At 12/23/11 06:35 PM, ScaryPicnic wrote: Thanks for the suggestions! I've heard nothing but good things about Boris, and i am going to check out the others defo. I do enjoy me some drone, even if I'm a metal newbie (i usually listen to alternative rock/progressive rock/hip hop), i'm exploring different sounds. i find drone great in setting this deep tone and atmosphere, great to just sink into and use as a background to drawing.

It's funny you say you're a metal newbie, because you don't listen to the most accessible bands :P. People usually start with the old bands like Megadeth, Metallica, Judas Priest... or they start with the most melodic and commercial stuff like Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Children Of Bodom and the like. You're the fist person I ever met who says he's a metal newbie after listing Sunn O))), Ulver and Ulcerate as some of their favorite bands... :P

Nice list there, ScaryPicnic. Which works of Ulver do you like? just their metal? Or do you like their later stuff as well?

You might dig the Sham Mirrors or la Masquerade Infernale by Arcturus. And if you like black metal at all, you may like Aspera Hiems Symfonia, also by Arcturus.

Forgive me if this band wouldn't be considered proper metal (I'd compare them to Trap Them and Kvelertak) but I have not seen a single top 2011 metal album list containing the fantastic debut album from Enslave. They're japanese 'crust' with dual male/female vocals, and their album is definitely one of the best I've heard this year.

If they're not considered metal then disregard this post, but if you're into bands similar to Kvelertak then definitely check them out.

At 12/23/11 07:40 PM, JaY11 wrote: Forgive me if this band wouldn't be considered proper metal (I'd compare them to Trap Them and Kvelertak) but I have not seen a single top 2011 metal album list containing the fantastic debut album from Enslave. They're japanese 'crust' with dual male/female vocals, and their album is definitely one of the best I've heard this year.

If they're not considered metal then disregard this post, but if you're into bands similar to Kvelertak then definitely check them out.

We often discuss Post-Rock, Crust Punk, Stoner Rock... and other genres that are not "exactly" metal. You know that. Just as long as we discuss Metal "most of the time" it doesn't matter if you talk about another genre of music. It's totally fine...

Duff, I met someone once who got into metal through Sunn O))).

They got into Sunn O))) because they liked Sigur Ros. haha

At 12/23/11 08:09 PM, AniMetal wrote: Duff, I met someone once who got into metal through Sunn O))).

They got into Sunn O))) because they liked Sigur Ros. haha

True. If you are into Ambient, Post-Rock and other genres that rely on atmoshpere, Sunn O))) might be a good way to get into Metal.

Enslave... sounds familiar. :P Actually reminds me that I saw a signed copy of Enslaved's newest album on vinyl in a local store a little while ago. I'd been meaning to buy that album, but I didn't have the money at the time. It's probably gone now.

Metal-ABC: N - Nile.

Some nice music to celebrate christmas the way it's meant to be celebrated. :D

At 12/23/11 07:40 PM, JaY11 wrote: Forgive me if this band wouldn't be considered proper metal (I'd compare them to Trap Them and Kvelertak) but I have not seen a single top 2011 metal album list containing the fantastic debut album from Enslave. They're japanese 'crust' with dual male/female vocals, and their album is definitely one of the best I've heard this year.

If they're not considered metal then disregard this post, but if you're into bands similar to Kvelertak then definitely check them out.

They sound good. I find it odd that they are not in the archives yet like you said kvelertak is on it I sure fucking love kvelertak!) But yeah it's a cool band.

holy shit how have i not seen this ever on here?
i love a good sized chunk of the bands ive seen people listing off

wow i must be REALLY out of it here on NG...

^by the way nice Acid Bath sig Anti-pie
i just recently got into Acid Bath not too long ago thanks to my gf
she LOOOOOOOOOVES Acid Bath

At 12/24/11 01:17 AM, Viper50 wrote: ^by the way nice Acid Bath sig Anti-pie
i just recently got into Acid Bath not too long ago thanks to my gf
she LOOOOOOOOOVES Acid Bath

You must have the best girlfriend ever.

At 12/23/11 05:06 PM, AniMetal wrote: In PERSONALLY DISCUSSION news: I'm replaying Ocarina of Time for the first time in years and all I have to say is... this is easily the most metal video game of all time.

I thought that title belonged to Doom.

At 12/23/11 06:35 PM, ScaryPicnic wrote: even if I'm a metal newbie

Haha, your list seems to suggest otherwise. I actually like how you've been introduced to metal since it isn't all about getting into Metallica, Maiden and Megadeth after all. Can't say I'm a fan of Sunn 0))) but it's always good to see the versatility of metal.

At 12/23/11 08:48 PM, Haggard wrote: Metal-ABC: N - Nile.

Really? It was THAT obvious of a band?

At 12/24/11 01:13 AM, Viper50 wrote: holy shit how have i not seen this ever on here?
i love a good sized chunk of the bands ive seen people listing off

wow i must be REALLY out of it here on NG...

For applications, we ask for ten metal artists but considering your comments on my MMT posts, I'm more than confident you'll fit right in with us.

At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 12/23/11 05:06 PM, AniMetal wrote: In PERSONALLY DISCUSSION news: I'm replaying Ocarina of Time for the first time in years and all I have to say is... this is easily the most metal video game of all time.

I thought that title belonged to Doom.

I thought it was very clearly Brutal Legend.

At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 12/23/11 05:06 PM, AniMetal wrote: In PERSONALLY DISCUSSION news: I'm replaying Ocarina of Time for the first time in years and all I have to say is... this is easily the most metal video game of all time.

I thought that title belonged to Doom.

OH SHIT, YOU'RE RIGHT.

Okay, Ocarina Of Time and Doom II are tied for the title of most metal video game in existence.

At 12/24/11 06:13 AM, JaY11 wrote:

At 12/24/11 01:17 AM, Viper50 wrote: ^by the way nice Acid Bath sig Anti-pie
i just recently got into Acid Bath not too long ago thanks to my gf
she LOOOOOOOOOVES Acid Bath

You must have the best girlfriend ever.

i do :D
she also got me listening to stuff like Electric Wizard and more Black Metal and stuff like that

At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote

For applications, we ask for ten metal artists but considering your comments on my MMT posts, I'm more than confident you'll fit right in with us.

yay i fit in somewhere here on NG :D

Have a metal Christmas, everybody!

At 12/24/11 02:05 PM, Sense-Offender wrote: Have a metal Christmas, everybody!

wow that really got me in the christmas spirit

At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote:

At 12/23/11 05:06 PM, AniMetal wrote: In PERSONALLY DISCUSSION news: I'm replaying Ocarina of Time for the first time in years and all I have to say is... this is easily the most metal video game of all time.

I thought that title belonged to Doom.

I thought that title belonged to Kirby.

Wait what...

At 12/24/11 01:37 PM, Viper50 wrote: At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote

For applications, we ask for ten metal artists but considering your comments on my MMT posts, I'm more than confident you'll fit right in with us.

yay i fit in somewhere here on NG :D

Welcome in Viper :) The Metal Hell is happy to welcome you in !!!

At 12/24/11 01:37 PM, Viper50 wrote: At 12/24/11 08:21 AM, Bahamut wrote

For applications, we ask for ten metal artists but considering your comments on my MMT posts, I'm more than confident you'll fit right in with us.

yay i fit in somewhere here on NG :D

Welcome in Viper :) The Metal Hell is happy to welcome you in !!!

yay :D
im happy to be a part of Metal Hell

I really should stop making a habit of having almost every post I make here a band recommendation, but...

Once again, it has occurred to me that Beyond Creation's amazing 2011 technical death metal debut seems to be missing from every top metal album of the year list. Unlike the other band I posted, there aren't any genre complications that would exclude them from such a list, and I think it's because this band/album hasn't really had much media coverage at all. Okay I'll stop with the band plugs now.

At 12/24/11 05:40 PM, JaY11 wrote: Once again, it has occurred to me that Beyond Creation's amazing 2011 technical death metal debut seems to be missing from every top metal album of the year list. Unlike the other band I posted, there aren't any genre complications that would exclude them from such a list, and I think it's because this band/album hasn't really had much media coverage at all. Okay I'll stop with the band plugs now.

hmm...
didnt hear of them until just now
i might have to check them out :D
woo im finding new bands because of this already
this is awesome O:

Merry Christmas you homos.

Merry Heavy Metal Christmas for everyone \m/

Hey everyone, I've been kind of getting into metal lately and I've been stalking this thread for some good reccomendations. I have a list of some metal bands I listen to, but most of them, if not all of them are mainstream, and I was kinda hoping I could find some underground bands that fit my style.

System of a Down
RATM
Evans Blue
Megadeath
Anthrax
A7X
Strapping Young Lad
Testament
Lamb of God
Smashing Pumpkins

Naglfar decided to work on a new album Naglfar-Pale Horse (Offical Album Track)

Metal Xmas people. I've had a decent showing so far, so just thought I'd post to say I've had Garage Inc by Metallica and on a more rock bent, I've also had Roll the Bones, by Rush. Still, Neil Peart is a more gifted drummer than Lars :P

At 12/25/11 06:14 AM, Coop wrote: Still, Neil Peart is a more gifted drummer than Lars :P

Wich isn't exactly an achievement. :P

But seriously, Lars is the right drummer for Metallica. It's not about how "awesome" someone is at something, it's what you make of the talent that you have. And in that aspect Lars has done everything right. ;)

At 12/25/11 08:50 AM, Haggard wrote:

At 12/25/11 06:14 AM, Coop wrote: Still, Neil Peart is a more gifted drummer than Lars :P

Wich isn't exactly an achievement. :P

But seriously, Lars is the right drummer for Metallica. It's not about how "awesome" someone is at something, it's what you make of the talent that you have. And in that aspect Lars has done everything right. ;)

Lars had his good moments, but everything went downhill from Justice IMO.