- Jan 11, 2006
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Hi. First post and all.
I'm a long-time metal listener, mostly of the classic and progressive varieties, although some power metal (Iced Earth, for ex) appeals to me. I was looking to get into a new band, and had heard a lot about Opeth. Ghost Reveries was on a lot of peoples' top ten lists for 2005! So, I thought I'd check them out.
I've purchased several albums and the Lamentations DVD. I very much enjoy the music: I like the arrangements a lot. And I think Mike's got a nice voice when singing cleanly. But I am definitely not experienced with death metal, so the death growl vocals and persistent subject matter and imagery aren't natural hits to me. Not that I can't ruminate on death and gloom as much as the next guy...
So can you explain what is the appeal for you? I'm not trolling or bashing. Just interested in hearing people articulate the nature of Opeth's (and/or death metal in general) appeal for you.
I'm a long-time metal listener, mostly of the classic and progressive varieties, although some power metal (Iced Earth, for ex) appeals to me. I was looking to get into a new band, and had heard a lot about Opeth. Ghost Reveries was on a lot of peoples' top ten lists for 2005! So, I thought I'd check them out.
I've purchased several albums and the Lamentations DVD. I very much enjoy the music: I like the arrangements a lot. And I think Mike's got a nice voice when singing cleanly. But I am definitely not experienced with death metal, so the death growl vocals and persistent subject matter and imagery aren't natural hits to me. Not that I can't ruminate on death and gloom as much as the next guy...
So can you explain what is the appeal for you? I'm not trolling or bashing. Just interested in hearing people articulate the nature of Opeth's (and/or death metal in general) appeal for you.