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The 5 metal albums that inspired you the most
Posted on 5/7/15 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 5/7/15 at 5:17 pm
Not a metal head...have never been a TRUE metal head, but there have been those who have come around and made me enjoy the genre and seek concerts (ftw...metal concerts are the absolute best). I'm not a death metal guy...I am more of a purist. Here are my 5:
1. Pantera...without a doubt. After hearing Vulgar Display of Power the first time (I wasn't introduced to Cowboys from Hell until after), I was absolutely hooked.
2. DOWN...speaking of^. Musically, I think they're better...energy wise...it's Pantera and it ain't even close. Down may almost not fit this category. NOLA is an incredible album.
3. Ministry...whether it's metal or Industrial or not, The Mind is A Terrible Thing to Taste combined with the previous Land of Rape and Honey = Psalm 69 -- a metal album that is just beyond classification.
4. Slayer -- Seasons in the Abyss...wow. Hearing that for the first time almost made me become a trench-coat-wearing, long-haired, tattooed a-hole...the a-hole part is all I fulfilled, but damn if that didn't make me think FM radio was garbage.
5. Helmet -- They may not be "metal" either, but Meantime from 1992 likely has been played in the thousands and on at least 60 different CD players as I still have my original copy that my brother gave me Christmas of 1992.
I am just not into the Lamb of God or Morbid Angel type stuff. I like the heavy, heavy pounding bass and less of the screaming -- unless it's Phil.
HON Mention: Fear factory (92 to 98 speaking); Sepultura
WHAT YOU GOT?
1. Pantera...without a doubt. After hearing Vulgar Display of Power the first time (I wasn't introduced to Cowboys from Hell until after), I was absolutely hooked.
2. DOWN...speaking of^. Musically, I think they're better...energy wise...it's Pantera and it ain't even close. Down may almost not fit this category. NOLA is an incredible album.
3. Ministry...whether it's metal or Industrial or not, The Mind is A Terrible Thing to Taste combined with the previous Land of Rape and Honey = Psalm 69 -- a metal album that is just beyond classification.
4. Slayer -- Seasons in the Abyss...wow. Hearing that for the first time almost made me become a trench-coat-wearing, long-haired, tattooed a-hole...the a-hole part is all I fulfilled, but damn if that didn't make me think FM radio was garbage.
5. Helmet -- They may not be "metal" either, but Meantime from 1992 likely has been played in the thousands and on at least 60 different CD players as I still have my original copy that my brother gave me Christmas of 1992.
I am just not into the Lamb of God or Morbid Angel type stuff. I like the heavy, heavy pounding bass and less of the screaming -- unless it's Phil.
HON Mention: Fear factory (92 to 98 speaking); Sepultura
WHAT YOU GOT?
This post was edited on 5/7/15 at 5:18 pm
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Posted on 5/7/15 at 5:19 pm to PiscesTiger
Iron Maiden: Somewhere Back in Time 
This post was edited on 5/7/15 at 5:20 pm
Posted on 5/7/15 at 6:23 pm to PiscesTiger
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Helmet -- They may not be "metal" either
You're damn right they aren't metal.
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I'm not a death metal guy...
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I am more of a purist.
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3. Ministry
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5. Helmet
How the frick do either of these bands qualify as "pure" heavy metal? They are far less metal than any extreme metal band.
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I'm not a death metal guy
You're missing out. You probably have listened to brutal death metal and you are turned off by the over-the-top vocal delivery by certain bands.
Give Carcass, Death, and Atheist a listen. They are arguably three of the most influential death metal bands and all of them offer a slightly more "accessible" vocal delivery. Plus, they incorporate a number of progressive elements into their music.
This post was edited on 5/8/15 at 8:25 am
Posted on 5/7/15 at 6:24 pm to PiscesTiger
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WHAT YOU GOT?
Nothing really comes to mind.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 6:26 pm to PiscesTiger
Metallica - And Justice for All
Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power
Sepultura - Chaos AD
Down - NOLA
Megadeth - Rust in Piece
Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power
Sepultura - Chaos AD
Down - NOLA
Megadeth - Rust in Piece
Posted on 5/7/15 at 6:29 pm to PiscesTiger
...but in response to your original subject:
Inspired isn't the word I would choose to employ in regards to your post. If we are talking about the most impactful albums then this is my list in no particular order:
Dio - Holy Diver
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Pantera - Great Southern Trendkill
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Death - Symbolic
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The 5 metal albums that inspired you the most
Inspired isn't the word I would choose to employ in regards to your post. If we are talking about the most impactful albums then this is my list in no particular order:
Dio - Holy Diver
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Pantera - Great Southern Trendkill
Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Death - Symbolic
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:01 pm to saint amant steve
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saint amant steve
You need to stop pretending to know more than you do.
"20 years on, and there’s still nothing like Psalm 69. Paul Barker quit too many albums ago, and he is missed. Al put the band to rest after trying and failing to replicate Psalm 69 too many times in a row. Like any good junkie, he’s already back at it with his latest album, Relapse—what else would he call it? Industrial metal never produced anything else at this level, and it never needed to—not after Psalm 69 said it all and said it right the first time around. We’ll always have Psalm 69, and it’s all we need—listening today, the high is just as dirty, just as harsh, just as good as it ever was."
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Artist Ministry
Type Album
Released July 14, 1992
RYM Rating 3.80 / 5.0 from 2,643 ratings
Ranked #40 for 1992, #1,980 overall
Genres Industrial Metal
Thrash Metal vote on genres
Language English
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How the frick do either of these bands qualify as "pure" heavy metal? They are far less metal than any extreme metal band.
"How the frick?" and "extreme metal"? Maybe you need to go to the O-T and gripe. That's why I come here...because I feel like I am talking to a real group of people who remind me of the friends I had back when I listened to these bands. If I listed this topic on the OT, I would expect such bitter, dickless comments from someone, but this is a place where thankfully 95 percent of what we post is usually argued but respected.
Define what "pure" metal is...You are taking what I said waaaaaaayyyyyyy out of context. It's not a type of metal, idiot.
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Artist Helmet
Type Album
Released June 1992
RYM Rating 3.65 / 5.0 from 1,700 ratings
Ranked #129 for 1992, #6,728 overall
Genres Alternative, Metal
Post-Hardcore, Noise Rock vote on genres
Language English
Helmet is an alternative metal band from New York City formed in 1989. They released Meantime (their ...)...this under their own Youtube video.
I have seen all 7 i Just mentioned along with bands like Lamb of God, Soilwork, In Flames, etc. I have not seen the three bands you mentioned, but I know Carcass well. They're NOT FOR ME. They're FOR YOU.
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ive Carcass, Death, and Atheist a lesson
I was listening to Carcass back when MTV only played them at 11 pm or later on "The Pit" or whatever that show was called. You're missing the point, a-hole. And that's what you are -- an a-hole. I listed the 5 METAL albums (not bands) that inspired me. NOT YOU. Thanks for adding YOUR own bullshite.
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Plus, they incorporate a number of progressive elements into their music.
Me listening to these tonight...yeah that;'ll change my mind. I have heard them all except Atheist. Congrats, you got me there.
This post was edited on 5/7/15 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:08 pm to PiscesTiger
1. Number Of The Beast---Iron Maiden
2. Sabotage---Black Sabbath
3. Kill 'Em All---Metallica
4. Strong Arm Of The Law---Saxon
5. Undertow--- Tool
2. Sabotage---Black Sabbath
3. Kill 'Em All---Metallica
4. Strong Arm Of The Law---Saxon
5. Undertow--- Tool
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:10 pm to tigermeat
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4. Strong Arm Of The Law---Saxon
Oh Great call!
So forgotten!Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:12 pm to tigermeat
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5. Undertow--- Tool
Since you are going to mention this though, I'd like St Amant Steve to give you the same treatment he just gave me. It's not under his "label" I'd bet. If he thinks Tool is metal and Ministry isn't, he's just trying to argue with me for arguing. I'll but Tool as a type of metal band though...especially Opiate and Undertow Tool.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:17 pm to PiscesTiger
Psalm 69 was one of the first really heavy albums I heard. I think I may have even heard it before Pantera. Ministry always has a special place in my heart. Saw them last week and even met Al before the show.
Helmet was one of those bands that was accepted by metal fans and alternative fans in the early 90s. Their pre Meantime stuff is really raw and heavy. I always liked that they looked like normal guys, no long hair or tattoos or anything like that.
Helmet was one of those bands that was accepted by metal fans and alternative fans in the early 90s. Their pre Meantime stuff is really raw and heavy. I always liked that they looked like normal guys, no long hair or tattoos or anything like that.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:21 pm to PiscesTiger
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It's not under his "label" I'd bet.
Some argue just to argue. FWIW, all the band's you listed are badass, and they're all metal.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:31 pm to tigermeat
Any of the first 6 Black Sabbath Albums
The Number Of The Beast
Master Of Puppets
Peace Sells, But Who's Buying
Reign In Blood
The Number Of The Beast
Master Of Puppets
Peace Sells, But Who's Buying
Reign In Blood
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:37 pm to PiscesTiger
Kiss - Destroyer
Dio - Holy Diver
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Dio - Holy Diver
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:52 pm to Chappy
AC/DC--Back in Black
AC/DC--For Those About to Rock We Salute You
Van Halen--I
Dio--Holy Diver
Quiet Riot--Metal Health
I'll Add:
Best Side: Side 1 of Back in Black
Best Song: "Unchained", Van Halen--Fair Warning
Best Album Cover: KISS--Destroyer
Best Concert That Ruined BR on Heavy Metal Concerts for 30 Years: AC/DC @ Centroplex January 1982.
AC/DC--For Those About to Rock We Salute You
Van Halen--I
Dio--Holy Diver
Quiet Riot--Metal Health
I'll Add:
Best Side: Side 1 of Back in Black
Best Song: "Unchained", Van Halen--Fair Warning
Best Album Cover: KISS--Destroyer
Best Concert That Ruined BR on Heavy Metal Concerts for 30 Years: AC/DC @ Centroplex January 1982.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 7:53 pm to Chappy
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Chappy
Kiss - Destroyer
Dio - Holy Diver
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Child of the 80s.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 8:06 pm to PiscesTiger
Metallica - Ride the Lightening
Metallica - And Justice for All
Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell
Pantera - Vulgar Display
Meshuggah - Obzen
Plus.....
All That Remains - Overcome
Killswitch Engage - Alive or Just Breathing
Lamb of God - Wrath
Gojira - L'enfant De Sauvage
Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
Black Label Society - Mafia
Overkill - The Electric Age
Metallica - And Justice for All
Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell
Pantera - Vulgar Display
Meshuggah - Obzen
Plus.....
All That Remains - Overcome
Killswitch Engage - Alive or Just Breathing
Lamb of God - Wrath
Gojira - L'enfant De Sauvage
Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
Black Label Society - Mafia
Overkill - The Electric Age
Posted on 5/7/15 at 8:20 pm to PiscesTiger
Rust in Peace should be on everyone's inspirational metal list honestly.
I am more of a fan of the post rock/metal, so F#A# (Infinity) by Godspeed You! Black Emperor is probably my number 1.
I am more of a fan of the post rock/metal, so F#A# (Infinity) by Godspeed You! Black Emperor is probably my number 1.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 8:24 pm to Brosef Stalin
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salm 69 was one of the first really heavy albums I heard.
Yeah, in 1992 they certainly were unmatched. This is a band that changed their formula time and time again. While I LOVE The Land of Rape and Honey, this is THE album where Ministry got it right. Filth Pig was a good follow-up...couldn't hold a candle to 69, but what could? I saw them in August, 1999 at H.O.B. in NOla and once again in Dallas at the Bronco Bowl and they were the LOUDEST band I had heard because they incorporated so many band members.
The live concert they do on Youtube where they promote TMIATTTT is wowza good.
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Saw them last week and even met Al before the show.
Wow. How was that? I'd likely fumble and stumble my words if I actually met him. He's one of my all-time favorite icons of metal and industrial.
Posted on 5/7/15 at 8:58 pm to PiscesTiger
I got there a little early and was standing in the will call line and Al was just walking around saying hi to everyone. I just shook his hand and said nice to see you again. I forgot what he said. It was a pretty cool moment. The show was wild as always.
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