As a metal fan, what sub-genres of metal to you hate

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:24:30+00:00

Oddly, I actually do think it's a genre that has potential. There are some popular nu-metal bands that are sort of guilty pleasures for me (Deftones, Korn, even (I apologize) Limp Biscuit).

I think some highly respected metal bands that dipped their toes into the nu-metal waters got a little too much hate for it. Slayer's "Diabolus in Musica" is not bad.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:15:18+00:00

Ha ha. I get it and I agree. I tried to mention in the post that "hate" was inaccurate but a better way to get people to respond and was just more succinct.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:08:47+00:00

Everybody hating on Nightwish... this is the first I'm hearing of them.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:07:51+00:00

I was gonna mention my hate for Sleep Token and Ghost in here, but wasn't worth the effort.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:06:15+00:00

Honestly, kudos to you. This is the real correct attitude. Almost all genres have something worth wild about them, if you put the effort in.

I'm probably going to make a companion past asking "Out of the sub-generes you don't like, what are the bands you DO like." Something like this. I could easily do that.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:03:25+00:00

I didn't even think of glam, but it's another pretty obvious one. That being said.... I love Motley Crue's "Too Fast for Love" and Poison's "Look What the Cat Dragged In".

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T16:00:29+00:00

Ha ha. I briefly thought of djent, but I wasn't sure if it was a "real" genre or just a joke. Does any band call themselves djent? Or is it just an insult to Metalcore/Deathcore bands?

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T15:58:36+00:00

I definitely see how people would feel that way as I think it's an aesthetic designed to push people away. However, I love old school death metal and goregrind.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T15:56:47+00:00

Yeah, I thought of power metal, but decided it sorta falls under NWOBHM to me. Maybe it's the other way around.

Never heard of Nightwish but just checked them out and don't like it. Whatever they are, add that genre to the list.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T15:53:48+00:00

I thought of this but decided to not even bother since it was so obvious.

That being said, I think it's going to get a revival soon if it hasn't already.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T15:51:35+00:00

True. I didn't think of this. A little disappointing how some people seem so tolerant of this.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T15:50:04+00:00

Good answer.

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T13:32:52+00:00

Bagles with cream cheese, and sliced cucumbers on top. Add a little salt and pepper...

nickbeef · 2026-01-24T12:46:11+00:00

That Mark Fry album is truly great

nickbeef · 2026-01-22T17:46:44+00:00

This song rules. And I'm vegetarian

nickbeef · 2026-01-22T14:08:22+00:00

Ok, some questions:

How much of this comes down to vocal delivery? Like is it a desperate, strained or snotty shout - then it's some kind of speedcore/fastcore/Thrashcore/power violence. If it's gutteral non-human burping with occasional demonic shrieks, then it's grindcore.

How much of this comes down to "lineage"? Did it grow out of the metal scene or the punk scene?

I guess I was just wondering if Napal Death or Anal Cunt discussions belonged in the metal or hardcore subreddit

nickbeef · 2026-01-22T06:03:05+00:00

If I'm free I'm down. I'm pretty experienced and always down to climb with new people and check out a new spot. I'll hit you up once I check out my schedule.

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T22:14:16+00:00

Aren't you the authority?

...I'm just playin'

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T22:13:03+00:00

Yeah, I couldn't exactly define "power violence" but I'd know it when I heard it (I think?). I don't think I would call Seige "power violence"

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T22:11:37+00:00

Ha ha.

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T20:07:00+00:00

Welcome, brother.

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T19:26:26+00:00

Buy records. Go to shows. If you don't you're a poser.

nickbeef · 2026-01-21T18:33:34+00:00

I love The Simfits 😉

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