Promising faces in Rock

eclipsedmoongoddess482 · Elder In Training Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3703

I'm talking about these up and coming bands, Hinder and Wolfmother.

They both have a sound that is very unlike all these new trendy bands that are released on FUSE every day. Its kind of an old-yet-feels-like-new-school vibe that I personally have picked up from them.

Wolfmother sounds a lot like Sabbath at first but after a few listens, they really don't. But its a draw. The guitar is good, the song is lyrically entertaining and fun, and the frontman will remind you of Robert Plant combined with a young Ozzy Osbourne. Whats not to like about them?

Hinder is the one I prefer over the two. The guitarist is very impressive. Its been way too long since I've heard a band with a guitarist who will solo in the bridge of a song and sound appealling. The frontman has this raspy, deep voice that may remind some of the Creed frontman, but I personally think that he sounds a lot better than that. Their hit song, Lips of an Angel is a great start for them. I mean, who doesn't want to hear a song thats about a guy cheating on his girl with his ex? Its a lot better than how I worded it. Go listen to it if you haven't. Its an excellent song.

All in all, I see great promise in these two bands. Maybe they are the start of a new generation of talented bands with a lot going for them. Maybe we're going back to the age where rock was a skill that was gained over time and not someting you could buy if you can 3 chords. Man, wouldn't that be something?

Zekk · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject:

3 Chords suck now, but the late 70's and 80's 3 chord music is killer! Im talking about old school punk, not the new poser stuff.

Anyway, I was going to post about Hinder, but I've never heard wolfmother. *looks up* Thats killer. Thanks you the info.

ragingflea002 · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: Promising faces in Rock

This is actually more of a degression than an improvement, in my opinion.
Hinder is good, I enjoy their stuff. Wolfmother is a band that just needs to call it a day. Sounding like Zeppelin isn't good, and the fact they sound like Zeppelin means they have no real unique sound. Instead of a person listening to them and saying "this sounds like WOLFMOTHER", it's really more like "oh, this sounds like Zeppelin".
That's not a great thing. They won't be remembered in time as making a landmark in music. They'll be remembered for copying bands that already did it. If that's what's going to "improve" the modern music scene, then I shudder at future prospects.
Everyone seems to think that the modern stuff isn't good because of how the lyrics are written. Granted, I don't enjoy modern emo much at all, but they can have some really crazy guitarists. Granted, I don't enjoy screaming throughout an entire song, but the way they stay in time is amazing.
Personally, I think people overlook the way good modern bands influence a good new sound. Incubus is amazing, and the bands who take Incubus's influence will most likely be good sounding bands. Tool inspired Chevelle, and Chevelle has a lot of good driving rhythms and insightful lyrics. Dream Theater inspires countless metal bands, and they all strive to be great.
If the new sound is just like the old sound, after all, where's the legacy? Why would you want to be remembered as Zeppelin 2? Why not Wolfmother?
Sorry, I don't think Wolfmother is promising at all. Hinder is a good band, but it's not the only one out there.

eclipsedmoongoddess482 · Elder In Training Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 3703

[quote]Wolfmother is a band that just needs to call it a day. Sounding like Zeppelin isn't good, and the fact they sound like Zeppelin means they have no real unique sound. Instead of a person listening to them and saying "this sounds like WOLFMOTHER", it's really more like "oh, this sounds like Zeppelin".
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Its funny that you said that 'cuz thats the same thing I told my boyfriend when I first heard them (only I argued that they sounded just like Black Sabbath and they're going to go nowhere copying them.) I don't enjoy the current rock that I see on FUSE everyday. Granted, yes Incubus is amazing and RHCP are phenomenal but I guess I am basing this on talent as well and comparing Wolfmother to bands such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Blue October, and a lot of the newbie bands FUSE will present all the time. I'm tired of that kind of music. I'll take any good sounding music at this point, even if they are copying music that was already good.

Hinder is the one I like out of the two that I presented because they do sound different. My boyfriend says that he judges a band based on how they sound in an accoustic performance. Its so raw and real that a band has to be talented and skilled to pull it off successfully. We recently heard an accoustic performance and let me be the first to say that the frontman is spectacular. His voice is a breath of fresh air to a mundane rock world.

I like them 'cuz they are new and already I like them. It didn't take two or more albums for me to give them props. It only took one song and one accoustic performance to determine that Hinder is a good band.

[quote]Everyone seems to think that the modern stuff isn't good because of how the lyrics are written. Granted, I don't enjoy modern emo much at all, but they can have some really crazy guitarists. Granted, I don't enjoy screaming throughout an entire song, but the way they stay in time is amazing. [/quote]

Agreed. I could do without the screaming and thats why I'm not impressed with emo frontmen. They don't have the skill to sing for real and I don't consider screaming as a talent, unless you're Steve Tyler.

Avenged Sevenfold has a pretty crazy guitarist. I'm not sure if they are considered emo but they were really popular last year and I still enjoy them. Their riffs for The City of Evil album are great to listen to and sound different. To prove your point, its their sound and they'll always be remembered as Avenged Sevenfold and not some band they were influenced by.

fallenangel · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject:

Wolfmother needs to be hit by a bus. Preferably a big one. But I'll take even Silvertide's shitty van. Anything to shut them up, mostly for the reasons Flea already mentioned.

They're exactly like all the people who do Warhol-esque pictures of current celebs. Cute enough, but it's so tired and more of a joke than anything artistic.

One step above Jet. Maybe. And it's a small step. Do ya wanna be my girl. Confused

Vains of Jenna 4 teh win. LA has some delightful little Euro imports right now. Lizzy and Nicki would destroy Wolfmother. With a leopard print boot.

ETA: mmm video. http://www.filthynote.com/home.html It's Bam's label, so he should get the video out there for promotion soon.
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punk_Jimmy · Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:08 am Post subject:

Stone Sour. I don't know if they're really new or not, but I only have noticed them recently. They seem pretty good.
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WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

I think The Cold War Kids have a lot of great potential. When I first heard "We used to Vacation" the lyrics really got to me. The band's singer has a nice unique voice, kind of reminds me of Modest Mouse.

ragingflea002 · Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject:

[quote]Stone Sour. I don't know if they're really new or not, but I only have noticed them recently. They seem pretty good.[/quote]
Stone Sour's been around for a while now. People only know them for their softer stuff, though. I can't think of too many people who have heard "Get Inside(Motherfucker)"

WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

Stone Sour is basically Slipknot without their masks and a few different members.

Zekk · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject:

Rachel Stamp

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=2788510

ragingflea002 · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

[quote]Stone Sour is basically Slipknot without their masks and a few different members.[/quote]
Not necessarily. They're not as heavy and they incorporate guitar solos.
"Bother" and "Through Glass" are nothing like Slipknot.

WizardoftheWood · Has No Life Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 446

Yeah, I know they're trying a different style of music, I just mean that most of the members of the band are from Slipknot. Corey Taylor on vocals plus a couple of other guys from the band.

Zekk · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:27 pm Post subject:

Rachel Stamp.