well i would make this a poll but i cant possibly list all of the bands .. anyway i think that my #1 band is metallica beacause of their solos and riffs
Smashing Pumpkins- for just being awesome. Billy Corgan is an amazing lyricist, and a very good guitarist. they have heavy songs, soft songs, and weird songs. plus, the music is special to me anyway.
Muse- because those three and super-talented crazy people. i love their music; it's fantastic. and Matt Bellamy is an amazing guitarist.
Nirvana- because kurt inspires me in some weird way. and, nirvana always sounds good. perfect mix between pop and rock without that sell-out kind of sound.
Odd Nordstoga becuase of his genius songs, melodies, lyrics and everything. He got a very unique music style.
If anyone is wondering about who this guy is, read my review on him in the review forum.
Dream theater!
Listen to the album : "scenes from a memory" and you will understand why
Iron Maiden
Because no band had ever inspired me more than Iron Maiden, not just in music, but to just be a good person, they also helped me through alot of rough times in my life where all i really did was listen to my maiden albums to make the day seem less worse. And on top of that, Steve is an ingenious Writer, Bruce is the best damn vocalist ever (my opppinion) and my number one favorite guitarist is Dave Murray, his style is awesome, he inspires me so much to play the guitar. Adrian and Janick do as well, 3 completly unique soloing styles that just astound me everytime i hear them play. And then theres Nicko, His classic chug-long drum beats are classic, and the last things, there melodies are the most memorable once ive ever heard, and the signature maiden gallop of course!!!
Up The Irons Till Death And Beyond!!!
Thats cool man, im not gonna hold it against you, i Personally think A Matter Of Life And Death is amazing, its my favorite album, Next to Powerslave of course, i just really dig the overall feel, it reminded me of Seventh Son... actually, And i still feel all the maiden in it
I'm going to have to agree with Uncreator here in saying Iron Maiden. No other band has more influence on me then they do. Although, its hard to have just one because I have so many other favorites and there are so many other bands that I know influenced millions of other metal bands. (Black Sabbath, Slayer, Led Zeppelin, Priest, etc). I guess if you really want to get serious, you have to thank composers like Bach and such for giving us our metal...they are the original metal heads.
Guns and Roses (L) Slash is the greatest of them all
Ive been influenced by so many bands it would be impossible to name them all.
The ones that speak out to ME the most would have to be the Red Hott Chili Peppers, Van Halen, Led Zepplin.
The specific guitarists that speak to me the most though would have to be in this order. 1. Joe Satriani
2. John frusicante
3. Paulbo Gliberto
4. Mab
5.DimeBag
Okay...
I know everyone's gonna hate me for this but....
I have to say that, in all honesty, my favorite band is probably Fall Out Boy. Why is this? Well...I've always liked music, but I never really thought of the possibility of becoming a musician myself until one day I saw the video for "Grand Theft Autumn/Where is your Boy" on Fuse's Oven Fresh. I watched the whole video, loved it, and as soon as it was over I was like "wait F*** what was the name of that band!?" I later found out and bought all their CDs. I've been listening to Fall Out Boy for about 4 years now, and all their songs have meaning to me. I admit that their not particularly worthy of musical merit, but I love the vocal style of Patrick. I'm not particularly fond of the lyrics, but whatever.
The thing is, Fall Out Boy's songs remind me of old memories. They have sentimental value. And they're pretty fun to sing along to.
This facet does not mean that I don't listen to many more talented and skilled musicians. In fact, listening to Fall Out Boy motivates me to become a great musician, so that I could maybe one day start a band that has similar vocal hooks and poppy sound, but with actually good musicianship and song-writing skill as well.
Among other favorites: Jupiter Sunrise, The Academy Is..., Motion City Soundtrack, Death Cab for Cutie, Sigur Ros, John Mayer, John Legend, Mute Math, Best Interest (broken up now, but you should ALL check them out), Explosions in the Sky, Paramore, Brand New, Jimmy Eat World, Jason Mraz, Mae, Maroon 5, and many many more.
I like Europe and Pantera alot =P
I would have to say that my favorite band ever is opeth . They in my opinion are the greatest metal band of all time. Although there are many other metal bands that i love listening to and have really made memorable music, there is no band like opeth, From their unpredictable riffs, great deathmetal growl, overly poetic lyrics and even there very chill songs opeth is what inspires me to be a great guitarist. There is no music that takes me away from life like opeth, never have i imagined such great vivid things as when im listening to opeth, they are like drugs without drugs . Its hard to explain. The way they cut away from the main stream of music today gives me hope for a future of music and of metal. Mikael Åkerfeldt once said " I have no doubts that if Opeth played what people wanted to hear we would be better off, but we don't and thats what makes Opeth what it is today". I hope this statement never changes Laying on my bed listening to Windowpane with my headphones on is my favorite thing to do ever! If you havn't listened to Opeth you are missing out.
Disbelief - Angst Ridden Vocalist makes it for me, I dunno how he does it, but its pretty awesome.
Opeth - The versatility to do that stuff astounds me.
Acid Bath - Lyrical genius. "When death sleeps... he dreams of you"
Pantera - Textbook, everyone wants the same level of simplicity, power.
Gojira - The harmonics kill me.
Well... i hate 90% of all metal (especially death metal) I would have to say the Jimi Hendrix Experience Is my favorite band.
I dont hate ALL metal. I REALLY LOVE megadeth, iron maiden,dream theater,some metallica(first four albums) some pantera,and several others i cant think of right now. but i hate death metal because of the vocals, and all this black, drone and extreme stuff is just too much for me. I wish gmc had more classic rock love. Thats where its at for me and Thats what i grew up with. I totally respect anyones opinion, as long as they arent like "OMG Y00 IZ S00 S100P!D M3T4L IZ TEH R0xx0RZ!!!1!!1!! 0LD R0CK SUXX0RZZZ!!11!1"
There you go.
Well, i used to hate heavy metal till about a year ago, so yeah. im just having a really bad day, my xbox 360 DESTROYS FOR NO REASON my elder scrolls 4: oblivion(my Favorite game ever) game disc by SCRATCHING ALL THE WAY THROUGh IT!
I love classic rock too im just still a big metal fan... maiden and classic metal is great too Even some Glam Bands like Cinderella and def leppard and deep purple are great
I'll join the topic:
Favorite bands - at least for last 2 years (and less):
Rhapsody - powerful songs, great orchestral arrangements which i am a great fan of, great guitar playing by Luca and also very inspiring melodies.
Dark Moor - almost the same reason as Rhapsody but Dark Moor gives me that feeling of getting on the open stage, light wind, 10000 people out there listening to you and you just ROCK! (i know, just a dream but damn it feels good)
Outworld - do i really have to say why? Rusty's phenomenal musicianship and the whole band's maturity, amazing drums playing combined with heavy riffs and totally full of sense solos makes this band special to me.
Beyond Twilight - a new band (at least for me) i discovered recently, heavy playing and great vocals. Really have their own style - i like it!
Well these are the bands i listen most right now.
For me it has to be Boris
Boris is one of those bands that keeps you interested from a song to another. There music style differs from album to album even song to song. They pretty much holds the title of "Heaviest Band" for me. Heavy is not all this band possess, simplicity in melodies yet have a touch of melancholy atmosphere and trippy psychadelia is enough for me to give them the title favorite band. There is really nothing to say bout Boris's music, you just feel the heaviness and the sense of destruction and depression sinks down to a new level of low. The other half of boris is a grungy with the sense of punk style heaviness and fastness.
1) Rush
Tremendous musicians and composers. Have never been scared to re-invent themselves. Geddys vocal style isn't for everyone, but there you go.
2) Rage Against The Machine
Innovative guitar textures and thoughtful lyrics against a rockin rhythm section!
3) Joe Satriani
OK, more an individual than a band, but he's as good as a band! The only rock guitar instrumentalist that consistently keeps me interested in that genre.
4) Red Hot Chili Peppers
Great songwriting. Fleas bass lines. The emotion John wrings from a guitar. Need I say more?
There's a bunch of other bands I listen to a lot, but those 4 have probably had the biggest effect on my attitude to playing the guitar.
I must agree with smikey , opeth is one of the best bands ever (in my opinion)
the vocals , the melodys , the lyrics and that they never do the same thing
im really looking forward to their next album, too bad both their drummer and guitarist left tough :/
other bands : porcupine tree, a perfect circle,pantera,bloodbath,metallica,camel etc..
I dont know what the huge love of classic rock is about personally, sure listening to music that was about when my dad was young is fine, but overly emphasizing on just listening too that, it seems wrong, we all need to pick up sticks and move along, why linger around the past, when you can invent something new?
Also gotta add one band -
Manic Street Preachers - Light, Simple, Clever, Politically Oriented stuff, reinventing their sound and approach along the way, versatile.
Perhaps i am inventing something new, have you ever thought about that? i dont see what right you have to say i just listen to that, considering my other posts. Have you ever considered its what I like?
"1) Rush
Tremendous musicians and composers. Have never been scared to re-invent themselves. Geddys vocal style isn't for everyone, but there you go."
you are so right! i love rush too.
Anyway, Next to Iron Maiden id have to say these bands...
2) Blind Guardian - Vivid Lyrics, Amazing Melodies, Riffs, and Solo's To Create A Fantastic World.
3) Opeth - Amazing Versatility, Vocal and Guitar wise, some of the most memorable riffs to ever grace the planet, even though they are a bit abstract at times, (Thats why they kickass!!
4) Nightwish - Amazing vocals, lyrics, creates a very deep atmosphere of Reassurance
and very soothing landscapes.
5) Nile - No band for quite some time impressed me as much untill i heard nile, they opened me up to a new level of guitar, music, and talent, they are just GODS
6) Iced Earth - One of the first Metal bands i heard outside of Priest, Maiden, Sabbath, Metallica, And Megadeth, the inspired me to search out bands in every genre, showed me one of my favorite songwriters, Jon Schaffer, and created "The Glorius Burden" which is album that i hold above all others Except Maiden, Jon Schaffers lyrics are So vivid, and touching, when Tim Ownes sings the, it gives me chills, and makes me feel what is going on. Amazing
7) Steve Vai - One of the most talented, versatile, inspiring, and emotional guitarists ive ever heard, he has songs for no matter what mood im in. He just flat out inspires
8) Metal as a whole - No genre of music is as diverse as Metal (I belive this to be fact to, not oppinion) from Blues, Jazz, Classical, Folk from hundreds of countires, different languages, Death, Power, Speed, Viking, Thrash, Goth, Symphonic whatever, the amount of diversity keeps me wanting more, and never fails to entertain me, calm me, and just make feel as happy as can be.
"7) Steve Vai - One of the most talented, versatile, inspiring, and emotional guitarists ive ever heard, he has songs for no matter what mood im in. He just flat out inspires"
Im Getting steve vai tickets!
"There's no reason why anyone should stop listenening to Classic Rock just like theres no reason for people to stop listening to Metal, or Punk-Rock, or whatever you're into. There will always be people who like to listen to that genre of music.
And lets say for example, that a new band comes out with a totally classic rock sound. I know a lot of people that would love to listen to new band with old-style sound like that. Would you tell them to stop "overly emphasizing" on Classic Rock too?
Just because its older doesn't mean people can't like it just as much as Pantera, Opeth, or any band."
Thank you. i couldnt have said it better.
Pantera - The definition of a "hard" sound, incredible riffs
Black Label Society - Southern Rock meets Metal, awesome Soloing
Guns N Roses - Rock with a little bit of Blues
Slayer - Gods of Thrash
Metallica - cause theyre Metallica
Trivium, Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy, Down, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Ozzy, Priest...
okay. when i posted that i was having a bad day. didnt get better. so, im sorry, i understand now where your coming from. so were cool
Hmm...my favorite bands are:
Guns N' Roses Velvet Revolver is goo too
Mettalica
Iron Maiden
Dragonforce
a bunch more
and even though they're not very muscically talented I like Linkin Park
I'd have to say (in no order at all):
Pink Floyd
Eric Clapton
GNR
Death
GWAR
Ozzy Osbourne
The Highwaymen (don't act so surprised)
Scorpions
Black Sabbath
Millencolin
Rancid (no wait...I hate Rancid, but I love the song Time Bomb)
If you've never heard any one of them, let me know and I'll tell you the songs I like by each band.
In no particular order:
Led Zeppelin - It's Zeppelin what else do I need to say...
Rage Against the Machine - Amazing thought provoking lyrics without being preachy over a kick as* sound created by one of the most original guitarists ever.
Guns N' Roses - My life has a GNR soundtrack... they have always been there through the good and the bad. Will always be one of my favorites.
The Rolling Stones - They've been around forever and are still going strong. Charlie Watts is just a cool mutha.
Metallica - Great riffs and just a great metal band. Probably my first real intro into metal.
Fleetwood Mac - Just a classic band...great songs with a lot of heart. Lindsey Buckingham is one of the greatest guitarists ever in my opinion.
Oasis - I just love them...Noel Gallagher is such a talented musician.
"Um ... possibly our first disagreement Rokchik! I have to admit their songs are catchy and they deserve their popularity, but I can't get past the fact that Noel is such a Jerk - really spoils it for me."
I hate Noel Gallagher.... especially for his mean, stupid attackes against the great phil collins.
The mean people in the call centers in india that hardly speak english just give me the runaround. Apparently they have a ,And i qoute, "special team of experts" working on my problem. yeah right.
I just got my 360 back from repairs. Yeah, I really suck at Gears of War now
Waaay to many to list, but to name a few
3 Inches of Blood ( from my hometown )
Atreyu
Children of Bodom
Demons & Wizards
From Autumn to Ashes
Iron Maiden
Hendrix
Silent Civilian
Pantera is my favorite band to listen to now. I've been listening to all their albums including live 101 proof. on my mp3 player. before, I liked everything about them except for the screaming, but now it's all coming together into something I cant get enough of... Although I didn't start listening to them until after Dimebag was killed, pure coincidence, he is an idol of mine now. If you havn't listened to 101 proof, then listen to it, then you'll see..... Man I wish someone could put together a badass riff inspired by Dimebag. That would make me even happier I have a subscription.
Children Of Bodom!
Alexi Laiho is my "guitar god" and he sings very well to me! And the songs are really good! I love the speed , the riffs and solos!
I have like 5 or 6 favourite bands that really stands out for me, so I guess I'll mention them here, in no particular order.
Opeth - Åkerfeldt is a musical genious, I just love the music because it's so beautiful, everything is perfect with them imo
Ulver - Garm might even be more of a musical genious than Åkerfeldt, and the fact that they've gone from black metal to experimental electronica and still sounds awesome makes me really admire them.
Katatonia - My favourite doom metal band, and also my favourite drpressive rock band, and they've made one of my favourite records ever, namely Brave Murder Day (with Åkerfeldt on vocals!)
Agalloch - Influenced by early Ulver and Katatonia, but still they do their thing, and the feeling in all their songs is awesome, and they innovate a lot without sounding boring or forced, I have no words.
Isis - Sludge/post metal when it's best.
Sigur Rós - Beautiful icelandic post rock, allthough they have their ups and downs, everything that isn't perfect is forgiven when listening to the ( ) album.
Some excellent bands mentioned here. I will list my top 5 bands and at the moment it's in no particular order.
In Flames - I had heard OF these for a while before i properly got into metal. I had heard one of their songs off of an internet movie actually and i instantly loved it, but i didn't really take it any further than that until a while later when i decided i was sick of listening to pop crap on the radio and wanted to get into my own music In Flames are the band that sprung to mind at the time and ever since i started listening to them i loved them. From their old stuff to new i love their riffing and rhythm stuff. Cloud connected is a good example of this. Also i love the melodic stuff they use and My Sweet Shadow was the song that made me decide finally that i wanted to play Guitar.
Children of Bodom - I've listened to this band for a while now but they never get boring. Alexi is a gret guitar player and his solos always seem to be something special. If i had to complain about COB it would have to be his vocals at times i think it can sound a bit bad but you get used to that and put up with it to listen to everything else because it's great. Obviously the most noticeable part about COB is the solo guitar stuff but i don't think the other band mates get enough credit.
Dark Tranquillity - A great band! Again sticking to the melodic death metal area which is my favourite style of metal (if anyone knows some really good melodic death metal bands let me know!) Love the riffing and the keyboard is kind of like the icing on the cake for this band it sounds great with it. And the vocals i think fits the band perfectly so they easily become one of my favourites. Having listened to their newest album released in April i believe it was a relief to hear they're sticking to their awesomeness.
Opeth - What a band! Opeth stuff seems so different to anything i've ever heard before and it's fantastic. Opeth totally blow me away and it's good to know that there are bands out there that can really make a difference and create different music. Opeth are an inspiration to me where guitar playing is concerned. I'm yet to hear a band like these
Killswitch Engage - I used to listen to these a lot and then stopped for a while and now really back into them. It's great KsE are one of those bands who really know how to play rhythm guitar properly and not just use nothing but power chords all the time like these crappy punk bands and stuff (no offense to anyone who likes punk)
So there's mine pretty much at the moment. I'm starting to get into stuff like Blind Guardian and Symphony X at the moment if anyone knows some great songs by them let me know also. Generally i'm really open to getting into new music so if you know any really good stuff then also let me know . Try not to get me into black or death metal though it probably won't work.
[attachment=1101:attachment]There are alot of great bands but my absolute favorits are
Rhapsody: I like them because of their nice melody and lucas amazing guitar solos
Blind Guardian: Who can not like Blind Guardian. I really like their fast playing and Andres nice soloriffs. and Hansis singing is amazing.
Heavenly: For you who havent listened to them should do it because this i metal at its best. very fast playing
and reaaly heavy.
Nightwish: I really like their slow songs with emppus slow guitar solos. To bad that tarja has left the band but i thjink that the new singer Annete Olzon will fill the hole nicely.
Hammerfall: They have very great lyrics and and solos.
Axenstar: This is a power metal band from sweden and i really like their guitar licks and melodys
Their are some other bands that i listened to but theese are the ones i like the most
EXCELLENT Choices, Especially with Blind Guardian
Does anybody here wrote Motorhead?? It's a legend for me too... I like Lemmy's voice, it's so 'unsmoked'
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