Toonraider 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Can someone who likes stuff like Def Leppard please explain to me why? Now I know music is a personal thing, but there are limits to my comprehension. My main problems are: Lyrics. I have never heard a decent heavy metal lyric, ever. If you love the written word and all it subtle complexity then you should hate HM. Music. I love guitars. But I also like melody. Screeching away at guitar with the volume turned to 11 does not constitute music in my ears. The look. Jesus wept - it was naff 20 years ago and hasn't changed a bit since. The cliches. This kind of ties in with my other points. Every thing in heavy metal is a cliche. Even the band names ffs - Slayer, Poison, Iron Maiden etc. Is there ever anything original in that genre, ever? Basically you know you've got problems when a spoof documentary like "This is Spinal Tap" may as well be the real thing. Any ideas anyone? 145020[/snapback] well for starters, def Leppard are in no way and have never been heavy metal...more soft rock. Most of their stuff is/was naff...but like i said, i still like some of what they did. Tbf, you've probably only heard their 'hits' like the god awful 'pour some sugar' etc I dislike most heavy metal, as in Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera (sp) To me thats just noise with no melody or harmony. And like you Renton, i cant grasp why people like such music. But if you're including bands like metallica in your 'heavy metal' term, then i would disagree with that, their music has harmony, great guitar and strong lyrics...plus its stood the test of time and they've evolved with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Black Sabbath were good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22059 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Aye well, like I said before, whatever floats your boat. Mind, I would add that anything which encourages fully grown men to wear leggings and makeup is just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46208 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Iron Maiden are fucking shit by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22059 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. 145025[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. 145025[/snapback] Wide of the mark. That's Renton the goth you're thinking of. By the way, FNM are practically the only metal band of recent times I liked. And even then I only went for their earlier stuff. They managed to avoid most of the metal cliches as well as managing to take the piss out of themselves. Quite like a bit of punk and liked a few of the Seattle bands (although come to think of it, Soundgarden were pure metal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22059 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Iron Maiden are fucking shit by the way. 145026[/snapback] That's who I was listening to in the pub when I came to my stunning conclusion. Edited June 5, 2006 by Renton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 22059 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. 145025[/snapback] Wide of the mark. That's Renton the goth you're thinking of. Alex was in Trillians at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. 145025[/snapback] Wide of the mark. That's Renton the goth you're thinking of. Alex was in Trillians at the time. 145030[/snapback] I've been in there once like, Jesus was crying I can tell you. Satan was laughing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Here's another two for your amusement: Skid Row and Mottley Crue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46208 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Alex blatantly exposing himself as an ex-Old Eldon Square (Metaller variety) squatter tbh. 145025[/snapback] Wide of the mark. That's Renton the goth you're thinking of. Alex was in Trillians at the time. 145030[/snapback] I've been in there once like, Jesus was crying I can tell you. Satan was laughing too. 145031[/snapback] I was in there once to watch my old guitar teacher's band play. They were called For God's Sake. Jesus was beside himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46208 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Iron Maiden are fucking shit by the way. 145026[/snapback] That's who I was listening to in the pub when I came to my stunning conclusion. 145029[/snapback] Bring your daughter to the slaughter. Jesus H Metaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Toonraider is seething Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 \nn/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46208 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 \nn/ 145040[/snapback] You RAWK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 \nn/ 145040[/snapback] That signifies the number of the beast I believe. I don't mind old rockers/metallers like. They tend to be canny sound. I can't really take the piss as I've been to see Hawkwind twice (and enjoyed it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Here's another two for your amusement: Skid Row and Mottley Crue 145034[/snapback] Isnt that more along the lines of glam rock, not heavy metal though? Never liked Maiden much, though ive seen them. Bruce Dickinson doesnt/cant sing, he says the words!! Only track of theirs i really liked was wasted years. It seems to be trendy among kids now to like maiden and wear their Tshirts As for Leppard, listening to most of their tracks now does make me cringe alittle My fondness for them now is more associated with the memories i have of that time, the things i did, my mates etc etc. Least Metallica have kept themselves ahead of the game, they have fans of all ages! Edited June 5, 2006 by Toonraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 \O tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46208 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 \O tbh 145044[/snapback] Give us a drum roll, gimpy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Here's another two for your amusement: Skid Row and Mottley Crue 145034[/snapback] Isnt that more along the lines of glam rock, not heavy metal though? Never liked Maiden much, though ive seen them. Bruce Dickinson doesnt/cant sing, he says the words!! Only track of theirs i really liked was wasted years. It seems to be trendy among kids now to like maiden and wear their Tshirts As for Leppard, listening to most of their tracks now does make me cringe alittle My fondness for them now is more associated with the memories i have of that time, the things i did, my mates etc etc. Least Metallica have kept themselves ahead of the game, they have fans of all ages! 145043[/snapback] If you get in Kerrang, you're metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Toonraider is seething 145039[/snapback] Noo for the most part i agree. Have to say the only old bands i still love and can listen to today are Led zep, Floyd, metallica and occasional sabbath or deep purple (though ozzys voice gets to me after awhile)!! Hubby had me downloading some Uriah Heep for him the other day! Now even im too young for that Edited June 5, 2006 by Toonraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 The music i really cant get is Rap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Leazes will be on later to stick up for the Scorpions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 The music i really cant get is Rap 145050[/snapback] I was going to back you up on the metal till you said that. I don't see how people can dismiss an entire genre. All have good and bad sides to them. I don't think there's a genre I could say is entirely shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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