Controversial opinions on metal

[Einherjar86]

 

[The Butt]

Don't worry, son, limited knowledge isn't always necessarily a sign of limited intelligence... but then again, unfortunately in your case I fear that the worst case scenario may be true in terms of both.

Actually, I don't necessarily agree with waif on everything but at least he's a cool guy. You don't even have that.

 

[waif]

I can't tell if UltimateApathy is a troll or not. Everything he says is completely retarded, but he's not quite as obvious as RandyMoss was.

 

[ProphetofHatred]

He posted some weird videos on YouTube that have like 2.5 million views. This one is the worst [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT2i5-aOLYs&list=UUD5dzrRSFEnzQ0zuZ3uX81w[/ame]

 

[waif]

What the actual fuck

 

[The Ozzman]

Not all of metal is about groove, nerd.

It makes a lot of it better imo

 

[divine_torture]

Actually, I don't necessarily agree with waif on everything but at least he's a cool guy. You don't even have that.

I laughed.

And Dödsferd is groovy as shit. I don't know why that was my first thought but fuck that's a good band. Dude. Whatever. I like 'em.

 

[SoundMaster]

the following opinion is only controversial to a small minority. But since they're so steadfast in their view that the opposite of reality is truth, it need be listed here.

Hansi Kursch's vocals are horrific. It's an insane world where people dislike great tunes such as "Sun & Steele", "Escape", and Deep Purple's "Come Taste the Band" album yet somehow, miraculously, seem to enjoy the creeping, tuneless noise-pollution that Kursch (sp?) spews. This guys voice is among the worst in the genre. Imagine how awesome BG would have been with a singer. Alas, we'll never truly know.

 

[Dak]

I'll buy that.

 

[divine_torture]

Yeah, I don't really disagree either.

 

[Mort Divine]

I have no idea how anyone could think Hansi is a bad vocalist - he isn't a typical PM vocalist, but that is part of why he is so good.

He destroys every one of those typical nothing but their high range hacks.

 

[Serjeant Grumbles]

If you think Hansi Kuersch sucks, you've obviously been to too many concerts, standing too close to the amps, and have suffered hearing damage as a consequence.

 

[KafkaX]

Kursch's vocals is the cherry on top of the sundae in my eyes. Blind Guardian's musicianship and songwriting is already fucking amazing and his voice accompanies it perfectly on all their levels; Fast speed metaly shit, the epic choruses, the folky singalongs etc. I cant imagine them with another vocalist, nor would I want to. But to call his voice tuneless noise is laughable, hes one of the most talented vocalists in the metal scene.

 

[waif]

I can see not liking Hansi's style. Well, not really. But I can accept that. But he's a technically impeccable singer and a goddamn legend. I'm not a big fan of Halford but I'd never dismiss him as "tuneless noise."

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Yep seriously. I am not even a big BG fan, not at all really, but Hansi has a hell of a voice and it suits the music very well.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Hansi is pretty much the only thing Blind Guardian has going for them, tbh.

Stoner doom is next to nothing but groove.

Black metal is going for a different thing altogether so it doesn't really apply unless you're talking about first wave stuff.

I tend to forget that "stoner doom" is a thing since most of it either takes after Vol 4 & co. (aka trad enough for me), but yeah, can't deny that either. I don't see any reason for neoclassical metal to be held to high standards of groove when others are not though.

 

[The Ozzman]

Saying his vox are impeccable is a stretch, but his voice definitely fits the musically.

 

[Nephilim96]

He posted some weird videos on YouTube that have like 2.5 million views. This one is the worst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT2i5-aOLYs&list=UUD5dzrRSFEnzQ0zuZ3uX81w

Holy shit that's actually him doing that stupid shit! You can see all the Limbonic Art videos that he liked on the account's page.

 

[The Butt]

A) Hansi Kursch is awesome, but very overrated as a vocalist.

B) Blind Guardians first few albums are cool.

 

[UltimateApathy]

Holy shit that's actually him doing that stupid shit! You can see all the Limbonic Art videos that he liked on the account's page.

Ah yes, good to see you've become acquainted with my very affable and charming alter ego. Unfortunately, though, I heard he killed himself soon after that video was filmed... Meanwhile I'm still waiting for the names of these neoclassical bands that some dimwits were saying sucked...