The Official Metal Month IV Thread

Trollheart · 10-26-2019, 09:25 PM

Yeah, I'm back and so is it. Or it will be. It's been four years now since Metal Month III. Due to many circumstances way beyond my control, to say nothing of my absence from here, intended to be permanent originally, the headbang quotient in my journal has been minimal.

That's about to change.

Traditionally, Metal Month has always taken place in October, as a way, originally, to end up taking in Halloween. So if I want to do this (and I do) then I have two choices: number one, wait till next October, or number two, change the month I'm doing it during.

Who's for number two?

I am, so I've decided, tentatively, to run Metal Month IV next April. That gives me five months to arrange it, but I'm going to need your help.

Up to now, mostly I've run Metal Month off my own bat, making all the decisions as to what's included based on what I think people might like, but I'd like to change that now.

First off, then, I'll be looking as usual for your top tens. Obviously, no albums (or preferably artists) I've done before, and as usual first come first choice. I'll also be asking for your recommended albums for the "Don't Listen to That... Listen to This!" section, but all that's as normal.

I'll be working through all the different sections later and seeing what I need or want help on, but right now I know I need suggestions as to the Featured Artist. We've done Slayer and Judas Priest, and obviously I've no interest in doing Iron Maiden, but anything else I'll consider. Ideally, the artist should have a minimum of ten albums I can review.

As well as that, what would you like to see me tackle in terms of "What's That All About?" For those who don't know, this is a section where I look into a particular sub-genre of metal. I've done Ambient Black Metal, Viking Metal and Pirate Metal so far. I think that's all but I'll have to check.

I ask every year but nobody ever takes me up, but guest reviewers are always welcome. You want to write something for the show as it were, let me know.

Anyone who has any new ideas for Metal Month (and no, stick it up your ass is not an acceptable idea thanks) post here and let me know what they are.

I'd like to see more input and participation this time around, but of course nobody is under any obligation to do so. If you want to just read, comment, or hell, just ignore it (metal isn't for everyone) that's fine, but if you'd like to get involved, my door is always open. I need to speak to the builders about that. Gets very draughty in here sometimes.

All right then: most of you probably don't care, but for those who do, let's try to make the next Metal Month the best yet.

And if you don't want to do that, **** ya. I'll do it on my own.

Come on guys! Let's blow the roof off and make the neighbours call the cops, huh? Roll on April, roll on Metal Month IV!

OccultHawk · 10-26-2019, 09:49 PM

Next April? What the **** ever.

Trollheart · 10-27-2019, 07:22 AM

Have you taken part in/read any of the three Metal Months so far? You'd be amazed (probably) at the amount of work that goes into them. I need to advertise it well ahead of time so that I'm able to tackle all the subjects/albums/choices I'm going to be doing. The sooner people know about it the better.

OccultHawk · 10-27-2019, 07:46 AM

That’s six months away. Nobody gives a **** or has time for that ****. You’re ****ing lost.

Trollheart · 10-27-2019, 11:14 AM

We'll see.
Meanwhile, for something more immediate, why not check out my "Love or Hate Reborn" thread? I'm sure you have suggestions.

The Batlord · 10-27-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

I'll be working through all the different sections later and seeing what I need or want help on, but right now I know I need suggestions as to the Featured Artist. We've done Slayer and Judas Priest, and obviously I've no interest in doing Iron Maiden, but anything else I'll consider. Ideally, the artist should have a minimum of ten albums I can review.

Do Anal Cunt!

Quote:

As well as that, what would you like to see me tackle in terms of "What's That All About?" For those who don't know, this is a section where I look into a particular sub-genre of metal. I've done Ambient Black Metal, Viking Metal and Pirate Metal so far. I think that's all but I'll have to check.

Metalcore!!!

Trollheart · 10-27-2019, 02:06 PM

Punctuation, man! Punctuation!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

Do Anal, Cunt!

Quote:

Metalcore!!!

This I will consider.

The Batlord · 10-27-2019, 02:19 PM

And are you still doing the Torture Chamber? Cause I got some new ones you'll absolutely despise.

Trollheart · 10-27-2019, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

And are you still doing the Torture Chamber? Cause I got some new ones you'll absolutely despise.

The Batlord · 10-27-2019, 06:11 PM

A'ight I got it.

Emmure - The Respect Issue
Cephalotripsy - Uterovaginal Insertion of Extirpated Anomalies
Dillinger Escape Plan - Calculating Infinity
Limp Bizkit - Results May Vary

10-26-2019, 09:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	The Official Metal Month IV Thread Yeah, I'm back and so is it. Or it will be. It's been four years now since Metal Month III. Due to many circumstances way beyond my control, to say nothing of my absence from here, intended to be permanent originally, the headbang quotient in my journal has been minimal. That's about to change. Traditionally, Metal Month has always taken place in October, as a way, originally, to end up taking in Halloween. So if I want to do this (and I do) then I have two choices: number one, wait till next October, or number two, change the month I'm doing it during. Who's for number two? I am, so I've decided, tentatively, to run Metal Month IV next April. That gives me five months to arrange it, but I'm going to need your help. Up to now, mostly I've run Metal Month off my own bat, making all the decisions as to what's included based on what I think people might like, but I'd like to change that now. First off, then, I'll be looking as usual for your top tens. Obviously, no albums (or preferably artists) I've done before, and as usual first come first choice. I'll also be asking for your recommended albums for the "Don't Listen to That... Listen to This!" section, but all that's as normal. I'll be working through all the different sections later and seeing what I need or want help on, but right now I know I need suggestions as to the Featured Artist. We've done Slayer and Judas Priest, and obviously I've no interest in doing Iron Maiden, but anything else I'll consider. Ideally, the artist should have a minimum of ten albums I can review. As well as that, what would you like to see me tackle in terms of "What's That All About?" For those who don't know, this is a section where I look into a particular sub-genre of metal. I've done Ambient Black Metal, Viking Metal and Pirate Metal so far. I think that's all but I'll have to check. I ask every year but nobody ever takes me up, but guest reviewers are always welcome. You want to write something for the show as it were, let me know. Anyone who has any new ideas for Metal Month (and no, stick it up your ass is not an acceptable idea thanks) post here and let me know what they are. I'd like to see more input and participation this time around, but of course nobody is under any obligation to do so. If you want to just read, comment, or hell, just ignore it (metal isn't for everyone) that's fine, but if you'd like to get involved, my door is always open. I need to speak to the builders about that. Gets very draughty in here sometimes. All right then: most of you probably don't care, but for those who do, let's try to make the next Metal Month the best yet. And if you don't want to do that, **** ya. I'll do it on my own. Come on guys! Let's blow the roof off and make the neighbours call the cops, huh? Roll on April, roll on Metal Month IV! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

10-26-2019, 09:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	Next April? What the **** ever. __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

10-27-2019, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Have you taken part in/read any of the three Metal Months so far? You'd be amazed (probably) at the amount of work that goes into them. I need to advertise it well ahead of time so that I'm able to tackle all the subjects/albums/choices I'm going to be doing. The sooner people know about it the better. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

10-27-2019, 07:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
OccultHawk one-balled nipple jockey Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dirty Souf Biatch Posts: 22,006	That’s six months away. Nobody gives a ** or has time for that . You’re **ing lost. __________________ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Member of the Year & Journal of the Year Champion Behold the Writing of THE LEGEND: https://www.musicbanter.com/members-...p-lighter.html

10-27-2019, 11:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	We'll see. Meanwhile, for something more immediate, why not check out my "Love or Hate Reborn" thread? I'm sure you have suggestions. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018