Controversial opinions on metal

[Baroque]

Radiohead sucks and not sure why they're even being mentioned in this thread, not metal. Can't stand the guy's whiny voice. The music is boring background college rock.

Dream Theater is a far better band musically, not a huge fan of the singer's voice either but at least he has a wide range. Changes of Seasons, I&W, Awake, Train of Thought are their best albums. They're actually metal at some points and deserve more credit than they get.

 

[The Ozzman]

I hope people are aware that Jeremy and I can read deleted posts. Just throwing that out there.

 

[Krow]

Doesn't make you a better poster yourself.

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I've never listened to radiohead, like, ever. I bought the last two Dream Theater albums because Walmart had them. They were fairly entertaining. Thought the s/t was a particularly interesting. Haven't given their back catalog much of a look.

 

[The Ozzman]

Doesn't make you a better poster yourself.

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I never claimed it did or said that I was a better poster. I've just been here 8 years and don't really care anymore.

 

[Dak]

It *is* possible for covers to be better than originals.

 

[RedStorm]

i like Deaths cover of painkiller better then the original
Judas Priest

Death

 

[Carpe Mortem]

Did anyone else dislike King Diamond their first time listening? Dig it now but I was introducing someone and they hated the weird child's choir style vocals in some tracks. I remember feeling the same way, and maybe its not controversial, but that shit is pretty odd. Definitely needs to grow on you.

 

[Dak]

@ITP: That was actually one of the examples I had in mind. Schuldiner takes shit for his vocals on TSoP, but I don't see how one can have an issue with them and yet like Halford. Schuldiner practically parodies Halford yet does a better job.

 

[waif]

King Diamond's Abigail has some of the absolute best guitar work I've ever heard. Just riff after tasty riff, brilliant leads, tight songwriting...but it took me a while to get past KD's vocals. I'm just not a fan. I respect his lyrical prowess, I see what he's going for with the very theatrical style, and I've got nothing but respect for the guy, but I can't help feeling that I would enjoy Abigail far more if, say, HotMK-era Jon Oliva did the vocals.

 

[Krow]

i like Deaths cover of painkiller better then the original
Judas Priest

Death

Yuck.

And i cant really listen to king diamond. I respect them but king's highs just become too much.

 

[Dak]

I concur re: KD. Never liked em/him.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

Yea same here, never cared for his vocals.

 

[Serjeant Grumbles]

I like the vocals because they are so ridiculous.

 

[KafkaX]

Y'all are a bunch of faggots.

Before I continue on this rant further, are we just talking about King Diamond post MF, or all together including MF?...

 

[Master_Yoda77]

I can't say that I listen to a lot of non-Melissa/DBTO King Diamond stuff, but jesus you guys are fucked if you don't love the King.

 

[The Butt]

Mercyful Fate eats pussies like you guys (@ the haters) for breakfast.

Without any milk.

 

[The Ozzman]

Didn't like KD vox at first but they are okay now

 

[RedStorm]

Yuck.

And i cant really listen to king diamond. I respect them but king's highs just become too much.

Whats yuck about it? the instruments are played far better and Schuldiners highs crush halfords with ease. Unlike other covers it doesn't sound exactly the same as the original, you can still tell its by Death and thats a sign of a great cover.

 

[Krow]

Except the original puts it to shame.

Death at the end of their existence < fist pumping fucking heavy metal

 

[divine_torture]

Good Christ y'all are gay. King Diamond is great. I love almost everything they/he's done. Melissa, Abigail, The Eye, and Them are some of my absolute favorite albums. Guitar work is nuts, Andy LaRoque is a god damned beast. Kings vocals are the tits. And Mickey Dee behind the kit was just awe worthy. So fun.