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Death Metal English (2013)

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Re: Death Metal English (2013)

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Bolt Thrower never gets old.

Absolutely not. The last album, Those Once Loyal (2005), was a masterpiece and while I respect the band for not making another album just to make another album.. I would really like another album!

I can't see it happening, since Martin Kearns died they've done nothing and I expect it to stay that way. Perhaps they'll do the odd gig here or there, but tbh I'm happy not hearing a Bolt Thrower album with a different drummer.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#52

I'm a bit confused about most death metal, are they trying to appear (as the cockney's say) "hard men" in the way that gangsta rappers are trying to portray street-level gangs?

Death metal is indeed very silly. What I'm not sure of is whether its fans don't realise it's silly, embrace the silliness, or have simply moved beyond such pathetic human dichotomies as serious and silly.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#53

I'm a bit confused about most death metal, are they trying to appear (as the cockney's say) "hard men" in the way that gangsta rappers are trying to portray street-level gangs?

Maybe a bit back in the 90s. But most of the bands are clearly 'LARPing' and putting on a persona. Off stage they're almost all very chill and aware of the absurdity of the characters they play.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

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post #52

I'm a bit confused about most death metal, are they trying to appear (as the cockney's say) "hard men" in the way that gangsta rappers are trying to portray street-level gangs?

Death metal is indeed very silly. What I'm not sure of is whether its fans don't realise it's silly, embrace the silliness, or have simply moved beyond such pathetic human dichotomies as serious and silly.

I’d say most of us do realize it. The whole trveness is IME more a blackmetal thing. Now the question if we embrace it or have moved beyond is more personal ;)

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#55

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I saw them live once, in a small standing room only venue. The musicianship on display was insane. Watching Muhammed belt out those vocals while playing extremely technical guitar parts was unforgettable.

Lucky you! Considering that the likelihood of Necro putting out a new record or playing live is almost zero. One can hope though! Their album Epitaph is what I like to call a "perfect" record, in the way that Aja by Steely Dan is a perfect record.

I understand that Muhammed got his masters in engineering and now works at BMW.

BMW is likely to pay a lot better than gigging.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

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> Normal English: “Commuting to work” > Death Metal English: “TRANSPORTATION OF THE WAGEBOUND UNTO THE NEXUS OF PERPETUAL QUOTIDIAN ENSLAVEMENT” I can see that one play out very well in a job interview after realising that the job isn't as remote as promised.

It reminds me of that scene at a diner:

Waiter: Can I take your order?

Teenager: I wish to devour the unborn.

Parent: Eggs. He wants eggs.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#57

This article was written by my good friend, bandmate, and former co-worker Doug Moore! Doug is best known as the vocalist for extreme death metal noise maniacs Pyrrhon. https://pyrrhonband.bandcamp.com/album/abscess-time He is also the vocalist for the death metal band Glorious Depravity, in which I drum. This makes best use of his DME skills. https://gloriousdepravity.bandcamp.com/album/ageless-violenc... . Look at…

Who are the lyrics for and what is expected of the audience? Are they purely artistic or do fans usually read the lyrics at some point and appreciate them and do they ever understand them in the song?

Amon Amarth encouraged fans at a festival to sing along even if they don't know the lyrics: "It's death metal, no one would tell the difference!"

But by the way their lyrics are in plain English and make as much sense as you can reasonably expect from a rock band, and vocal style is on the more comprehensible end of death metal spectrum.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

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> Normal English: “Commuting to work” > Death Metal English: “TRANSPORTATION OF THE WAGEBOUND UNTO THE NEXUS OF PERPETUAL QUOTIDIAN ENSLAVEMENT” I can see that one play out very well in a job interview after realising that the job isn't as remote as promised.

The job is remote; there’s a catch, though, that you need to commute to its (sometimes very) remote location.

My current job involved a relocation to another country. Now I know how to call it: a very remote job. :)

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#59

I'm a bit confused about most death metal, are they trying to appear (as the cockney's say) "hard men" in the way that gangsta rappers are trying to portray street-level gangs?

Some really tried hard, with actual murder, arson of 1000 yo church in Norway and rehearsing (not live show) surrounded by sheep heads on spikes while throwing up because of the smell.

Re: Death Metal English (2013)

#60

I'm a bit confused about most death metal, are they trying to appear (as the cockney's say) "hard men" in the way that gangsta rappers are trying to portray street-level gangs?

Some really tried hard, with actual murder, arson of 1000 yo church in Norway and rehearsing ( not live show) surrounded by sheep heads on spikes while throwing up because of the smell.

That's not death metal.
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