Monday is for peasants. Kick ass with today’s video. Feel the riffs. Ham the drops.
We take a look at Parkway Drive, a metal core band. Addicting riffs, well-placed drops, the energy…Do yourself a favor and make some breakfast. Proceed then to throw it in the trash. The video solely will provide the energy.
Formed in 2003 with five albums released to date, it’s hard to believe lead singer Winston McCall’s voice has held after a decade of screaming. The Australian band that started in a small coastal city now tours worldwide possessing one of the cleanest mixed concert sounds.
But…”I hate metal”…..”It’s just noise…”. Ah, one of those eh. Not to worry. A little education will do.
Metal, short for Heavy Metal, is a culture. You will enjoy it once a comfortable place is found in that culture. Unlike pop music, the songs are formed from complex musical scales and are technically mature. This gives birth to sub-genres: Death metal, Symphonic metal, Viking metal, Pirate metal, and many others. Want to see some midget pirates rock a metal video? Check out Alestorm – Alestorm. Want some heavy orchestral sounds? Check out Nightwish – Phantom of The Opera.
Some quick tips for first timers…
– Keep an open mind and embrace it for what it is. Appreciating the technical side of music will further your enjoyment. Metal isn’t about the repetitive four chords heard in modern popular music. Most metal musicians are highly trained by professionals.
– Find your current musical taste. For example, If you like melodic music, check out symphonic metal. There’s a sub-genre for almost all tastes.
– Actively listen. Find an element you are familiar with and grow into the rest of the song.
