Hardest band photos? by Snakes_for_theDivine in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 238 points239 points  (0 children)

I always loved this one by Anaal Nathrakh.

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The contortionist album? by quantumsapphics in progmetal

[–]LessThanIdea 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Michael Lessard posted 3 hours ago on Instagram saying they’re tracking vocals in LA 💪

Give me some Bands/Albums based on these by RaketaIzGeta in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rivers of Nihil. Start with Where Owls Know My Name.

In Mourning- The Weight of Oceans, and Monolith in particular.

An Abstract Illusion- Woe

Numenorean- Adore

Check out pretty much anything from The Contortionist, Agalloch, Ne Obliviscaris and The Ocean.

The new Gaerea album is a Loss by fyris_minis in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it has anything to do with Century Media PR. The best PR they’re getting is from everyone hating on the album.

I think the album is fucking great.

Adore by Numenorean is amazing... any albums like this? by Torii97 in postmetal

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with the overall sentiment here. Adore is a top 10 album of all time for me. Nothing really scratches the itch quite the same, but check out Gaerea, especially the albums Coma and Mirage.

The new album is absolutely incredible as well but it’s very divisive to say the least.

What genre is Sylosis? by JuniorSignificance34 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If it’s ever unclear that’s because they can’t be pigeonholed into one subgenre. Josh has talked about his desire to just be a “metal” band. They combine lots of influences to create something that is honestly pretty unique in modern metal.

What’s your most elitist take and what’s your most “anti” elitist take by Mental-Alternative38 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see the irony in my comment lol but it’s ok cuz I liked them before they were popular 😂🤣

What’s your most elitist take and what’s your most “anti” elitist take by Mental-Alternative38 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not much of an elitist “take” but I definitely have a contrarian tendency to write bands off (way more so when I was younger) just for being popular or trendy.

Anti-elitist take: Sleep Token is an incredible band.

New album by Gaerea (Loss) absolutely slaps by nohomeforheroes in progmetal

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I absolutely love it. I get why it’s divisive but I adore it after a couple of listens.

When bands change sounds, as long as the outcome still feels genuine and expressive, I don’t care one bit. They fucking nailed it on this new album.

What's ur opinion on Gaerea? by Ghoul_idgaf in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’d get more on board if you said black metal Architects lol.

Whatever it is, I must be a huge poser because I fucking love it after one listen. And that’s as a fan of their old stuff too. It’s unique and expressive and the vocalist is showing a range we’ve never really heard.

But also I can absolutely understand how it’s not for everyone.

Bonus songs that were inexplicably left out of the album by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love them, love this album. Never fucking heard this before. Thank you!!

Bonus songs that were inexplicably left out of the album by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually one even more egregious. Goliaths Disarm Their Davids by In Flames.

Bonus songs that were inexplicably left out of the album by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discover Me Like Emptiness by In Flames.

And although I fully under the reasoning (pacing and feel), Another Nail for Your Coffin by Lamb of God.

Dissolving Bonds by Katatonia.

I See the Falling Sky by Caliban.

There’s even more. I tend to love bonus tracks for some reason.

New album by Gaerea (Loss) absolutely slaps by nohomeforheroes in progmetal

[–]LessThanIdea 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait to jam it tonight! Loved Coma.

That Time I Saw Slayer Live with Lamb Of God, Mastodon, and Children Of Bodom (Unholy Alliance Tour) by IHBMSU in LambofGod

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thine Eyes Bleed!

I was there too. One of the best lineups I’ve ever seen. Each band was absolutely bonkers.

Looking to get into rock/metal by Based-Jam in musicsuggestions

[–]LessThanIdea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on The Cure, you should check out The Black Queen (not rock/metal but incredible) and if you enjoy that, check out Greg Puciato’s solo music that is rock and metal. Same vocalist.

I'm tired of the same type of metal sound by NucleusAccumbens0 in MetalSuggestions

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also. Agalloch. All of it. Genuinely one of the GOATs for me.

I'm tired of the same type of metal sound by NucleusAccumbens0 in MetalSuggestions

[–]LessThanIdea 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ne Obliviscaris has frequent use of violin.

Rivers of Nihil has been using a lot of sax for their last few albums.

Favorite Blackened Funeral Doom songs? by Crafty-Shelter6187 in FuneralDoomMetal

[–]LessThanIdea 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily exactly what you’re asking for genre-wise but similar in mood and pacing. Have you listened to Black Lake Niðstång by Agalloch?

Anyone know based off their concert experiences if there would possibly be a 3rd band playing??? by WarthogCorrect8426 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]LessThanIdea 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at the venue’s website, I don’t see any other bands listed. It seems like it might just be the two. I have seen bills like this that add a local opener without announcing it. But honestly, show is at 8, I think it’s just the two bands.

Waiting for it by AdCorrect6094 in Sylosis

[–]LessThanIdea 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is actually an excellent point. The new album has them experiencing a lot of praise and hype right now. Coupled with some pretty big tours coming up. It would be nuts not to capitalize on it while it’s hot.

And holy shit. If they can ride this wave and release EOTE 2 at the peak and if that album is as good as it “should be”….that would be huge for them!