Metal & Rock Music Recommendations

333 · 11-04-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

No, but I will. as an aside something about mastodon's vocals reminds me a bit of Alice in Chains Dirt era. Do you get that?

Yes, I was actually going to mention AiC, but figured it'd be irrelevant because none of their newer stuff is similar. At least I don't think so. If you get into Between the Buried and Me, start out with Alaska. I'm biased, so talked to other BTBAM listeners, too, but I'm not too fond of anything before that. Antonio is pretty knowledgeable on them. They are way heavier in the vocals than Mastodon, but there are also distinct similarities. The reason I say start with Alaska because I want you to experience the transition to Colors and to their latest The Great Misdirect. I've not fully listen to the new album, but have already decided that it's in the shadows of Colors. If you need links, I'll be on later to up some stuff for you. Hope I helped!

SATCHMO · 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Hmmm....High on Fire!!!!

almauro · 11-04-2009, 09:22 AM

^ Death is This Communion is an awesome record, but it's their most melodic and polished, in fact a couple of songs on that are actually heart-felt (Ethereal), which after listening to their previous, sludge-fests, I never thought they'd be capable of this. "The Art of Self- Defense" is a little more complex and proggy. Baroness reminds me a little of Mastodon and Isis, so they may be worth checking out.

SATCHMO · 11-04-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by almauro

^ Death is This Communion is an awesome record

I'm actually really familiar with the album, and yeah it is great, but I'd kinda' forgot about it, because I lost it in a hard drive crash a few months ago. I'll definitely check out Baroness

hip hop bunny hop · 11-05-2009, 02:35 AM

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Try 90's Brutal Truth.

Danny Lilker is a god amongst men. Hemlock, Nuclear Assault, SOD, etc....

333 · 11-05-2009, 02:42 AM

I forgot about Isis, Mikey. You already have Wavering Radiant, though, and that one is, in my opinion, their best up-to-date. There has been extensive improvement in the vocals. That's what used to bother me about them. I feel like I can appreciate the older vocals a little more now. I also have a soft spot for the Mosquito Control EP, though.

SATCHMO · 11-05-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 333

I forgot about Isis, Mikey. You already have Wavering Radiant, though, and that one is, in my opinion, their best up-to-date. There has been extensive improvement in the vocals. That's what used to bother me about them. I feel like I can appreciate the older vocals a little more now. I also have a soft spot for the Mosquito Control EP, though.

I just love the way Isis' older vocals tend to be more subdued and blend more into the rest of music, as if they're just a textural part of the whole piece, which explains why I'm crazy over Panopticon.

Engine · 11-05-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 333

I forgot about Isis, Mikey. You already have Wavering Radiant, though, and that one is, in my opinion, their best up-to-date. There has been extensive improvement in the vocals. That's what used to bother me about them. I feel like I can appreciate the older vocals a little more now. I also have a soft spot for the Mosquito Control EP, though.

Wavering Radiant is still my favorite release of '09. I think it is a huge improvement on the previous album. But Oceanic has always been my favorite. I think the vocals are perfect on that album although I like pretty much any music that Aaron Turner makes. Also, I think Celestial is a great crossroads where their old 'metalcore' sound meets the sound that they have since developed.
@ SATCHMO - I really like Baroness but their Red Album sounds kind of like a less technically talented version of Mastodon to me - but their droney Southern Rock makes up for it. I'm looking forward to hearing The Blue Album.

smith729 · 11-21-2009, 08:07 AM

If you want really atmospheric metal check out:
Deftones
Tool
Dimmu borgir
Sunn0)))
the devil sold his soul

Unrelenting · 11-27-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by smith729

If you want really atmospheric metal check out:
Deftones
Tool
Dimmu borgir
Sunn0)))
the devil sold his soul

Check out newer Isis...both albums In The Absence of truth, and Wavering Radiant are quite atmospheric

11-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
almauro Way Out There Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 850	^ Death is This Communion is an awesome record, but it's their most melodic and polished, in fact a couple of songs on that are actually heart-felt (Ethereal), which after listening to their previous, sludge-fests, I never thought they'd be capable of this. "The Art of Self- Defense" is a little more complex and proggy. Baroness reminds me a little of Mastodon and Isis, so they may be worth checking out. __________________ rock n music blog

11-04-2009, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,847	Hmmm....High on Fire!!!!

11-05-2009, 02:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
333 Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 965	I forgot about Isis, Mikey. You already have Wavering Radiant, though, and that one is, in my opinion, their best up-to-date. There has been extensive improvement in the vocals. That's what used to bother me about them. I feel like I can appreciate the older vocals a little more now. I also have a soft spot for the Mosquito Control EP, though.

11-21-2009, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
smith729 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 28	If you want really atmospheric metal check out: Deftones Tool Dimmu borgir Sunn0))) the devil sold his soul