When it comes to metal, it comes in all sizes and shapes. Black, white, old and nu. Actually, that’s the only thing I don’t like about it, you can split hairs all day long and discuss whether a certain band belongs to this or that category.
We don’t split hairs over at Dose of Metal, since we’re pretty simple. It’s either metal, or shit. But if you’re interested to see some of the more bizarre subgenres, make the jump.
The trace metals (Get it, just like in chemistry. Yeah, I need a life). The following is my view on a few genres that originally appeared in an article on Ultimate Guitar, so don’t expect a proper breakdown of the genres and, you know, real journalism. We have our Top 10’s for that.
Australian War Metal
Yes, this genre seems to exist. I don’t get it either. Was Australia ever in a war anyway? Anywhoo, I’d rename this to Kangaroo Metal.
Circus Metal
I’d say this would be the fashion subgenre including bands like Slipknot and GWAR, but there seems to be a proper subgenre that includes elements of circus in their performance. I’ve never seen any but I guess the probably juggle guitars or something.
Epic Metal
Get it, it’s EPIC. And you what do you say when an Epic Metal guitarist screwes up a solo? It was an EPIC FAIL.
Ice Metal
Otherwise known as Vanilla Ice’s nu metal phase. No, I’m kidding. There’s actually a genre that relates to themes of cold, ice and, well… Scandinavia generally.
SID Metal
What the fuck is SID metal? Seriously?
