Traxan

Death metal is more defined by the subject/lyrical content than music. Granted, they all sound the same but I define the genre by subject matter.

Phodg

The Chicago band "These Are They" have an album called "Disposing Of Betrayers" that's all based on Al Capone. Quite a nice change. And a great album too. I know they're a death metal side project, but a few local gigs would be nice.

joeblow69

That's an interesting way to classify things, but i'm not sure you'd find many people who would agree with it.

And no, they don't all sound the same

Jason

Metal is so fractured these days every single band is it's own sub-genre.

mndtrp

I don't have the time to put in the effort, but it would be kind of interesting to group music by lyrical subjects, across all genres.

Traxan

They do that to differentiate themselves because it's easier than differentiating themselves by music. As this guy shows us, doesn't matter what you call this shit, it all sounds the same. But damn he is funny. Listen to the lyrics.

Phodg

Wow. That was a shitty video.

Juzylle

Where should I start with these bands? I have Silverthorn from Kamelot, and it's ok--not that great. I tried out Therion on iTunes, and it sounds pretty cool. I'm vaguely familiar with Nightwish and Within Temptation, but what I've heard of them doesn't really blow my skirt up the same way Epica does.

Traxan

Nightwish - "Once," "Imaginaerum," "Wishmaster," "Oceanborn" in that order. Then the rest.

rhpsozzy

Dark Passion Play is another good one from Nightwish,.

Within Temptation-The Heart Of everything, Hydra, Mother Earth.

Delain, Kryptera and Xandria are other good bands in this genre.

Trout

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beavis69

That's the same guy who did A Headbangers Journey. I knew he made a week long series for VH1 but didn't get to see it. That episode was pretty awesome, looking forward to finding the others. The Black Metal musicians seem to take themselves a bit too seriously, but then again they have actually been known to carry out some pretty serious shit (at least the Norwegian dudes). Also Cradle of Filth are awful.

Phodg

I remember when my friend bought the first Napalm Death album when it came out. We played it and thought it was amazing. We used to use it to clear people out at the end of parties.

creekdipper

Couldn't you have just put on Nat King Cole instead?

The Party's Over

The party's over
It's time to call it a day
They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away
It's time to wind up
The masquerade
Just make your mind up
The piper must be paid
The party's over
The candles flicker and dim
You danced and dreamed through the night
It seemed to be right just being with him
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend
The party's over
It's time to call it a day
Now you must wake up, all dreams must end
Take off your makeup, the party's over
It's all over, my friend
It's all over, my friend

joeblow69

Speaking of which Napalm Death just put out a new album this week, which is supposed to be really good. I don't listen to grind much these days, though.

beavis69

It is. Been a good week, Lord Dying released a new one that is amazing as well.

inri222

I heard from a friend of mine that it is really good. They are currently on tour with Voivod and I will be seeing them on Monday in NYC.

Hiro11

He also made a great Rush documentary.

Necrobutcher is a genuine sociopath. Everyone else is sort of playing at it, that guy is simply an asshole. I think he needs to get his ass kicked.

morriscroy

It was a phase for me. These days I find most music somewhat boring.

I don't listen to metal anymore. For that matter, I don't really listen to much of anything these days.

(This is coming from someone who use to spend a lot of time transcribing a lot of guitar riffs from metal songs).

Traxan

Can't say these guys don't have chops.

Wallet Boy

I was always more of a "clean" vocals guy. Loved Metallica, Megadeth, Priest, Maiden, Testament, Ozzy, etc. But there are certain bands where there is so much melody in the guitars that the voice becomes more of the aggressive, rage-like part of the music while the guitars give the song nuance. Here's a few favorites of mine where the singers growl and grunt but I feel it complements the music well.

Death - Trapped in a Corner: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O0O0yCWI-30" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> (the solo/middle section in this is nothing short of amazing)

Carcass - Heartwork: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o9v5qFRA6Gw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Arch Enemy - Enemy Within: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MrSqeS8Ya-E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I realize for tried and true death metal fans that these are fairly obvious bands and songs, but figured they might be good for people who never really looked into this area of metal and were curious.

And for those who want clean vocals, check out the new Sanctuary album, much of Devin Townsend's catalog, Warrel Dane's solo record, Gamma Ray's latest - some great stuff out there.

Hiro11

I particularly like Entombed no frills, just kick some ass take on death metal:
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