rock's not dead
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There is a whole lot of horrible music going on in this thread.
Silverstein? Korn? Ugh. I'm honestly not one of those elitist metal kids, but I have no idea how people can listen to this stuff. It's genuinely horrible music.
Alexisonfire's old stuff is okay (.44 Caliber Love Letter is a great track) but as of Crisis, they were just another mindless emo band.
I also used to like Protest the Hero before I saw them live. They are the most boring live band ever. They literally just stand in one place and play scales.
I'm much more into the metal scene right now. Some really inventive, spectacular music is coming out of the metal genre right now. Tyr's new album is so freaking good I can't even think about it.
Silverstein? Korn? Ugh. I'm honestly not one of those elitist metal kids, but I have no idea how people can listen to this stuff. It's genuinely horrible music.
Alexisonfire's old stuff is okay (.44 Caliber Love Letter is a great track) but as of Crisis, they were just another mindless emo band.
I also used to like Protest the Hero before I saw them live. They are the most boring live band ever. They literally just stand in one place and play scales.
I'm much more into the metal scene right now. Some really inventive, spectacular music is coming out of the metal genre right now. Tyr's new album is so freaking good I can't even think about it.
Judging from this post and your username, we have a lot to talk about, so I'm going to go get the topic-related part of this post out of the way.Necrophagist said:
When I look back on it now, the late nineties were a blur of pretty blah music. Okay.
The only good part of Alexisonfire is Dallas Green, who makes very good music by himself under the moniker City and Colour (get it???).
Have you ever tried to play a Protest the Hero song on the guitar or bass? They are very demanding and involve some pretty goofy jumps and tapping. I'm a little surprised that the guys don't sit down.
I agree that the metal scene is flourishing. You should check out Obscura if you haven't, which is some former Necrophagist members and a dude with a six string fretless bass.
I just got really into Scale the Summit and have been progging the shit out of my mind in waiting for the new album on the 17th.
Carry on.
As long as the songs that I like continue to exist as recorded and playable data, I'd say they are not dead. And much of the music that I like is 20-40 year old rock.
What do you mean it's not popular? Why should we care?
What do you mean it's not popular? Why should we care?
Eh, Rock probably isn't dead yet, but I just don't care.
If I'm going to listen to Rock, I'm not going to even look beyond the 80s.
If I'm going to listen to Rock, I'm not going to even look beyond the 80s.
Yeah I'm with you, Protest is technical as shit. Way beyond my ability to play. But dude, live, their singer, who isn't spectacular to begin with, literally stood therewith his hand behind his back. He doesn't do much, and the live show would have been spectacular had they 1) turned their equipment up (seriously, it was like a smooth jazz feel with the levels they had) and 2) put SOME effort into engaging the crowd. They were followed up by As I Lay Dying, who aren't the best metal band around and not "technical" in any sense of the word, but they poured their heart out for this show. Their lead singer was all over the place. Metal isn't all about your knowledge of your instrument, it's a about the chaos and energy of a live setting. So, Protest is fail in my opinion.bmf185 said:
Oh, and dude, you should check out Seventh Wonder if you're into the prog bit. They have one of the most talented bassists I've heard in a while and their singer is spectacular. Very good, classically-inspired Swedish progressive rock. Their last album, Waiting in the Wings, is a huge improvement over their debut, Become. Their new album, Mercy Falls is perfect.
My favourites are Foo Fighters and Disturbed. There are loads of good rock bands out there, anyone who thinks Rock is dead is greatly deluded.
Not entirely. Wolfmother? Airbourne?super_smash_jesus said:
rock is not dead, just not the mainstream anymore.
of the top of my head
Bullets and Octane
Black Stone Cherry
Buck Cherry
Wolfmother
Airbourne
I can only name a few bands that i would describe as great.
Radiohead
Kings of Leon
Muse
White stripes
and most importantly Radiohead again.In rainbows was one of thier best.
Radiohead
Kings of Leon
Muse
White stripes
and most importantly Radiohead again.In rainbows was one of thier best.
Even without the rule change you're way off! Tool started in the 90s, and got big with their 1996 release AEnema, 2001 Lateralis, and 2006 10,000 DaysMerciless.Fire said:
They formed in 1990, but didn't have an album release until 1993.
Oh, and Tool.
Valient Thorr, hard rock leaning a bit towards metal, without a doubt my favorite band.
Volbeat, but they are danish, so you likely don't know them.
Red Warsawa, polish/danish "hævi mætal" thats so bad its good.
Queens of the Stone Age, of course.
On that with no rock in the radio, it can be said very simple:
When people start a radio station, they might want to broadcast some kind of specific music or programs, but people also want to make a lot money, therefore they want their radio to appeal to the widest audience. Since most people listen to watered down bland pop, pop/rock, RnB, and the like, thats what they play. If they try something different, the shareholders and investors demand otherwise. Don't we all just love bureaucracy.
Volbeat, but they are danish, so you likely don't know them.
Red Warsawa, polish/danish "hævi mætal" thats so bad its good.
Queens of the Stone Age, of course.
On that with no rock in the radio, it can be said very simple:
When people start a radio station, they might want to broadcast some kind of specific music or programs, but people also want to make a lot money, therefore they want their radio to appeal to the widest audience. Since most people listen to watered down bland pop, pop/rock, RnB, and the like, thats what they play. If they try something different, the shareholders and investors demand otherwise. Don't we all just love bureaucracy.