Cruachan (an Irish band that play a mix of black metal and celtic melodies) - Children of Bodom - Death - Carcass - Blood Stain Child (Japanese death metal band)
Okay. The story of the metal concert brought this back up in my mind. Now it's Fox's turn. Basically what Sail said at the beginning of the thread. I'll list what was already mentioned in the thread that I've heard/liked:
Liked: Machinae Supremacy (a lot) Black Sabbath Metallica Dragonforce - cheesy, I know, but I like how it sounds (Some) System of a Down
Haven't heard much, but liked what I did: Iron Maiden Apocalyptica Dethklok - only Thunderhorse (via Guitar Hero) Bang Camaro - only Push Push Lady Lightning (also Guitar Hero) Megadeth Nightwish Manowar Limozeen (just kidding)
Hated: Slipknot Korn Most of that 80s crap like Poison, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, etc. Wikipedia seems to classify most of what I hate as "glam metal".
By "haven't heard much" I mean I've heard approximately one song. Except Iron Maiden. And I'm not sure if I only like the Guitar Hero songs because I get to play them. Also, what do you classify Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Scorpions as?
I like Caesium, you might like it too but its mostly just a matter of preference, especially doing that thing with the water. Group 1 is definitely the best metal group in my opinion.
[Edit] Ok, that joke sucked. Will try harder next time.
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Have you heard of dark lunacy? What can you tell me about them?
I also forgot to say you missed Sonata Artica on the power metal section, but I can't complain, the list is pretty complete by itself.
SoaD has good songs and a unique style which is probably why they are becoming so popular, but goddamn are they an awful live band.
I can list some visual kei bands for the sake of completion.
Moi Dix Mois (one of my favorites.)
Malice Mizer (Klalha period.)
Phantasmagoria.
Alice Nine.
Arctic Cafe.
Gazette.
Janne Da Arc.
Luna sea.
Zi:Kill.
Sonata Arcitca was a total oversight on my part; they're awesome and everyone should be listening to them.
Also, I forgout about another band that was on the Unholy Alliance tour: Thine Eyes Bleed. They feature Tom Araya's brother on vocals; they're a pretty straightforward death/grind band, but they're not bad at all. Worth at least a listen or two.
'Aint that the truth.
EDIT: Also, I was wrong about Johnny Araya's role in the band; he is ALSO a bass player, just like his older brother.
Their one album is called In the Wake of Separation.
Myspace is only good to hear new bands. XD
Did we ever tell that story on the show? Man, that was a bad set. It was probably the worst music I've ever heard.
I just listened to the show where you talked about them... Hilarity.
Two people I talked to today singled out Dragonforce as the worst band ever in two separate times and places, both without prompting. One was just talking about music offhand, and the other was flipping through my iPod.
The wired: I've heard their live show is fairly sub-par, including things like Herman Li trying to play while drunk. I'd like to see them some time just to see for myself.
Here's some of my recommendations for the Power Metal genre (some of them have been posted already):
- Manowar (*required* listening)
- Sonata Arctica
- Hammerfall (awesome live)
- Sabaton (some kind of a "concept" band as far as I can gather, most of their lyrics concern World War II)
- Blind Guardian
- Stratovarius
- Dragonforce
- Rhapsody (Luca Turilli's solo albumns are good too)
Bands from other metal sub-genres I listen to:
- Cruachan (an Irish band that play a mix of black metal and celtic melodies)
- Children of Bodom
- Death
- Carcass
- Blood Stain Child (Japanese death metal band)
It's Bittorrent time.
I approve.
Liked:
Machinae Supremacy (a lot)
Black Sabbath
Metallica
Dragonforce - cheesy, I know, but I like how it sounds
(Some) System of a Down
Haven't heard much, but liked what I did:
Iron Maiden
Apocalyptica
Dethklok - only Thunderhorse (via Guitar Hero)
Bang Camaro - only Push Push Lady Lightning (also Guitar Hero)
Megadeth
Nightwish
Manowar
Limozeen (just kidding)
Hated:
Slipknot
Korn
Most of that 80s crap like Poison, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, etc. Wikipedia seems to classify most of what I hate as "glam metal".
By "haven't heard much" I mean I've heard approximately one song. Except Iron Maiden. And I'm not sure if I only like the Guitar Hero songs because I get to play them.
Also, what do you classify Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Scorpions as?
Anyways, there you go. Tear me apart.
[Edit] Ok, that joke sucked. Will try harder next time.
Metal music is metal music.