Heavy Metal Origins

jueves, 29 de enero de 2015

Metal in our Days

Most of the Time I can't stand how people confuse genres specially Heavy Metal we have learned over this Blog, main differences between sub-genres such as thrash metal, black metal, death metal to name a few.

No it's the same for example Metallica and Kiss they are very different each one of them has strenghts and their sound, lyrics and style is better than other.

Nowadays exist "New genres" of Metal personally I don't like them because are I don't know a correct word in english but I have to use a word in spanish to understand me "Bandas populachas o que todo mundo escucha" and most of time people confuse over and over this genre.

Well I think for example this genre that was born early to mid 90's called "Nu Metal" a combination of course Metal and Rap? (what the f***) when I heard this I could not belive, it's an insult to the genre.

And this are bands "populacheras"

*Slipknot I don't know why people prefers listen this

System of a down well this band not is "Nu Metal" is "Alternative Metal" but is another band "populachera"

And Finally this Guns N' Roses" again most of the time people confuse "this" with Heavy Metal for me it's a very overrated band. I don't like!

Well half a year ago Gene Simmons (kiss Frontman) Said: "Today Rock is dying" In my opinion it colud be true because globalization, new music is changing our past and people prefers heard this. I clarify I'm just talking about this genre. And of course I respect your music.

To say goodbye, I have to say something I choose this topic because I love this genre is my life and I can't live without music in my ears.

Did You Know?

We know that Heavy Metal started in 1970 but before some bands such as Iron Butterfly, Queen and the Beatles influenced to create this amazing genre; but what are they songs?

I'll share with you this songs maybe you had heard before.

The Beatles - Helter Skelter. (1968)

This song contains a fast guitar by George Harrison some experts believe that this song was one of the first "heavy songs".

Queen - Stone Cold Crazy (1974)

I know it was relased in 1974 four years after Heavy Metal appears is an excellent song and the guitar by Brian May is awesome, but in fact it helps to create another genre "THRASH METAL" Who said that Queen could not play fast?

Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1969)

Perhaps this song has some heavy elements but Heavy Metal history mention that this song was an important influence in the future.

10 Greatest Guitarists of Metal

This Top was Created by Gibson an important American Guitar company.

10. George Lynch (Dokken)

Is an American hard rock guitarist and songwriter. Lynch is best known for his work with heavy metal band Dokken and his band Lynch Mob. Lynch is considered to be one of the most influential and famous 80's metal guitarists.

9. Dave Murray and Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden)

Dave Murray is an English guitarist and songwriter best known as one of the earliest members of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. Along with the group's bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris, Murray has appeared on all of the band's releases.

Adrian Smith is an English guitarist, best known as a member of Iron Maiden, for whom he writes songs and performs live backing vocals on some tracks.

8. Adam Jones (Tool)

is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American musician and visual artist, best known for his position as the guitarist for Grammy-Award winning band Tool. Jones has been rated the 75th Greatest Guitarist of all time by the Rolling Stone and placed 9th in Guitar World's Top 100 Greatest metal Guitarists. Jones is also the director of the majority of Tool's music videos.

7. Zack Wylde(Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society)

Is an American musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and occasional actor who is best known as the former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and founder of the heavy metal band Black Label Society.

6. Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen)

Is anAmerican musician, songwriter and producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, keyboardist and co-founder of the hard rock band Van Halen. He is considered to be one of the world's greatest guitarists, and one of the most influential rock guitarists of the 20th century.

5. Dimebag Darrell (Pantera, Damageplan)

was an American guitarist and songwriter best known as a founding member of two bands, Pantera and Damageplan, alongside his brother, Vinnie Paul. He is considered to be one of the driving forces behind groove metal.

4. John Petrucci (Dream Theater)

Is an American guitarist, composer and producer. He is best known as a founding member of the progressive metal/rock band Dream Theater.

3. Randy Rhoads (Ozzy Osbourne)

was an American heavy metal guitarist who played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot. He died in a plane accident while on tour with Osbourne in Florida in 1982.

2. Kirk Hammet (Metallica)

Is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus.

1. Tony Iommy (Black Sabbath)

Is an English guitarist, songwriter and producer. Best known as lead guitarist and founding member of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

10 Greatest Metal Vocalists according Hit Parader.

Hit parader is an american Magazine focusing on the genres of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. This Top was published in November 2006.

10. Ronnie James Dio

I disagree with this does not deserve to be in this posotion. he was an extraordinay human being very loyal to this genre and his voice perfect. Lamentably he dies in 2010. For me is the best.

Curious information: He created the classic "Signal of Metal" (you can check in the image)

Bands in wich he played: Elf, Heaven and hell, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio Band.

9. Paul Rodgers

He has a sweet voice his genres are Hard rock and blues, I've heard some songs of him specially when he played with Queen.

Bands: Free, Bad company, The firm, The law, Queen + Paul Rodgers.

8. Ozzy Osburne

I have sometimes thought that ozzy hasn't a good voice, actually he has a good style in performance I have had the opportunity to see him in live and his passion is extraordinary.

Bands: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne Band.

7. Bruce Dickinson

I like Bruce voice because he can change his voice to different ways it could be possible when he sings songs like "The duelist" "Flight of Icarus", "Wasted Years", and "Aces High"

Bands: Samson and Iron Maiden.

6. Freddie Mercury

All of you know Freddie Mercury, well I don't talk if he's a not a Metal singer anyway Freddie leave a legacy in the music and his extraordinary voice speaks for itself.

Bands: Queen.

Photo taken from his Official facebook page.

5. Bon Scott

Bon Scott was the first frontman of AC/DC in my opinion he had a great voice similar voice than Brian Johnson (recent vocalist) lamentably he died very younger in 1980 for alcohol overdose.

Bands: AC/DC.

4. Chris Cornell

This guy has a great voice I'm not a fan but I like when he starts with soundgarden band is a "Grunge" genre.

Bands: Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple aof the Dog.

3. Steven Tyler

For many people Steven has a magnificent voice perhaps because he's a very famous guy either I'm not a big fan to him but I like songs like "Dream on" (classic song).

Bands: Aerosmith

2. Rob Halford

He must to be here I love Halford his voice is potent, amazing, extraordinary he can change his voice high notes, it's very exciting listen to him.

Bands: Judas Priest, Flight and Halford band.

1. Robert Plant

His extraordinary voice is respected by all and for me either with Led Zeppelin were their best moments lamentably when drumer John Bonham Died for alcoholic overdose, Led Zeppelin ends.

Bands: Led Zeppelin

10 Greatest songs of Metal According VH1

Introduction:
Next top was taken from a tv Show called "40 greatest songs of Metal" on VH1 channel; this top conteins diferents Heavy Metal sub-genres such as: thrash metal, and hard Rock.

I'll review this top and I make commentaries about it, if it's bad or good. Let's star.

10: Motörhead - Ace of Spades (1980)

In this song we can apreciate Lemmy's powerful voice, he can change his voice in differents ways to a level high or slow but it depends about guitar sound and drums. It's an epic song because with this Motörhead starts to be one of the greatest heavy metal worldwide.

Well I like this song.

9. Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy train (1980)

With this single Ozzy Osbourne starts his new solo carrer after leaving Black Sabbath for drugs and alcohol problems.

Ozzy show us that he's an extraordianry metal singer and "The Metal never Dies", This song is included in "Blizzard of Ozz", Ozzy Osbourne debut album. He keeps Heavy Metal genre.

8. Slayer - Raining Blood. (1986)

This song is an agresive demostration about, how you should play the drums, we can listen at the begining a powerful sound it's very exciting, it's a classic thrash metal song.

7. Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (1982)

Bruce Dickinson frontman show with this album a master piece and the favorite of some fans;about reception was the first single relased in 1982 with the new frontman Bruce Dickinson this song talks about a nightmare that mention in some parts "Hell".

6. Kiss - Detroit Rock City (1976)

An extraordiany song because guitar is noisy and the tempos change quickly, Gene Simmons sings loud with some screams.

Also is a great album if you like Kiss you must to heard this album "Destroyer".

5. Judas Priest - Yo've Got Another thing comin' (1982)

This Song and this album are perfect Rob Halfor for me has the greatest voice of Metal, mostof the time are called "METAL GODS" I love Judas Priest. "Screaming for vegeance".

4. AC/DC - Back in Black (1980)

If you don't know this song was Brian Johnson debut like new vocalist after Bon Scott death, this song is good but not include this song in the top. Some curious: This is the second best-selling album in music (in general).

3. Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle.

I don't like Guns N' Roses, but I have to say something ehm... Idon't know... next.

2. Black Sabbath - Iron Man (1970)

Another great classic song, Iron Man show us Tony Iommy (guitarrist) that is a great guitarrist he's better known like Heavy Metal godfather. I love this song is a great achivement.

1. Metallica - Master of Puppets (1986)

I don't know why "Master of Puppets" is first place if are better songs, in my opinion it's a good song because it's long and the sound is awesome with James hetfield voice but it could be better.

miércoles, 28 de enero de 2015

10 greatest Heavy Metal albums according Rolling Stone Magazine.

CAUTION: Please read next information.
Next Top 10 is a combination of diferent Heavy Metal sub-genres, such as: thrash metal, hard rock and heavy metal.
In my opinion I disagree with this top, but why? well in my experience I have heard in my life many and many better albums than this... but I would like to share with you some different opinions from important magazines.
On the other hand I can't understand, why are two Metallica albums and Guns N' Roses? (This Sucks)

Well let's start

10. Metallica - Ride the Lightning. (1984)

Isaac's Opinion:
In this album I can heard a dark sound comparing with Kill em' all their debut album, well I like the sound and epic solos like "Creeping death" and "Fade to black" classic tracks in this album but in general this album should not be in this Top ten.

Good Point: Metallica keeps their style (Thrash Metal)

Isaac's Score
3 stars out 5 stars.

9. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II (1969)

Isaac's Opinion:

Led Zeppelin is Heavy? I didn't even know that. In fact I know that Led Zeppelin is Hard Rock and in beging they played Blues (Only Covers). In my opinion is a good album and I can recomend songs like "Heartbreaker" and "What Is and What Should Never Be" they are my favorites songs and Roberts' Plant voice is awesome. Same this album should not be in this Top ten.

Good Point: Is a Classic album in the Rock industry.

Isaac's Score:

4 stars out 5 stars.

8. Metallica - Metallica (1991) (better known like "Black album")

Isaac's Opinion:

Metallica Again? In my opinion is a great album it conteins, a good sound, tracks are exciting but Metallica is not my favorite band. I recomend songs like "Sad but true", wherever I may roam", "Don't thread on me", they are my favorites. Again this album should not be in this Top ten perhaps in a Top 50.

Good Point: Is a Heavy album.

Isaac's Score:
4 stars out 5 stars.

7: Guns N' Roses - Apetite for Destruction (1987)

Isaac's Opinion:
What the fuck? (my Apollogies for this expresion) First I have to say something, This band is Hard Rock not Metal, is an overrated band and they sucks! sorry I can't Stand this.

Good Point: No Good point.

Isaac's Score: I don't like this band.

6. Slayer - Reign in Blood (1986)

Isaac's Opinion:
Slayer is a Thrash Metal band that in my personal likes is one of my favorite Thrash Metal Bands and Reign in Blood is a great master piece, I love powerfull sound and agresive, and Arayas' voice He screams ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Good Point: Is agresive and guitar makes me crazy!

CAUTION: This album could be ofensive for Religion. Album cover says it all.

Isaac's Score:
4 stars out 5 stars.

5. Metallica - ...And justice for all (1988)

Isaac's opinion:

Damn it! Oh Metallica this album is acceptable their sound is more faster than previous metallica albums, they change a little bit the sound you could note this change in songs like "Blackend" and "Dyers eve"

Good Point: Guitar is Faster.

Isaac's Score:

3 stars out 5 stars.

4. Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast (1982)

Isaac's opinion:

If you don't know this was the begining of a new era, Bruce Dickinson replacement to ex frontman Paul di'ano and then this was his debut album like new frontman.

Number of the beast was relased in 1982 and well acclaimed by critics but on the other hand Catholic Church accused them like satanic Band.

Classics songs like "the number of the beast", "Run to the hills", and my favorite "Hallowed be thy name"

Good point: Master piece of Heavy metal and Bruce Dickinson debut.

Isaac's Score:

4 stars out 5 stars.

3. Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (1970)

Isaac's Opinion:

Yeah! Black Sabbath must to be here.

This master piece is the begining of Heavy Metal lyrics are dark and creepy as well as sound.

Good Points: Excelent cover and tracks are fantastic.

Isaac's Score:

Perfect score 5 stars.

2. Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970)

Isaac's opinion:

Another master piece they followed their style songs like "hand of doom" "electric funeral" and the heavy metal hymn "paranoid" actually Black sabbath is my favorite band.

Good Points: Is a very exciting listen this album.

Isaac's Score:

Perfect score 5 stars.

1. Metallica - Master of puppets (1986)