Universally Respected Metal Bands?

Davey Moore · 07-23-2009, 03:16 PM

I don't even like metal but I respect Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, a few of their songs I really like despite my dislike of the genre, so I'd say them. They're just universally respected BANDS in general, those two, at least in my mind.

IWP · 07-24-2009, 12:30 AM

I'm probably going to go with Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath since I hardly ever hear metal fans bitch about them.

Unrelenting · 07-24-2009, 12:32 AM

I have never seen a metalhead that hates Iron Maiden

Mojo · 07-24-2009, 03:49 AM

I can't believe there are so many people saying Iron Maiden. Personally I love Iron Maiden but I know a number of people who hate them and i've seen a fair amount of Maiden bashing on this site.

I can't agree with Priest because I personally don't like them, but there may be a case.

Black Sabbath and Motorhead may be the only two I think you could make an argument for. Obviously you can't find a band that EVERYONE likes or respects but those two are probably the two you could make the best arguments for.

IWP · 07-24-2009, 10:38 AM

I don't like Motorhead that much. They're pretty much the AC/DC of metal. You've heard one song by them, you've heard em all.

crash_override · 07-24-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IWP

I don't like Motorhead that much. They're pretty much the AC/DC of metal. You've heard one song by them, you've heard em all.

You haven't got a clue friend.

jackhammer · 07-24-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IWP

I don't like Motorhead that much. They're pretty much the AC/DC of metal. You've heard one song by them, you've heard em all.

That's the whole point FFS. You have to have bands that bang out the same shit but do it well with attitude and a non commercial attitude in order for other bands to be appreciated too. By your logic you could apply that 80% of Metal and white boy guitar bands too. Oh and Soul and Reggae. It's all about the delivery and honesty.

Darkest Hour · 07-24-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Unrelenting

I have never seen a metalhead that hates Iron Maiden

i do. But i love judas priest.

crash_override · 07-24-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkest Hour

i do. But i love judas priest.

You're not a metalhead btw.

Darkest Hour · 07-24-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

You're not a metalhead btw.

all i listen to is metal.

07-23-2009, 03:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
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Unrelenting True to username Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,100	I have never seen a metalhead that hates Iron Maiden __________________ My lastfm

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I can't believe there are so many people saying Iron Maiden. Personally I love Iron Maiden but I know a number of people who hate them and i've seen a fair amount of Maiden bashing on this site. I can't agree with Priest because I personally don't like them, but there may be a case. Black Sabbath and Motorhead may be the only two I think you could make an argument for. Obviously you can't find a band that EVERYONE likes or respects but those two are probably the two you could make the best arguments for. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

07-24-2009, 10:38 AM	#25 (permalink)
IWP A S T H E T I C Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 532	I don't like Motorhead that much. They're pretty much the AC/DC of metal. You've heard one song by them, you've heard em all. __________________ insert witty remark here