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Mtv2 Headbanger's Ball: The Revenge

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How can you go wrong with 38 groups and songs of what's happening in metal and alternative of today. The only thing I don't care about these MTV CD's are that they're edited for cursing and they don't tell you. If you want the original version of a song you like, you have to buy the CD it's off of. But other than that, you have 2 1/2 hours of headbanging that will keep you busy on those slow days.

First off, I'm not as close-minded as those reviewers below me. Yes, I keep an open mind on music. But this CD tells us that Headbangers Ball is getting bogged down with mainstream music and less underground bands are being supported. I mean, come on, Korn? Avenged Sevenfold? new Underoath? From First To Last? H.I.M.?! Wow...talk about sinking to an all time low. I enjoyed the first two compilations of this, but I didn't even bother to buy this one.

My Favorites:
Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Mastodon, In Flames, Chimaira, DevilDriver, Opeth, A Life Once Lost, Still Remains, God Forbid, Killswitch Engage, Dragonforce, High on Fire.

Overall, this compilation ISN'T for everyone. It covers many genres of music, but some artists could be taken out and replaced with these artists:

Between The Buried and Me, The Black Dahlia Murder, Himsa, Demiricous, Dead To Fall, Obituary, Through The Eyes of the Dead, Soulfly, etc.

If you're into modern music and like a variety and aren't "1337", you MAY like this. Otherwise, don't waste your money.

Personally, I feel like the Headbangers Ball is a great way to get into the somewhat lesser known bands these days. It's basically a mixed bag of artists in certain genres. Chances are you won't enjoy everything on this CD, but it does give a glimpse to what MTV2's Headbangers Ball is all about.

Disc One:

First, we have Slipknot, which I'm not very fond of anymore. Then, it's Korn, with a track from their horrendous "See You On The Other Side". We have Iron Maiden next, and even though I'm not too big of a fan, they are a great band, and "The Trooper" is a classic song. Hatebreed is up next with a dynamic track called "To The Threshold". True, it's not the heaviest you'll ever hear, but if you're into the hardcore stuff, you'll like that song. Mudvayne sounds too polished nowadays, and "Forget To Remember" is their most boring song I've heard so far. Avenged Sevenfold, even though they have some talent, are a band that I could care less about. H.I.M.? No thanks. I have no clue why they are on here. It's just sappy goth-pop. No metal whatsoever. Trivium is next with "A Gunshot To The Head of Trepidation". Matt Heafy is a mediocre vocalist, but the guitar work makes up for it. Lamb of God has "Now You've Got Something To Die For" (live), one of the best tracks on this CD. 10 Years is nothing special. Disturbed is boring. As I Lay Dying, however, are better than most, and with the track "Through Struggle" shows some of their best work. (Knock it off with the Christianity BS.) Lacuna Coil is not really my style, even though I know they have definite talent. UnderOath doesn't belong either, at least the new stuff with Spencer on vocals. Mastodon is a definite standout with "Blood and Thunder", who does something original with their signature sludge sound. Killswitch Engage has a live track with "A Bid Farewell", and they do a good job at it. Black Label Society, I honestly could care less about, even though I do respect Zakk Wylde for making a tribute to Dimebag. Bleeding Through's "Kill To Believe" is okay, but disappointing to the fan of their previous works. "Take This Life" by In Flames is a definite step up for them, bringing back their roots while mixing their new sound as well.

Disc Two:

This is the better of the two in my opinion. Chimaira kicks it off with "Nothing Remains", an excellent track. But then, we have the mediocre Bullet For My Valentine, with some of the worst vocals ruining their decent music. Arch Enemy's "Nemesis" is also a great track, very strong indeed. It Dies Today are okay. Just a typical metalcore band. Opeth's "The Grand Conjuration" brings you into the progressive world of this talented and legendary band. Norma Jean is listenable but mediocre. DevilDriver's "Hold Back The Day" is a heavy dark track that is basically addicting. Still Remains, well, I like them, but if you dislike metalcore, you won't like them. God Forbid is great, however, a strong heavy metal band that knows how to play quality music. Throwdown is like Hatebreed, but not as good. Basically, they're just a mosh band. From First to Last...wow, I despise them. 36 Crazyfists are catchy post-hardcore. Dragonforce is getting big, and their track shows off their undeniable talent. A Life Once Lost is a metalcore band that breaks the boundaries and has a somewhat progressive feel. It's a good original track. High on Fire is a sludge/stoner band with a dark feel to their songs. Bloodsimple, I like, but "Sell Me Out" isn't their best track, neither is it their worst. Haste The Day is yet another metalcore band, but I can tolerate them. Walls of Jericho is a band you have to grow into, mostly because of the blend of female vocals and hardcore. Kingdom of Sorrow, I don't know much about, but I can tell you that Hatebreed and Crowbar fans won't be disappointed, as it features Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta (and the Headbangers Ball host as well).

Like I said before, it's basically a mixed bag. You'll either enjoy it or despise it.

" The Grand Conjuartion " - Opeth
" Through The Fire And Flames " - DragonForce

Aside from those 2 tracks, this compilation is Absolute Filth.

Well okay, theres a live thing of the Trooper. But to be perfectly honest, I am EXTREMLY sick of Maiden and they should've called it quits after Fear of the Dark, like Bruce Intended.

May I also ask why in God's name is "From First to Last" on here?
First HBB is playing Underoath videos then adding From First to Last on their compilations. Last time I checked, these compilations were geared towards something called: METAL.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am not so proud to announce that HBB gets worse Every Year. And the nose dive continues!

The only good thing I can say about this compilation is that they actually had the balls to put a Good Ol' Kick Ass Euro-Power Metal song on here. Most stupid kids today are too fixated on horrible Hardcore/Metalcore which requires Zero Talent. At the same time though, it's embarrasing that DragonForce must share a compilation with such horrible bands (excluding Opeth, of course).

There are only four worthwhile songs on this compilation. They are...

"Blood & Thunder" - Mastodon
Nautical noisecore, very good.
"The Grand Conjuration" - Opeth
Opeth is always great.
"Through The Fire And Flames" - Dragonforce
Okay, I don't like power metal and Dragon Force is obtrusively cheesy, but damn do they shred.
"Devilution" - High on Fire
A pounding stoner metal anthem.

Then, the mediocre...

"Take This life" - In Flames
Bleh, worst real song on their so-so new album.
"Nemesis" - Arch Enemy
Arch Enemy are recycling riffs and losing steam. Not a good way to enter the mainstream.
"In This River" - Black label Society
Face it, Zakk is terrible at ballads.
"The Trooper" (live) - Iron Maiden
Dickinson sounds like a strangled muppet singing opera live. And how many live versions of this song are there?

Other than the aforementioned, we just get a fleeting glimpse at the sad state of popular and alternative metal. (i.e. What the average MTV2 viewer enjoys.) Pseudo-thrash metalcore (Hatebreed, Chimaira, DevilDriver), vapid goth metal (Lacuna Coil, HIM), Countless Swedish-inspired gothencore acts, and apparently the already-awful nu-metal genre is evolving into a lukewarm form of hard rock. And eugh, there's even Christcore.

Don't buy into the hype.
- Thus says the Pellington

this is an awesome cd, it is fun and enjoyable to listen to. if you have not listened to this cd then i recommend that you do. the best songs on this cd are

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Before I Forget
2. Liar
7. Vampire Heart

Disc 2

1. Nothing Remains
2. Suffocating Under Words Of Sorrow(What Can I Do)
3. Nemesis
7. Hold Back The Day
12. I'll Go Until My Heart Stops
14. Vulture

Yay! I love this CD!!! This is my kind of music! I got this CD because of Bullet For My Valentine! Yay! I worship them! They are awesome! Yay!

this cd is really good. its just straight up rock. i dont know why everyone is getting mad because of popular rock being on here why does it matter if a band is popular or not? if the music is good then its good. people should seriously stop judging music by how popular or underground they are and start judging them by how good the music is. and how can you say this cd is filth just look at all the good bands on it. Avenged sevenfold, sliptknot, korn, iron maiden, disturbed, Black label society, mastodon, 10 years, devildriver, do i even need to go on that list right there should be enough for any fan of rock to go buy the cd now, so Im gonna have to say if your a fan of rock then buy this.

This cd is awesome I bought it on the first day it came out

Disc 1
1.Slipknot-before i forget(1/5 this songs okay but i think the band really sucks
2.Korn-Liar(2-5 korns a great nu-metal band but they're not the same without Head and fieldlys old bass slapping)
3.Iron Maiden-The Trooper live(4/5 this songs rocks dickinsons voice sounds better live)
4.Hatebreed-to the threshold(2/5 this is an okay hardcore song)
5.Mudvayne-forget to remember(1/5 this song is great but i gave it a 1 cuz its a little too light determined would be a better song 4 this soundtrack)
6.a7x-burn it down(2/5 its a good song but there old stuff is betta
7.HIM-vampire heart(3/5 kinda light but i liove HIM)
8.Trivium-a gunshot to the head of trepidation(5-5 an awesome and catchy song)
9.Lamb of god-now you got sumthin 2 die 4(3/5 this is a american metal)
10.10 years-wasteland(1/5 way too light)
11.disturbed-guarded(2-5 this is a good speed metal song)
12.as i lay dying-through struggle(3/5 this is metal)
13.lacuna coil-our truth(0/5 im not feeling it 2 me it sounds like a wannabe amy lee
14.underoath-its dangerous buisness(0/5this song sucks its not even worth writing the full title)
15.Mastodon feat. clutch's neil fallon-blood and thunder(4/5 a great stoner metal song)
16.killswitch engage-a bid farwell(3/5 this is a american metal)
17.Black Label Society-In This River (5/5 I Love This Song Its About Dimebag Darrell Who Was Murdered While Doing A Concert With His New Band Damageplan R.I.P)
18.Bleeding Through- Kill To Believe(2-5 catchy tune but i like the old bleeding through)
19.In flames-take this life(3-5 awesome song this is probably their most clean singing song)

i dont feel like writing the second disc so im just gunna end this review with saying disc 2 is great

There are some great tracks on this compilation, and it's probably the best in this series. The essentials are solid: Opeth, Mastodon, Lamb Of God, and BLS. But, the stand-out tracks are the new Hatebreed and my favorite is "Buried In Black". All hail the Kingdom ~ Kingdom Of Sorrow. With a line up consisting of Jasta/Windstein/Kerswill, their record could prove to be massive. Here's hoping for a release soon