Metal Thread VII: The Mosh Pit Don't Start 'Til We Walk In

[Comrade]

On a completely unrelated note, I've spent pretty much the entirety of today listening to Brodequin.

ALL THE BRODEQUIN.

((couldn't find Methods of Execution in full on youtube :<))

[Feytalist]

So it seems Leaves' Eyes are releasing a new album soonish. I'm certainly getting it, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

...come on. You guys know you love it.

[Killer Angel]

On a completely unrelated note, I've spent pretty much the entirety of today listening to Brodequin.

My monthly addiction is Kreator.

[Marillion]

So how 'bout that new Ayreon album? Featuring the likes of Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, Marco Hietala of Nightwish, Rick Wakeman of Yes, and Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, it looks to be a heck of a thing!

[DJ Yung Crunk]

So how 'bout that new Ayreon album? Featuring the likes of Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, Marco Hietala of Nightwish, Rick Wakeman of Yes, and Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, it looks to be a heck of a thing!

Is that still going on? Sheesh, nostalgia.

[Feytalist]

Rick Wakeman of Yes

Well colour me interested.

Although I'd much rather have a new Yes album, to be honest.

[Amidus Drexel]

So how 'bout that new Ayreon album? Featuring the likes of Tommy Karevik of Kamelot, Marco Hietala of Nightwish, Rick Wakeman of Yes, and Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater, it looks to be a heck of a thing!

Hrm... Not bad. I like the synth stuff (but with those two keyboardists in the band, who wouldn't?), but it's not terribly impressive, either in the actual technical bits of the work or in the composition itself. *shrug* I might change my mind after hearing the full album.

Well colour me interested.

Although I'd much rather have a new Yes album, to be honest.

Eh, as much as I like Yes, their newer stuff isn't all that great, and I don't have much hope for a new Yes album.

[DJ Yung Crunk]

So, I'm opening a metal themed sandwich stand and I'm going to be naming the sandwiches after metal genres. I need your help, guys. Here's what I got so far.

The Heavy Metal is your standard BLT. That one's pretty easy

For The Death Metal I'm thinking of a spicy grilled cheese

The Black Metal is going to be smokey. Mozzarella and prosciutto are two things that spring to mind immediately but that's kind of a work in progress.

The Doom Metal is going to be vegetarian. But as for what kind of vegetarian I was kind of drawing a blank.

The Progressive Metal will be the most expensive thing on the menu and feature the most ingredients.

The Power Metal will be pretty light and easy. I'm thinking just a cheeseburger.

And that's really all I got so far. If you guys can think of something for other genres or sandwiches that better represent the ones I got let me know.

[Marillion]

For an extra 50 cents, you can Blacken up any of the other sandwiches!

Doom could be an eggplant sandwich. With bell peppers, ideally roasted red.

[WhamBamSam]

The Death Metal should really be "bloodier." Maybe some sort of pulled pork with BBQ sauce or something. Make the spicy grilled cheese the Thrash Metal, possibly with an unlimited grilled cheese option called "Thrash 'til Death."

A "Melodeath" sandwich which is basically a Death Metal with less bite might not be a bad idea.

Have a few exotic side options for folk elements that people can incorporate.

And naturally, requesting a "Metalcore" or "Nu Metal" gets you a knuckle sandwich.

[DJ Yung Crunk]

For an extra 50 cents, you can Blacken up any of the other sandwiches!

Doom could be an eggplant sandwich. With bell peppers, ideally roasted red.

The Death Metal should really be "bloodier." Maybe some sort of pulled pork with BBQ sauce or something. Make the spicy grilled cheese the Thrash Metal, possibly with an unlimited grilled cheese option called "Thrash 'til Death."

A "Melodeath" sandwich which is basically a Death Metal with less bite might not be a bad idea.

Have a few exotic side options for folk elements that people can incorporate.

These are all terrific ideas and I'm going to use them.

And naturally, requesting a "Metalcore" or "Nu Metal" gets you a knuckle sandwich.

I actually like both of those genres. But, in any case, there probably won't be a Nu Metal anyway. I think it just goes under the whole Alternative Metal thingamajig.

[WhamBamSam]

I actually like both of those genres. But, in any case, there probably won't be a Nu Metal anyway. I think it just goes under the whole Alternative Metal thingamajig.

Blue for at least partial sarcasm. Dio knows I've got a few guilty pleasure bands that fall under those umbrellas.

[grimbold]

AllIHaveIsCrunk you are my new hero
can you tell me where your stand will be located? I will do anything to visit it...

[DJ Yung Crunk]

AllIHaveIsCrunk you are my new hero
can you tell me where your stand will be located? I will do anything to visit it...

Oh, no. I was speaking hypothetically. Anybody knows I don't have the face to rustle up investors. Sorry to disappoint.

Just wanted to make a cute conversation about metal sandwiches is all. Sorry to mislead.

[Killer Angel]

Oh, no. I was speaking hypothetically..

Don't waste a so good idea!

[Feytalist]

The Doom Metal is going to be vegetarian.

I found this uncommonly hilarious. I have no idea why.


Oh, and of course, The Viking Metal should be smoked salmon or something. Cold-smoked, of course.

Eh, as much as I like Yes, their newer stuff isn't all that great, and I don't have much hope for a new Yes album.

Ayup. Everything after The Ladder has just been a let-down. But, well, I keep holding out for another Relayer or something. A guy can dream.

[DJ Yung Crunk]

Oh, and of course, The Viking Metal should be smoked salmon or something. Cold-smoked, of course.

I don't imagine I'd be getting that specific but if you'd like to take a crack at it you're welcome to.

[Nameless]

So, I'm opening a metal themed sandwich stand and I'm going to be naming the sandwiches after metal genres. I need your help, guys. Here's what I got so far.

The Heavy Metal is your standard BLT. That one's pretty easy

For The Death Metal I'm thinking of a spicy grilled cheese

The Black Metal is going to be smokey. Mozzarella and prosciutto are two things that spring to mind immediately but that's kind of a work in progress.

The Doom Metal is going to be vegetarian. But as for what kind of vegetarian I was kind of drawing a blank.

The Progressive Metal will be the most expensive thing on the menu and feature the most ingredients.

The Power Metal will be pretty light and easy. I'm thinking just a cheeseburger.

And that's really all I got so far. If you guys can think of something for other genres or sandwiches that better represent the ones I got let me know.

This sounds beautiful.

Though I'm not sure about Doom Metal being a veggie option... Veggie options should be like, Alternative Metal and Nu Metal or something. Loads of pseudo-hippies and activists were part of that scene.

Maybe Gothic Metal. There's loads of vegetarian Goths for some reason.

Because stereotypes.

[Amidus Drexel]

Re: Doom sandwich - It should be heavy, but fairly straightforward. Perhaps just a full steak stuck between two slices of bread.

Ayup. Everything after The Ladder has just been a let-down. But, well, I keep holding out for another Relayer or something. A guy can dream.

Hrm... I think the last one I really liked was 90125, but I probably missed an album or two in there...

Not common to find someone who really likes Relayer - a lot of people don't just because Wakeman isn't on it. I think it's easily my favorite, though.

[Feytalist]

Re: Doom sandwich - It should be heavy, but fairly straightforward. Perhaps just a full steak stuck between two slices of bread.

I'd eat that.

Hrm... I think the last one I really liked was 90125, but I probably missed an album or two in there...

Not common to find someone who really likes Relayer - a lot of people don't just because Wakeman isn't on it. I think it's easily my favorite, though.

Heh. Relayer was good, yeah. Couple of real classics on there, and some really original stuff, which I enjoyed. Also, I absolutely love The Ladder.



Something I just realised: I'd really like to see a new Symphony X album. I sometimes forget how awesomely good they can be.

[grimbold]

Oh, and of course, The Viking Metal should be smoked salmon or something. Cold-smoked, of course.

i was actually going to vote that viking metal be a moose sandwhich... i had one when i was in norway and it was most viking thing ever...

also the doom metal sandwich as a simple but heavy thing is brilliant but there should be some weird frills like...saffron to spice it up a la pallbearer

[Nameless]

i was actually going to vote that viking metal be a moose sandwhich... i had one when i was in norway and it was most viking thing ever...

also the doom metal sandwich as a simple but heavy thing is brilliant but there should be some weird frills like...saffron to spice it up a la pallbearer

It should also be served with a complimentary dungeon.

[grimbold]

It should also be served with a complimentary dungeon.

but of course
served BY muscular oiled up men no less

[Feytalist]

It should also be served with a complimentary dungeon.

but of course
served BY muscular oiled up men no less

Wait are we still talking about doom or Viking? Because lolwut


In other news, Sig:Ar:Tyr is still excellent.

[Nameless]

but of course
served BY muscular oiled up men no less

Wait are we still talking about doom or Viking? Because lolwut

To be fair, I think we're just talking about the ManOWaR burger.

[Chambers]

This is the Metal Thread, right?

::checks thread title::

Okay, I've got a question. I like Megadeth. Also like Pantera and old Metallica. I don't care for Death/Black/Power, etc. I prefer Thrash, so I stick mostly with Megadeth when I'm in a Metal mood.

I've heard some songs on the radio recently from a band called Avenged Sevenfold. I've heard the name for years but never paid attention to it but some of the songs I've heard lately I'm getting a real Thrash vibe from parts of them. The two or three songs I've heard so far are pretty okay.

Question: In the vast knowledge of the esteemed regulars of the Metal Thread, do you think Avenged Sevenfold is a good Thrash metal band? If you were to recommend a CD to buy given my preferences stated above which one would it be?

Disclosure: The last two CD's I've bought were Bjork Volta and Funeral For a Friend Hours (though not necessarily bought the year they were released). I've always been a Bjork fan but the FFaF album was a stretch for me and I was pleasantly surprised, so I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised again, possibly with a new Avenged Sevenfold CD.

[ex cathedra]

i'm not particularly fond of thrash metal in general or avenged sevenfold specifically, but for what it's worth i've never heard anyone call them a thrash band and i've only heard a lot of conflicting opinions on whether they're "even metal in the first place."

does it really matter either way, though? if you think you might like them then i'd suggest that you just listen to them. what people here (or anywhere) think of them seems unimportant. if you're hesitant to buy an album without hearing much of the band first, youtube some of their songs and pick up the album if you like it and want to hear it in higher quality.

i mention most of this because, if i recall correctly, they're one of those bands that incite a lot of elitism among certain sects of metal fans because of their association with hardcore/metalcore/nu-metal/"radio-friendly metal"/idk, whatever the **** you want to call it. personally, i find a7x to be boring and not unlike post-black-album metallica, but what i'm really trying to reinforce here is that my opinion is irrelevant

[Amidus Drexel]

So, I've recently found a few psych/doom/stoner metal stuff I figured I'd share with you guys.

Beneath the Crown - SubRosa
Papertiger - Suma
Stoner Kebab - Superdoom
(and a slightly older favorite): Seer - Witch

This is the Metal Thread, right?

::checks thread title::

Okay, I've got a question. I like Megadeth. Also like Pantera and old Metallica. I don't care for Death/Black/Power, etc. I prefer Thrash, so I stick mostly with Megadeth when I'm in a Metal mood.

Yeah, ignore the OP (unless you're looking for the older Metal threads), Moff messed with it a while back.

Good man. Have you ever listened to The Sword? I feel like you'd enjoy some of their earlier stuff.

I've heard some songs on the radio recently from a band called Avenged Sevenfold. I've heard the name for years but never paid attention to it but some of the songs I've heard lately I'm getting a real Thrash vibe from parts of them. The two or three songs I've heard so far are pretty okay.

Question: In the vast knowledge of the esteemed regulars of the Metal Thread, do you think Avenged Sevenfold is a good Thrash metal band? If you were to recommend a CD to buy given my preferences stated above which one would it be?

Avenged Sevenfold... from what I've heard, isn't really much of a thrash band. They might have a few thrashy songs, but that's not really representative of what I've heard of their music. I'm not all that familiar with their albums, but I'm sure there's someone else here that is.

[ex cathedra]

So, I've recently found a few psych/doom/stoner metal stuff I figured I'd share with you guys.

Beneath the Crown - SubRosa
Papertiger - Suma
Stoner Kebab - Superdoom
(and a slightly older favorite): Seer - Witch

i ran into Seer a year or so ago and really enjoyed Witch and one or two other songs, but was kinda unimpressed with the album as a whole. i was disappointed, but to be fair i can probably count the amount of consistently good doom/stoner metal albums i've heard on one hand. i'm not sure why that is.

i haven't listened to much doom lately but that suma track sounds really solid. on the topic of doom, i don't recall if i ever got a chance to share Huata's Lords of the Flame here.

[DJ Yung Crunk]

So I'm listening to the new Defeated Sanity and... wow... it's surprisingly funky. That bass, man. It's an uptempo version of what you'd hear in a lot of period disco songs.

Maybe that's just me.