Here's a theory: bands that are lacking in the musical talent department often employ the silly masks, makeup and costumes technique in order to draw attention away from the fact that they play crap music. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule. Any thoughts?
For some black/ gothic metal acts, I can understand that it's "their thing", all part of the act so to speak, but if the music is shit then they end up looking pretty stupid. Done subtly though I think it can be very cool. The whole dark and moody thing I mean. As much as musical quality is important, the whole mood and feeling that the band projects is definitely a factor in how the music affects you, even with a band like Opeth.
I've always been thankful that a band as great as Opeth never resorted to the stupid masks and makeup routine though.
For some black/ gothic metal acts, I can understand that it's "their thing", all part of the act so to speak, but if the music is shit then they end up looking pretty stupid. Done subtly though I think it can be very cool. The whole dark and moody thing I mean. As much as musical quality is important, the whole mood and feeling that the band projects is definitely a factor in how the music affects you, even with a band like Opeth.
I've always been thankful that a band as great as Opeth never resorted to the stupid masks and makeup routine though.