Controversial opinions on metal

[Serjeant Grumbles]

Wardruna is metal?

 

[Draehl]

Wardruna is metal?

In spirit.

 

[Nephilim96]

Yeah, no. Just off the top of my head Tyr, Finntroll, Wardruna, Dordeduh, Ensiferum, Windir, Moonsorrow are all significantly better

Putting Finntroll in the same sentence as Dordeduh is just wrong.

 

[Kara-Shehr]

What's wrong with Finntroll?

 

[The Butt]

Everything.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

New Decapitated is better than the new Cannibal Corpse.

 

[KafkaX]

In spirit.

Gaahl doesn't automatically make them metal...And frankly they shouldn't even be listed in metal archives. I know they are worlds apart stylistically, but if Agoraphobic nosebleed can't make it on than neither should these guys.

Putting Finntroll in the same sentence as Dordeduh is just wrong.

What's wrong with Finntroll?

Everything.

Yes times a million. Fuck that band, and others of the like. Some of the worst shit to ever be labeled under the metal umbrella.

New Decapitated is better than the new Cannibal Corpse.

Haven't cared about either band in years.

 

[The Butt]

I think goofy folk metal in general like Eluveitie, Finntroll, Ensiferum (yes, even Ensiferum) that involves fucking flutes, accordions, and violins and all that shit, is terrible as fuck.

 

[Eligos]

It can be done well, but the silly stuff is irritating as all getout. Dornenreich usually does it right, and Einherjer's later stuff riffs pretty hard, albeit synthesized.

 

[The Butt]

Tbh I don't really like either band, but at least its not goofy like the aforementioned shit.

 

[KafkaX]

^ Those arent "Goofy as fuck", though. Although that Einherjer song is getting close...

When mild folky elements cross into polka influenced, kilt wearing, party metal, I lump it in the same vein as Municipal Waste party thrash.

Absolutely useless and fucking gay.

 

[The Butt]

I wasn't saying Dornenreich or Einherjer were goofy, I was saying the aforementioned stuff (Ensiferum, Eluveitie, Finntroll, Turisas, etc) was.

I still don't like either Dornenreich or Einherjer though. Although that song Ironbound is pretty funny.

 

[KafkaX]

My post was in relation to Eligos' post. I wasnt saying they were either, you just had the quicker draw.

 

[Draehl]

I gotta hand to Finntroll as I simply don't normally like that party metal style. They simply add a dark tinge to it and do it better than everyone else. You at least gotta give them "best of breed" props...

 

[KafkaX]

No, we really dont.

And "dark tinge"...? Seriously?

 

[waif]

Finntroll are absolute garbage.

I will stand up for the first Eluveitie album. It's not party metal by any stretch, the Celtic folk angle is well done and moderately original. Spirit is a damn good album with some strong and memorable song-writing. The Celtic folk thing isn't a gimmick, on the first album it's integral to the music. They've since kinda become a melodeath band with flutes, but they started out on the right track.

 

[Krow]

Heh i like finntroll. They at least have a heavy edge to their goofiness.

 

[Draehl]

And "dark tinge"...? Seriously?

Compared to the rest of that variety, absolutely. Slaget Vid Blodsalv is a fine example.

 

[Carpe Mortem]

My issue is with terribly produced, female lead folk music that throws random generic violins and flutes here and there amidst the tinny sound of boring guitars.

All others, I guess I'm cool with. Can't think of any bands I'm a big fan of though.

 

[Kara-Shehr]

Finntroll is actually a lot of fun if you aren't too snobby about your metal and all. The goofiness is actually what makes them appealing.