It's Been A While

Metal master Number of posts : 896 Age : 50

No help for me? Sad

I really want to know what my favorite category is as I'm not sure how to categorize bands.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 6377 Age : 44

Traditional hair power!

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 15680 Age : 51

Traditional Metal.

Subject: Re: It's Been A While Thu Oct 08, 2015 2:35 am

80s Metal Lady wrote:: No help for me? I really want to know what my favorite category is as I'm not sure how to categorize bands.

Going by the majority of bands you listed I would say Traditional.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1779 Age : 58

I chose hair metal although hair metal is a silly name...its GLAM metal!!
I also like power metal, symphonic metal, Gothic metal, traditional metal and nwobhm original......

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9939 Age : 49

Speed. Of course I also love power and thrash.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 493 Age : 36

Hair metal is basically glam/LA/pop metal or what?

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Hair metal is stupid derogatory term coined by hipster journalists to degrade metal music and metal fans. It should never be used by anyone that considers themselves a fan of 80s "pop metal" (the only remotely accurate term).

P.S. - The term "Traditional Metal" is also wholly irrelevant. A term already exists for that...it's called HEAVY METAL.

Metal master Number of posts : 896 Age : 50

Thrasher73 wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:: No help for me? I really want to know what my favorite category is as I'm not sure how to categorize bands.

Going by the majority of bands you listed I would say Traditional.

Thanks! That will be my vote.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

S.D. wrote:: Hair metal is stupid derogatory term coined by hipster journalists to degrade metal music and metal fans. It should never be used by anyone that considers themselves a fan of 80s "pop metal" (the only remotely accurate term).

P.S. - The term "Traditional Metal" is also wholly irrelevant. A term already exists for that...it's called HEAVY METAL.

Agree - HATE the 'hair Metal" term coined by the douchebag hipster journalist.

I like the term Heavy Metal or just METAL!!!!!!

Metal master Number of posts : 896 Age : 50

S.D. wrote:: Hair metal is stupid derogatory term coined by hipster journalists to degrade metal music and metal fans. It should never be used by anyone that considers themselves a fan of 80s "pop metal" (the only remotely accurate term).

I would call bands like Warrant and Poison "Pop Metal" back in the day. Almost every metal band of all sub genres have long hair. What makes the "Hair Metal" band's hair more special? Maybe if it's glammed up or permed? Razz

But, when looking up lists of "Hair Metal" bands, I see Dio, W.A.S.P., and Ozzy on the lists which I would not even consider in that category. I even saw Accept, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest on someone's list of "Top 10 Glam/Hair Metal Albums."

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

80s Metal Lady wrote:

S.D. wrote:: Hair metal is stupid derogatory term coined by hipster journalists to degrade metal music and metal fans. It should never be used by anyone that considers themselves a fan of 80s "pop metal" (the only remotely accurate term).

I would call bands like Warrant and Poison "Pop Metal" back in the day. Almost every metal band of all sub genres have long hair. What makes the "Hair Metal" band's hair more special? Maybe if it's glammed up or permed? Razz

But, when looking up lists of "Hair Metal" bands, I see Dio, W.A.S.P., and Ozzy on the lists which I would not even consider in that category. I even saw Accept, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest on someone's list of "Top 10 Glam Hair Metal Albums."

Which is why I voted Industrial.

My favorite genre of music is comprised of bands like Diamond Dogs, Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe, The Quireboys, Dogs d'Amour, Babylon 5, Backyard Babies....none of which fits into any of the listed categories. I also am a big fan of AC/DC "clone bands" like Airbourne, Sin/City, Sideburn, Bullet, Rhino Bucket, etc...they don't really fit any of the genres in the list either.

So I gave up and voted Industrial because at least I don't think anyone will argue that KMFDM, Ministry, Gravity Kills, Stabbing Westward, etc. AREN'T industrial.

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King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

On second thought, I'm sure some genre Nazi out there will argue with me anyway.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9428 Age : 50

Personally, I have always used the term "Hair Metal" as a descriptor, but certainly not in a derogatory way, as it's one of my favorite genres and I love it. To me. it's more of a description of a time and sound rather than just a look (strange, I know, but the Sentinel is a strange guy) b/c like Metal Lady said they all had long hair. I use it to refer to bands from 86-92 who were more "poppy" or had keyboards. Think Bon Jovi, Europe, Warrant, Poison instead of Armored Saint, Malice, Warrior, or Tesla.

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Sorry for derailing this into yet another genre discussion. My bad.

Attempting to steer this back on track...

I chose Traditional from the list because it was closest to matching my preferences. My overall favorite era of heavy metal is basically 1970 to 1984, which fits the "traditional" tag nicely. My second choice from this list would be thrash which is what grabbed the majority of my attention by 1985/86.

Despite my love of progressive rock I'm not really a fan of most progressive metal.

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2998 Age : 55

I knew it was gonna end up going this direction. Still, some good convo.

I don't mind labels...if they make sense to ME. With 150,000 songs, I gotta label the stuff in my iTunes with something I can relate to.