Metal Reviews

It's this typical, uneducated, undeserved elitism that you find among the lower ranks of metal fans. Rarr, everything other than metal is horrible, ours is the only worthwhile genre.

Just fuck off and go convert a homosexual with Stryper.

I failed...

He didn't say metal was the only worthwile genre. He said most of the music on the radio is shit. Big difference.

Not really that big a difference. MS has this idea that the only "real" music is what the underground does- the underground for him being any metal scene considered "true". If he had any musical integrity he'd try to gain some insight into the current mainstream musical zeitgeist and appreciate the good things that come from it- and there are good things- rather than wallow in his elitist self-pity.

Nickelback will be playing on the classic rock station numerous times a day and Britney will be on the old pop radio. Come on now.

I don't really think taste in music has declined. There's going to be people that like the generic and the crap that's made for the masses always, and while there will be some bands that break through the crap will always be on top.

Music today is no different than the days of old. Like the older days there's still bands representing today that will be remembered and given credit like Pink Floyd or whatever.

We totally understand your biases from the 'metal journey' post; you are beyond (and now above) metal. You can have your mainstream zeitgeist.

The original post is idiotic but there might be something to this idea. I mean, if you look back in the 80's, you had Michael Jackson ruling the world and making some pretty damn good music while he was at it...whereas today you have your Ke$ha and Miley Cyrus. But at the same time, Lady Gaga is the biggest pop star in the world today and I don't look at her and think "Wow, pop music sucks today"...I think she's actually relatively good.

Man, this thread just got stupider.

I can tell you now, those bands will not be Nickelback and Britney Spears.

Public opinion, as far as I can tell, has turned against Nickelback. Everyone I know hates them (besides Frigid, but he's Swiss), and in 10 years, I don't think anyone will even remember them... if they do, it'll be with about as much fondness as people remember Vanilla Ice. Same with Britney Spears.

I'm with Zad, at least with The Mars Volta, I'm almost certain time will remember them as one of the greats of this generation. Maybe Mastodon? Tool for sure. Radiohead for sure. Bjork too.

I can't believe how some of you seem to totally ignore the great music coming out today. I suppose it might be a symptom of the "EVERYONE IS STUPID AND I'M SMARTER THAN PEOPLE" syndrome.

EDIT: Also, the Gorillaz. I need to get their new album.

I heard a Lady Gaga song, and thought it sounded like just plain ordinary pop music.

I didn't hate it though, which I suppose is all I can ask from a pop star.

Well I'm not going to dignify this post with a comment other than most on here think you're a tool to begin with.

my sister loves both Lady Gaga and Madonna, and when she plays them back to back I fail to hear any difference.

I guess this is a good thing for pop music fans?

I think Frigid is a pretty cool guy. Even if he likes Nickelback.

Lady Gaga is a Madonna clone, there's no denying it.

Lady Gaga is an overrated Madonna clone that's all she is.

I guess. At least she's not obnoxious.

WOW! He likes Nickelback?

Yes, he's a tool.

Dammit you beat me to it

Despite your comment in the Toto thread I'm starting to like you

Yes, but you were right about the overrated part.