Controversial opinions on metal

[Internally Deformed]

They've only got one demo, but check them out anyway. I need another Iron Maiden hater on my side.

Also didn't know you were a nazi.

Only part time.

 

[MrTagoMago]

They've only got one demo, but check them out anyway. I need another Iron Maiden hater on my side.



Only part time.

I was sure I was the only one here who didn't care for Iron Maiden.

 

[Internally Deformed]

Well I think they're okay actually, if overrated. The first two albums are superior to the later ones, and people probably wouldn't like them so much if it wasn't for the fact that their production is so much clearer than is the case with most NWOBHM.

 

[MrTagoMago]

Well I think they're okay actually, if overrated. The first two albums are superior to the later ones, and people probably wouldn't like them so much if it wasn't for the fact that their production is so much clearer than is the case with most NWOBHM.

Yeah I don't hate em I just find em boring really.

 

[Krow]

Possibly Controversial opinion. Raven is the best NWOBHM band despite Stay hard and The pack is back.

Raven has a few ok songs and some awful shit.

 

[Internally Deformed]

Mercyful Fate is the best NOWBHM band and they're not even from Britain.

 

[Phylactery]

Yeah I don't hate em I just find em boring really.

I think you just enjoy saying controversial shit tbh. I came to this conclusion yesterday when you said that Dystopia is a great album after you've been shitting on classic Iron Maiden and Slayer.

 

[Internally Deformed]

I think you just enjoy saying controversial shit tbh. I came to this conclusion yesterday when you said that Dystopia is a great album after you've been shitting on classic Iron Maiden and Slayer.

You should try responding to all his comments with "Yeah! Right on! X shitty unsuccessful band is better than Y excellent successful band" and see if he stops posting.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

Well I think they're okay actually, if overrated. The first two albums are superior to the later ones, and people probably wouldn't like them so much if it wasn't for the fact that their production is so much clearer than is the case with most NWOBHM.

Yeah, I don't think that the production is the main reason why people like Iron Maiden.

 

[Internally Deformed]

Iron Maiden's production was way ahead of the rest of the NWOBHM scene. Why you like them is up to you, but it would be dumb to discount that as a factor behind their massive popularity. There are many Iron Maiden fans who haven't even heard of bands like Angel Witch that would like them just as much were their music produced in a way easily accessible for mainstream listeners.

 

[rms]

The authenticity of angry or aggressive music isn't limited by age. The idea of middle-aged men making music about being angry teenage rebels is weird though.

Can't think of many thrash bands who put out more than 3 worthwhile releases. I would argue that once you're out of your 'element,' it's hard to replicate that via art. That element being young and sexually frustrated, probably.

 

[Sirjack]

Overkill

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

Iron Maiden's production was way ahead of the rest of the NWOBHM scene. Why you like them is up to you, but it would be dumb to discount that as a factor behind their massive popularity. There are many Iron Maiden fans who haven't even heard of bands like Angel Witch that would like them just as much were their music produced in a way easily accessible for mainstream listeners.

Iron Maiden's compositions are quite accessible and they received attention from magazines early on. The controversy about the single where Eddie was waiting to assassinate Margaret Thatcher was also a boon for them because it made them much more well-known.

The actual production values of their first two albums aren't really that amazing.

 

[Internally Deformed]

It isn't surprising I like the first two albums best then, lol. I still think the production is head and shoulders above most NOWBHM, but I agree that they don't have the polished, plastic quality of Maiden's later releases. It would be interesting to see where Maiden would be now if they'd stuck with Di'Anno and kept their albums a little rawer.

 

[MrTagoMago]

I think you just enjoy saying controversial shit tbh. I came to this conclusion yesterday when you said that Dystopia is a great album after you've been shitting on classic Iron Maiden and Slayer.

OK now you sound kind of like an asshole. First off this is the controversial metal opinion thread so yeah I'm going to post controversial opinions. Second I went back and listened and said I like the Slayer albums from before Reign in blood and also said I can see why those albums are held in high regard even if they aren't personal favorites of mine. Also yeah I don't care for Iron Maiden even though I wanted to I just can't get into them. Sorry for being honest.

 

[Elric of Melniboné]

They probably wouldn't have been nearly as successful since Di'Anno was an unreliable drug addict and his singing was a bit less refined.

 

[EchoForever]

this is the controversial metal opinion thread so yeah I'm going to post controversial opinions

 

[Internally Deformed]

They probably wouldn't have been nearly as successful since Di'Anno was an unreliable drug addict and his singing was a bit less refined.

I don't disagree with that, but I also think their music would have been better. And respect to Di'Anno, still going after all these years despite drugs (apparently) and lack of success. Take note Metallica, that's integrity.

 

[Internally Deformed]

this is the controversial metal opinion thread so yeah I'm going to post controversial opinions.

You do quite like this thread tho.

 

[MrTagoMago]

You do quite like this thread tho.

By now I also use it as a casual posting area as well. I think I've been too lazy to actually see what other threads are up lol.