The Captain
22-04-2009, 17:49
Now I'm just about to reach the ripe old age of 23 I feel a new maturity about myself, and I find myself liking heavy metal less and less. That's not to say I hate it, you understand... hell, my new favourite band is Chickenfoot (http://www.chickenfoot.us).
The thing is, I think it's equal parts change in myself and sheer terribosity in metal. This, very much, translates to video game bands.
Just be aware, this isn't a hate list, it's a criticism list of the top four.
NESkimos: Terrible production. Do they ever play a single chord?
Minibosses: Same as NESkimos, though not that bad.
Powerglove: Good production, but UGH! This over-the-top fretwankery is what's mainly putting me off metal. How on earth do you get the Power Rangers theme wrong?
Megadriver: From what I've heard, these are considered the best. Why? They have a couple of good ideas, but it sounds like they were recorded in World War II or something. And way way WAY too many pinch harmonics!
One main thing these have in common is that there is way too much guitar. I wanted to start a game band a few years ago, and a keyboard player was a must at the time!
The thing is, I think it's equal parts change in myself and sheer terribosity in metal. This, very much, translates to video game bands.
Just be aware, this isn't a hate list, it's a criticism list of the top four.
NESkimos: Terrible production. Do they ever play a single chord?
Minibosses: Same as NESkimos, though not that bad.
Powerglove: Good production, but UGH! This over-the-top fretwankery is what's mainly putting me off metal. How on earth do you get the Power Rangers theme wrong?
Megadriver: From what I've heard, these are considered the best. Why? They have a couple of good ideas, but it sounds like they were recorded in World War II or something. And way way WAY too many pinch harmonics!
One main thing these have in common is that there is way too much guitar. I wanted to start a game band a few years ago, and a keyboard player was a must at the time!