Nu-Rock band does a U-turn from it’s religionist roots!

[Az]

"Hi, guys, we're Metallica. You may remember us from such songs as 'Master of Puppets,' 'One,' 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' and 'Turn the Page,' just to name a few. I know we've been one of the best and longest-standing metal bands, but with this album, we really thought it was time to appeal to the nu-metal crowd, and thus experimenting with a style that does not fit us in the least. We really should have the crap beaten out of us for making such a bad album."

I think you're too harsh. I didn't love the album, but they deserve points for audacity.

[Drogue]

Actually, I think some of St Anger works live. Musically it's pretty crap, but Frantic get's crouds, even ones who don't like St Anger, going. Wouldn't listen to the album though.

[Az]

I have "My Immortal" as the ringtone on my cellphone.

[Drogue]

Originally posted by Azazel
I have "My Immortal" as the ringtone on my cellphone.

There is no helping some people...

[self biased]

Originally posted by Drogue
Actually, I think some of St Anger works live. Musically it's pretty crap, but Frantic get's crouds, even ones who don't like St Anger, going. Wouldn't listen to the album though.

i have to agree with you. "unnammed feeling" isn't too terrible either. there's evidence of actual songwriting somewhere in there.

[BustaMike]

Let's see... bands named in this thread so far:

Evanescence - suck
Lacuna Coil - suck (mostly due to that guy in the band that thinks he's a happy vampire)
Linkin Park - not quite suck but close (they basically wrote one song and made it 30)
Creed - suck
POD - suck
Metallica - suck (but didn't used to, pre Black album they rocked), also IIRC St. Anger is more Bob Rock's fault then Metallica's.

This hasn't been too good of a thread so far. And has anyone else noticed that when someone insults Asher he starts talking about his penis?

[rant]Why doesn't anyone hear ever discuss good music? It can be popular and still be good. I'm amazed at how many people like The Mars Volta, though At the Drive-In was better. How come I am the only freakin' Mike Patton fan on the entire site? How can so many people like Linkin Park?[/rant]

[Combat Ingrid]

Opeth

[ixnay]

Originally posted by BustaMike
Let's see... bands named in this thread so far:

Evanescence - suck
Lacuna Coil - suck (mostly due to that guy in the band that thinks he's a happy vampire)
Linkin Park - not quite suck but close (they basically wrote one song and made it 30)
Creed - suck
POD - suck
Metallica - suck (but didn't used to, pre Black album they rocked), also IIRC St. Anger is more Bob Rock's fault then Metallica's.

This hasn't been too good of a thread so far. And has anyone else noticed that when someone insults Asher he starts talking about his penis?

You missed
Five Iron Frenzy - awesome
Relient K - good

[BustaMike]

Originally posted by Combat Ingrid
Opeth

2nd best band EVER That's more like it.

[BustaMike]

Originally posted by ixnay
You missed
Five Iron Frenzy - awesome
Relient K - good

Oops. Actually I haven't heard enough of either of these bands to make a judgement yet.

[Dis]

Originally posted by curtsibling
I know what you mean, Namaste.

I stuck with Megadeth through the 'Risk' era.
Good to see Dave Mustaine may be making a comeback from his injury.

really? I thought the were done for good.

I didn't like risk. But I liked cryptic writings alot.

[Dis]

Originally posted by Potassium
St Anger is the worst cd I've ever heard.

"Hi, guys, we're Metallica. You may remember us from such songs as 'Master of Puppets,' 'One,' 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' and 'Turn the Page,' just to name a few. I know we've been one of the best and longest-standing metal bands, but with this album, we really thought it was time to appeal to the nu-metal crowd, and thus experimenting with a style that does not fit us in the least. We really should have the crap beaten out of us for making such a bad album."

I don't think it sounds like nu-metal at all. The only thing they really sold out on was the lack of guitar solos. As that is the trend now days. But how can you say it is nu metal? It sounds like their old ****- just crappier sound quality .

[Dis]

Originally posted by BustaMike
Let's see... bands named in this thread so far:

Evanescence - suck
Lacuna Coil - suck (mostly due to that guy in the band that thinks he's a happy vampire)
Linkin Park - not quite suck but close (they basically wrote one song and made it 30)
Creed - suck
POD - suck
Metallica - suck (but didn't used to, pre Black album they rocked), also IIRC St. Anger is more Bob Rock's fault then Metallica's.

This hasn't been too good of a thread so far. And has anyone else noticed that when someone insults Asher he starts talking about his penis?

[rant]Why doesn't anyone hear ever discuss good music? It can be popular and still be good. I'm amazed at how many people like The Mars Volta, though At the Drive-In was better. How come I am the only freakin' Mike Patton fan on the entire site? How can so many people like Linkin Park?[/rant]

yeah Mike Patton rules!!

but seriously, what's he doing lately?

[BustaMike]

Originally posted by Dissident
yeah Mike Patton rules!!

but seriously, what's he doing lately?

He's been hanging out with Tomahawk too much. That band is ok, but it's beneath him. Even the Mr. Bungle guys have publicly said they think Tomahawk is beneath him . He did release a new Fantomas album pretty recently I think, but I don't have it yet. IIRC he described it as 60 minutes of surgical ambience. I think it's all one track .

I didn't like risk. But I liked cryptic writings alot.

Yeah, risk was mediocre. Cryptic Writings was good. Their last one though, World Needs a Hero, is as good as any album they've ever released. I love it.

The word is here that Dave is supposed to be coming out with some solo stuff pretty soon.

[Namaste]

mmm...Opeth...

Got their complete discography

Bands to be listed in the "kick ass" category also include Dark Tranquillity, Ulver, Agalloch, Katatonia, Amorphis, Kreator, Edge of Sanity, Devin Townsend, At the Gates, Nevermore, Symphony X, Skyclad (preferably with Martin Walkyier), Anathema, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Death, Samael...

If I haven't succeeded in making myself sound like a complete music snob by now, this will do it. I own every Maudlin of the Well album, and albums by Anglagard and Viikate.

[/blatant showing off]

Lacuna Coil aren't the greatest band in the world, true, but their debut EP was pretty excellent. Their two albums after that were a little dissappointing but Comalies is a damn good album. Saw them live last year too and I thought they were enjoyable. A lot of people hate the male vocals, but I think they fit the music.

If this post had a point, it's gone now.