OK, who on earth were these guys:

[Omerta]

Your wisdom about the "brilliant band" is sad. And that's what I basically meant saying that this post is lame.

Ah yes, of course, my wisdom about the lineups - which I lifted DIRECTLY FROM THE BOOKLETS - is incorrect. Nevermind though, I'm sure someone as obviously brilliant as you can correct THE ACTUAL BAND on such matters. And this post isn't "lame" [stupid fucking americanisms], otherwise it wouldn't have got loads of replies.

And I agree with Spoon and Blaze, it is sad that some people try and seem superior over others with youre weath of Katatonia knowledge. Who cares if you THINK you listened to them way before I did? What difference does it make? And OhhHhhHh NOOOOOOOooooOoOOo, so I didn't know that BLACKHEIM is actaully Anders Nyström - I fail to see this making ANY difference to anything.

I hope more people start listening to Katatonia, I really don't care if they started yesterday or ten years ago, and if they don't even know the singer is called Jonas, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO APPRICIATING THE MUSIC!

 

[BarronBlod]

and....
ISRAPHEL WING = LE HUCHE

 

[Dispossession]

Touché!

 

[Dispossession]

We're all fans here, lets get along

Why should I get along with someone just because s/he likes the same band as I do? pffff

 

[yv]

I think it's sad that some people on this post think that just because they've found Katatonia in the early days that they can dismiss people that have found them since.
Surely the important fact is that they love them now and are interested in finding out more about them.

Considering yourself better just because you know more facts about the band than sb else is not the point here... How can you even think of that?
One can simply disagree when sb speaks nonsense in his eyes, can't he?

 

[LuminousAether]

Actually... not knowing Blackheim is Anders is fucking sad. I would even venture to say pathetic.
It's not like he doesn't use that stage name either, he still does in Diabolical Masquerade (if you say that you have never heard them, I will proceed to laugh my ass off.)

 

[_Transparent_]

nice thread. i thought you were joking at first, but then you werent.

Why should I get along with someone just because s/he likes the same band as I do? pffff

good point.

good point on the whole that is.

 

[Pyretta Blaze]

I didn't say better, I said dismissive...but hey, at least eveyone that didn't know before knows the line up and names now!!

And for such a 'lame' thread it sure got people talking

 

[MadTinus]

Who does the growling vocals in Brave Murder Day? Jonas is meant to sing just the clear ones.

Look in the booklet of your CD .

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Umm, I'm confused- why is it bad for someone to ask some questions that they didn't know the answers to? I registered on this forum in May 2001 (and have come here almost every day), and can only recall the 'Lord Seth' thing being brought up at most twice, so it's not like this is a question that gets asked every 2 weeks and everyone is sick of it..........

 

[LuminousAether]

The Lord Seth thing is understandable, but the Blackheim thing isn't. I don't see how anyone could claim to like Katatonia and not know who Blackheim is.

 

[yourdeadgroom]

Maybe they don't listen to Diabolical Masquerade. There are many bands that I've heard of but don't listen to, and I couldn't tell you the names of anyone in the band, nor should I be expected to.

I just think some of the comments in this thread are completely unnecessary.

 

[EvilGenius]

I think it's sad that some people on this post think that just because they've found Katatonia in the early days that they can dismiss people that have found them since.

Surely the important fact is that they love them now and are interested in finding out more about them.

Nope. That ain't important here. Some of these people think along the same irrational lines that somehow there opinion of or the music of Katatonia would become tainted if, for the simple reason, Katatonia became popular. Despite their strawman arguments, this is what it narrows down to. Don't look for rational and benevolent attitudes here. Some people forget what it really means to be a metalhead

Fuck.

 

[EvilGenius]

Actually... not knowing Blackheim is Anders is fucking sad. I would even venture to say pathetic.
It's not like he doesn't use that stage name either, he still does in Diabolical Masquerade (if you say that you have never heard them, I will proceed to laugh my ass off.)

Man, you're such a fucking hero. You're so superior, I'd pay to have you let me pick the corn from your shit and eat it.

Shitpump.

 

[Rainy Filth]

This "discussion" surprised me a lot.How bullshit are the "katatonia's fans" in this board.
How come a question about katatonia can cause much arguements here!?

I think the saddest thing is not being not known who "Blackheim" is !It's you guys' attitude... it's pathetic to see so many people claim that he/she likes katatonia and doesn't want to help the others or even object them..
If you're not satisfied with such "STUPID questions", you don't need reply here and Just laugh your ass off , no need show off and tease others..
I think that it's a KATATONIA's Board which is USED to discuss about them.
Someone doesn't understand some question of them ,just ask and discuss here.It's the sake of opening such a band's forum.
Why you guys just keeping drop some non-sense and teasing messages here?? It's upset ..

 

[Dispossession]

it's pathetic to see so many people claim that he/she likes katatonia and doesn't want to help the others or even object them..

I don't give a fuck to help. I listen to Katatonia not preach about Katatonia.

 

[Omerta]

Well so far, all you have done is "preach" about them, so don't be so hypocritical.

 

[Omerta]

Actually... not knowing Blackheim is Anders is fucking sad. I would even venture to say pathetic.
It's not like he doesn't use that stage name either, he still does in Diabolical Masquerade (if you say that you have never heard them, I will proceed to laugh my ass off.)

No, I haven't heard them - I haddn't even heard OF them 'till I read up about them on here - but oh no, you are laughing - is this supposed to upset me? I could name 1,000's of bands you haven't heard of, but I really don't give a shit if you have or not - it makes NO difference to anything. I live in Wales, where dance music and pop music are what people listen too - it's amazing I've even heard of any bands that I have. Since when has there been "listen before" dates on bands??? It makes no difference WHEN you start to like a band, so long as you like them and support them, that's all that matters. I'm not generally one that's sad enough to learn everything about a band and all it's members - I have better, more important things to be doing with my time. You probably know his favourite colour, don't you? Hell, you probably even know which shampoo he uses.

 

[Rainy Filth]

I don't give a fuck to help. I listen to Katatonia not preach about Katatonia.

yeah, you have your right to keep sth secret of your beloved. You can be not willing to share with others. That's fine and none of our business.But you guys don't need tease others who don't know some information about a band.
Why are you proud of knowing so much about Katatonia?
Weren't you told by magazines,internet, friends and other media?
Were you GUYS told by ANDERS himself that he was BLACKHEIM so you're proud of it?? If not, what is the different between asking others here and find the information from anywhere else??

 

[Dispossession]

"Why are you proud of knowing so much about Katatonia?
Weren't you told by magazines,internet, friends and other media?"

there wasn't many medias back then I suppose, no internet.. oh sweet times... but it just comes natural, at least I didn't ask stupid questions like "if Bruce Dickinson sings in Iron Maiden then who's this Eddie guy doing? like Omerta certainly would ask any Iron Maiden fan.

"Were you GUYS told by ANDERS himself that he was BLACKHEIM so you're proud of it??"

You'd be amazed ... years ago nowadays stars weren't untouchable.

"If not, what is the different between asking others here and find the information from anywhere else?"

Also! I just remembered - I can be an asshole whenever I like