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[Vegetunks9000]

@anarchistfish Dude this list is awesome!!!!!!! not one band i don't like there.

 

[Vegetunks9000]

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[theseworlds]

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Really? Any particular reason metalheads don't like Horse? (aside from the fact the singer looks scary as all shit in that video!)
I quite like Dillinger. But, it's one of those bands you can't listen to all the time. It becomes old really quick, I've found (after 2 listens in a row).
The Flaming Tsunami vid you posted was interesting. It really had me listening, then I heard the singer. It sounds as though he doesn't know how to scream/growl at all, and is ripping his vocal chords to pieces. Apart from the singing, it was alright.

 

[Anthony Wells]

you should try skillet-monster
or hero also by skillet
or comatose by skillet
they have a bunch of great songs i could keep listing them but those are my favorites


those are individual songs

as for the albums
Awake and comatose. by skillet

some of the songs are inter connected but they mostly all have there own beat but are all really great

 

[AnarchistFish]

Oh also:
Karnivool - Sound Awake

I don't listen to some of the stuff I rec'd but it suits what you posted.

If you want to try softer, more ambient stuff, listen to Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Try it anyway even if you don't, actually. I didn't before I listened to them for the first time.

 

[Tips_of_Fingers]

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Really? Any particular reason metalheads don't like Horse? (aside from the fact the singer looks scary as all shit in that video!)
I quite like Dillinger. But, it's one of those bands you can't listen to all the time. It becomes old really quick, I've found (after 2 listens in a row).
The Flaming Tsunami vid you posted was interesting. It really had me listening, then I heard the singer. It sounds as though he doesn't know how to scream/growl at all, and is ripping his vocal chords to pieces. Apart from the singing, it was alright.

People often label HORSE as hipsters because most of their fans are. They also hate that HORSE are the fathers of "nintendocore", a genre that the lead singer of HORSE made up in an interview as a joke...unfortunately, the fans took it seriously and soon after a whole host of bands claiming to be "nintendocore" appeared, causing much sighing and distress amongst other music fans.

And yes, the vocals of The Flaming Tsunamis is grating at first...it took me ages to get used to them, but I love the blend of ska and hardcore. They've not done too bad considering they're not hugely successful... although they're breaking up after they release their new album. Oh wells.

Also, are you a fan of punk? It's my preferred genre and can recommend some great bands if you're interested in something very different to metal?

 

[theseworlds]

Carach Angren are really good, both of there albums are masterpieces. Im hesitant to recommend them even though you said you liked all kinds of metal, you might like them if youre into melodic stuff even though they have a very harsh sound.

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Just two random songs, you have to listen to their albums all the way through though. Both are concept albums that tell one story throughout all songs.

Both of those were actually really good. I had my doubts at first, when I heard the symphonic elements, but once it got into it, I thought it was great. The blastbeats complement the symphonic sounds quite nicely, and I like the sudden change of direction the second song takes.

Cheers mate

 

[AnarchistFish]

I can't stand HORSE :s

Converge - Jane Doe
Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute

I keep thinking of more and more

 

[theseworlds]

Someone here needs some Progressive Death Metal.

Try
Opeth - Blackwater Park (progprogprog)
Devil Sold His Soul - Blessed & Cursed (this and the next one mix post-hardcore with post-metal. p.cool)
Amia Venera Landscape - The Long Procession
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia
Tool - Lateralus
Dir En Grey - Dum Spiro Spero
Deftones - White Pony (because any music list without Deftones is incomplete)
Mastodon - Leviathan
Neurosis - Through Silver In Blood (sludgesludgesludge)

I just had a quick listen to Devil Sold his Soul (sounds like The Ocean with high screams), and Neurosis (also, reminds me of the Ocean).

I'll definitely be writing these bands down and having a listen when I get the chance.

Thanks mate

 

[theseworlds]

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Really? Any particular reason metalheads don't like Horse? (aside from the fact the singer looks scary as all shit in that video!)
I quite like Dillinger. But, it's one of those bands you can't listen to all the time. It becomes old really quick, I've found (after 2 listens in a row).
The Flaming Tsunami vid you posted was interesting. It really had me listening, then I heard the singer. It sounds as though he doesn't know how to scream/growl at all, and is ripping his vocal chords to pieces. Apart from the singing, it was alright.

People often label HORSE as hipsters because most of their fans are. They also hate that HORSE are the fathers of "nintendocore", a genre that the lead singer of HORSE made up in an interview as a joke...unfortunately, the fans took it seriously and soon after a whole host of bands claiming to be "nintendocore" appeared, causing much sighing and distress amongst other music fans.

And yes, the vocals of The Flaming Tsunamis is grating at first...it took me ages to get used to them, but I love the blend of ska and hardcore. They've not done too bad considering they're not hugely successful... although they're breaking up after they release their new album. Oh wells.

Also, are you a fan of punk? It's my preferred genre and can recommend some great bands if you're interested in something very different to metal?

Hmm, alright. Seems like they're picking at tidbits.
Bugger it, doesn't matter, as long as the music's good.

I used to be really into punk, but my preferences changed after I started to listen to technical metal. Now, punk seems slow and simple to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to belittle what you listen to. But, for me, I like a bit more on the technical side of things, something I can really study and pick something new up every time I listen, and I haven't seen punk express such technical aspects. Just personal preference.

But, if there are any bands you think fits into that category, by all means, let me know. You've been great so far

 

[theseworlds]

I can't stand HORSE :s

Converge - Jane Doe
Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute

I keep thinking of more and more

More to add to the list

Cheers mate. I'll give 'em a whirl

 

[The Funslinger]

Ahoy hoy. I've been going through music, and found its rather bland all of a sudden. I've listened to it all to death.
What do you recommend?

I'm mostly into albums that have to be listened to as a whole to fully appreciate it. One or two songs worth listening to, and I don't see the point.
I'm talking albums like:
Ana Kefr - The Burial Tree
Devin Townsend Project - Deconstruction
Between the Buried and Me - anything from Alaska onwards
The Ocean - Heliocentric/Anthropocentric
NAMI - Fragile Alignments

Apart from this, I really dig bands that incorporate a strong harmony between their instruments. No chuggy-chuggy stuff.
By this, I mean bands like:
Dreamshade
The Human Abstract (except Midheaven. That album was putrid)
Misery Signals
Born of Osiris

For discussion purpose, do you have similar tastes, and why? What do you look for in music?
If I had to answer, I'd say, I look for music I can study, music that takes a few listens to fully appreciate it, and then a few more to fully enjoy it.

Post away!

EDIT: I'm into metal. I like just about any genre, but metal comes out on top for me every time. Probably should have specified that from the beginning...

I didn't see the edit until I pressed quote, but if you're looking for something mold (mould?) breaking and interesting, I'd recommend the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Huge variety of stuff, and their genre is collectively referred to as 'Funk Rock'. I imagine you've heard of them, but still.

Spoiler: samples of some of their stuff

Wet Sand is good because I think it could sound happy or sad depending on your point of view. All around quite mellow. Turn It Again is just an exciting song, with some great guitar work. Californication is possibly the song that symbolizes them most. It's the one most people who aren't too knowledgeable about them go to when I talk to them about it. Adventures of Raindance Maggie is one of their new songs from their comeback. Personally, I like it a lot. The cowbell works, for some reason...

A bit of a variety, but there's also a lot more. Love me some RHCP.

 

[Kris015]

Since I just listened to the new Puscifer album (Conditions of my Parole) on Spin like 500 times I'm gonna recommend this: BTW yeah, the start sounds pretty funny

 

[Sight Unseen]

Dream Theater- Scenes From a Memory/ Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence (or, you know, ANY Dream Theater Album)
Affiance- No Secret Revealed
Sonata Arctica- Unia

Those are my suggestions

 

[theseworlds]

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I dare say I have heard of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. They're a pretty chilled break from what I usually listen to.

Under The Bridge is one of the rare songs I can completely play on guitar.
Thanks anyway mate

 

[Maleval]

Two bands:

Eluveitie has amazing instrumentals with some interesting instruments.

 

[-Samurai-]

My Chemical Romance - listen to both The Black Parade and Danger Days, as they are actually different styles anyway as the band have evolved and changed over time.

Argh. I can't get into Danger Days.

I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love and Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge are easily my two favorite albums from them. Once Gerard sobered up, they went in a weird direction.

 

[Tips_of_Fingers]

Hmm, alright. Seems like they're picking at tidbits.
Bugger it, doesn't matter, as long as the music's good.

I used to be really into punk, but my preferences changed after I started to listen to technical metal. Now, punk seems slow and simple to me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to belittle what you listen to. But, for me, I like a bit more on the technical side of things, something I can really study and pick something new up every time I listen, and I haven't seen punk express such technical aspects. Just personal preference.

But, if there are any bands you think fits into that category, by all means, let me know. You've been great so far

Aaaah, I guess that's a fair point. Punk can be technical, but nowhere near as crazy as metal. One of my favourites are the immortal NOFX although I'm sure you've heard of them so I won't clutter the post with an example song. Lyrically they're one of the best bands I have ever experienced, simply for diversity.

Although this band is probably better (Warning, something completely different to what we've heard so far):

Spoiler: RX Bandits - And The Battle Begun

Spoiler: RX Bandits - My Lonesome Only Friend

They may not be to your tastes, but I personally think they're fucking incredible.

I can't stand HORSE :s

Converge - Jane Doe
Glassjaw - Worship & Tribute

I keep thinking of more and more

Haha, let's here it straight from a guy who hates HORSE the Band then...why do you hate them? I'm not going to tell you you're wrong, I'm just curious.

Also, The only Glassjaw album I own is Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence. It's amazing, and yet I've never checked out any other albums.

I've just checked out Trailer Park Jesus...good stuff.

 

[theseworlds]

So kind of a prog metal guy. Ever listen to Meshuggah? Definitely worth checking out, I'd recommend their latest album, obZen. Also try Periphery's self-titled album, Ayreon's The Human Equation (Or really anything by Arjen Lucassen) and Godspeed You! Black Emperor - F♯A♯∞

Periphery's self-titled is amazing, as is their EP. I'm definitely a fan.
I've heard of Meshuggah. But that's about it. One of those bands I hear around a fair bit, but can't actually be bothered to check out, if that makes sense.
From the few mins I just heard, Ayreon sounds good.
Godspeed you! Black Emperor sounds very ambience-ish, gradually building up over many, many minutes. I could get used to that. I liked what I heard.

Cheers mate.