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iamathousandapples The Collective from Northeast Ohio Megablob Since: Oct, 2009
The Collective
#301: Oct 7th 2009 at 6:03:57 PM

Metallica had a demo called "Power Metal" (although they were actually thrash metal) in 1982. Most of the genre names acquired their present meanings in the late '80s and early '90s.
Pretty sure that's Pantera EDIT: Disregard that, turns out both exist.
And then he took up smoking. Really, he did. Mike Portnoy threatened to fire him before he quit. At least he hasn't fallen as far as Geoff Tate. Geoff Tate can't even sing a fucking Dio song ("Neon Knights" on Take Cover) without straining himself, and Dio's a baritone for Christ's sake. And I'm not even talking about trying to match Dio's power and passion, I'm talking about just trying to hit the notes properly.
It's not just Geoff Tate, Queensryche as a band fell as hard as a band can go after Empire. Even Mindcrime II didn't save them.

edited 7th Oct '09 6:13:51 PM by iamathousandapples

"I could eat a knob at night" - Karl Pilkington
Lordnecronus dOOOOM from Wales Since: Sep, 2009
dOOOOM
#302: Oct 8th 2009 at 6:33:05 AM

Queensryche as a band fell as hard as a band can go after Empire.

I don't know, I agree that they got worse... but as hard as a band can fall? I think that's going overboard a bit.

last.fm | RYM
iamathousandapples The Collective from Northeast Ohio Megablob Since: Oct, 2009
The Collective
#303: Oct 8th 2009 at 11:50:07 AM

I don't know, I agree that they got worse... but as hard as a band can fall? I think that's going overboard a bit
Not like in a bad way, just into obscurity. Does anyone even remember Promised Land? I had to look it up just to find the name! But maybe that's just more in hindsight than in actuality

edited 8th Oct '09 11:51:15 AM by iamathousandapples

"I could eat a knob at night" - Karl Pilkington
BlackFriday Dreadlord from Syracuse, Utah Since: May, 2009
Dreadlord
#304: Oct 8th 2009 at 4:03:54 PM

I liked Promised Land, but after that album, nothing Queensryche appealed to me at all.

NightmareAlien D:< Since: Oct, 2009
D:<
#305: Oct 17th 2009 at 5:55:40 PM

Bands I listen to:

  • Dimmu Borgir (old stuff)
  • Dethklok
  • Ensiferum
  • Ghoul
  • Finntroll
  • Rammstein
  • Nile
  • Skinless
  • Cannibal Corpse

BlackFriday Dreadlord from Syracuse, Utah Since: May, 2009
Dreadlord
#306: Oct 17th 2009 at 6:40:32 PM

Add Morbid Angel to that list and it will be 50% more awesome!

Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#307: Oct 17th 2009 at 7:28:10 PM

I can't stand their vocals. Nice instrumentals, though.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
RokkitPowah Kvlt. from Blashyrkh Since: Sep, 2009
Kvlt.
#308: Oct 18th 2009 at 5:17:51 AM

Morbid Angel are like cruise control for awesome.

I need some Mammal Sauce..
Muzozavr Since: Jan, 2001
#309: Oct 18th 2009 at 5:30:13 AM

Even with cruise control you still need to steer.grin

Where's Disturbed on that list anyway?

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BlackFriday Dreadlord from Syracuse, Utah Since: May, 2009
Dreadlord
#310: Oct 18th 2009 at 10:48:45 AM

Don't mention Disturbed in a Metal thread. o_o

NightmareAlien D:< Since: Oct, 2009
D:<
#311: Oct 18th 2009 at 11:02:33 AM

Where's Disturbed on that list anyway?

Nowhere. The only song I kinda like from them is Indestructable. And that's only if I hear it on the radio.

Muzozavr Since: Jan, 2001
#312: Oct 18th 2009 at 11:49:36 AM

The only song I kinda like from them is Indestructible.
Really? Not even "The Game" and "Inside The Fire"?sad

Don't mention Disturbed on a Metal thread.
Oh god, here come the metalflamewars...surprised

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Lordnecronus dOOOOM from Wales Since: Sep, 2009
dOOOOM
#313: Oct 18th 2009 at 11:50:05 AM

Don't mention Disturbed in a Metal thread.

Not again... can't we just avoid saying all that elitist stuff in the metal thread?

last.fm | RYM
NightmareAlien D:< Since: Oct, 2009
D:<
#314: Oct 18th 2009 at 11:55:10 AM

Really? Not even "The Game" and "Inside The Fire"?

Nah, sorry man. Just not my thing. Good on ya if you like them, though. smile

Muzozavr Since: Jan, 2001
#315: Oct 18th 2009 at 12:16:32 PM

Nightmare Alien:

Well, OK then. Was just wondering.

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BlackFriday Dreadlord from Syracuse, Utah Since: May, 2009
Dreadlord
#316: Oct 18th 2009 at 1:51:36 PM

Wow, apparently it's bad to not want people to discuss non-metal in a metal thread.

Lordnecronus dOOOOM from Wales Since: Sep, 2009
dOOOOM
#317: Oct 18th 2009 at 1:56:36 PM

Wow, apparently it's bad to not want people to discuss non-metal in a metal thread.

Only if the non-metal in question is definitely not metal. Regarding nu metal, metalcore, deathcore, whateverthefuckcore, Your Mileage May Vary as to whether it's metal or not - therefore, it's allowed to be discussed here.

Discussing emo bands here would be a bad idea, though.

last.fm | RYM
BlackFriday Dreadlord from Syracuse, Utah Since: May, 2009
Dreadlord
#318: Oct 18th 2009 at 2:32:53 PM

Well, Disturbed is simplistic radio-rock, so yeah.

XRotNRollX (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#319: Oct 18th 2009 at 2:36:16 PM

Discussing emo bands here would be a bad idea, though.

well, NOW you've done it

Love Lost but Not Forgotten have a pretty big metal influence

plus, the old drummer for Unearth was in Hassan I Sabbah, the the drummer of Darkest Hour was in City of Caterpillar

Lordnecronus dOOOOM from Wales Since: Sep, 2009
dOOOOM
#320: Oct 18th 2009 at 3:33:26 PM

X Rot N Roll X: Is it me, or do you show up whenever I mention emo bands? Either way, yeah, you've got a point.

Well, Disturbed is simplistic radio-rock, so yeah.

You know what else is "simplistic radio-rock"? Led Zeppelin.

No, really. I've heard Led Zeppelin played on the radio a lot more than Disturbed (since 2000; I'm fully aware that LZ have been around, and therefore have more radio play than, Disturbed).

It doesn't matter if something is played on the radio or simplistic; if it's metal, or arguably metal, then it can be talked about here. I'm sure X Rot N Roll X will back me up on that, being the resident rock genre expert.

last.fm | RYM
XRotNRollX (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#321: Oct 18th 2009 at 3:55:44 PM

nu-metal is metal, but on the metal family tree, it's the retarded uncle that touches little girls because he doesn't know better, so no one talks about him

edited 21st Oct '09 9:30:31 AM by XRotNRollX

Lordnecronus dOOOOM from Wales Since: Sep, 2009
dOOOOM
#322: Oct 18th 2009 at 4:15:04 PM

nu-metal is metal, but on the metal family tree, it's the retarded uncle that touches little girls because he doesn't no better, so no one talks about him

Best definition of nu metal I've ever heard. That should be on The Other Wiki.

On the subject of nu metal, personally I'm not a fan of the genre either. Too many absolute shit bands. However, there were some IMO good bands from the movement, such as Korn, Disturbed, Slipknot, and System of a Down. Evanescence and Deftones I'll mention, too, because although they're not nu metal, they're often considered to be, and I like those two bands. Everything else nu metal I can pretty much do without, though I've got a love-hate relationship with Linkin Park.

On the subject of other genres of metal, I like most other genres, although I don't like hair metal, and I generally ignore black metal because the musicians take themselves way too seriously. I'm also not too fussed on grindcore (yes, it's metal, it can be talked about, Napalm Death being the notable exception. I especially like Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Gothic Metal, and most Thrash Metal (don't get me wrong, I like thrash a lot, but a lot of the bands are pretty samey for me).

Favourite metal bands? (without negative feedback about what's metal and what's not) I'd have to say Death, Tool, Metallica, Rage Against The Machine, Nightwish, Opeth, Nine Inch Nails, Rammstein, Anthrax, Arch Enemy, Faith No More, Judas Priest and Lamb Of God. I also love Nirvana, Radiohead, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, but they're not metal, so...

last.fm | RYM
KitsuneInferno Jackass Detector from East Tennessee Since: Apr, 2009
Jackass Detector
#323: Oct 18th 2009 at 7:07:56 PM

@ Lordnecronus - You don't think Alice in Chains are metal? The hell, I always considered them a metal band.

Anyway, here's a list of most of the metal bands I like. Guaranteed some choices are going to be disputed in this topic, but fuck ya. You have your opinions and I have mine.

  • Alice in Chains
  • Anthrax
  • Arch Enemy
  • Avenged Sevenfold
  • Black Sabbath
  • Bullet for My Valentine
  • Celldweller
  • Children of Bodom
  • Deftones
  • Dir en grey
  • Disturbed
  • Dream Theater
  • Evanescence
  • In Flames
  • In This Moment
  • Iron Maiden
  • Judas Priest
  • Killswitch Engage
  • Korn
  • Lacuna Coil
  • Linkin Park (Yes, they're here solely to piss off "metalheads".)
  • Luna Sea
  • Megadeth
  • Metallica
  • Nightwish
  • Nine Inch Nails
  • Pantera
  • Rage Against the Machine
  • Rammstein
  • Sepultura
  • Slipknot (Again, to piss you off.)
  • Within Temptation
  • X Japan

As you can probably guess, I have a few problems with "metalheads" and don't consider myself one despite my playlist.

edited 18th Oct '09 7:14:53 PM by Kitsune Inferno

"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt." - Some guy with a snazzy hat.
Noimporta Since: Jan, 2001
#324: Oct 18th 2009 at 7:17:45 PM

Alice In Chains, of which we have an article, is metal/grunge, different people associate it more with either genre.

xexyzl Since: Jan, 2001
#325: Oct 18th 2009 at 7:45:19 PM

As you can probably guess, I have a few problems with "metalheads" and don't consider myself one despite my playlist.
Yeah, considering you listen to almost squat for Extreme Metal I'm not surprised you don't identify yourself as a metalhead.


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