Do we have many heavy metal fans on After Hours?

Links234 · 17-07-2014 5:58pm #1

I'm curious, how many of the AH regular crowd like a bit of metal? And what styles/bands do you prefer? If you're listening to metal right now, what is it?

darkpagandeath · 17-07-2014 5:59pm

I'm partial to a bit of Osmium

wazky · 17-07-2014 5:59pm

I'm a big fan of Zinc, much prefer it to Iron or Manganese.

Snake · 17-07-2014 5:59pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

I'm listening to a metal saucepan who's wife left him.

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:01pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

GrayFox208 wrote: »

I'm listening to a metal saucepan who's wife left him.

That's rough, were there kids involved?

Nodin · 17-07-2014 6:01pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Links234 wrote: »

I'm curious, how many of the AH regular crowd like a bit of metal? And what styles/bands do you prefer? If you're listening to metal right now, what is it?

Big slayer fan. Also Carcass, Bolt Thrower, Napalm Death, Devildriver etc.

Karl Stein · 17-07-2014 6:02pm

Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' is probably one of the best albums of the 20th Century regardless of genre.

Everyone likes a bit of metal.

catallus · 17-07-2014 6:05pm

No, not at all.

Good idea OP, we need to compile a list of these devilworshippers.

Out, into the light!

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:05pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Karl Stein wrote: »

Everyone likes a bit of metal.

I don't know, I know some people who definitely wouldn't like a bit of metal.

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:07pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

catallus wrote: »

Good idea OP, we need to compile a list of these devilworshippers.

Out, into the light!

Hail Satan!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXFjZvWgaeI

Dyr · 17-07-2014 6:08pm

Voivod. Killing Technology. Right now

Frosty McSnowballs · 17-07-2014 6:09pm

I like those small plastic handheld fans. Great for the summer.

Hotfail.com · 17-07-2014 6:10pm

No, not at all.

Used to be a big fan, not so much anymore.

I like the old more musically-driven kind as opposed to the modern kind where there's a high emphasis placed on technique as opposed to what sounds good. Don't want to sound pretentious but as a guitar player I just don't find metal attractive, I just feel there's a lot more distortion/gain to hide behind compared to other genres.

I think a lot of modern metal acts could learn a lot from the "less is more" attitude, I just don't see the appeal in listening to some guy play 300 notes in 10 seconds as opposed to playing 3 or 4 that sound good.

Jordan 199 · 17-07-2014 6:10pm

Megadeth. I love Megadeth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kSvN1dQjxc

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:12pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Hotfail.com wrote: »

Used to be a big fan, not so much anymore.

I like the old more musically-driven kind as opposed to the modern kind where there's a high emphasis placed on technique as opposed to what sounds good. Don't want to sound pretentious but as a guitar player I just don't find metal attractive, I just feel there's a lot more distortion/gain to hide behind compared to other genres.

I think a lot of modern metal acts could learn a lot from the "less is more" attitude, I just don't see the appeal in listening to some guy play 300 notes in 10 seconds as opposed to playing 3 or 4 that sound good.

Kinda depends on the band though doesn't it? there's many metal bands who aren't about speed at all

DrumSteve · 17-07-2014 6:12pm

Yes, I like Metal.

Peregrine · 17-07-2014 6:15pm

No, not at all.

darkpagandeath wrote: »

I'm partial to a bit of Osmium

Ah, the heaviest of them all. Serious hardcore stuff that is.

SEPT 23 1989 · 17-07-2014 6:18pm

Buzz Killington the third · 17-07-2014 6:19pm

I only listen to Atari Jaguar game soundtracks

Can't stand it, too much noise and shouting without any real rhythm or beat or even lyrics you can understand.

P_1 · 17-07-2014 6:20pm

Always have a soft spot for a bit of metal. Currently on a bit of a Maiden buzz

harvester of sorrow · 17-07-2014 6:22pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Yes.
More a fan of the 80,90's metal tho....some of the stuff out now is fair shite:mad:

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:23pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Buzz Killington the third wrote: »

Can't stand it, too much noise and shouting without any real rhythm or beat or even lyrics you can understand.

Well that's just plain not true, no rhythm or beat? Metal wouldn't work without rhythm or a beat, and a lot of metal has some fairly intricate rhythms. Can you seriously say there's no rhythm to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLPE4vhSBx4

As for lyrics you can't understand... well, bad example, but you know what I mean

Hotfail.com · 17-07-2014 6:23pm

No, not at all.

Links234 wrote: »

Kinda depends on the band though doesn't it? there's many metal bands who aren't about speed at all

Yeah, obviously it depends on the band, but I can only comment on what I've seen from metal bands and in my experience there's a much greater emphasis placed on speed than in other genres. Sometimes it adds to the attractiveness of a band but it usually takes away from it imo.

NegativeCreep · 17-07-2014 6:24pm

No, not at all.

Am I doing it right?

wp_rathead · 17-07-2014 6:25pm

No, not at all.

The 4 I listen to most:
Avenged Sevenfold
Apocalyptica (cello heavy metal)
Korplikaani (Finnish folk-metal)
Children of Bodom

Then the classics:
Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
UFO
Metallica
Megadeth
Machine Head (dislike robb flynn though)

And I dabble in abit of j-metal: X-Japan and Versaille

But I can't stand the narrow mindedness of "the metal scene"

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:27pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

wprathead wrote: »

And I dabble in abit of j-metal: X-Japan and Versaille

You're speaking my language there

Went to see Girugamesh live, they were incredible!

wprathead wrote: »

But I can't stand the narrow mindedness of "the metal scene"

I never let a few outspoken assholes ruin it for me. But yeah, there's too much of that.

AirBiscuit · 17-07-2014 6:31pm

Although there are some metal songs I like, the majority of can't hold a candle to most classic rock in my opinion.

Hotfail.com · 17-07-2014 6:31pm

No, not at all.

wprathead wrote: »

The 4 I listen to most:
Avenged Sevenfold
Apocalyptica (cello heavy metal)
Korplikaani (Finnish folk-metal)
Children of Bodom

Then the classics:
Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
UFO
Metallica
Megadeth
Machine Head (dislike robb flynn though)

And I dabble in abit of j-metal: X-Japan and Versaille

But I can't stand the narrow mindedness of "the metal scene"

Same, they seem to have a particularly dislikable following. For example a few years ago my friend said he liked some poppy DJ fella and this gobshíte (who thought he was "metal") decided to kick him full force in the leg which he had only broken 9 months previous.

Not trying to say all metal fans are like that but there does seem to be a fair few idiots.

The Domonator · 17-07-2014 6:31pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Get that into yeh \m/

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:34pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Hotfail.com wrote: »

Not trying to say all metal fans are like that but there does seem to be a fair few idiots.

You only need a couple to ruin things for the rest. Seriously though, what a complete dickhead. :mad: Who cares what someone else listens to that you don't like?

harvester of sorrow · 17-07-2014 6:34pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

LOL^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sounds like some fella belching into a big metal bucket:D

NegativeCreep · 17-07-2014 6:35pm

No, not at all.

The Domonator wrote: »

Get that into yeh \m/

I'd say their live shows are magical.

Seriously, how the hell does does someone make that noise with their throat? Apart from when they're having a throat fisting abortion obviously. It can't be good for them.

Remmy · 17-07-2014 6:35pm

Big fan. Looking forward to youtubing some suggestions on here that I haven't listened to before.

P_1 · 17-07-2014 6:37pm

Yeah you can't tar an entire following because of the actions of one or two of its members. If that was the case I'd probably consider the non-metal-following population of Ireland all sorts of horrible things based on some people calling me a 'smelly rocker' or a 'disgusting goth' a few years back.

Hotfail.com · 17-07-2014 6:37pm

No, not at all.

Links234 wrote: »

You only need a couple to ruin things for the rest. Seriously though, what a complete dickhead. :mad: Who cares what someone else listens to that you don't like?

There were quite a few like that unfortunately. In fairness we were only 15/16-ish at the time so it could have something to do with immaturity/self consciousness as opposed to him being a "pure brutal metal legend".

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:38pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

harvester of sorrow wrote: »

LOL^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sounds like some fella belching into a big metal bucket:D

I've heard worse... Cock & Ball Torture (Yes that's actually a band name!)

NegativeCreep · 17-07-2014 6:40pm

No, not at all.

Actually, is Tool metal? Love them

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:40pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Hotfail.com wrote: »

There were quite a few like that unfortunately. In fairness we were only 15/16-ish at the time so it could have something to do with immaturity/self consciousness as opposed to him being a "pure brutal metal legend".

You're probably well right, a good dose of insecurity there I'd say

harvester of sorrow · 17-07-2014 6:40pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Links234 wrote: »

I've heard worse... Cock & Ball Torture (Yes that's actually a band name!)

Sounds like something you'd see on efukt!

GLaDOS · 17-07-2014 6:41pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Actually, is Tool metal? Love them

Tool are anything they want to be

Though I would classify them as metal

Links234 · 17-07-2014 6:42pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Actually, is Tool metal? Love them

Sorta, yeah

harvester of sorrow wrote: »

Sounds like something you'd see on efukt!

I'm not responsible if you actually listen to 'em

harvester of sorrow · 17-07-2014 6:44pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Links234 wrote: »

Sorta, yeah

I'm not responsible if you actually listen to 'em

Just watched em on youtube.......i think this is apropiate.....:eek::eek:!!

calanus · 17-07-2014 6:49pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

The slower, heavier and downtuned the better... mournful congregation, Corrupted, Blut Aus Nord etc etc.

Also, just been listening to a bit of this.

Ninjini · 17-07-2014 6:51pm

Not exactly the heaviest but an ex introduced me to The Dillinger Escape Plan and Coheed And Cambria and I love them.

Also ashamed to say I originally noticed Avenged Sevenfold because I thought Synyster Gates was hawt

wp_rathead · 17-07-2014 6:53pm

No, not at all.

just for you Links:

P_1 wrote: »

Yeah you can't tar an entire following because of the actions of one or two of its members. If that was the case I'd probably consider the non-metal-following population of Ireland all sorts of horrible things based on some people calling me a 'smelly rocker' or a 'disgusting goth' a few years back.

oh don't get me wrong - best concerts and nicest people iv met at concerts were all at metal concerts. I was at Swedish House Mafia and Oxegen and JAYSUS- give me a metal concert/festival any day..

What I meant was the people going "Awh- THAT isn't REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL metal" and all that pretentious sh!te- why I don't bother posting much in the metal forum here tbh..

_Redzer_ · 17-07-2014 6:55pm

No, not at all.

Fook no!

1D 4lyf! Xx

wp_rathead · 17-07-2014 6:59pm

No, not at all.

Ninjini wrote: »

Also ashamed to say I originally noticed Avenged Sevenfold because I thought Synyster Gates was hawt

kudos for getting his spelling right

He is one attractive male specimen in your defence

Them doing the 28 Days Later theme:

Sky King · 17-07-2014 7:00pm

These guys have some pretty good song names

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCC56DEBFA716A014

The Domonator · 17-07-2014 7:01pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

Links234 wrote: »

I've heard worse... Cock & Ball Torture (Yes that's actually a band name!)

How about this?

Links234 · 17-07-2014 7:01pm

I like some metal, but it's not what I mostly listen to.

wprathead wrote: »

just for you Links:

Thanks

wprathead wrote: »

What I meant was the people going "Awh- THAT isn't REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL metal" and all that pretentious sh!te- why I don't bother posting much in the metal forum here tbh..

Double thanks! I absolutely despise that kinda twaddle! Metal's a vast genre, there's loads of different styles, someone moans "It's not TRUE metal"? Gimmie a break. :rolleyes: (and yeah, that kinda attitude deserves a rolleyes smiley!) Hey, I like a bit of melody, sometimes keyboards, clean singing. That doesn't make it any less metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdqju4-j9B4

I will say that in defense of the rock & metal forum here, it's relatively free of that kinda attitude, and the regular posters are pretty cool

I post all sorts of stuff and nobody says anything like the above.

McChubbin · 17-07-2014 7:01pm

No, not at all.

Best gig of my life was Rammstein. I doubt I'll ever feel the raw energy of a band affect me like that ever again.
At the moment, I'm more into nu-metal (I know, I know.) but I've recently discovered A Perfect Circle so my metal buzz is winding down a bit as of late. Having said that, I have the odd King Diamond track on my playlist...

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