Does metal require anger and power? (electronic, pop, punk, rock)

icebox · 05-14-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by keywestcorona

I love all kinds of music, but something about injustice, anger and a desire to be more powerful always seems to flow through metal with me. How does it make you feel?

I'm not fond of metal music but I don't think that you need to be angry to be able to sing or like the song. I guess it needs power of course.. the power to sing it loudly yet with feelings =D

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Whatsitoosit · 05-14-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by icebox

I'm not fond of metal music but I don't think that you need to be angry to be able to sing or like the song. I guess it needs power of course.. the power to sing it loudly yet with feelings =D

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The ability to sound, both, like a menacing monster and an old lady in pain helps also.

Comus · 05-14-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

when comparing to say, easy listening, country, pop, classical, jazz, reggae... Metal probably gets the "More Aggressive" trophy.

There are exceptions of course... but generally (imo) Metal is more in your face, rock n roll.

Why do you think Metal isn't more aggressive?

Certain subgenres of metal (generally those I don't listen to) can be quite aggressive, but most proper metal has more epic than angry or aggressive undertones and it feels very calm and serene. Of course that calmness could be within a storm. But good metal shouldn't need to rely on anger.

Whatsitoosit · 05-14-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Comus

Certain subgenres of metal (generally those I don't listen to) can be quite aggressive, but most proper metal has more epic than angry or aggressive undertones and it feels very calm and serene. Of course that calmness could be within a storm. But good metal shouldn't need to rely on anger.

good point... I think the nature of the instrumentation used for the metal genre can give the impression of anger/aggression even if the singer isn't trying to be. Perhaps this is why most people associate Metal music with mayhem, violence, aggression, anger, etc. they hear the guitars, drums and the way the singer is singing and instantly think the guy wants to gut his ex lover and go on a killing spree.

So what are some examples of Metal bands/songs that would prove other wise to those people?

KeithMoon2112 · 05-14-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatsitoosit

So what are some examples of Metal bands/songs that would prove other wise to those people?

Well, if you consider Zeppelin a metal band (some do, some don't) then I guess you can use them.

boo boo · 05-14-2008, 09:47 PM

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 pigeonholing. Zep were certainly an influence on metal, and though they were very intense and energetic they certainly weren't angry.

When you look at a lot of the hard rock bands who were an influnce on heavy metal other than Black Sabbath. Like Deep Purple, AC/DC, Queen, Uriah Heep, KISS, Blue Oyster Cult, Rush, UFO, Thin Lizzy, Budgie, Hawkwind, Aerosmith. These bands weren't really angry, just very heavy (for the time) and that just branched into what we now indentify as metal.

enemyat_thesix · 05-14-2008, 09:51 PM

i hate when people hear harsh vocals and ask "why are they so angry?" you don't have to be angry to yell/scream/shout/growl

boo boo · 05-14-2008, 09:55 PM

And lets not forget power and progressive metal. Not really angry.

And then theres Van Halen.

Happy metal.

enemyat_thesix · 05-14-2008, 10:27 PM

*g ay metal

boo boo · 05-15-2008, 12:08 AM

Van Halen are awesome.

If you want *** metal, try Manowar.