MERRYKISSMASS2U
12-27-2006, 08:25 AM
Hey dude,
I can't remember what i've recommended before, so here goes.
Corrosion of Conformity.
One of my favouirte bands EVER. Period. Avoid early stuff when they were a hardcore punk band, they develped really late with the hiring of singer/guitar player Pepper Keenan. They have elements of thrash, Sabbath, and southern fried music. Guitars are crunchy but with a blues tone to them and every sone is truly remarkable. Sparkie D thinks they are the heaviest thing on the planet, and I'm inclined to agree, but they do it with melody and finesse and SINGING.
Try: Deliverence or Wiseblood for the most likeable. "In The Arms of God" is phenomenal, but may take a bit of gettin used to as it has garage production. "America's Volume Dealer" isn't a typical album and sees them veer into stoner rock: still brilliant songs, but a change of style.
If you like C.O.C then try Down, which includes memebers of that band and Phil Anselmo on vocals. Ultra-heavy Sabbath-esque songs, all beautifully written with killer riffs and loads of emotion. Both their records kick ass.
Warrior Soul.
Early 90's heavy metal. Every album a winner (but Chill Pill is not typical). Again, great songs which thunder out of the speakers and have a simple-but effective style. Lyrics like you've never heard, and frontman Kory Clarke put them into a league of their own. At time ferocious, at other times spaced out, and often pummeling heavy: always quirkt, and I find them fascinating.
Fu Manchu
Quite a lot of fans on this site; Bueno Bob; Sparkie D; Tiki Tom. This is the best stoner rock band still going. More Sabbath than Sabbath, but with killer grooves and raw feeling. IMO, best records are "The Action is Go" and "King of the Road" and the latter releases such as "California Crossing" or "Start the Machine" loose some the edge, veering to more formulaic 4 minute songs, although they still have a serious groove to them. I've never met anyone who's heard them and not liked them, so you might be the first!
Mastodon.
The best new metal band on the planet. Period. Not a band you're gonna love straight away, but persevere because it's worth it! Ultra heavy, tons of time changes and riffs, Maiden esque instrumental sections and perfect songs. Check "leviathon" or "Blood Mountain". Not sure if you'll dig the vocals: they're not exactly cookie-monster, but they're on that scale, I think they work, but you might disagree.
Goijira
I might have spelt that wrong. As per Mastodon for the vocals. Musically, they are more metallic, with very complex time-signatures. They take a bit of getting used too, but well worth a try.
As we were talking about Mother Love Bone, try Temple of the Dog. This band was formed in tribute to mother Love Bone's singer, Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose. Vocals by Chris Cornell. This sounds like stripped down Pearl Jam or Soundgarden and is pne of the most heartfelt records i've ever heard.
Also, you might want to give Blind Melon a try. They are similar to Mother Love Bone, but with a more "pop" senisbility. Not really metal, but great Lynard Skynard, Aeromsith rock n roll....
Deftones.
Heavy and groovy, and at times ethereal, this bands gets an EMO tag but they are way way better than that. For starters try "Around the Fur", which is their best and most accessible. A fat sound with punchy riffs and serious groove coupled with vocals that alternate from sublime to savage. Later records got weirder and weirder and are not as instantly likeable, but try "White Pony" and the new one "Saturday night Wrist" if they catch your ear.
If I think of any other, I'll let you know....
With his advice, I legally bought a shitload of albums, and I'll tell you which ones I enjoyed later.
I can't remember what i've recommended before, so here goes.
Corrosion of Conformity.
One of my favouirte bands EVER. Period. Avoid early stuff when they were a hardcore punk band, they develped really late with the hiring of singer/guitar player Pepper Keenan. They have elements of thrash, Sabbath, and southern fried music. Guitars are crunchy but with a blues tone to them and every sone is truly remarkable. Sparkie D thinks they are the heaviest thing on the planet, and I'm inclined to agree, but they do it with melody and finesse and SINGING.
Try: Deliverence or Wiseblood for the most likeable. "In The Arms of God" is phenomenal, but may take a bit of gettin used to as it has garage production. "America's Volume Dealer" isn't a typical album and sees them veer into stoner rock: still brilliant songs, but a change of style.
If you like C.O.C then try Down, which includes memebers of that band and Phil Anselmo on vocals. Ultra-heavy Sabbath-esque songs, all beautifully written with killer riffs and loads of emotion. Both their records kick ass.
Warrior Soul.
Early 90's heavy metal. Every album a winner (but Chill Pill is not typical). Again, great songs which thunder out of the speakers and have a simple-but effective style. Lyrics like you've never heard, and frontman Kory Clarke put them into a league of their own. At time ferocious, at other times spaced out, and often pummeling heavy: always quirkt, and I find them fascinating.
Fu Manchu
Quite a lot of fans on this site; Bueno Bob; Sparkie D; Tiki Tom. This is the best stoner rock band still going. More Sabbath than Sabbath, but with killer grooves and raw feeling. IMO, best records are "The Action is Go" and "King of the Road" and the latter releases such as "California Crossing" or "Start the Machine" loose some the edge, veering to more formulaic 4 minute songs, although they still have a serious groove to them. I've never met anyone who's heard them and not liked them, so you might be the first!
Mastodon.
The best new metal band on the planet. Period. Not a band you're gonna love straight away, but persevere because it's worth it! Ultra heavy, tons of time changes and riffs, Maiden esque instrumental sections and perfect songs. Check "leviathon" or "Blood Mountain". Not sure if you'll dig the vocals: they're not exactly cookie-monster, but they're on that scale, I think they work, but you might disagree.
Goijira
I might have spelt that wrong. As per Mastodon for the vocals. Musically, they are more metallic, with very complex time-signatures. They take a bit of getting used too, but well worth a try.
As we were talking about Mother Love Bone, try Temple of the Dog. This band was formed in tribute to mother Love Bone's singer, Andrew Wood, who died of a heroin overdose. Vocals by Chris Cornell. This sounds like stripped down Pearl Jam or Soundgarden and is pne of the most heartfelt records i've ever heard.
Also, you might want to give Blind Melon a try. They are similar to Mother Love Bone, but with a more "pop" senisbility. Not really metal, but great Lynard Skynard, Aeromsith rock n roll....
Deftones.
Heavy and groovy, and at times ethereal, this bands gets an EMO tag but they are way way better than that. For starters try "Around the Fur", which is their best and most accessible. A fat sound with punchy riffs and serious groove coupled with vocals that alternate from sublime to savage. Later records got weirder and weirder and are not as instantly likeable, but try "White Pony" and the new one "Saturday night Wrist" if they catch your ear.
If I think of any other, I'll let you know....
With his advice, I legally bought a shitload of albums, and I'll tell you which ones I enjoyed later.