Need some new heavy music

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
It's OK to be thin in that genre, cause it's all crap. don't listen to that Platypus, either. he'll steer you down the wrong direction :evil:

*shakes fist*

 

[Starbuck1975]

Type O Negative
Symphony X
Dream Theater

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: vi edit

Originally posted by: Platypus

Originally posted by: vi edit
The Leviathan albulm by Mastadon is great too. I like several tracks from the Blood Mountain album, but it's not as strong as Leviathan IMHO.

both are great, I really like Josh Homme's additions to blood mountain. Leviathan will always be my favorite record by them but BM is pretty fantastic in a different way.

Homme drums on Colony of Birchmen and gives it that awesome stoner metal feel, very stark contrast to their normal stuff but it works so well

BM took me about 5 spins through to really "get it". Colony of the Birchmen is probably my favorite Mastadon song of all albums...which strangely enough is also their most radio friendly song. Definitely dig the stoner rock vibe of the song.

Yeah it's actually really complex but taken as one long listen a few times and it starts to make a lot of sense. It's definitely more progressive than anything they've done before.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Platypus

It's a prog metal concept album about Melville's Moby Dick, how can you lose?

Split your lungs with blood and thunder
When you see the white whale

White whale - Holy Grail!

 

[davestar]

kudos for asking for music recommendations and actually giving a frame of reference for what you like! god i hate the "recommend me some music! i like rock" threads.

sounds like you're into some proggy/down-tempo/doomy stuff. in that vein:

The Ocean
Baroness
The Sword
Gojira
Mastodon (strong Neurosis influences in some of their earlier stuff, i'd say)
This Will Destroy You (if you want to dial it back a bit)

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
It's OK to be thin in that genre, cause it's all crap. don't listen to that Platypus, either. he'll steer you down the wrong direction :evil:

Hehe, yeah well I do listen to almost all genres of music. I try to weed out the crap and only listen to the good parts of each genre, which is why I create threads like this.

KT

 

[paulxcook]

Not sure you'll like these, but give 'em a whirl and see:

Killswitch Engage
Dark Tranquility
Soilwork
Scar Symmetry (I think someone may have already suggested this)
Children of Bodom
At the Gates
The Haunted
Testament (new stuff is out!)
Exodus

That should be good enough for now.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Platypus

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Platypus

Originally posted by: vi edit
The Leviathan albulm by Mastadon is great too. I like several tracks from the Blood Mountain album, but it's not as strong as Leviathan IMHO.

both are great, I really like Josh Homme's additions to blood mountain. Leviathan will always be my favorite record by them but BM is pretty fantastic in a different way.

Homme drums on Colony of Birchmen and gives it that awesome stoner metal feel, very stark contrast to their normal stuff but it works so well

I have Blood Mountain, which I enjoy about 50% of. One track on it, that I can't recall the name of, really blows me away, but there is a bunch of lackluster stuff as well. I'll have to get Leviathan though if it is as good as you both say it is.

KT

It's a prog metal concept album about Melville's Moby Dick, how can you lose?

Er... what?
That I might have to give a listen to.

 

[Platypus]

Originally posted by: vi edit

Originally posted by: Platypus

It's a prog metal concept album about Melville's Moby Dick, how can you lose?

Split your lungs with blood and thunder
When you see the white whale

White whale - Holy Grail!

break your backs and crack your oars, men
if you wish to prevail!

 

[ShadowOfMyself]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
It's OK to be thin in that genre, cause it's all too good for 99% of the population, they should leave it for those who really appreciate the art in music. don't listen to that Platypus, either. he'll steer you down the wrong direction :evil:

Yep, I agree

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: davestar
kudos for asking for music recommendations and actually giving a frame of reference for what you like! god i hate the "recommend me some music! i like rock" threads.

sounds like you're into some proggy/down-tempo/doomy stuff. in that vein:

The Ocean
Baroness
The Sword
Gojira
Mastodon (strong Neurosis influences in some of their earlier stuff, i'd say)
This Will Destroy You (if you want to dial it back a bit)

Yeah that is why I posted links because those threads are frustrating as hell. Some of those I've never heard of, thanks!

Originally posted by: paulxcook
Not sure you'll like these, but give 'em a whirl and see:

Killswitch Engage
Dark Tranquility
Soilwork
Scar Symmetry (I think someone may have already suggested this)
Children of Bodom
At the Gates
The Haunted
Testament (new stuff is out!)
Exodus

That should be good enough for now.

How is the new Testament stuff? I haven't listened to them in about 10 years. Exodus is still around? thanks for the others. :thumbsup:

KT

 

[Spacehead]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I listen to most genres of music and have accumulated a decent collection, but I've noticed I'm a little thin in the metal/prog/whatever area.

Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations. :beer:

Cheers,
KT

Not really sure if if fits in with the bands you listed but give the 1st Gordian Knot CD a try. Defiately falls into the "metal/prog/whatever area"

You can here some clips on Amazon, though they don't do the songs justice.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Spacehead

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I listen to most genres of music and have accumulated a decent collection, but I've noticed I'm a little thin in the metal/prog/whatever area.

Thanks in advance for any and all recommendations. :beer:

Cheers,
KT

Not really sure if if fits in with the bands you listed but give the 1st Gordian Knot CD a try. Defiately falls into the "metal/prog/whatever area"

You can here some clips on Amazon, though they don't do the songs justice.

Thanks, it looks as if there are some pretty impressive prog roots in that band.

KT

 

[Calcifor]

I will echo the recommendations for Between the Buried and Me's Colors album (if you don't mind 10+ minute songs) and Gojira. Next to Opeth, I've been listening to them the most lately.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: ShadowOfMyself

Originally posted by: zinfamous
It's OK to be thin in that genre, cause it's all too good for 99% of the population, they should leave it for those who really appreciate the art in music. don't listen to that Platypus, either. he'll steer you down the wrong direction :evil:

Yep, I agree

which part? about Platypus or prog metal?

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Calcifor
I will echo the recommendations for Between the Buried and Me's Colors album (if you don't mind 10+ minute songs) and Gojira. Next to Opeth, I've been listening to them the most lately.

Welcome to the boards!

I definitely do not mind 10+ minute songs. Most of Neurosis' and Isis' songs are that long and they are tops in my book. :thumbsup:

KT

 

[Canai]

You should check out Zao's Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest album.

Edit: which is, in my opinion, the best 'metalcore' album of all time. I've always been a metal fan, and Zao is my favorite band, hands down. The new stuff kind of sucks, but the older albums are amazing.

Also, check out Ayreon for epic, opera-ish metal, Lamb Of God for headbanging, and Circle Takes The Square, or CTTS for screaming, in your face music.

Zao on wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zao_(US_band)

Here's my fav Zao song with a fan made video(which sucks, but the song is good) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TNN91TCfjM

 

[UncleWai]

Maximum the Hormone from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKOrNk5QImU

they fucking rule!

 

[E equals MC2]

marked.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Canai
You should check out Zao's Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest album.

Edit: which is, in my opinion, the best 'metalcore' album of all time. I've always been a metal fan, and Zao is my favorite band, hands down. The new stuff kind of sucks, but the older albums are amazing.

Also, check out Ayreon for epic, opera-ish metal, Lamb Of God for headbanging, and Circle Takes The Square, or CTTS for screaming, in your face music.

Zao on wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zao_(US_band)

Here's my fav Zao song with a fan made video(which sucks, but the song is good) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TNN91TCfjM

LMAO no wonder they disabled comments, that video is brutal! :laugh:

The music sounds decent, not sure I can handle the vocals for an extended period though. I'll need to do more listening.

Thanks!

KT

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
Maximum the Hormone from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKOrNk5QImU

they fucking rule!

Not bad, not bad, I think I like it.

KT

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Canai
You should check out Zao's Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest album.

Edit: which is, in my opinion, the best 'metalcore' album of all time. I've always been a metal fan, and Zao is my favorite band, hands down. The new stuff kind of sucks, but the older albums are amazing.

Also, check out Ayreon for epic, opera-ish metal, Lamb Of God for headbanging, and Circle Takes The Square, or CTTS for screaming, in your face music.

Zao on wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zao_(US_band)

Here's my fav Zao song with a fan made video(which sucks, but the song is good) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TNN91TCfjM

LMAO no wonder they disabled comments, that video is brutal! :laugh:

The music sounds decent, not sure I can handle the vocals for an extended period though. I'll need to do more listening.

Thanks!

KT

A Latter Rain is another awesome song. Psalm of the City of the Dead is a newer Zao song where the vocalist actually sings. It's much more cookie cutter metal, but still a long good song.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Canai

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Canai
You should check out Zao's Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest album.

Edit: which is, in my opinion, the best 'metalcore' album of all time. I've always been a metal fan, and Zao is my favorite band, hands down. The new stuff kind of sucks, but the older albums are amazing.

Also, check out Ayreon for epic, opera-ish metal, Lamb Of God for headbanging, and Circle Takes The Square, or CTTS for screaming, in your face music.

Zao on wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zao_(US_band)

Here's my fav Zao song with a fan made video(which sucks, but the song is good) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TNN91TCfjM

LMAO no wonder they disabled comments, that video is brutal! :laugh:

The music sounds decent, not sure I can handle the vocals for an extended period though. I'll need to do more listening.

Thanks!

KT

A Latter Rain is another awesome song. Psalm of the City of the Dead is a newer Zao song where the vocalist actually sings. It's much more cookie cutter metal, but still a long good song.

Good stuff, thanks. I'll try to find clips for those.

KT

 

[skillyho]

Originally posted by: Calcifor
I will echo the recommendations for Between the Buried and Me's Colors album (if you don't mind 10+ minute songs) and Gojira. Next to Opeth, I've been listening to them the most lately.

Nice first post....

I'm more into All That Remains / As I Lay Dying / August Burns Red / Unearth / The Agony Scene .....but I'm going to take a gander at some of the others posted here.

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: paulxcook
Not sure you'll like these, but give 'em a whirl and see:

Killswitch Engage
Dark Tranquility
Soilwork
Scar Symmetry (I think someone may have already suggested this)
Children of Bodom
At the Gates
The Haunted
Testament (new stuff is out!)
Exodus

That should be good enough for now.

How is the new Testament stuff? I haven't listened to them in about 10 years. Exodus is still around? thanks for the others. :thumbsup:

KT

Forgive me, the new stuff isn't out til the 29th of this month. The song publicly available on myspace has more melodic vocals than you would expect, but it's still thrashy goodness.

edit: I can also vouch for Zao. Their good albums are:

- Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest
- Liberate te ex Inferis
- Self-Titled
- some of Funeral of God
- maybe 2 songs from Parade of Chaos

I personally like Liberate the most, but lots of people just love Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest. The song "Desire the End" is on their myspace, but IMO it's the weakest song on Liberate.