What do you think about "modern" Rock-bands?

**Barkworm** · 09-01-2003, 01:16 AM

Since there are a lot of Rock-threads these days, I decided to start a thread about the popular Rockmusic which has come up within the last 7-8 years. I want your opinion especially on the following genres:
The Nu-Metal bands: Bands like Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Deftones but also Korn and Slipknot who do quite heavy music with a lot influence of Hiphop and Electro. Although I own some albums I never got used to this kind od music. The riffs are too simple (of course that's just my opinion since I never learned to play an instrument) and the Hiphop influence is often quite lame. This music isn't my cup of tea.
The New-Grunge stuff: Bands like Creed, Puddle of Mud, Nickelback, Staind etc. who tried to bring back one of the greatest Rock-genres ever. Of course they have some good songs but they'll never be near as good as Grunge has been back in the early nineties. Plus a lot of their stuff is too similar and boring.
The Retro-Rockbands (or the new "The"-bands

): Those are the press-darlings. Their music is not really "new" since they have a huge 70s-influence but bands like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Hives, The Vines or The White Stripes are doing some cool ****. From the three genres I have listed I like them the most by far.
Of course there are other, maybe even more important bands like Radiohead or Queens of the Stone Age but they are not that easy to categorize.
So what do you think?

*That Matt Guy* · 09-01-2003, 05:12 AM

*Taloniss* · 09-01-2003, 06:34 AM

I like the modern stuff. Bands like KoRn, Linkin Park, Deftones, White Stripes, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, and Papa Roach all adorn my CD collection.

*That Matt Guy* · 09-01-2003, 06:48 AM

I can tolerate some of them, but Korn and Papa Roach really make me want to puke.

*damnhooligan* · 09-01-2003, 08:04 AM

I personally dig Audioslave and Sevendust myself.

Though I'm more into trip hop and bossanova (Really!). I stopped avidly listening to rock after the grunge phase fizzled out.

*Voltron* · 09-01-2003, 08:48 AM

I find it amazing how 90+% of everything that comes out anymore sounds like someone gargling their own vomit.

*That Matt Guy* · 09-01-2003, 09:24 AM

Where the hell did the term "Nu Metal" come from? That's the lamest expression I have ever seen.

*Brodie* · 09-01-2003, 09:33 AM

I like some new stuff. Not Limp Bizkit or KoRn, but bands like Ill Nino, Murderdolls, Powerman 5000, The Blank Theory, Nothingface, In Flames and Seether are great. I'm really starting to get into bands like Spineshank.

*Raven* · 09-01-2003, 09:46 AM

i think modern bands are ok, i like the foo fighters, sevendust, korn, disturbed, ect.
there ok, for the moment, but i still like mushroomhead more.

Eternelle · 09-01-2003, 10:19 AM

I'm all for bands like Audioslave and Disturbed, and even some Linkin Park. My favorites though are more the Pop-rock groups like Matchbox Twenty, GooGoo Dolls, Fuel, Third Eye Blind, 3 doors Down, Smashing Pumpkins, and Counting Crows...though I'm not really sure what category the last few fit into...

~~Reznorite420~~ · 09-01-2003, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew138

I can tolerate some of them, but Korn and Papa Roach really make me want to puke.

Don't walk into my room if you hear sound, in that case

Anyway, I guess I'll go for Disturbed and Audioslave. You should've read the editorial in my school newspaper about "the rock comeback". It basically went on to explain how rock is emerging from it's "crappy pop hiatus" into what it should really sound like; according to him, stuff that was released from the early 80's Metallica-ish stuff to around '92.

SkaterMike · 09-01-2003, 04:10 PM

I think good rock music is finally starting to come around again. In fact, I'm listening to The Strokes as I write this. Since the Ramones and the Clash are two of my favourite bands, I'm really glad to see music like this making a comback. I also really like the Foo Fighters. I'm not too big on the nu-metal stuff, but don't mind it every once and a while. Say what you want about Sum 41, but they have some amazing guitar work and alot better, more heavy metal sound on their new album

*Kid Icarus* · 09-01-2003, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew138

I can tolerate some of them, but Korn and Papa Roach really make me want to puke.

*nod*

Add the 'new' punk, if you can even call it punk, and that's my view on it.

the 'The' bands are okay. the vines were pretty horrid though, they sounded like Nirvana and the Beatles squished together (get free has the same set up as Negative Creep. The exact same). The Hives were good, unless you listend to them more than twice a day. Same for the Strokes.

nu-metal needs to go far away. *nods*.

nu-grunge needs to go too. Audioslave and Pearl Jam should stay though.

also, the new Gn'R. Buckethead? -_-. Velvet Revolver is good though.

edit: just rememberd Radiohead. If you're open to... um.. i'll just say diffrent... music, they're really really kick ass.

*Brodie* · 09-01-2003, 05:55 PM

Yes, Velvet Revolver.

What does Our Lady Peace classify as?

~~Leo656~~ · 09-01-2003, 06:07 PM

Buckethead is an awesome guitar player and that's all there is to it. I honestly couldn't care less that he dresses up like a freak.

*Dr. Doom* · 09-01-2003, 06:29 PM

It all sucks. I like to go to concerts that my local "new rock" station holds, and turn the firehose on everybody. These people wouldn't know music it it was a pineapple shoved up their asses.

Quiller-Bee · 09-01-2003, 07:54 PM

I'm really liking Audioslave right now. I always liked Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, so I was pretty sure I'd like 'em . . . I just never woulda guessed that I would this much. I'll be happy when they get another CD out because I'm more than ready for some new stuff from them.

The vast majority of this pop-punk "number band" stuff doesn't do a helluva lot for me, and I can't say that I'm overly sorry to see that's it's on the decline now. Most of it just can't stand up to the greats of the past.

As far as the "The" bands go, I'm pretty much with Gwgtrunks. A few of them are enjoyable for a little while, but start to wear thin rather quickly.

I'm about evenly split with the Nu Metal bands. A few of 'em are pretty cool, but many of them I can do without. Limp Bizkit tops that list.

Honestly, I listen to a lot of different stuff from a number of genres and time periods. (If you browsed through my numerous CD's, you'd think I was schizo.) No matter how it's divided up and categorized, I've found that almost every type of music has its good stuff as well as its crap.

BTW . . . Eternelle, good to see another Pumpkins fan!

~~Reznorite420~~ · 09-02-2003, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiller-Bee

I'm really liking Audioslave right now.

I was immediately hooked after hearing Show Me How to Live the first time.

*Voltron* · 09-02-2003, 06:14 PM

Thats Audio Slave? But....But....it doesn't sound like ****! What the hell is up?

*Kid Icarus* · 09-02-2003, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo656

Buckethead is an awesome guitar player and that's all there is to it. I honestly couldn't care less that he dresses up like a freak.

I'll always like Slash more. Sure, he didn't show his face either... *shrugs*. And anyone can be a good guitar player, it just takes a lot of practice ( i know this. i spent the last 15 minutes learning the verse to Black Hole Sun).

09-01-2003, 01:16 AM	#1
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	What do you think about "modern" Rock-bands? Since there are a lot of Rock-threads these days, I decided to start a thread about the popular Rockmusic which has come up within the last 7-8 years. I want your opinion especially on the following genres: The Nu-Metal bands: Bands like Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Deftones but also Korn and Slipknot who do quite heavy music with a lot influence of Hiphop and Electro. Although I own some albums I never got used to this kind od music. The riffs are too simple (of course that's just my opinion since I never learned to play an instrument) and the Hiphop influence is often quite lame. This music isn't my cup of tea. The New-Grunge stuff: Bands like Creed, Puddle of Mud, Nickelback, Staind etc. who tried to bring back one of the greatest Rock-genres ever. Of course they have some good songs but they'll never be near as good as Grunge has been back in the early nineties. Plus a lot of their stuff is too similar and boring. The Retro-Rockbands (or the new "The"-bands ): Those are the press-darlings. Their music is not really "new" since they have a huge 70s-influence but bands like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Hives, The Vines or The White Stripes are doing some cool **. From the three genres I have listed I like them the most by far. Of course there are other, maybe even more important bands like Radiohead or Queens of the Stone Age but they are not that easy to categorize. So what do you think? __________________ Make **, not kill!

09-01-2003, 08:04 AM	#5
damnhooligan Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dorksville, USA Posts: 1,745	I personally dig Audioslave and Sevendust myself. Though I'm more into trip hop and bossanova (Really!). I stopped avidly listening to rock after the grunge phase fizzled out. __________________

09-01-2003, 09:33 AM	#8
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I like some new stuff. Not Limp Bizkit or KoRn, but bands like Ill Nino, Murderdolls, Powerman 5000, The Blank Theory, Nothingface, In Flames and Seether are great. I'm really starting to get into bands like Spineshank. __________________ Stupendous Monster

09-01-2003, 09:46 AM	#9
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	i think modern bands are ok, i like the foo fighters, sevendust, korn, disturbed, ect. there ok, for the moment, but i still like mushroomhead more. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

09-01-2003, 10:19 AM	#10
Eternelle Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I don't know who you are, but I...I'm with you. Posts: 158	I'm all for bands like Audioslave and Disturbed, and even some Linkin Park. My favorites though are more the Pop-rock groups like Matchbox Twenty, GooGoo Dolls, Fuel, Third Eye Blind, 3 doors Down, Smashing Pumpkins, and Counting Crows...though I'm not really sure what category the last few fit into... __________________ I'm just a geek at heart...

09-01-2003, 05:12 AM	#2
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840

09-01-2003, 06:34 AM	#3
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	I like the modern stuff. Bands like KoRn, Linkin Park, Deftones, White Stripes, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, and Papa Roach all adorn my CD collection.

09-01-2003, 06:48 AM	#4
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	I can tolerate some of them, but Korn and Papa Roach really make me want to puke.

09-01-2003, 08:48 AM	#6
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	I find it amazing how 90+% of everything that comes out anymore sounds like someone gargling their own vomit.

09-01-2003, 09:24 AM	#7
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	Where the hell did the term "Nu Metal" come from? That's the lamest expression I have ever seen.

09-01-2003, 04:10 PM	#12
SkaterMike Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 188	I think good rock music is finally starting to come around again. In fact, I'm listening to The Strokes as I write this. Since the Ramones and the Clash are two of my favourite bands, I'm really glad to see music like this making a comback. I also really like the Foo Fighters. I'm not too big on the nu-metal stuff, but don't mind it every once and a while. Say what you want about Sum 41, but they have some amazing guitar work and alot better, more heavy metal sound on their new album __________________

09-01-2003, 05:55 PM	#14
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Yes, Velvet Revolver. What does Our Lady Peace classify as? __________________ Stupendous Monster

09-01-2003, 06:07 PM	#15
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Buckethead is an awesome guitar player and that's all there is to it. I honestly couldn't care less that he dresses up like a freak.

09-01-2003, 06:29 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	It all sucks. I like to go to concerts that my local "new rock" station holds, and turn the firehose on everybody. These people wouldn't know music it it was a pineapple shoved up their asses. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

09-01-2003, 07:54 PM	#17
Quiller-Bee Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Hive - Quadrant 2, Sector 7 Posts: 264	I'm really liking Audioslave right now. I always liked Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine, so I was pretty sure I'd like 'em . . . I just never woulda guessed that I would this much. I'll be happy when they get another CD out because I'm more than ready for some new stuff from them. The vast majority of this pop-punk "number band" stuff doesn't do a helluva lot for me, and I can't say that I'm overly sorry to see that's it's on the decline now. Most of it just can't stand up to the greats of the past. As far as the "The" bands go, I'm pretty much with Gwgtrunks. A few of them are enjoyable for a little while, but start to wear thin rather quickly. I'm about evenly split with the Nu Metal bands. A few of 'em are pretty cool, but many of them I can do without. Limp Bizkit tops that list. Honestly, I listen to a lot of different stuff from a number of genres and time periods. (If you browsed through my numerous CD's, you'd think I was schizo.) No matter how it's divided up and categorized, I've found that almost every type of music has its good stuff as well as its crap. BTW . . . Eternelle, good to see another Pumpkins fan! __________________ May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead.

09-02-2003, 06:14 PM	#19
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Thats Audio Slave? But....But....it doesn't sound like ****! What the hell is up?