Where to Start?
New to the forums? Crossing over to Rock & Metal from another subforum? Whatever the case, trying to blend into these parts can be a daunting task. Some would say we're not the most welcoming bunch. They're only half wrong. Rock & Metal is the highest traffic forum on SputnikMusic, and as a result, it attracts people from all walks of life. It also means we've got a lot of things going at once. But fear not, noobs. Getting involved and incorporated is as easy as checking some of Rock & Metal's most popular threads. Go in head first. Quickly, like pulling off a band-aid.
The Rock & Metal Community Thread is a place to introduce yourself and shoot the sh
it.
Keep ALL off topic posting to this thread:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571235
Useful Threads
Wondering if we play up to rock and metal stereotypes? Probably not. But hey, we have a photo album anyways! Check out
The R&M Photo Album.
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578085
We mods
can't catch everything, and that's where you, the user, comes in. If somebody is causing a ruckus, spamming or generally acting-a-fool, you can bet there's a thread for that. Visit the
Report Problems/Ask Questions/Make Suggestions Thread. I assure you, it's exactly as it sounds.
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213795
Have you recently been to an excellent live show, or have tickets for an awesome gig coming up you want to show off? The
R&M Live Concerts/Gig Discussion thread is what you are looking for, post here for any banter related to that last concert you went to.
http://sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577150
Discover New Music
First and foremost, you should make it a point to read the
R&M Iconic Albums Project. Curated by Jom and featuring contributions by the R&M user population, the
R&M Iconic Albums Project features descriptions for all of the major Rock & Metal genres as well as lists of their accompanying iconic albums. It's a great point of reference for anyone who considers themselves a fan of Rock & Metal.
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/feature.php?id=5110
You can ask for recommendations in the aptly titled
Official Suggestions/Recommendations Thread . There's almost no need we can't fill, but remember,
this thread is not for arbitrary name drops. Ask away:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571083 If you are feeling a little more adventurous, why not try the
Recommend An Album to The User Above You thread. It can be found here:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580670 Also make sure to drop by the
Links to Demos, Free Releases, Out of Print Material thread from time if you want to browse for some music to download, and contribute something if you so wish:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=579349
Speaking of recommendations, the
What Are You Listening to Now? thread is a great way to share your tastes and pick up on others. Check it out:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=561533
If you have any new albums you have just gotten in and want to talk about, or wish to see what others are checking out visit the
Albums Recently Acquired thread here.
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572428
Using a plug-in that installs easily to your computer's media player,
Last.FM is a website that effectively charts your listening habits. Over time, it builds charts and even gives recommendations out based on what you've been listening to. With newly added iPod support, Last.FM is a great way to track and discover new music. And wouldn't you know it, we've got a thread for that too. Share your charts and gawk at what the rest of us are digging here:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=429069
Genre Specific Threads
Black Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538892
Christian Rock & Metal
http://sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532024
Country
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578804
Death Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528770
Deathcore
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573622
Doom Metal/Stoner Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309012
Emo/Screamo
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=541809
Folk
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576900
Folk Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=576735
Grind
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506419
Hair Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578786
Industrial/Electronic/Ambient/Neofolk/Power Electronics (& Related Genres)
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572712
Krautrock
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575223
Metalcore
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526384
Melodic Death Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527540
Nu-Metal
http://sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577483
Psychedelic Rock
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574509
Power Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185868
Post Hardcore
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578686
Post Rock/Post Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472132
Sludge Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573148
Technical Death Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570251
Thrash Metal
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149488