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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 11, 2015 7:16:58 GMT -6
Metal. True music for those that are willing to embrace it. Heavy Metal. A crashing cacophony of blistering speed guitars kept in line by the bellowing bass lines and rythmic rumble of double bass on the drum kit. This is not for everyone. To embrace metal means you are able to think differently than most, see patterns in the world that are invisible to most, hear something complex and break it down to its base parts recognizing the individuality amongst the sum. Metal is the music of the deities and once it is unveiled to you there is no going back. By reading this thread you acknowledge and respect all things metal (except Winger). Welcome to the pit motherfuckers.
**Hawg if you have read this far you should probably just stop. However, if you are willing to learn I am happy to teach.
So some groundwork. I kept it to top 25 metal bands and tried to include some of the fringe genres. However within metal there are probably 30+ sub genres and no way to include them all. This does primarily focus on thrash metal as it is the core of all the rest (and it's the best). This list does not include Hard Rock bands such as KISS or AC/DC or GnR. As much as I like those bands as well, this is not their domain.
Horns up \m/ \m/
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Post by November KS on Oct 11, 2015 10:53:22 GMT -6
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Post by scorejr on Oct 11, 2015 11:03:53 GMT -6
You ever listen to Parkway Drive? That's the kind of metal I'm into. Yeah there's screaming, but the guitars and pounding breakdowns are just too awesome to ignore.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 11, 2015 11:26:11 GMT -6
You ever listen to Parkway Drive? That's the kind of metal I'm into. Yeah there's screaming, but the guitars and pounding breakdowns are just too awesome to ignore. Hold that thought. We'll get back to it. |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 11, 2015 19:04:41 GMT -6
Before we get to the actual list we need to talk about some of the cuts. No that's not British slang. First were the trailblazers in the late 70s and early 80's that inspired the bands that came after them. Without Venom or Merciful Fate or Morbid Angel or Alice Cooper we may not have the Megadeth's and Anthrax' we know and love today. The 80's brought us hair metal and we really aren't even going to bring that genre into this list. Other than Motely Crue I don't really think those bands are of the same calibur or had the longevity or importance of these other bands. I am sure a case for Poison and Def Leopard could be made - but I'm not listening to it. But even before the hair spray and makeup there were bands like Man'O'War who helped inspire the theatrics of it all. Barbarian metal gods bringing us the sounds from the mountain. Once we got to the 90's it was an awful time for metal. Few bands rose to the challenge to keep it to the roots, or experiment in ways that weren't "rap and roll". I wish we could forget the Limp Bizkit and Staind and all the other crap that was served up as "metal" during my college years. Luckily Pantera was able to keep shining the light through those dark times. Outside of Pantera I can count on one hand how many other new bands really deserved to be called metal - White Zombie, Mushroomhead, Deftones, and the other two we will cover shortly. Throughout the 2000s metal slowly came back to prominence, and within the last 5 years we have seen a huge resurgence in the genre with some great bands emerging along with the old warhorses releasing more great material. Now before we go further I need to get your ears ready. This is from a goofy "super group" of metal formed back in the late 80's with members of Anthrax and The Psychos. Their theme was this amazing riff called The March of the SOD. If this doesn't get you pumped to go on this journey then you need to just turn around now. Looking at you Hawger.  Remember, metal is best listened to at LOUD volumes. Fucking crank it. And this video shows the insanity of 80s metal - that fucking stage dive is nuts. \m/ |
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Post by November KS on Oct 11, 2015 19:16:23 GMT -6
I actually know Mushroomhead. Ask scorejr!!
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Post by Danny Busch on Oct 11, 2015 19:18:44 GMT -6
I have heard of them too!!!
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Post by Danny Busch on Oct 11, 2015 19:22:56 GMT -6
I hope my boys in Gorgoroth get some respect in this list.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 11, 2015 19:23:55 GMT -6
I hope my boys in Gorgoroth get some respect in this list. Sorry but no. |
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Post by Danny Busch on Oct 11, 2015 19:28:06 GMT -6
I dabbled in the black metal a few years ago...well i youtubed a bunch of them. Very weird shit.
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Post by November KS on Oct 11, 2015 19:29:46 GMT -6
I watched the first video and proceeded to beat up my cat. Is that a normal reaction to this stuff?
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 11, 2015 19:53:19 GMT -6
I watched the first video and proceeded to beat up my cat. Is that a normal reaction to this stuff? Stop it. Plenty of ways to channel energy without harming others. Now how about that stage dive!! Also if you don't think you can handle this ride KS just go ahead and step to the left now. You and Hawger can watch from the sidelines. |
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Post by November KS on Oct 11, 2015 19:57:40 GMT -6
I watched the first video and proceeded to beat up my cat. Is that a normal reaction to this stuff? Stop it. Plenty of ways to channel energy without harming others. Now how about that stage dive!! Also if you don't think you can handle this ride KS just go ahead and step to the left now. You and Hawger can watch from the sidelines. The stage dive was insane. He's also a pretty big boy for people to be catching. I would've let him fall. I did notice he beat up a few fans before he got back on the stage. We'll see what I can handle. Maybe it'll grow on me. scorejr will love whatever that first thing was. I'll probably love a few depending on who's included. FYI, the cat was not harmed while watching your angry music. |
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Post by scorejr on Oct 11, 2015 21:32:47 GMT -6
Stop it. Plenty of ways to channel energy without harming others. Now how about that stage dive!! Also if you don't think you can handle this ride KS just go ahead and step to the left now. You and Hawger can watch from the sidelines. The stage dive was insane. He's also a pretty big boy for people to be catching. I would've let him fall. I did notice he beat up a few fans before he got back on the stage. We'll see what I can handle. Maybe it'll grow on me. scorejr will love whatever that first thing was. I'll probably love a few depending on who's included. FYI, the cat was not harmed while watching your angry music. Poor Peanut Butter Sandwich  Leave that watermelon alone! (My dads cat is named Peanut and looks like a watermelon) I'm sure I'll love this list, and I totally get where Jackref is coming from. I don't really get into the slow gloom black metal, but deathcore and anything with sick breakdowns and guitars that make you pump your fist and bang your head is alright with me. How bout some Soilwork?? Their double album The Living Infinite is a masterpiece. |
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Post by Hawg Ass on Oct 12, 2015 9:10:54 GMT -6
I watched the first video and proceeded to beat up my cat. Is that a normal reaction to this stuff? Stop it. Plenty of ways to channel energy without harming others. Now how about that stage dive!! Also if you don't think you can handle this ride KS just go ahead and step to the left now. You and Hawger can watch from the sidelines. Hey Ref, don't be bringing me into this, I haven't commented yet on how much this music sucks. |
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Post by Kirkwoodref on Oct 12, 2015 9:13:31 GMT -6
METAL!!!!!!!!
spoons
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Post by Hawg Ass on Oct 12, 2015 9:16:55 GMT -6
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Post by Hawg Ass on Oct 12, 2015 9:18:52 GMT -6
Hey KS, I am 100% certain this list will be worse than yours, you have that going for you.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 12, 2015 10:34:18 GMT -6
Stop it. Plenty of ways to channel energy without harming others. Now how about that stage dive!! Also if you don't think you can handle this ride KS just go ahead and step to the left now. You and Hawger can watch from the sidelines. Hey Ref, don't be bringing me into this, I haven't commented yet on how much this music sucks. I said stop reading Hawg! At least hold your shitcanning until the end. But who knows, if you listen you may actually enjoy something. Open thy mind... |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 12, 2015 10:37:38 GMT -6
The stage dive was insane. He's also a pretty big boy for people to be catching. I would've let him fall. I did notice he beat up a few fans before he got back on the stage. We'll see what I can handle. Maybe it'll grow on me. scorejr will love whatever that first thing was. I'll probably love a few depending on who's included. FYI, the cat was not harmed while watching your angry music. Poor Peanut Butter Sandwich Leave that watermelon alone! ( My dads cat is named Peanut and looks like a watermelon) I'm sure I'll love this list, and I totally get where Jackref is coming from. I don't really get into the slow gloom black metal, but deathcore and anything with sick breakdowns and guitars that make you pump your fist and bang your head is alright with me. How bout some Soilwork?? Their double album The Living Infinite is a masterpiece. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA Soilwork is good but not on the list. I wanted to keep it to 20 but expanded it to 25. If I go more than that it will end up like your dad's 75 and that is way too much. Also KS pretty sure Scorejr and I just became best friends. We'll be in the garage doing karate. Tell your raccoons to hit the bricks. |
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Post by November KS on Oct 12, 2015 10:47:11 GMT -6
My cat does not look like a watermelon.  |
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Post by Hawg Ass on Oct 12, 2015 10:48:06 GMT -6
My cat does not look like a watermelon.  |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 12, 2015 20:12:39 GMT -6
As much as I want to keep talking about watermelon peanut butter cats, we need to keep moving. We aren't quite ready to get started on the list. We still have a few more things to cover. I don't want to lose some of you thinking its all sweaty dudes and half formed sentences as lyrics. Its only about 95% that. Here I want to show that there are women in metal and they are quite talented. None of these bands made the list but it doesn't mean they aren't worth checking out. I know KS is going to be doing some extra google searching after this post. Within Temptation is a melodic and gothic metal band with epic song structure and compostion. Its a niche in the genre but those that do it well do it really well. This band does and their frontwoman has a captivating voice. ParadiseIn This Moment is a newer band and very aggressive and their lead singer pushes the boundaries of sexuality and empowerment. I love it. This is probably their most tame video. Adrenalize Butcher Babies is fronted by two (TWOOOOOOO) women and they are gorgeous. But they can actually sing both with melody and with the "Cookie Monster" growl. Damn impressive. This is a live video and the safest for work but if you dig it you can find more polished videos of theirs which are well done and stylistic as well. I Smell A Massacre |
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Post by November KS on Oct 12, 2015 20:19:36 GMT -6
Put some Flyleaf on this list and I'm totally on board with the whole thing.
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Post by November KS on Oct 12, 2015 20:24:27 GMT -6
Those Butcher Babies girls are naughty!!!! I'm starting to like this thread.
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 12, 2015 20:28:23 GMT -6
Put some Flyleaf on this list and I'm totally on board with the whole thing. Flyleaf is more hard rock than metal - but I do dig their lead singer |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 12, 2015 21:18:49 GMT -6
Ok one more entry tonight - and no we haven't hit the top 25 yet. It's not because I keep rearranging and changing my mind. It's not I swear.
There are alot of new metal bands out there today and even a new genre - Screamo (although some will say Metalcore). All the rage with the youth these days. Bands like Bullet for My Valentine, Escape the Fate, Bring Me The Horizon, Parkway Drive (for ScoreJr).
Escape The Fate - Just a Memory
In addition to that new genre, there is a another emerging called sludge metal that is more bluesy and toned down guitars. Very approachable to new ears. I really like this direction personally and I would say it probably started with Helmet with some Pantera and Sabbath inspiration and then evolved with bands like Kyuss and now Baroness and Red Fang.
Baroness - Take My Bones Away
Red Fang - Crows in Swine
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Post by scorejr on Oct 13, 2015 10:26:14 GMT -6
Ok one more entry tonight - and no we haven't hit the top 25 yet. It's not because I keep rearranging and changing my mind. It's not I swear. There are alot of new metal bands out there today and even a new genre - Screamo (although some will say Metalcore). All the rage with the youth these days. Bands like Bullet for My Valentine, Escape the Fate, Bring Me The Horizon, Parkway Drive (for ScoreJr). Escape The Fate - Just a Memory
In addition to that new genre, there is a another emerging called sludge metal that is more bluesy and toned down guitars. Very approachable to new ears. I really like this direction personally and I would say it probably started with Helmet with some Pantera and Sabbath inspiration and then evolved with bands like Kyuss and now Baroness and Red Fang. Baroness - Take My Bones Away
Red Fang - Crows in SwineMetalcore is the new hairband. Girls love it, guys get hated on for liking it. I always found that weird, I mean the music is loaded with breakdowns and heavy screaming but still get labeled “girl metal.” I like most everything from the genre even the old Asking Alexandria and of Mice and Men. We came as Romans is kind of too mellow for me. Thanks for at least mentioning the genera because it's blown up the last 5 years. Parkway Drive doesn't get the same hate as the other bands, but they're more like August Burns Red or Between the Buried and Me. I really like the new metal out there, but then again I loved hairbands. Looking forward to this list though ref! |
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Post by PositivelyJackref on Oct 13, 2015 10:44:58 GMT -6
This guy gets it.  ![]() Great comparison of metalcore to hair bands - I thought about using that analogy. |
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Post by Hawg Ass on Oct 13, 2015 10:53:15 GMT -6
I am fairly certain we have a bromance brewing.
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Leave that watermelon alone! (My dads cat is named Peanut and looks like a watermelon) 
