DCMaximo Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 Basically, I was going through the "TSM Biggest Metalhead" thread, doing really badly, when I noticed some bands (Quiet Riot, Ratt) who never meant jackshit in the UK and one (Riot) who I'd never even heard of. This got me wondering, do metal bands from the UK, past and present, mean anything, or are even heard of in the states. For the sake of curiosity, are the following acts heard of in the States and to what extent? PAST Carcass Dub War Extreme Noise Terror Medulla Nocte PRESENT Akercocke Cathedral Funeral For A Friend Lostprophets Napalm Death Paradise Lost Raging Speedhorn Stampin' Ground Thanks guys
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 Carcass is fucking badass.
Nevermortal Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 Akercocke. Oh my fuck they're heavy.
DCMaximo Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Posted February 17, 2004 lost prophets In my defence, they're probably the biggest UK metal act at the moment, in terms of popularity over here, so I just wanted to know how they've translated to the USA. Besides their new stuff is pretty good, especially We Are Godzilla, You Are Tokyo
Corey_Lazarus Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 I dunno about any UK acts. My friend told me about some bands, I think they're called Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest, but I can't be too sure. You know how friends can get these wacky underground metal acts' names messed up! (Oh, you forgot "Cradle Of Filth" for present UK metal bands, since they're one of the more popular black metal acts in the world...and none of this "they're not TR00" bullshit, either. You also forgot Venom in your "Past" list.)
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 I have been dying to get my hands on some Akercocke after the hype I'm hearing.
PLAGIARISM! Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 How do Killing Joke fare in the US? A lot of Butthole Surfers forum folks I talk to seem to like em. I guess they weren't really metal in the 80s, but that new CD er, really is.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 I have been dying to get my hands on some Akercocke You don't think before you speak, do you Tack? I swear, you are the GAYEST metalhead in the known.... ...ok, maybe not, but you're still hella gay.
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 You win this round Agent...
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted February 17, 2004 Report Posted February 17, 2004 No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES!
DCMaximo Posted February 17, 2004 Author Report Posted February 17, 2004 I dunno about any UK acts. My friend told me about some bands, I think they're called Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest, but I can't be too sure. You know how friends can get these wacky underground metal acts' names messed up! (Oh, you forgot "Cradle Of Filth" for present UK metal bands, since they're one of the more popular black metal acts in the world...and none of this "they're not TR00" bullshit, either. You also forgot Venom in your "Past" list.) Yeah, but I KNOW how those acts are received in the US. I know that Sabbath, Maiden, Motorhead and Cradle are all popular in the States from reading the posts in this board and from reading the metal press in the UK (seven years of subscription to Metal Hammer). It's not that the bands I listed are the only UK metal bands I've heard of (I DO listen to, and know a lot about, metal music), but the ones whose popularity, if any, in the States I was curious about.
Steviekick Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Carcass is amazing. I am a Mike Amott mark, though. Cathedral is entertaining, and I know many people here stateside who like Paradise Lost and Napalm Death. And I don't understand why people like Cradle at all.
DCMaximo Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Posted February 18, 2004 Shit, sorry Corey, just re-read the opening post and I haven't phrased it well at all. I meant to ask if UK metal acts from recent times have been popular in the US- the past/present thing was meant to show bands who still exist and those who have split. Nice to see the mighty Akercocke are vaguely known, shame no-one seems to know of Medulla Nocte, they were so damn heavy (musically and physically- the drummer was a fat, fat bastard) that it would have been nice to see them get more acclaim.
Nevermortal Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Shit, sorry Corey, just re-read the opening post and I haven't phrased it well at all. I meant to ask if UK metal acts from recent times have been popular in the US- the past/present thing was meant to show bands who still exist and those who have split. Nice to see the mighty Akercocke are vaguely known, shame no-one seems to know of Medulla Nocte, they were so damn heavy (musically and physically- the drummer was a fat, fat bastard) that it would have been nice to see them get more acclaim. Bands with fat drummers are usually good.... Nick Barker (Dimmu/Cradle) Gene Hoglan (Death/SYL) Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Dace59 Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 I'm seeing Akercocke when the suport Arch Enemy in their prosponed gig in March. I'd throw Axis of Perdition as a UK Metal band (Industrial Black Metal) that I hope carries on with good things. Just because they're so good.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES! You like Reinventing the Steel.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Shit, sorry Corey, just re-read the opening post and I haven't phrased it well at all. I meant to ask if UK metal acts from recent times have been popular in the US- the past/present thing was meant to show bands who still exist and those who have split. Nice to see the mighty Akercocke are vaguely known, shame no-one seems to know of Medulla Nocte, they were so damn heavy (musically and physically- the drummer was a fat, fat bastard) that it would have been nice to see them get more acclaim. Bands with fat drummers are usually good.... Nick Barker (Dimmu/Cradle) Gene Hoglan (Death/SYL) Vinnie Paul (Pantera) The dude from Clutch. Tim Alexander from Primus. He's a pudgy sob.
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Agent of Oblivion Posted on Feb 18 2004, 11:34 AM QUOTE (Thumbtack @ Feb 17 2004, 02:04 PM) No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES! You like Reinventing the Steel. You wear frilly white shirts like the Stratovarious guys.
Nevermortal Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Agent of Oblivion Posted on Feb 18 2004, 11:34 AM QUOTE (Thumbtack @ Feb 17 2004, 02:04 PM) No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES! You like Reinventing the Steel. You wear frilly white shirts like the Stratovarious guys.
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Agent of Oblivion Posted on Feb 18 2004, 11:35 AM QUOTE (Nevermortal @ Feb 17 2004, 09:23 PM) QUOTE (DCMaximo @ Feb 17 2004, 09:11 PM) Shit, sorry Corey, just re-read the opening post and I haven't phrased it well at all. I meant to ask if UK metal acts from recent times have been popular in the US- the past/present thing was meant to show bands who still exist and those who have split. Nice to see the mighty Akercocke are vaguely known, shame no-one seems to know of Medulla Nocte, they were so damn heavy (musically and physically- the drummer was a fat, fat bastard) that it would have been nice to see them get more acclaim. Bands with fat drummers are usually good.... Nick Barker (Dimmu/Cradle) Gene Hoglan (Death/SYL) Vinnie Paul (Pantera) The dude from Clutch. Tim Alexander from Primus. He's a pudgy sob. HORGH MOTHERFUCKERS
DCMaximo Posted February 18, 2004 Author Report Posted February 18, 2004 Damn, also forgot to mention the excellence that is Sikth. I heard they were touring a bit in the States, so hopefully some of you will get to hear them. They're kind of like a more listenable version of the Dillenger Escape Plan.
Steviekick Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Agent of Oblivion Posted on Feb 18 2004, 11:34 AM QUOTE (Thumbtack @ Feb 17 2004, 02:04 PM) No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES! You like Reinventing the Steel. You wear frilly white shirts like the Stratovarious guys. I love Strato. It's my guilty pleasure. DCMaximo, I'm going to look into Sikth. I really like DEP.
PLAGIARISM! Posted February 18, 2004 Report Posted February 18, 2004 Herb is fat? Haven't seen him recently, he didn't used to be.
Dace59 Posted February 19, 2004 Report Posted February 19, 2004 Sikth plummeted with their album. The EPs there good, then they got blah. As for being a more listening DEP. DEP outdo Sikth everytime.
DCMaximo Posted February 19, 2004 Author Report Posted February 19, 2004 Sikth plummeted with their album. The EPs there good, then they got blah. As for being a more listening DEP. DEP outdo Sikth everytime. Hey, I never said they were as good as DEP, just a more listenable version. I'd say that those lovable scamps in Busted were a more listenable version of Green Day, but I'd sooner listen to Green Day. Actually, more listenable isn't the phrase....ah yes, CRAPPER version of Green Day would be more accurate, but you get my point. I still dig Sikth though, partly because the video for How May I Help You was so great, so Steviekick, I'd still say they're worth looking for.
Dace59 Posted February 19, 2004 Report Posted February 19, 2004 Ah, fairy snuff. Sikth cover of Wrathchild was ok, but as far as Maiden covers, go, it's not the best. But at least it's not CoF's Hallowed By thy Name.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted February 19, 2004 Report Posted February 19, 2004 Agent of Oblivion Posted on Feb 18 2004, 11:34 AM QUOTE (Thumbtack @ Feb 17 2004, 02:04 PM) No wait, Dax Riggs is overrated! YES! You like Reinventing the Steel. You wear frilly white shirts like the Stratovarious guys. Insulting a man's wardrobe is trendy. I fancy myself an Autumn.
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