Queen of Liars Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Anyone ever heard of SikTh? They're a pretty awesome progressive metal/mathcore band that I just found while making my way through Metal Hammer's '300 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'. The album The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out is really cool. Quote ___ ___ ___ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Anyone ever heard of SikTh? They're a pretty awesome progressive metal/mathcore band that I just found while making my way through Metal Hammer's '300 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'. The album The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out is really cool.Haha, I tried making my way through that list too. There's a lot of good stuff there.SikTh are okay. Trees is a lot better than DOADD. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Anyone ever heard of SikTh? They're a pretty awesome progressive metal/mathcore band that I just found while making my way through Metal Hammer's '300 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die'. The album The Trees Are Dead & Dried Out is really cool.SikTh is god-tier stuff, i miss them. they aped Meshuggah before it was cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Liars Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) Well, their official page on a certain social networking site did say that they will release another album "when the time is right", so they might come back.Haha, I tried making my way through that list too. There's a lot of good stuff there.Lots of rubbish there too though. Can't say I'm looking forward to most of the modern metal section. Already subjected myself to Korn and that was awful. Edited April 13, 2012 by -Malchior- Quote ___ ___ ___ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Korn is decidedly an acquired taste. I like them, and I'm still not a fan of all their stuff.But yeah, there's a lot of nonsense in the list as well. I feel that they did a pretty good job of gleaning the best of what a certain band had to offer, SikTh being an example (for me, at least). Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Liars Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah, overall it's a good list. The only problem is that some of those albums are very hard to find, like a lot of the Brit Pack section, but that's not their fault.Though I do think they could have gotten someone better to do their picks for modern metal than the guy from Five Finger Death Punch. Quote ___ ___ ___ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) People who make terrible music should not be allowed to judge the "best" albums in any genre, period. Edited April 13, 2012 by Eucliwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 FFDP isn't that bad. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 They're the epitome of everything that is wrong with modern mainstream metal, with the whole awful generic tough-guy nu-groove-whatever thing they have going. They're like Pantera but with any redeeming qualities stripped away or overshadowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Liars Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) The annoying thing is that they had some legitimately great musicians do their picks, like Alice Cooper, Scott Ian and Zakk Wylde, and then just ended it with the FFDP guy.But yeah, I think that FFDP do have a couple of fun tracks to listen to. Not exactly good, but still somewhat fun.Anyway, Saxon anyone? Just been getting more into them and gonna see them supporting Judas Priest in the summer.<3 Wheels of Steel Edited April 13, 2012 by -Malchior- Quote ___ ___ ___ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Glassjaw is throwing a 10 year anniversary show for Worship and Tribute in July at Irving Plaza in New York City. Stoked.-Teezy Quote ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) They're the epitome of everything that is wrong with modern mainstream metal, with the whole awful generic tough-guy nu-groove-whatever thing they have going. They're like Pantera but with any redeeming qualities stripped away or overshadowed.They have good vocals. Isn't that one redeeming quality? Edited April 13, 2012 by Rarity Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 The vocals are one of the worst parts of the entire band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Lulz.Whatever floats your boat, bro. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 lol @ hating deathcore but liking FFDPyou're cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 lol fddpthat is all-Teezy Quote ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 DIDJA HEAR DA ONE ABOUT ME BEIN A PUNKalso lol @ wearing your own band's merch in your own music video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 DEADLYDEADLYSINNAAAAAAAAAAHS-Teezy Quote ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) The fact that someone can seriously defend Five Finger Death Punch after the inane lyrics of "Under and Over It" is utterly astounding. Edited April 14, 2012 by Eucliwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I didn't say I liked them. I just said they aren't that bad.I only like a few songs from them.And why should you wear someone else's band merch in your video? Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 i shouldn't have to explain why wearing your own merch is stupid, but alrightbuying a band tee is basically like giving the band a high five. you're saying "good joob," and giving them some of your cash too, plus that shirt is free advertising for the band. so, if you wear your own band's merch that's basically giving yourself a high five. and that's lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xinlo Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Been really into Anacrusis lately. Anyone heard the song they put out last year? It's probably one of my favourite songs now, and for a band that hadn't played together for 17 years, that's impressive. I'm hoping they'll be working on a new album in the future.Also, a bit off topic, I threw together some possible covers for a demo tape for my band, and was wondering if anyone would mind giving some constructive crit? I put them in my blog right here. Thanks to anyone who clicks it.EDIT: I also agree on the merch thing; if I ever do videos, I'll be wearing some Megadeth shirt or something. Even the volbeat vocalist has a Metallica guitar strap. Edited April 14, 2012 by A Pleasant Shade Of Xinlo Quote The Toa's Hideout is once again open for business! We've been gone for a few years, but now BIONICLE's back and so are we. Click the banner to check out our friendly and laid back site where you can discuss all manners of things and chill with awesome people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarity Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 If I did a music video, I'd wear my own stuff. Unless of course, the other band would be willing to pay me... but I'll sell anything.Or maybe I'm just trollin y'all. Quote >Not reading the first greentext story on BZP >2013 Be a cool kid and vote for mighty morphin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Drat, just when this topic was actually starting to appear like it held a modicum of respect for human beings in general. Ah well, the pitfalls of genre sniping.However, I do have to agree on the t-shirt thing. Hipsterisms aside, if you don't know who the band is, seeing them wearing their own t-shirts is really not going to help them make their case. And if they wear a shirt with another bands name on it, that's just downright weird and confusing.tl;dr band t-shirts are silly even though I own the occasional one.Also on that topic, I finally got around to listening to The Hunter by Mastodon yesterday. Lord knows why I haven't done it sooner. Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Beat Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 If I were in a band, I'd wear pony shirts. Quote ~Avatar's original image was made by the incomparable Egophiliac.~ ~Electronic Manic Supersonic Bionic Energy~~"If I am afraid of criticism, I won't be able to challenge anything new." - BoA~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Why is ponycore not a genre?-Teezy Quote ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm working on a pony-themed blackened doom metal project with Xinlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'M INTERESTED.-Teezy Quote ＳＡＹ ＩＴ ＯＮＥ ＭＯＲＥ ＴＩＭＥ ＴＥＬＬ ＭＥ ＷＨＡＴ ＩＳ ＯＮ ＹＯＵＲ ＭＩＮＤ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 We're both pretty busy with other things so it's largely in the "idea" stage right now, but I do have some lyrics written up and I've got a vocal style I'm satisfied with, and we've got a few musical ideas floating around. It's just a matter of us finding the time to actually get working on it. And we're lacking a couple important instrumental components, but I figure something can be worked out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) However, I do have to agree on the t-shirt thing. Hipsterisms aside, if you don't know who the band is, seeing them wearing their own t-shirts is really not going to help them make their case. And if they wear a shirt with another bands name on it, that's just downright weird and confusing.tl;dr band t-shirts are silly even though I own the occasional one.Also on that topic, I finally got around to listening to The Hunter by Mastodon yesterday. Lord knows why I haven't done it sooner.i have like 50, feelsbadman. i don't think it's weird to wear another band's shirt when you're in one, that's just showing supportgood, The Hunter was fantastic even though it didn't quite make it to my favorite albums of the yearalso writing pony-themed doom sounds like the dumbest thing ever but simultaneously the best Edited April 14, 2012 by Idunnolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 The Hunter made it into my top five for the year, definitely. Probably my second favorite Mastodon album after Leviathan.The music video for "Curl of the Burl" is one of the stupidest I have ever seen, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorek Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) However, I do have to agree on the t-shirt thing. Hipsterisms aside, if you don't know who the band is, seeing them wearing their own t-shirts is really not going to help them make their case. And if they wear a shirt with another bands name on it, that's just downright weird and confusing.tl;dr band t-shirts are silly even though I own the occasional one.Also on that topic, I finally got around to listening to The Hunter by Mastodon yesterday. Lord knows why I haven't done it sooner.i have like 50, feelsbadman. i don't think it's weird to wear another band's shirt when you're in one, that's just showing supportNah, that's fine, I just meant that when you're trying to advertise, it gets confusing as to who is who. In concerts, sometimes I'll see some obscure band advertising another obscure band, which is just tragically unhelpful, especially if they're actually good.And yeah, The Hunter was great. I wasn't a super big fan of theirs back in the day, but I've definitely been appreciating Mastodon more lately. Edited April 14, 2012 by Dorek Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 ah, gotcha brahcurl of the burl was the one with the rednecks in the forest or whatever, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Man Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) also writing pony-themed doom sounds like the dumbest thing ever but simultaneously the bestMy Little Pony actually has some decent mythology (for lack of a better term) in it. Like the story of two princesses (although they strike me as being portrayed more like goddesses), who control the sun and the moon. The moon princess becomes jealous of the sun princess and rebels, only to be cast down and locked away for a millennium.That's the aspect of MLP that my lyrics tackle, not the episode plots and the themes of love and friendship and such.curl of the burl was the one with the rednecks in the forest or whatever, right?Yep. Edited April 14, 2012 by Eucliwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) So, the unreleased Pantera track is out today. Anyone heard it?I'm not too big on it. It's not bad, but I can see why it didn't make the cut to Vulgar Display Of Power.Discussion of piracy and other similar topics is not permitted on BZPower. -B6 Edited April 14, 2012 by Black Six Quote Led Zeppelin? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 My Little Pony actually has some decent mythology (for lack of a better term) in it. Like the story of two princesses (although they strike me as being portrayed more like goddesses), who control and sun and the moon. The moon princess becomes jealous of the sun princess and rebels, only to be cast down and locked away for a millennium.That's the aspect of MLP that my lyrics tackle, not the episode plots and the themes of love and friendship and such.well that makes more sensethough doom metal songs about love and friendship sounds pretty awesome tooalso Pantera go download Spotify bro, it has pretty much every album you could want there (though a few labels like century media and sumerian have pulled out for whatever reason) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Nah, I really don't wanna download just in case A: I get in LEGAL trouble somehow, and/or B: I get a virus on my computer.Viruses suck, y'know.Besides, I have Frostwire 5.1.5, downloaded The Offsprings's "Smash", but I need a codec or something to play it on Windows Media Player. Stuff like Frostwire is a bit too hard for me, so I let my friend's mom's friend burn me a cd of something I want (artist).WAY EASIER!I prefer listening to the whole album while playing Happy Wheels, Raze 2, or the like of online flash games. (Just open up another tab and play music while you play the game.) Edited April 15, 2012 by Pantera Quote Led Zeppelin? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) dude. Spotify is 100% legal, you're not gonna get a virus from it. also lol @ frostwire, that is an awful program Edited April 15, 2012 by Idunnolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Truant Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 lol @ -wire programs Quote only in dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls respond Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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