Zamboni_14 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 glass hit on something that I think metal fans in general are REALLY having a hard time with. Before, either it was "metal" or it wasn't. Now the lines have become so gray, it's almost impossible to tell what is metal and what isn't. Just like how I said that I didn't think Sammy was really a metal frontman, to another person... he is. So by using popular hard rock/metal bands... where do you draw the line that shows where "hard rock" ends and metal begins? And I don't mean using the bands like Slayer, Sepultura, Metallica, etc. as example of metal (obviously those are metal bands.) For me, bands like AC/DC, VH, Aerosmith, Tesla and Def Leppard are examples of "hard rock." While bands like Skid Row and Dream Theater are just beyond the line. For me, when a band has a heavy blues sound and is more about "power" rather then speed/volume... that's a "hard rock" band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 glass hit on something that I think metal fans in general are REALLY having a hard time with. Before, either it was "metal" or it wasn't. Now the lines have become so gray, it's almost impossible to tell what is metal and what isn't. Just like how I said that I didn't think Sammy was really a metal frontman, to another person... he is. So by using popular hard rock/metal bands... where do you draw the line that shows where "hard rock" ends and metal begins? And I don't mean using the bands like Slayer, Sepultura, Metallica, etc. as example of metal (obviously those are metal bands.) For me, bands like AC/DC, VH, Aerosmith, Tesla and Def Leppard are examples of "hard rock." While bands like Skid Row and Dream Theater are just beyond the line. For me, when a band has a heavy blues sound and is more about "power" rather then speed/volume... that's a "hard rock" band. I totally hear ya, Zamboni. Myself, I try not to categorize bands or acts. It's all Rock 'N' Roll, to me. Indie, Alt, Prog, all the kinds of metal, Pop, who cares, really. Why pigeon-hole artists? Art is art. Crunchy guitars and powerful vocals are "metally", IMO. Even a band like Heart with "Barracuda" has crunchy axes and the Wilson Sister's powerful vox... metally riff. Coheed's song "Coming Home" has a chugga-chugga riff and, for sure, has some metal elements even though most people consider them "Prog". Diversity is awesome! And so are these debates, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Speaking of blury lines, does anyone here listen to Uriah Heep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Speaking of blury lines, does anyone here listen to Uriah Heep? I do, indeed, 'Chewy. I have 2 albums from 1972 on vinyl... "Demons and Wizards" and "The Magician's Birthday". Sweet, rocka rolla at its best! Awesome cover art on both, too! I also have 1973's "Sweet Freedom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I do, indeed, 'Chewy. I have 2 albums from 1972 on vinyl... "Demons and Wizards" and "The Magician's Birthday". Sweet, rocka rolla at its best! Awesome cover art on both, too! I also have 1973's "Sweet Freedom". Nice! I only own one vinyl myself, Ozzy's live album Tribute, RR is my guitar idol. I found out about them through iTunes (after buying a couple Rainbow albums it suggest Uriah Heep) and I downloaded thier first two albums, Gypsy and Bird of Prey are absolute gems, after that I just needed more so I bought the next four albums. Look At Yourself is a pretty awesome album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I totally hear ya, Zamboni. Myself, I try not to categorize bands or acts. It's all Rock 'N' Roll, to me. Indie, Alt, Prog, all the kinds of metal, Pop, who cares, really. Why pigeon-hole artists? Art is art. Crunchy guitars and powerful vocals are "metally", IMO. Even a band like Heart with "Barracuda" has crunchy axes and the Wilson Sister's powerful vox... metally riff. Coheed's song "Coming Home" has a chugga-chugga riff and, for sure, has some metal elements even though most people consider them "Prog". Diversity is awesome! And so are these debates, guys! agree that diversity is great! Even beyond metal bands, I have a very eclectic taste in music and I think because of that, it allows me to be open minded about other styles down the road. Had it not been for Rush, I wouldn't have been open to bands like Dream Theater. Had it not been for Heart, I wouldn't have been open to Nightwish. etc. what actually would annoy me, is when people completely shun the "GLAM" bands for being "cookie cutter" but totally embrace the "alternative rock" movement (which was just as mass produced.) Many times you find people who started off with Poison or Trixter (wonder who remembers that band) and that opened their world... only to then say how they never liked bands like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 agree that diversity is great! Even beyond metal bands, I have a very eclectic taste in music and I think because of that, it allows me to be open minded about other styles down the road. Had it not been for Rush, I wouldn't have been open to bands like Dream Theater. Had it not been for Heart, I wouldn't have been open to Nightwish. etc. I'm similar, very broad taste in music in general. I just listen to what sounds good to me and that ranges from the Beatles to Swollen Members, from Iron Maiden to Pink Floyd, hell I even have a few LMFAO songs on my iPod, I don't care I don't mind a few if their songs. But Metal is my mistress. My sweet, sweet topless mistress.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I'm similar, very broad taste in music in general. I just listen to what sounds good to me and that ranges from the Beatles to Swollen Members, from Iron Maiden to Pink Floyd, hell I even have a few LMFAO songs on my iPod, I don't care I don't mind a few if their songs. But Metal is my mistress. My sweet, sweet topless mistress.... ... with thigh high black boots, a bustier and a whip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 ... with thigh high black boots, a bustier and a whip I... uh... have to go.... um.... do something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I... uh... have to go.... um.... do something.... let's talk metal women... what type looks better? The "goth" chick with the boots, skirt, dark makeup, etc. or the "glam" chick with the mall bangs, leather skirts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 let's talk metal women... what type looks better? The "goth" chick with the boots, skirt, dark makeup, etc. or the "glam" chick with the mall bangs, leather skirts, etc. Goths hands down, but only because the only other option was 80's glam chicks! I'm not a big fan of 80's looks or fashion, and I use the term fashion very loosely! That and goth chicks are easy. I was just looking up some metal chicks pictures and I found this link it's hilarious! http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/HowTo:Attract_Metal_Chicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 let's talk metal women... what type looks better? The "goth" chick with the boots, skirt, dark makeup, etc. or the "glam" chick with the mall bangs, leather skirts, etc. 80's girls! Long hair... Tight Jeans... Tight tops... Boots with tassels... Jean Jackets... Mmmmm... 80's girls... The Wilson sisters? Orianthi? Doro Pesch? Courtney Love? Wendy O' Williams? Lita Ford? Joan Jett? Pat Benatar? Girlschool? Heart? Lacey Sturm? Lee Aaron? Holly Woods? Hayley Williams? Darby Mills? Janet Gardner? Amy Lee? Lzzy Hale? Cristina Scabbia? Suzi Quatro? Tarja Turunen? Bif Naked? More? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 80's girls! Long hair... Tight Jeans... Tight tops... Boots with tassels... Jean Jackets... Mmmmm... 80's girls... The Wilson sisters? Orianthi? Doro Pesch? Courtney Love? Wendy O' Williams? Lita Ford? Joan Jett? Pat Benatar? Girlschool? Heart? Lacey Sturm? Lee Aaron? Holly Woods? Hayley Williams? Darby Mills? Janet Gardner? Amy Lee? Lzzy Hale? Cristina Scabbia? Suzi Quatro? Tarja Turunen? Bif Naked? More? please remove Courtney Love from that list. I NEVER found her attractive. for a minute there, I thought you were going to just quote "Girls, Girls, Girls" on your response. I dunno... sure the 80s girls were more "done up" but they were usually so darn snobby that it was annoying. But then on the flip side, some of the "goth" style girls won't look your way because you aren't "dark" enough... so call it the opposite of the 80s girls. I guess I'd have to lean to the goth type girls only because you KNOW they are more wild in the sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 for a minute there, I thought you were going to just quote "Girls, Girls, Girls" on your response. Damn you Hugemanskost! You missed your golden opportunity! I guess I'd have to lean to the goth type girls only because you KNOW they are more wild in the sack. I knew this one goth chick, I didn't even know that much metal could fit... "down there"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckhead13 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 ... with thigh high black boots, a bustier and a whip i think it's funny when i put my ipod on shuffle and it goes from Leonard Cohen to Marilyn Manson, Lamb of God to Snoop Dogg. or Cradle of Filth to Hank Williams. it's too bad when people limit themselves to certain categories and genres. they have no idea what their missing out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gumballthechewy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 i think it's funny when i put my ipod on shuffle and it goes from Leonard Cohen to Marilyn Manson, Lamb of God to Snoop Dogg. or Cradle of Filth to Hank Williams. it's too bad when people limit themselves to certain categories and genres. they have no idea what their missing out on. Yeah, so true. The other day I was listing to my iPod on shuffle and I swear to god it went: Free As the Wind - Anvil Love Me Do - Beatles South of Heaven - Slayer Appetite for Destruction - N.W.A. Forever My Queen - Pentagram Toccata and Fugue - J.S. Bach Good Old Hockey Game - Stompin' Tom Believer - Ozzy Concerto - Swollen Members Just a mishmash of genres! But hey, back to METAL!!!!! Has anyone hear of these two great Canadian metal acts?: Anvil Annihilator Everyone at this point has probably heard of Anvil but has anyone listened to any of their albums other than Metal On Metal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Yeah, so true. The other day I was listing to my iPod on shuffle and I swear to god it went: Free As the Wind - Anvil Love Me Do - Beatles South of Heaven - Slayer Appetite for Destruction - N.W.A. Forever My Queen - Pentagram Toccata and Fugue - J.S. Bach Good Old Hockey Game - Stompin' Tom Believer - Ozzy Concerto - Swollen Members Just a mishmash of genres! But hey, back to METAL!!!!! Has anyone hear of these two great Canadian metal acts?: Anvil Annihilator Everyone at this point has probably heard of Anvil but has anyone listened to any of their albums other than Metal On Metal? hear of both bands, listened to some of Anvil (obviously because of the "story of Anvil") and it just wasn't my cup o tea (I'm weird like that.. some bands I just don't like for any reason... System of a Down is one of them.) Never actually listened to Annihilator (only heard of them from a mention on TMS.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 i think it's funny when i put my ipod on shuffle and it goes from Leonard Cohen to Marilyn Manson, Lamb of God to Snoop Dogg. or Cradle of Filth to Hank Williams. it's too bad when people limit themselves to certain categories and genres. they have no idea what their missing out on. I have that happen all the time. Best "mix" was when my wife and I drove from Minnesota to Wyoming.. Megadeth to Toby Keith to Seal to Crosby, Stills, Nash to Billy Joel to Bobby Bare to Sepultura to Dean Martin to Danzig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I have that happen all the time. Best "mix" was when my wife and I drove from Minnesota to Wyoming.. Megadeth to Toby Keith to Seal to Crosby, Stills, Nash to Billy Joel to Bobby Bare to Sepultura to Dean Martin to Danzig This sounds like my iPod, Zamboni! I just topped 9 000 songs of all genres, except opera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni_14 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 This sounds like my iPod, Zamboni! I just topped 9 000 songs of all genres, except opera. does this qualify as opera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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