Why the Best Bands on Myspace?
Myspace has long lost its status as a safe haven for emo. Maybe hepatitis culled emo numbers a bit, but the Myspace target marget of late seems to be people in their late twenties who must like rap music, R & B and not so racy comedians. A lot.
The first thing you should do upon joining Myspace is to delete Tom Anderson as your friend. Who the fuck is that guy anyway? I don't want to be friends with someone who looks like he washed his mom's car with his shirt and then put it on as some kind of post modern fashion statement. He looks like he cut his own hair. With a lawn mower.
The second thing you should do on Myspace is to search for metal bands. The bands listed here are mostly unknown, unsigned and willing to give away free mp3s so you can form a good idea of their music. If you disagree with my opinion, I can't help that you have good taste, but feel free to rant about it in the comment section.
The third thing I did was look for busty porn stars and skanky hos, but you don't have to do that. Here are the best bands on Myspace in no particular alphabetical order:
Aesma Daeva
How they describe their sound
Aesma Daeva blends world instruments such as the bawu, a Chinese flute-like instrument, with a symphonic rock backdrop bringing a wealth of musical cultures together.
How I would describe them
I know what you are thinking: who needs another Nightwish? Only Aesma Daeva does not sound like Nightwish at all. They have more in common with Therion, if you kicked out the orchestra and had one decent looking singer with a more natural voice than Nightwish's Tarja. They sound more brooding, like gargoyles coming alive. Plus they gave me free shit for my birthday so I can't exclude them.
Stalk them
- The official Aesma Daeva website.
- Aesma Daeva on Myspace.
Architecture of Aggression
How they describe their sound
The wails from your local priest as his church is burning down around him. Also like your local priest being sodomized.
How I would describe them
I knew priests secretly liked that sort of thing. Copious amounts of tequila and buckets of blood. That's all I remember from last seeing them live.
Stalk them
Bile of Man
How they describe their sound
Reapers Ripping Caverns Through Your Mind.
How I would describe them
Rapists Ripping Caverns Through Your Doberman.
Stalk them
Bukkake Birth
How they describe their sound
Shit. No, really. They say they sound like shit.
How I would describe them
I have no idea what they sound like but with a name like that, it can't be shit.
Stalk them
Heart of Cygnus
How they describe their sound
Heart of Cygnus. Not a very imaginative description.
How I would describe them
Their latest release, Over Mountain, Under Hill, showcases their sound which is based on bands who are mostly over the hill and under the mountain by now. That's a good thing.
Stalk them
- The official Heart of Cygnus website. A very fancy site.
- Heart of Cygnus on Myspace.
K.O.B.U.S
How they describe their sound
South African METAL is upon Thee!
How I would describe them
Lemmy from Motörhead on vocals, Mike Scaccia from Ministry on guitar, Johannes Kerkorrel writing lyrics.
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Lesbian
How they describe their sound
Yep, the band's name is Lesbian. Why? Well, equally cool names like Black Sabbath, Venom and Pentagram were already taken. But also, the name Lesbian evokes pure, sexually charged freedom - and that's what rock music is all about.
How I would describe them
Freddy Kreuger teaching at a nursery school. This band is seriously impressive. They sound like Mastodon with less sludge and more intricate guitar. Let's put it this way: I am not a big Mastodon fan, but I can appreciate what they are trying to achieve. Lesbian sounds like they achieve what Mastodon is trying to achieve.
Stalk them
- Lesbian record company website.
- Lesbian in Myspace.
Mind Assault
How they describe their sound
Youtube, Jackson, Boss and Zildjian. Perhaps I am confused.
How I would describe them
A fairly interesting mix of genres that doesn't end up being gay the way Trivium does it. A potjiekos of modern metal, with a mix of Afrikaans songs too.
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Neter
How they describe their sound
Atypical Spanish band.
How I would describe them
Initially, the band played a mixture of Swedish death metal and thrash. I really enjoyed that. Now, they are moving more towards an Opeth progressive rock vibe, which to my ears is less impressive although it is more technically demanding. Still a very accomplished band with an interesting sound.
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Pegazus
How they describe their sound
Not many believed in what the boys were aiming for except themselves. Many critics would say "Classic metal was dead", and that playing traditional classic metal was a bad move and so out dated.
How I would describe them
Like a battle axe clefting a skull. If you like traditional metal, this is one seriously good band. I'm glad they found me on Myspace.
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Pica Fierce
How they describe their sound
Pica Fierce brings you back to the heydays of thrash-metal. Thrash-metal without compromising in its original form - fast, technically, brutal and with no respect for trends.
How I would describe them
Mind blowing. Unfortunately, they seem to have split up.
Stalk them
- The official Pica Fierce website.
- Pica Fierce on Myspace.
Sathern
How they describe their sound
Established in late 2006, Sathern finally took form after 3 years of relentless auditioning and various lineup changes that saw the band grow from a one-man project to a fully fledged band, incorporating the energy of fast drums, dual guitars and aggressive bass with the atmosphere of keyboards and a furious vocal attack.
How I would describe them
Imagine the bastard child of Dimmu Borgir and Children of Bodom having sex with your mom. And her liking it.
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Xerath
How they describe their sound
Film score metal.
How I would describe them
A very accessible kind of Meshuggah, mixed with atmospheric keyboards. They seem to have impressed the whole world in a very short amount of time. Film score metal is a very accurate description.
Stalk them
You may also stalk me on myspace if you wish. That's as extroverted as I'm willing to get.
1 comment:
Haha, poor Tom Anderson...he might be crying right now if he read the way you described him. I don't really know the difference of metal and rock right now, but I'll check out the ones you mentioned. Thanks!
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