Strapping Young Lad: All Hail The New Black

[Liquid Diamonds]

I see where you're coming from NFU, but when I listen to SYL, I find that the 'joke' aspect only really takes up less than half the songs. Not the sharpest band lyrically, but it's not all a joke. Some of the talent is put to good use.

Take, for example, a song like 'Skeksis', from 'Alien'. I don't really see how the song is 'joke metal', and Devin's talent, which you have acknowledged, is put to good use with some interesting riffs and cool vocal harmonies.

I can see how songs like 'You Suck' would irritate you, but do you genuinely see nothing more in the band than a joke? If so... fair enough I guess.

[NFU]

oh i realize its not PURELY a "joke" band. but the fact that a lot of it is...means i just wont put forth the time to listen to it or put up with it. not to mention even if you took out all the joke stuff, the band just doesnt do anything for me. i really dont NEED numerous metal bands to listen to, for when it comes down to it, strapping young lad really isnt all that different from a lot of other metal acts. heavy riffs. screaming. double bass. etc. So id rather just listen to something that i dont feel i need to pick apart and "put up with".

[Liquid Diamonds]

Ok, fair enough. Question answered, cheers!

[Heckelgruber]

Originally Posted by evildave

I think Heckelgruber has massive buttocks.

Massive twins orbs of pendulous white cellulite.