I liked them in 96 with Inearthed and I like them now as Cob. They have a unique sound in what and in the way they play, but you're right vocals don't make the band the fans do.

lol Bodom has horrendus lyrics anyway. No offense to Alexi but he writes terrible lyrics. And I can understand most of what he says after listening to harsh vocals for long enough. Personally, I think harsh vocals pale in comparison to good clean vocals like Maiden, but I think bands like Wintersun do an excellent job of mixing them.

I've come to the conclusion that Alexi's a pretty decent guitarist.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]I always found that the most (and only) appealing thing about Dimmu is the vocals. Shagrath, while he may not have the greatest voice, just seems very charismatic to me. This coming from a guy who hated Dimmu with a passion until I discovered I liked one of thier albums a few months ago.[/QUOTE]

What album's that? I'm not into black metal, and as a result never got into Dimmu, but I'd like to hear some stuff by the band before making a judgement on them.

I always found Maiden's vocals a tad irritating...

My preference of vocals: female singers in metal. No matter how they sing, they pull it off great.

[QUOTE=IheartSP]lol Bodom has horrendus lyrics anyway. No offense to Alexi but he writes terrible lyrics. And I can understand most of what he says after listening to harsh vocals for long enough. Personally, I think harsh vocals pale in comparison to good clean vocals like Maiden, but I think bands like Wintersun do an excellent job of mixing them.[/QUOTE]
Thank you

[QUOTE=Hells Bells]What album's that? I'm not into black metal, and as a result never got into Dimmu, but I'd like to hear some stuff by the band before making a judgement on them.[/QUOTE]
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant. It's like a really atmospheric Cradle of Filth album. Very unique melodies.

Their early stuff was very symphonic, but hardly worth of being labeled "black" metal. Their new stuff...is just bad. It's like they'd rather have a blesphemous image and use an orchestra than actually play their instruments.

Female singers?
Like Otep?

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]I always found Maiden's vocals a tad irritating...

My preference of vocals: female singers in metal. No matter how they sing, they pull it off great.[/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly. Just replace female singers with...most anything (not big on female vocals, unless it's Arch Enemy). Preferrably early Bodom/Norther/black metal shrieking.

[QUOTE=ShadowsFallen]Enthrone Darkness Triumphant. It's like a really atmospheric Cradle of Filth album. Very unique melodies.

Their early stuff was very symphonic, but hardly worth of being labeled "black" metal. Their new stuff...is just bad. It's like they'd rather have a blesphemous image and use an orchestra than actually play their instruments.[/QUOTE]

:amaze:

I rather liked Death Cult Armageddon...i thought they used the orchestra to great effect. It enhances quite a few of their songs.

And image is the whole ****ed point of black metal. Without the image, black metal would be a whole lot worse. It's as important a function as the style of music.

[QUOTE=that jackson dude]Female singers?
Like Otep?[/QUOTE]

Kind of a crappy example, but yes. Better example would be Nightwish.

Back on subject. When is COB's next US tour?

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Here's your basic Bodom lyrics breakdown:

1. It always involves either the Bodom murders, death, pain, or something pointy

2. Expect to hear curses in the song. (these you can always pick out)

There you go. Now you're all set. :thumb:

EDIT: He could always try traditional power metal...[/QUOTE]


Bodom with power metal lyrics.....that would be priceless :lol:

But I sincerely hope they never do that lol, the epic/Tolkein/flowery?/dragons&swords thing wouldn't work for them. At all.

lol shadows fallen that actually made me laugh.

Personally I hate female singers in metal. From what I have heard of Nightwish, Sinergy, and Dark Moor, it really just isn't my thing.

[QUOTE=IheartSP]lol shadows fallen that actually made me laugh.

Personally I hate female singers in metal. From what I have heard of Nightwish, Sinergy, and Dark Moor, it really just isn't my thing.[/QUOTE]
agreed

*whips out a few licks from Every Time I Die*

(refresh)

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]*whips out a few licks from Every Time I Die*[/QUOTE]
you sitting at your computer with your guitar too? :lol: i seem to do that a lot

:amaze:

You guys need a crash course...(**** I've been saying that a lot).

Try Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy, Estuary, Lunatica or Flowing Tears for some decent vocals.

Also, The Gathering and Elfonia work rather nicely too...although they aren't as metal, they still kick epic ***.

EDIT: Me too...come to think of it, i do most of my guitar playing on the computer.

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]And image is the whole ****ed point of black metal. Without the image, black metal would be a whole lot worse. It's as important a function as the style of music.[/QUOTE]
But that's my point! Dimmu Borgir is not black metal!!! They can have whatever the hell image they want, but it doesn't change the music. They opt to go for symphonic music, but I think in DCA they went too far with the orchestra and sort of forgot that they're supposed to play metal with their blasphemy.

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]Maybe I Alexi just played lead and they found a new singer someone between David Dramer (disturbed) and Jesse Leech(killswitch engaged)...I don't know it's just a thought.[/QUOTE]
.....

Those two singers are pretty bad. Bodom wouldn't be Bodom without Alexi singing.

Anyway, i'm currently downloading the new Warmen album.

How many people actually know all the names of the members of COB.

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]How many people actually know all the names of the members of COB.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure most of us do.

Alexi Laiho, Henkka T. Blacksmith, Jaska Raatikainen, Janne Warmen, Roope Latvala.

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]How many people actually know all the names of the members of COB.[/QUOTE]

Lets see...

Alexi, Roope, Janne, Henkka, and...[COLOR=White]f[/COLOR]uck.

Well, i got 4. :p

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]How many people actually know all the names of the members of COB.[/QUOTE]
dont know last names except for alexi
Alexi Laiho - lead guitar/vocals
Roope- guitar
Henkka- bass
Jaska- drums
Janne- keyboard

I'm still saving for a ESP Wildchild Sig guitar...3600 bucks and its mine.

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]I'm still saving for a ESP Wildchild Sig guitar...3600 bucks and its mine.[/QUOTE]
if i were you i would get the jackson one...im not sure where you can get that though

I really don't know how that happens but I guess I'm A.D.D. because I keep changing subjects on myself...

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]I'm still saving for a ESP Wildchild Sig guitar...3600 bucks and its mine.[/QUOTE]
:lol: C'mon dude, you're not seriously going to waste your money on that over-priced peice of sh[SIZE=2]i[/SIZE]t are you? You could buy a $500 Jackson and be getting a guitar of equal value.

You people make me sick. LEARN THEIR LAST NAMES!!!

[QUOTE=JacksonRR3guy]I'm still saving for a ESP Wildchild Sig guitar...3600 bucks and its mine.[/QUOTE]

You do realize you're paying at least 1000 extra for the name, right?

You could get the same guitar, without the signature, for a LOT less.

[QUOTE=three_over_one]if i were you i would get the jackson one...im not sure where you can get that though[/QUOTE]
Japan and only Japan (new) unless previously owned.