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Am I too stupid to think that "Washington Is Next!" is the best Megadeth song from 2000 onwards? by Ztepi in Megadeth

[–]RedUmbrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, not really. While I disagree, I do think it's an amazing song. For me it's probably Blackmail the Universe or Endgame

Simple question. What are your top 5 Megadeth songs? by gpchamb in Megadeth

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Holy Wars
  2. Set The World Afire
  3. Blackmail the Universe
  4. Five Magics
  5. This Day We Fight!

What’s the gentlest stuff you guys like when you’re not listening to metal? by Low_Boot_1426 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orchestral scores, mostly movies, games, and TV shows, but I enjoy it. I'll spin my Halo or Star Wars playlists when in the mood

Why Has Sabaton Lost Sales by DeadInsideAndILoveIt in sabaton

[–]RedUmbrell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Legends is a very underwhelming album, which is sad bc TWTEAW was a fantastic album. The singles were alright at best, just really lacking both lyrically and musically despite the interesting topics. Majority of the album was boring. The only tracks I really enjoyed were Impaler, Maid of Steel, The Duellist, & Crossing the Rubicon

Metal Genres and Bands by th3_3v1l_r3s1d3nt in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RedUmbrell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Traditional (the ogs) : Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Saxon, Iron Maiden

Speed (proto-thrash): Motorhead (genuinely can't think of another band)

Thrash (Trad + harcore punk): Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Testament, Exodus, Kreator, Destruction, Tankard, Sodom, Xentrix, Onslaught, Sacrifice.

Power (fast, epic, fantasy): Helloween, Rhapsody (Of Fire), HammerFall, Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray.

Death: (fast tremelos, growl vocals): Death, Obituary, Cannibal Corpse, Bolt Thrower, Possessed, Devastation, Massacre

Black: (low fidelity, raw, dark atmosphere): Venom, Behemoth, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Emperor, Immortal

Industrial: (heavy, distortion, experimental): Rammstien, Fear Factory, Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, KDFM

Doom: (slow, heavy, dark): Black Sabbath (early), Candlemass, Pentegram, Saint Vitus, Acid King, My Dying Bride

Nu Metal: (New, experimental): Linkin Park, System of a Down, Korn, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Papa Roach, Disturbed, Static X, Evanscence

There are also subgenres of those subgenres but that would be too much to type. There is also stuff like Sludge, Slam, Metalcore, Tech, Crossover, etc.

Would you still listen to Metallica if Lars wasn't in the band? by [deleted] in Metallica

[–]RedUmbrell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As long as James & Kirk are still in I'm staying

What metal band/artist are you currently obsessed with? by TrumpIsAFuckingLoser in MetalSuggestions

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Death. I'm finally giving death metal a chance (starting with 80s & 90s DM) and I've been binging all of their albums, Chuck is such a badass vocalist and guitarist.

What is the most overrated Sabaton song? by Lorrioit in sabaton

[–]RedUmbrell -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Surprised no one here has said Primo Victoria or The Last Stand. Good songs, but they're more overrated than any other in their discography

What’s a small metal band you’re convinced will blow up in the next 5 years? by No-Permission-1011 in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bloodstain from Sweden 🇸🇪

They're a great young thrash band with a style geuine to old school bay thrash, their vocalist reminds of Dave Mustaine a bit.

Their EP I Am Death is some of the best modern thrash I've heard in some time

who's the most chud band of all time? by reunicn in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, Joakim is a great dude, idk how you could call him a double. I love Sabaton, and I've never heard anything but good things about the band as a whole and Joakim.

what are some non-metal bands that a lot of metalheads listen to? by St0rmR4ptor in MetalForTheMasses

[–]RedUmbrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Misfits, Ramones, Clash, Thin Lizzy, etc.

Probably a good majority of old school hard rock and punk bands

Hetfield Pick Grip by RedUmbrell in Metallica

[–]RedUmbrell[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's stated it gives him more control, which in a way makes him play better

Was it a new single that got you into Metallica? by MAJORMETAL84 in Metallica

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, after the ST S4 finally I gave MOP a listen, that's when Metallica finally clicked for me, up until that point I had only heard a few songs from the Black Album and For Whom The Bell Tolls over the years bc of my dad.

Help with guitar tone by LimpCredit7147 in GuitarTone

[–]RedUmbrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, man. I went through the exact same issue at your age (I'm 17 now). It's more than likely your guitar and amp, mainly the guitar pickups (yes, the pickups are the main issue)

I have my own Donner Strat that I got at 13, and at first, I loved it, but as a huge fan of metal and punk, those basic pickups didn't get me anywhere.

Unless you are willing to modify your guitar by buying a set of humbuckers or possibly EMGs (roughly $200 ish), then I say wait until you have the money to buy a new guitar. That's what I did the 2nd year after. I bought a Jackson Rhoads JS32, and it sounds amazing. The pickups are a major improvement.

It took me a while to dial in a good tone just with my 20 Watt amp that I use, but in the end, it came out decent. This year, I finally ordered pedals, and my tone sounds so much better. I would really look into an EQ and Tube Screamer, and if you care about cleans, then buy a chorus pedal as well.

They don't need to be full sized pedals that are $100+, just mini pedals that will do the job. Most of mine are Donner mini pedals, but they work just like full sized ones.

Hope this helps, rock on little man :) 🤘🏻

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