Controversial opinions on metal

[TheInsane]

You give me the impression of a person that never really listened to a 70's Priest album.

Judas Priest's 70's albums aren't simplistic "rock style" metal, and the fact that you appreciate Iron Maiden but hold that opinion of Judas Priest is incredibly weird. The song you're thinking of is called "Beyond the Realms of Death" and is, no surprise, from the 1970's. Their music from the 1980's is much more simplistic and rock-oriented, but definitely not their earlier albums.

Yeah, I never listened alot to anything Judas Priest, youre right about that. They have some excellent moments but I cant stand them in the long run.

I never said I liked Iron Maiden though. I never listen to them really and the one album I do like the most with them is the one that sounds the least like IM (The X Factor). I do however enjoy Iron Maiden live despite not being a huge fan. I cant say the same about Judas Priest.

 

[Belligerent]

I remember I had The Real Thing way back when it was new. It had some pretty good songs on it, and some were kind of meh.

Yeah, FNM are mediocre at best.

 

[Satanstoenail]

FNM are fucking awesome. I prefer the two post-Jim Martin albums though, which is probably somewhat controversial.

 

[youdontknowme]

I think "metal" that heavily uses pretty female vocals is totally horrible and gay. There's my controversial metal opinion of the day.

and this is coming from a female. I think she's on to something...maybe she's right?

 

[Onder]

and this is coming from a female. I think she's on to something...maybe she's right?

There are exceptions, but you know what we say, "exceptions prove the rule". For instance, Jex Thoth is pretty good and, MAINLY, fucking Détente, but Crosby's vocals aren't really all that pretty in the right sense. Except from those, je n'est sais pas really.

 

[Rumpole]

whiskey funeral did actually say "pretty" vocals, so I'm guessing she's not referring to a band like Detente, but actually meant stuff like Nightwish, Within Temptation etc.

 

[Onder]

whiskey funeral did actually say "pretty" vocals, so I'm guessing she's not referring to a band like Detente, but actually meant stuff like Nightwish, Within Temptation etc.

Yeah I know. Just wanted to think about it in general. And Jex Thoth vocals aren't pretty? I don't know.

 

[Rumpole]

I don't know that I would call them "pretty", but she is a great singer.

 

[StoneWoman]

I think "metal" that heavily uses pretty female vocals is totally horrible and gay. There's my controversial metal opinion of the day.

I definitely agree with you. The only thing that bugs me and made me mention Nightwish is the fact that, no matter the fact they've always played 'gay metal' stuff, they had exactly the same genre back with Turunen, that they do now. So I'm pissed at those people who say that Nightwish turned gay/pop/shit only when Anette joined, even though they've always been the way they are now. Or even less interesting, dare I say.
I wholeheartedly agree on your opinion about female vocals combined with metal music. It definitely takes away the heaviness. Anyway, I personally don't think it's horrible, it just needs a specific mood and sentimental construction of one. I, for one, could listen to, let's say, Bodom for a week, then Windir and Satyricon for another, and then to Nightwish, Tristania, Leaves's Eyes and other kind of similar stuff for some time. It just requires a certain inner picture.

 

[CF87]

and this is coming from a female. I think she's on to something...maybe she's right?

Nah. A female saying that would be like a guy who just likes female metal singers saying 'metal bands with male vocals are to masculine angry or violent'

(I don't like female vocalists that sound like fucking dykes)

 

[S.U.A.D.]

-Likewise with System of a Down's first album.

Haha, I'm a huge SOAD fan, and I think they're light years more listenable on all their albums than 99.9% of what people consider "classic" metal. Cheers.

 

[JontRevolting]

i'm going to see Morbid Angel in a couple of months...so there,is that your misses tho?,she's really hot man

 

[youdontknowme]

wow dis on Maiden and everyone cries about it.

how predictable..

 

[whiskey funeral]

Deron, Andy, whoever: Clean this thread up, please.

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

Doing so.

edit: 37 posts deleted. JAGE and SUAD recommended for temp ban. Keep the thread clean or LEAVE GMD.

 

[Ross]

i cant really think of anything controversial to say atm.
this thread sucked all of the controversy out of me.

 

[Orion Crystal Ice]

GO NAO UR CONTROVERSY R DED

 

[no country for old wainds]

lets talk about slayer.

and opeth.

 

[mutantllama]

HELL AWAITS IS THE BEST SLAYER ALBUMMMMMMM

ARRRRRRRR

 

[Omni]

That shouldn't be controversial at all.