Metal Novice....Where to Begin

Roger Sterling · 14-08-2012 12:30pm #1

So I have only a basic knowledge of metal. The well known Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Pantera and Iron Maiden stuff etc. I've been enjoying listening to loud angry music while working out at the gym recently, such as the Pantera 100% Proof Live Album and Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden.

So good people of the Rock & Metal forum, recommened me some good albums/bands I should get my hands on while I'm lifting weights and running like a lunatic on the treadmill.....

Schism · 14-08-2012 12:56pm

Hatebreed are always good for the gym, pick anything.

Personally I find Pantera's War Nerve very motivational for weights, Metallica's Sad But True also but you know these already. Maybe try something a little heavier also. Below for example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ4CgOrobCw

For the treadmill I find that Fear Factory does the trick, specifically Archetype. I think it's in the drums! Overall though it all comes down to what you want to listen to. I find that stuff I'm really liking at the time is good to keep me going.

Hope this helps

Nailz · 14-08-2012 1:10pm

I second the Fear Factory shout. A good friend of mine from college who was initially into the same stuff as yourself when I first met him, particularly the likes of Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, as well as Megadeth and just a few others. He was open to me sharing a few albums with him in which I thought he would like in order to get him more into the genre and I gave him Demanufactured by Fear Factory, followed by other albums such as Obsolete and Archetype. They're a very good gateway to the genre, and helps you progress to different sounds within metal.

Fear Factory have an excellent tempo to most of their songs, that in addition to an aggressive sound makes them what I imagine to be good exercise music. Rammstein seem to have a similar effect. Happy music hunting!

Malice · 14-08-2012 1:16pm

Rage Against The Machine's first album would be my suggestion although I haven't bothered with an MP3 player in the gym for years.

Mr. CooL ICE · 14-08-2012 1:57pm

My sister used to borrow my iPod when she went walking and the only thing she liked was Rammstein. She said they were perfect walking music anyway

Lawrence1895 · 14-08-2012 2:20pm

Some very often underrated stuff from Germany: Nagelfar. Their 'Virus West' album is one of my all-time faves. If you check out the song 'Meuterei', you know, what I'm talking about :cool:

jamezy · 14-08-2012 5:38pm

Schism wrote: »

Hatebreed are always good for the gym, pick anything.

Personally I find Pantera's War Nerve very motivational for weights, Metallica's Sad But True also but you know these already. Maybe try something a little heavier also. Below for example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ4CgOrobCw

For the treadmill I find that Fear Factory does the trick, specifically Archetype. I think it's in the drums! Overall though it all comes down to what you want to listen to. I find that stuff I'm really liking at the time is good to keep me going.

Hope this helps

Haha, man i totally agree. Hatebreed and Fear Factory are great gym buddies. I think its the mid tempo thing both bands have in common that you can get in rhythm with.

Chevolution · 14-08-2012 11:21pm

Strapping young lad are great for in the gym

tattykitty · 15-08-2012 2:19pm

I'm finding Machine Head's The Blackening a great gym album, personally.

I agree with those who mentioned Rammstein - some of their stuff is a slower tempo but perhaps would be good for lifting weights rather than running. (Keine Lust is great for the Crosstrainer - proper bouncy

).

I also have System of a Down, Therapy?'s Troublegum album, Vallenfyre, The Wildhearts and White Zombie on my gym playlist.

Oh, and The Dark Knight Rises soundtrack! Not metal, but dark and brooding, and makes you feel like you're a superhero.

Joe_Dull · 15-08-2012 3:22pm

"Take A Look In the Mirror" by Korn is an excellent gym album; it's fast, heavy, angry and doesn't let up. Plus if you hit your stride right after a breakdown you feel awesome

spiritcrusher · 15-08-2012 4:56pm

If you want stuff along the lines of Metallica, Pantera and Maiden then Judas Priest's Painkiller will absolutely kick your ass. Fast as fúckity fúck, heavy as hell and by one of the originators of the entire genre.
I love my death metal, thrash metal, black metal etc but it doesn't get much better than this. Especially if you're just getting into the genre.

Here's the ridiculous title track. A stone cold classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM__lPTWThU

Oh, and just in case the vocals in that last song are a bit too much, here's a more "normal" track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7hxPbq3NiA

-( i )- Wicker · 15-08-2012 4:57pm

You might like Iced Earth going by what you posted. A good way to find new bands is to go to last.fm, find a band you like and listen to the radio link for that band which will play similar artists.

RumDrinker · 15-08-2012 5:01pm

Roger Sterling wrote: »

So I have only a basic knowledge of metal. The well known Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Pantera and Iron Maiden stuff etc. I've been enjoying listening to loud angry music while working out at the gym recently, such as the Pantera 100% Proof Live Album and Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden.

So good people of the Rock & Metal forum, recommened me some good albums/bands I should get my hands on while I'm lifting weights and running like a lunatic on the treadmill.....

Look man... I'm 35 and started my adventure with metal at 13... Go and listen whatever you like. I personally started with Manowar, Running Wild, Iron Maiden, Sodom, Anthrax, Tankard - but it doesn't matter. Whatever you like, whatever gives your life a meaning. At the moment I am listening to Blood Brothers (Iron Maiden) and I'm totally enjoying it. Find your stuff yourself, nobody can tell you "Listen to xxx and you're a tough hard-core metal lad". Get me?

old gregg · 16-08-2012 2:47pm

LordChessington wrote: »

My sister used to borrow my iPod when she went walking and the only thing she liked was Rammstein. She said they were perfect walking music anyway

She'd be right on that one. I walk a lot and a bit of Rammstein always helps lift those legs and gets me marching

Somnus · 16-08-2012 3:34pm

I agree with RumDrinker. Just listen to what appeals to you.

Go onto Youtube and just check out different bands you've heard of. See what takes your pick. You've got the basic bands like Metallica and Pantera covered.
If you're looking for straight up metal I'd recommend
Arch Enemy: Burning Bridges or Anthems of Rebellion
Lamb of God: Sacrament

I'd also recommend Dream Theater's Train of Thought. It was a great find for me when I was looking to expand my tastes. Introduced me to prog metal and from then on my tastes expanded wildly.

SirLemonhead · 16-08-2012 4:24pm

spiritcrusher wrote: »

If you want stuff along the lines of Metallica, Pantera and Maiden then Judas Priest's Painkiller will absolutely kick your ass. Fast as fúckity fúck, heavy as hell and by one of the originators of the entire genre.
I love my death metal, thrash metal, black metal etc but it doesn't get much better than this. Especially if you're just getting into the genre.

Here's the ridiculous title track. A stone cold classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM__lPTWThU

Oh, and just in case the vocals in that last song are a bit too much, here's a more "normal" track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7hxPbq3NiA

And if yo don't like that, don't discredit them. They have a habit of changing their sound album to album to chase what was popular at the time. I love them and all but they're terrible "sell outs" in a way :pac: It's what keeps them so interesting I find. Painkiller is always an album I see recommended to metal "newbies" which is understandable, but it is quite trash/speed metal based which isn't generally what they were about.

They have some fantastic 70's and 80's bands that really shouldn't be overlooked (some of which is heavier than painkiller too).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsl5Qqka60E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32iU7RO3gw

Sad wings of destiny, hell bent for leather, screaming for vengeance and defenders of the faith would be my picks for albums to check out by them.

Ash.J.Williams · 16-08-2012 4:28pm

Entombed!

thebourke · 16-08-2012 4:30pm

what about a bit of slayer--reign in blood...only 30 minutes long but a classic....

langdang · 16-08-2012 5:10pm

More! More!
I dip into a bit of metal every now and then but don't know a whole lot, need some today.
Liking judas priest painkiller, never really listened before.
Like a bit of lamb of god when I need to blow off some steam.

Just Like Heaven · 16-08-2012 5:31pm

I don't really like them, but I imagine Devildriver are awesome gym music.

the_syco · 16-08-2012 5:58pm

Manowar can be good when lifting weights. Mind you, it's VERY cheesy music :P

Cill94 · 19-08-2012 12:32pm

I would strongly recommend Megadeth. Their 2009 album, 'Endgame', is particularly good for training to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovmN4mBLBJc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acsc6ZVd3cM

Schism · 19-08-2012 3:26pm

I also want to add Slayer - Bloodline to the list.

BlaasForRafa · 19-08-2012 7:49pm

I'd say Forefather would be just the band for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJfmspLbRiA

BlaasForRafa · 19-08-2012 7:51pm

the_syco wrote: »

Manowar can be good when lifting weights. Mind you, it's VERY cheesy music :P

Nothing wrong with a bit of cheese! You could add a side order of Blind Guardian, Stratovarius and Dragonforce as well

Lawrence1895 · 20-08-2012 3:14pm

BlaasForRafa wrote: »

Nothing wrong with a bit of cheese! You could add a side order of Blind Guardian, Stratovarius and Dragonforce as well

'Tales from the Twilight World' is class :cool:

And if you like Manowar, you could check out Hammerfall

entropi · 20-08-2012 10:21pm

Devildriver would certainly work, as would Machine Head. Maybe a side order of Five Finger Death Punch's "The Way Of The Fist" album?

G.K. · 21-08-2012 12:06am

Judas Priest my suggestion too.

Dublin Spur · 21-08-2012 12:40pm

AC/DC live at Atlantic Studios is the best treadmill record I have

45mins of cracking up tempo power chord classic rock with Bon Scott at the helm

Numina · 21-08-2012 7:36pm

RumDrinker wrote: »

Look man... I'm 35 and started my adventure with metal at 13... Go and listen whatever you like. I personally started with Manowar, Running Wild, Iron Maiden, Sodom, Anthrax, Tankard - but it doesn't matter. Whatever you like, whatever gives your life a meaning. At the moment I am listening to Blood Brothers (Iron Maiden) and I'm totally enjoying it. Find your stuff yourself, nobody can tell you "Listen to xxx and you're a tough hard-core metal lad". Get me?

I think you misinterpreted OPs post. Your reply seems to be the answer to the question "I don't really know metal, what should I be listening to?" rather than what OP is asking which is "Can you recommend me bands you like that you think work well in the gym?"

He's not asking us if we think he's listening to the right bands, he's simply asking us to show him bands that he otherwise wouldn't be able to find since he doesn't know the sheer breadth of the genre. We're all listening to bands that we didn't find out about for years, he's not, and he'd like a little headstart, that's all.

Elrollo · 24-08-2012 12:08pm

Amon Amarth for the gym, get Twilight of the Thunder God or With Oden on Our Side. Great stuff for excersize!

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