Metal Reviews

A few things...

First, don't diss Killswitch Engage, deathkvlt (you did not list them as one of the bands that did not suck. I assure you Killswitch Engage kicks major ass).

Second, Atreyu does indeed suck.

Third, not all hardcore is bad. Examples: Between the Buried and Me, Dillinger Escape Plan, and I honestly like Avenged Sevenfold (I hate Thrice and others though). Most hardcore IS bad mind you (but then again, most metal is too). My biggest criticism about hardcore is the fact that it doesn't branch out enough--90% of hardcore sounds the same. Lately, though, I'm hearing a lot of hardcore bands getting pretty damn technical and doing cooler shit than most metal bands.

And lastly, Black metal is stupid for the most part. Sorry, but it is. The lyrics are retarded. The musicianship is usually shitty (it's just fast... so fucking what? Yeah... blast beats... try something new). And the vocals are terrible. Sorry, but as a vocalist myself, I must say they're just retarded. Obviously there are exceptions, but this is my general consensus on most black metal that I do hear. And I'll honestly say, I prefer hardcore.

I'm a progressive metalhead myself. I like my music technical and different (go Sikth!). I like extremes. And some of the newer hardcore that I've heard from the underground has impressed me (most still sucks, but nonetheless).

I've always considered this a site that "knows their shit", but my biggest critisism (more to the users than the reviewers) is that some people are too stuck up with being "metal", rather than simply being fans of good musicianship. Of good song writing. Of good music period. I call myself a metalhead because I find that most good music is metal. Classical is great too.

-Jaden

EDIT: Oh, and about The Haunted album. I like The Haunted, and I'll make my own judgement after I hear it.

... simply being fans of good music period...

A few things...

First, don't diss Killswitch Engage, deathkvlt (you did not list them as one of the bands that did not suck. I assure you Killswitch Engage kicks major ass).

Second, Atreyu does indeed suck.

Third, not all hardcore is bad. Examples: Between the Buried and Me, Dillinger Escape Plan, and I honestly like Avenged Sevenfold (I hate Thrice and others though). Most hardcore IS bad mind you (but then again, most metal is too). My biggest criticism about hardcore is the fact that it doesn't branch out enough--90% of hardcore sounds the same. Lately, though, I'm hearing a lot of hardcore bands getting pretty damn technical and doing cooler shit than most metal bands.

And lastly, Black metal is stupid for the most part. Sorry, but it is. The lyrics are retarded. The musicianship is usually shitty (it's just fast... so fucking what? Yeah... blast beats... try something new). And the vocals are terrible. Sorry, but as a vocalist myself, I must say they're just retarded. Obviously there are exceptions, but this is my general consensus on most black metal that I do hear. And I'll honestly say, I prefer hardcore.

I'm a progressive metalhead myself. I like my music technical and different (go Sikth!). I like extremes. And some of the newer hardcore that I've heard from the underground has impressed me (most still sucks, but nonetheless).

I've always considered this a site that "knows their shit", but my biggest critisism (more to the users than the reviewers) is that some people are too stuck up with being "metal", rather than simply being fans of good musicianship. Of good song writing. Of good music period. I call myself a metalhead because I find that most good music is metal. Classical is great too.

-Jaden

EDIT: Oh, and about The Haunted album. I like The Haunted, and I'll make my own judgement after I hear it.

and since you seem to enjoy intricate melodies with gloomy moods, you shoudt try the new Samaël album "Reign of Light", it's like Cure meets Rammstein with solid heavy roots... enjoy !

and I just can't get how you prefer hardcore to BM or any Metal genre out there

And for the dude that said, "hardcore is getting technical" or whatever, never speak again. 93% of all Hardcore sucks, as stated in scientific proof magazine.

Slipknot got an 87 because they had matured staggeringly from their first two albums, dropped all the lame 'People=Shit' style antics, and basically produced an album that is as interesting as it is a declaration of artistic growth.

To translate: Because the new CD is good, you asshole. Give it a fair listen, and you'll be surprised at how metal it is.

At this point, the only people who can deny that Slipknot have become a metal band are those who refuse to give up a grudge, or asses like IAmTheBlackWizards.

Admittedly, though the new Slipknot album does feature songs about angst and non-specific malaise, so do many other metal albums. Gone are the lame start-stop riffs and the complete lack of emotional maturity, and in their place are excellent drumbeats, varied solos, and (for the most part) successful musical experimentation.

Am I the only one who notes the extreme irony of your last post? It's rather hilarious, if obviously unintentional.

I agree. 93% of hardcore does suck. I never meant all hardcore is getting technical, I meant some. Don't fucking talk to me or anyone like that. I don't see any evidence that you even know anything about metal. You're a snob, but you don't know anything.

And deathkvlt, I'm open minded, so tell me your favorite black metal song(s) and I'll give them an open minded listen.

I gave it a listen, I had it the day it came out. Maybe you should know what you're talking about before you try to flame someone?

"I push my fingers into my eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" That there, is maturity guyz, I mean they've really grown as musicians !111

More like they tryed to get popular by writing some emo style lyrics and having straight acoustic guitar songs, no problem in that but you can obviously tell it's a ploy to get popular, and I think they suceeded since they're on MTV and every other stupid ass radio station. I traded in their CD and deleted it off my computer a week or so ago (took me way to long to do this, lol).

And I personally liked slipknots old stuff better, not that it was anything amazing. But to give them an 87 especially on this CD is absurd. That's higher than Kamelots, The fourth legacy, higher than, Arch enemy, Anthems of rebellion, higher or tied with 3 Pantera CD's, including the great southern trendkill, which was an awsome CD. I have no idea how you can have slipknot on the same level with pantera.

3 points lower than Dream Theaters, six degrees. That's a god damn joke, for any DT CD to be in the same 20 point ratio with slipknot (especially their new CD) is hilarious.

Oh and don't tell me your same old bullshit about how they matured. No one fucking cares how much they "matured". I usually think this site has the best reviews. But rate the fucking music, not how much they matured. I don't care if they matured from 1 year olds to 2304982039480239 year olds, the new CD blew ass, and was worse than everything they've done before, which is bad, very bad.

IRONY !1!1

I agree. 93% of hardcore does suck. I never meant all hardcore is getting technical, I meant some. Don't fucking talk to me or anyone like that. I don't see any evidence that you even know anything about metal. You're a snob, but you don't know anything.

Oh and I guess metallica has de-matured. laffo.

Funny how you should say that.



I'm talking about the music, you illiterate fuckhead. Listen to the music.

Admittedly, the lyrics aren't that wonderful. So what? Since when was 'Re! Spect! Walk! What did you say?' so lauded within the literary world?



Since they never released the acoustic songs or the 'emo style' songs, and never mention them in press releases, artwork, the CD, or advertisements, your argument makes no sense.



Because The Grating Southern Earkill isn't that great, maybe? It's the only substandard Pantera CD, in my opinion.

Anthems of Rebellion was nowhere near as good as Burning Bridges, and neither was Wages of Sin. The riffs are too boring, samey, and derivative to be really celebrated.

Don't listen to Kamelot, don't care about Kamelot.



Dream Theater sucks. So does all prog-rock because it has no soul and is completely meaningless and masturbatory.

If you're still going through that 'Pink Floyd' phase that everyone goes through whilst they're in highschool, I suggest you haul ass out of there before you end up as a sad-sack lardo who works in a record shop.



If you were halfway literate, then you'd know that I was referring the THE FINISHED PRODUCT. Maturity of a musician ultimately is reflected upon their MUSIC.



If you would like an explanation of how ironic the post was, then I'd be happy to show you, but only upon request.



The internet is serious guys, remember that!

Oh and I guess metallica has de-matured. laffo.

Since they never released the acoustic songs or the 'emo style' songs, and never mention them in press releases, artwork, the CD, or advertisements, your argument makes no sense.