Bands that everyone loves ... but you hate

[ConanTL]

This thread is about bands that everyone seems to love (or those that get rave reviews) but you can't stand.

I for one can't stand Iron Maiden. Even though I don't think they are that bad, I don't see any reason for critical acclaim or a huge fan base. I just find their music boring and I've given both the popular tunes (Hallowed be thy Name, Two Minutes to Midnight,...) and their not so popular tunes a chance and have found nothing that interests me. Just my opinion though ...

So what about the rest of you?

[Triisomy21]

ac/dc...I hate all hair metal bands but they are by far the most annoying to me. I just hate the lead singers voice.

[Face Plant]

Pearl Jam, nobody ever says bad things about them. I tried to like em I really did but I just don't.

[JustinJJ]

The Mars Volta

Before the flames begin let me explain myself. I think the band has the potential to be great. There is a lot of talent in the band, but to me that talent is not being used to its full potential. The songs that I have listened too seem too reliant on computer effects. Of course that's just my opinion and I haven't listened to much of their songs. I need to listen to more songs to make an accurate generalization of the band. But that's what I think of so far.

[Mr. Pelicula]

This thread is about bands that everyone seems to love (or those that get rave reviews) but you can't stand.

I for one can't stand Iron Maiden. Even though I don't think they are that bad, I don't see any reason for critical acclaim or a huge fan base. I just find their music boring and I've given both the popular tunes (Hallowed be thy Name, Two Minutes to Midnight,...) and their not so popular tunes a chance and have found nothing that interests me. Just my opinion though ...



ac/dc...I hate all hair metal bands but they are by far the most annoying to me. I just hate the lead singers voice.

You have dissed my top two favorite bands of all time. Conan, I'll accept your opinion thanks to your reasoning. I disagree, but that's what an opinions for.

But you, Triisomy, AC/DC aren't even a "Hair Metal" band, so you lost all of my reasoning due to lack of information.


As for bands everyone likes, I can't name a certain answer because every one of my classes have different tastes.

But in third period, two guys love Cradle of Filth. I listened to them and thought it was shit. So I'll say that.

[BrainStew]

The Mars Volta

Before the flames begin let me explain myself. I think the band has the potential to be great. There is a lot of talent in the band, but to me that talent is not being used to its full potential. The songs that I have listened too seem too reliant on computer effects. Of course that's just my opinion and I haven't listened to much of their songs. I need to listen to more songs to make an accurate generalization of the band. But that's what I think of so far.
Yes, I agree.

also:
Muse and Pink Floyd

[temp100]

This thread is about bands that everyone seems to love (or those that get rave reviews) but you can't stand.

I for one can't stand Iron Maiden. Even though I don't think they are that bad, I don't see any reason for critical acclaim or a huge fan base. I just find their music boring and I've given both the popular tunes (Hallowed be thy Name, Two Minutes to Midnight,...) and their not so popular tunes a chance and have found nothing that interests me. Just my opinion though ...

So what about the rest of you?

Haha Iron Maiden is my 2nd fav band. I accept your opinion. Did you try listening to their poppier songs first like Run the the Hills and Can I Play With Madness? That is usually a good starting block.
Also it helps if you "appreciate" Steve's awesome basswork and Bruce's amazing vocals. Also they're a much better band live. Especially when they're playing the Trooper live and they have 3 guitarists + the bassist all at once. That is purely awesome. But yeah, I do accept your opinion lol.

[JarOfFlies]

The Killers.

They're just a really boring, bland band.

[ZX-6RR]

AC/DC. I've tried to listen to them, but, just can't see what's so God damned good about them.

Also, the Spice Girls at the time, even though I wanted to bone every last one of them.

[troutflosser]

I really can't stand listening to Metallica, they just don't appeal to me.

Before you flame me, remember the point of this thread.

[tophizzle]

Dream Theater

Prog. Metal = Suck.

[piggyman18]

I really dislike the early Beatles. A lot of their newer stuff is excellent, and it's impossible for anyone to entirely hate the Beatles with their extreme variety. But most of their older albums are the same sounding, cheesy love songs.

[XxMASTARRONxX]

Radio Head, I dont hate them, I just dont like them. I tried giving them a chance so many times, bought a few albums, but Im just not satisfied.

[troutflosser]

Radio Head, I dont hate them, I just dont like them. I tried giving them a chance so many times, bought a few albums, but Im just not satisfied.
I disagree, but they are kind of an aquired taste. You either like 'em or you don't.

For me another band is The Shins. I mean, they're good, but not THAT good.

[XxMASTARRONxX]

I disagree, but they are kind of an aquired taste. You either like 'em or you don't.



Exactly why I posted on this thread, because You and a of of people like them, but I simply DONT.

[JarOfFlies]

I respect Radiohead, but I don't like them at all.

[Dork1102]

i dont really like the killers either!

[Sublime]

G-unit and the kids from my school all love this band called O.A.R i think there terrible,

[Big Van Vader]

I hate all rap, which a large number of people with bad tastes love.

I hate the rolling Stones, and i hate Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin has some decent stuff, but i cant stand the lead singer's voice, absolute shit.

Nirvana and Pearl Jam suck

Aerosmith sucks

The Who arent that good, although i dont hate them.

Bon Jovi sucks, what fags, Twisted Sister looks more manly then these fags do.

Prince sucks, what a fag. Im a fan of 80s music for the most part and i hate Prince and Bon Jovi, and Van Halen, Van Halen sucks, they onlly got like 2 good songs.

Velvet Revolver sucks, no good songs at all. Dont understand their appeal.

Motley Crue sucks.

[Frostdaddy]

Pink Floyd and Led Zepplin just don't appeal to me. I've given them a listen and it doesn't do it for me.

[paintballphreak]

I don't understand why people love Metallica so much. They really aren't that good at all.

[Baneofevil3]

I don't like Dream Theater. Sure, they're talented, but in my opinion, the lead singer's voice sounds terrible, and their songs lack the melodies I seek.

I'm not going to listen to something I don't like just because it takes skill to play it.

[Disgustipated]

I don't like Dream Theater. Sure, they're talented, but in my opinion, the lead singer's voice sounds terrible, and their songs lack the melodies I seek.

I'm not going to listen to something I don't like just because it takes skill to play it.

I've never heard a band with more melody, but whatever, everyone has their own opinion. I also disagree with what others said about The Mars Volta. Not all of their songs rely on "computer effects". JustinJJ, I know you said you've only heard some of their songs, so you should definitely hear more.

[Mr. Pelicula]

I hate all rap, which a large number of people with bad tastes love.

I hate the rolling Stones, and i hate Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin has some decent stuff, but i cant stand the lead singer's voice, absolute shit.

Nirvana and Pearl Jam suck

Aerosmith sucks

The Who arent that good, although i dont hate them.

Bon Jovi sucks, what fags, Twisted Sister looks more manly then these fags do.

Prince sucks, what a fag. Im a fan of 80s music for the most part and i hate Prince and Bon Jovi, and Van Halen, Van Halen sucks, they onlly got like 2 good songs.

Velvet Revolver sucks, no good songs at all. Dont understand their appeal.

Motley Crue sucks.

Wow. You're not really heavy on rock, are you? Yet you love ZZ Top, so um....

hmm......

[MalYoung]

Probably Pink Floyd for me, I mean, they are a great band, but I just cant get into them

[BrainStew]

Radio Head, I dont hate them, I just dont like them. I tried giving them a chance so many times, bought a few albums, but Im just not satisfied.
I'll second that.

[Big Van Vader]

Wow. You're not really heavy on rock, are you? Yet you love ZZ Top, so um....

hmm......

I sure as hell am a fan of rock, just not a fan of sucky rock that for some reason most other people think is incredible, like Van Halen, "Jump", "Panama"?? What garbage. I would also say that if i had to pick a genre of music as my favorite, itd be classic rock. Yet, i hate Aerosmith, Rollling Stones, and Zeppelin. I just dont understand how those bands are so huge. Dont think i ever will. Stones downright suck, Zeppelin has an annying as hell horrible lead singer, and Aerosmith has way too many shitty songs, Dude looks like a lady? Give me a fucking break.

I have picky tastes id say, but i definitely am a fan of rock.

[Mr. Pelicula]

I sure as hell am a fan of rock, just not a fan of sucky rock that for some reason most other people think is incredible, like Van Halen, "Jump", "Panama"?? What garbage. I would also say that if i had to pick a genre of music as my favorite, itd be classic rock. Yet, i hate Aerosmith, Rollling Stones, and Zeppelin. I just dont understand how those bands are so huge. Dont think i ever will. Stones downright suck, Zeppelin has an annying as hell horrible lead singer, and Aerosmith has way too many shitty songs, Dude looks like a lady? Give me a fucking break.

I have picky tastes id say, but i definitely am a fan of rock.

Fair enough. I'm just trying to understand why you hated certain bands.

On the Van Halen side, if "Jump" and "Panama" are the only songs you're judging by, you might want to travel back further than 1984.

Same thing with Aerosmith. Go back to at least Pump.

Everything else is just your opinion, so I'll just leave it at that.

Note: If you could name bands that you do like, please let me know.

[Wurby Tictoc]

Metallica. They are the baseball of the music industry, the ones who always end up alienating their fanbase.

Another one is U2. I'll admit they were good 20 years ago but for as long as I can remember they've sucked. They're self-righteous and egotistical.

[Mount_Happy]

U2 for sure, i dont know how these assholes manage to sell so many records, Sunday Bloody Sunday was their good stuff. I like songs like Electrical Storm and Lemon but their more recent stuff is shitty and annoying yet people still fall for it.

[Big Van Vader]

Fair enough. I'm just trying to understand why you hated certain bands.

On the Van Halen side, if "Jump" and "Panama" are the only songs you're judging by, you might want to travel back further than 1984.

Same thing with Aerosmith. Go back to at least Pump.

Everything else is just your opinion, so I'll just leave it at that.

Note: If you could name bands that you do like, please let me know.

I was just using those two as examples of some of Van Halens worst, i know they have other shit, but thats just what it is, shit. Aerosmith same thing.

And id say i like ZZ TOP, Motorhead, Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, and Rob Zombie. Think those are the only bands that have more then 2-3 songs that i like. Like i said, im picky. Blue Oyster Cult, Credence Clearwater Revival, also have sseveral good songs. Other than that, i dont think i really like any bands. Any other songs i like are from bands that have no other tunes that are hits with me.

[sparrky]

whoever said dream theater, i hate you.

i would say
metallica
ac/dc
any and all hardcore bands.
slipknot also all shitmetal bands
nirvana
rob zombie
led zeppelin

[Kenyan]

ac/dc ( hate the voice, everything else is good)
all country ( i live in a farming commuinty, still hate country though :insane: )
nickelback, simple plan, ashlee simpson, lindsay lohan, good charolette. and many more

[ConanTL]

You have dissed my top two favorite bands of all time. Conan, I'll accept your opinion thanks to your reasoning. I disagree, but that's what an opinions for.

But you, Triisomy, AC/DC aren't even a "Hair Metal" band, so you lost all of my reasoning due to lack of information.


As for bands everyone likes, I can't name a certain answer because every one of my classes have different tastes.

But in third period, two guys love Cradle of Filth. I listened to them and thought it was shit. So I'll say that.

You got back at me :p For some reason Cradle of Filth is my second favorite band :insane:

[s3xyjesus]

Eminem, G Unit, Green Day

[stevib]

stop with the " i respect the band, they are great, but they are shit" shit. you either like em or you dont. theyre not that great if you dont like em now arent they?

but i have to say the killers, rooster, razorlight, and the libertines.

all complete wank

[Dickweed]

I hate all rap, which a large number of people with bad tastes love.

I hate the rolling Stones, and i hate Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin has some decent stuff, but i cant stand the lead singer's voice, absolute shit.

Nirvana and Pearl Jam suck

Aerosmith sucks

The Who arent that good, although i dont hate them.

Bon Jovi sucks, what fags, Twisted Sister looks more manly then these fags do.

Prince sucks, what a fag. Im a fan of 80s music for the most part and i hate Prince and Bon Jovi, and Van Halen, Van Halen sucks, they onlly got like 2 good songs.

Velvet Revolver sucks, no good songs at all. Dont understand their appeal.

Motley Crue sucks.

i am completely dumbfucked. can you please explain in more detail why you hate bands that have influenced and shaped modern rock. im not gonna say you cant have an opinion but have one that makes some sense man. you say you like 80's music but you say that you hate most of the bands that were mainstream during the 80's. as for velvet revolver, have you ever listen to contraband. not just 1 or 2 tracks but the whole thing.

for me id say i hate rap.

[Stupified]

I really dislike Beck, Weezer, The Mars Volta, Mudvayne, Slipknot, ICP, Green Day, Audioslave, and U2. :insane: :)

[Ramms+ein1088]

Slipknot.......omg i fuckin dispise the.

[More Toast]

I used to be a fan of Metallica but they really just started to get annoying. I saw their movie "Some Kind of Monster" and realized they're all a bunch of whiney, money hungry, washed up stars. Not to mention all the new songs are even more boring and repetative than their older ones.

Now I'm not really into ANY punk rock band. For me those bands are for the people too lazy to search for a band they actually like, so they just listen to their generic faceless bands.

To be specific, i don't like Good Charlotte, Yellow Card, Blink 182, Sum 41 or anything like them.

[Manfred Mann]

Metallica.

[johnnycupcakes]

metallica

system of a down

slipknot

britney spears (why is she still making videos? your washed up and pregnent)

Cake

Coheed and Cambria

and Taking Back Sunday

[whereismymind]

Audioslave, Jet, The mars volta and Dream Theatre(I cant stand prog rock),the new stuff by U2, the new stuff by Beck, a huge amount of indie bands, Motley Crew, Bon Jovi.

[ILikeToMoveIt]

Slipknot = Emo motherfuckers.
GreenDay = Fags.


uhhh and AC/DC their okay , just people make it seem like their god.

[/Tilt/]

Slipknot = Emo motherfuckers.
GreenDay = Fags.


uhhh and AC/DC their okay , just people make it seem like their god.
There are so many things wrong with this post, it makes me cry on the inside.

Slipknot is certainly not emo, but I agree. They do still suck.

Green Day are fags? This comes from someone with a Franz Ferdinand avatar. Go listen to Basket Case or something, and when you are remarking about how good it is, you will realize that they are the same Green Day.

AC/DC is a bit more than ok. Gods? Nah, but pretty damn close.

[k_tull88]

Rush. The only album by them that I liked was Permanent Waves, otherwise I just never really liked them.

Another is Meatloaf, never liked him actually (except in Fight Club :D).

[johnnycupcakes]

Rush. The only album by them that I liked was Permanent Waves, otherwise I just never really liked them.

Another is Meatloaf, never liked him actually (except in Fight Club :D).


wierd cause im playing fight club right now on xbox....well, when im not pissed at it for beating me all the time.

[Mr. Pelicula]

There are so many things wrong with this post, it makes me cry on the inside.

Slipknot is certainly not emo, but I agree. They do still suck.

Green Day are fags? This comes from someone with a Franz Ferdinand avatar. Go listen to Basket Case or something, and when you are remarking about how good it is, you will realize that they are the same Green Day.

AC/DC is a bit more than ok. Gods? Nah, but pretty damn close.

Green Day are fags.

[Armed&Angry]

Slipknot I FUCKING HATE Slipknot, and the Beastie Boys I was never really into any of their songs. Tupac as well sorry every wannabe gangster out there.

[ToxicZero]

shit i got a list....

The Killers
Simple Plan
Good charolatte
New Found Glory

and a few others....>_>

[Big Van Vader]

i am completely dumbfucked. can you please explain in more detail why you hate bands that have influenced and shaped modern rock. im not gonna say you cant have an opinion but have one that makes some sense man. you say you like 80's music but you say that you hate most of the bands that were mainstream during the 80's. as for velvet revolver, have you ever listen to contraband. not just 1 or 2 tracks but the whole thing.

for me id say i hate rap.

Prince, Van Halen, Motely Crue, and Bon Jovi are mainstream, which just shows how much mainstream opinion can suck. Those bands are horribly annoying. I dont like bands just cuz they are mainstream or influential, i dont like a song just because of the band that made it. If it sucks it sucks. If a band has a high number of songs that are just boring to listen to or downright suck, and have few songs that blow me away, then i hate that band. Aerosmith, Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, all these bands are like that. And ive heard a lot of Velvet Revolver, nothing interesting in the least.

How does my opinion not make sense? Your view is the type of mainstream bullshit im talking about. People just cant accept that a guy doesnt like Aerosmith or Zeppelin, or that he is fond of lots of 80s music but hates Bon Jovi and Prince. I dont think it makes sense that those bands are as big and well liked as they are. I dont understand how basically any music from the last 10 years has gained a fan base. None of that makes sense, why doesnt the popular opinion start being one that makes some sense.

And Modern rock sucks by the way. I dont see how bands such as Zeppelin have influenced it, as Zeppelin does have some decent songs, and some quality ones, i simply just cant stand the lead singer's annoying ass voice. Put somebody like Lemmy Killmeister from Motorhead as the lead in Led Zeppelin and ill instantly become a fan, or someone else with a voice that doesnt suck.

[gilead89]

It just has to be said again:
Slipknot(the epitome of what went wrong with metal)
ICP
In Flames
Lamb of God
(the last two because I hate the singers so very, very much)
All Metallica after Black Album(black album is even pushing it)

[guest2005]

i can't stand metallica.. and i dont' know if this next one really counts as a band but alot of people like them so w/e i hate U2 they just piss me off

[ypsidan04]

In Flames
Lamb of God
(the last two because I hate the singers so very, very much)

Same here

Beastie Boys, Weezer, Beck, CKY, Theory of a Deadman, Aerosmith (dont hate them, but I dont see why they're so big)

Everything I've ever heard from Slipknot, except Vermillion part 2 and Duality, I hate.

Meatloaf
Cake
Bon Jovi
The Cure
New Found Glory
Cradle of Filth
Interpol

Britney Spears, et. al. goes without saying
Pearl Jam suck

Velvet Revolver sucks, no good songs at all. Dont understand their appeal.


Crazytalk.

[se7en777]

I would have to say..

-Green Day (after Good Riddance, of course)

-The Beatles (respect their influence, hate their music)

-Led Zeppelin (haven't listened to everything, but i have never gotten into it)

-My Chemical Romance (too much like The Used)

-Maroon 5 (omfg, words cannot desribe how badly i would like to beat the living shit out of their lead singer)

-Linkin Park (most of the music is Computer Generated..)

-Bright Eyes (it's kind of annoying music to me)

[ypsidan04]

My Chemical Romance (too much like The Used)

They're cool with me, but I understand. I don't like Hawthorne Heights (add that to the list) b/c they sound just like Story of the Year.

-Linkin Park (most of the music is Computer Generated..)

It's not computer generated. It's Joseph Hahn on an electric keyboard, or just scratching. And then there's mixing on a computer I suppose, but many people do that. I think that's a good addition and the one thing that makes them pretty unique.

[Wurby Tictoc]

The Cure
What the fuck? You like Linkin Park but hate the Cure? NOBODY hates the Cure. You might as well say you hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers while you're at it. Jesus Christ.

Also I want to add Nirvana to my list. I just don't see what all the fuss is about them. They're boring.

[tophizzle]

What the fuck? You like Linkin Park but hate the Cure? NOBODY hates the Cure. You might as well say you hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers while you're at it. Jesus Christ.

Also I want to add Nirvana to my list. I just don't see what all the fuss is about them. They're boring.

I don't like The Cure. Except in that one South Park whit Barbra Sriesand and the triangles and like Robert Smith and Sydney Portier and then Robert Smith is all flying around and the little asian news dude is all "ROOOOOBAT SMIIIIIF, ROOOOOBAT SMIIIIIF" and they beat Mecha-Striesand's ass down and then he like walks away over the mountains.

Moral of the story: Cool people hate The Cure, because the 80's were a desolate time for music.

[ypsidan04]

What the fuck? You like Linkin Park but hate the Cure? NOBODY hates the Cure. You might as well say you hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers while you're at it. Jesus Christ.

Also I want to add Nirvana to my list. I just don't see what all the fuss is about them. They're boring.

The guys voice I don't like. And then he goes and writes lyrics like this song on the Apocalypse soundtrack. :banghead:

"I dont want you anywhere near me, I dont want you anywhere near me, get your fucking...." :wtf: A 13 year old could have wrote that. It sounds even stupider with a British accent.

http://flashenhanced.com/residentevil/resident_evil.htm

And make no mistake, not including their 80's crap, the Chili Peppers rule.

[se7en777]

Gotta add Muse.

and Yellowcard.

[joekickass]

Must....Kill....Hawthorne..... Heights..... I really don't see what people could possibly like about them. They whine... then scream.... I mean I like people to show emotion in music (it's what the whole personal level of it is all about) but these emo and screamo kids are just being melodramatic. And these Hawthorne Heights kids are screaming and whining about wat? A girl? Get over it or write a decent, non-whiney song about it.

[johnnycupcakes]

What the fuck? You like Linkin Park but hate the Cure? NOBODY hates the Cure. You might as well say you hate the Red Hot Chili Peppers while you're at it. Jesus Christ.

Also I want to add Nirvana to my list. I just don't see what all the fuss is about them. They're boring.

awww...linkin park.

[piggyman18]

And make no mistake, not including their 80's crap, the Chili Peppers rule.

Their 80s stuff is better than their ought's stuff.

[tophizzle]

Their 80s stuff is better than their ought's stuff.

Pig, don't mess with 'em, he's a Godsmack fan.

[johnnycupcakes]

Pig, don't mess with 'em, he's a Godsmack fan.


uh oooooooooooohhhhhhh.......

hes "metal", watch out.

[bono_b]

can i point out to you obviously blind people...it's bands you hate...not bands you haven't got into or don't like some of their stuff...you can't like a band's album and then say you hate them. For me I don't actually hate much..except for guns and roses I dont like ANY of their music and same with ACDC....and yet I accept and really enjoy almost every other rock/metal band to have hit for the past 30years

[ypsidan04]

Their 80s stuff is better than their ought's stuff.

You don't appreciate By The Way because you don't like the road they've traveled down. I do. It's that simple. As someone said in the System thread, every good band goes through an evolution (and bands like Linkin Park, who haven't, yet, get blasted for not doing so). Sure that's going to alienate some long time fans, but most fans will accept it, and new fans will jump on the bandwagon who didn't like what they used to do.
awww...linkin park.

No. People who hate their parents listen to Linkin Park. People with no friends (or people who just got dumped) listen to Evanescence. ;) <--- and its too bad that I've never met any of those people. I could fix one or both problems. Anything to help out a fan of Ev. :)

[Face Plant]

i hate you. they are my fave band. ever.

Ha ha its funny how people get all indignant when you don't like their favorite band, sad really. I've seen some bands I like on this thread but music is a subjective thing so I don't judge.

If you don't like something you don't like something. Sometimes you can't explain it, you just don't.

Let me add to the list Queens of the Stoneage. I never could figure out the fuss over these guys. Doesn't Josh Homme look like Craig Kilbourne?

[Wurby Tictoc]

Let me add to the list Queens of the Stoneage. I never could figure out the fuss over these guys. Doesn't Josh Homme look like Craig Kilbourne?
I noticed he sorta looks like a red-headed Elvis. But he IS dating that hot goth chick from the Distillers, so give him credit for that. ;)

[floydheadnumba1]

Yes, I agree.

also:
Muse and Pink Floyd
Whoa Whoa Whoa WHoa! Even hearing just a few of their songs, you have to see the talent.

[piggyman18]

Whoa Whoa Whoa WHoa! Even hearing just a few of their songs, you have to see the talent.

Title of thread: bands that eveyone loves but you hate.

What he did: posted a band that everyone loves that he doesn't like. I don't see what the big problem is here.

[floydheadnumba1]

Title of thread: bands that eveyone loves but you hate.

What he did: posted a band that everyone loves that he doesn't like. I don't see what the big problem is here.
Notice the quote from his original post.

[Shiznit93]

I don't know if anyone have posted this yet, but Good Charlot.
My god they suck, but everybody I know loves them.

[killerclown]

I would probably say Rancid. I don't know if many people like them here, but I just don't like them. Also, before I didn't like Burzum just because I heard the intro to "Key to the Gate". After I listened some more, they became more appealing to me. In Flames is also on there. It may have just been the songs I heard, but it sounded exactly like that crap on MTV.

Then again, you can easily change my mind. Just make me listen to it long enough. I have a very wide range in my taste in music.

[ypsidan04]

Title of thread: bands that eveyone loves but you hate.

What he did: posted a band that everyone loves that he doesn't like. I don't see what the big problem is here.

The big problem is your avatar. :censor:

Sorry, couldn't resist. :)

[droogsteve]

Radiohead- Whinier than a pair of cheap brake shoes. Never understood why people like them.

Red Hot Chili Peppers- Not bad in the 80's. Now they are teh suck.


Audioslave- Soundgarden = good. Rage Against the Machine = good.

Soundgarden + Rage Against the Machine = shit.

Cornell moans his way through every song and Morello seems like he's asleep.

[ypsidan04]

Morello seems like he's asleep.

Have you checked out the solo on "Out of Exile" yet? (the song). And in "Be Yourself", he sounds just like he did in "Bulls On Parade" - that "wow,wow,wow,wow", I dont know why people are knocking that song... :wtf:

http://www.myspace.com/audioslave

Even if they are sleepy and whiny, they're still in the top few percent of their peers.

But that's just how I see it. And I'm sure you're more familiar with Rage and Soundgarden than I am, and thus can make a more objective comparison.

[Caacrinolass]

Guns N Roses. I just dont like glam really.
A lot of the new shit stuff, Blink, Good Charlotte etc. I just dont get whats special about these.

Dont quite hate them either, but Pink Floyd never appealed to me somehow.

[scott_man_25]

i really dislike greenday. everyone is obsessed with them where i live but i think they suck

[Mount_Happy]

Guns N Roses. I just dont like glam really.
HUAHAHAHA! :icon_rofl

oh yea, GNR is so glam, honestly, you cant tell me youve heard the entire Appetite For Destruction album and still call them glam, thats the stupidest thing ive ever heard :lol:

[Caacrinolass]

Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child O' Mine...

Yeah I pretty much still say the same actually.

[Mr. Pelicula]

Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, Sweet Child O' Mine...

Yeah I pretty much still say the same actually.

Mount Happy said the entire album, not just the pop songs that everyone knows about.

And for safe measure, add Use Your Illusion I and II, and then see what you think.

[Caacrinolass]

I can but listen to more, though I fear it would pain me to do so. The thing so many people who rave about this band do rave about these very commercial and quite frankly poor tracks.

[Mr. Pelicula]

Try giving songs like "Nighttrain", "You Could Be Mine", "Right Next Door To Hell" and "Perfect Crime" a go.


Most people who say they love Guns N Roses, then go and name those three songs as their favorites can't really be loving Guns N Roses.

[esruC]

Ooh! Slipknot! I only like Duality only a little bit. I'll probably get my ass totally kicked! Oh well, Slipknot sux!

[-Verifist-]

Alexisonfire : I mean, what's with the screaming? I tried seeing how it was supposed to "express emotion". I just don't see how it goes with the song. The constant yelling just doesn't fit in.

Raised fist : I don't know if many of you heard it, but I had some friends who listened to it on my football team. I really don't know why because in my opinion, their music sucks. :thud: It just doesn't appeal to me. I tried to get into it, just doesn't work.

[illdawg]

eminem d12 there fags

[floydheadnumba1]

eminem d12 there fags
No one here likes them at all.

[lord_mugatu]

It's creed for me, Love the music but the guys voice just annoys me for some reason.

[PotIsYourFriend]

People post bands they don't like and get asked why because they like them.. It's called being HUMAN...... Just post yours and move on........

[grasica]

Everyone seems to love Chingy for some crazy damn reason, but he's just...just..horrible. As for the killers, I wasn't crazy about the first few songs, but then when "Smile Like You Mean It" was on the radio, it wasn't all that bad, but in another one of their songs I get annoyed every time they say Febuary instead of February. Grrr *steam rises from my ears* :censor:

[Solaris]

Franz Ferdinand. They're pretty big, and always on the radio. I just can't appreciate them.

There are some other bands, but they've been mostly mentioned already.

[Matt_7]

AAARRRGGGHHHHH 50 CENT!, SOME ONE SHOOT HIM AGAIN, MAKE IT 10 TIME, NICE ROUND NUMBER! :banghead:
(not really, not him, just the irritating ''music'') :banghead:

do you really need all that muscle anyway.... :insane:


ahhh, opinion, it there anything else that would start a fight faster? : :rolleyes:

[ConanTL]

I'll add another one to my list, that i can't stand: NIGHTWISH

:sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

Extremely coma inducing music.

[mech_rabbit]

metallica, ac/dc, queen, the killers, led zepplin
I hate mettalica so much that I had free tickets to sanitarium a couple years back and didn't use them because they suck so hardcore

[-Verifist-]

metallica, ac/dc, queen, the killers, led zepplin
I hate mettalica so much that I had free tickets to sanitarium a couple years back and didn't use them because they suck so hardcore

Shoulda sold them to someone. :(

[mech_rabbit]

well my friend was like "come with me and you'll get a free ticket" I said no so she took her dad, lol

[paranoia]

I used to like ACDC but it got to repeditive for my tastes, Led Zepplin, U2 and everything else that's Rap or Emo or Punk.

[slipknot666]

It seems that all these "punks" like Simple Plan and Good Charlotte. But they blow. Along with My Chemical Romance, The Used, Taking Back Sunday and plenty others.

[guitarguy]

I can not stand rap, all there biggest names sing about the exact same bloody thing, none of it requires thought or talent make. for example 50 cent.

[slipknot666]

I can not stand rap, all there biggest names sing about the exact same bloody thing, none of it requires thought to make.
plus ludacris just came out with "his" song chopped with instrumental from austin powers and raps about Goldmember. First of all every rap beat IS stolen from somebody. Second of all hes making a song about a movie that came out 3 years ago!

[liquid jesus]

i would have to say pink floyd i could never get why so many people love them they never did anything for me and U2 i never saw what was so great about them either.

others to add to the list.

Rolling stones

aerosmith

the who

the killers

[MoDilly]

stop with the " i respect the band, they are great, but they are shit" shit. you either like em or you dont. theyre not that great if you dont like em now arent they?

You obvioulsy have no knowledge about music or the talent it takes to write, play, and perform music do you? Not that it's a bad thing, you're just right there with the other 90% of people on this earth who like to listen to music but don't appreciate it for what it really is.

A band can be talented, meaning the people who play the instruments are great at the instruments and they know music, but it's easy to not like a bands music even if their talented. For example, I think Dream Theater is one of the most talented bands in the last 20 years, however, I only like about 5 of their songs. I can't stand the rest of their music, it takes a certain taste to love it. I mean just listen to your logic..."theyre not that great if you dont like em now arent they?", how does someone's opinion of something make it suck or not suck? Thats the stupidest thing I've ever heard... :censor:

Oh and back on topic, I fucking hate the Deftones. They write the most offkey music I've ever heard (although they are talented, and at least they're original). I also hate Pearl Jam, Eddies voice is like nails on a chalkboard to me. And Guns N' Roses is easily the worst band of all time for obvious reasons, if i have to list them for you, you need to rethink your view's on the beautiful art of music.

[chickenlips]

The Streets, that Mike Skinner is just a useless c*nt

&


Oasis.........christ when are people gonna realize that they had one good debut album, an ok second album and then everything they have done since is so shit its unbearable. Thats why they rely on their old tracks so much, no progression, no growing up and acting like f*cking adults. Manc scum.

end.

[TurbulenceXM]

Simple Plan. Why does everyone I know like them. All they sing about is how their life sucks. It fuckin annoying

[ypsidan04]

I get annoyed every time they say Febuary instead of February. Grrr *steam rises from my ears* :censor:

That's a minor offense compared to "Uno, Dos, Trace, Catorce!" :rolleyes: < that's 14, folks!

I'll add another one to my list, that i can't stand: NIGHTWISH

:sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping: :sleeping:

Extremely coma inducing music.

That's just an aquired taste. Trust me. A year ago, I would have agreed with you.

[Ray]

Manc scum.

end.
Woah, you can be sure a wholleeee world of shit is comming your way.

[Honkey_Donkey]

ac/dc...I hate all hair metal bands but they are by far the most annoying to me. I just hate the lead singers voice.
AC/DC is hair metal? When did this happen? Last time I checked, they were rock. Holy shit where have I been....

MoDilly, you say it best...GnR is one of the worst bands of all time. Slash is good but Axl is a whiny bitchtard.

I'd have to go with The Mars Volta. Hate em. And that's just one on my list. I could go on for hours.

[JamSessions]

I really hate hoobastank :shout:

[rammer67]

My chemical Romance. my ears hurt when heard them but alot of people like them.

[JamSessions]

I think My Chemical Romance is okay. I don't really like many of their songs..actually the only song of theirs I like is "Im not okay"


:sleeping:

[MoDilly]

AC/DC is hair metal? When did this happen? Last time I checked, they were rock. Holy shit where have I been....

MoDilly, you say it best...GnR is one of the worst bands of all time. Slash is good but Axl is a whiny bitchtard.

I'd have to go with The Mars Volta. Hate em. And that's just one on my list. I could go on for hours.

At least mars volta's songs have meaning and depth, and their band has a ridiculously mind blowing amount of talent, unlike GnR.

[PsiRedEye22]

I fucking hate all of that grunting death metal shit. Every last band that is part of this genre, I hate. Alot. Whoever can listen to that horrible vocal style is either really stupid or really satanic.

[ypsidan04]

I fucking hate all of that grunting death metal shit. Every last band that is part of this genre, I hate. Alot. Whoever can listen to that horrible vocal style is either really stupid or really satanic.

Agreed. If they can't actually get a singer who can sing like in System of a Down or Mudvayne, they can take their metal music and shove it. :shout:

[Kellenator]

I fucking hate all of that grunting death metal shit. Every last band that is part of this genre, I hate. Alot. Whoever can listen to that horrible vocal style is either really stupid or really satanic.Most of the time, the only thing I can't stand about death metal is the vocals. I like harsh vocals from time to time but not growling.

[MoDilly]

Most of the time, the only thing I can't stand about death metal is the vocals. I like harsh vocals from time to time but not growling.

What about the amazingly boring and redundant power chords played in 8th and 16th notes only? That shit gets old after about 30 seconds... :sleeping:

[sparrky]

At least mars volta's songs have meaning and depth, and their band has a ridiculously mind blowing amount of talent, unlike GnR.
if you think the mars volta has talent. listen to dream theater, it will blow the mars volta out your ass.

i really can't stand nirvana anymore. SO overrated.
also shit bands like mudvayne or whatever the fuck.
o yeah any and all "hardcore" bands

[Disgustipated]

if you think the mars volta has talent. listen to dream theater, it will blow the mars volta out your ass.

i really can't stand nirvana anymore. SO overrated.
also shit bands like mudvayne or whatever the fuck.
o yeah any and all "hardcore" bands

Man. You really must like Dream Theater because you post about them all the time (they are even in your signature), which is awesome because they are one of my favorite bands (ironically, so is The Mars Volta). They indeed have all around talent. LaBrie is an excellent singer and has great range, Portnot is an amazing drummer, Petrucci is a guitar god, Myung is an excellent bassist, and Rudess is a great keyboard/piano player who makes great melodies.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Prince!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Captain Kirk]

U2, Coldplay, Korn, Slipknot loads of shit

[ypsidan04]

has a ridiculously mind blowing amount of talent, unlike GnR.

I can't stand Axl Rose.

But Slash? Matt Sorum? No talent? :lol:



And add to the list John Mayer. He's cool for appearing on Chappelle's Show, but he oughta be shot by Wayne Brady for doing "Daughters" and "Your Body Is A Wonderland". :sleeping:

[EastrnPacific]

Led Zepplin
Rolling Stones

Both are composed entirely of hack. Well, I guess not so much LZ, but when taken in context with modern music, their tunes are so-so. Not in align at all with the hype.

[Mr. Pelicula]

Led Zepplin
Rolling Stones

Both are composed entirely of hack. Well, I guess not so much LZ, but when taken in context with modern music, their tunes are so-so. Not in align at all with the hype.


Their music blows the shit out of most modern bands today. And that's a fact.

[reggie jax]

Queen.

Why? Cause they suck, that's why.

^^had to add that shit cause saying "Queen." isn't long enough..

[x raided]

im a huge rap fan but wen it comes to rock music cuz i listen to it a little i like
System of a Down and stuff like that. and some of them anarchy groups like deak kennedy's and anti flag.

so im not to sure who hates um or loves them but i like them.

[reggie jax]

you should listen to rage against the machine

[x raided]

ill check them out , i heard of them never really listened to it though.

[liquid jesus]

I can't stand Axl Rose.

But Slash? Matt Sorum? No talent? :lol:



And add to the list John Mayer. He's cool for appearing on Chappelle's Show, but he oughta be shot by Wayne Brady for doing "Daughters" and "Your Body Is A Wonderland". :sleeping:



those songs suck ass but listen to room for squares minus your body is a wonderland and that cd is amazing.

[strikeandburn]

Bob Dylan -_- i can't get into the guy

[JustinJJ]

if you think the mars volta has talent. listen to dream theater, it will blow the mars volta out your ass.

i really can't stand nirvana anymore. SO overrated.
also shit bands like mudvayne or whatever the fuck.
o yeah any and all "hardcore" bands

^ 100% truth. When I first heard of Dream Theater, I thought it was going to be a lot like the Mars Volta, but they are so much better (in my opinion). I still like Nirvana, but not nearly as much as I used to. Most death metal is very bad. I also hate most rap, but some of the earlier stuff is ok.

[MoDilly]

Both are composed entirely of hack. Well, I guess not so much LZ, but when taken in context with modern music, their tunes are so-so. Not in align at all with the hype.

I hate the Rolling Stones also, but how can you call the members of Zeppelin hacks, simply for the fact that music has changed in the last 30 years, and they sound different than the terrible shitty music coming out on the radio and being played on MTV nowadays. That's probably...no it is definately the stupidest fucking reason I have ever heard anyone give for why they don't like a certain band. :banghead: You blow my mind with your wisdom.

if you think the mars volta has talent. listen to dream theater, it will blow the mars volta out your ass.

I've listened to every song by DT man. In my opinion, I think Petrucci is better on Guitar than Omar, but that could only be because Omar plays such a crazy style that he doesn't get to show off like Petrucci. Myung I think is much better than TMV's bassist (when they dont have Flea :D ), hes still most likely better than Flea as well though. I really think that John Theodore on drums for volta is better than Portnoy though, and I know were gonna disagree but hey, IMO Theodore plays more complex rythym's, and the time signatures are more difficult. As far as the keyboardists go, it's probably dead even. Now coming to the lead singer, Iv'e been singing for about 8 years now and Iv'e taken a shit load of voice lessons so I really know whats difficult and whats not, and while LaBrie has a very beautiful sounding voice, and great control over it, Cedric from TMV has so much vocal control that it's ridiculous and I don't know of many people in the genre of rock with that much voice control besides Freddy Mercury (Queen) and Todd Lewis (The Toadies).

So I'd say theyre about even as far as instrumental talent goes. If you wanna dip into music theory, it's easy to see that DT has quite an expansive knowledge of music, and theyre very good at writing it. But I don't see how its possbile to compare those two styles of music. What would have to happen is both the bands would have to exchange styles and write songs in the others genre, then we could compare and contrast pretty easily, but thats never gonna happen.

As far as the listening pleasure goes, for my taste, when I listen to DT, I get the feeling way to often that theyre just showing off. Portnoy is double bass happy, and Petrucci throws in one of the most scale abiding solos ever written in way to many songs. It's just to cliche speed metal for me, I don't want something cliche. And while theyre song structure definately isn't cliche, their sound definately is. The Volta has that crazy psychadelic style I've never heard before, that and they can jam really fucking hard (not that DT can't). It's about about what you like to hear personally, they both have their ups and downs. But yah, this is one long ass post, and I have class in a few hours and need to go to sleep so I'm just going to randomly end this post...now

[ypsidan04]

Will Smith should be shot if he ever tries to rap again. Hearing him on the NBA coverage last night was painful. I had to mute it after a little while. He and Jennifer Lopez NEED TO stick to acting, where they are at least mediocre.

I dont know if anyone here likes Will Smith or Jennifer Lopez, but I didn't want to start a new thread just to talk about Will Smith trying to rap but falling on his face instead.

[XNeverBeNormalX]

I honestly cannot stand avril lavenge or however you spell it. SHe pisses me off.

[BiGsExy1986]

The genre of "Rap." I can't stand that shit, nor do I understand its popularity.

[temp100]

Queen.

Why? Cause they suck, that's why.

^^had to add that shit cause saying "Queen." isn't long enough..

Dude... Queen doesn't "suck". You just don't like their style of music. Freddie Mercury is definitely one of the greatest singers ever. Brian May is far from sucking. He's a bloody awesome guitarist who is incredibly underrated. As Eric Clapton once said "May can do things with the guitar that I wouldn't even dream of doing". The bass seems a bit above average and the drumming seems ok.
And as a band, they weren't generic music. It could be described as classic rock, some say progressive opera rock, but I am not too fond of specific subgenres. The point is they had a lot of talent and were fairly original.

[Captain Kirk]

The White Stripes..id love to punch that dick sucker right out

[tic tac]

Maroon 5.

They bother me.

[SausMcMuff]

holy crap yellowcard blows ass




system of a down?? why?

[ScottPurcell]

AC/DC sucks, all there songs soudn the same
Pearl Jam, i cant stand them.
Led Zepplin.
and basically ne rap.

[TempestIFC]

Green Day and the Beasti Boys suck, pretty much all rap artists suck, and practically all country sucks. There are a few country songs I can stand though, COUNTRY BOY CAN SURVIVE!

[whynotatall]

1. Dave Matthews Band - Some songs are ok, they're overhyped though.
2. Rolling Stones to an extent
3. Rage Against the Machine - just can't find the appeal, though I've searched.
4. RHCP - Again, not terrible, but, for me at least, the expectations exceed the reality.
5. Coldplay
6. Tool - This is the only one on this list whose music I can't stand. They lack cohesiveness in their songs, so everything ends up sounding like a dissonant mass of sound.

[MoDilly]

6. Tool - This is the only one on this list whose music I can't stand. They lack cohesiveness in their songs, so everything ends up sounding like a dissonant mass of sound.
Honestly, if you can't pick out the cohesiveness of their music, then it's you who lacks the ability to understand semi complex music. I'm just saying, it may be an opinion that you don't like their band, but it's certainly not because they lack cohesiveness. It's also pretty easy to differentiate the instruments from one another, and it's easy to hear key changes, time changes ect. Which would make them actually not sound like a "dissonant mass of sound", but a very structured mass of mind blowing sound. Just say that you don't like them, don't make up stuff and act like a music critic. Actually come to think of it, it wouldnt suprise me if you actually were a music critic, because most of them make shit up left and right anyways, and generally have no fucking clue as to what their blabbering about.

[whynotatall]

Honestly, if you can't pick out the cohesiveness of their music, then it's you who lacks the ability to understand semi complex music.I've heard that a lot. It might be true. Does that change my opinion about their music? Nah.

Since when does complex mean good? Granted, the two usually go hand in hand, but I can give you a few songs that are one and not the other.

I'm just saying, it may be an opinion that you don't like their band, but it's certainly not because they lack cohesiveness. It's also pretty easy to differentiate the instruments from one another, and it's easy to hear key changes, time changes ect. Which would make them actually not sound like a "dissonant mass of sound", but a very structured mass of mind blowing sound.Cohesion maybe wasn't the right word, more the fact that the instruments don't lend themselves to an overall enjoyable sound. I don't know how to really explain it, but their instruments just sound "ugly". Guitar is for the most part chunky and biting, and I find Maynard's voice abrasive. Some will disagree with me, I frankly don't give half a rat's ass. Feel free to try to show me the light, I've tried before.

Just say that you don't like them, don't make up stuff and act like a music critic. Actually come to think of it, it wouldnt suprise me if you actually were a music critic, because most of them make shit up left and right anyways, and generally have no fucking clue as to what their blabbering about.It's self-evident from the fact that we are discussing this that taste in music is subjective. It's an opinion. No, I'm not like a music critic, because they seem to think there is an objective "good sound", and those who disagree with them are wrong. I, on the other hand, know that Tool just doesn't fit my tastes. Some people can groove to some Sonny Rollins, or Dave Brubeck, others like the teen pop sound engineered in the studio, others like Tool.

[MoDilly]

I'm not trying to get you to like TOOL, they're a hard band to like. I just can't believe you keep describing their music with these words that don't describe them at all. How can you possibly describe Maynard as having an abrasive voice, that would mean it sounds scratchy and rough, which is the exact opposite of reality? I've been singing in choirs and dabbled on stage with bands for about 10 years now, and Maynard has one of the smoothest, most solid non-wavering voices I've ever heard. On top of that, he can hold a note, for longer than anybody I've ever heard, or even known of. I would swear hes circular breathing, but thats impossible to do while singing so, it's all in one breath, which blows my mind. And about their music sounding ugly. I used to hate TOOL way back when I was in highschool, but I never thought they sounded ugly, they were just too evil for me. Have you listened to stuff from all of their albums? I guess it boils down to the fact that you just don't like the effects they use, from what it sounds like.

[elemental]

I have yet to understand why it seems like everyone around me loves Nickelback. I, personally, cannot stand their repetiveness, been-there-done-that lead singer's voice, and simple drums. Make a song that doesn't sound like all your other songs. There'a a link somewhere,but i can remeber what it was, where they play one of Nickelback's song through the left speaker and another Nickelback song through the right and the difference is minimal.

Nickelback=sux

[whynotatall]

I'm not trying to get you to like TOOL, they're a hard band to like. I just can't believe you keep describing their music with these words that don't describe them at all. How can you possibly describe Maynard as having an abrasive voice, that would mean it sounds scratchy and rough, which is the exact opposite of reality?Not abrasive as in sand paper, per se. Abrasive as in the opposite of pleasing. An abrasive person is someone who rubs you the wrong way (not literally, like Mr. Jackson), someone who you don't enjoy being around. It's like that with his voice.

I've been singing in choirs and dabbled on stage with bands for about 10 years now, and Maynard has one of the smoothest, most solid non-wavering voices I've ever heard.Abrasive =/= wavering. I agree that he is good at manipulating his voice, and has cotrol of it, but that doesn't mean it has universal appeal.

On top of that, he can hold a note, for longer than anybody I've ever heard, or even known of. I would swear hes circular breathing, but thats impossible to do while singing so, it's all in one breath, which blows my mind.I'm happy for him then.

And about their music sounding ugly. I used to hate TOOL way back when I was in highschool, but I never thought they sounded ugly, they were just too evil for me.Ugly is the best word I can use to describe them. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, isn't it?

Have you listened to stuff from all of their albums? I've listened to most songs people have suggested to me. Sober, Lateralus, Prison Sex, Stinkfist, Disgustipated, Ticks and Leeches, and more. Some are better than others. Hell, at the right time, I can almost enjoy Sober or Prison Sex. Almost. Any songs you suggest I'll give a try, but I don't expect much to change.

I guess it boils down to the fact that you just don't like the effects they use, from what it sounds like.
Sure, that works.

[StorchyRumsweet]

I hate the Rolling Stones also, but how can you call the members of Zeppelin hacks, simply for the fact that music has changed in the last 30 years, and they sound different than the terrible shitty music coming out on the radio and being played on MTV nowadays. That's probably...no it is definately the stupidest fucking reason I have ever heard anyone give for why they don't like a certain band. :banghead: You blow my mind with your wisdom.



I've listened to every song by DT man. In my opinion, I think Petrucci is better on Guitar than Omar, but that could only be because Omar plays such a crazy style that he doesn't get to show off like Petrucci. Myung I think is much better than TMV's bassist (when they dont have Flea :D ), hes still most likely better than Flea as well though. I really think that John Theodore on drums for volta is better than Portnoy though, and I know were gonna disagree but hey, IMO Theodore plays more complex rythym's, and the time signatures are more difficult. As far as the keyboardists go, it's probably dead even. Now coming to the lead singer, Iv'e been singing for about 8 years now and Iv'e taken a shit load of voice lessons so I really know whats difficult and whats not, and while LaBrie has a very beautiful sounding voice, and great control over it, Cedric from TMV has so much vocal control that it's ridiculous and I don't know of many people in the genre of rock with that much voice control besides Freddy Mercury (Queen) and Todd Lewis (The Toadies).

So I'd say theyre about even as far as instrumental talent goes. If you wanna dip into music theory, it's easy to see that DT has quite an expansive knowledge of music, and theyre very good at writing it. But I don't see how its possbile to compare those two styles of music. What would have to happen is both the bands would have to exchange styles and write songs in the others genre, then we could compare and contrast pretty easily, but thats never gonna happen.

As far as the listening pleasure goes, for my taste, when I listen to DT, I get the feeling way to often that theyre just showing off. Portnoy is double bass happy, and Petrucci throws in one of the most scale abiding solos ever written in way to many songs. It's just to cliche speed metal for me, I don't want something cliche. And while theyre song structure definately isn't cliche, their sound definately is. The Volta has that crazy psychadelic style I've never heard before, that and they can jam really fucking hard (not that DT can't). It's about about what you like to hear personally, they both have their ups and downs. But yah, this is one long ass post, and I have class in a few hours and need to go to sleep so I'm just going to randomly end this post...now
you HAVE to be kidding, DT is the king of odd time, i am not defending DT but honestly Portony is one of the best out there, one of the fastest most creative drummers ever

[Hûçål]

OK, I skipped through half of this thead and have no idea what bands people like or dislike these days, but 4 bands I really don't like are Coldplay, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, and Good Charlotte. Why?

Well why not?

[temp100]

I'm not trying to get you to like TOOL, they're a hard band to like. I just can't believe you keep describing their music with these words that don't describe them at all. How can you possibly describe Maynard as having an abrasive voice, that would mean it sounds scratchy and rough, which is the exact opposite of reality? I've been singing in choirs and dabbled on stage with bands for about 10 years now, and Maynard has one of the smoothest, most solid non-wavering voices I've ever heard. On top of that, he can hold a note, for longer than anybody I've ever heard, or even known of. I would swear hes circular breathing, but thats impossible to do while singing so, it's all in one breath, which blows my mind. And about their music sounding ugly. I used to hate TOOL way back when I was in highschool, but I never thought they sounded ugly, they were just too evil for me. Have you listened to stuff from all of their albums? I guess it boils down to the fact that you just don't like the effects they use, from what it sounds like.
How long does Maynard hold his note for?

[elemental]

How long does Maynard hold his note for?

Well, on "The Grudge" he holds a "screaming note" if that's what you want to call it for about 25 seconds.

[MoDilly]

Well, on "The Grudge" he holds a "screaming note" if that's what you want to call it for about 25 seconds.
Truth, doesn't seem that long, but thats pretty ridiculous. Iv'e never personally been to see them live :( but I had a friend who went, and brought a stop watch along with him to time the note. Of course it was on the Lateralus tour and they started with The Grudge. My friend claims it was a full 56 seconds, if you can possibly believe that, I don't know if I do, but I hope to find out on their next tour as soon as their new album comes out.

EDIT: Actually come to think of it, I don't think theyll play The Grudge, since they normally play their albums straight through. Oh well.

[temp100]

Truth, doesn't seem that long, but thats pretty ridiculous. Iv'e never personally been to see them live :( but I had a friend who went, and brought a stop watch along with him to time the note. Of course it was on the Lateralus tour and they started with The Grudge. My friend claims it was a full 56 seconds, if you can possibly believe that, I don't know if I do, but I hope to find out on their next tour as soon as their new album comes out.

EDIT: Actually come to think of it, I don't think theyll play The Grudge, since they normally play their albums straight through. Oh well.
Yeah, I was just wondering, because Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden holds one for 36 seconds (I timed) on the DVD of their Rock AM Ring concert. It didn't look like he was straining much and it looked like he was kinda doing it in jest. But geez, 56 seconds is awesome.

[ypsidan04]

and I find Maynard's voice abrasive. Some will disagree with me

No shit. I would like to think many people would disagree. Maynard is a fantastic vocalist. But you're entitled to your opinion.
and Maynard has one of the smoothest, most solid non-wavering voices I've ever heard.

That's true.

On top of that, he can hold a note, for longer than anybody I've ever heard, or even known of.

More than Serj from SOAD? I don't think so. Go listen to Spiders, Innervision, or Mr. Jack.

[MoDilly]

More than Serj from SOAD? I don't think so. Go listen to Spiders, Innervision, or Mr. Jack.
Never heard it. I'll go listen, but all this will prove is that he has amazing lung capacity. I think he has a horrible voice, not the way it sounds, he just can't sing for shit. And don't even get me started on the backup vocals. Jesus...horrible *shivers*

[ypsidan04]

Never heard it. I'll go listen, but all this will prove is that he has amazing lung capacity. I think he has a horrible voice, not the way it sounds, he just can't sing for shit. And don't even get me started on the backup vocals. Jesus...horrible *shivers*

I didn't like the vocals either not too long ago. But I learned to appreciate it.

[MoDilly]

you HAVE to be kidding, DT is the king of odd time, i am not defending DT but honestly Portony is one of the best out there, one of the fastest most creative drummers ever
King of odd time? Go listen to TOOL again. It's a FACT, that TOOL uses more complex time signatures than DT. And Danny Carey plays way more offbeat than Portnoy. If you know about time signatures, and drumming, these things are blatantly obvious when you compare the two. And I really don't think its possible for Portnoy to come up with anything nearly as creative as Danny Carey. I will admit that Portnoy is extremely creative. But he can't even compete with Carey.

[StorchyRumsweet]

King of odd time? Go listen to TOOL again. It's a FACT, that TOOL uses more complex time signatures than DT. And Danny Carey plays way more offbeat than Portnoy. If you know about time signatures, and drumming, these things are blatantly obvious when you compare the two. And I really don't think its possible for Portnoy to come up with anything nearly as creative as Danny Carey. I will admit that Portnoy is extremely creative. But he can't even compete with Carey.
woah i wasnt saying anything about tool, if we bring tool into this then i would agree with you,

[ConanTL]

King of odd time? Go listen to TOOL again. It's a FACT, that TOOL uses more complex time signatures than DT. And Danny Carey plays way more offbeat than Portnoy. If you know about time signatures, and drumming, these things are blatantly obvious when you compare the two. And I really don't think its possible for Portnoy to come up with anything nearly as creative as Danny Carey. I will admit that Portnoy is extremely creative. But he can't even compete with Carey.

I see this turning into a wierd trend that was followed in the 90's with that euro-dance, where the artists put the amount of BPS on the fucking CD.

Now you'd have stickers like:
-More complex time signatures
-over 30 minutes of pointless bass/drum solos
-more disharmony
...

Good music is good, not because of who can play what more oddly. :cool:

[MoDilly]

woah i wasnt saying anything about tool, if we bring tool into this then i would agree with you,
I don't know why I brought up TOOL. I forgot you were replying to TMV :p My bad.
Good music is good, not because of who can play what more oddly.
Were talking about instrumental talent on the drum set here. Not how good the music is. Get it?

[Metallic]

Opeth. I hate them.

As well as Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir.

And Panteribble.

And Emo.

[Disgustipated]

you HAVE to be kidding, DT is the king of odd time, i am not defending DT but honestly Portony is one of the best out there, one of the fastest most creative drummers ever
Mike Portnoy is a great drummer, and Dream Theater uses some pretty odd time signatures, but the time signatures The Mars Volta play in are a hell of a lot stranger. They play in time signatures I've never heard of before.

Oh, and Danny Carey is also a creative genius.

[Metallic]

Meh, Mike Portney is very good but their are better.

All his fills are single stroke, many other drummers use double. Try listening to Mike Mangini. He will blow you away.

[ConanTL]

Were talking about instrumental talent on the drum set here. Not how good the music is. Get it?

I know what you guys are saying. I just think, that part of being a good drum player is being able to accompany the the song fittingly and not just trying to be an attention whore and play comlex stuff for the sake of drawing attention, which Portnoy is sometimes guilty of.

Like listen to Pain of Salvation "Rope Ends". It's about a women trying to commit suicide by hanging herself. Johan Langell (the drummer) accompanies the part before she drops with a fast heart-beat and then when she actually does drop the heart-beat slows down and becomes faint.

[ypsidan04]

Opeth. I hate them.

As well as Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir.

Agreed.

This message is too short.

[MoDilly]

I know what you guys are saying. I just think, that part of being a good drum player is being able to accompany the the song fittingly and not just trying to be an attention whore and play comlex stuff for the sake of drawing attention, which Portnoy is sometimes guilty of.

Like listen to Pain of Salvation "Rope Ends". It's about a women trying to commit suicide by hanging herself. Johan Langell (the drummer) accompanies the part before she drops with a fast heart-beat and then when she actually does drop the heart-beat slows down and becomes faint.
I agree that Mike Portnoy is one of those people, Carter Beauford is another good example. But, I don't agree that it makes a difference on how they play for the song. Listen to Jazz drummers, theyre all over the place all the time, I don't think in any way that makes them a less better drummer than they could be. I guess it's just opinion of what you like to hear. I personally like hearing drummers go off throughout the whole song.

[nickbuddy111]

im sure somone already said this, lots of people from my school think maroon 5 and simple plan are gods, but they blow :insane:

[Metallic]

im sure somone already said this, lots of people from my school think maroon 5 and simple plan are gods, but they blow :insane:

You have a lot of people to beat up at your school then.

[Dual]

"Ass Like That" is a disgrace to music and symbolizes all that is wrong with the industry today. Eminem is going in the wrong direction.

[MoDilly]

Meh, Mike Portney is very good but their are better.

All his fills are single stroke, many other drummers use double. Try listening to Mike Mangini. He will blow you away.
Preach that shit man. Right on.

[Metallic]

Preach that shit man. Right on.

I'm glad that you agree with that.

Most people consider Mike Portney as a drumming god, but after I hear Mangini, Portney seemed so much less.

[Angie]

A lot of people I know are in love with My Chemical Romance, and I can't stand them. Very annoying.

[BaxterII]

SIMPLE PLAN!!!!!!!!!! omg, what queers :shout:

[menes40]

Yes, I agree.

also:
Muse and Pink Floyd

dude you think floyds worse than green day dont you? Bullshit...

I hate green day, maroon 5, about all punk rock, cold play, my chemical romance, and linkin park...

[ypsidan04]

Most people consider Mike Portney as a drumming god

Except those like myself who think all drummers should be measured against John Bonham.