How do you find new music?

[DR MULLET]

I work for a music shop so I just "try before I buy"

 

[benny]

I guess the closest thing that would fit me is "I buy cds on recommendations from friends" but my friends don't really tell me anything to try out. It's message boards like this one that I get my recommendations from.

 

[MindMorgue]

Originally posted by edhunter_uk
true dude
i aint bought kerrrappp or even metal hammer for years now ... i wanna read about metal and rock. not the total pants that these mags are interested in!!!!

One word - TERRORIZER - The ONLY music magazine worth reading.


MindMorgue.

 

[Servo]

I usually read reviews in Metal Maniacs, BW&BK, or other zines and see what people on other boards have to say.

 

[BurzumBeast]

If you're looking for rare items, eBay is the way to go. Especially for box sets and demos.

 

[Brotherelf]

I know this is an old thread, but you guys are leaving one thing out, compilations! They are a great way to be turned on to a new band, and sometimes only for the fraction of a regular priced cd.
This is how I discovered Opeth as well as other bands I now frequently listen to.

 

[dill_the_devil]

That's true actually - I got into Lacuna Coil, Dark Tranquilliy, Opeth and Katatonia through compilation albums. Good thinking there!

 

[Diamond Dave]

Nothing ventured...

Sometimes I feel you've got to take a risk, maybe you know of previous bands the members have been in, or know a bit about their style and quite like it.

Having seen a good live performance is another common reason for me

 

[Duvall]

I'd say BW&BK in Canda is by far the most useful magazine. $6.99 Canadian gets you a mag full of interviews with obscure bands, and a cd. Not too shabby! Think of how cheap that is in USD!

P.S. for those who don't know for whatever reason, BW&BK stands for Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles. Yum.

 

[Lee_B]

I have to agree with the BW&BK. I end up buying at least a couple of full CDs from bands that feature on the cover CD. It's a true FAN-zine. The knowledge of the writers and the sheer enthusiasm for Metal just jumps out at you.

Other than that, I pretty much blindly buy if a band sound interesting enough. I spend $150 a week on CDs, so I have to say I end up with an awful lot of crap. Still, the diamonds shining through the rust make it worthwhile.

I've bought a few CDs based on recommendations on this forum, so that's cool.

Lee

 

[Mark]

$150 a week! Mind you, if I had the money I'd probably spend that too, specially since discovering a cool store nearby that stocks a shitload of metal

 

[Russell]

 

[no country for old wainds]

I discover alot of bands through this forum, or from www.allmusic.com. I generally just search for stuff and download it, and if I like it, I get a cd....

 

[Voice of God]

I get mp3's. I have bad experience on buying cd's blindly.

 

[Southern Man I Am]

all music guide, www.allmusic.com i think it is

sometimes friends tell me stuff and i will buy it, usually i use imesh or kazaa as a sampler if the music is good i will give it a try

 

[SoulVomitor]

I listen to the metal station I get on my satellite.

 

[NAD]

http://www.allmusic.com
http://www.remnantsofreason.com
http://www.ultimatemetal.com

I know what music I like, when I read about a band that may fit the description(s), I buy the CD. I have Kazaa but I never download stuff first, I just buy it. I've probably purchased at least 200 of my CDs without ever hearing a single note of them beforehand. Haven't made a mistake yet!

 

[Hatebreeder33]

i download mp3's.

 

[MURAI]

why has no one mentioned www.theprp.com

 

[MURAI]

I use www.allmusic.com but they dont keep up to date alot eh. I check out www.theprp.com for the latest news on release dates.