Poll: (for metal fans) Your favourite sub-genre of metal?

[squeeble69]

Early Thrash for me. In my humble opinion, the first 4 Megadeth albums are some of the best albums ever made (especially peace sells...!).

I also like progressive metal, as Dream Theater happens to be my favourite band...just wish they'd spell theatre right.

 

[Ingwer-Orang]

My favorite is Death Metal,especially from Poland(Vader,Behemoth,Decapitated)

 

[Lambda Beta]

Thrash, progressive, and the NWOBHM

 

[SeanSeanston]

Steel. Well that is if you mean mainstream iron. I also like retro stuff such as copper or bronze. Silver is also nice but expansive.

Nah, Platinum > Silver any day. When you're going for shiny silver metal, you may as well go the whole way.

Also not enough Judas Priest in this topic. I shall help balance it out ^_q

 

[Knusper]

mega-snip

I was there too. Slipknot and Motorhead were awesome!

OT: Big question. My favourites are classic metal like Maiden and Sabbath, Nu Metal particularly Slipknot, progressive metal like Dream Theater (OK some of it's rock, but whatever) and power metal (seeing Sabaton this winter!)

But I like all kinds. Honourable mentions go to folk metal and industrial metal and whatever you want to call Apocalyptica.

 

[zHellas]

Power Metal for me.


Now tell me that's not fucking awesome.

 

[Rogue 9]

...ALESTORM!
[EDIT]

Also, everyone should <3 Van Canto

OMG! Someone else said Alestorm! I figured I was gonna be the only person here to list them as one of their favorite bands. Alestorm Rocks!

The fact that both Alestorm (A Scottish/Irish Pirate Metal Band) and Van Canto (An A Capella Metal Band) exist makes me glad to live in this world.

Crazy awesome unique cases like them aside though, I mostly listen to symphonic/melodic/power metal. I started with DragonForce but was delighted to eventually learn there were whole genres of bands out there that did what they did in different and wonderful ways.

Favourites include Sonata Arctica, Kamelot, Epica and Eternal Tears of Sorrow. I've also just recently found a new favourite in Tyr. And some of my other favourite bands that I'm not quite sure how to define include Alcest and Dream Theater.

EDIT: In case it wasn't entirely clear, I also love Alestorm and Van Canto very much.

 

[Samuel Adams]

Progressive Metal (Dream Theater, Symphony X), Power Metal (Symphony X).

 

[Sentox6]

THRRRRRAAAAAAASSSSSSHHHHHHH.

Followed closely by progressive.

 

[Wayneguard]

My metal tastes can be summed up as Thrash + Manowar.

 

[zomnomnom]

I don't really have a favourite. Progressive, symphonic, alternative, power, some heavy--if I like the lyrics, and the music makes me want to jump up and make a 'tard of myself, then I'm happy. That said, I can't stand black metal or any kind of music that makes me want to trample kittens.

 

[jakeblues1295]

Probably my favorites are Neue Deutsche Härte, Industrial (I know that NDH is a form of industrail but I distinguish between them), Alternative, and Nu Metal.

 

[Suicidejim]

I generally go for anything, but my (un)holy trinity would be progressive metal, melodic death metal and folk metal.

 

[Elvis Starburst]

Opera Metal and Symphonic Metal. Just plain love. Hammerfall and Nightwish are sweet

 

[L33tsauce_Marty]

At the moment? Pirate metal.

 

[Adam Stryker]

^Same I also like doom/gothic metal such as

Paradise Lost
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHXOWwqwPDo

 

[Gaiseric]

Umm... I think my favorites would be Power and Progressive metal. At least that's what most of my metal collection falls into according to my mp3 player.

Not really too sure what those two sub-genres entail though.