Controversial opinions on metal

[Xorv]

you mean to tell me that you like peccatum? If I ever wanted to listen to a band with a bunch of good parts throw in between horrible overall song structure and progression then peccatum (Ihsahn side project) would be my best bet.

 

[Belligerent]

Never heard Peccatum tbh, i directed that toward your Emperor and Ihsahn (solo) comment on how they both suck. I like Emperor and all of Ihsahn's solo albums.

 

[Xorv]

I haven't heard his solo's but from listening to ITWAD I don't really care. I still don't know what mood they're trying to set with this album, combination of chaos, medieval themes, dark tones/atmosphere, and melody? ugh....

 

[damnromulans]

hey Xorv do you like any classical music that isn't all dark and fringe-y like Gorecki?

 

[Xorv]

I like dark music, and I do enjoy the dark overtones on some clasical pieces, but wtf does this have to do with emperor? I just hear a band trying to fit so much in between so little.

 

[IntoPhagist]

Emperor > Burzum, even late Emperor was original and amazing.

 

[Xorv]

pff someone as weak on metal knowledge as you has ZERO basis when making such a statement.

 

[IntoPhagist]

Really? weak on metal knowledge, who the FUCK are you to tell me what I know and don't know. Go listen to Blut Aus Nord and kill yourself.

 

[Xorv]

ur fucking funny

u really are tho.

for instance, i've heard every single band on ur last fm and i love symphony x and amorphis and can tell u wit the utmost confidence that all that remains is sheer torture to listen to.

 

[IntoPhagist]

I'd like to have a metal quiz against you and see who wins. Not every catagory will be black metal i'm sorry.

 

[Episteme]

Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise is horrendously boring as shit to listen to.

lol @ metal quizzes.

 

[damnromulans]

Christ Almighty take it to the mens' bathroom and just do it already.

I asked about classical because you showed apparent hate for symphonic black metal. A genre which rarely succeeds IMO but when it does, it's sublime.

If you don't like dark orchestral music presented in a traditional/linear style, the kind that we call "classical" that is a pervading influence in SBM, then no wonder you hate it.

 

[Xorv]

fine, here is one since u love emperor, do u know and have you heard of peccatum? and tell me what was so special about emperors last release and why did they disband?

ohh fuck, google, nvm.....

 

[IntoPhagist]

All That remains? As you can see I never listen to them. That came up on a last.fm radio. I just don't like you judging my knowledge because of My Last.fm profile. I've been listening to metal for 10 years, I think I know a decent amount.

 

[Episteme]

I know people that have been "listening" to metal for more than 10 years and their metal "knowledge" is limited to Pantera, drinking beer, Fear Factory, drinking beer, Machinehead, drinking beer, Metallica, drinking beer and the occasional old death metal band that got popular, and more beer drinking.

 

[Xorv]

finally I can type with two hands


anyways.....

10 years? wow you've been listening to the same stuff over and over for 10 years?

ok you know what? nevermind, this is going no where, if there is an argument and no one can end it with a fist across the cheek then this seriously will never end.

 

[Episteme]

Here's another opinion on metal that I have:

I think Devin Townsend is boring as all hell.

 

[IntoPhagist]

Oh fuck, forget it. Strapping Young Lad - City is his best album.

 

[Episteme]

Listened to everything he's got including his new one, I find it boring. The other guitarist in my band thinks Devin is awesome. While I don't cringe when he puts it on, I get ready to snooze.

 

[Einherjar86]

Here's one.

Emperor suks and anything Ihsahn did suxs.

I'll slap you across the face with my cock.

but seriously, I've been trying for about a month now (longer actually) to try and find something I like in that chaotic mess called symphonic black metal. This is probably because burzum is my favorite 2nd wave black metal band and emperor are at the other end of the black metal spectrum. Eh, at dusk has some moments and I could see why one would like it, but I am going to give that album a few more listens see if I find anything more in that chaos.

Well, if you appreciate Burzum's aesthetic then it stands to reason you might find Emperor too theatrical. However, I'd suggest listening to In the Nightside Eclipse before writing them off completely.

I haven't heard his solo's but from listening to ITWAD I don't really care.

Would this be Inthems to the Welkin at Dusk or its predecessor In the White-Assed Dicklips?