NoSurprises: Rec. Me Some Metal

ECRbubs 06.07.09	MASTODON
The Computer 06.07.09	Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Bluckwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park Opeth-Blackwater Park ...need to go on?
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Lol I think I got it Pinky. Care to be more specific ECR?
ECRbubs 06.07.09	Blood Mountain is the best but any album from Remission to Crack the Skye is awesome
NoSurprises 06.07.09	So far really digging Opeth. I like how they switch it up in ways you don't quite expect.
BallsToTheWall 06.07.09	Opeth fans are the plague that will bring this world to ruins. Agalloch, Ulver, Dismember, Autumn Leaves there....
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Also to further clarify, ridiculous guitar and or drum wankery is irritating as hell.
applesoup 06.07.09	Cynic is quite epic....their vocals are clean.. but also have a feww raspy growls. vocals are not exactly jeff buckley.. but still listenable, and they go with the music, they're kinda robotic though listen to: Veil Of Maya and Evolutionary Sleeper. some people say they're a bit like opeth, but that is subjective.
AtavanHalen 06.07.09	Cynic and Mortal Sin
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Ok, so Aggaloch's singer annoys the hell out of me with that whole guttural thing he's going for but Ulver seems pretty awesome so far.
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Scratch that, Ulver's vocalist is also annoying after a few minutes.
The Computer 06.07.09	Just to clear up, I am NOT an Opeth fanboy.
BallsToTheWall 06.07.09	My reccomendations are elite. I wouldnt steer you wrong. Also Katatonia, Danzig, Mirrorthrone, Manowar, Ikuinen Kaamos for more crossover. Ulver and Agalloch are some of the best bands in the genre, if you don't like them, seriously, stop fucking listening to metal now. Period. Pack up your bags and G.T.F.O the metal realm.
cirq 06.07.09	what pinky565865725704765247374908965724 said
Cerbyrus 06.07.09	Dark Tranquillity Nevermore Symphony X do i win
EyesWideShut 06.07.09	cant go wrong with some Tool, Danzig, Black Sabbath, Death, and Iron Maiden. All great bands that are easy to get into. If u want start will old school and work your way up.
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Ok, so far I like some Opeth, Danzig, Mirrorthrone, Ikuinen Kaamos are ok, Black Sabbath and Tool I already listen to. Sorry Balls, just not feeling the Agalloch and Ulver.
ECRbubs 06.07.09	Mastodon are the best metal band ever IMO did you check them out
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Yeah but so far its been kinda.... meh tbh. Was expecting to be more blown away.
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Actually, some of Mastodon is pretty awesome, but for me the song to song quality seems a little hit and miss. Like they sort of fall back on a default style sometimes.
keziasfortress 06.07.09	The Ocean - Fluxion
keziasfortress 06.07.09	oh also Exotic Animal Petting Zoo - I Have Made My Bed In Darkness The Number 12 Looks Like You - Nuclear.Sad.Nuclear
JizzInMyPants 06.07.09	so you want some good crossover metal huh? try katatonia, amorphis, rhapsody of fire, avenged sevenfold, dark tranquillity ( harsh vocals but he is the best harsh vocalist in the genre for me (bar peter of hyprocrisy solely because of what he did on nightmaremade flesh)...harsh yet you could make out ever word), those are just some off the top of my head, also katatonia is toolish so you will prob dig them
Zip 06.07.09	Opeth whores are becoming increasingly more obnxious.
ThusSpokeZarathustra 06.07.09	SLAYER – everything up to Seasons in the Abyss DEATH – try starting with Symbolic or The Sound of Perseverance BATHORY – Hammerheart IRON MAIDEN – s/t, Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Seventh Son W.A.S.P – The Crimson Idol FATES WARNING – The Spectre Within, Awaken the Guardian QUEENSRYCHE – s/t EP, Operation: Mindcrime MERCYFUL FATE – Melissa and Don’t Break the Oath KING DIAMOND – Abigail NEVERMORE – Dreaming Neon Black SANCTUARY – Refuge Denied, Into the Mirror Black TYPE O NEGATIVE – Bloody Kisses, October Rust DIO – Holy Diver SEPULTURA – Beneath the Remains
Bfhurricane 06.07.09	Specific albums I recommend for your case: Symphony X - Paradise Lost Nightwish - Once, Dark Passion Play Metallica - Ride The Lightning, Master Of Puppets You probably won't be able to understand the lyrics in Blackwater Park, but it's my favorite album so I recommend it. Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time, Powerslave Ozzy Osbourne - Tribute (excellent transition album) Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
Streetvulture 06.07.09	how does not liking ulver or agalloch make someone an elitist
rotterdog 06.07.09	I'd go for Bathory - Blood Fire Death
Streetvulture 06.07.09	I agree with you there, but wouldn't say that's elitist, just narrow-minded
Streetvulture 06.07.09	no. narrow minded doesn't necessarily mean elitist but an elitist is naturally going to be less accepting of views/tastes other than that of the "elite" which is narrow minded. elitism encompasses a degree of narrow mindedness, not the other way around.
Streetvulture 06.07.09	uh huh.
Streetvulture 06.07.09	point is this guys not an elitist
NoSurprises 06.07.09	Wow sorry for not digging bands you like dude. I tried man. As for emotion, I am not getting that at all. It just feels like its not very genuine. Just because its loud or harsh doesn't mean it conveys an emotion or feeling effectively. Besides when it comes to music I can't force myself to like something that just doesn't really grab me. I don't even know why sometimes a song or artist doesn't get me but it happens. If that makes me elitist then whatever. The point of my spiel at the top of the list was to give people some indication of what generally appeals to me so it would be easier to come up with a list. Just because I've offended you by not liking a particular style doesn't make me close minded. Being open-minded doesn't mean liking everything, it means giving everything a chance and not pre-judging something before you hear it. Anyways, I'd like to thank everyone for the recommendations but it might take a while to get into a lot of them enough to be sure of what I like. As you might be able to tell I don't listen to much metal so I'm basically trying to broaden my horizons here. Again, thanks all (except someguest who was not helpful at all).
yetanotherprofile 06.07.09	Iron Maiden- Seventh Son, Eddy The Great. Megadeth- RIP
OllieS 06.07.09	Amorphis - Silent Waters is a must for what you're looking for.