Thread: Northman's 2015 Metal Album Ratings

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Mechina - Acheron
Caïna - Setter Of Unseen Snares
Angra - Secret Garden
Lucian The Wolfbearer - Paradise
Forevers' Fallen Grace - Ascending The Monolith
Marilyn Manson - The Pale Emperor
Northland - Downfall And Rebirth
Mudbath - Corrado Zeller
Defaced - Forging The Sanctuary

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Battle Beast - Unholy Savior
Ingested - The Architect Of Extinction
The Crown - Death Is Not Dead
Marduk - Frontschwein
Storm - Storm's A Brewin'
Arbor Mortis - Prophet
Satan's Host - Pre-Dating God Part 1 & 2
Mojave Green - Mojave Green
The Unchaining - Ithilien
Sylosis - Dormant Heart

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Snakefeast - The Pythoness
Obscure Infinity - Perpetual Descending Into Nothingness
Encircle - Lost Chronicles
Blackdeath - Gift
Venom - From The Very Depths
Wednesday 13 - Monsters Of The Universe: Come Out And Plague
Seethe - Rise From Ruin
Malnàtt - Swine-Song
Wildpath - Disclosure
Napalm Death - Apex Predator - Easy Meat

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Archgoat - The Apocalyptic Triumphator
Subterranean Masquerade - The Great Bazaar
U.D.O. - Decadent
Goat Semen - Ego Svm Satana
Finsterforst - Mach Dich Frei
Blind Guardian - Beyond The Red Mirror
Northaunt - Istid I-II
Periphery - Juggernaut: Alpha & Juggernaut: Omega
Biotoxic Warfare - Lobotomized
Armageddon - Captivity & Devourment

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Keep Of Kalessin - Epistemology
Tank86 - Obey
Callisto - Secret Youth
Fallen Voices - Fields Of Cathartics Souls
Skygge - Antiqua Ignis
Hate - Crusade:Zero
Their Dogs Were Astronauts - Earthkeeper
Despondent - Awakening The Elder Gods
Alborea - Alborea: Parte I
Xibalba - Tierra Y Libertad
Exile Into Suffery - Substitutional Race Of Tomorrow
Before Eden - A Realm Reborn

Wedenesday 13 has steadily improved album from album, especially since changing from Murderdolls and before that Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13. Curse of Me off the Fang Bang album is probably my favorite song of theirs, though Haddonfield and Werewolves of London were both uniquely fun songs from that same album.

I was talking about the most influential metal bands in history the other day, I believe Metallica had that locked during the 90's, 00's was Disturbed and Marilyn Manson, 80's I think was no doubt Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath) and Iron Maiden, now it's Five Finger Death Punch IMHO.

Originally Posted by Lancane

Wedenesday 13 has steadily improved album from album, especially since changing from Murderdolls and before that Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13. Curse of Me off the Fang Bang album is probably my favorite song of theirs, though Haddonfield and Werewolves of London were both uniquely fun songs from that same album.

Yea, honestly the latest by Wednesday 13 was the first record ive actually heard from them but i really liked it. Reminds me of my friends band Dead N Wasted with a similar feel.

I was talking about the most influential metal bands in history the other day, I believe Metallica had that locked during the 90's, 00's was Disturbed and Marilyn Manson, 80's I think was no doubt Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath) and Iron Maiden, now it's Five Finger Death Punch IMHO.

Yea, depends on where you stand from i guess when it comes to influence. Metallica was definitely the gateway to thrash for me towards the end of the 80's and i know they helped influence other bands at the time. Not sure how much influence Disturbed or Manson had. I generally consider Disturbed in the nu metal area and think that Korn and Bizkit had a larger impact on the nu metal genre itself. But even the rap/metal thing wasnt totally new when Korn came out as Faith No More and Anthrax dabbled in that area beforehand. I suppose Manson could be credited with showcasing the more gothic/industrial vibe in the late 90's and through the 2000's though. Ozzy definitely influenced a great many artists including a lot hair rock from that time period as well. As for FFDP, not sure if the are really influencing anyone at the moment as i think they are kind of riding that nu metal/core bandwagon. Have not really been a big fan of theirs but do like their Bad Company cover.

Originally Posted by Northman

Yea, honestly the latest by Wednesday 13 was the first record ive actually heard from them but i really liked it. Reminds me of my friends band Dead N Wasted with a similar feel.

Yea, depends on where you stand from i guess when it comes to influence. Metallica was definitely the gateway to thrash for me towards the end of the 80's and i know they helped influence other bands at the time. Not sure how much influence Disturbed or Manson had. I generally consider Disturbed in the nu metal area and think that Korn and Bizkit had a larger impact on the nu metal genre itself. But even the rap/metal thing wasnt totally new when Korn came out as Faith No More and Anthrax dabbled in that area beforehand. I suppose Manson could be credited with showcasing the more gothic/industrial vibe in the late 90's and through the 2000's though. Ozzy definitely influenced a great many artists including a lot hair rock from that time period as well. As for FFDP, not sure if the are really influencing anyone at the moment as i think they are kind of riding that nu metal/core bandwagon. Have not really been a big fan of theirs but do like their Bad Company cover.

Disturbed has had a lot of influence when you consider the Nu-Metal breakout that has occurred since and seems to be the more progressively growing of the metal subgenres, I think Five Finger Death Punch has sort of picked up the torch for Disturbed more then earned it, though we could make an argument that Korn was just as influential - while Faith No More was a love em' or hate em' band just like Limp Bizkit, Anthrax was more of a godfather band that had a wide array of flavors so not so much influential as just pioneers to various new genres including Thrash and Death. Marilyn Manson has really influenced almost all subgenres, not just Goth, but Nu-Metal as well as Industrial. When you look at bands like Alien Sex Fiend and Nine Inch Nails while one was completely underground the other rose to prominence but was not near as influential, Manson made the scene explode paving the way not only for bands like Oomph, Godhead, Rammstein, Seraphim Shock, Genitorturers, etc. I think GNR had certain influential aspects to different genres as well, but honestly I think they had more influence with Grunge and Alternative Rock. Iron Maiden for me was the bridge to groups like King Diamond, Slayer, GWAR and so on, but I guess they could be just as influential to Nu-Metal.

Anyways, you should check out Fang Bang by Wednesday 13.

What did you think about Dracula's Swing of Death and Adrenaline Mob's Dearly Departed? Are either worth a damn?

Metal is in a sad place if 5FDP is the most influential band.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Metal is in a sad place if 5FDP is the most influential band.

I don't believe they are the most influential to the whole culture, but to more those looking to go mainstream Coach (posers). How many tried to copy Metallica during their reign, or White Zombie and so on. IMHO I believe you have those who are good influences and bad, some lack complete creativity. We saw the same with Hair Metal Bands, I believe MC was vastly influential but the genre sort of exploded with bands that copied the likes of Motley Crue, W.A.S.P, Dokken, Def Leppard, Twisted Sister and then suddenly you have Poison, Warrant, Danger Danger, Dangerous Toys, everyone copying someone, lack of originality. Of course we saw that more recently with some of the Nu Metal Artists. You know how many new artists I've heard that could damn well be the band I listened to five minutes before?

Originally Posted by Lancane

What did you think about Dracula's Swing of Death and Adrenaline Mob's Dearly Departed? Are either worth a damn?

I think i have DSOD laying around somewhere. I remember the cover but dont think i ever got around to listening or rating it. Ive never listened to Adrenaline Mob so cant really comment on that one.

Originally Posted by Northman

I think i have DSOD laying around somewhere. I remember the cover but dont think i ever got around to listening or rating it. Ive never listened to Adrenaline Mob so cant really comment on that one.

I just figured with you so involved in the metal scene that you might have heard one or the other if not both. The last two I bought was U.D.O Decadent & ordered Diablo Blvd. Follow the Deadlights (The Import).

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Torche - Restarter
Apontokation - Conquerors Beyond The Stars
Exgenesis - Aphotic Veil
0 X í S T - One Eon
Solefald - World Metal. Kosmopolis Sud
Leah - Kings & Queens
Negură Bunget - Tău
Ancient Wind - The Chosen Slain
Tales Of Gaia - Breaking Dawn
66crusher - Wanderer
WelicoRuss - I AM

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Iron Walrus - The Plague
Abscession - Grave Offerings
Mourning Mist - Mourning Mist
Clutter - Obsidian
Ontogeny - Hymns Of Ahriman
Helrunar - Niederkunfft
Atomicide - Chaos Abomination
The Ogre - Idol Icon Black
Manilla Road - The Blessed Curse
In From The Cold - Filth Bible
Death Karma - The History Of Death & Burial Rituals, Part 1
Kyzer Soze - Ascension