OT: favorite head-banging band?

[Climb01742]

sometimes, especially on the trainer, you just need something loud and head-banging. my pick: social d.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0DP9VDYJNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpiVpt53Wg&feature=related

yours?

[Fat Robert]

the melvins

or

the dwarves

or

godflesh (the first album)

actually, i wouldn't like headbanging music on the trainer. for me, the key to really getting the watts out is to relax and flow with the pain. yes, it hurts. but additional tension isn't going to help the matter. let go, flow, and embrace the agony. its the only way.

same thing for muscle soreness. i was doing some tempo last night, with some other cats drafting the whole way. when i began to fatigue, the only way to stay on top of the gear was to relax everything, just sit on the seat, turn the cranks in smoothly, and keep a nice straight line on the road. pedal, and be one with the circles of pain.

ymmv, atmo yo

(required acronymic qualifiers)

[BSteele]

Current faves:

Queens of the Stone Age - Rated R.
Bad Brains - I Against I
Fugazi - 13 Songs

[texbike]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7Yno5p2D30

Is this stuff really 20 years old?!?!?!?!?!

Texbike

[davids]

I was thinking about this this morning on the trainer...

I actually prefer mid-tempo music with some dynamics and surges - The steady roar of a band like Social Distortion or the Ramones becomes too monotonous for me.

I was listening to American Music Club's "Mercury" this morning - The transition from "If I Had a Hammer" to "Challenger" pushed me to about 110 rpm.

So, that's me...

[Kevan]

Denver

[Chris]

sometimes, especially on the trainer, you just need something loud and head-banging. my pick: social d.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0DP9VDYJNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpiVpt53Wg&feature=related

yours?

I have been listening to social d for 20 years now. If they are within a 300 mile radius, I am there. Great band. I love on the live album when Mike Ness says, "Anyone want to hear a happy song?" The crowd goes wild, and then he says..."we don't play no happy songs."

I also like the Supersuckers for the trainer, among others.

[Fixed]

steve morse that is as close as i go
cheers

[dirtdigger88]

I love lots of "head banging" bands but one of the best CDs to ride the rollers to is by White Zombie

http://blog.vh1.com/files/gallery/hottieoftheweeksherizombie2/sheri_whitezombie_supersexy.jpg

Jason

[Fixed]

lp 's = campy
cd's = shimano

[ergott]

F*&^ing Hostile and Walk by Pantera are amazing.

[Climb01742]

agree that 100% pure high energy head-banging isn't good for trainers, yep need variety, but dang, there are just some chunks o' time when only something like social d, the ramones or even sisters of mercy will make the trainer tolerable. long live the ipod and its 10,000 tunes. :D

[pjm]

steve morse that is as close as i go
cheers
Yo Fixed, you 'da man! Dixie Dregs! :cool: :cool: :cool:

[DarrenCT]

F*&^ing Hostile and Walk by Pantera are amazing.

AGREED!

in fact, im going to load pantera up now

ergott rules.

[pjm]

porcupine tree / / / fear of a blank planet

[SponsorsWanted]

Blue Cheer, the o.g.'s

[FlaRider]

Husker Du - best punk band of all time.

[dbrk]

mozart
locatelli
corelli


dbrk

[Alexi]

Rites of Spring
motorhead
Helmet
Faith No More
Minor Threat
Danzig
Misfits
Pelican
Isis
Mono
Boris


^all on the current playlist

[Blue Jays]

http://www.judaspriest.com/photo/newpriest/NewPriestLogoWhite_150.jpg

[ThasFACE]

motorhead
Helmet
Faith No More

^all on the current playlist

Yes.

Also:
The Sword
Slayer
Mastodon
Alice In Chains
Metallica (only the first 4 albums)

[93legendti]

http://www.judaspriest.com/photo/newpriest/NewPriestLogoWhite_150.jpg
Or Iron Maiden.

[davids]

agree that 100% pure high energy head-banging isn't good for trainers, yep need variety, but dang, there are just some chunks o' time when only something like social d, the ramones or even sisters of mercy will make the trainer tolerable. long live the ipod and its 10,000 tunes. :D
OK, then. My two highest-energy songs ever, one fueled by righteous anger, the second by utter nihilism:

The Clash - "Complete Control"
Sex Pistols - "Holidays in the Sun"

http://londonsburning.org/pic_complete_control_a.jpg

http://www.whatrecords.co.uk/live/pics/45607.jpg

[Chris]

Husker Du - best punk band of all time.

And then Sugar. Mould can take it to the house...

[ti_boi]

http://www.judaspriest.com/photo/newpriest/NewPriestLogoWhite_150.jpg


Yes! Saw them on the Screaming For Vengeance Tour....front row....with my High School Mates...all of whom still love the rock and roll music....PRIEST RULES!

[ti_boi]

Watched the documentary on Joe Strummer.....liked the stuff the 101ers did a lot....many things about Strummer made me wonder a bit about the guy....but it was an interesting show nevertheless.

[ti_boi]

Or Iron Maiden.


YES!!! YES....Also....I was lucky enough to see UFO in their prime...."lights out in London" was a badass.....I did go to the a Quiet Riot Show once (RIP) and Carlos Carvazo (sp) could really rip up the guitar.....

[cmg]

helmet
deftones
foo fighters
sonic youth
sugar/bob mould
replacements
mermen
afterthat i drift to the surf side

[Alexi]

yeah:
judas priest
Iron Maiden
Muse

^all heavy rotation in the shop

Sonic Youth
Husker DU
Engine Down
Minutemen

^some more of my faves

[Alexi]

Yes.

Metallica (only the first 4 albums)

I saw GNR Metalica and Faith no More so long ago....

[Freier]

Metallica (early stuff)
Led
Pantera
Pennywise

[RudAwkning]

Swervedriver
Muse
Oceansize
Cooper Temple Clause
Primal Scream
IAMX

[Blue Jays]

Another great rock (not necessarily heavy metal, though) band is Motörhead.

[ti_boi]

As a guitar enthusiast, nothing and I mean nothing was more thrilling than see Glenn Tipton and KK Downing....in their prime....with that intense twin guitar attack...the stacks of Marshalls and the tone they ellicited....and Halford's multi-octave range....it was thrilling beyond anything that I have seen since....including watching Pearl Jam at the Garden in NYC (the night of their DVD recording) which was completely cool....but Priest was mesmerizing.

[FATBOY]

Clutch = jamband meets metal with awesome grooves
Mastodon = already mentioned but worth repeating
Down = southern sludge with BIG ol' guitars
Tool = some of their longer songs build so steadily they make for great long intervals, AENIMA and 10000 days have great stuff...
Isis = melodic metal that builds and builds

if you need lots, I mean LOTS of energy, try the Dillinger Escape Plan for frantic, technical awesomeness.

[smudgecycles]

Fantomas
Dillinger Escape Plan
Anthrax
Don Salsa
and older Metallica and Megadeth

[Jeff N.]

Puddle Of Mudd, Foo Fighters, Three Doors Down, Scorched Earth Policy. Jeff N.

[ti_boi]

Swervedriver
Muse
Oceansize
Cooper Temple Clause
Primal Scream
IAMX


Swervy kick @ss................saw them play live at the Metro in Chicago....an excellent band....


RIDE also is fantastic...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAT-5MTRrPo

[Russell]

Pig Destroyer
High on Fire

[Alexi]

Isis = melodic metal that builds and builds


i have seen this band wayyyyy tooooo mannnny times

it helps I used to work at a bar where they would play 2 night sets

[jthurow]

Not too long ago Pitchfork reported that Swervedriver's touring in '08 (http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/46511-swervedriver-to-reunite-for-world-tour-next-year). ROCK ON!

jimi

[Blue Jays]

"...As a guitar enthusiast, nothing and I mean nothing was more thrilling than see Glenn Tipton and KK Downing....in their prime....with that intense twin guitar attack...the stacks of Marshalls and the tone they ellicited....and Halford's multi-octave range....it was thrilling beyond anything that I have seen since....including watching Pearl Jam at the Garden in NYC (the night of their DVD recording) which was completely cool....but Priest was mesmerizing..."ti_boi, they were fantastic on the last tour where I saw them a total of five times over the course of a year. They dipped back into lots of the incredible older songs and didn't bother with material from Turbo, Painkiller, or Jugulator. Definitely solid tunes on Angel of Retribution, too. Opening band was Queensryche, which was a perfect choice, atmo.

I absolutely never use an iPod while riding, but that doesn't stop me from "hearing" the great Judas Priest music in my head! ;)

[Bobbo]

I like Symphony X:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9QTg2VMqko&feature=related

Michael Romeo can play...

[ti_boi]

I don't know if these guys qualify as 'head banging' but I think they can rock out pretty damn good.....NOFX.

Some great snowboarding here as well..............wahooooooooooooo!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvcT9OYpsc

[FATBOY]

i have seen this band wayyyyy tooooo mannnny times

it helps I used to work at a bar where they would play 2 night sets

They don't blow thru SLC all that often but some of things I have seen on Youtube were awesome really tight and emotional...good stuff!

[Dekonick]

Scorpions

[JonB]

Tonight I'm gonna rock you tonight!

[justinf]

You guys have to check out the new Parlor Mob record coming out on Roadrunner soon. It's pretty cool. (disclaimer: I played most of the keys and piano on the record, so I'm perhaps a little biased). But it's great new rock, think Zep meets Black Crowes filtered through some Jersey-style Sabbath and some indie attitude.

I heard my buddies Dead Confederate from Athens described once as the "Death Star of rock" and that's pretty accurate. They are killer.

Also, I would add Shellac, Cursive, and Slint to the list. Off the top o' my head anyways. The afore-mentioned Mastodon is hard to top for sheer might.

[Blue Jays]

ScorpionsNever got a chance to see them live. They probably put on an entertaining show.
I noticed that you correctly did not put "The" in front of the name of the band. They're just that....Scorpions.

:beer:

[merckx]

ministry

[jmeloy]

Husker Du - best punk band of all time.
Flarider!! Bob Mould rules!! New album in February is supposed to harken back to the Husker Du days. Do you have his solo releases??
JAM

[3chordwonder]

Surprised nobody's added 'Rude Awakening' by Prong yet... an all time masterpiece of riffs for exercise... the Killing Joke selftitled album with Grohl on drums makes you want to invade Poland... last two Mark of Cain albums are incredible too.

Edit - if Bob Mould is coming back with a Sugar-like wall of guitars that would make me and a bunch of my friends very happy.

[jmeloy]

helmet
deftones
foo fighters
sonic youth
sugar/bob mould
replacements
mermen
afterthat i drift to the surf side
Curt, did you ever get to see the 'Mats since you are up that way? Never did and still regre it!
JAM

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ How awesome is the song Just One Fix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2UA-7Q3ncU) by Ministry to have in your head while pedaling during interval training?

[jmeloy]

Dinosaur Jr. can light it up!

[shanerpvt]

suicidal tendencies
megadeath
iron maiden
311 (first 3 releases)

:crap:

shaner

[Blue Jays]

One can't forget RONNIE JAMES DIO in this thread!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v171/itsamelman/Freep/bandbheadbang.gif

[jerk]

the great unraveling
planes mistaken for stars
shellac

for new stuff anyway....

jerk

[3chordwonder]

Saw Shellac in London ten years ago, very intense and nasty. Great.

[Wayne77]

Clutch = jamband meets metal with awesome grooves
Mastodon = already mentioned but worth repeating
Down = southern sludge with BIG ol' guitars
Tool = some of their longer songs build so steadily they make for great long intervals, AENIMA and 10000 days have great stuff...
Isis = melodic metal that builds and builds

if you need lots, I mean LOTS of energy, try the Dillinger Escape Plan for frantic, technical awesomeness.

I'll second the Clutch recommendation! Good stuff!

[RudAwkning]

Surprised nobody's added 'Rude Awakening' by Prong yet... an all time masterpiece of riffs for exercise... the Killing Joke selftitled album with Grohl on drums makes you want to invade Poland... last two Mark of Cain albums are incredible too.

Edit - if Bob Mould is coming back with a Sugar-like wall of guitars that would make me and a bunch of my friends very happy.

Loved Prong's "Prove You Wrong". So ahead of it's time. Tommy Victor will be supporting Al Jourgensen on the final Ministry tour. Sad about the passing of Paul Raven.

Bob Mould's Sugar were one of the few (if only?) American band's signed to Alan McGee's now defunct Creation Records. A perfect compliement to labelmates of the time like The Boo Radleys, Swervedriver, Ride, etc.

[d_douglas]

agreed with an earlier post - the Melvins (esp. LIVE) are deafening. I saw them a few years ago and it was a great throwback to grade 12 in the mosh pit in the late 80's. Ugh - I am old!

Anyhoo, another classic is Black Flag. The really slow stuff from My War (eg., Nothing Left Inside) is still thrown on my Ipod from time to time.

I wonder whether my single mom Mom wondered if I was going to kill myself after listening to that stuff - I would sit in my room and read music magazines for hours with Henry Rollins chanting in my ear.

Cycling supplanted my obsession with music, and remains in second place for obsessions...

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ Henry Rollins...great performer. If there was ever an award for "Male Rock Vocalist Most Likely To Be Confused With Being A Law Enforcement Officer" he would win it hands-down! ;)

[bostondrunk]

F*&^ing Hostile and Walk by Pantera are amazing.

don't forget "Mouth for War"!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugmxdT5qnE4

[DarrenCT]

don't forget "Mouth for War"!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugmxdT5qnE4

is Pantera still around today??

[davids]

Curt, did you ever get to see the 'Mats since you are up that way? Never did and still regre it!
JAM
I did. Top Ten (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showpost.php?p=203980&postcount=109), atmo.

[bostondrunk]

is Pantera still around today??

I don't think so. If they are, they have a new guitarist, as the original (Dimebag) was shot on stage a few years ago.

[L84dinr]

Danko Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjE_04rmH1g

[vandeda]

I don't have a whole lot of head-banging music in my opinion (but seeing some of the bands listed here, maybe I have more in some peoples' eyes).

When I go light on the head-banding music ... I go Metallica. When I go heavy I pick up Extol, Living Sacrifice, Embodyment when they fell into the genre of christian black metal. I like Embodyment's new band The Famine:
http://www.myspace.com/thefaminedestroys

I'll admit, I'm not sophisticated when it comes to music like dbrk.

[MilanoTom]

sometimes, especially on the trainer, you just need something loud and head-banging. my pick: social d.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0DP9VDYJNI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpiVpt53Wg&feature=related

yours?

I saw Social D a couple of years ago in Worcester, MA. They rocked just fine, but the volume was so low (even being fairly close to the stage) that I could converse with my date. My ears didn't even ring after the show (I'm also not quite with it regarding Mike Ness' eye makeup - it's way too pretty).

If I want loud, crass, twisted music I listen to Fear. Ever since I saw Decline of Western Civilization, I was hooked. Their stuff is so over-the-top offensive that it's (atmo) hilarious. You gotta love a band that has the nerve to sing a song titled "Beef Baloney" on Saturday Night Live.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2czyuFW33aw

[mflaherty37]

.

[ti_boi]

.
ZACK.......complete bad@sss...I'll bet he rides this bike..... :cool:

[FlaRider]

Flarider!! Bob Mould rules!! New album in February is supposed to harken back to the Husker Du days. Do you have his solo releases??
JAM

Yep, I have most of his solo albums, including the latest one (Body of Song), which I use as my motivational music while running with my IPod. I've been a Husker Du fan for 20 years. I can't wait for his new release.

[Blue Jays]

We also can't forget the recent death of vocalist Kevin DuBrow of Quiet Riot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW2J_UZ8lQU) fame who departed this life about two weeks ago. :(

[jthurow]

I add... Pixies
& Sleater-Kinney... I dig chicks with big guitars ;)

jimi

[davids]

I add... Pixies
& Sleater-Kinney... I dig chicks with big guitars ;)

jimi
Two of my all-time favorite bands! Never thought of either of them as "head banging", though.

Maybe "Planet of Sound (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH84yTCODIY)"?

Definitely "Entertain (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbxRu7fwR24)" though. Definitely.

[jthurow]

Just tryin' to contribute in my own meager way... ;) but yeah, I'm definitely stretching the head banging boundaries with those. I do remember my neck being sore after I saw the pixies reunion show.

jimi

[Kevan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhCDvzr3nY

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Nah, I bet Zakk would ride a burly, downhill bike.ZACK.......complete bad@sss...I'll bet he rides this bike..... :cool:

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Sorry to re-open a 4 year old thread. When I could tolerate the trainer, I listen to long, loud, heavy, changing tempo songs. From bands like Opeth, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Old Iron Maiden (Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Clansman etc.), and any of the progressive and symphonic metal bands (Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish etc.) with 2 or 3 singers.

[Wilkinson4]

More punk than head banging but the fact that they are touring again is kinda cool. And their songs make me want to jump on the furniture and I am old.

Bad Brains!

mIKE

[retrofit]

Once upon a time in my youth...

http://gallery.me.com/rockyshores/100613/Blue-20Cheer-20Vincebus-20Eruptum/web.jpg

[Fixed]

oz noy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtZ0G94gdDA
cheers

[BillG]

More punk than head banging but the fact that they are touring again is kinda cool. And their songs make me want to jump on the furniture and I am old.

Bad Brains!

mIKE

I saw them open for the Gang of 4 in 1983. Hardly anyone was wearing their t shirt at the time, although they were great. Now I see the t shirts everywhere nearly 30 years later.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

They were F-ing heavy. Once upon a time in my youth...

http://gallery.me.com/rockyshores/100613/Blue-20Cheer-20Vincebus-20Eruptum/web.jpg

[buldogge]

I saw Bad Brains many times in the 80's/early 90's...Boston, Providence, STL, Lawrence, KS (infamous show)...

Is HR actually fronting again???

-Mark in St. Louis

More punk than head banging but the fact that they are touring again is kinda cool. And their songs make me want to jump on the furniture and I am old.

Bad Brains!

mIKE

[130R]

get pumped!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3AoiVMQqX4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csD4ZgMPgvg

[drewski]

anthrax
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzpRU347BDU

into the arena msg--- great for intervals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5NetfxzDlM

[drewski]

As a guitar enthusiast, nothing and I mean nothing was more thrilling than see Glenn Tipton and KK Downing....in their prime....with that intense twin guitar attack...the stacks of Marshalls and the tone they ellicited....and Halford's multi-octave range....it was thrilling beyond anything that I have seen since....including watching Pearl Jam at the Garden in NYC (the night of their DVD recording) which was completely cool....but Priest was mesmerizing.


Best concert I ever saw was Judas Priest and Iron Maiden in the 80's
in MSG.

[130R]

holy mullets

[retrofit]

They were F-ing heavy.

Yep.

Once saw them live -- they were the opening act for these lightweights :cool: :

http://gallery.me.com/rockyshores/100613/DisraeliGears/web.jpg

[endosch2]

My all time favorite new band is Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - not a head banger but definately a GRADE A ROCKER.

Watch this - she was like 24 in this video. She has a HUGE future. This is a cover without her band but her band is excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paeNnR33i5Q

[93legendti]

Iron Maiden, these days.

[19wisconsin64]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDlC7oG_2W4&feature=related

to fast forward over the intro/buildup go to 1:10

amazing band, they draw a lot from Led Zeppelin


great thread.....thanks to whoever started it! i listen to this music in my sprint training. pure energy!!

[wooly]

Scorpions fur sure

[firerescuefin]

Metallica/ Stone Temple Pilots/ Green Day/ Living Colour

[Fixed]

some chick band

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQzMulHaW4s&feature=related

[seatown7]

One word....TAD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duDdTr2UiEQ&feature=fvwrel

[BillG]

One word....TAD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duDdTr2UiEQ&feature=fvwrel

All right, I'll bring out the heavy ammo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkRX3mRRy7Y&feature=related

[William]

A little Primus on occasion helps.... :banana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBQ2305fLeA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYDfwUJzYQg






William

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Scorps rock, check out youtube for their current tour, they are still killing it, live. Klause, a freak of nature, still hits the high notes, at what, 150 years old. Classic. Latest record is pretty good, too.Scorpions fur sure

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Maiden live, ridiculous. Best concert I ever saw was Judas Priest and Iron Maiden in the 80's
in MSG.

[drewski]

Metallica/ Stone Temple Pilots/ Green Day/ Living Colour


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvpRkn_R5g

Living Colour -big thumbs up on that suggestion.


Repo Man sound track is also a big hit in my
play list of high energy music.

TV PARTY TONIGHT!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfCiolDcKqM

[tele]

Dinosaur Jr. can light it up!
i remember seeing them back in the day here in the Valley before they went all commercial sell-out, i had know idea who they were, freaking awesome show, plus i was like 15.

[93legendti]

YES!!! YES....Also....I was lucky enough to see UFO in their prime...."lights out in London" was a badass.....I did go to the a Quiet Riot Show once (RIP) and Carlos Carvazo (sp) could really rip up the guitar.....
Lights Out is a classic cd. I still listen to it-great songs. I missed UFO, but saw MSG (Michale Shenker Group) open for Pat Travers. That was a good show.

[vsefiream]

Sorry to re-open a 4 year old thread. When I could tolerate the trainer, I listen to long, loud, heavy, changing tempo songs. From bands like Opeth, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Old Iron Maiden (Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Clansman etc.), and any of the progressive and symphonic metal bands (Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish etc.) with 2 or 3 singers.

100X on the Dream Theater!! Just pop in Peruvian Skys and I'm good to go. Throw in a little MegaDeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Chili Peppers, Rush, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Faith no More, Pantera, NIN, Motley Crue, Poisin!!
Whoa, sorry - side effect of the shuffle feature!!

Oh and lets not forget any of the bands that Tim Yeung drums in LOL

[snah]

Sure I missed the shout in the 5-6 pages I didn't read, but just in case, Guns N' Roses, Appetite for Destruction. Old Black Sabbath, the Ozzy days. The Great Gonzo, Ted Nugent, songs like Strangehold and Free for All.

[William]

Dudes soundtrack...

The Vandals
W.A.S.P
Simon Steele and the Claw
Megadeath
The Leather Nun
Jane's Addiction
The Little Kings
Keel
Legal Weapon
Steve Vai
Charles Bernstein (The one variant to the theme)



William

[Germany_chris]

This is an honest question...Do you really think of this stuff and "head-banging"? This actually applies to many Social D is no sorta head-bang..the Vandals are as mild as Diana Krall but funnier..classify head-bang..in the Chrisonary Head-Bang=Pantera and the like.

Dudes soundtrack...

The Vandals
W.A.S.P
Simon Steele and the Claw
Megadeath
The Leather Nun
Jane's Addiction
The Little Kings
Keel
Legal Weapon
Steve Vai
Charles Bernstein (The one variant to the theme)



William

[William]

I just posted the list off the Dudes soundtrack ...which includes a couple out of the HB genre. But there is plenty of HB there and I like the whole disk.

I suppose what constitutes "Head Banging" could have slightly different meanings to different people. :beer:




William