Bands Like Katatonia - Page 4

Belligerent · April 5th, 2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LifeDepraved

Exhorder.

After they did all their glam albums in the 80's Phil brought a demo of Exhorder over to the guys and they digged the sound. So they stripped it down and put their own ack to it and called it cowboyz from hell...from then on they kept doing it. Exhorder put out 2 very well done Thrash albums, but sadly gotten no where. Still a very respected band though.

I know in many peoples eyes and in their ears they love Pantera and Dimebag to death (some more than others, and some just because it's trendy) but I don't at all. I never thought they were innovative or nothing. I found Dimebags riffs to be boring and plain. He used the whammy way too much and kills the pinch harmonic. They are for some people...not for I. They are nothing special in my book and I will not praise them just because the guitarist died. It sucks as in all deaths, but it won't get me to do something I don't want to.

To each their own bro...to each their own
but Pantera OWNS katatonia overall, dont get me wrong I love Katatonia but as far as metal goes they are not metal. Just a great depressive doom band.
Im not going to try to change your mind or anything about dime...i was just stating my opinion

the mourner13 · April 5th, 2007, 05:15 PM

How can you compare Pantera to Katatonia and say that Pantera OWNZ Katatonia overall??If you say Pantera owns Lamb of God I can understand the statement...But this one,it has no point at all...(btw Lamb of God>Pantera

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Phoenix5 · April 5th, 2007, 05:52 PM

Phil Anselmo's vocals are tired and boring. I don't care how good of a musician Dimebag was, and Vinnie is, Pantera became boring after Trendkill. It always seemed like they played the same songs over and over again.

no_reply · April 5th, 2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by the mourner13

How can you compare Pantera to Katatonia and say that Pantera OWNZ Katatonia overall??If you say Pantera owns Lamb of God I can understand the statement...But this one,it has no point at all...(btw Lamb of God>Pantera

)

i dont like you anymore tuna

chrisdoig24k · April 5th, 2007, 08:16 PM

I'll just add my two cents by saying 'Pantera bore me to tears'

Belligerent · April 5th, 2007, 09:44 PM

You guys arent understanding this...
Life Depraved called Pantera a bunch of drunken rednecks and I was sticking up for them because they still are one of my favorite bands.
But sticking up for Pantera on a Katatonia forum was my first mistake because no one will take my side. Whatever,
.......pantera was the first band that got me into metal, so they are special to me, thats all

Kenneth R. · April 5th, 2007, 09:52 PM

and now back to bands like katatonia, cause that's much more interesting than arguing the merits of pantera...

Belligerent · April 5th, 2007, 09:59 PM

We should get on the: Fear Of A Blank Planet-Porcupine Tree : topic

Amazing...just amazing

you guys gotta hear it

the mourner13 · April 6th, 2007, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by no_reply

i dont like you anymore tuna

Nah I was just joking

I like Pantera more...

Sinne · April 10th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Hm.. Tiamat sometimes sounds like Katatonia. Anathema too. But neither of these bands can get even close to the musical/lyrical side of Katatonia. Katatonia is the best.

Misere Nobis · April 10th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Is there a place where I can download the whole Monokromia album/demo? I don't know what to think of their music judging from these songs (beside the fact they are obviously a 1:1 rip off :P).

Sinne · April 10th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Yeah, they're rip-off but they're interesting.

Misere Nobis · April 10th, 2007, 09:09 AM

Yeah, someone mentioned it before, they sound a lot like Katatonia on TD. I don't expect too much but maybe it's nice listen a few times.

LifeDepraved · April 10th, 2007, 12:03 PM

Passage: http://www.myspace.com/doompassage

For fans of Katatonia and Doom with clean vocals.

Good stuff.

Rock Metal Machine · April 11th, 2007, 12:16 AM

I don't know Monokromia...I will check for this band right now!!

i aint play this · April 14th, 2007, 11:00 PM

A Perfect Circle is definetely the most similar band to newer Katatonia

My Hearse Your Arms · April 15th, 2007, 05:06 AM

call me crazy... but sometimes Tool reminds me a bit of Katatonia

LifeDepraved · April 15th, 2007, 06:00 AM

I get the idea that Tool is a influence on Katatonia...it's obvious.

Awesome influence nonetheless.

i aint play this · April 15th, 2007, 06:15 AM

Yup. Tool dominates(even though 10.000 days had some filler). There's an annoying current trend of prog snobs and elitist faggots bashing them, and being a prog fan myself, i can safely say that Tool shits on most prog bands, imo they are far from being as good as Rush or King Crimson, but still a great, great band.
A Perfect Circle is another influence, and i hear a lot of similarities...like spacey Cure-esque guitars, tight hard rocking riffs, atmospheric guitar leads, passionate vocals, personal lyrics, etc.

My Hearse Your Arms · April 15th, 2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by i aint play this

Yup. Tool dominates(even though 10.000 days had some filler). There's an annoying current trend of prog snobs and elitist faggots bashing them, and being a prog fan myself, i can safely say that Tool shits on most prog bands, imo they are far from being as good as Rush or King Crimson, but still a great, great band.
A Perfect Circle is another influence, and i hear a lot of similarities...like spacey Cure-esque guitars, tight hard rocking riffs, atmospheric guitar leads, passionate vocals, personal lyrics, etc.

I actually think 10,000 days is brilliant from start to finish.. Oh well, to each his own... Yeah I used to be wayyyy into prog... Dream Theater, Symphony X... To me 'prog' is being too compartmentalized... Rapid guitar solos, cheesy lyrics, high pitched operatic vocals, being ultra technical for no reason whatsoever... i think the genre should have a broader meaning except for making every measure a different time signature... Tool does this... bands like Opeth, pain of salvation, even newer katatonia are redefining 'prog' as we know it... who knows before long prog wont be a shameful name in the metal genre

stefan86 · April 15th, 2007, 06:39 AM

Heh guess I missed some heated discussions here

i aint play this · April 15th, 2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by My Hearse Your Arms

I actually think 10,000 days is brilliant from start to finish.. Oh well, to each his own... Yeah I used to be wayyyy into prog... Dream Theater, Symphony X... To me 'prog' is being too compartmentalized... Rapid guitar solos, cheesy lyrics, high pitched operatic vocals, being ultra technical for no reason whatsoever... i think the genre should have a broader meaning except for making every measure a different time signature... Tool does this... bands like Opeth, pain of salvation, even newer katatonia are redefining 'prog' as we know it... who knows before long prog wont be a shameful name in the metal genre

lol i actually fucking hate happy go lucky nerdy prog metal wankery like Shitphony x, as well as old prog nonsense...it all sounds the fucking same, with a few exceptions. Emotion & good songwriting are essencial to create good music. period.

My Hearse Your Arms · April 15th, 2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by i aint play this

lol i actually fucking hate happy go lucky nerdy prog metal wankery like Shitphony x, as well as old prog nonsense...it all sounds the fucking same, with a few exceptions. Emotion & good songwriting are essencial to create good music. period.

stefan86 · April 15th, 2007, 07:06 AM

The problem with Tool is that they are possibly the most overrated band ever, while still being quite good

shal · April 15th, 2007, 07:12 AM

I put special emphasis on Jonas Renske and Fredrik Norrman's side project "October Tide here". The album "Rain Without End" is Renske's magnum opus as far as i'm concerened. Their 2nd and final album "Grey Dawn" is good too, but a bit harsher, not nearly as great and Rain Without End.
If you detest Katatonia's old stuff like Dance of December Souls, and Brave murder day, then don't bother with October tide. But if you DO like their older stuff, then you will find some real treasures here. Good luck trying to get a copy. Those that have one very rarely put them on ebay. I paid almost $100 for my copy a couple years ago. There are some places online where you can pay to download it.

April 5th, 2007, 05:15 PM	#77 (permalink)
the mourner13 bah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 1,211	How can you compare Pantera to Katatonia and say that Pantera OWNZ Katatonia overall??If you say Pantera owns Lamb of God I can understand the statement...But this one,it has no point at all...(btw Lamb of God>Pantera) __________________ Well, get me back, get me back on the road, I met the devil and I sold my soul Cos everything and everyone is old. I cut my lungs out, I need a fix, You're my puzzle and my pieces fit Cos everything and everyone is old.

April 5th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#80 (permalink)
chrisdoig24k Boom King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hellbourne, Australia Posts: 1,973	I'll just add my two cents by saying 'Pantera bore me to tears' __________________ Solo brutal melodic death metal project www.myspace.com/carcharothaus

April 5th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#82 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Cináed Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 17,521	and now back to bands like katatonia, cause that's much more interesting than arguing the merits of pantera... __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

April 10th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#89 (permalink)
LifeDepraved My soul got a crack Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 6,959	Passage: http://www.myspace.com/doompassage For fans of Katatonia and Doom with clean vocals. Good stuff. __________________ "Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST." -Frank Zappa

April 11th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#90 (permalink)
Rock Metal Machine Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 17	I don't know Monokromia...I will check for this band right now!! __________________ Rock Metal Machine Radio http://rockmetalmachine.com http://www.live365.com/stations/rock_metal_machine

April 5th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#78 (permalink)
Phoenix5 d3v4s7a710n Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,891	Phil Anselmo's vocals are tired and boring. I don't care how good of a musician Dimebag was, and Vinnie is, Pantera became boring after Trendkill. It always seemed like they played the same songs over and over again.

April 10th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#85 (permalink)
Sinne Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Skopje, MACEDONIA Posts: 23	Hm.. Tiamat sometimes sounds like Katatonia. Anathema too. But neither of these bands can get even close to the musical/lyrical side of Katatonia. Katatonia is the best.

April 10th, 2007, 08:28 AM	#86 (permalink)
Misere Nobis Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 91	Is there a place where I can download the whole Monokromia album/demo? I don't know what to think of their music judging from these songs (beside the fact they are obviously a 1:1 rip off :P).

April 10th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#87 (permalink)
Sinne Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Skopje, MACEDONIA Posts: 23	Yeah, they're rip-off but they're interesting.

April 10th, 2007, 09:09 AM	#88 (permalink)
Misere Nobis Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 91	Yeah, someone mentioned it before, they sound a lot like Katatonia on TD. I don't expect too much but maybe it's nice listen a few times.

April 14th, 2007, 11:00 PM	#91 (permalink)
i aint play this Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brazil Posts: 5,046	A Perfect Circle is definetely the most similar band to newer Katatonia

April 15th, 2007, 05:06 AM	#92 (permalink)
My Hearse Your Arms despondency Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: san francisco Posts: 254	call me crazy... but sometimes Tool reminds me a bit of Katatonia

April 15th, 2007, 06:00 AM	#93 (permalink)
LifeDepraved My soul got a crack Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 6,959	I get the idea that Tool is a influence on Katatonia...it's obvious. Awesome influence nonetheless. __________________ "Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST." -Frank Zappa

April 15th, 2007, 06:15 AM	#94 (permalink)
i aint play this Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brazil Posts: 5,046	Yup. Tool dominates(even though 10.000 days had some filler). There's an annoying current trend of prog snobs and elitist faggots bashing them, and being a prog fan myself, i can safely say that Tool shits on most prog bands, imo they are far from being as good as Rush or King Crimson, but still a great, great band. A Perfect Circle is another influence, and i hear a lot of similarities...like spacey Cure-esque guitars, tight hard rocking riffs, atmospheric guitar leads, passionate vocals, personal lyrics, etc.

April 15th, 2007, 06:39 AM	#96 (permalink)
stefan86 invariably off-topic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 42,512	Heh guess I missed some heated discussions here __________________ Desolator (Swedish Old School Death Metal): http://www.facebook.com/DesolatorSwe?ref=ts Ending Quest (Swedish Old School Death Metal): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ending...46404308776819 Soliloquium (Death/Doom Metal): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solilo...36215949804095

April 15th, 2007, 07:06 AM	#99 (permalink)
stefan86 invariably off-topic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 42,512	The problem with Tool is that they are possibly the most overrated band ever, while still being quite good __________________ Desolator (Swedish Old School Death Metal): http://www.facebook.com/DesolatorSwe?ref=ts Ending Quest (Swedish Old School Death Metal): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ending...46404308776819 Soliloquium (Death/Doom Metal): http://www.facebook.com/pages/Solilo...36215949804095

April 15th, 2007, 07:12 AM	#100 (permalink)
shal Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 14	I put special emphasis on Jonas Renske and Fredrik Norrman's side project "October Tide here". The album "Rain Without End" is Renske's magnum opus as far as i'm concerened. Their 2nd and final album "Grey Dawn" is good too, but a bit harsher, not nearly as great and Rain Without End. If you detest Katatonia's old stuff like Dance of December Souls, and Brave murder day, then don't bother with October tide. But if you DO like their older stuff, then you will find some real treasures here. Good luck trying to get a copy. Those that have one very rarely put them on ebay. I paid almost $100 for my copy a couple years ago. There are some places online where you can pay to download it. Last edited by shal : April 15th, 2007 at 08:03 AM.