A lot of music lovers here, so I want to see what your absolute favorite bands/artists are and why. Here's my top 5, and why I like them:
1. Led Zeppelin Fav Song: Since I've Been Loving You Love Robert Plant's voice and Jimmy Page's guitar. Can't go wrong with John Bonham on drums (R.I.P). The best band ever, in my opinion. 2. Mos Def Fav Song: Definition Favorite rapper ever. Has an almost organic feel to his rhymes, it comes so naturally and poetic it's scary. He weaves his rhymes and lyrics with an ability I have yet to see in any other artist, rapper or rocker alike. 3. Common (Sense) Fav Song: I Used to Love H.E.R. Maker of the best hip hop song ever continues to deliver. Like Mos Def, his flow comes so natural you cant help but appreciate it. Comes from the heart, not from the wallet. 4. The Doors Fav Song: Riders on the Storm Classic American band, from how they sounded to how they acted. Jim Morrison had an awesome almost creepy and haunting voice. R.I.P Jim. 5. The Eagles Fav Song: Hotel California Sound as good live as anywhere else. Owners of the best selling album ever. Cant get sick of their songs, be it Desperado, Witchy Woman, or of course, Hotel California.
Honorable Mention: Jay-Z, Styles of Beyond, Mr. Lif, Metallica, Depeche Mode, Mr. Lif, Foreigner, Bone Thugs N Harmony
Edit: Forgot some! The Beatles, Rush, Journey, ZZ Top, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., Aerosmith
There's mine, just wanted to see everyones insights on music, and maybe even try out bands or artists that I have not seen before. Always looking for good music.
[ September 27, 2005, 01:20 PM: Message edited by: mystik ]
Posted by ledaemon (Member # 198) on :
1. The Beatles They were the first band I got into as a kid and have never tired of their music. They were so influencial to everything during their time and to musicians that followed. I can't pick just one favorite song.
2. Led Zeppelin When I got older the Mighty Zep was the next band that I just totally immersed myself into. The four musicians complimented each other PERFECTLY in the studio and on stage! Fav Song: Dazed and Confused
3. Rush Rush was the band I gravitated to after I competed my Zeppelin catalog collection. They are all extremely gifted technical musicians and Peart is one of the greatest rock drummers ever. Geddy's vocals are grating on all non fans, but he does deliver the message in Peart's lyrics which is more important than the quality of his singing. Fav song: Free Will
4. Black Sabbath Tony Iommi is the guitarist that influences my own guitar playing the most. I consider Sabbath my "medicine" music. Whenever I'm feeling down in the dumps I put on Vol. IV and crank it. Very theraputic! Fav song: N.I.B.
5. Iron Maiden This is the band I have seen in concert (6 times) more than any other group. I got into Maiden back in high school (around '82) when they were an up and coming band. They had interesting lyrics that were influenced by novels, movies, history, rather than the usual "cock rock schlock" that was typical of most 80's metal bands. The singer Bruce also has a great onstage charisma that works a crowd perfectly! Fav song: The Flight of Icarus
Mystik, I liked all your rockin' bands you picked (Doors, Zep, Eagles) but I'm not a hip hop fan personally.
BTW, look for two Doors albums released without Jim Morrison after he quit the band (and died of course). You will have to search hard in 2nd hand record stores. I own one called "Other Voices" and the other I don't have is "Infinity." Both were released in '72 I think and suck, but are needed for completist collectors! :LOL: I think Ray Manzarek provided the vocals on those two.
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
Those are some good choices above. Here are mine:
1. Beatles - Hands down, the best ever. Enough said.
2. Radiohead - Some people are down on them since "Ok Computer", but I think everything they have done is amazing.
3. The Cure - Extremely influential and passionate. They are an underrated band with a huge and great music catalog.
4. Nirvana - They killed Michael Jackson and hair bands. They started the rock renaissance.
5. Deftones - Alternative metal band with punk attitude.
Somewhere I would like add Nine Inch Nails and a host of other classic bands like Pink Floyd, The Doors, Led Zep, Black Sabbath, and others.
(edit) oops, how did I leave out Tool?
[ September 26, 2005, 11:18 PM: Message edited by: rhbdz17 ]
Posted by Adam X (Member # 2872) on :
1.Alice in Chains: Favorite song: Down in a Hole. Layne had an amazing voice and Cantrell's gutair work is a good as they come. I think if Layne hadn't passed we may have had a new AIC album out but Jerry's solo work is pretty awesome.
2.Pantera: Favorite Song: Cemetery Gates. What can you say about them except pure all-american 100% ass kicking ear splitting head banging metal. Sucks what happened to Dimebag last year.
3.Green Day: Favorite Song: Jesus of Suburbia. This is the band that got me away from being a diehard country fan. Tre's an amazing drummer and Mike/Billie Joe can hold their own as-well.
4.Stone Temple Piolits: Favorite Song: Lady Picture Show. Weiland has an amazing voice and this band really comes through with a great sound be it a slow or fast song. Hope there's another album after VR is finished/taking a break.
5.Foo Fighters: Favorite Song: Monkey Wrench. Dave Grohl is a mastermind, he's in or was in two of my favorite bands(Foo's and QotSA)plus was a part of the biggest band in the 90's. Taylor can go on drums and Chris and Nate are solid as-well.
Honorable mentions:
Mad Season Faith No More C.O.C Black Label Society CKY QotSA Reel Big Fish Slunt Cold Prong Clutch Primus Filter The Distillers
Posted by Hal (Member # 3484) on :
Hey Adam X,
Cool to see somebody is into COC (you do mean "Corrosion of Conformity"?) and Prong. I love their stuff, especially Prong`s first album.
Ever listened to "Blast" (the SST band)? If not, check out their album "Power of Expression", its a bit like COC --- only better (in my opinion). Great stuff!
-Hal-
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
Prong? - what a blast from the past.
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: Prong? - what a blast from the past.
Blast from the past indeed. I remember when an old drummer of mine used to parade around during the early 1990s wearing one of their Beg To Differ t-shirts and would frequently quote lyrics from that album in public places at inopportune moments and high decibel levels. As for the topic at hand, I sincerely doubt that I'd be able to come up with an accurate list of my top 5 favorite artists because there've just been way too many over the years who'd all have equal claim to those positions. The only constant in the #1 spot on any incarnation of my list would be The Beatles though, that much I know.
Calico Jack
Posted by ledaemon (Member # 198) on :
I recall having an old Prong t-shirt back in the early 90's. Funny though I never owned one of their albums. Only song I can even remember was something along the lines, "SNAP YER FINGERS SNAP YER NECK!!!!!"
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by ledaemon: Only song I can even remember was something along the lines, "SNAP YER FINGERS SNAP YER NECK!!!!!"
LOL Paul, that was one of the lyrics that he quoted the most often! That particular track ("Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck") was off their 1994 Cleansing album though as I recall. He still uses that one on occasion... hehe
Calico Jack
Posted by footspy (Member # 2112) on :
1.Metallica 2.Megadeth 3.Iron Maiden 4.Slayer 5.Aerosmith
Posted by Adam X (Member # 2872) on :
quote:Originally posted by Hal: Hey Adam X,
Cool to see somebody is into COC (you do mean "Corrosion of Conformity"?) and Prong. I love their stuff, especially Prong`s first album.
Ever listened to "Blast" (the SST band)? If not, check out their album "Power of Expression", its a bit like COC --- only better (in my opinion). Great stuff!
-Hal-
Yes I did mean that C.O.C, I'd also add Megadeth,Motorhead and APC to the honorable mentions.
Posted by DJ (Member # 1698) on :
I am kind of like CJ (except I don't dress in drag!) I have so many bands that I listen to and love, picking a top 5 is almost impossible.
I will list the top 5 bands that I think are my favorites, either because of their live shows, or their personal influence on me growing up:
1) ZZ Top- I grew up lving next door to Billy Gibbon's and they have been friend's of mine all my life. I am a metalhead, but I love their music and think they are one of the best band's of all time! Meeting up with them on 10/18 for a show in Hollywood, Fl. and a little gambling at the Hard Rock Casino there.
2) The Misfit's- Again they are good friends, except for Glenn, and I think that without their music (and several other bands of that era/genre), that band's like Metallica and other early 80's metal bands would not be as good as they are without this music as an influence.
3) Suicidal Tendencie's- One of my all time favorite live bands!! Probably the best live band ever during the 80's and early 90's, if you are into that type of music.
4) Pantera- I like them, their music, and Dimebag was one of my drinking buddy's for almost 20 years. What a tragic ending to a wonderful person's life who always put his friend's first!
5) Metallica- Love their music and their live shows (except in the round).
Posted by daemoness (Member # 1980) on :
Suicidal maniaaac!
in no particular order
1 mercyful fate 2 faith no more 3 slayer 4 carnivore 5 acid bath (this one changes to something else sometimes)
Posted by Mona (Member # 8351) on :
Lacuna Coil hawthorne heights orgy evanescence apc
Posted by Adam X (Member # 2872) on :
Glad to see another admirer of Miss. Lee, Scabbia is amazing too.
I liked Orgy's new single but haven't heard anything else from the album yet.
Posted by face_pedestal (Member # 3194) on :
quote:Originally posted by daemoness: Suicidal maniaaac!
in no particular order
1 mercyful fate
Great band! LONG LIVE THE KING!!
Posted by face_pedestal (Member # 3194) on :
This is a hard one. There are so many bands I've enjoyed over the years. I gues I would have to break it down into 5 all time favorite bands, and 5 current favorite bands.
TOP 5 ALL TIME FAVORITES: Iron Maiden Venom Merciful Fate Immortal Cradle of Filth (everything except Nymphetamine)
TOP 5 CURRENT FAVORITES: Massemord Frostmoon Eclipse Catamenia Anorexia Nervosa Rotting Christ
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
I think it's really cool that there are so many Iron Maiden fans out here at Wu's. I myself was fanatical about Maiden back in the '80s and got totally caught up in the whole scene of collecting all of their albums, singles, picture discs, imports, etc, all on vinyl of course. hehe I also attribute the fact that I'm a musician today to the strong influence that Dave Murray's guitar playing had on me. He was the catalyst that prompted me to take the plunge and plunk down a nice chunk of change for a Fender Strat back in the day, and I've never looked back. I guess I'm just writing this because I'm pleased as punch not only to see so many Maiden fans still out and about after 29 years of the band's existence, but to see a bunch of them right here on Wu's Feet Links of all places. It warms the heart, ya know. Up the irons!
Calico Jack
Posted by ledaemon (Member # 198) on :
Amen brother Jack. I got into them when Maiden's #otB album came out in '82 or so. I was scared of them at first when I first saw the album cover because I was raised like veal at that time and was still going to Sunday School weekly. Shortly after that though things turned around when I began to think for myself and I never turned back!
I'm more into Smith's guitar work than Davey's though. Listen to some of the shit he does on Bruce's solo stuff with Roy Z. It friggen blows his stuff with Maiden out of the water!
Posted by You (Member # 2107) on :
Nirvana Rage Against the Machine Tindersicks Led Zepellin Elliot Smith Interpol Metallica The Distillers The Datsuns The Strokes The Doors The Beatles
bahh i even have more
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by ledaemon: I got into them when Maiden's #otB album came out in '82 or so. I was scared of them at first when I first saw the album cover because I was raised like veal at that time and was still going to Sunday School weekly.
LOL, that album cover was one of the things that appealed to me the most about them because it made me feel right at home considering what was going on in my life at the time. Incidentally it's been going on ever since. hehe
quote:Originally posted by ledaemon: Listen to some of the shit he does on Bruce's solo stuff with Roy Z. It friggen blows his stuff with Maiden out of the water!
Yeah, I've heard some of the stuff that Adrian & Roy did on Accident of Birth and The Chemical Wedding and I'll concur that there's some excellent playing there. I think Adrian was a great player in Maiden as well, though admittedly I generally found Dave's solos to be more memorable and always found them to have the more interesting tone.
Calico Jack
Posted by mystik (Member # 1420) on :
Lol Wus is mostly a bunch of Rock freaks. Im not particularly into metal myself, Metallica is as metal as I get, but its good to know that we all have a lot in common.
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
quote:Originally posted by daemoness: Suicidal maniaaac!
in no particular order
1 mercyful fate 2 faith no more 3 slayer 4 carnivore 5 acid bath (this one changes to something else sometimes)
I can't tell you how many times I saw Carnivore at La'Mours in Brooklyn.
This little Top 40 ditty comes to mind:
Drool dripping out my tongue hanging south saliva flowing free My eyes full of lust my balls gonna bust give yourself to me Thirst I can’t quench c’mere you wench there’s something that I need
Carnivore I’m a meat eater Carnivore I’d like to meet ya Carnivore I know I’ll reach ya
The hunger I feel makes you a meal oh girl you sure taste sweet By my hair pull me there guide me to your treat Spread your legs I’ll seed your eggs oh, feel me deep
Chorus
Lick me she begged she pulled down my head I love to eat pussy A taste so fine like sweet april wine I won’t trade for any money Did you cum I eat and run I live for sodomy
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
quote:Originally posted by DJ: I am kind of like CJ (except I don't dress in drag!) I have so many bands that I listen to and love, picking a top 5 is almost impossible.
I will list the top 5 bands that I think are my favorites, either because of their live shows, or their personal influence on me growing up:
3) Suicidal Tendencie's- One of my all time favorite live bands!! Probably the best live band ever during the 80's and early 90's, if you are into that type of music.
Great ST song:
Sometimes I try to do things and it just doesn't work out the way I wanted to. I get real frustrated and I try hard to do it and I take my time and it doesn't work out the way I wanted to. It's like I concentrate real hard and it doesn't work out Everything I do and everything I try never turns out It's like I need time to figure these things out But there's always someone there going
Hey Mike: You know we've been noticing you've been having a lot of problems lately.You know, maybe you should get away and maybe you should talk about it, maybe you'll feel a lot better
And I go: No it's okay, you know I'll figure it out, just leave me alone I'll figure it out. You know I'll just work by myself.
And they go: Well you know if you want to talk about it I'll be here you know and you'll probably feel a lot better if you talk about it.
And I go: No I don't want to I'm okay, I'll figure it out myself and they just keep bugging me and they just keep bugging me and it builds up inside and it builds up inside.
So you're gonna be institutionalized You'll come out brainwashed with bloodshot eyes You won't have any say They'll brainwash you until you see their way.
I'm not crazy - institutionalized You're the one who's crazy - institutionalized You're driving me crazy - institutionalized
They stuck me in an institution Said it was the only solution to give me the needed professional help to protect me from the enemy, myself
I was in my room and I was just like staring at the wall thinking about everything but then again I was thinking about nothing And then my mom came in and I didn't even know she was there she called my name and I didn't even hear it, and then she started screaming MIKE! MIKE! And I go: What, what's the matter And she goes: What's the matter with you? I go: There's nothing-wrong mom. And she goes: Don't tell me that, you're on drugs! And I go: No mom I'm not on drugs I'm okay, I was just thinking you know, why don't you get me a pepsi. And she goes: NO you're on drugs! I go: Mom I'm okay, I'm just thinking. She goes: No you're not thinking, you're on drugs! Normal people don't act that way! I go: Mom just give me a Pepsi please All I want is a Pepsi, and she wouldn't give it to me All I wanted was a Pepsi, just one Pepsi, and she wouldn't give it to me. Just a Pepsi.
They give you a white shirt with long sleeves Tied around you're back, you're treated like thieves Drug you up because they're lazy It's too much work to help a crazy
I'm not crazy - institutionalized You're the one who's crazy - institutionalized You're driving me crazy - institutionalized
They stuck me in an institution Said it was the only solution To give me the needed professional help To protect me from the enemy, myself
I was sitting in my room and my mom and my dad came in and they pulled up achair and they sat down, they go: Mike, we need to talk to you And I go: Okay what's the matter They go: Me and your mom have been noticing lately that you've been having a lot of problems, you've been going off for no reason and we're afraid you're gonna hurt somebody, we're afraid you're gonna hurt yourself. So we decided that it would be in your interest if we put you somewhere where you could get the help that you need. And I go: Wait, what do you mean, what are you talking about, we decided!? My best interest?! How can you know what's my best interest is? How can you say what my best interest is? What are you trying to say, I'm crazy? When I went to your schools, I went to your churches, I went to your institutional learning facilities?! So how can you say I'm crazy.
They say they're gonna fix my brain Alleviate my suffering and my pain But by the time they fix my head Mentally I'll be dead
I'm not crazy - institutionalized You're the one who's crazy - institutionalized You're driving me crazy - institutionalized
They stuck me in an institution Said it was the only solution To give me the needed professional help To protect me from the enemy, myself
What does it matter i'll probably get hit by a car anyway
Posted by daemoness (Member # 1980) on :
quote:Originally posted by face_pedestal:
Rotting Christ
rotting christ kills!
Posted by face_pedestal (Member # 3194) on :
quote:Originally posted by ledaemon: I was scared of them at first when I first saw the album cover because I was raised like veal at that time and was still going to Sunday School weekly.
I was in the same situation. But it is in part becauseof their sinister reputation and imagery that drew me to the band.
In fact, to me that is a crucial element to heavy metal, having a dark ominous mystique to the band. If the band doesn't have that, then as far as I'm concerned it's not really metal.
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
If you want to talk about scary metal, how about the first time you heard the song "Hell Awaits" by Slayer. That was pure magic.
Posted by Bullitt (Member # 848) on :
Scary metal? Heh heh... I just bought a few CDs today: Gorgoroth - Pentagram, Dark Funeral's first EP and Hacked Up For Barbeque by Mortician. Bit heavier than what I usually listen to but I still love it all.
As for the top bands I guess the top five would be...
Children of Bodom - Love every second of them. They can be totally random ie. keyboard solo, followed by guitar solo, followed by ANOTHER keyboard solo, but everything is brutal and melodic. FAVE SONG - Downfall
Pantera - Don't really need to say much. Their later albums weren't anywhere near as good as their earlier work (hair metal days excluded) but it's incredibly difficult to fault Cowboys from Hell and Vulgar Display of Power. R.I.P. Dimebag FAVE SONG - Cemetary Gates
Dream Theater - Yes, they can play very pretentious prog metal, but they are definitely jaw-dropping as well. They're a lot softer than just about everything else I listen to but I can't help but love them. Some of their minimalist songs, ie The Silent Man, Space-Dye Vest, are also their most brilliant. FAVE SONG - Take the Time
Metallica - Had to put them in here, even though they haven't released a good album in 15 years. Of course, their first four albums were all pure thrash metal perfection. FAVE SONG - Fade to Black
Soilwork - Don't think all that much of their last two releases but I just can't resist A Predator's Portrait and Natural Born Chaos. FAVE SONG - Mindfields
I better stop because I'll just keep going for too long...
Posted by IAmSpartachris (Member # 3289) on :
Dali Van Gogh Picasso Matisse Seurat
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: I can't tell you how many times I saw Carnivore at La'Mours in Brooklyn.
I wonder how many times you and I were both in L'Amours at the same time! Too bad we didn't know each other back then, or else we could've had some drinks and commented on hot metal chicks' feet, or at least their steel-toed studded boots. That was always the one thing that sucked most about the metal scene, no sexy feet on display!
quote:Originally posted by IAmSpartachris: Dali Van Gogh Picasso Matisse Seurat
LOL!
Calico Jack
Posted by daemoness (Member # 1980) on :
man, lots of foot guys like metal. i wonder if it MEANS something!
and i'm a foot girlie and looove metal. coincidence? probably. =o
Posted by IAmSpartachris (Member # 3289) on :
I know that this is off topic and all, but does anyone else find Daemoness' avatar as delectable and inviting as I do? Amazing pic.
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by IAmSpartachris: I know that this is off topic and all, but does anyone else find Daemoness' avatar as delectable and inviting as I do? Amazing pic.
That's a big 10-4, good buddy!
Calico Jack
Posted by Hal (Member # 3484) on :
Yeah, I love that avatar, too. Love those striped leg warmers and her delicious soles sticking out.
-Hal-
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
quote:Originally posted by Calico Jack:
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: I can't tell you how many times I saw Carnivore at La'Mours in Brooklyn.
I wonder how many times you and I were both in L'Amours at the same time! Too bad we didn't know each other back then, or else we could've had some drinks and commented on hot metal chicks' feet, or at least their steel-toed studded boots. That was always the one thing that sucked most about the metal scene, no sexy feet on display!
quote:Originally posted by IAmSpartachris: Dali Van Gogh Picasso Matisse Seurat
LOL!
Calico Jack
Jack, I was either in the PIT or running away from skinheads back then. I don't remember seeing too many open-toe shoes from the girls back then either. I did love LaMours though, even if the train ride through Brooklyn was a bit creepy at times.
Regarding the top 5 artists list, I would have to replace Seurat with El Greco, but that's just my personal taste.
Posted by NotQuiteRight (Member # 9668) on :
Damn, hard one. In no particular order: The Pillows Beastie Boys Guided by Voices Sage Francis Yoko Kanno (I'm going over 5... sorry) Blackstar (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) David Bowie Beck Gorillaz Jane's Addiction and fuck, let's throw in some KD Lang for good measure. That's right. I said it.
[ October 03, 2005, 04:05 AM: Message edited by: NotQuiteRight ]
Posted by Hal (Member # 3484) on :
quote: Sage Francis
Cool! Never seen them live but "Sole" and "Passage" played my town a while back. I love that Anticon stuff --- It`s an amazing record label.
Have you check out the "Notwist" stuff?
-Hal-
Posted by NotQuiteRight (Member # 9668) on :
I saw him preform with Sol.Illaquists of Sound earlier this year. Best concert I've ever been to (suck on that Rolling Stones and The Who!). The thing about the Sol.Illaquists of Sound is that they can preform the fucking roof off, but some of their songs' lyrics are a bit lame.
And yeah, the Notwist stuff is quite pleasureable.
Posted by scarlet (Member # 2117) on :
last two are subject to change weekly Posted by Bondo (Member # 1403) on :
I grew up listening to KISS, then cut my teeth on groups like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. After that I made the natural segue into Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Testament, and Overkill.
My roots are deep in metal, but I also like Return to Forever, Frank Zappa, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Liquid Tension, and anything else that takes a great amount of talent to pull off.
Top five? Impossible, it'd change by the hour.
Hey, any metalheads remember Wrathchild America? "Climbin' the Walls" and "3D" have to be two of my top favorite metal albums of all time. The drummer Shannon Larkin now plays for Godsmack. If you're into metal and have never heard Wrathchild America, go now, go and get you some.
Bondo
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bondo: Hey, any metalheads remember Wrathchild America?
You just took me on a trip down memory lane in a major way, Bondo. I feel like I just had my memory jogged with a toilet plunger! hehe I don't think the name Wrathchild America would have crossed my mind again in what's left of my lifetime if you hadn't just mentioned it right here and now. The fact is though that Wrathchild America was my drummer's favorite band at the time that he and I started our first band together back in high school in 1990. The Climbin' the Walls album was definitely always in heavy rotation in his Walkman and they were one of his key influences at the time. I never really got into them much myself as I was already knee-deep into the likes of Maiden and Helloween by then, but damn did that name ring a bell.
Calico Jack
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
Wrathchild America - I worked for Atlantic for several years and they were on the label, so I saw them a few times. Not my cup of tea, though. I preferred heavier metal - death and thrash.
CJ - Helloween? Another trip down memory lane. How about that Walls of Jericho album!
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: How about that Walls of Jericho album!
Absolutely love it! In fact, I love all of the pre-Keeper recordings that they released prior to 1987 back when Kai Hansen was still lead vocalist. I used to frequently start off my nand's rehearsal sessions with a quick run thru of "Ride The Sky" as a matter of fact. My all-time favorite recording of theirs would have to be the Judas EP as that one had absolutely killer tracks on it like "Judas" and "Victim of Fate". I don't mean to knock Michael Kiske though, because I love much of the material on the Keeper of the 7 Keys albums, but it's just a different and perhaps more mainstream sound for them. Vintage Helloween (1984-1986) on the other hand was as metal as metal gets.
Calico Jack
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
quote:Originally posted by Calico Jack:
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: How about that Walls of Jericho album!
Absolutely love it! In fact, I love all of the pre-Keeper recordings that they released prior to 1987 back when Kai Hansen was still lead vocalist. I used to frequently start off my nand's rehearsal sessions with a quick run thru of "Ride The Sky" as a matter of fact. My all-time favorite recording of theirs would have to be the Judas EP as that one had absolutely killer tracks on it like "Judas" and "Victim of Fate". I don't mean to knock Michael Kiske though, because I love much of the material on the Keeper of the 7 Keys albums, but it's just a different and perhaps more mainstream sound for them. Vintage Helloween (1984-1986) on the other hand was as metal as metal gets.
Calico Jack
Yup, I have to agree with everything that you said.
Posted by Bondo (Member # 1403) on :
Here's something out of stupidity for us Old Skewl metal heads. My buddy and I fabricated a fake fan club called:
The King-Wrath-Iron-Priest-Mega-Over-Scatter-Bourne-Van-Slay-Anthra-Nuclea-Talli-Testa-Ryche fan club
Which covered our favorite bands at the time (circa 1990) King Diamond, Wrathchild America, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Overkill, Scatterbrain, Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Metallica, Testament, Queensryche.
I did mention the stupidity part, right?
Bondo
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
LOL Bondo... I made a game out of that and tried to figure out what all the bands were before looking ahead at your next line to see the names of them. I got a perfect score, woohoo! Granted it wasn't exactly challenging, but it felt like an accomplishment just the same. hehe
Calico Jack
Posted by Bondo (Member # 1403) on :
Hey Calico, you remember Scatterbrain too? I saw them on the "Here Comes Trouble" tour on the local club circuit back in the day. They were awesome...weird, but awesome.
I remember Tommy Crist (sp?, the lead singer) on stage doing something that he'll likely burn in hell for. It was funny as crap though! He was dressed as a nun, and under his habit he had a pair of very large fake boobs. He opened the top to expose the breasts and squeezed one of the nipples, which shot out a stream of milk that put out the cigarette he was smoking. They were wild! The one guitar player was dressed as a chicken and the drummer was dressed like Tarzan.
Ah memories. Nuns with squirting boobs, giant chickens, Tarzan...sounds like a bad acid trip.
Don't call me dude!
Bondo
Posted by imation_pc (Member # 1480) on :
wow wow wow Lots of Metal Fans here. While I myself and a fan of Metal. Punk Rock is where my heart is at.
1.Ramones 2.Sex Pistols 3.The Misfits 4.Dead Kennedys 5.Anti-Flag
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bondo: Hey Calico, you remember Scatterbrain too? I saw them on the "Here Comes Trouble" tour on the local club circuit back in the day. They were awesome...weird, but awesome.
I remember Tommy Crist (sp?, the lead singer) on stage doing something that he'll likely burn in hell for. It was funny as crap though! He was dressed as a nun, and under his habit he had a pair of very large fake boobs. He opened the top to expose the breasts and squeezed one of the nipples, which shot out a stream of milk that put out the cigarette he was smoking. They were wild! The one guitar player was dressed as a chicken and the drummer was dressed like Tarzan.
Ah memories. Nuns with squirting boobs, giant chickens, Tarzan...sounds like a bad acid trip.
Don't call me dude!
Bondo
Scatterbrain - "Don't Call Me Dude". Good old Tommy Christ. Prior to Scatterbrain, he was in the band Ludichrist.
I preferred hardcore bands like Agnostic Front and the Cro-Mags though.
Posted by ledaemon (Member # 198) on :
I suppose the Scatterbrain show was pretty close to sick as the GWAR show I saw back in '88 or so. Odorous Urangus was equiped with a huge 2 foot phallus that he of course stroked and tugged on until the creamy filling shot out all over the audience. I was in the front row with my buds and aside from all the blood we were also jizzed on. The horror!
I saw Helloween on the MTV Headbangers Ball in support of Anthrax and Exodus about that same time. I enjoyed their first few albums, but never got the Judas EP. I guess I need to search it out.
Posted by Hose Guy (Member # 9832) on :
I'm not much of a metalhead, so here's my list:
All Time:
1. The Band 2. Crosby, Stills, & Nash 3. Jefferson Airplane 4. Patti Smith 5. Bob Dylan
Honorable Mention:
The Clash, Lou Reed, Rolling Stones
Posted by JayArr (Member # 2229) on :
1. Elvis Presley 2. Gordon Lightfoot (yes, I know; his surname - but seriously!) 3. Queen 4. Oasis 5. Hell... I dunno
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by JayArr: Gordon Lightfoot
Awesome choice. I love Gordon's work very much myself, with "If You Could Read My Mind" being one of my all-time favorite songs. Simply haunting in a most beautiful way.
Calico Jack
Posted by ledaemon (Member # 198) on :
I must admit I have "Gord's Gold" in my record collection! Posted by JayArr (Member # 2229) on :
Ah!
Some closet Lightfoot fans?
Calico Jack, I completely share your sentiments for "If You Could Read My Mind". It truly is a mesmerising song. Gordon's voice is so pleasant, so natural, so soulful. It flows like water over pebbles. Nothing or nobody, however, comes close to the heaven-sent depth or expressiveness of Elvis' voice. At least... not for me. Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by JayArr: Calico Jack, I completely share your sentiments for "If You Could Read My Mind". It truly is a mesmerising song.
The only thing that bugged me about that song was when I found out that there were two different acoustic guitar tracks that had been recorded separately and then laid down on top of one another. For some reason I'd initially been under the impression that Gordon played all of the guitar parts simultaneously (rhythm & fingerpicked melodies together), but such was not the case on that song. On the bright side, it made me feel better about the potential of covering the song!
Calico Jack
Posted by vineofthorns (Member # 1313) on :
Might as well add to this post lol
No order,and too many to fit in onely 5 spots
1-cradle of filth 2-sisters of mercy 3-necro(a hiphop artist all metalheads need to check out,done work wit obituary,hatebreed,testament) 4-type o negative(I know some of you carnivore fans will hate me for that lol) 5-nine inch nails --------------------------------------------------------- Other bands I should note:
Korn(older material) Serephim shock Lords of acid(can't go wrong wit a song that says "lick my boots to please me")lol And1 Vnv nation Clam of xymox 69 eyes.......... Btw to cj and Rhbdz17,I'm sure your aware they reopend la'mours as brooklyn music terminal right?? Well the past 2 days now I've been hearing from people that they are now closed perminantly.its weird cause I just saw the genitorturers there not too long ago I'm going to miss that place.) Mona: jay gordon of orgy is bi-sexual or just straight up gay,I remember getting hit on by him hardcore after a show when they were touring for candyass,it was flattering(even tho I'm not gay)my gf on the other hand didn't think so hehe
Posted by Calico Jack (Member # 2299) on :
quote:Originally posted by vineofthorns: Btw to cj and Rhbdz17,I'm sure your aware they reopend la'mours as brooklyn music terminal right?? Well the past 2 days now I've been hearing from people that they are now closed perminantly.
Yeah, I'm afraid it's gone. It was only open for about four months before closing its doors. The club had been dealing with financial problems for quite a while by that point, and after people started demanding their money due to a poor turnout at the Genitorturers show on September 23rd, the club refused to give any refunds and that was pretty much the final straw. Bands had also been cancelling gigs there on a fairly regular basis as well, so business was bad from the start more or less.
Calico Jack
Posted by vineofthorns (Member # 1313) on :
quote:Originally posted by Calico Jack:
quote:Originally posted by vineofthorns: Btw to cj and Rhbdz17,I'm sure your aware they reopend la'mours as brooklyn music terminal right?? Well the past 2 days now I've been hearing from people that they are now closed perminantly.
Yeah, I'm afraid it's gone. It was only open for about four months before closing its doors. The club had been dealing with financial problems for quite a while by that point, and after people started demanding their money due to a poor turnout at the Genitorturers show on September 23rd, the club refused to give any refunds and that was pretty much the final straw. Bands had also been cancelling gigs there on a fairly regular basis as well, so business was bad from the start more or less.
Calico Jack
that is true.my friends band played that nite and venue barely paid anything to them...it is true tho,the turnout in that place looked around 50-75 people @ the most,prior to genitortuers maybe 35 people were there and most of them were not drinking(wich is where a lot of venues make their cash).I think if lamours promoted themselves more that they were open again,they would still be open,they didn't even have a webpage,jus a page on myspace,now if they promoted themselves in the village voice,had bands linked lamours from their page,etc they'd still be open.....r.I.p lamours
Posted by rhbdz17 (Member # 2492) on :
I will always have great memories from that club. Whether it was interviewing Kreator for the first time, throwing a stinkbomb during Overkill's set, seeing Slayer a million times, or being up on stage during a Sadus set. Great, great memories.
Speaking of gay, segue to the Genitorturers. Is the singer still dating that gaylord David Vincent of Morbid Angel? I was backstage one time and David Vincent was standing infront of a mirror and practicing playing with his hair and sucking in his lips. Lord of all posers and plague.
Posted by Mulholland Man (Member # 1491) on :
In no particular order:
1) Guns N Roses
2) Metallica
3) Bon Jovi
4) Limp Bizkit
The rest of the music, well, consists of a variety of pop, metal, rock and some techno/dance throughout the 80s, 90s, and today. Most of the music that is well known in nightclubs get me psyched up.
Posted by vineofthorns (Member # 1313) on :
quote:Originally posted by rhbdz17: I will always have great memories from that club. Whether it was interviewing Kreator for the first time, throwing a stinkbomb during Overkill's set, seeing Slayer a million times, or being up on stage during a Sadus set. Great, great memories.
Speaking of gay, segue to the Genitorturers. Is the singer still dating that gaylord David Vincent of Morbid Angel? I was backstage one time and David Vincent was standing infront of a mirror and practicing playing with his hair and sucking in his lips. Lord of all posers and plague.
she's married to em,hahaha sounds like he's a lil too femine,what a fag.....this show was the last time I''l probably see them.their stage show gets more n more tame,how many times can I see that damn terrorwheel.gens starting to look look a lot older,don't get me wrong,her body is bangin but it looks like she has 2 inches of makeup on.they've stripped their electronic elements on almost all songs(they need it). It is sad to see lamours go,I feel that place held a lot significance in the metal scene of nyc and holds some imprtance as a nyc music landmark simalar to cbgbs(not saying its like cbgbs)....last time I was there,it didn't seem like lamours tho,it had a very odd vibe to it..from what I herd they're gonna turn that propert into a car dealership,isn't that lovly
Posted by guitardrew (Member # 6635) on :
1) hendrix of course 2)miles davis 3) wayne shorter 4) kool keith/dr. octagon/black elvis/dr. dooom/mr. gerbik bla bla bla 5) wayne krantz
Posted by Mighty Mike (Member # 1922) on :
van halen guns n roses aerosmith rage against the machine rammstein
Posted by mrmustard (Member # 4563) on :
In no particular order: Arthur Rimbaud Gustav Klimt Jan van Eyck The Rolling Stones The Sex Pistols
Posted by mrdisco (Member # 8899) on :
New Order The Jesus & Mary Chain Joy Division (same band as New Order, but whatever) The KLF A toss-up between Section 25, Slowdive and Happy Mondays
Posted by daemoness (Member # 1980) on :
quote:Originally posted by mrdisco:
Joy Division (same band as New Order, but whatever) Mondays [/QB]
uhh, yeah, if you minus the dead lead singer! hehe
Posted by flipflopfan (Member # 3339) on :
1)Pantera 2)C.O.C 3)Killswitch Engage 4)Slayer 5)Sabbath
Posted by dirtyfootman (Member # 9086) on :
Beatles Casting Crowns Slipknot Three Six Mafia Nirvana
Posted by Stryder_007 (Member # 13405) on :
Hmmm top 5? Man that's hard. Being a DJ, more of my picks are electronic in nature.
1. Paul Van Dyke. The man is a genius. I remember when "for an angel was released on vinil, and I spun it at this rave I was mixing at and man the crowd went INSANE. His trance i solid enough to get the floor moving, yet he shows off his variety by making some chill songs as well.
2. ATB. His style of trance is more personal, and each song really has it's own character. he really pushes the line of mixing tracne, downtempo, and ambient together.
3. BT. His music challenges all categories. From raves, to working with major pop stars, he makes music that is electronic yet organic.
4. Crystal Method. Whenever they come to town I have to see em. With sick beats and hard breaks you can't but not give em respect.
5. Outkast. Say it say it...so fresh and so clean clean....THE MOST ORIGINAL ACT IN HIP HOP. Still to this day and they been around for a while. Totally new beats courtesy of the dungeon family.
The ones that I still bump but didn't quite make it to my top are.....
Method Man, New Order (all you 80's heads know what I mean and yes they still make songs dope as hell), Incubus, Way Out West, Common, Mos Def (One of the tighest solo MC's EVER-he flows and keeps it real and if you listen, I GUARANTEE you will learn something from his flow), Massive Attack, Portishead, Xzibit.
Posted by Dazzz (Member # 12539) on :
METALLICA GUNS AND ROSES AC/DC PANTERA ROB ZOMBIE
Posted by Mona (Member # 8351) on :
DiDo Lacuna coil evanescence nin AFI
Posted by Skorpius (Member # 10122) on :
Here's my top 5:
1) Dr. Dre - I'm surprised no one has mentioned him. From NWA to his solo career and now producing, he's the Quincy Jones of our time!
2) Moby - this guy consistently puts out great music with many different textures and styles. And the remixes that come out from his albums and singles are classic stuff.
3) Smashing Pumpkins - Sorry, I'm from Chi-town. Gotta give it up to my local band, who made it big and than split up only to reunite at a later date with some of the members?!?!
4) Speedy J - This dude is way beyond your average electronica. Some of his albums are dark and moody and others are very techno.
5) Wu-Tang Clan - individually or as a group, these guys kick ass.
Posted by AshLeeSimpFeetLover4 (Member # 14220) on :
1)Will Smith 2)LL Cool J 3)Run Dmc 4)Fort Minor 5)Vanilla Ice
Posted by vineofthorns (Member # 1313) on :
Currently, 1-bella morte 2-clan of xymox 3-mindless self indulgence 4-sisters of mercy 5-depeche mode
Posted by flipflopfan (Member # 3339) on :
Pantera C.O.C Lamb of God Slayer Crowbar
Posted by guitardrew (Member # 6635) on :
Lolll, this is funny it seems a lot of metal fans are also fans of beautiful female feet
Posted by guitardrew (Member # 6635) on :
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Skorpius: [QB] Here's my top 5:
1) Dr. Dre - I'm surprised no one has mentioned him. From NWA to his solo career and now producing, he's the Quincy Jones of our time!
Hahaha, you know, my former RA from my first year of school is now making and producing beats/tracks for Dr. Dre, Snoop and all their labels, groups under them, whatever hes doing. He has all these pictures of him with Dre on facebook saying 'me and my new boss' hahaha everybody is like whaaat??? crazy shit you never know who is headed to real big things
Posted by Wrinklesguy (Member # 732) on :
Joe Satriani Motley Crue Victor Wooten {bass} Jaco Pastorius {jazz bass} Jon Luc Ponty {classical,jazz,new age fiddle} --Premium musicians here..!
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I'm going to miss that place.)