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Post by stringypoo on Oct 4, 2018 9:08:05 GMT -5
Traditional Heavy Metal is quite diverse and I would even bet there’s something in it for just about everyone who likes heavy music, despite the dominant reliance on clean singing. This thread will be a way for me to share some heavy hitters in the traditional heavy metal style for those interested in hearing something new and different.
I’m starting this thread with a band who definitely inspired my recent high interest in the style.
Visigoth: Traditional Heavy Metal from Salt Lake City. Totally live up to the true metal stereotypes. Swords, shields, dragons, those silly themes. But it is so well executed and the vocals are powerful, the music is deep and heavy. The songwriting is epic at times. Give it a try!
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Post by tao on Oct 4, 2018 12:57:22 GMT -5
Here’s two bands for you that although they might not be considered “traditional” heavy metal, their style and sound hearken back to some of the grandfathers of heavy metal:
Power Trip -
They’re labeled as “hardcore/crossover thrash”, but to me they remind me of prime “Ride The Lightning/Master of Puppets” - era Metallica. I can’t recommend them enough.
Alien Weaponry -
A power trio hailing from New Zealand, their groove metal style reminds one of early Sepultura, close to their “Beneath The Remains/Chaos A.D.” sound. Extra points go to them for singing in their native Maori.
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Post by stringypoo on Oct 4, 2018 19:24:25 GMT -5
Here’s two bands for you that although they might not be considered “traditional” heavy metal, their style and sound hearken back to some of the grandfathers of heavy metal: Power Trip - They’re labeled as “hardcore/crossover thrash”, but to me they remind me of prime “Ride The Lightning/Master of Puppets” - era Metallica. I can’t recommend them enough. Alien Weaponry - A power trio hailing from New Zealand, their groove metal style reminds one of early Sepultura, close to their “Beneath The Remains/Chaos A.D.” sound. Extra points go to them for singing in their native Maori. Yes, as you said, neither of these are traditional heavy metal. Truly, most metal bands are rooted in traditional, but oh well. I do appreciate you sharing these. I’ve listened to Power Trip’s Latest album so many times. It’s a great record. As for Alien Weaponry, that music video was visually appealing, even more so than the music for me. I agree about it sounding a bit Sepultura, especially post early thrash days. I also felt a little Pantera in there. Musically not for me at all, but the video was engaging. Based on my listening to this song as well as their self description, they are a mix of thrash and groove metal. Interesting for sure. Before this newest version of tdm, I had a thrash metal thread in which these would fit very well. I updated it a lot. Should I also remake my old thrash metal thread? I’m not really checking out thrash as fast as I used to. But I still love thrash.
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Post by stringypoo on Oct 9, 2018 8:35:52 GMT -5
Children of the Reptile: This 2018 release really impressed me earlier. I've seen virtually no talk of this one, and I stumbled across it merely by chance. These guys must surely be big fans of Satan/Blitzkrieg of the NWOBHM movement, because there is a lot of that sound found here. Do check out these guys if you're interested in hearing some heavy metal, especially if swords and shields is too corny for you. However, with a name like "Children of the Reptile," this might seem corny as well...haha
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Post by stringypoo on Oct 10, 2018 8:10:34 GMT -5
Satan: This band has been around since 1979. Wow. I mean, nothing new to me. I'm a HUGE fan of this band. Here's a clip from their new album that came out this year. Singer Brian Ross is quite legendary in the underground heavy metal scene, also being the main frontman of Blitzkrieg, a band which Metallica sited as a major influence. Satan have always featured excellent musicianship, and vocalist Brian Ross is pretty great, although sounding more tired this year than in previous years. Still, I'm absolutely enjoying this new release!
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Post by stringypoo on Oct 27, 2018 0:11:18 GMT -5
Let me share a real traditional heavy metal treat. This band, RAM, demonstrates with this song what I believe traditional metal does best: tells an epic story. In this case, the lyrics tell of the incredible victory of the far too few Finns over the greatly outnumbering Soviet army on Finnish turf. I highly recommend listening while reading along with the lyrics to ensure you catch everything. I can include the lyrics in this post in a spoiler to save room. The vocals aren’t amazing, but the total package is extremely effective. The end can really bring me to tears. Amazing story telling in the form of traditional heavy metal. Lyrics: In this trench we lie, this trench of ice and snow In this trench we wait for the enemy to show
The red are dug in well in the village that we burnt At eight we will attack on commander Siilasvuo's order Relentless winter howls, the wind and snow brings white death But the greatest pain of all is Russian feet upon our soil
KILL, break them down into mottis Strike them hard, giving them hell Let them know, the sons of Suomi fear not to die
A choir of rifles cry as we rush to kill or die Towards blackened ruins we advance under fire Friends around me fall and scream in agony I clench my teeth in rage and fire my rifle
KILL, break them down into mottis Strike them hard, giving them hell Let them know, the sons of Suomi fear not to die
The few of iron, sword of the lion Tenacious they would not fall to the hammer and sickle They fought in fury, above and beyond duty The red giant has fallen in Suomussalmi
My aim is my best friend and my rifle is my god There's no mercy in my heart, I send them to their cold white grave The village is now ours, our foe flees over frozen lakes No Russian will be spared, our land and freedom has a cost
KILL, break them down into mottis Strike them hard, giving them hell Let them know, the sons of Suomi fear not to die
The few or iron, sword of the lion Tenacious they would not fall to the hammer and sickle White lands of Finland bloodsoaked and severed Ooh, the crimson snow of Suomussalmi
11.000 met 50.000, 900 Finns would fall, 27.000 red They fought in fury, above and beyond duty The red giant has fallen in Suomussalmi
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Post by ꧁꧂ on Oct 28, 2018 15:41:26 GMT -5
Does this count? Not usually into this, but a friend shared it and it sounds dope.
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Post by stringypoo on Oct 31, 2018 8:35:59 GMT -5
Does this count? Not usually into this, but a friend shared it and it sounds dope. Yes! This is why I make these kinds of threads! You shared a nice track from a demo from a very obscure heavy metal band which fits this thread nicely. I had never heard them before, but I agree with you. Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing! I hope they eventually have more material. Currently this old demo is it! Oh, and their drummer has played for a few more well known and extreme bands such as Innumerable Forms, which is really cool.
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Post by bckwrdschrm on Nov 1, 2018 18:15:44 GMT -5
Members of Stone Dagger have been in a heap of different bands, one of my faves is Magic Circle. Definitely fits with this thread, maybe a little more traditional doom metal but still great.
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Post by stringypoo on Nov 3, 2018 21:40:59 GMT -5
Gatekeeper: these Canadians blend epic American and savage European traditional heavy metal to create something high energy and engaging. Check out this music video from their new album from earlier this year. They didn’t turn heads as much as Visigoth this year, but deserve to be mentioned in the same breath for sure, and I’m a fan!
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Post by stringypoo on Nov 4, 2018 21:12:00 GMT -5
Angel Sword: I have not been able to stop listening to this Finnish band’s 2016 full length since I discovered it two days ago! This is a traditional heavy metal band for fans of Motörhead and the like. Some of the catchiest songs I’ve heard in a long time.
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Post by stringypoo on Nov 7, 2018 20:51:28 GMT -5
Ruby the Hatchet: Truly a band I'm not terribly familiar with, but I've spent the better part of a morning familiarizing myself with their material. Not a strictly traditional heavy metal band, they play a blend of stoner/doom/heavy metal, with a nod towards the end of the 70's era Black Sabbath and Deep Purple time period. This band is well worth your time. Dig in!
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Post by stringypoo on Dec 9, 2018 0:10:29 GMT -5
Manilla Road: Formed in 1977, this band put out a whopping 18 full length albums before the death of their frontman and writer Mark Shelton last year. His death was critical and was the reason they disbanded last year. Though his voice was criticized greatly, his offerings to heavy metal were perhaps nearly equal to that of what Chuck Schuldiner offered to Death Metal. This is me being a little generous, but Manilla Road were a major influence for many a great bands in traditional heavy metal. Sadly, they did not meet much fame, but they amazingly kept working hard and became like the kings of the underground traditional heavy metal scene. I would say that their writing blows 90% of Black Sabbath out of the water. Give this band a listen. They worked damn hard and did it for metal fans and for the love of the scene.
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Post by stringypoo on Dec 25, 2018 3:10:46 GMT -5
Another Manilla Road post (because they’re too epic for only one post in a traditional heavy metal thread)
This song is just volumes upon volumes of epic. Well, the band is epic, but yeah. The guitar leads and that mammoth solo 3/4 into the song are all just awesome. Now that I’ve dove into this band much more, it’s all the more upsetting that Mark Shelton (their vocalist and guitarist) died this year. Along with this band, he helped shaped the landscape of heavy metal undoubtedly.
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Post by tao on Dec 26, 2018 19:17:14 GMT -5
Heresy - Band from Costa Rica, they released an album called “Blasphemia” this year, and it definitely made my “best of...” list for this year. TEENSY bit samey in sound, but I def got Slayer/Sepultura vibes from this. stringypoo, you’d probably like these guys.
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