Kontrust - Polka Metal??

mattbrood · March 24th, 2012, 11:44 AM

I just received this album promo from Napalm Records and I have to say, I love it! They mix metal, polka (yes, POLKA!), industrial, reggae, hip hop and punk into something fun, catchy and original!

Plus the video is awesome!!!

You Tube

espz · March 24th, 2012, 06:35 PM

I liked it. That's a lot of different genres thrown into one song. I'm always down for that! I like the reggae flavor. Its all about the Marley!

nomisofsiman · March 26th, 2012, 07:01 AM

Here's another...obviously they don't take themselves too seriously.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUO9SNCBL6U&feature...

Palabra de Dios · March 26th, 2012, 01:34 PM

That's like a mix of Mindless Self Indulgence, Rammstein, and whatever else the fuck it is...

I can't decide if I like it or not, but it's certainly original and creative.

mattbrood · April 27th, 2012, 07:11 AM

Here's a live video. I think they would be a great oddball choice for the fest!

You Tube

Lars/Intromental · April 27th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Is it just me, or does this band's name get a whole new meaning, if you divide it into 2??? Kont Rust

Sorry, couldn't help myself....I am a swine.....

L

mattbrood · April 27th, 2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lars/Intromental

Is it just me, or does this band's name get a whole new meaning, if you divide it into 2??? Kont Rust

Sorry, couldn't help myself....I am a swine.....

L

Andir · April 27th, 2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbrood

I think they would be a great oddball choice for the fest!

+1

Reverend Su · April 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM

i'm loving these guys!

TheLongshot · April 27th, 2012, 11:57 PM

Creeps · April 28th, 2012, 10:13 PM

LOVE this group!

AeonicSlumber · April 28th, 2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattbrood

polka (yes, POLKA!),

idk bro, but is that really that surprising? bands have been doing polka-sounding metal for almost a decade now. Ever heard Finntroll, Turisas?

That video is really well done but this band is really cheesy imo. Skindred (and Dub War before them) did the ragga-metal thing way better.

espz · April 29th, 2012, 07:42 AM

There seem to be some major differences between Kontrust and the two bands you mentioned. Yes they all have reggae front men who can go into a metal voice, but adding female vox doubles the interesting things they do in a song. But the key difference I get, just from a few YouTube samples of your two suggestions, is that Kontrust is far more upbeat, and dare I say it......fun.

AngraRULES · April 29th, 2012, 07:46 AM

This band is kind of cool, for sure. Well put together. However, as AS pointed out, polka and metal has been done before over and over.

Kontrust would be fun to see live...though I can think of at least 20 other oddballs that I'd pick first..

mattbrood · April 29th, 2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espz

There seem to be some major differences between Kontrust and the two bands you mentioned. Yes they all have reggae front men who can go into a metal voice, but adding female vox doubles the interesting things they do in a song. But the key difference I get, just from a few YouTube samples of your two suggestions, is that Kontrust is far more upbeat, and dare I say it......fun.

This!

Creeps · May 8th, 2012, 04:56 PM

Fun in a box... or an ipod..

the new album came out today and it's GREAT!

zinescene · May 8th, 2012, 08:03 PM

I'm digging this, especially the Butterfly Defect. I think these guys MIGHT rival Freak Kitchen as far as zaniness and just out right fun.

March 26th, 2012, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Palabra de Dios Heavy Metal Weatherman Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Joseph, MO Posts: 2,550	That's like a mix of Mindless Self Indulgence, Rammstein, and whatever else the fuck it is... I can't decide if I like it or not, but it's certainly original and creative. __________________ "Bring the women and children before me Let us make rivers of their blood Bleed for me...I wish it so and streams shall meet such rivers and seaward they shall flow We'll burn the temples, of the righteous Rend them as ashes, to the four winds As ashes... to the four winds" -- Primordial "The Burning Season"

April 27th, 2012, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheLongshot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,417	__________________

April 28th, 2012, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Creeps Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 2,238	LOVE this group! __________________ The CHP: Cerebral Hemorrhage Podcast http://cerebralhemorrhagepodcast.com/ Crank it!

April 29th, 2012, 07:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
espz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 303	There seem to be some major differences between Kontrust and the two bands you mentioned. Yes they all have reggae front men who can go into a metal voice, but adding female vox doubles the interesting things they do in a song. But the key difference I get, just from a few YouTube samples of your two suggestions, is that Kontrust is far more upbeat, and dare I say it......fun. __________________ Some say the glass is half full.... Some say the glass is half empty.... Some say, HEY! Where's the beer I ordered???

May 8th, 2012, 04:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Creeps Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 2,238	Fun in a box... or an ipod.. the new album came out today and it's GREAT! __________________ The CHP: Cerebral Hemorrhage Podcast http://cerebralhemorrhagepodcast.com/ Crank it!

March 24th, 2012, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
espz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 303	I liked it. That's a lot of different genres thrown into one song. I'm always down for that! I like the reggae flavor. Its all about the Marley!

April 27th, 2012, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lars/Intromental Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 212	Is it just me, or does this band's name get a whole new meaning, if you divide it into 2??? Kont Rust Sorry, couldn't help myself....I am a swine..... L

April 27th, 2012, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Reverend Su Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 590	i'm loving these guys!

April 29th, 2012, 07:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
AngraRULES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,128	This band is kind of cool, for sure. Well put together. However, as AS pointed out, polka and metal has been done before over and over. Kontrust would be fun to see live...though I can think of at least 20 other oddballs that I'd pick first..

May 8th, 2012, 08:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
zinescene Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 859	I'm digging this, especially the Butterfly Defect. I think these guys MIGHT rival Freak Kitchen as far as zaniness and just out right fun.