A Grammy act for £12. Can't really argue, can you?

Although, Love Bites really isn't worth a Grammy, is it, being realistic. Was that really the best hard rock song of the past year? I don't think so. I gather there was hell on in the metal world when that was announced.

I agree, it was a long way from the best in my opinion. But then I guess that isn't the band's fault and i think they are smart enough to realise they have to take the opportunity it has given them. Puts a lot of pressure on the next album though!

Here is God/Mike Patton doing a very good job with a Justin Timberlake tune.

The Dillinger Escape Plan feat Mike Patton - Like I Love You

Oh, I do love Dillinger.

I think you and i are gonna get on just fine.

Certainly!

Is Chris Penny still with them? He's a drumming God.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7Y4SNj6u8

My apologies for not being able to link properly. The above song is Fermented Offal Discharge by Necrophagist. It has, in my opinion, one of the best guitar solos in metal...and I'm really not a fan of guitar solos. Such a talented band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEN3mQ0ql30

Volbeat - Heaven Or Hell.

Hmm, that one, not so much. A bit pop/soft rock. Any more along the lines of the first one?

One of my favourite metal songs for releasing a bit of rage.
My Ruin 'Blasphemous Girl'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYLHAE0hB9c

Though my favourite bands are usually those that can also satisfy my softer mood.
My Ruin 'Close Your Eyes'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO7g80z7wfI
Love that bass.

I have a question for everyone in here, and it's just purely out of curiosity...

I would consider myself a casual Rock & Metal fan, and I do have a crazy diverse music taste - anyway, when I was about 12/13, Evanescence brought out Bring Me To Life - and it was literally Amy's voice that drew me into the song, prior to that (and being a kid) I was just mainly into whatever my parents were listening to, or whatever was in the chart etc. I've always credited that song (and the band) for wanting me to expand my taste and explore the more 'rockier' spectrum of music.
Anyway, I've always noticed in a lot of communities, particularly the Metal community - they're very quick to shoot down any discussion about Evanescence because they're not seen as "proper rock".

The question is, however, would people in here consider them as a Hard Rock band ? I mean I know there are pop elements to their music (particularly the first two albums), but their latest is probably their most mature and definitely the heaviest - from the purely band and vocals standpoint. I mean I know a lot of fans do like to consider them metal, but when you're comparing them to 'similar' acts (Eg. a female fronted band) you can see the likes of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Haelstorm, etc are all much more "metal" than Ev.

For example, everyone knows Bring Me To Life, but then comparing it to their music 8 years on:
Made of Stone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ZWginVQHM
Never Go Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuLt8Tmp2c8

I'm just curious as this forum is a lot more diverse than just one specifically for metal music.

(FYI, I'm not trying to argue that they are or aren't, I'm just curious about people's opinions on them, I just take them as they are because I enjoy the music whether they're classed as metal, hard rock or pop rock lol)

my favourite band with a great version of this song, i know some people dont like them, but
Metallica - Fade to Black
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XePqh5tCxk

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Evanescence are just a great rock band, dunno why i dont class them as metal, but i dont, but i love them all the same

I liked what they were doing back in the My Immortal days. I wouldn't call them hard rock/metal though.

Pretty much my opinion too

That was f*cking awesome! Still one of the biggest metal acts after 30 years & look at the size of that crowd I wouldn't worry too much about whether other people like them or not

Classic Guns N' Roses

Goodness gracious! Well, at least the name's made an impression!
'tis a great song tho, old-skool Manson was the best. They were like something out of a John Waters film. Lunchbox (Jon Stewart Show, 1995)
Some more chaotic, poorly shot NIN here. The last 30 seconds are pure chaos. Good stuff!

It certainly did.

You're right. They were kinda like something from the mind of John Waters.

I listened to The Downward Spiral two nights ago, and in hindsight, it really sounds like a sister album to Antichrist Superstar.

Anyone up for some Pagan Metal? Here's Russian pagans Arkona & yes, it's actually her doing the growling.

Arkona - Goi Rode Goi

I do wish she wasn't wearing a dead wolf though

Recorded version

Just found this piece of wonderfulness on Youtube while watching something else.

Metallica - Master Of Puppets live Seattle 1989

Not usually much of a fan of Thrash but I f*cking love this song

Makes you remember how good they were, before the overblown monster they became

Here is some of my favourites that I like.

Neal Morse Momentum Live.

Iron Maiden Dance Of Death

Dream Theater Pull Me Under

Spock's Beard At The End Of The Day

Metallica Master Of Puppets

Transatlantic Duel With The Devil

Ozzy Osbourne Thank God For The Bomb

Whitesnake Ain't Gonna Cry No More

Deep Purple Child In Time

Led Zeppelin What Is And What Should Never Be

Queen Orge Battle

They're a great band.

Here's a more mellow song of theirs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5b05ljR7Uw

No it was before Axel got to big for his boots and thought he was the band.

you're not kidding

How on earth did he get to that from THIS