I absolutely love how many elements this song blends together. Electronic chorus, metal-core verse, power ballad bridge, thrash metal, then just a brutal ending. Chef’s kiss on this one.

What is your favorite metal song that you just can’t share with your non-metal friends?

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    I wouldn’t call myself a metalhead, but I’ve been listening to Galneryus a lot lately (japanese powermetal). Any recommendations?

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    Hell yes! So happy to find some other metalheads here. I’m sort of “basic”, I guess, in terms of my metal tastes. I haven’t been able to get into any harsh vocals. I can get into Mastodon’s harsh vocals and enjoy some of Gojira and Opeth. But other than that, I’ve never had harsh vocals “click” for me.

    So I mainly love and always listen to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Megadeth…NWOBHM stuff mainly. But I want to branch out and get into some newer stuff.

    Recently I’ve enjoyed the latest releases from Blood Ceremony, Blood Star and Oozing Wound. Sleep is pretty cool, and I enjoyed Thrice’s newest release.

    So I’m interested in finding some new music to check out with you fine folks!

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    Hey I just joined Lemmy recently since I’m trying to get away from Reddit. Part of what I miss is the music communities for finding recs and concert dates.

    Would anyone be interested if I made a space for Metal? Or maybe a more mature one already exists? I haven’t made one yet but I could figure it out!

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    I’m basic and most of my favorite metal is pretty accessible. That being said, there’s a couple I don’t usually play for my friends:

    Yodh - Mizmor

    Converge, in general

    Meshuggah, in general

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    Reddit refugee - So I think I might be considered a baby metal head, though I just started getting into this genre. I’m guessing that what I’ve been listening to is more “light metal” but I have no idea

    I had never listened to metal before and always though it was too screamy, but I let youtube music autoplay do it’s thing, and it has somehow played some songs that I genuinely really, really dig

    It started by playing me Sabaton, but I’ve somehow veered towards artists like Beast in Black - it seems more melodic?

    Some of my favorites so far are:

    • They Don’t Care About Us by Beast in Black (I know is based on Michael Jackson’s)
    • No Surrender by Beast in Black
    • Sweet True Lies by Beast in Black
    • My Dystopia by Beast in Black
    • Presence of Mind by Dynazty
    • Heartless Madness by Dynazty
    • Fly Away by GloryHammer
    • Night of the Werewolves by Unleash the Archers

    I’m not sure why, but I think I’ve seen some judgments against people who listen to these bands. Maybe they’re overrated or not the real deal or the stereotypical “starter metal bands”? Either way, as a musician (Violist in orchestras) I love how these songs have a tune to them and are melodic. I tend to veer away if it’s too monotone or screamy, but I’m open to more suggestions :)

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      My wife, who is not a metal head, was amazed to discover the vast number of sub-genres within the broader metal community. Like what you like, other people can like what they like and that’s ok!

      As a classically trained musician, have you looked into Tool at all? Their song construction is amazingly complex and fascinating.