Loganator, are those... are those out-of-the-box iPod earbuds? You gotta get yourself someREAL fucking earbuds.
Yeah, although they are my Dad's since my cat chewed my good ones in half. I've been looking into Etymotics for a while, but I'm dubious on laying out too much cause I go through earbuds like crazy.
I usually just buy the $10 pair of the "Goo" brand or whatever the hell its called. They are long, are decent quality (sound-wise), and aren't annoying to wear.
You won't go through Etymotics "like crazy." They're very well built. If you buy crap and it falls apart, it's not because you go through earbuds like crazy, it's because you bought crap. Also, Etymotics come with a warranty, which you can ask Scott about. As I recall, they've replaced his earbuds a few times even though they're past the warranty. What exactly causes you to go through them like crazy? What sort of breakage are we talking about here? E.g. broken connectors, lost eartips, pet-related, etc.
Related note: Does anyone know of some high-quality non-ear-raping isolation earbuds that aren't shit and are affordable? My sister needs new earbuds, but she doesn't want the serious ear rapage that I love so much, nor does she have the funds to acquire Etymotics.
As an example of what she's looking for and what she's not as far as ear penetration is concerned, this is not what she wants: And these are acceptable:
What's some good metal for someone who doesn't like growling vocals?
Wuss...guttural, abyssal, and otherwise bestial growling goes with metal like bread 'n butter, but it's okay if you don't like the growling...eh whatever floats your boat.
I've decided that I want to be a real metalhead. I'm downloading Amon Amarth right now. My goal: By the end of the week, I will enjoy these growling vocals.
I've decided that I want to be a real metalhead. I'm downloading Amon Amarth right now. My goal: By the end of the week, Iwillenjoy these growling vocals.
That's a good choice. I recommend getting some Mastodon too. That's what got me into the vocals. Also, start watching Metalocalypse.
Really big fan of the NWOBHM. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Megadeth are in the list of some of my favorite bands. Anyone else looking forward to Megadeth's newest album?
Oh yeah, thanks for mentioning it Sail. I loved the first Dethalbum, so the fact that it's coming out is pure awesome. (WHERE SEASON 3?!)
Guys, I need to get into some real metal again. It's been a while since I listened to anything not sludgy or droney. At this instant I'm digging Amon Amarth, Absu, Behold the Arktopus, Cynic, Suffocation, stuff like that. So maybe some death, black, and prog recommendations?
Pete, what was the name of that acoustic black metal album? I can't find it now.
Been listening to Amon Amarth, and I must say, once you get past the fact that he's growling, you realize that this is music, and it is fantastic. I'm hooked. However, I do have to make a joke that I'm sure has already been made.
Eventually, you'll also "get" the growling and love it. Johann Hegg can convey a lot of emotion with his growl, and it really adds to the music.
There are also a lot of extra-musical uses for the growl, largely in creating a separate language among metal fans that reinforces the creation of a community.
Eventually, you'll also "get" the growling and love it.
Or not...
OK, well, the odds are good that if he thinks that Amon Amarth is actually good and not just entertaining, he will eventually like the growl. Yes, there's a possibility that you'll never like the growling.
I just really want people to love the growling as much as I do.
Okay, any other recommendations for growly vocals? I've really been digging Amon Amarth and Finntroll (already listen to Korpiklaani, though that's mostly clean vocals).
Okay, any other recommendations for growly vocals? I've really been digging Amon Amarth and Finntroll (already listen to Korpiklaani, though that's mostly clean vocals).
I'm assuming you want melodic metal with growly vocals? Here are some examples:
At the Gates - "Blinded By Fear"
Dark Tranquility - "Focus Shift"
Swallow the Sun - "Don't Fall Asleep" <------ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Abigail Williams - "Into the Ashes" <----- Not so much growling as it is shrieking, but still worth checking out
The new Pissed Jeans album, King of Jeans (download), rules. It's influenced by sludge metal bands like The Melvins and hardcore punk like Black Flag. Dream Smotherer. The lyrics are super aggressive descriptions of mundane daily activities.
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I usually just buy the $10 pair of the "Goo" brand or whatever the hell its called. They are long, are decent quality (sound-wise), and aren't annoying to wear.
Related note: Does anyone know of some high-quality non-ear-raping isolation earbuds that aren't shit and are affordable? My sister needs new earbuds, but she doesn't want the serious ear rapage that I love so much, nor does she have the funds to acquire Etymotics.
As an example of what she's looking for and what she's not as far as ear penetration is concerned, this is not what she wants:
And these are acceptable:
We're talking the sub-$40 price range here.
Sabbath-inspired stoner/sludge metal.
Boris: Akuma No Uta
Japanese sludge metal band, influenced by the Melvins.
Earth: The Bees Made Honey In The Lions Skull
Slow paced, instrumental doom metal.
Goliath Bird Eater: Blood Venus
Mongol Hammer
Instrumental noise doom.
Om: Pilgrimage
Unitive Knowledge of the Godhead
Drum and bass drone metal.
By the by, people, The Dethalbum II approacheth.
Oh yeah, thanks for mentioning it Sail. I loved the first Dethalbum, so the fact that it's coming out is pure awesome.
(WHERE SEASON 3?!)
Pete, what was the name of that acoustic black metal album? I can't find it now. November 8th, sayeth Wikipedia.
I recommend checking out: Naglfar, Melechesh, Limbonic Art, Dark Fortress, Helheim, and Oceans of Sadness
There are also a lot of extra-musical uses for the growl, largely in creating a separate language among metal fans that reinforces the creation of a community.
I just really want people to love the growling as much as I do.
Let's hug and then kick random items!
At the Gates - "Blinded By Fear"
Dark Tranquility - "Focus Shift"
Swallow the Sun - "Don't Fall Asleep" <------ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Abigail Williams - "Into the Ashes" <----- Not so much growling as it is shrieking, but still worth checking out