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?
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:
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 :)
My wife, who is but 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 amazing complex and fascinating.
Yeah like I honestly had no idea! I thought it was just like screamo but with some more tune and less screamy, but a lot of it I’m really enjoying a lot!
I haven’t looked into Tool yet, I know of it, but I’ll give it a listen! I’m a sucker for blasting Beast in Black going home on the garden state parkway lmao
Edit: Checked out Tool, sounds good, but maybe not as “hype” as what I’m looking for? I just searched for a community “best of” playlist. Found Schism, which I remember from playing guitar hero lol
Sabaton is great, I started listening to them years before I really got into metal. All those bands you listed are considered “power metal”. I think it might be the best sub-genre to begin acclimating with, because it’s so melodic and there aren’t a lot of harsh sounds.
You might also like doom metal, which I’d consider to be a bit heavier (thought the bands vary greatly), but still primarily focused on melody, with lots of clean vocals. Here are some bands I like, and I’ll link to one song on YouTube for each: