18th birthday suggestions?

Nevermore
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:31:39 +0000

That’s awesome! I wasn’t quite sure how familiar you were with metal and just though I’d make the distinction in case your music tastes didn’t exactly line up with his. I’m pretty sure my parents aren’t quite so knowledgeable about metal.

How do I define metal? Heck, the genre continues to surprise me with its versatility and variety. Old metallica (pre-black) and Judas Priest I would definitely consider metal and certain Black Sabbath albums as proto-doom.

Black metal is a pretty broad subgenre, spanning from the more symphonic (Cradle of Filth and Wallachia) to atmospheric (early Arcturus) to more raw stuff. Black metal gives off such a ridiculously silly image. Bands take themselves too seriously. I mean…go look at a picture of immortal. How could you not laugh?

Archenemy’s first vocalist was better than the lady they have now imho. In Flames has had its better and worse albums. Lineups this year for many tours have been below par I think.

And this is getting off-topic.

Regarding his birthday, no suggestions really. Plus, I’m a girl. Doubt he would enjoy a shopping trip or a sleepover. As for metal though, maybe look into a rarer or more underground band that he likes and wouldn’t otherwise get the chance to see? Might require a bit of traveling by car or something. Tickets for those would probably cost less too so you could bring more friends. Eh, I don’t know, all depends on what he and his friends like.