Metal/rock bands you just cant seem to like
 

I've no idea if this has been done before, but as I'm new to the forum, I thought I'd try start a thread.

Ok, so I know a lot of people like AC/DC, but I just can't get into them. Apparently their sets are legendary etc, but I really don't like them.
Another band, Disturbed, I've never liked. Their sound is just so generic, it conjures an image of the guitarist messing with his amp, sneezing, and saying "that'll do"

Also, I can't understand people liking Bring Me The Horizon. I've seen them live twice, tried listening to their music, but it feels like my ears are being ripped from my head.

There's a few like that with me. I can't get into Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil or even Asking Alexandria (I don't understand the sudden burst of popularity). But it is entirely opinion-based. So there is no shame in liking or disliking any music.

Foo Fighters and Nirvana, examples of bands I dont really like. There are many more, but these 2 are the most prominent.

I know what you mean, Green Day fall into that category for me, I really can't stand their stuff now

Led Zeppelin. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate what they achieved but there wasn't that hook to their music that kept me interested.

Lamb of God. I'm due to give them another try, but I can't seem to get past the vocal style (which is strange considering some of the bands that I do listen to).

Foo Fighters. It all seems so predictable and safe. I do like Dave Grohl though, seems a genuinely good bloke.

Burn the Priest and New American Gospel too? I'm not really a fan of Randy's vocals after those albums, but those two are a completely different kettle of shark.

I two albums I gave a try was Ashes of The Wake and Wrath. Possibly I need to experiment further with them.

I think Foo Fighters is ok - predictable, yes, but catchy. I love some of their newer songs, because they are up-beat and with a hard rock sound. I don't see why people hate on Nirvana, either. They killed hair metal, and their songs are good. I know that they sold out with their second album, and that makes them a bit less respectable, but even though some of their songs are "predictable", I still like them. Predictable doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Well, I do not have much respect for Nickelback and Linkin Park. Or nu-metal in general. Oh, and Slipknot. Mostly because of their costumes - they're ridiculous.

These tunes sound nothing like either of those albums. I don't really give a **** about LOG beyond their first two, but those two are some of the best extreme metal albums I've ever heard.

Nine Inch Nails, I've tried and tried, then tried some more but just can't get to the point where I enjoy listening the majority of the stuff he puts out.

I don't blame you. Considering they're made out of industrial vomit.

Green Day, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails.

Industrial Vomit, we've just found a new genre!

Tool and Muse. And Radiohead.

I don't hate them, but they just don't do much for me.

Radiohead's older stuff was good (Karma Police, Creep), but their newest album sucks. It scared the **** after me when I listened to it. I regret buying it.

I agree with everything you said, and yes, predictable can be a good thing sometimes, you can always depend on The Foos

I'm cool with the Foo Fighters. They make decent music while retaining some integrity. They don't shamelessly pander to the masses like a lot of other bands or acts do.

That said, you're never going to find much musical/compositional depth or variation of ideas in their music. Like The_Rocker says though, that predictability makes them pretty dependable.

Korn, Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, for starters. Which should not be construed as not liking rap metal, as I do like Rage and Stuck Mojo. Boring knows the constrains of no genre, IMO

I can't even think of Radiohead as a rock band anymore. In their current format their just another dance act that I won't ever be listening to.

Does Marilyn Manson count?

I used to like his older stuff but lately it's just been so tired, saw him supporting Rob Zombie and it didn't do anything to change my mind on him.

I'm glad everyone else has put bands up on here, I agree with most of them. I've never liked Radiohead. I was in a band (we were meant to be hard rock/metal), and the guitarist and drummer wanted to do one of their songs, I quit right there and then, and the singer followed me.

I think i'm gonna have to start liking Radiohead now, Everyone has stole my dislike for them. Damn it.

I think that Nirvana were band that I don't like, because them were overestimates of the people. their music was very reductive. For example I think that in 1990 the most band were Soundgarden. not Nirvana

Guns 'n' Roses, absolutely can't stand them.

Hatebreed, also.

What on earth are you on about.

Most band you mean best band? And how is Soundgarden an example of Nirvana being reductive and overestimated?

Hats off to Rijnn for deciphering the riddle.

My brain hurts from this.

I'm with you on Guns 'n' Roses. Axl Rose is one of the most overrated vocalists in rock 'n' roll history. I actually would have been with you about Hatebreed like three days ago, but I've been starting to really love them.

I like Nirvana, but I don't consider their music as great as they're said to be.

Then... Well, there's not really any band that I dislike, but they don't call my attention, that's only it.. I dislike Marilyn Manson though.

Iron Maiden - so overblown and cheesy

I hate all the **** yall like http://systemwars.com/forums/public/...lt/smugdog.gif

Totally agree. They're just horrible to listen to.

If you asked me this a couple of weeks ago I would've said Yashin. But I've listened to there most recent album and it's great.

So you hate Power Metal xD

Led Zeppelin - No, I'm not being controversial. I have the utmost respect for what they achieved, however that doesn't change the fact that I found it incredibly difficult to sit through their albums. Eight or nine great songs in total and the rest...meh.

They are good and I like them but in doses. I cant sit through a Led Zeppelin album, its just nauseating, gives me a headache.

For all that talent, you know one of the best guitarists, one of the best vocalists, one of the best drummers, too bad they're not very good at songwriting.

At last! Someone mentioning a band that may cause some controversy instead of the usual suspects mentioned (Muse, Green Day etc).

I don't like:

Led Zeppelin
The Who
Deep Purple

They have all made some great tracks and the tracks I like are damn good but I don't listen to them much and they have all put out a lot of mediocre songs and don't go posting a ton of vids to try and change my mind. At my age I really don't think my opinion will change and why should it?

Well I'm 55 and every great so often I still change my mind. I can't say that's why you should because we're all our own people, but that's my personal take on it. I changed my mind for example on Radiohead at age 47 or so, for years I didn't get it and then it just suddenly clicked for me.

One thing I will agree with is that no one should ever just like something because a bunch of rock critics tell you that you need to like this 'n that to be cool. F*ck that. Fer'instance I just despise Coldplay. If someone does like 'em I won't tell them they're wrong but I just flat out don't get those guys at all. Maybe someday I will *shrug*

But if I ever do it'll be something that clicks inside me

I've always defended coldplay, but after Mylo Xyloto, I can't.

Personally I think The Who live, at their peak, were sensational. However there is not one studio album that I could truly say I enjoyed. Tommy would probably be my favourite and even that has decidely off moments. I've never understood the hype that Who's Next gets.