Opethian
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I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve. Amon Amarth is going to play Viking Themed DM until they run out of Ideas. ... OH WAIT ... Deceiver or the Gods. Trash
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist
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Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51 I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve.
You're complaining about something that pretty much goes against the nature of the band. Might as well go complain about Cannibal Corpse still playing death metal.
And while neither band has technically "evolved" (by some standards) both have changed their sound quite noticeably over the years.
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Reaper_Redeemer
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Written by Troy Killjoy on 20.09.2014 at 02:18
Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51 I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve.
You're complaining about something that pretty much goes against the nature of the band. Might as well go complain about Cannibal Corpse still playing death metal.
And while neither band has technically "evolved" (by some standards) both have changed their sound quite noticeably over the years.
Well said.
I laugh with people that are thirst for "evolving" bands. They even consider In Flames a band that evolved with the last release. Omg, they want to see some pokemons.......
I don't accept static progress over the albums but only when it does not change the essence of the band's project.
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Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51
I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve. Amon Amarth is going to play Viking Themed DM until they run out of Ideas. ... OH WAIT ... Deceiver or the Gods. Trash
I wouldn't call it trash but redundant that is for sure... I'm also sure that I'm not the only Amon Amarth fan who is losing interest... however this TV show gimmick is a good idea on their part... but if it is PG13 show about Vikings I'm not interested.
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Dark Cornatus Powerslave
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The main reason i can't get into Amon Amarth is the vocalist... he just sucks ass at every range. They need a better growler.
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MetalDoomMaster
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Written by Dark Cornatus on 20.09.2014 at 07:05
The main reason i can't get into Amon Amarth is the vocalist... he just sucks ass at every range. They need a better growler.
How? He's consistent, has excellent pronunciation, is powerful, and has a good range. If you ask me, he's the only thing about that band that isn't mediocre. He is a perfect vocalist for this type of melodic death metal.
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The Evergreen
Posts: 241 From: USA |
Written by Reaper_Redeemer on 20.09.2014 at 03:50
Written by Troy Killjoy on 20.09.2014 at 02:18
Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51 I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve.
You're complaining about something that pretty much goes against the nature of the band. Might as well go complain about Cannibal Corpse still playing death metal.
And while neither band has technically "evolved" (by some standards) both have changed their sound quite noticeably over the years.
Well said.
I laugh with people that are thirst for "evolving" bands. They even consider In Flames a band that evolved with the last release. Omg, they want to see some pokemons.......
I don't accept static progress over the albums but only when it does not change the essence of the band's project.
Here, here! I used to love In Flames, but they "evolved" into something I don't like. Amon Amarth keeps serving the exact brand of je ne sais quoi that I love. Good on them. I wish more bands were this stable. Except maybe Amorphis... there is an evolution I liked.
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Reaper_Redeemer
Posts: 740 From: Greece |
Written by The Evergreen on 20.09.2014 at 08:19
Here, here! I used to love In Flames, but they "evolved" into something I don't like. Amon Amarth keeps serving the exact brand of je ne sais quoi that I love. Good on them. I wish more bands were this stable. Except maybe Amorphis... there is an evolution I liked.
Exactly, Amorphis is one of the few examples.
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Bugbear
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Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51
I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve. Amon Amarth is going to play Viking Themed DM until they run out of Ideas. ... OH WAIT ... Deceiver or the Gods. Trash
Yes, you're right. Some bands find it very difficult to go from being an awesome metal band to lame prog-rock bullshit like Opeth.
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Dark Cornatus Powerslave
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Written by MetalDoomMaster on 20.09.2014 at 08:09
Written by Dark Cornatus on 20.09.2014 at 07:05
The main reason i can't get into Amon Amarth is the vocalist... he just sucks ass at every range. They need a better growler.
How? He's consistent, has excellent pronunciation, is powerful, and has a good range. If you ask me, he's the only thing about that band that isn't mediocre. He is a perfect vocalist for this type of melodic death metal.
I just don't hear it. It's too weak and shallow for me, like he doesn't get any depth in his vocal (hard to explain). As a comparison, listen to the guy from Be'Lakor (who is pretty close in technique) and gets depth.
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MetalDoomMaster
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Written by Dark Cornatus on 21.09.2014 at 03:32
I just don't hear it. It's too weak and shallow for me, like he doesn't get any depth in his vocal (hard to explain). As a comparison, listen to the guy from Be'Lakor (who is pretty close in technique) and gets depth.
Yeah, I do agree that Be'lakor has an excellent vocalist, but I don't think I will ever think of Johan as a bad vocalist.
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Troy Killjoy perfunctionist
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Written by MetalDoomMaster on 21.09.2014 at 03:34 Yeah, I do agree that Be'lakor has an excellent vocalist, but I don't think I will ever think of Johan as a bad vocalist.
Agreed. Surprising to hear someone say Hegg lacks power in his growls, considering that's his defining trait, along with his ability to enunciate.
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Dark Cornatus Powerslave
Posts: 4330 From: New Zealand |
Well, i guess i am the minority on this one! I literally cannot get into the band because of the vocals. Maybe the enunciation is too good (as i don't care for lyrics)? ... i don't know, i just know he is literally one of the worst MDM vocalists i've heard for my tastes.
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Opethian
Posts: 1723 From: USA |
Written by Troy Killjoy on 20.09.2014 at 02:18
Written by Opethian on 20.09.2014 at 01:51 I guess some bands find it Difficult to evolve.
You're complaining about something that pretty much goes against the nature of the band. Might as well go complain about Cannibal Corpse still playing death metal.
And while neither band has technically "evolved" (by some standards) both have changed their sound quite noticeably over the years.
I guess what i meant to say is that IMHO i feel like Amon Amarth need to change up the formula. I'm not suggesting that they start playing PROG lol, but the Quality of their music has gone down. Any fan of the band will tell you how amazing 'With Odin On Our Side' was (and the album definitely holds its own) its a FACT that they haven't been able to equal that album with a follow up
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