Controversial opinions on metal

[zabu of nΩd]

Immortal have stated in an interview that they were inspired to wear makeup by KISS. I believe Quorthon has also said something to that effect.

Wasn't Quorthon covering KISS songs back in the '80s?

I imagine that a shitload of first-wave BM bands were KISS fans.

Does anyone else think that Manilla Road is greatly overrated?

Not sure who would be overrating them, but yeah, I'd agree that they're not particularly great. "Necropolis" is a fucking incredible song, and they've got some other gems, but they have a lot of garbage too.

 

[Woolie Wool]

I've heard quite a few people, especially on Metal Archives, basically laud them as the best metal band ever.

 

[Mort Divine]

Manilla Road deserves EVERY bit of praise they get. Not a bad album to their name, and Crystal Logic might just be my favorite heavy metal album. I'm not sure if I prefer it to Mercyful Fates' Melissa though.

 

[zabu of nΩd]

Probably the reason they get so much praise is because of how relatively unnoticed they are in the metal world. Sure, they're pretty unique, and they deserve a lot more success than they've had, but there are plenty of bands with better overall songwriting.

 

[The Ozzman]

I have Manilla Road's new one and I honestly can't get into it for some reason.

 

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

Your fault

 

[Manic Ferocity]

Manilla Road deserve the hype they get tbh.

 

[The Butt]

First thing I saw was the photo and I immediately knew it was an Italian band.

The band's name was a small clue, to be honest.

 

[Black Friday]

But then again, I also firmly believe that Black Sabbath is overrated (probably my most controversial opinion on metal).

Black Sabbath is annoying as hell with Ozzy.

 

[Zephyrus]

The band's name was a small clue, to be honest.

No shit. However, that doesn't mean shit when it comes to Black Metal.

 

[Woolie Wool]

They also have the worst guitar tone ever recorded. I think it's actually a synthesizer. (Sacrilegio, of course)

 

[Life Sucks]

Black Sabbath is annoying as hell with Ozzy.

I only like Ozzy era Sabbath, and pre Technical Ecstasy at that (I think TE sucks hard). I don't like Dio's vocals, and I've never heard Tony Martin.

 

[byrne]

Black Sabbath is annoying as hell with Ozzy.

do you even like heavy metal?

 

[Mort Divine]

Probably the reason they get so much praise is because of how relatively unnoticed they are in the metal world. Sure, they're pretty unique, and they deserve a lot more success than they've had, but there are plenty of bands with better overall songwriting.

As far as heavy metal goes, no. Maybe Mercyful Fate but aside from that, no.

 

[zabu of nΩd]

So, Manilla Road are better songwriters than Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Bathory, etc. etc.

Sure.

Of course, this comes from the guy who thinks Van Halen and Motley Crue are terrible.

 

[The Ozzman]

Motley Crue IS terrible though

Van Halen, on the other hand, rocks my fucking socks

 

[Ender Rises]

Eddie Van Halen is a god. Their songwriting is head and shoulders above the bands of their time. But David Lee Roth is a douche, and so is Sammy Hagar.

Motley Crue suck in general, although I respect Mick Mars for continuing to play after having his entire spine fused.

 

[IWP]

Motley Crue IS terrible though

boo!

 

[Element_man]

I think Avenged Sevenfold (Referring to their latest two albums) would make a pretty sweet power metal band if they kicked out their current faggot singer and got a guy with a respectable set of pipe behind the mic.

Discuss.

 

[seedofvengeance]

Kiss's bad music is leagues ahead of Justin Timberlake's.

Mmmmmkaaaay... well I wasn't fighting for Mr. Timberlake, I was insulting Kiss, in saying that they are no more impressive than him.