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[mouse31e]

Have to be honest I'm not really into metal but I thought I ought to agree with the last bit.

Iron Maiden are fantastic. k: k: k: k:

[Chef Boyardee]

In fact, I love metal so much that I think I'll share a little with you, just enough to get you interested in a few of these bands =)

Therion - Asgard - This incredible song blends both the strength of power metal and the almost mystical beauty of opera in an absolutely incredible song about the home of the Norse Gods. Currently my favorite song, the singing is just so beautiful and the solo at the very end is one of the best I've ever heard.

Summoning - South Away - Out of all the songs I'm posting, I think you will like this one the least. The singing is absolutely terrible and the music requires a certain taste. Nevertheless, this band incorporates very epic-sounding synthesizers, an eclectic drumming machine, horrible vocals, and a very heavy guitar played almost like an Italian mandolin to create one of the most unique sounds that metal has to offer. Even though you probably can't understand the lyrics due to the awful singing, it's about the Lord of the Rings =P

Orphaned Land - A Call to Awake - This song, although not as noticably Middle Eastern as many of the others by this band, still has a very Middle Eastern flavor, and is about peace in Israel. The guitars progressively get heavier as the song goes along, and it starts off with a riff very reminiscent of 1980's rock. Very good song that is particularly appealing to proponents of peace!

Elvenking - The Silk Dilemma - This folk metal band incorporates beautiful and almost ghostly strings that make it even more incredible than it already is. This song is one of my favorites by them, it has a very soothing tune as well as very good male and female vocals. Check it out if you're looking for an almost "light-hearted" song.

Iced Earth - Valley Forge - One of three American bands I like, Iced Earth sings about Valley Forge, one of the epic battles fought by George Washington in the American Revolution. Although the vocals are not spectacular, the dark and powerful melody of this song is incredible. Definitely check it out.

Enjoy!

[Maerlyn]

I liked The Iced Earth album, Dark Saga, im not even a fan of Spawn but it made me interested and the story is a classic love - death one, i guess. I did read somewhere that the singer was not the usual Iced Earth one, so i may be listening to a diferent era for the band than you. I dont know.

I listen to any music that is intelligent...and sounds good.

I despise pop, nu-metal and the music that the kids refer to as punk these days.

[Squalidangel]

Yes..I have a little place on my cd racks for sublime. Also sonce someone mentioned that my profile didn't include all of the music I likes I will add more..
The white stripes, Pink Floyd, Rusted root, bob dylan, widespread panic, the grateful dead, the dead, ozzy, motherlovebone, peral jam, temple of the dog, audioslave, 40lb. head, the doors, mazzy star, the beatles, pixes, the cure, john mayer,the who, bush, Chris cornell, cat steven , metallica, stonetemple pilots, mad season, pail westerburg, rolling stones, counting crows, candlebox, enya , live, there are more..but that should give who ever was curious an idea..

[Havell]

Wow! Thanks Chef! I've been a big metal fan since you posted those songs by Dragonforce and Hammerfall, I'll listen to those songs tomorrow.

[Unknown Hero]

Well, I didn't yet spammed here, so here I come!!!!

I can bear every genre, but mostly I listen to metal and rock! Many of my friends have their bands, and some of them are really good!

@mouse
If you want to hear what's the real music, just come by!

Your band songs aren't bad, but they are just too simple, and "too electronic" (by this I meant - no pure sound; the best comparisson would be Linkin Park)

[Rogue]

I listen to any music that is intelligent...and sounds good.

:roflol:

So there are major categories of music: intelligent and dumb?

[Maerlyn]

Anubis: Did you learn something? Yes there are.

Squalid: I like your general taste in music, and i think i know why k:

[mouse31e]

Originally posted by Anubis@Nov 23 2004, 01:34 AM

:roflol:

So there are major categories of music: intelligent and dumb?

I don't think intelligent and dumb are the right words to use but I think I know what Maerlyn means.

I don't like music that is mbehind produced, all sounds the same and has very little 'musical' content. :angry:

I like music that has had some thought put into it by the songwriters. I alsp like music that uses real musicians and instruments. There is nothing wrong with electronic elements in music but anyone can sit at a computer and create a drumbeat and bbehind line with the right software.

[Maerlyn]

Originally posted by mouse31e@Nov 23 2004, 11:01 AM
There is nothing wrong with electronic elements in music but anyone can sit at a computer and create a drumbeat and bbehind line with the right software.

I disagree, you should go to digitalnoise and check out some of the artists talked about there.

Once upon a time i believed what you are saying aswell - that changed quite quickly after i discovered Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Aphex Twin, Coil, Ministry.....there are alot of good electronic artists out there you just need to find them.

My advice to anyone is turn off the radio, turn off the tv and search the net...join a good forum with open minded people not devoted to just one band - and you will be amazed at the talent out there that hasnt been sold to the mbehindes ( and hopefully never will ).

digitalnoise

EDIT: My word m a s s e s, was changed to a word that didnt make sense. Whoever decided to use some half arsed automatic censor needs a kick in the 'behind'.