You can be a serious metal enthusiast and probably not give a shit about a single one of the 40 albums on Decibel’s list - or our list, for that matter. Right now, it barely seems to understand how to substantively connect with its most-devoted community members. I think metal today lacks standard-bearers - and maybe even standards - and as such, it fails to meaningfully engage with the culture at large.
I think prominent artists push forward the entire art form.
I think music benefits from having ubiquitous figures inspiring universal debate. (Incidentally, by my count, 10 titles from Decibel’s list are included on our own top 40 below.) I could go either way on this one, but I think I’m primarily sort of dispirited by the fact that nobody in metal appears to be having the same conversation as anybody else. What do you think of the state of metal in 2016? Subscribe to The Spotify Results Playlist here I'm sure he would still send it outwith North Americanada if you pay the postage so please make your predictions. ― (Simon H.), Thursday, 15 December 2016 20:30 (two days ago) Americans only, fuck intercontinental postage Oh btw I reiterate this pledge if anyone feels up for an extra layer of tomfooleryįYI everyone I will be offering a **special metal mystery prize** to whoever most accurately guesses the top 20 Big thanks to seandalai for doing all the hard work in the poll.īut the purpose of starting the thread is because of Simon H's offer of a prize. I don't actually have them yet but seandalai said I'd get them on Saturday and he closed voting a few hours ago so I'm sure he wont be too long. Firstly thanks to all who voted we were 20 or so ballots down on recent years but hopefully the results will be ok.
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