Allow me (if you will) the time to talk to you about the funniest genre of music.
Nerd Metal...
But what is Nerd Metal? And which bands perform in this funniest of sub-genres?
Well sit here and I'll explain all.
The definition of Nerd Metal is: A technically proficient band performing songs about mythological elements or science fiction based tales. There may also be a concept album involved. Nerd Metal bands are former Warhammer players who picked up Ibanez guitars (this may not be true).
The fan base of nerd metal are nerds (duh). Long hair is a usual prerequisite as is wearing black T-shirts with a dragon/skeleton on it.
Well anyway the main issue with Nerd Metal are the bands themselves. I would count these few bands in Nerd Metal:
Iron Maiden - Songs based in mythology.
Dream Theatre - A psychology based concept album based about the singer having strange dreams.
DragonForce - Super speedy metal band from London.
Rhapsody - Medieval metal about elves and dwarves.
Coheed and Cambria - May not be Nerd Metal as they are slightly toned down speed playing (may be Nerd Rock). However they do have a concept career.
Disclaimer: Many people get angry when you mock the bands they like so as to avoid disaffecting people. I will say this:
Just watch these two videos I think they're hilharious.
Holy Thunderforce by Rhapsody
Through the Fire and Flames by Dragonforce
You can tell me they're technically amazing but if you take yourself too seriously you will get burned (by a thunderforce through flames).
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I just checked them out. They're less melodic than most Nerd metal bands but I'll forgive that as they are on the Gamesworkshop label.
Might write an update about them soon.
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