whats everyones favorite genre of music?

[Alexander215]

As far as electronic stuff, ive just recently got my feet wet. Ive started to get into Royksopp and Daft Punk and ive heard Ladytron before. Any others you recommend Ricktus?

Oh yeah, right now I really love Crystal Castles, and you should definitely check out the album 'Homogenic' by Bjork. Its 12 or 13 years old and still sounds totally futuristic and mindblowing. Also have you heard of Alec Empire? His album 'Intelligence and Sacrifice' is one of my favs, its electro music but it's also got a really aggressive metal feel to it, which you might like.

Hey Peter, those bands are awesome! I was listening to Immortals 'At The Heart Of Winter' this morning while I made breakfast btw. That whole 90's period was a great time for BM, so many amazing albums came out. Emperor, Immortal, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Satyricon...

Ricktus, you have an awesome taste in black metal, I like it! Mayhem, Bjork, Darkthrone and Satyricon are all great bands. Dark Funeral is good too, and who can forget about Burzum. Windir is another black/viking metal band you would probably enjoy. And you're definitely right, the 90's were a great black metal decade, my collection is still nowhere near complete though. Every day I search for new bands and I tend to find one's that I really enjoy.

Try out Arkona, its a russian/slavic folk metal band. You won't understand a damned word but its pretty good.

[Ghost1988]

pardon my ignorance but is "mushroomhead" considered heavy metal? i kinda like them cuz theyre from ohio i think.

i also kinda like slipknot.

[Alexander215]

pardon my ignorance but is "mushroomhead" considered heavy metal? i kinda like them cuz theyre from ohio i think.

i also kinda like slipknot.

Mushroomhead is alternative metal I believe. I have a friend who worked with them on tour, not my style but a lot of other people like them. They also have a huge rivalry with Slipknot.

[Rhymez]

pardon my ignorance but is "mushroomhead" considered heavy metal? i kinda like them cuz theyre from ohio i think.

i also kinda like slipknot.

SLIPKNOT? What is the fad with them? somebody tell me.

[Kratos]

Guys, I'm gunna try and clear some things up here. It seems metal has become a very complicated genre over the past 2 decades. Having multiple genres then evolving into sub genre's. Those who can truly understand metal are those who are dedicated to the music. Slipknot and Mushroomhead definitely go at each others throats, mostly due to the mask thing. Slipknot apparently are considered nu-metal, Mushroomhead I'd have to say alternative also. I could go in forever, but it would take up way too much space on this thread.

[Alexander215]

Guys, I'm gunna try and clear some things up here. It seems metal has become a very complicated genre over the past 2 decades. Having multiple genres then evolving into sub genre's. Those who can truly understand metal are those who are dedicated to the music. Slipknot and Mushroomhead definitely go at each others throats, mostly due to the mask thing. Slipknot apparently are considered nu-metal, Mushroomhead I'd have to say alternative also. I could go in forever, but it would take up way too much space on this thread.

# 1 Primary heavy metal subgenres

    * 1.1 Black metal
    * 1.2 Death metal
    * 1.3 Doom metal
    * 1.4 Drone metal
    * 1.5 Folk metal
    * 1.6 Glam metal
    * 1.7 Gothic metal
    * 1.8 Groove metal
    * 1.9 Industrial metal
    * 1.10 Metalcore
    * 1.11 Neo-classical metal
    * 1.12 Nu metal
    * 1.13 Post-metal
    * 1.14 Power metal
    * 1.15 Progressive metal
    * 1.16 Sludge metal
    * 1.17 Speed metal
    * 1.18 Stoner metal
    * 1.19 Thrash metal

# 2 Cross-genre terms within heavy metal

    * 2.1 Alternative metal
    * 2.2 Avant-garde metal
    * 2.3 Christian metal
    * 2.4 Extreme metal
    * 2.5 Rap metal
    * 2.6 Symphonic metal
    * 2.7 Viking metal

- wikipedia, heh

[Kratos]

# 1 Primary heavy metal subgenres

    * 1.1 Black metal
    * 1.2 Death metal
    * 1.3 Doom metal
    * 1.4 Drone metal
    * 1.5 Folk metal
    * 1.6 Glam metal
    * 1.7 Gothic metal
    * 1.8 Groove metal
    * 1.9 Industrial metal
    * 1.10 Metalcore
    * 1.11 Neo-classical metal
    * 1.12 Nu metal
    * 1.13 Post-metal
    * 1.14 Power metal
    * 1.15 Progressive metal
    * 1.16 Sludge metal
    * 1.17 Speed metal
    * 1.18 Stoner metal
    * 1.19 Thrash metal

# 2 Cross-genre terms within heavy metal

    * 2.1 Alternative metal
    * 2.2 Avant-garde metal
    * 2.3 Christian metal
    * 2.4 Extreme metal
    * 2.5 Rap metal
    * 2.6 Symphonic metal
    * 2.7 Viking metal

- wikipedia, heh

There you go fella's. Can't forget about one of my personal favorites, Brutal Death Metal. 

[Alexander215]

# 1 Primary heavy metal subgenres

    * 1.1 Black metal
    * 1.2 Death metal
    * 1.3 Doom metal
    * 1.4 Drone metal
    * 1.5 Folk metal
    * 1.6 Glam metal
    * 1.7 Gothic metal
    * 1.8 Groove metal
    * 1.9 Industrial metal
    * 1.10 Metalcore
    * 1.11 Neo-classical metal
    * 1.12 Nu metal
    * 1.13 Post-metal
    * 1.14 Power metal
    * 1.15 Progressive metal
    * 1.16 Sludge metal
    * 1.17 Speed metal
    * 1.18 Stoner metal
    * 1.19 Thrash metal

# 2 Cross-genre terms within heavy metal

    * 2.1 Alternative metal
    * 2.2 Avant-garde metal
    * 2.3 Christian metal
    * 2.4 Extreme metal
    * 2.5 Rap metal
    * 2.6 Symphonic metal
    * 2.7 Viking metal

- wikipedia, heh

There you go fella's. Can't forget about one of my personal favorites, Brutal Death Metal. 

I'd like to note that Nu-metal is garbage and isn't generally accepted as an acceptable form of music, see Limp Bizkit etc.

[Kratos]

I'd like to note that Nu-metal is garbage and isn't generally accepted as an acceptable form of music, see Limp Bizkit etc.

Absolutely agreed. It is profoundly hated and constantly criticized.

[Rhymez]

Guys, I'm gunna try and clear some things up here. It seems metal has become a very complicated genre over the past 2 decades. Having multiple genres then evolving into sub genre's. Those who can truly understand metal are those who are dedicated to the music. Slipknot and Mushroomhead definitely go at each others throats, mostly due to the mask thing. Slipknot apparently are considered nu-metal, Mushroomhead I'd have to say alternative also. I could go in forever, but it would take up way too much space on this thread.

The only reason I cannot stand too much metal is because there is too much hate in the music. I like the good ole american music, Sex, clubs,  & Party music lol. Like T.I., T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Heavy D, LL Cool J, Hip Hop Musik. Something with a good beat, does not give you a headache from all the screaming in your ear drums. I do like some metal but old stuff, like Sabath, Kiss, Zeplin, Ozzy. altho they dont consider those as metal anymore, but now they are consitered classic rock. Except Ozzy, he is still classified in the Metal Genre, same with Sabbath, But Kiss and stuff is now considered Classic Rock.

[Ricktus]

The other main kind of music I love is Black Metal, anything from the early innovators like Mercyful fate and Bathory. 

Ricktus, how could you leave out two of the originals: Venom and Celtic Frost!

I don't like black metal, but these names of some of the bands are hillarious! Is it just me, or does it sound like some of the bands are ripping off Marvel?? Venom?? LOL

xnewyawka, Celtic Frost are great( did you hear their latest album 'Monotheist' btw, it rules), Venom too. Both legendary originators! Can't forget Kreator and Sepultura either. Those bands are mainly considered thrash, but their very early stuff is definitely more in a Black Metal vein.

And yeah Notorious, most metal is actually pretty damn ridiculous. I always think of it as being pure over the top escapism. All the cliches (Death, Destruction, Rage, How damn 'metal' your band is etc); The sheer over the topness of the music; Guys in their 40's and beyond with tight trousers and long hair, pulling aggressive metal faces while they play lightening fast guitar solos. 

If you find the band names hilarious, you are on your way to loving it

[Rhymez]

The other main kind of music I love is Black Metal, anything from the early innovators like Mercyful fate and Bathory. 

Ricktus, how could you leave out two of the originals: Venom and Celtic Frost!

I don't like black metal, but these names of some of the bands are hillarious! Is it just me, or does it sound like some of the bands are ripping off Marvel?? Venom?? LOL

xnewyawka, Celtic Frost are great( did you hear their latest album 'Monotheist' btw, it rules), Venom too. Both legendary originators! Can't forget Kreator and Sepultura either. Those bands are mainly considered thrash, but their very early stuff is definitely more in a Black Metal vein.

And yeah Notorious, most metal is actually pretty damn ridiculous. I always think of it as being pure over the top escapism. All the cliches (Death, Destruction, Rage, How damn 'metal' your band is etc); The sheer over the topness of the music; Guys in their 40's and beyond with tight trousers and long hair, pulling aggressive metal faces while they play lightening fast guitar solos. 

If you find the band names hilarious, you are on your way to loving it

Hip Hop 4 Life Man!!!!

[Kratos]

The only reason I cannot stand too much metal is because there is too much hate in the music. I like the good ole american music, Sex, clubs,  & Party music lol. Like T.I., T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Heavy D, LL Cool J, Hip Hop Musik. Something with a good beat, does not give you a headache from all the screaming in your ear drums. I do like some metal but old stuff, like Sabath, Kiss, Zeplin, Ozzy. altho they dont consider those as metal anymore, but now they are consitered classic rock. Except Ozzy, he is still classified in the Metal Genre, same with Sabbath, But Kiss and stuff is now considered Classic Rock.

Ahhh! But you see Notorious, that's one of the many stereotypes metal is given. What people don't seem to understand is metal is about fun. Bands like Cannibal Corpse whose lyrical themes revolve around extreme violence, are complete jokesters. They aren't to be taken that seriously. Are they focused on their music? yes, work hard? absolutely! But these guys are perfect examples of just a bunch of friends having fun. I've seen one of their DVD's, the vocalist, George Fisher plays world of warcraft all day. They love and appreciate their fans like no other. Sure you have your bands whose lyrics are based on hate, being tired of mankind etc. But overall, they are great guys who love nothing more than to create awesome music. Metal isn't about looking demonic like everyone assumes, it's about attitude, which is not necessarily a negative one. Sorry for the rant Notorious, I completely respect the fact you love your kind of music, we all have our preferred genre's. I'm just trying to clear some things up and show the positives about my music.

[Rhymez]

The only reason I cannot stand too much metal is because there is too much hate in the music. I like the good ole american music, Sex, clubs,  & Party music lol. Like T.I., T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Heavy D, LL Cool J, Hip Hop Musik. Something with a good beat, does not give you a headache from all the screaming in your ear drums. I do like some metal but old stuff, like Sabath, Kiss, Zeplin, Ozzy. altho they dont consider those as metal anymore, but now they are consitered classic rock. Except Ozzy, he is still classified in the Metal Genre, same with Sabbath, But Kiss and stuff is now considered Classic Rock.

Ahhh! But you see Notorious, that's one of the many stereotypes metal is given. What people don't seem to understand is metal is about fun. Bands like Cannibal Corpse whose lyrical themes revolve around extreme violence, are complete jokesters. They aren't to be taken that seriously. Are they focused on their music? yes, work hard? absolutely! But these guys are perfect examples of just a bunch of friends having fun. I've seen one of their DVD's, the vocalist, George Fisher plays world of warcraft all day. They love and appreciate their fans like no other. Sure you have your bands whose lyrics are based on hate, being tired of mankind etc. But overall, they are great guys who love nothing more than to create awesome music. Metal isn't about looking demonic like everyone assumes, it's about attitude, which is not necessarily a negative one. Sorry for the rant Notorious, I completely respect the fact you love your kind of music, we all have our preferred genre's. I'm just trying to clear some things up and show the positives about my music.

I understand what you are saying completely, Cause people steriotype Hip Hop in the same way, especially older people. I however do like some metal, dont get me wrong, I am not saying all metal is that way, I am saying I dont like that kind of metal. My kind of metal is bands like Kiss and Sabbath. Hip Hop is my favorite genre, I did not say it was the only genre I listen to. And about the looking demonic, the costumes and sh*t, I could care less about that. Costumes are what make a band unique. Kiss, which is one of my favorite metal bands dress demonic, KISS also stands for Knights In Satan's Suits. They may dress demonic, but they dont sing demonic. They sing about Love, Sex, And Partying. I could care less what they dress like, I listen to a band for there lyrics. I want to feel exited when listening to music, not depressed. Lyrics affect different people in different ways. To you, you know it is all jokes. I know it is jokes, but it still does not make ME feel happy while listening to it. That is why I dont like that type of metal.

[PeripheralxMvmnt]

Kiss, which is one of my favorite metal bands dress demonic, KISS also stands for Knights In Satan's Suits.

Stanley came up with the name; as he, Simmons, and Criss were driving around New York City. Criss mentioned that he was in a band called Lips, so Stanley said what about Kiss (Reminisced by Simmons on the Kiss video Exposed). Frehley created the now-iconic logo (making the "SS" look like lightning bolts) when he went to write the new band name over Wicked Lester on a poster outside the club where they were going to play.[10] The runic letters happened to look similar to the insignia of the Nazi SS, a symbol that is now illegal to display in Germany. Therefore to avoid controversy, after 1979 most of the band's album covers and merchandise in Germany have used a modified version of the logo, in which the "SS" looks like a backwards "ZZ". Simmons and Stanley are both Jewish. The band's name has been rumored to have many hidden meanings, among them an acronym for Knights In Satan's Service or Keep It Simple Stupid.[11] None of these rumors have any basis in fact, and the band has consistently denied them.

-wikipedia. just wanted to um, put that out there.