Does metal require anger and power? (punk, rock, genre, fan)

Comus · 05-15-2008, 02:07 AM

And if you want full blown sodomy, try Dragonforce.

Whatsitoosit · 05-15-2008, 07:37 AM

I will always see Van Halen and Zeppelin as Rock N Roll bands... just as I now view the Ramone's as a punk rock band (leaning more towards rock).

I see bands like Mega Death and early Metallica as Metal.

KeithMoon2112 · 05-15-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

I will always see Van Halen and Zeppelin as Rock N Roll bands...

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Originally Posted by boo boo

I think the term "hard rock" exists for a reason. Zeppelin did really heavy songs that certainly sound metal, like Communication Breakdown. But calling them metal is a serious example of pigeon holding.

Like I said - some do, some don't.

Whatsitoosit · 05-15-2008, 03:20 PM

I see.

KeithMoon2112 · 05-15-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

I see.

Yeah - I personally see them as hard rock. Anyways...I think that anger and power are two things that help achieve the "metal sound" and so a lot of metal utilizes those two things in order for it to be just that - metal. But there probably metal bands out there singing about sunshines and rainbows because metal and anger aren't synonyms. I wouldn't be surprised in the least.

Whatsitoosit · 05-16-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithMoon2112

Yeah - I personally see them as hard rock. Anyways...I think that anger and power are two things that help achieve the "metal sound" and so a lot of metal utilizes those two things in order for it to be just that - metal. But there probably metal bands out there singing about sunshines and rainbows because metal and anger aren't synonyms. I wouldn't be surprised in the least.

Those types of songs tend to come across as jokes when compared to a metal song about kicking some ass or drinking Satan's blood. I think Megadeath should cover the Carpenters... let's see how it pans out.

NSW · 05-16-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

Those types of songs tend to come across as jokes when compared to a metal song about kicking some ass or drinking Satan's blood. I think Megadeath should cover the Carpenters... let's see how it pans out.

I'd buy a copy just for curiosity sake, for sure.

Whatsitoosit · 05-16-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nonsubmissivewife

I'd buy a copy just for curiosity sake, for sure.

I have a feeling "Rainy days and Mondays" would be the best track on the CD. Of course it's one of the only downer type Carpenter songs, go figure.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-16-2008, 11:32 AM

Metal bands covering sugary pop hits has been done to death.

I want to see a metal band cover something Can or Current 93. That would be much more interesting.

GuitarBizarre · 05-16-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

I don't really see Iron Maiden as being a particularly angry band.

And I don't see them as being a particularly good bad, so that answers my opinion on the question, since I love metal but just cannot get into Maiden.

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

Those types of songs tend to come across as jokes when compared to a metal song about kicking some ass or drinking Satan's blood. I think Megadeath should cover the Carpenters... let's see how it pans out.

MEGADETH. NO SECOND A.

Besides, 'deth have done some terrible covers...i think they should leave that one alone.

I for one want to hear some electronica covered by metal bands.

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Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Metal bands covering sugary pop hits has been done to death. I want to see a metal band cover something Can or Current 93. That would be much more interesting. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.