Alka's Metal Bands (cause no one else is talking 'bout them.)
A comprehensive guide to the best Hardcore, Death Metal, Heavy Metal and general kick ass bands to get amped to today. Why, because I have to.
New Fav
Dimmu Borgir. 'Death Cult Armaggedon'
This band kicks some serious ass. Before Metallica 'got the idea' to play with a symphony this melodic black metal band from Norway has been laying down powerful, epic, black metal. On 'Death Cult Armaggedon' they made the album with the Prague philharmonic, making for an unbelievably varied and powerful sound that is truly original.
****1/2 out of *****
Old Classic
Slayer. 'Reign in Blood'
The most influential metal band of all time with their best album ever. Going for that first ever double back flip, pop in this CD you'll be so amped you'll stick that shit before you even know what happened.
***** out of *****
Straight Metal
Shadows Fall. 'The Art of Balance'
A powerful band with siick riffs and a singer with good variations in voice style. From a good hardcore hollar to melodic singing the lead singer presents quality lyrics that don't fall under the typical death, dying, and pain umbrella that much metal falls under. Lyrics of hanging with the boys, zen buddhist like creations and politically motivated songs all go along with the angry yet moderated style of Shadows Fall.
**** out of *****
Hardcore Hollah
Warzone. 'The Sound of Revolution'
Screaming of New York Hardcore, you can hear the NY streets from the depths of the infamous and late lead singer Raybeez' voice. Now those who say punk and hardcore is for degenerates and losers, must listen to the lyrics of Raybeez. In the hardcore/punk scene this guy is a god and represents all that is good in street music. Fighting for the common laborer, standing next to your brothers, and the being a straight forward man with an emphasis on dedication, honesty, and family. And Raybeez isn't afraid to scream about his frustrations in his unmistakable voice in front of a fast guitar and a hard snare.
**** out of *****
More still to come.....
Re: Alka's Metal Bands (cause no one else is talking 'bout them.)
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A comprehensive guide to the best Hardcore, Death Metal, Heavy Metal and general kick ass bands to get amped to today. Why, because I have to.
New Fav
Dimmu Borgir. 'Death Cult Armaggedon'
...this melodic death metal band from Norway has been laying down powerful, epic, death metal. .... ****1/2 out of *****
well actually, as i understand it (i am not an afficianado but my buddy is a death metal bassist) dimmu borgir is "black metal" rather than "death metal."
the lyrics of black metal (the more popular of the two) focus on the external locus of control, i.e. the devil made me do it.
death metal focuses on the internal locus of control -- i.e the evil within all of us humans -- serial killer stuff. in my mind, scarier.
cannibal corpse is the best death metal out there - at least as a live act. i have seen them live and it was intense. (plus they have song titles like "i cum blood").
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well actually, as i understand it (i am not an afficianado but my buddy is a death metal bassist) dimmu borgir is "black metal" rather than "death metal."
the lyrics of black metal (the more popular of the two) focus on the external locus of control, i.e. the devil made me do it.
death metal focuses on the internal locus of control -- i.e the evil within all of us humans -- serial killer stuff. in my mind, scarier.
cannibal corpse is the best death metal out there - at least as a live act. i have seen them live and it was intense. (plus they have song titles like "i cum blood").
Damn Britney, you sure does know your metal.
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Hardcore Hollah
Warzone. 'The Sound of Revolution'
Screaming of New York Hardcore, you can hear the NY streets from the depths of the infamous and late lead singer Raybeez' voice. Now those who say punk and hardcore is for degenerates and losers, must listen to the lyrics of Raybeez. In the hardcore/punk scene this guy is a god and represents all that is good in street music. Fighting for the common laborer, standing next to your brothers, and the being a straight forward man with an emphasis on dedication, honesty, and family. And Raybeez isn't afraid to scream about his frustrations in his unmistakable voice in front of a fast guitar and a hard snare.
I saw these guys play at CBGB's back in the day with No Redeeming Social Value and Shutdown.
the town I grew up in was littered with NYC hardcore wannabe's and posi-youthcrews (i.e. Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, etc.)
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I saw these guys play at CBGB's back in the day with No Redeeming Social Value and Shutdown.
the town I grew up in was littered with NYC hardcore wannabe's and posi-youthcrews (i.e. Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, etc.)
HOLY SHIT, SHUTDOWN! Easily one of my favorite hardcore bands of all time. Almost no one I know has ever heard of them. I'd give my left nut to see Warzone and Shutdown play together. Lets see, I was 13 when Raybeez died :(
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Damn Britney, you sure does know your metal.
Yeah. Anyone else slightly scared? :(
