I’m sick of my current CD/MP3 collection - Enlighten me

Walkinshaw · 09-08-2005, 11:18 PM

Well, I've come to the decision i need more music.

Im into stuff like

Iced Earth, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd, Opeth, The Haunted, Manson, Cradle of Filth, Empror, Pearl Jam, Dio, Metallic, Pantera etc. So basicaly "Soft Metal" or atmospheric black metal.

So, does anyone have fav bands within this general genra, or can even suggest bands outside this genra who may appeal.

I'll go and buy CD's of the suggestions. :evil_laug

Steffo · 09-08-2005, 11:27 PM

Led Zeppelin. I have all their music. IMO no one has ever approached their unique sound, really good. Gotta be one of my favourite, if not my favourite band ever.

Got some good bands listed in your post.. Pink Floyd...

GRNKPR · 09-08-2005, 11:30 PM

heap of Pearl Jam All METALLICA Albums and cd s as well as all singles the have sold

Kryton · 09-08-2005, 11:42 PM

system of a down.

Mike Gayner · 10-08-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

system of a down.

Worst band ever.

You have some great bands listed there Walkinshaw, particularly Pink Floyd and Dream Theatre! I'm listening to butt loads of Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Talking Heads at the moment, but for your tastes I would highly recommend a band named Full Devil Jacket. Anyone know what happened to this band? They released their first album in 2000 then disappeared off the face of the earth. Also check out UPO, I think you'll like both of these bands. UPO's album titled No Pleasentries is awesome.

Pilch · 11-08-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gayner

Worst band ever

Please enlighten me on how System of a Down are the worst band ever, as there are a hell of a lot of bands that would rate higher on the list of worst bands ever!!!

I'd suggest getting into some funk, and the good stuff with various sounds. Anything from rage against the machine, to red hot chilli peppers, to tower of power. All have some really "grooving" music, but than, i'm a drummer and funk appeals to me more then it does to others.....

Mike Gayner · 11-08-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilch

Please enlighten me on how System of a Down are the worst band ever, as there are a hell of a lot of bands that would rate higher on the list of worst bands ever!!!

I'd suggest getting into some funk, and the good stuff with various sounds. Anything from rage against the machine, to red hot chilli peppers, to tower of power. All have some really "grooving" music, but than, i'm a drummer and funk appeals to me more then it does to others.....

Okay, worst rock band ever.

I agree with your second paragraph, I really enjoy the earlier Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Blood Sugar Sex Magic was their best in my opinion, and went severely downhill from there). I'm a drummer too, which is probably why that sort of groovy, funky music appeals to me.

ZC-Cruiser · 11-08-2005, 05:49 PM

Also, how about Midnight Oil

The Pick of their Albums:

Bird Noises
Species Deceases
Midnight Oil
Place Without a Postcard
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

Pilch · 12-08-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gayner

Okay, worst rock band ever.

I agree with your second paragraph, I really enjoy the earlier Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Blood Sugar Sex Magic was their best in my opinion, and went severely downhill from there). I'm a drummer too, which is probably why that sort of groovy, funky music appeals to me.

I'm still waiting to be enlightened.....

Well said about RHCP's BSSM album, it is the renowned "must have" album for all drummers. The music since than is good, but more pop oriented rather than funk.

I need to start listening to dream theather on the basis of how much I love watching Mike Portnoy crank it out on the kit, just awesome. I have a top DVD with many of the current greats doing 10 minute straight drum solos, it's bloody great.

Actually, maybe you should take up a musical instrument. It will bring you to a new level of appreciation of what you already listen too and also help to open your mind to genre's you've never been interested in!

xr8ute · 11-08-2005, 05:09 PM

If you like rock then you absolutely have to listen to...

:sm_headba :sm_headba TENACIOUS D:sm_headba :sm_headba

"It doesn't matter if it is good. It only matters if it ROCKS!!"

bindi · 11-08-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8ute

If you like rock then you absolutely have to listen to...

:sm_headba :sm_headba TENACIOUS D:sm_headba :sm_headba

"It doesn't matter if it is good. It only matters if it ROCKS!!"

Hahahaha I love that song, f*** her gently, the video clip is a bit odd though.

Dave_au · 09-08-2005, 11:48 PM

I think Live would fit your collection - best bet would be to get their best of though.

Have you also considered Joy Division/New Order, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers

If you like the older stuff I'd also say the Clash

The MaDDeSTMaN · 09-08-2005, 11:51 PM

What about Nickleback? Some of their 'heavier' stuff I don't mind...

Walkinshaw · 09-08-2005, 11:57 PM

CHeers for the suggestions. I think i may have alluded to something i didnt mean. What i ment by soft metal was things like "Master of Puppets" or "Pantera's Cowboys from hell".

neb · 10-08-2005, 12:13 AM

just randomly going through my winamp list.. heres a few in that kind of genre that might be alright.. umm alot of this list may be more punk influenced because thats what I'm mainly into..

ramones, tool, zz top, the darkness, the vines, nirvana, the killers, rammstein, anti nowhere league, alice cooper, rage against the machine, strapping young lad, sex pistols, day of contempt, mindsnare, superheist, papa roach, cky,

i've just noticed i seem to have lost a whole category of music :(

InitialD · 10-08-2005, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by neb

just randomly going through my winamp list.. heres a few in that kind of genre that might be alright.. umm alot of this list may be more punk influenced because thats what I'm mainly into..

ramones, tool, zz top, the darkness, the vines, nirvana, the killers, rammstein, anti nowhere league, alice cooper, rage against the machine, strapping young lad, sex pistols, day of contempt, mindsnare, superheist, papa roach, cky,

i've just noticed i seem to have lost a whole category of music :(

Ill add one to that list "Smashing Pumpkins"

JADED6 · 10-08-2005, 12:56 AM

"Buy" the following CD's
DISTURBED - Down with the sickness
DISTURBED - Believe
If you don't like them, I'll buy them off you and give them away.
Last i saw they were only $9.95 each to.

THORNSPAWN · 10-08-2005, 02:00 AM

A few good bands there, I went to Opeths last concert in Melbourne and have all 7 albums I also have all Cradle of Filths albums including demos.
Try: My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Amorphis (later stuff), Anathema, Susperia,
System of a Down, Type O Negative, Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, Bathory,
Devin Townsend \ Strapping Young Lad and if you like chick vocals: Theater of Tradgedy, Flowing Tears, Within Temptation.
Just a few.

pauljh74 · 10-08-2005, 03:43 AM

Mudvayne, Sevendust, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Kittie, Probot

eb_5litre · 10-08-2005, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pauljh74

Mudvayne, Sevendust, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed, Kittie, Probot

Oh Yeah.... I can thoroughly recommend Mudvayne and Sevendust.... cant believe I forgot to list those.....

The MaDDeSTMaN · 10-08-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 460Fairmont

Try: My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Amorphis (later stuff), Anathema, Susperia,
System of a Down, Type O Negative, Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon, Bathory,
Devin Townsend \ Strapping Young Lad and if you like chick vocals: Theater of Tradgedy, Flowing Tears, Within Temptation.

Wow, some there I had forgot all about, but used to listen to all the time! And how did I forget to suggest Fear Factory?

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I guess it all depends on your personal taste, what sort of riffs you like, what style of drumming, etc.

I'm going to have to check out some of the other bands in this thread

Quasi · 10-08-2005, 05:33 AM

Check out stuff by a canadian outfit called 'Rush'.

http://www.rush.com/

eb_5litre · 10-08-2005, 05:46 AM

Anthrax
Lamb Of God
Nine Inch Nails
Ministry
Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
Fear Factory
Slayer
Cannibal Corpse
Velvet Revolver
System Of A Down
Trivium
Machine Head
Jesse Mcartney
Kylie Minogues greatest hits
etc....

pauljh74 · 10-08-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eb_5litre

Anthrax
Lamb Of God
Nine Inch Nails
Ministry
Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
Fear Factory
Slayer
Cannibal Corpse
Velvet Revolver
System Of A Down
Trivium
Machine Head
Jesse Mcartney
Kylie Minogues greatest hits
etc....

I forgot Machine Head and Fear Factory - these would probably suit Walkinshaw as well. Ministry and Nine Inch Nails less so. NIN is great.

b2tf · 10-08-2005, 03:17 PM

If you dont have the S&M album done by Metallica and the Orchestra, you're missing out on a HELL of a lot. Even if you dont like Metallica, if you have a good appreciation for music, you'll love this.

Nickelback is great.

MrSparkle · 10-08-2005, 07:22 AM

Umm, try another genre? No wonder you're bored with it, if all you listen to is one style then you are guaranteed to get f@rken sick of it after a while. Hell, I grew out of metal (death/grind mainly) when I was still a kiddie at school!

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eb_5litre · 10-08-2005, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Umm, try another genre? No wonder you're bored with it, if all you listen to is one style then you are guaranteed to get f@rken sick of it after a while. Hell, I grew out of metal (death/grind mainly) when I was still a kiddie at school!

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Go back to your Madonna Greatest Hits cat molesterer... lol

bindi · 10-08-2005, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Umm, try another genre? No wonder you're bored with it, if all you listen to is one style then you are guaranteed to get f@rken sick of it after a while. Hell, I grew out of metal (death/grind mainly) when I was still a kiddie at school!

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I agree with Mr Sparkle, widen your horizons. Being eclectic means you are unlimited in your appreciation of all music genres, plus it means you can always find something new on a P2P program.

Go on, try something different. You might be pleasantly surprised.