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1 | Extreme Metal... clarifying | 2 Cor 6:14 | delight-in-light | 144680 | ||
I'd like to clarify with you the fact that I am not a Christian. I do often study the Bible or things attributing to it, but I am no avid follower. To add, what comes out of me is free-thinking opinions, that are usually in no way prejudice. By the way, maybe you should listen to the music to determine that. In the style, they scream in such a manner that you cannot hear the racial, or anti-christian slurs they are saying, and personally I don't want to hear that, in fact it might even make the experience less enjoyable. Another fact, only 35-40 percent or so of Black, Death, and Gore Metal is an attempt to defy, or denounce God. I mightily respect the lyrics of the few bands who speak of the past, and elements of nature, and being one with one's own, but you must understand that I listen for the music, not the lyrics. I love the way the guitarist puts together the technical solos and heavy riffs, that tear into you and make you smile because of the pure effort and technicality. The drums as well, to me are also very invigorating and provide the pulse flowing through your body. I repeat now, in no way do I agree with the lyrical and hateful themes of those in the genre who tend to abuse them, but I do enjoy the music they make (*as opposed to the message they put out). I simply wanted to know that if listening to the music, and/or participating in going to the concerts is really against God. I myself, don't feel I get a negative or hateful vibe from the music, but rather feel an exhilaration, a breath of fresh air if you will. To add as well, I do indulge in other types of music, such as Alternative Rock, 60's, 70's, 80's, Techno, Ambient, Classical, Jazz, some Country, and yes, a few Christian bands. I actually started listening to Metal's in an effort to be diverse, and to simply try everything out (I can't just leave a marble in the bag!). But once again, I, in no way, endorse the hateful themes in which some of the bands in the Extreme Metal genre use, but I do admire how they play their instruments, so I guess my question should really be, what does God think about music that "sounds" evil. Even then, what is the definition of an evil sound without somebody originally dubbing it that. Thank you. Josh |
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2 | Is Extreme Metal appropriate? | 1 Corinthians | delight-in-light | 144550 | ||
I have read about the Bible many a' times and I don't deny it, for it seems to me a critical piece of evidence, so my question is from a faith perspective. If in the faith, or even not, is it wrong to enjoy the music of another's beliefs. Now before answering you must understand to which music I refer. I speak not of Arab or Chinese music, I speak of an all-language diverse music that is many times shun by the mass appeal of pop culture and pop society. I listen to Extreme Metal, composed of the following genres, and more: Death Metal, Black Metal, Gore Metal, Thrash, Grindcore, etc. I will list a few bands in case you would like to perfect the actual answer upon lyrical themes and/or overall feel of the music (that is if you come across it somehow and listen to it) Some of these artists may have mp3's on their site. 1349, Anaal Nathrakh, Impaled, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, I'll leave it at that. The music here can be quite grotesque, whereas bands of the Black Metal style (1349, Anaal Nathrakh, as listed) tend to adopt the extreme anti-Christian hateful style. I enjoy the music personally because I like the sound and rhythm overall. It makes me feel good, though at shows I tend to get aggressive (that is in the pits (mosh pit: a throw-around fun circle where people push each other just enough to feel a little pain)), I like the music because of the sheer power and brutality of it. I love it beyond all types of music, times 5! I hope you can understand why I must know where God stands on the issue. I would finally like to state that I do not agree with the lyrical themes of anti-religion bands, I do still listen though (you can't really hear the words). So please give me a critical answer on this. Thank you | ||||||
3 | Is Extreme Metal appropriate? | 2 Cor 6:14 | delight-in-light | 144548 | ||
I have read about the Bible many a' times and I don't deny it, for it seems to me a critical piece of evidence, so my question is from a faith perspective. If in the faith, or even not, is it wrong to enjoy the music of another's beliefs. Now before answering you must understand to which music I refer. I speak not of Arab or Chinese music, I speak of an all-language diverse music that is many times shun by the mass appeal of pop culture and pop society. I listen to Extreme Metal, composed of the following genres, and more: Death Metal, Black Metal, Gore Metal, Thrash, Grindcore, etc. I will list a few bands in case you would like to perfect the actual answer upon lyrical themes and/or overall feel of the music (that is if you come across it somehow and listen to it) Some of these artists may have mp3's on their site. 1349, Anaal Nathrakh, Impaled, Behemoth, Cannibal Corpse, I'll leave it at that. The music here can be quite grotesque, whereas bands of the Black Metal style (1349, Anaal Nathrakh, as listed) tend to adopt the extreme anti-Christian hateful style. I enjoy the music personally because I like the sound and rhythm overall. It makes me feel good, though at shows I tend to get aggressive (that is in the pits (mosh pit: a throw-around fun circle where people push each other just enough to feel a little pain)), I like the music because of the sheer power and brutality of it. I love it beyond all types of music, times 5! I hope you can understand why I must know where God stands on the issue. I would finally like to state that I do not agree with the lyrical themes of anti-religion bands, I do still listen though (you can't really hear the words). So please give me a critical answer on this. Thank you | ||||||