Controversial opinions on metal

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Tjr, whoracle and colony share many similarities. It makes no sense to say, for example, that whoracle is the only good in flames album. Some albums are better than others but their entire discography (pre rtr) is full of great songs. And darkane being better than early IF? Haha. Good one.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

The crown was awesome with tompa. Crowned in terror is an amazing album for sure. The first two nightrage albums are also amazingly well done.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

I don't think I've ever listened to The Crown tbh. The Sword and The Chasm were enough for me.

 

[Dak]

The Crown were really fun before. I sort of fell off the bandwagon at some point.

 

[The Butt]

Jester Race is bad? Soilwork unlistenable? Go back to your Nas and Nasty Savage while throwing poo at the wall.

I'd rather listen to even Young Dro - "Fuck Dat Bitch" on loop than Soilworks discography.

 

[waif]

It's pretty fucking gay, but I really like Stabbing the Drama. Some really solid songwriting on that album. Nothing else by Soilwork has really interested me.

 

[Dak]

I'd rather listen to even Young Dro - "Fuck Dat Bitch" on loop than Soilworks discography.

I'm sure you would.

 

[no country for old wainds]

re: melodic death, i'm actually in the process of trying to form a comprehensive list of the good stuff. the obvious stuff like A VELVET CREATION, ETERNAL DEATH, the chasm 'n arghoslent, but also some underheard obscurities. no 'melodeath' allowed of course

 

[waif]

Amon Amarth's Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds is some pretty fucking raw melodic death that's often overlooked.

You might also look into Sacrilege - Lost in the Beauty You Slay, A Canorous Quintet - Silence of the World Beyond, Dimension Zero - This Is Hell, and Epoch of Unlight - The Continuum Hypothesis.

 

[ProphetofHatred]

re: melodic death, i'm actually in the process of trying to form a comprehensive list of the good stuff. the obvious stuff like A VELVET CREATION, ETERNAL DEATH, the chasm 'n arghoslent, but also some underheard obscurities. no 'melodeath' allowed of course

Those are a few exceptions. I think there's a big difference between bands that are just "melodic" and the ones copying At The Gates. Does Loudblast count? Also Melodic Death/Doom metal is an entirely different story for me. Lots of bands doing that style kick ass. The Morningside, Daylight Dies, Mar De Grises, etc.

 

[ProphetofHatred]

Also there's this new band called Isolated that I really enjoy. If anyone's interested here's a link to their debut album

 

[The Butt]

I'm sure you would.

I would. Cause it's better tbh.

 

[Dak]

re: melodic death, i'm actually in the process of trying to form a comprehensive list....the chasm

 

[KafkaX]

I dont get the Soilwork hate. Their whole discography is solid imo, and are still producing great albums. There hasnt been one album of theirs I havent liked.

Same goes for In Flames. I dont get the bash on them either (Pre Clayman, Post Clayman is totally understandable). By default In Flames and Soilwork isnt typically the type of music I gravitate towards, but if im in the mood for it its fucking awesome.

I know Andy will back this up, so is Raunchy. Horrible band name, but some excellent music.

 

[The Butt]

He's referring to death metal that can be melodic, not melodeath.

 

[Dak]

I never considered the Chasm having any general relation to bands like Arghoslent, early Amon Amarth, Underthreat, etc.

 

[The Butt]

Well now you can consider it. themoreyouknow.jpg

 

[J.]

Also first three Arch Enemy records, Carcass - Heartwork, mid Edge of Sanity, mid era Hypocrisy, Sentenced - North From Here.

Ive decided Dawn's Naer Solen Gar Niber Evogher is the best example of melodic black metal.

 

[J.]

I don't think I've ever listened to The Crown tbh. The Sword and The Chasm were enough for me.

This makes no sense, but cool for you.

 

[waif]

Burning Bridges by Arch Enemy is a must have for fans of stuff like The Jester Race. A little too much lead guitar stuff and the vocals aren't the best (but then, Arch Enemy have always had mediocre vocals), but there's some really strong writing on there. Pretty much every song has at least one or two memorable bits.