I see some varying tastes in music in this forum, which is a good thing. Actually, I am the only one in my group of friends who like opeth. I have friends who like nu-metal like linkin park and saliva. I personally don't care for either (LP has a few good songs), and also alternative like Pearl Jam. I have other froiends who are into the new hip hop, Ludacris, Fat Joe, etc. Some of the songs are ok. So with me, when it comes to metal I am into opeth, downset, machinehead. Bands like that. I am also into some old school hip hop (ice cube, dr.dre, dj jazzy jeff & the fresh prince. What I don't like about the new hip hop is the constant "money, cahs, hoes" theme. I feel it really drags society down. This type of music is the most common amongst my age group in my area. I think it is too bad since there is so much other good music out there. I am kind of proud I listen to opeth since they are a not well known gem, plus the herd don't like them. I have played opeth for my friends, but none of them are into it. I find that to be ashame.