Originally posted by Death55
I think some of it is a load of crap but some is really good. I prefer more technical death metal than just the primitive bands that try and be more heavy than any other band.

I'd have to say that all death metal is primitive. It's always these neanderthal rockers with hair down to their feet, gutteral shouting that is more reminiscent of pushing out a big turd rather than singing, and absolutely no originality with heavy riffing that all sounds the same.

Moreover, my main concern with this type of music (and others as well) is that 99.9% of it is based on image and little talent. Whatever happened to just good ole' plain metal (i.e. early Metallica)? These black/death metal bands would rather spend their time practicing evil looks in front of a mirror than sitting down and creating good music. I suppose it's sort of an oxymoron, though, since there couldn't possibly be good death metal when idiots like Rob Zombie (I know he's not death metal) come along and ruin every song with that so-called 'evil' shouting or whatever you want to call it. Bands like Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel and so forth illustrate my point. I cannot support this garbage.