The Most Universally Respected Bands (among metalheads)

[DarkBliss]

Seriously, Gordian Knot are like a whole lot more interesting and atmospheric version of Dream Theater. No vocals either. Plus, the emphasis is not on silly virtuosity but simply on creating a nice ambience.

 

[fates warning 666]

i gave dream theater another try recently yeah they suck

 

[The Ozzman]

i think the music is pretty good

but their singer annoys the hell out of me

Their singer should be shot.

LaBrie is perfect for a band like Dream Theater.

 

[Gold]

LaBrie is perfect for a band like Dream Theater.

nah, i'd like them better if they had some huge dude heavin out some guttarals, or somebody with a much more angelic voice

 

[The Ozzman]

Gutterals would ruin DT.

So would someone like Tarja or Christina Scabbia.

LaBrie fits that band perfectly.

 

[IOfTheStorm]

LaBrie is indeed the perfect singer for D.T., i accept the fact that he is weak when performing live (he can't hit a high pitched note to save his life), at least he was like that even in 1998 when i first saw them live, but he has made some outstanding pieces of singing in the albums. His performances are totally attached to the songs, like them or not, some of them even make the songs and increase their quality. Noone could think any other singer in his place. For anyone who declares that he sucks and he is unworthy and bla bla bla i have three words to say: Space Dye Vest (and three bonus words : One Last Time).

 

[SouthernTrendkill]

still, i think that, except for black sabbath, there´s not a single band you can say that you are listening to withouth someone not respecting the band

I've seen people disrespecting Black Sabbath on here before. I mean, by the standards of black and death metal they are a soft band.

 

[S<issors]

is there anyone on this board that actually likes dream theater?

I am a slavering DT fanboy. I've even been brainwashed to the point where I like LaBrie.

 

[zoidberg]

cradle of filth
six feet under
the haunted
Aaaaagh! 2 handed bloody chainsaw blow
manowar
venom (Demolition Man years)

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

lol

 

[Tonka Time]

I've seen people disrespecting Black Sabbath on here before. I mean, by the standards of black and death metal they are a soft band.

i dont really like black sabbath, iron man is like the only song worth listening to for me, i hate ozzy's vocals, but they basically started heavy metal so they deserve respect for it.

 

[Matt]

is there anyone on this board that actually likes dream theater?

Huuur yes

 

[ohiogrinder]

No, the opposite is not true. Power Metal vastly outsells Black Metal.

that surprises me.

 

[zabu of nΩd]

^ It surprises you that more people want to listen to normal vocals than unintelligible screeches?

 

[ohiogrinder]

^ It surprises you that more people want to listen to normal vocals than unintelligible screeches?

in the realm of metal, yes.

 

[zabu of nΩd]

i gave dream theater another try recently yeah they suck

omg they have an eclectic sound which includes jazz elements and other non-kvlt crap, they clearly suck

 

[ohiogrinder]

lol Gold listens to OAR.

 

[fates warning 666]

omg they have an eclectic sound which includes jazz elements and other non-kvlt crap, they clearly suck

i think it's more to do with their lack of compositional power and their general gayness

 

[The Ozzman]

OAR is terrible.

 

[ohiogrinder]

OAR is terrible.

you got that right. sometimes I hate being an Ohioan. so many things to be ashamed of.