Controversial opinions on metal

[Blind Guardian]

So I re-visited Stronghold by Summoning, and I like it better now for some reason. I still maintain that at its worst, Summoning sounds more like a Heroes Of Might And Magic soundtrack than atmospheric black metal.

 

[Bitencourt29]

Can't speak for The Haunting. It's part of their early repertoire, which I'm not yet familiar with. I'd suggest you look up Glory and Perdition or their newest, The Arcane Odyssey.

This. Good band, try their latest releases.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

Stronghold is one of the best (if not THE best) Summoning album.

 

[JontRevolting]

I agree %100,epic as hell!! It's an album I'll never tire of.Speaking of Summoning,surely they'd have some new material in the works.It's been four years since Oath Bound.I actually really enjoy Lost Tales as well.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

The only albums that give Stronghold a run for its money are Dol Guldur and Nightshade Forests (the latter might actually be my favorite overall).

 

[Einherjar86]

Stronghold is absolutely phenomenal. I love the songwriting and the production on that record.

 

[Karmablade]

iron maiden is too cheesy to listen to

 

[skeptik]

Every Summoning album is the best Summoning album while I'm listening to it. I really don't even care to rate them beyond that, as they all present me with something special, original, and captivating anyway.

 

[ASD]

Karmablade: Most classic metal is extremely cheesy and that's half the charm in it.

 

[Tonka Time]

Every Summoning album is the best Summoning album while I'm listening to it.

Pretty much the same way for me.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Karmablade: Most classic metal is extremely cheesy and that's half the charm in it.

Maybe if one's idea of classic metal is Manowar, JP's Defenders of the Faith, and more Manowar. Otherwise I don't see how it is more cheesy than any other style of metal.

 

[Vilden]

The only albums that give Stronghold a run for its money are Dol Guldur and Nightshade Forests (the latter might actually be my favorite overall).

I agree with this, Nightshade Forests is the best Summoning release, but Stronghold is the best full lenght.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

Indeed. Every track on Nightshade Forests is absolutely excellent. It's a wonder why they didn't use any of those songs on Dol Guldur.

 

[JontRevolting]

I'm listeneing to 'A Distant Flame Before The Sun' as we speak,fucking superlative.'Night Shade Forests' is immense.

 

[rms]

Im really upset at my self for not giving Black Sabbath's s/t listening time 5 years ago.

 

[Manic Ferocity]

...as you should.

 

[Zephyrus]

Stronghold is great. "Where Hope and Daylight Die" possibly edges out "Lugburz" for my favorite Summoning track. LMHSYF though might be my favorite album.

 

[ArneZ]

I just dont get the whole love for Sunn O))). When someone plays a guitar really slowly for ten minutes and never develops a song out of it.

 

[Vilden]

Indeed. Every track on Nightshade Forests is absolutely excellent. It's a wonder why they didn't use any of those songs on Dol Guldur.

Yeah, Habbanan Beneath the Stars is probably my all time fav Summoning track, but all of them are really great.

 

[meaperson333]

I just dont get the whole love for Sunn O))). When someone plays a guitar really slowly for ten minutes and never develops a song out of it.

I like them, but you have to be in a certain mood for them.