TDoL's Top 21 Bands/Artists and Other Kewl Stuff

[lateralus88]

lolmachinehead

[True Death of Life]

 


(Well, I guess you're okay, lat, with MA and all. BUT STILL:*DISLIKE*)

lolmachinehead

lolyou

And Fuckin' A! I remember I showed you Aesthetics of Hate, Halo, and Davidian, the very day after I saw Machine Head open for Metallica, so that was January 18th, 2008. You hated them!

edit: birch said it better

No, I just didn't think they were anything to get all    over.

[Birch Boy]

lolmachinehead

Wow, I would never expect that coming from you.

[True Death of Life]

lolmachinehead

Wow, I would never expect that coming from you.

Fix'd?

[Birch Boy]

lolmachinehead

Wow, I would never expect that coming from you.

Fix'd?

Nope, I was genuinely surprised at his distaste for an awesome metal band.

[Dimitrius]

Well, Machine Head definitely makes up for Slayer.

[The King in Crimson]

lolmachinehead

Well, they don't sound like shit, no wonder you don't like them.

[zxlkho]

Machine Head is pretty decent. I love The Blackening.

[73109]

THIS IS OUR CALL TO ARMS
WILL YOU STAND BESIDE ME

[lateralus88]

lolmachinehead

Wow, I would never expect that coming from you.

Fix'd?

Nope, I was genuinely surprised at his distaste for an awesome metal band.

They bore me. I guess they aren't bad, but I never understood the hype.

[zxlkho]

THIS IS OUR CALL TO ARMS
WILL YOU STAND BESIDE ME

*awesome guitar riff*
THIS IS OUR TIME TO FIGHT
NO MORE COMPROMISING

[YtseBitsySpider]

Machine Head is pretty decent. I love The Blackening.

I agree with this.

[Ultimetalhead]

lolmachinehead

Wow, I would never expect that coming from you.

Why? It makes perfect sense.

[Dimitrius]

Yes, with him liking Slayer and such.

[Seventh Son]

lolmachinehead

Well, they sound like shit, no wonder you don't like them.

Fix'd

Also nice job using the actual tard code

[Zook]

Settle down children. LOLSLAYER

[MetalManiac666]

Slayer > Machine Head

[Seventh Son]

Show No Mercy > Machine Head

This.

[True Death of Life]

10. Pantera-I swear, I’ve been listening to this band for a while now and I still find myself openmouthed, iPod in hand, with their album “The Great Southern Trendkill” playing.

Pantera is one of the heaviest, most brutal bands that I can enjoy at all times. Phil Anselmo’s barks and screeches are earth-shaking, and when he actually sings, I actually tear up (Cemetery Gates, anyone?).

I know many people feel that “Cowboys From Hell” was their only good album (and these people have obviously never listened to “The Great Southern Trendkill”) but really, this band is full of some of the most vicious, mindblowing riffs I have ever heard. They are a lot like Machine Head for me, but they take it a step further with a cleverness and grasp on the genre that I’ve never heard done again.

Pantera scratches out emotions in me that no other band can; a feeling of reassurance but, at the same time, a feeling of “okay-hello-life-I’m-gonna-kick-your-ass.” Not sure that made much sense, but I really have trouble describing what this band does for me. With Pantera, it goes beyond the amazing music.

9. Yes- YES! PROG NERDS FTW! “Fragile” is one of my favorite albums of all time. From hits like “Roundabout,” “Changes,” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” to songs that deserve more recognition such as “South Side of the Sky,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” and “And You and I,” Yes hits all the parts of me that go “YES!” (I didn’t realize that was a pun until I typed it. Sorry.)

Although lyrics mean a lot to me, Yes’ lyrics really make no sense. Which happens to be just dandy, however, because the musicianship makes up for it. I cannot get enough of their solos or drumming…especially the drumming. No wait; especially the bass lines. (See what I mean?) Oh, Yes’ bass lines…the ones in “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise” are some of the most amazing bass lines I’ve ever heard. When I was 10 and my Dad gave me “Fragile,” I actually wanted to be Chris Squire. I still know most of the bass lines from that album by heart. 

[ZBomber]

9. Yes- YES! PROG NERDS FTW! “Fragile” is one of my favorite albums of all time. From hits like “Roundabout,” “Changes,” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” to songs that deserve more recognition such as “South Side of the Sky,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” and “And You and I,” Yes hits all the parts of me that go “YES!” (I didn’t realize that was a pun until I typed it. Sorry.)

Although lyrics mean a lot to me, Yes’ lyrics really make no sense. Which happens to be just dandy, however, because the musicianship makes up for it. I cannot get enough of their solos or drumming…especially the drumming. No wait; especially the bass lines. (See what I mean?) Oh, Yes’ bass lines…the ones in “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise” are some of the most amazing bass lines I’ve ever heard. When I was 10 and my Dad gave me “Fragile,” I actually wanted to be Chris Squire. I still know most of the bass lines from that album by heart. 

YESSSSSS!

o/

[Seventh Son]

9. Yes- YES! PROG NERDS FTW! “Fragile” is one of my favorite albums of all time. From hits like “Roundabout,” “Changes,” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” to songs that deserve more recognition such as “South Side of the Sky,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” and “And You and I,” Yes hits all the parts of me that go “YES!” (I didn’t realize that was a pun until I typed it. Sorry.)

Although lyrics mean a lot to me, Yes’ lyrics really make no sense. Which happens to be just dandy, however, because the musicianship makes up for it. I cannot get enough of their solos or drumming…especially the drumming. No wait; especially the bass lines. (See what I mean?) Oh, Yes’ bass lines…the ones in “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise” are some of the most amazing bass lines I’ve ever heard. When I was 10 and my Dad gave me “Fragile,” I actually wanted to be Chris Squire. I still know most of the bass lines from that album by heart. 

YESSSSSS!

o/

INTERCEPTED
*o\

Yes totally makes up for Hicktera

[True Death of Life]

       

Here's one for you anyway, Mike: *\o

[glaurung]

INTERCEPTED
*o\

What kind of high five is that?

Anyways, YES!

[Seventh Son]

INTERCEPTED
*o\

What kind of high five is that?

Anyways, YES!

I fudged it up, sue me! 

[skydivingninja]

Yes is probably my favorite classic prog band, tied with Floyd.  The Yes Album is my favorite.  Never gets talked about much.  Great band, and I second the love for Chris Squire's basslines.  Steve Howe is a great guitar player as well, especially the softer stuff.

[jsem]

YES! Finally another one that considers fragile their best album! EPIC CHOICE

[Zydar]

Fragile is my favourite too. I love the basslines in Roundabout - I want a Rickenbacker bass DAMMIT!

[Ħ]

INTERCEPTED
*o\

What kind of high five is that?

Anyways, YES!

I fudged it up, sue me! 

You did the same thing in the SC chaos survivor when you high-fived me for liking New Millennium.  Hmmmm.....

[Dimitrius]

SC chaos

Systematic Chaos... Chaos?

[LieLowTheWantedMan]

10. Pantera-I swear, I’ve been listening to this band for a while now and I still find myself openmouthed, iPod in hand, with their album “The Great Southern Trendkill” playing.

Pantera is one of the heaviest, most brutal bands that I can enjoy at all times. Phil Anselmo’s barks and screeches are earth-shaking, and when he actually sings, I actually tear up (Cemetery Gates, anyone?).

I know many people feel that “Cowboys From Hell” was their only good album (and these people have obviously never listened to “The Great Southern Trendkill”) but really, this band is full of some of the most vicious, mindblowing riffs I have ever heard. They are a lot like Machine Head for me, but they take it a step further with a cleverness and grasp on the genre that I’ve never heard done again.

Pantera scratches out emotions in me that no other band can; a feeling of reassurance but, at the same time, a feeling of “okay-hello-life-I’m-gonna-kick-your-ass.” Not sure that made much sense, but I really have trouble describing what this band does for me. With Pantera, it goes beyond the amazing music.

9. Yes- YES! PROG NERDS FTW! “Fragile” is one of my favorite albums of all time. From hits like “Roundabout,” “Changes,” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” to songs that deserve more recognition such as “South Side of the Sky,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” and “And You and I,” Yes hits all the parts of me that go “YES!” (I didn’t realize that was a pun until I typed it. Sorry.)

Although lyrics mean a lot to me, Yes’ lyrics really make no sense. Which happens to be just dandy, however, because the musicianship makes up for it. I cannot get enough of their solos or drumming…especially the drumming. No wait; especially the bass lines. (See what I mean?) Oh, Yes’ bass lines…the ones in “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise” are some of the most amazing bass lines I’ve ever heard. When I was 10 and my Dad gave me “Fragile,” I actually wanted to be Chris Squire. I still know most of the bass lines from that album by heart. 

Adore both bands.

[True Death of Life]

8. Shinedown-I'm expecting shit for this one, but I'm being as truthful as I can. A "mainstream" band they may be, this band just keeps getting better and better with each album. Even though they only have 3 albums, it's incredible to see how many of them are original and creative, and a huge amount appealing to the public.

However, some of the best Shinedown songs are the ones that are overlooked. Sure, Second Chance is fine, but Lady So Divine, Beyond the Sun, and All I Ever Wanted are 10x better; it's a shame that not many people know/appreciate these because, with the illegal downloading/iTunes/etc., many people just buy the hits.

The musicianship is mediocre; nothing special, but It's enjoyable. Actually, Brent Smith's voice isn't mediocre at all; it's one of the best rock voices I've ever heard (if you don't beleive me, listen to their cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man).  

I'm always in the mood to listen to their music and can't wait for their next album; I hope they go with the same pattern of getting better and better with each one!

7. Megadeth-Props to Cole and UMH to getting me into this band! (Although my grudge against Dave Mustaine has only lessened a LITTLE.) They remind me a bit of Metallica, but with funnier (a.k.a. extremely blunt) lyrics and better drumming.  

I hate to admit it, but Mustiane is so...badass. His singing voice isn't remarkable at all, but his snarls and overall, subdued viciousness sends chills up my spine. Not to mention his musicianship is A+++.

Megadeth is an incredible thrash metal band (and oh, how I love thrash), but has something that other thrash metal bands that I've looked into don't: a few tablespoons of creepiness. Creepy, shivery music is one type that I've always loved. However, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond just isn't   enough for me...so when I "discovered" Megadeth, I actually remember thinking, "THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR."

Thanks again UMH and Cole!  

[73109]

Whadya mean I don't believe in God?

TALK TO HIM EVERYDAY

You just made me want to listen to some Megadeth.

[sneakyblueberry]

Good to see Megadeth get some respect.  I don't understand when you say their lyrics are less meaningful.  I think they're probably just as meaningful, maybe just delivered in a cleverererer way.

[True Death of Life]

I'm sorry, I fudged up my words. Editing now. What I mean is that they are so incredibly blunt. Their lyrics are like Slayer's but with meaning.

[Seventh Son]

Megadeth