Metal Genre Music Discussion

[Rondobia]

lol... Mastodon haha. I used to listen to them when I was 12 too. Then I found where the real metals at.

Black Metal purist.

I remember when I was 16 and trying to prove to the Metal world how kvlt I was.

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

[Oterro]

There's nothing better.

sludge, prog

mainstream

not really.

they're hardly iron maiden or tallica.

[Fodmunkia]

Before the topic falls down the slippery slope into why popular bands are evil and should be shunned, have any of you heard of Aquaria? If not, I wholly recommend them, as their music is fabulous upon the ears.

[Krakosov]

Black Metal purist.

I remember when I was 16 and trying to prove to the Metal world how kvlt I was.

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

what do you think of dimmu borgir thats a pretty mainstream black metal band

[Demen 2]

Amazing build-up.

[North Wiedna]

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

what do you think of dimmu borgir thats a pretty mainstream black metal band

Oh god I hate Dimmu Borgir so much.

[The REAL Glasers]

Black Metal purist.

I remember when I was 16 and trying to prove to the Metal world how kvlt I was.

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

Well, in that case, I retract my equally dickish remark.

I agree with you on that last one, particularly because Mastodon's last few releases were really spotty. Even though fans of Mallcore tend to like Mastodon, I wouldn't really lump them into that category of teen bands.

I used to be pretty into Black Metal, but the community turned me off and the genre as a whole just seemed stagnant to me. The new Atmospheric variants of BM don't really do much for me anymore and I find that I only listen to the big names of BM because other bands tend to just be worshiping them. Especially now that my life and living situations have changed, it's just really hard for me to get into BM anymore and be in the mood for it.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

Is "progressive metal" or "prog metal" generally recognized as being a type of metal? I'm thinking TOOL and the like.

[The REAL Glasers]

Yes, but Tool is not Prog Metal.

[New Genoa]

Black Metal purist.

I remember when I was 16 and trying to prove to the Metal world how kvlt I was.

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

While that's cool and all, don't you get a little tired of just listening to one genre? Metal has so much to offer, I personally like variety.

[The REAL Glasers]

My interest in Metal has almost entirely died recently. Punk seems a lot more interesting to me at the moment.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

Yes, but Tool is not Prog Metal.

What is it? Prog rock/alt metal? Whatever it is, would it count?

[North Wiedna]

Yes, but Tool is not Prog Metal.

What is it? Prog rock/alt metal? Whatever it is, would it count?

I call it prog metal :l

Then again, that's because they don't really fit anywhere. Compared to other prog metal bands like Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation they're strange.

[Fnordgasm 5]

Except I'm 25.

I've gone through phases in most of the metal genres. But once I delved into black metal I never looked back. There's nothing better.

I'm sorry if I seemed aggressive. I have nothing personal against Mastodon or any other mainstream metal band, it just bothers me when people obsessive over them when there's much better stuff out there to be found.

Well, in that case, I retract my equally dickish remark.

I agree with you on that last one, particularly because Mastodon's last few releases were really spotty. Even though fans of Mallcore tend to like Mastodon, I wouldn't really lump them into that category of teen bands.

I used to be pretty into Black Metal, but the community turned me off and the genre as a whole just seemed stagnant to me. The new Atmospheric variants of BM don't really do much for me anymore and I find that I only listen to the big names of BM because other bands tend to just be worshiping them. Especially now that my life and living situations have changed, it's just really hard for me to get into BM anymore and be in the mood for it.

As long as Mastodon allow Scott Kelly to do the occasional guest vocal appearance they'll be cool. Obviously not as cool as Neurosis but then who is?

[North Wiedna]

Well, in that case, I retract my equally dickish remark.

I agree with you on that last one, particularly because Mastodon's last few releases were really spotty. Even though fans of Mallcore tend to like Mastodon, I wouldn't really lump them into that category of teen bands.

I used to be pretty into Black Metal, but the community turned me off and the genre as a whole just seemed stagnant to me. The new Atmospheric variants of BM don't really do much for me anymore and I find that I only listen to the big names of BM because other bands tend to just be worshiping them. Especially now that my life and living situations have changed, it's just really hard for me to get into BM anymore and be in the mood for it.

As long as Mastodon allow Scott Kelly to do the occasional guest vocal appearance they'll be cool. Obviously not as cool as Neurosis but then who is?

Mastodon.

[Oterro]

Mastodon.

+Jeff Mangum

[North Wiedna]

Mastodon.

+Jeff Mangum

That would just be funny.

I approve.

[Oterro]

+Jeff Mangum

That would just be funny.

I approve.

RIDE THE TIDES OF SEMEN

[North Wiedna]

That would just be funny.

I approve.

RIDE THE TIDES OF SEMEN

gross :l

[Oterro]

I've been listening to Imaginary Sonicscape.

I kinda love it.

I know Sigh started out as BM but this isn't really a BM album, is it? Not pure kvlt anyway. I mean there's sax and stuff.

Regardless great album 8/10 would wear corpse paint to highly recommend.

Is it black and roll? reminds me of kvelertak

[The REAL Glasers]

Yes, but Tool is not Prog Metal.

What is it? Prog rock/alt metal? Whatever it is, would it count?

Much closer to Prog Rock, even though I've seen quite a few arguments that they aren't even Prog.

What is it? Prog rock/alt metal? Whatever it is, would it count?

I call it prog metal :l

Then again, that's because they don't really fit anywhere. Compared to other prog metal bands like Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation they're strange.

I think Tool fits rather snugly into Prog Rock, they certainly don't really have any Metal characteristics to them.

[North Wiedna]

What is it? Prog rock/alt metal? Whatever it is, would it count?

Much closer to Prog Rock, even though I've seen quite a few arguments that they aren't even Prog.

I call it prog metal :l

Then again, that's because they don't really fit anywhere. Compared to other prog metal bands like Dream Theater and Pain of Salvation they're strange.

I think Tool fits rather snugly into Prog Rock, they certainly don't really have any Metal characteristics to them.

There's a problem, though, in that they don't fit into any of the subgenres of prog nicely either.

Fuck it Tool is Toolcore.

[Wikipedia and Universe]

I think the first pressing question is this: Is "Toolcore" remotely or comfortably appropriate for this thread?

[North Wiedna]

I think the first pressing question is this: Is "Toolcore" remotely or comfortably appropriate for this thread?

brb making a toolcore thread

[Fnordgasm 5]

Man, if there's something I hate about Heavy Metal is the way everything needs to be it's own sub-genre. I know, it's not just a Metal thing but we do seem to take it to another level..