Not counting the well known acts of the world, Metallica, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Anthrax and what not. Who does everyone think has the biggest fan base and recognition on the metal scene today?
Most popular underground metal Band. Is it Opeth?
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the_drip
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you could just look for record sales on billboard or something like that. I'm pretty sure its Dimmu Borgir right now. Out of the bands you listed. Then Opeth or In Flames. Arch Enemy is becoming very popular as well. CoB will be up there too...once they start touring the states more often.
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eternal soul torture
it's hard to say.. when you think about it twice.. dimmu borgir are slowly selling out even making the ozzfest this year. Cradle of filth are dead but they are popular cause they became more commercials too. They signed on majors labels and im sure dimmu will do the same thing too or something like roadrunner maybe... As far as opeth goes, they are not as known as thoses bands but ppls whos knows them loves them.. ITS hard to find a negative review about opeth. So in my view opeth is the most respected band. I think but i'm not sure that damnation entered the top 200 in the us charts.
bTW i saw opeth yesterday in montreal and it was crazy. huge crowd again here despite their third apperance in 13 months. they even played the intro of michael jackson's billy jean! For a band who plays 10 minutes songs its really amazing.
bTW i saw opeth yesterday in montreal and it was crazy. huge crowd again here despite their third apperance in 13 months. they even played the intro of michael jackson's billy jean! For a band who plays 10 minutes songs its really amazing.
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Apocalyptic
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heres a better question: who the fuck cares? youre a fucking joke. knowing that people take you seriously makes me fucking sick. eat your words, eat your face and eat your FUCKING laws. point made.
RjBeals
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Bleak Eyes
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You forgot Soilwork and Cradle Of Filth as well. A lot of people do not know Opeth, but know a lot of those other bands. A lot of people I know, at least.
Apocalyptic said:
Q Who cares?
A This is a message board where you discuss topics.
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donkho
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donkho
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btw i voted anathema on that, know very well they arent the most popular (arent even metal now...) but i prefer it 
bball_1523
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I think In Flames are very popular and their sound is a lot more easier to listen to for mainstream people than most of the other bands you mentioned. I also have heard in flames songs on tv shows and such rather than songs from the other bands you mentioned.
I think Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, and Cradle of Filth are up there as well. I've heard opeth being thrown around some music messageboards, so they are rising in popularity.
I think Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, and Cradle of Filth are up there as well. I've heard opeth being thrown around some music messageboards, so they are rising in popularity.
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The Evil Toucan
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Lacuna Coil. They are on MTV2, are touring with POD, and are at Ozzfest. As hot as Cristina is, I could see them having a massive fanbase in no time.
Their sound is more accessible than the others, hence the reason they are getting bigger.
Their sound is more accessible than the others, hence the reason they are getting bigger.
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Lacuna Coil isn't the most popular right now, but I agree with you Evil, they are sure to explode come Ozzfest..
