markgugs said:
Congratulations. Considering that any fool with an internet connection and a basic understanding of how to use google can look up any band and their history. So tell me, what was it about those above-mentioned bands vocal deliveries that you didn't like? You know, something besides "it takes no talent" and "it sucks." Were there any particular songs you listened to and decided you didn't like?
No, they all do. This is the first fact you've stated thus far in your argument. As for your earlier statement, at least you finally gave me some insight as to why you don't like extreme vocals, because "the fact is DEATH VOCALS ANNOY THE FUCK OUT OF ME! I wanna enjoy music not get a fuckin migraine while the singer screams and spits and vomits into his mic all night." While of course this is an opinion, at least you've told us why you think the way you do. Thanks.
As far as my argument being "silly," well, ok. I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm sorry you think I'm the one who's "close mined." The FACT remains that if you DISMISS music based on preconceived notions or without giving it an open chance, than you are certainly close-minded. IF however, you check the music out, and it's just not your thing for whatever reason, well then hey, I have no problem with that. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you have actually heard those bands you say you've heard, and that you had an open mind, and you just didn't like 'em. That's cool, I can understand why. But as for ME being close-minded, ha ha, too funny. I *never* slag anything without having given it quite a bit of chance. And even then, I very rarely slag any band at all. Of course I haven't heard every kind of music in the world, which is why I don't comment on things I don't know what I'm talking about.
Well lets see, how about for starters an ex girlfriend of mine LOVED death metal. Maybe thats how I heard such lovely songs as "Slowly we rot", "Memphistopheles", "Lunatic Of Gods Creation", and so on. As I stated and you happen to ignore, Ive been involved or around the metal area for 16 years, Ive heard everything from thrash (Exodus, Testament, Death Angel, Suicidal Tendencies) to glam rock / metal (Pretty Boy Floyd, Tuff, Slaughter, Cherry st, etc) to 80s hard rock / metal (Heavens Edge, XYZ, Babylon AD, Hurricane, Spread Eagle, and so on) to the above mentioned death metal, to power metal (Edguy , Axnstar, Gamma Ray, Galloglass, etc etc etc) to Prog Metal (Zero Hour, Sun Caged, Threshold, DT, Anguish Tunnelvision , All Too human, and etc). Hell I am even a huge Guitar virtuoso fan... from way back in the Shrapnel days with Vinnie Moore (Vicious Rumors days too) , Joey Tafolla, Tony McAlpine, George Bellas, Racer X and on, and on and on.
I dont see how I am close minded for not finding growly vocals talented or enjoyable. I dunno maybe Im not normal for finding a man pukin up noises that are supposed to mean kill your mother while you fuck your sister, and worship satan, not entertaining or enjoyable to listen too. Now I know not all death metal sing about these lyrics, as I stated above Believer were actually a christian death metal.
So there you have it, and please spare the whole google internet to look up bands thing. Ive been a loyal metal head for a long time and will always be one.
BTW I love alot of drummers in death metal bands, the doublebass these guys play is amazing for some bands.... I just hate the vocals. I like melody.
