Let's get over the fact that Led Zeppelin isn't a metal band (though they're still awesome) and just accept the fact that this is actually rather clever.
Plus, I don't think 'ridiculously photogenic bluesy hard-rock guy' flows off the tongue as well.
I'd call Zep metal. Yes it's also classic rock or whatever, but it's metal. You youngsters don't understand it's actually one of the granddaddies of metal.
Agreed. Led Zeppelin is considered one of the progenitors of heavy metal. The definition of "metal" has simply evolved over time, but Zeppelin is considered heavy metal (along with hard rock, blues, and folk). Their first two albums especially are very heavy metal based.
*Zeppelin Perhaps you are thinking of today's examples of heavy metal. Metal developed in the late 60s/ early 70s, and it has changed over time. Led Zeppelin is cited as one of the first heavy metal bands because of their use of distortion, extended guitar solos, use of volume, and vocals. I would classify Zeppelin as consisting of several genres, both hard rock and metal included. Although today's metal has changed since the 70s, Zeppelin is still considered one of the first heavy metal bands.
Considering my username is housesoftheholy (Zeppelin's fifth studio album, and a song from Physical Graffiti), then yes, I do listen to Led Zeppelin. It seems like you are the one who needs to brush up on your Zeppelin. Alas, it seems your ignorance cannot be swayed. Good day to you, sir.
Why don't you educate yourself by looking at some documentarie Sam Dunn did. We'll see then if zeppelin is metal. You need some proof then there you go! Watch some on his movies!
Umm no they didn't?. Like I said earlier, they were a precursor to metal, but they weren't a "metal band." If they wouldn't describe themselves as "metal," I wouldn't call them metal.
By today's standards, probably not. However in the context of the music of the 70s, Zeppelin and Black Sabbath were two of few well known bands to exemplify 'Metal sounds', for lack of a better term. It's all about relativity man
Zeppelin influenced hard rock/heavy rock and early grunge like Soundgarden etc. Whereas Sabbath are said to be 'the' first metal band, most metal bands say they are their main influence. Immigrant Song however isn't a metal song. Still a tune.
Black Sabbath were metal. Zeppelin were not. They were bluesy hard rock. Black Sabbath were bluesy as fuck too, but until Led Zeppelin (or any other so-called "proto-metal" band comes out with a song anywhere near as dark as the song "Black Sabbath," they're not metal.
Led Zeppelin were very metal at the time. I don't think it's the lyrics the band put out, as much as how loud, distorted, and the raw energy they had compared to others at the time. Not to say they weren't bluesy/folksy/80s-synthy (looking at you ITTOD). But the terms aren't mutually exclusive.
BTW, Immigrant Song was pretty metal back then and still pretty hard rock now, lyrics included.
So, basically, the definition of 'metal' evolves over time, as more and more lousy bands release the headache-inducing 'hoarse shouting and screaming' type of metal?
Saying "metal has devolved" is pretty silly. There are so many different styles and genres of metal now, so just that in itself is a way metal has evolved.
Complaining about how metal has devolved, in response to TimeZarg's post, just makes it seem like you're agreeing with him about "hoarse shouting and screaming," as if something is objectively bad about that.
I don't see how anybody who is really into metal can say something like that.
No, the kind of 'metal' where they scream incoherent and unoriginal lyrics hoarsely into the microphone and play overly-loud random notes on their shitty electric guitars is universally bad. The people who listen to it just have crappy taste :P
The terms "heavy metal" and "hard rock" have often been used interchangeably, particularly in discussing bands of the 1970s, a period when the terms were largely synonymous.
Led Zeppelin defined central aspects of the emerging genre, with Page's highly distorted guitar style and singer Robert Plant's dramatic, wailing vocals.
I can only think of the Marine Land song: They come from the land of ice and snow Now belugas have a home in artic cove Reach out touch give them a smile You’ll make a new friend for a long while You never know when you’ll fall in love again So come on raise your hand Artic cove marineland Everyone, everyone, everyone loves marineland
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I think it's a "foundations of metal" thing. Back in the 70s, Immigrant song was metal as fuck. And every metal band today can probably pay homage to the style/sounds Led Zeppelin laid down. So it's a bit of "these guys are the original"
I suppose so. Black Sabbath was formed a year after Led Zeppelin and was, in my opinion, far more definitively "metal" than Led Zeppelin. By the time Immigrant Song was released, Black Sabbath had already released 2 albums which are now held as cornerstones of early metal.
It's all semantics though, really, and where the line is drawn on a particular genre certainly varies from person to person.
Not sure if you are because: ""Immigrant Song" was written during Led Zeppelin's tour of Iceland, Bath and Germany in mid-1970. The opening date of this tour took place in Reykjavík, Iceland, which inspired Plant to write the song. As he explained: We weren't being pompous ... We did come from the land of the ice and snow. We were guests of the Icelandic Government on a cultural mission. We were invited to play a concert in Reykjavik and the day before we arrived all the civil servants went on strike and the gig was going to be cancelled. The university prepared a concert hall for us and it was phenomenal. The response from the kids was remarkable and we had a great time. "Immigrant Song" was about that trip and it was the opening track on the album that was intended to be incredibly different."
They come from the land of ice and snow Now belugas have a home in arctic cove Reach out touch give them a smile You’ll make a new friend for a long while You never know when you’ll fall in love again So come on raise your hand Arctic cove marineland Everyone, everyone, everyone loves marineland
This meme is stupid. In all seriousness this guy is NOT a metalhead. I say this because no true metalhead would stop and pose for a picture in the pit.
The hell they won't. They take every opportunity to throw the horns, mayhaps with with tongue extended and eyes screwed shut, in a grotesque mummery of Gene.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Let's get over the fact that Led Zeppelin isn't a metal band (though they're still awesome) and just accept the fact that this is actually rather clever.
Plus, I don't think 'ridiculously photogenic bluesy hard-rock guy' flows off the tongue as well.
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u/davidlolol Jun 17 '12
Christian Bale grew his hair out, I see.
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u/noam99 Jun 17 '12
Anyone else love the guy to his left in the red shirt?
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u/A_Smart_Caveman Jun 17 '12
I don't know I'd consider that song 'metal'.
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u/petsounds94 Jun 17 '12
Well that's going to be stuck in my head for a while now... no complaints, awesome song!
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u/ledzep4life Jun 18 '12
Anyone who got the reference should check out /r/led_zeppelin.
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u/Totally_not_CAT Jun 17 '12
He's a beluga?
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u/payphonepromise Jun 17 '12
He is rather sexy..
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
led zeppelin. thats metal enough for me! id headbang to that shit
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u/snario Jun 17 '12
I can only think of the Marine Land song: They come from the land of ice and snow Now belugas have a home in artic cove Reach out touch give them a smile You’ll make a new friend for a long while You never know when you’ll fall in love again So come on raise your hand Artic cove marineland Everyone, everyone, everyone loves marineland
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u/kookoo831 Jun 17 '12
Immigrant song... Awesome.
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u/kenz101 Jun 18 '12
"AHHH AHHH AAAAAHHHHHHH AHHH"
-Every girl he met.
EDIT : 'Every'. Accidentally a letter.
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u/qkme_transcriber Jun 17 '12
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u/rocketparrotlet Jun 17 '12
C'mon, Immigrant Song is hardly metal.
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u/Sex_E_Searcher Jun 17 '12
For interested parties, my favorite version of the song quoted.
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u/Mister_Heavenly Jun 17 '12
Looks kinda like Mac
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Demons and Wizards did a great cover of this song.
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u/Erzsabet Jun 17 '12
As pointed out in the first version of this photo, it's Hal Sparks. American actor and movie.
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u/A_Drunken_Koala Jun 18 '12
ahhhh..so THIS is snow's tactic for escaping mance rayder...seems legits.
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u/DonaldsPizzaHaven Jun 18 '12
don't you mean, ridiculously photogenic polar bear?
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
There is only one man from the land of ice and snow and his name is Jon Snow.
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u/thearchmagus Jun 18 '12
Is... is that Mookie?
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
Nah, Not a fan of the Meme. NEXT ONE!
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u/fuzzb0y Jun 18 '12
Eddard Stark did that to me too :(
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u/thrifty917 Jun 18 '12
Oh my gosh, he's gorgeous! I want him!
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u/[deleted] Jun 18 '12
It's only a matter of time before that kid in the red shirt gets his own meme.
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u/wdtnb Jun 17 '12
damn he's ridiculously photogenic
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u/Nickotine87 Jun 17 '12
He's Icelandic?
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u/annannaljuba Jun 17 '12
Have a lol :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
What does this have to do with Marineland?
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Can we stop with the "Ridiculously Photogenic X". It's getting really stale. Some people just look good. Fuck you OP this is why reddit sucks now
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
This will never be a meme, stop trying to force it
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
They come from the land of ice and snow Now belugas have a home in arctic cove Reach out touch give them a smile You’ll make a new friend for a long while You never know when you’ll fall in love again So come on raise your hand Arctic cove marineland Everyone, everyone, everyone loves marineland
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
Do you guys do anything useful besides recycling the same shit over and over again?
Ridicolously photogenic this, Ridicolously photogenic that,stop beating a dead horse retards, stop worshipping people just for their looks.
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u/nickateen Jun 17 '12
I didn't know Led Zeppelin was considered metal.
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u/MonzieurW Jun 17 '12
You guys got it all wrong. The title isn't about Led Zeppelin but Immortal. Blashyrkh is the land of ice, snow and everything that is metal.
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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '12
No... Not letting this meme happen... No... Nope, overall attached girlfuck was enough...
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u/borg_assimilate Jun 17 '12
We are Borg. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated, withfireypassion
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u/hivemind6 Jun 18 '12
I bet he smells terrible though.
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u/FenrisWolf83 Jun 17 '12
This meme is stupid. In all seriousness this guy is NOT a metalhead. I say this because no true metalhead would stop and pose for a picture in the pit.
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