The Exploration of Metal and Progressive Rock
May 16, 2010 at 9:23 AM Post #91 of 660
Deep Funk, do you have a vinyl set-up?
 
May 16, 2010 at 3:58 PM Post #93 of 660
Possible that I'm forgetting my own words here, but I don't think I mentioned either band. I do like Kyuss (and would suggest that 'Blues for the Red Sun' is the go-to album in their catalogue), and I KNOW I couldn't have brought up Nirvana; I was never really a fan, although I liked a lot of the cracked-out stuff on Incesticide, FWIW.
 
Just to throw an odd-ball deep into left field... if you really found yourself digging Piper at the Gates of Dawn, you might want to look into a psych-folk band called Forest. Their S/T debut (1969, reissued on Radioactive Records) has some really fantastic stuff, front to back. [EDIT] Incidentally, they were on the same label as Pink Floyd at that time, too.
 
[FURTHER EDIT] Protest the Hero most definitely deserves being elevated beyond standard Metal-Core. Highly recommended on my part as well, both Kezia and Fortress (less screaming on the former) and for the love of god, avoid their debut at all costs. Please.
 
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GlendaleViper, regarding Kyuss I will purchase 'Welcome To Sky Valley' in time and the related music that came after Kyuss split up. I am still not sure about Nirvana though.

 
May 16, 2010 at 4:08 PM Post #94 of 660
@Deep Funk
Waltari can sure sound heavy. As I mentioned earlier, they've got Thrash in it, which is widely considered as the more extreme spectrum of Metal. I can also throw in the occasional brutal death metal in the description of Release Date, so do give it a shot (=
 
May 16, 2010 at 6:09 PM Post #95 of 660
GlendaleViper, 'Blues For The Red Sun' is already in my possession and one of my favourite albums. Forest in 1969, thanks for mentioning them. (Check post 62:wink:)
 
Sfoxy, regarding Waltari I need to know for sure if it sounds heavy and intense and not Pop. I once considered Kontrust but immediately checked out the Guano Apes to end up with Triggerfinger which I find awesome, more than Kontrust and the Guano Apes. For some reason I do not like it if something sounds to 'hybrid' unless it really is good and only P.O.D. came close from what I listened to. If it is too much like Nu-Metal I am not interested. May I refer to 'Rock Box' but Metal regarding sound and the influences you mentioned. I am sorry if I am giving you a hard time, I am just very picky.
 
May 16, 2010 at 6:31 PM Post #96 of 660
Now I'm not all too familiar with Nu Metal, but I believe that movement is (okay, stereotypically) associated with turntables and started in the 90s. Waltari has been around since 1986, so I don't think so.
 
Why don't you check this song out on Youtube to help make up your mind before making any purchases?
 
May 16, 2010 at 6:49 PM Post #97 of 660
7 string guitars tend to be more of a nu-metal stereotype than turntables
 
May 16, 2010 at 7:09 PM Post #98 of 660
Sfoxy, I just checked out 'Get Stamped' and I am now listening to 'Spokebone'. It sounds good but it is not what I am looking for at the moment. Some refer to this as Industrial, is that correct? (Besides that I did not like the rhythm section. System Of A Down has some great drumming for instance, the beats/drumming  on the tracks did little for me. Blame it on Youtube, blame it on my preferences I will skip this album for now.)
 
Anyway thanks for the tip, first I have to get a taste for the 'old' music. 
 
May 16, 2010 at 7:48 PM Post #99 of 660
No worries. Each to their own but be sure to get around to check out the more atmospheric side of Metal.
 
I'd think Spokebone is a mixture between Industrial (or maybe even Electro) and Folk and Metal. imo, normally Industrial is to do more with synths, but it is a rather loose term and for the average metal listener, we don't go that deep into those realms. Those beats definitely remind me of KMFDM as well, which some classify them as Industrial Dance...
 
May 17, 2010 at 12:24 PM Post #100 of 660
Hmm... is it perhaps a good time to recommend Battles? I'd consider them progressive... but not "rock", by traditional standards. Worth looking into, anyway. Their album Mirrored was tied with Baroness' Red album for my favourite release of 2007.
 

 
[EDIT] If we start getting into atmospheric Metal, Isis will inevitably be name dropped, but I want to jump in ahead of the crowd and recommend Om, which is a spectacular two-piece that doesn't seem to get the love they deserve. Earth is always a good option, too.
 
May 17, 2010 at 2:29 PM Post #101 of 660
I actually haven't really managed to get into the Post Metal sound, but Om is good (God is good lol). Just ripped the latest Earth into my ipod, so I'll be checking them out v soon.
 
By Atmospheric I was thinking along the lines of Alcest, Darkspace, Sun Of The Blind or even Mithras.
 
Whenever I listen to Sun Of The Blind, I feel like I'm on drugs lol
 
May 17, 2010 at 3:03 PM Post #102 of 660
In memory of his passing, I should add that Ronnie James Dio's "Holy Diver" is a terrific record.
 
May 17, 2010 at 3:29 PM Post #104 of 660
Indeed we have.  Dio died yesterday of stomach cancer at age 67.  He was a real original character.
 
May 17, 2010 at 4:06 PM Post #105 of 660
I read about Dio on the thread dedicated to his passing. I do not know how big his influence was but it sure was big in the Metal-scene from what I have read. Is his influence of importance for my 'exploration'.
 
Anyway, Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' and Pink Floyd's 'Animals' are in. 
 

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