M-E-T-A-L

[anonymity88]

I'm currently in LOVE with A Day to Remember. They're metalcore but I find that many of my heavy metal loving friends really like them too.

That sounds just like Pop-punk to me. Just saying...

 

[Astoria]

I'm currently in LOVE with A Day to Remember. They're metalcore but I find that many of my heavy metal loving friends really like them too.

That sounds just like Pop-punk to me. Just saying...

Some of their songs do, I just put that one because it's their latest single. Other songs of theirs like 2nd Sucks are more metalcore.

 

[Sakurazaki1023]

I listen to a combination of Power, Symphonic, Gothic, and Melodic Death with a bit of heavy metal and NDH thrown in here and there.

Here's a few favorites.

 

[anonymity88]

I'm currently in LOVE with A Day to Remember. They're metalcore but I find that many of my heavy metal loving friends really like them too.

That sounds just like Pop-punk to me. Just saying...

Some of their songs do, I just put that one because it's their latest single. Other songs of theirs like 2nd Sucks are more metalcore.

Fair enough, never really given them the time of day. All I ever here is The Downfall of Us All played at every rock club I ever visit, ever. Are they worth investigating further?

 

[DanielBrown]

Thrasher reporting in.



Perhaps something more "serious" would work better.

 

[x0ny]

Take a guess. I also like Children of Bodom.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

Aw yeah. Also, This one has an intro that's a bit annoying, so listen past that. It starts maybe a minute in.

I've been looking for a band with very heavy riffs (heavier than the two songs I posted), but clean singing. Sort of like Nevermore, except I'm not a huge fan of their singer. Anyone have suggestions?

 

[Latinidiot]

I love metal to the point that I'm not afraid to critisize. Oh an example? Let's see....


Ah yes, Opeth:

and hell, why not: Dimmu Borgir:

 

[Nazulu]

Metal isn't my favourite genre but I love lots of metal, mostly classic bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Pantera and the almighty Black Sabbath.

I love it for that raw rocky sound and the aggressive energy you get from most of them.

I'm amazed this song was released in the 2000's, best song I heard in that decade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjG47gtMCo

 

[Astoria]

That sounds just like Pop-punk to me. Just saying...

Some of their songs do, I just put that one because it's their latest single. Other songs of theirs like 2nd Sucks are more metalcore.

Fair enough, never really given them the time of day. All I ever here is The Downfall of Us All played at every rock club I ever visit, ever. Are they worth investigating further?

I'd say so though if you don't like that song you may prefer their earlier albums to their latest ones but I'd reckomend giving all of their songs a listen to to see if any are to your liking.

 

[AvsJoe]

I've been a fan of Melodic Metal for a while now; have been since I first heard Dialogue With the Stars by In Flames. I am currently in between "favourite bands", but I listen to a fuck-ton of Children of Bodom, Nightwish, and the aforementioned In Flames.

 

[Guffe]

Iron Maiden.

Obvious answer is obvious I suppose.

Maiden fan reporting in here too.
I also listen to Rock from 80:s like Pretty Maids, Kiss, Blue Öyster Cult, Alice Cooper and the sort. Some Heavy bands I like are (except Maiden) Hammerfall, Helloween, Mötley Crüe and more. Then again the definition "metal" has changed since the 80-90:s when some bands like Savatage were Metal back then but now they're "Rock" since Metal's become heavier than back then.
Why I listen to this is most likely because when I still was in the womb my dad played loads of rock/heavy music (I am 19) and so I felt the vibrations from the speakers and that made me feel comfortable. Just one idea of why I like metal/rock.
My favorite song is Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden, I have always liked the song and for many years when people ask my favorite song this has been the answer. I know nothing about music in the way of chords and stuff so I can't give a musical reason why I like it other than that it just clicked from the very first time when I heard it.

 

[Hawk of Battle]

Kamelot;



And Disturbed;



My 2 favourite bands ever.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

My interest in metal goes as far as 80's hair metal. Most modern metal just sounds like noise to me I'm afraid.

Also, endow means giving something as in literally giving something from one person to another.

i do mean literally give me metal songs and bands...and 80s hair metal doesnt belong here

No you don't mean that at all. You mean tell you about songs and bands. I'd have to go out and find a band and hand them over to you in order to endow you with a band.

And yes it's been made clear that glam metal like Motley Crue, and Ozzy Osbourne isn't welcome here already.

Actually, I'd say Ozzy's new album is metal. Not super heavy by any means, but still.

And then look at some of the stuff he made with Zakk Wylde:

 

[dragonslayer32]

It had to be done.



Also...

 

[Naeo]

Sludge metal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z118lF7vQUw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbSzzmpli4A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeSwal4jqyk

Doom/Funeral Doom metal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3L0O7xlZj4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOFLcQ1BE8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTVwqRJnNBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWMDhIGbp1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mFQvf2NkSg

Drone metal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HEiQJEmBg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG97k6DMNVM

Alt/Avant-Garde/Post/Progressive metal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U45NfWSX-Vk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOaqcfTZgno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7gR1D1C1MM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrFTR9fucr8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWjhxnVcmgg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qz8e7pgy_Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEVyDjxsUrk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtxvwZmQ3ec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9dNt3bNGSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hei_55BBf4

 

[Dr. Win]

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My favourite song

 

[jaketheripper]

This thread is to the true metalheads of this forum, please endow us with your favorite metal band or song and tell us why : ) purist, traditional and modern metal are welcome.
oh, and id like to know why each of you is specifically selective towards metal...as in, why is it your favorite musical genre?

Lately iv discovered this band (Mechina) which rekindled my love for avant garde epic metal, they have this space age, futuristic atmosphere which goes oh so well with the fuckin brutality.
this vid says it all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpSCJzfmMxo

horns up

too hard! ill just look at my music....
the agonist
all that remains
anthrax
atreyu
avenged sevenfold
black sabbath
bfmv(old stuff)
coal chamber
deathstars
dethklok(lol)
devildriver
disturbed
five finger death punch
godsmack
lamb of god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
less than under
limp bizkit
manson(metal?)
megadeth!!!
metallica...
mudvayne
mushroomhead
otep
roadrunner united
slayer
slipknot
soulfly
static-x
tool
whitechapel

thats all my metal!!!!! (i have every album for all bands listed(w/o piracy)

 

[ri-chan]

This is fabulous. I also thought it sounded quite similar to Mirrorthrone and was happy to see it's the same guy.

I typically listen to black and folky stuff really, but I'm pretty open minded.
Anyway, a few things:

 

[D33dl3]

well guess like a lot of you I started listening to Megadeth,Metallica,Anthrax,Slayer, Sacred Reich, The Almighty, Exodus, Testament, Fear Factory, Machinehead, Corrosion of Conformity and countless others that I'm not sure if they fall into the 'metal' category or not(Where do Korn and Suicidal Tendencies fit in ?). In terms of newer bands, can't think of many that I listen to and think are great ... listen to Slipknot (Prefer Stone Sour tho), a little Disturbed and Avenged Seven Fold ... but to me they're not great just ok. Suppose they're meant for a different generation and I'm just gettin older.

All hail the god of middle age

[just saw Jake The Rippers list and realised I forgot Five Finger Death punch .. who in terms of newer music to me is actually great ]