Metal & Rock Music Recommendations

musicm · 08-08-2011, 06:52 AM

Does anyone know any bands that play music similar to this? It's from the movie The Wedding Singer.

SGR · 08-09-2011, 03:29 PM

So, I've been thinking of getting some essential nu metal (I have cravings every once in a while), and I FINALLY just got Korn's self-titled (what other Korn albums are worth it?) and was thinking of getting LP's Hybrid Theory or Slipknot's "Vol. 3". So which of these two is better and are they both essential nu-metal? Are they both the best albums of these respective bands? What are some other essential nu-metal albums by these and other bands?

LoathsomePete · 08-09-2011, 05:06 PM

While I doubt anyone would say it's an "essential" album I'd recommend you give Hypocrisy's 2002 album Catch 22 a try. The band was one of the early Swedish melodic death metal bands that managed to be up there in terms of heaviness with the regular death metal bands, yet still managed to ride the popularity of bands like At the Gates, Dark Tranquility, and In Flames. Catch 22 wasn't well received because a prominent melodeath metal band had "betrayed" their roots, but I think the album has a lot of potential and is easily one of the best albums to showcase nu metal's potential. Definitely don't expect it to sound like Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn, or any of the really popular nu metal bands, however it does share a lot of parallels, particularly the drumming.

The album was remixed and later rereleased in 2008, however that version really strips away a lot of the nu metal sound, so I'd say check out the original 2002 version before trying the latter version.

SGR · 08-09-2011, 07:23 PM

That's death metal aint it?

Do you have any opinions on the other stuff I posted?

LoathsomePete · 08-09-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

That's death metal aint it?

Do you have any opinions on the other stuff I posted?

It's shit.

Hypocrisy is most definitely a death metal band, but the album that I recommended is more of a push towards nu metal, or at least experimenting with the nu metal sound, like the tin can sounding snare drum, the groove guitar riff, and the vocals are pretty restrained all things considered, at least compared to the band's actual death metal music.

Unknown Soldier · 08-10-2011, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

While I doubt anyone would say it's an "essential" album I'd recommend you give Hypocrisy's 2002 album Catch 22 a try. The band was one of the early Swedish melodic death metal bands that managed to be up there in terms of heaviness with the regular death metal bands, yet still managed to ride the popularity of bands like At the Gates, Dark Tranquility, and In Flames. Catch 22 wasn't well received because a prominent melodeath metal band had "betrayed" their roots, but I think the album has a lot of potential and is easily one of the best albums to showcase nu metal's potential. Definitely don't expect it to sound like Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn, or any of the really popular nu metal bands, however it does share a lot of parallels, particularly the drumming.

The album was remixed and later rereleased in 2008, however that version really strips away a lot of the nu metal sound, so I'd say check out the original 2002 version before trying the latter version.

I don`t actually think of that as one of the really good Hypocrisy albums. The best three imo are Abducted, The Final Chapter and Hypocrisy. The band were on their prime on these three albums.

Howard the Duck · 08-10-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

So, I've been thinking of getting some essential nu metal (I have cravings every once in a while), and I FINALLY just got Korn's self-titled (what other Korn albums are worth it?) and was thinking of getting LP's Hybrid Theory or Slipknot's "Vol. 3". So which of these two is better and are they both essential nu-metal? Are they both the best albums of these respective bands? What are some other essential nu-metal albums by these and other bands?

i'll defend both to the death

i thought you mentioned that LP was "whiny"?

Metal Connoisseur · 08-10-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

i thought you mentioned that LP was "whiny"?

Sounds accurate to me, Bennington's vocals are like ****ing nails on a chalkboard.

Howard the Duck · 08-10-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal Connoisseur

Sounds accurate to me, Bennington's vocals are like ****ing nails on a chalkboard.

i don't like most of their other stuff, but i do like Hybrid Theory a lot

LOLPOCALYPSE · 08-12-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundgardenRocks

So, I've been thinking of getting some essential nu metal (I have cravings every once in a while), and I FINALLY just got Korn's self-titled (what other Korn albums are worth it?) and was thinking of getting LP's Hybrid Theory or Slipknot's "Vol. 3". So which of these two is better and are they both essential nu-metal? Are they both the best albums of these respective bands? What are some other essential nu-metal albums by these and other bands?

You really can't go wrong with Slipknot. I will defend them to the death, even on MB. For Korn I would get either Follow the Leader or Untouchables. Linkin Park should just be avoided all together. I mean seriously, I hate them.

I'm hoping this doesn't spark an argument, but just so you know Slipknot is not nu metal (MAYBE their first album) so I wouldn't group them that way. It is quite unfortunate they came out when they did...there is a lot of talent in that band.

Static-X is a good recommendation to you as well (via hip hop bunny).

I honestly can't think of any "essential" nu metal albums though. I don't really think any of it is worth your time.

08-09-2011, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	While I doubt anyone would say it's an "essential" album I'd recommend you give Hypocrisy's 2002 album Catch 22 a try. The band was one of the early Swedish melodic death metal bands that managed to be up there in terms of heaviness with the regular death metal bands, yet still managed to ride the popularity of bands like At the Gates, Dark Tranquility, and In Flames. Catch 22 wasn't well received because a prominent melodeath metal band had "betrayed" their roots, but I think the album has a lot of potential and is easily one of the best albums to showcase nu metal's potential. Definitely don't expect it to sound like Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn, or any of the really popular nu metal bands, however it does share a lot of parallels, particularly the drumming. The album was remixed and later rereleased in 2008, however that version really strips away a lot of the nu metal sound, so I'd say check out the original 2002 version before trying the latter version. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

08-08-2011, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
musicm Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 30	Does anyone know any bands that play music similar to this? It's from the movie The Wedding Singer.

08-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,327	So, I've been thinking of getting some essential nu metal (I have cravings every once in a while), and I FINALLY just got Korn's self-titled (what other Korn albums are worth it?) and was thinking of getting LP's Hybrid Theory or Slipknot's "Vol. 3". So which of these two is better and are they both essential nu-metal? Are they both the best albums of these respective bands? What are some other essential nu-metal albums by these and other bands?

08-09-2011, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,327	That's death metal aint it? Do you have any opinions on the other stuff I posted?