Why do people like metal so much?

[Sinisterair]

Metal musics meaning and the feeling it brings, sure not all metal has great lyrics but you can find a seneriro to almost any song, I do like hammerfall and i like the idea to the eqivelent, also i like amon amarth, But Metal isnt all you see it to be, I dont know if your classifying metal by vocals if so, thats a common mistake, Take a look at thrash for instance, Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Anthrax, Slayer, they for the most part have comprehenisble lyircs. Also METALLICA IS THE BESTEST BAND EVA!!!!! lol

 

[Sinisterair]

Well I don't like all types of metal. Death core and Metalcore get pretty damn boring very quickly, and I hate nearly all vocalists from either genre. I think a great example of the typical metal vocal style done right is Randy blythe from Lamb of God.
If that was clean singing it wouldn't be half as epic.

I like it when it fits the tone, something grim or relentlessly angry, and with some emotion behind it. Way too many metal bands just have growling for the sake of it, and without any emotion it's nothing. That's what makes it work.

U shoulda done Sacrament.....lol Lamb of Gods Also an incredible band

 

[elcamino41383]

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

I agree with you on the "possessed vocalist" bit. I like metal but mostly the "lighter" metal where there isn't a lot of grunting and stuff. I prefer to understand at least MOST of the words the singer is singing/saying. If you want a good sound that you can actually understand the lyrics, try 5 Finger Death Punch. Ivan can cover pretty much the spectrum of all vocals. He sings great, he can do the "rap" thing a little, and even grunt/yell with the best of them.

 

[similar.squirrel]

I think it has something to do with feeling 'badass'. You know, the whole leather trench-coat, death-doesn't-bother-me-which-is-why-I-wear-skull-motífs type thing. I personally find it extremely laughable.

That said, I like few metal bands. I tend to go for the post-rock end of the spectrum though. Bands like Red Sparowes, Russian Circles and Pelican. Opeth are also great [minus the vocals] and I have a wholly inexplicable fondness for Cradle of Filth.

Also, if you like operatic-sounding metal [that's not Hammerfall, because they're shit. I'm sorry.], then you might like Diablo Swing Orchestra.

 

[Shock and Awe]

I love the energy and how generally epic it sounds. I also find that a lot of metal artists have songs about more broad topics than that of most other genres.

I generally do not like the same metal you are talking about, it sound very silly to me. Here are some guys I bet you would like,

 

[Mr.Squishy]

Hammerfall....... wow that is sure some terrible power metal there. It's like dragonforce only gayer if that is at all possible.

Then please tell me, o great and wise one, what do you consider "not gay"?

 

[Macgyvercas]

I have nothing against metal. It's just not my cup of tea.

I'm more of a progressive/psychedelic rock kinda guy

 

[Vagabond_Samurai]

There's just something to be said about music that has the energy/power metal usually does. That being said, I wish the vocals weren't as "growly" most of the time. I like to know what the person is saying while singing...otherwise you're just screwing up awesome instrumental music.

 

[BlackStar42]

I'm talking about the people who have the audacity to call their work "music" when it's a series of bad shredding solos with the amplifier entirely on "Grain", taking breaks to scream like a howler monkey into the microphone.

That's death metal- not all metal's like that. Sorry if I sounded harsh, I haven't had much sleep lately.

 

[Bobsonnn]

POWERR METTAALLLLLLLL

I love metal cos of the technicality, and it is one of the best genres to see live easily, except maybe something like ska.
There is so much metal out there OP, its fairly easy to find some that doesnt involve pig squeals or death growls
like, say...

Maiden?

 

[sheogoraththemad]

Hell yeah!

 

[ecs]

Metal probably has more sub-genres than any other kind of music.My personal favorites include Evergreen Terrace, Parkway Drive, The Haunted, Beseech, Apocalyptica (metal cello music), Machine Head, Nothingface, plus too many others to name. It's all about the driving rhythm, while I agree a bad vocalist can ruin an amazing band (Killswitch Engage I'm looking at you) not all of them are screaming incomprehensibly.

 

[Redworld13]

Meshuggah. That is All

 

[NoNeedCaptain]

Only one mention of Between the Buried and Me. Depressing.

These guys make one of the most emotional and moving (and downright beautiful) albums in this decade and they only get one mention in a metal discussion.

Seriously, the album "Colors" is a magnum opus of musicianship and if anyone here is a self respecting metal head, you'll listen to this album from start to finish. Those of you who just want to listen to a song listen to "White Walls" or "Selkies: The Endless Obsession".

Simply put, these guys are incredible and all of you need to listen to them.

 

[Th37thTrump3t]

Because everything else is shit and I love the energy.

 

[Broken Boy]

Metal gets my adrenaline pumping. Depends on my mood when I listen to metal but it's been one of my favorite genre's for decades. But only the metal that I relates to me in someway. And the metal were I don't need a lyric's sheet to understand what the singer is saying.

Samples of the Metal I like.

Goth Metal

My favorite Metal band.

 

[Hstgonzo]

I suppose One of the reasons I like metal is the diversity of song matter. Most stuff in the charts is either about sex, relationships or How much bling you have.
I enjoy songs about war, death,carnage and mutilation-but some deal with ideas like state control, ideaology,Depression and mania. My GF isn't into 99% of what I like and vice versa.
In fact the best representation of our differing tastes is my living room-near side by side are (her) painting of beautiful ruenesque nude and my print of Ralph Steadmans Lizard Louge from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Beauty and Ugliness.

As for bands to ecommend to forum goers-Anaal Nathrakth, Debauchery, Sunn 0)))))), BoltThrower, Morbid Angel, Ackercocke, Strapping Young Lad, The Bombs of Enuring Freedom and the old favourite Napalm Death

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

Because it's highly stimulating and interesting to listen to. That's about all I got.

Sums it up pretty well. when your playing a shooting game like Call of Duty, listening to that kinda music just gets your body moving into "the zone".

heck, even outside in life it does the same for me, fast paced-ish music allows my mind to syncro with my body better, making it easier to exercise/sports.

 

[Ironic Pirate]

... I don't really like metal. There are the odd bands that I like (probably lamer borderline metal/punk rock ones) but I do like punk rock. Loud noise and a fast beat fascinate me. Metal's louder noise but a bit slower a beat, so I guess you could call it a reasonable tradeoff.

You have got to listen to crossover thrash!




And OP, look up power metal. It's what you want. Bands like Edguy, etc. Maybe even Iron Maiden?

EDIT: Right, forgot what this was about. I listen to metal for a few reasons. One, I, well, I like the way guitars sound. It seems nice, I guess. Two, there's a sense of community with metal. You can connect with people.