Music recommendations needed

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

Some of the rock and metal songs I actually enjoy just to give you an idea:

Metallica - Fade to Black

Metallica - Master of Puppets

Bob Dylan - Knocking on heaven's door

Eagles - Hotel California

The Killers - Read my mind

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

I cant help you with metal recommendations... its the only genre I don't like :(

I cant help you with metal recommendations... its the only genre I don't like :(

joesh89

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that...

Maqda7

[QUOTE="joesh89"]

I cant help you with metal recommendations... its the only genre I don't like :(

Maqda7

I did the same, but I tried and failed on finding anything that changed my mind.

Few albums I would recommend

Give Megadeth a try. Peace Sells but Who's Buying is a good album to start with. If you're looking for faster stuff, check out Slayer.

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

The only songs I like are Metallica - Fade to Black and Master of Puppets so that should give you a bit of an idea of my preferences.

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

Maqda7

Try Metallicas first 4 albums.
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin are nice but they arent your typical avrage bands imo so you might not like em. Iron Maiden and Mötorhead are preaty good... actualy the best...clas-sical metal bands.
What do you actualy like bout metal btw? Like speed, heaviness, epic-nes-ness (lol), yelling etc.

None of these are death metal, I hate death metal too.RAMRODtheMASTER

That's a shame, you're missing out on the superior metal subgenre:P.

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

The only songs I like are Metallica - Fade to Black and Master of Puppets so that should give you a bit of an idea of my preferences.

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

chaplainDMK

Try Metallicas first 4 albums.
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin are nice but they arent your typical avrage bands imo so you might not like em. Iron Maiden and Mötorhead are preaty good... actualy the best...clas-sical metal bands.
What do you actualy like bout metal btw? Like speed, heaviness, epic-nes-ness (lol), yelling etc.

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"] None of these are death metal, I hate death metal too.St_JimmyX

That's a shame, you're missing out on the superior metal subgenre:P.

[QUOTE="chaplainDMK"]

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

The only songs I like are Metallica - Fade to Black and Master of Puppets so that should give you a bit of an idea of my preferences.

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

Maqda7

Try Metallicas first 4 albums.
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin are nice but they arent your typical avrage bands imo so you might not like em. Iron Maiden and Mötorhead are preaty good... actualy the best...clas-sical metal bands.
What do you actualy like bout metal btw? Like speed, heaviness, epic-nes-ness (lol), yelling etc.

I think you mightlike Neo-CIassicaI then.

Concerto by Cacophony

Air by Jason Becker

The Devil's Fiddler by Joe Stump

If you enjoy any of these there are plenty of artists who make this kind of music.

Porcupine Tree

Devin Townsend

Dream Theater

Soundgarden

The Beatles

Jeff Buckley

Symphony X

Megadeth

[QUOTE="St_JimmyX"]

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"] None of these are death metal, I hate death metal too.RAMRODtheMASTER

That's a shame, you're missing out on the superior metal subgenre:P.

[QUOTE="St_JimmyX"]

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"] None of these are death metal, I hate death metal too.RAMRODtheMASTER

That's a shame, you're missing out on the superior metal subgenre:P.

Uncomplex riffs? In terms of technicality, heavy metal is a joke. Neither is death metal all 'pure hate'. Please actually listen to the genre before criticizing it.

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"][QUOTE="St_JimmyX"]

That's a shame, you're missing out on the superior metal subgenre:P.

St_JimmyX

Uncomplex riffs? In terms of technicality, heavy metal is a joke. Neither is death metal all 'pure hate'. Please actually listen to a genre before criticizing it.

From all the death metal I've tried listening too. to all I hear is anger. Sure it makes songs sound badass but at the same timeand over abundance of it really takes away from music. I like heavy but I do not like too heavy. That's my opinion on the matter. I never said you were wrong for liking it. I will listen to afew but they're mainly the early bands in the genre like Death, mainly because Chuck Schuldiner actually could play the guitar. Other than that I just can't really get into the genre. In my opinion these are good riffs: Street Lethaland Thundersteel. I also love when the singer actually sings rather than growls. Like Thundersteel that I posted.

Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

Maqda7

What hip hop in particular do you like?

[QUOTE="St_JimmyX"]

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"] I'll stick with my NWOBHM and Neoclassical bands. I can't stand growling and heavy uncomplex riffs. I like my music intricate and done with feelings other than pure hate.RAMRODtheMASTER

Uncomplex riffs? In terms of technicality, heavy metal is a joke. Neither is death metal all 'pure hate'. Please actually listen to a genre before criticizing it.

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"][QUOTE="St_JimmyX"]

Uncomplex riffs? In terms of technicality, heavy metal is a joke. Neither is death metal all 'pure hate'. Please actually listen to a genre before criticizing it.

Nintendevil

I'm not trying to anger anyone That's just my opinion on death metal. It's not my cup of tea. I f you really want to see me hate on music I'd start on modern rock and roll in general. I like my cIassic stuff.

[QUOTE="Nintendevil"]

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"] From all the death metal I've tried listening too. to all I hear is anger. Sure it makes songs sound badass but at the same timeand over abundance of it really takes away from music. I like heavy but I do not like too heavy. That's my opinion on the matter. I never said you were wrong for liking it.RAMRODtheMASTER

I'm not trying to anger anyone That's just my opinion on death metal. It's not my cup of tea. I f you really want to see me hate on music I'd start on modern rock and roll in general. I like my cIassic stuff.

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"]

[QUOTE="Nintendevil"]

I think uncomplex was a little too explicit. It almost fit with "stupid". Some people don't feel the emotion in the music is too overpowering, and some people want a break from arpeggiations and sweeps. These are just opinions, as is yours, but you just kinda jumped the gun there.

Nintendevil

I'm not trying to anger anyone That's just my opinion on death metal. It's not my cup of tea. I f you really want to see me hate on music I'd start on modern rock and roll in general. I like my cIassic stuff.

More like modern everything.

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]

Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

Wae416

What hip hop in particular do you like?

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

The only songs I like are Metallica - Fade to Black and Master of Puppets so that should give you a bit of an idea of my preferences.

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

Maqda7

For your electronic music needs, check out Capsule (later material) and Crystal Castles. If you're looking for some great hip-hop, I suggest Grandmaster Flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Tricky and Run-DMC.

As for rock music, I love it but Metallica really isn't my cup of tea, so I wouldn't know... Still, if you're willing to give a chance to something different, try Sonic Youth, Los Campesinos, Art Brut, The Sugarcubes and You Say Party! We Say Die!

For your electronic music needs, check out Capsule (later material) and Crystal Castles. If you're looking for some great hip-hop, I suggest Grandmaster Flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Tricky and Run-DMC.

As for rock music, I love it but Metallica really isn't my cup of tea, so I wouldn't know... Still, if you're willing to give a chance to something different, try Sonic Youth, Los Campesinos, Art Brut, The Sugarcubes and You Say Party! We Say Die!

viva_hate

I swear you are the only person I can relate to about music on gamespot :o

You should try some electro. Justice, Daft Punk, Digitalism, Boys Noize, Vitalic, Modeselektor, Moderat, Crystal Castles, Deadmau5. Also try some Klaxons, Cut Copy, Delphic.Neon-Tiger

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]

I am mostly a trance/house/techno fan. Quite occasionally listen to hip hop and rap. So any recommendations in these two major genres is greatly appreciated.

However, I never really liked rock and I would like to at least try to get into it a bit more.

The only songs I like are Metallica - Fade to Black and Master of Puppets so that should give you a bit of an idea of my preferences.

P.S. No death metal, I will never ever manage to get into that, other than that it's fine.

viva_hate

For your electronic music needs, check out Capsule (later material) and Crystal Castles. If you're looking for some great hip-hop, I suggest Grandmaster Flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Tricky and Run-DMC.

As for rock music, I love it but Metallica really isn't my cup of tea, so I wouldn't know... Still, if you're willing to give a chance to something different, try Sonic Youth, Los Campesinos, Art Brut, The Sugarcubes and You Say Party! We Say Die!

If you want to listen to some more experimental electronic music I'd recommend checking out Warp Records. Fantastic label, though some of the music can be hard to get into. Some good artists on the label are Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, LFO, Plaid, Squarepusher, Prefuse 73 and Autechre.

Also, I'd recommend Future Sound of London, Orbital, Amon Tobin and Underworld as well.

[QUOTE="viva_hate"]

For your electronic music needs, check out Capsule (later material) and Crystal Castles. If you're looking for some great hip-hop, I suggest Grandmaster Flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Tricky and Run-DMC.

As for rock music, I love it but Metallica really isn't my cup of tea, so I wouldn't know... Still, if you're willing to give a chance to something different, try Sonic Youth, Los Campesinos, Art Brut, The Sugarcubes and You Say Party! We Say Die!

joesh89

I swear you are the only person I can relate to about music on gamespot :o

We are few but we are proud, my fellow indie-rocker friend ;)

Check out these bands (if you haven't already :P):

Symphony X
Megadeth
Nevermore
Blind Guardian
Iced Earth
Nightwish
Edenbridge
Falconer
Kamelot
Kreator (this will probably be a little too much for you but it's worth a try)

I'll give a band that hasen't been mentioned yet.

'You LOve Her Coz Shes Dead' they are a great dance punk band

I'll give a band that hasen't been mentioned yet.

'You LOve Her Coz Shes Dead' they are a great dance punk band

wildjango64

[QUOTE="Nintendevil"]

[QUOTE="RAMRODtheMASTER"]

I'm not trying to anger anyone That's just my opinion on death metal. It's not my cup of tea. I f you really want to see me hate on music I'd start on modern rock and roll in general. I like my cIassic stuff.

RAMRODtheMASTER

More like modern everything.

yea, sad but true...

If you're after a bit of rap, try Sage Francis.

But I always recommend the red hot chili peppers.

[QUOTE="wildjango64"]

I'll give a band that hasen't been mentioned yet.

'You LOve Her Coz Shes Dead' they are a great dance punk band

Neon-Tiger

Kap Bambino >>> Everything Else.

[QUOTE="joesh89"]

[QUOTE="viva_hate"]

For your electronic music needs, check out Capsule (later material) and Crystal Castles. If you're looking for some great hip-hop, I suggest Grandmaster Flash, A Tribe Called Quest, Tricky and Run-DMC.

As for rock music, I love it but Metallica really isn't my cup of tea, so I wouldn't know... Still, if you're willing to give a chance to something different, try Sonic Youth, Los Campesinos, Art Brut, The Sugarcubes and You Say Party! We Say Die!

viva_hate

I swear you are the only person I can relate to about music on gamespot :o

We are few but we are proud, my fellow indie-rocker friend ;)

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"][QUOTE="wildjango64"]

I'll give a band that hasen't been mentioned yet.

'You LOve Her Coz Shes Dead' they are a great dance punk band

joesh89

Kap Bambino >>> Everything Else.

[QUOTE="joesh89"]

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"] They remind me so much of Crystal Castles, in a good way. Me Versus You gets me really pumped up.Neon-Tiger

Kap Bambino >>> Everything Else.

If you are into that sort of stuff, maybe check out Heartsrevolution too.

[QUOTE="Neon-Tiger"][QUOTE="joesh89"]

Kap Bambino >>> Everything Else.

joesh89

If you are into that sort of stuff, maybe check out Heartsrevolution too.

aanal nathrakh

good rap band:P

hmmmm, try mortiis, hes techno/rock kinda style hahahah

i personally prefer his era one music though

Try some Neil Young, Dave Matthews Band, The Band. Why not try out rock'n'roll? The Who, The Guess Who. There is tons out there. The Lions are really sweet. I don't know, it doesn't have to be metal.

Okay, I'm not exactly sure of what you like exactly so I'll mention some stuff. If you like Metallica, then it's also quite likely you'll like Megadeth. If you don't mind celtic influences or whatever it's called, try Nightwish or Elvenking (their older stuff has more of it, new stuff is more power metal.) And if you don't mind or like fantasy lyrics about warriors, dragons, werewolves and the like try Hammerfall, Avantasia (Metal Opera Pt.1 and Pt.2), Dream Evil, Firewind, Kamelot and Sonata Arctica. If you like Avantasia, also check out Tobias Sammet is his original band Edguy. Let me know if you like any of these and happy listening!

Edit: Forgot to mention Blind Guardian and Rhapsody of Fire.

electronic music I find great:

- Hudson Mohawke
- Flying Lotus
- The Field
- Burial
- Nathan Fake
- Orbital
- Future Sound of London
- Aphex Twin
- Squarepusher
- Boards of Canada
- Plaid
- Autechre
- Mu-ziq
- Goldie
- Roni Size
- 4Hero
- Adam F
- Jonny L
- Koze
- DJ Shadow
- Cassius
- Etienne de Crecy
- Justice
- Digitalism
- Four Tet
- Everything But the Girl
- Tricky
- Massive Attack
- Tracey Thorn
- Bjork
- Ken Ishii
- Mondo Grosso
- Azari & III
- Hercules & Love Affair
- Chemical Brothers
- Daft Punk
- AIR
- Zero7
- Sia
- Major Laser
- The Orb
- Global Communication
- Biosphere
- Carbon Based Lifeforms
- Underworld
- Prodigy
- Supermayer
- Eri Nobuchika
- Peshay