Metal & Rock Music Recommendations

jackhammer · 04-30-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Petula07

Well, for now maybe my question will sound stupid little bit... But ok, I will try...
It's question of one my czech friend who is fan of Linkin Park and Paradise Lost. And I try to find some answers for her.

Do you know some bands similar to Linkin Park? Or do you know some catchy metal which could be nice for fans of Linkin Park? I mean nothing progressive or complicated.
Thanks for some reply.

Maybe stuff like Godsmack or Soil may float her boat. If she likes the hybrid electronic sound bands like Senser may do the trick.

The Butcher · 05-09-2010, 07:34 PM

Okay,I'll try to detail this as best I can.I like bands like Evanescence,Breaking Benjamin,Skillet,and Nickelback.I REALLY like bands like Red,The Letter Black,Saliva(My favorite),and Disturbed.

Give me some music where I'll never get tired of it for a VERY long time.

Freebase Dali · 05-09-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Butcher

Okay,I'll try to detail this as best I can. I like bands like Evanescence,Breaking Benjamin,Skillet,and Nickelback. I REALLY like bands like Red,The Letter Black,Saliva(My favorite),and Disturbed.

Give me some music where I'll never get tired of it for a VERY long time.

You may have to switch up your preferences to fill that order.

gunnels · 05-09-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Butcher

Okay,I'll try to detail this as best I can. I like bands like Evanescence,Breaking Benjamin,Skillet,and Nickelback. I REALLY like bands like Red,The Letter Black,Saliva(My favorite),and Disturbed.

Give me some music where I'll never get tired of it for a VERY long time.

If you like Evanescence you may like Flyleaf.

The Butcher · 05-09-2010, 08:20 PM

I already tried Flyleaf,with Again being my favorite song.I don't like them much though.

LoathsomePete · 05-09-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Butcher

Okay,I'll try to detail this as best I can.I REALLY like bands like Red,The Letter Black,Saliva(My favorite),and Disturbed.

Give me some music where I'll never get tired of it for a VERY long time.

If you're into Evanescence style of Gothic metal fronted by a soprano female singer with black hair and pale skin then I would suggest trying out Nightwish and Lacuna Coil. Nightwish has more of a symphonic power metal aspect to them and Lacuna Coil has a male singer along to balance out Cristina Scabbia's vocals. Out of Nightwish's discography I would suggest their 2002 album Century Child as your first place to start out. For Lacuna Coil I would recommend their 2002 release Comalies as a start off point.

You may also want to try out the Dutch progressive rock/ alt metal band The Gathering, specifically their album How to measure a planet?. Their vocalist at the time, Anneke van Giersbergen, has some of the nicest clean vocals out of all the female singers I know associated with metal.

If you're feeling experimental then I would suggest checking out the Swedish avant garde metal band Diablo Swing Orchestra. They mix swing and opera with metal to create a really cool sound. Annlouice Loegdlund has some amazing operatic vocals, however they can get a little grating if you're not into that kind of style. If that's the case then I would advise staying away from the 2006 release The Butcher's Ballroom because it was very heavy on the opera styled vocals. Their 2009 follow up Swing Along Songs for the Damned and Delirious addressed that issue and toned down the higher pitched vibratos and added a lot more of a heavy guitar sound very similar to Meshuggah's sound. Here's an example from their sophomore album:

As far as bands similar to the other bands you mentioned... it's been so long since I've heard anything by any of those bands that I don't know if I could really recommend something along those lines, but I do have a recommendation if you like Disturbed. The Seattle band Nevermore is a great place to go if you're after heavy music that still employs clean vocals. Their sound is hard to classify because it's a blend of progressive metal, thrash metal, power metal, and a tiny hint of death metal (specifically in the drumming). I would highly recommend their 1996 magnum opus The Politics of Ecstasy but really anything other than their debut is solid in my books. In any case here's a song off of TPoE, enjoy:

Petula07 · 05-10-2010, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

If you're into Evanescence style of Gothic metal fronted by a soprano female singer with black hair and pale skin then I would suggest trying out Nightwish and Lacuna Coil.

Ok, if symphonic metal and Nightwish I recommend also dutch bands Epica and After Forever.
Maybe I am strange but I like Epica much more than Nightwish. The reason why is probably soft female voice together with male growling. It's interesting contrast that make their music more diverse for me.

The Butcher · 05-10-2010, 04:07 PM

Oh and I have been looking for good Metal bands,I've tried people like Bullet for my Valentine and Pantera,and I do not like them.I only liked 5 Fingered Death Punch out of all the Metal I have listened to.

Thanks for recommendation guys,I'll try the other later today if I find the time.

Minisith · 05-11-2010, 11:29 AM

Idyl Exhibit
Check out this local band here in Sioux Falls, SD.
They have a facebook page and have several videos out of them playing live.

They are about to put out their first full album and has a demo out.

The Butcher · 05-11-2010, 06:14 PM

Out of the ones you guys suggested,I'm going to try:
Nightwish
Lacuna Coil
The Gathering

I can't wait to hear The Gathering though.

05-09-2010, 07:34 PM	#212 (permalink)
The Butcher Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 66	Okay,I'll try to detail this as best I can.I like bands like Evanescence,Breaking Benjamin,Skillet,and Nickelback.I REALLY like bands like Red,The Letter Black,Saliva(My favorite),and Disturbed. Give me some music where I'll never get tired of it for a VERY long time. Last edited by The Butcher; 05-10-2010 at 04:09 PM.

05-09-2010, 08:20 PM	#215 (permalink)
The Butcher Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 66	I already tried Flyleaf,with Again being my favorite song.I don't like them much though.

05-10-2010, 04:07 PM	#218 (permalink)
The Butcher Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 66	Oh and I have been looking for good Metal bands,I've tried people like Bullet for my Valentine and Pantera,and I do not like them.I only liked 5 Fingered Death Punch out of all the Metal I have listened to. Thanks for recommendation guys,I'll try the other later today if I find the time.

05-11-2010, 11:29 AM	#219 (permalink)
Minisith Groupie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	Idyl Exhibit Check out this local band here in Sioux Falls, SD. They have a facebook page and have several videos out of them playing live. They are about to put out their first full album and has a demo out.

05-11-2010, 06:14 PM	#220 (permalink)
The Butcher Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 66	Out of the ones you guys suggested,I'm going to try: Nightwish Lacuna Coil The Gathering I can't wait to hear The Gathering though.