Why do people like metal so much?

[Googenstien]

Its better and the music is really played as opposed to Lady Gag and Ace of Base

 

[ArchAngelKira]

I like some metal like rhapsody and dragonforce. I listen to it because its NOT rap also its strong music.

 

[Darktau]

Yes, I already know there is a metal thread going on, but I'm wanting to ask a specific question with this one.

I know lots of people on the Escapist like metal a lot, and I also know a lot of other gamers and people seem to like metal a lot, and I'm usually one to equally accept any type of music..but metal just seems to be peculiar for me.

For the most part, I love all of the instrumentals in any sort of metal song I hear. It's loud, energetic, and just has a sort of ummph to it. The only probably I have with this is, that the vocals to most of these songs sound like the vocalist is possessed(which might be the point sometimes) or that they need cough syrup or something, and it kind of ruins the whole experience for me.

The only metal band that I have seemed to find that suits my tastes(I'm not sure if they are even metal), is Hammerfall. They seem to have exactly everything that I want out of metal. Kind of how like Queen has their rock opera take to rock & roll, Hammerfall to me kind of sounds like the metal equivalent, so...metal opera??

So to make it simpler...this is the kind of metal I don't like and don't seem to understand:

While this is the kind of metal I do like and want to know if there is more of:

So in ending, why do you like metal so much? and also, can you recommend any that is more closer to my tastes?

Bands like hammerfall (stuff I like ) :

Pyramaze
Primal Fear
Blind Guardian
Dark Moor
Kamelot
Falconer
Heavenly

Bands you may like (stuff just outside that music taste you may like):

Dream Theater
Sabaton
Clawfinger
Disturbed (Although specifically the "indestructible album" they become almost a new band in this album)
Pantera (Some songs eg. Cemetery gates)
OLD Metallica (ride the lightning, master of puppets etc.)

I want to point out it took me FOREVER to get a song for each band!

Spoiler: Bands close to hammerfall

The band name is in the title (but it is in order)

Spoiler: Cover art unsuitable for children :P

Spoiler: Bands you may like

And why do I like metal, because it takes skill to produce (I am also impartial to classical )

 

[Skarvig]

The singing in the Death Metal section sounds awesome to me, it fits the style of music. Like the guitars and the bass it seems to have a lot of power. Therefor I can't stand the singing in the black metal genre. But it's always a question of liking or not.

 

[judas prick]

I like a bit of metal, and by metal i mean pantera, sabbath, Dio and metallica before they became a bunch of pussies.

stuff like killswitch, bullet and 36crazyfist can suck the big one though

 

[Housebroken Lunatic]

This song is what got me into power metal and metal in general:


The reason? I was rather impressed the way they could play so fast and still drench the song in melody instead of just "shredding" away as fast as possible wihout much melody to it. Also the guitar-solos got me hooked.


This song is what got me into death metal:


The reason? Speed, brutality, theme and one of the better growls I've heard. You'll notice that this particular singer growls in a rather unorthodox manner which use the vocal chords more than what is considered usual.

This song is what got me into nu-metal:


... What can I say. They're just fucking Slipknot. I just like everything about their music.

This song is what got me into Grindcore:


The reason? Well for starters they don't take themselves too seriously as a lot of other grindcore bands does, but stick with making "grindified" covers of more well known songs in a parodious spoof manner. It's quite a chuckle to listen too, though many of their songs are in german so you need to study up some german if you need to understand them.

Speaking of germans, here is one of the songs that got me somewhat into industrial metal:


The reason, aside from them being awesome in general is the fact that the song really speaks to me on a personal level, due to my pyromaniac tendencies. (I guess some kids stop playing with fire and pyrotechnics sometime in their life. I never did)

Here's another song in he industrial genre that sort of pulled me in:


It's one of my more "sinful" preferences in the metal genre due to the very fact that Deathstars should be the kind of band that I would dislike on principle, but for some reason I don't.

Here's a song that got me into heavy metal:


Aside from he obvious AC/DC influences, the song kind of had that "upbeat" feel about it that I liked about Through The Fire And The Flames by Dragonforce, but in another genre of metal.


These are he songs that are the most memorable for "sucking me in". Since then I have branched out a lot within the respective sub-genres of metal and explored the origins of the respective genres (once you find something good you just want to dig up more I guess).

Of course, my tastes aren't really exclusive to metal (even if it does take up a large area of my musical interest). Other genres include punk, classical music, jazz, techno and electronica. Pretty much anything besides hip hop and RnB (barely anything within those genres I find interesting, and most of it I find to be utter shit).

Pop-wise I tend to dislike most modern songs, bu I do like a few spanning from the decades of the 30's,40's,50's,60's,70's and 80's. Some songs because they are genuinely good, and some songs more "for teh lulz" and thus make them good in a more or less "silly" kind of way.'

Don't know if this gave the OP some real answers or not, but at least I tried to include motivations for each respective song I linked to where it was possible.

 

[PorkChopXpress]

Metal isn't my number one genre anymore, but I will defend it to the death as a genre worthy of respect.

You want more Hammerfall type malarkey? Check out one of the few (of that type) that I rock.

Helloween - I'm Alive (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYU2VFpXjdU)

Good fuckin metal?
Meshuggah - New Millenium Cyanide Christ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYU2VFpXjdU)
Fear Factory - Fear Campaign (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKSb7Y0mzGY)

 

[Dr. Feelgood]

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=455-CIgc7co] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4VS9scWDng] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN4zTDFvJuQ]
Edit: I fail at links...
1.Trapped Under Ice-Metallica
2.Warriors of Time-Black Tide
3.Leather Rebel-Judas Priest

 

[Daniel_Rosamilia]

Because the few metal bands I listen to are absolutely BRILLIANT.
I'll give a couple of examples:

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[Red Right Hand]

I hate a lot of metal out there, but I do quite like some of it. For example, bands like Electric Wizard, Tool, Tomahawk, Puscifer, Orange Goblin(though they're probably not metal). Most of the rest I find to be generic and pretty boring to be honest.

EDIT: Is this not awesome?

Spoiler

 

[silver wolf009]

It just sounds great.

Bands like Metallica and MEGADETH makes me regret not living in the 80's



It really is irrational, its like how some people like Twilight, or Jutin Bieber. You really cant explain it but you can enjoy it.

 

[silversnake4133]

Probably because we live in such an angry and violent society anymore, so it fits right in with the Status Quo.

Status Quo are a rock band at best! They have no place in a metal thread!

Neither does my retarded Pikachu, but it's still here. :3

Retarded Pikahu's in ur metal threads, hoggin' yo' atmospheres!

IAS, yeah, I know Status Quo is a rock band, it was also the name of a wanna be dancing troupe on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew". What I was referring to were the words "status quo", which means "of or pertaining to normalcy".

 

[MasterV]

You mean...why do people like different styles of music? Personal preference, my boy. For example, I could flame you for not liking Amon Amarth, but to each their own. Listen to what you like and don't criticise people for their tastes, be they musical, gaming or otherwise. You don't have to understand to accept taste diversity.

 

[NiallXoldham]

For the most part, I love all of the instrumentals in any sort of metal song I hear. It's loud, energetic, and just has a sort of ummph to it. The only probably I have with this is, that the vocals to most of these songs sound like the vocalist is possessed(which might be the point sometimes) or that they need cough syrup or something, and it kind of ruins the whole experience for me.

The only metal band that I have seemed to find that suits my tastes(I'm not sure if they are even metal), is Hammerfall. They seem to have exactly everything that I want out of metal. Kind of how like Queen has their rock opera take to rock & roll, Hammerfall to me kind of sounds like the metal equivalent, so...metal opera??

So to make it simpler...this is the kind of metal I don't like and don't seem to understand:

While this is the kind of metal I do like and want to know if there is more of:

So in ending, why do you like metal so much? and also, can you recommend any that is more closer to my tastes?

Alright you've got alot of posts in here, so I don't expect you to notice my view on this, how I am an avid metalhead, I love metal more than life, I love that power it seems to invoke, if I could make music for the rest of my life I would. I really respect this Hammerfall song you have put up in your post, it is melodic, heavy and has a good progression, but I love Amon Amarth more sadlyX.x Metal is actually a big fad in how the vocals are done, a band will come out with that possessed sound, make it big and people emulate that, people have been trying it ever since Slayer came about, I may be wrong on that but thats how I see it. As for metal close to your style, I have a few bands I would recommend, Megadeth may not be you style, will try figure out how to put videos into posts, but will try to get a good on to come in with.

Sabaton, its like Hammerfall, Viking metal, the vocals can get a little growly now and then but it has this Opera feel to it and I urge you, please listen to this song and give it a moment to sink in, to enjoy the music. If you read this thank you.


(incase player does not work)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T4lzDUxNlk

and Megadeth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW0Ao9r2zkY


I hope you found this helpful

 

[sageoftruth]

Because it's loud and the few that truly like it push it onto their other friends that it's good. It's rebellious and the new audience of metal is within the age ranges of enjoying things that are rebellious.

Musically, it's a train-wreck. I think it's more so a genre built off of a belief system, not the music itself, I think.

Personally I'd rather listen to orchestral music than the bellowing and caterwauling of somebody named "Ogre" who doesn't wear a shirt.

That's where symphonic metal comes in.

 

[w-Jinksy]

Yes, I already know there is a metal thread going on, but I'm wanting to ask a specific question with this one.

I know lots of people on the Escapist like metal a lot, and I also know a lot of other gamers and people seem to like metal a lot, and I'm usually one to equally accept any type of music..but metal just seems to be peculiar for me.

For the most part, I love all of the instrumentals in any sort of metal song I hear. It's loud, energetic, and just has a sort of ummph to it. The only probably I have with this is, that the vocals to most of these songs sound like the vocalist is possessed(which might be the point sometimes) or that they need cough syrup or something, and it kind of ruins the whole experience for me.

The only metal band that I have seemed to find that suits my tastes(I'm not sure if they are even metal), is Hammerfall. They seem to have exactly everything that I want out of metal. Kind of how like Queen has their rock opera take to rock & roll, Hammerfall to me kind of sounds like the metal equivalent, so...metal opera??

So to make it simpler...this is the kind of metal I don't like and don't seem to understand:

While this is the kind of metal I do like and want to know if there is more of:

So in ending, why do you like metal so much? and also, can you recommend any that is more closer to my tastes?

yes there is more of it its called power metal and its awesome i suggest listening to kamelot and blind guardian if you enjoy hammerfall.

also i never got this type of metal where they all sound like their pigs with throat cancer. screaming whee whee like a pig =/= cool

 

[sageoftruth]

You may want to give Gamma Ray a try. Their sound is somewhat like if you mixed heavy metal with Queen or Meatloaf (and a few of their songs are just about as dynamic as Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell).

Some real dynamic songs of theirs are Insurrection and Blood Religion.

 

[Mr.Caine]

This thread lacks Opeth and Mastodon.

 

[Blandman]

Because it's tough and extremely durable, as well as being highly versatile and can be used for huge range of needs, such as building bridges.

...Wait...you meant the music? Oh...erm, umm...it's hardcore guitar riffs and jamming bass lines sing to my rebellious heart and incite me to fight the power, and stuff.

(But no, I really do like Classic Heavy Metal because I think that they are not only very good pieces of music, but sometimes have a meaningful and worthwhile message behind them, unlike most music today.)