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Unfortunately, we won't have Iron Maiden, Slayer, or Metallica forever
by Allan Lima
Fellow Wikimates,
the national and international metal scene is, in my view, going through an interesting moment: several bands previously considered "rising stars" or part of the "underground" scene are now consolidating themselves, releasing excellent, well-produced albums and putting on great shows that, even if small to medium-sized (compared to the classic bands that still fill stadiums), transmit the energy and vigor that Rock and Metal bring with them. Personally, I don't like the expression "new wave of American Heavy Metal" or anything similar, simply because, for a band to stand out these days, with low CD sales and the obligation to show something new, they must work very hard; it's not a "passing trend." The industry is limited, and the space is very competitive.
Below are some reasons why you should check out their music on YouTube, where, if you're interested, you might even buy a CD or see them live at a show in your city. We're talking about bands like Nervosa, Andralls, Woslom, Seita, and Pastore, to name a few Brazilian ones, and also Trivium , Killswitch Engage, Heaven Shall Burn, Mastodon, and Lamb of God, to name a few international ones. Let's go:
1. The recording industry has been accumulating losses for years, some record labels have closed, and a band needs not only talent but also considerable financial resources to produce a CD. In other words, many of these bands mentioned, and others, are not messing around; they play for love, raise the flag of Metal, and work very hard to fill a concert hall or release a CD
2. It's no use, the old maxim resurfaces: classic bands will indeed end, unfortunately we won't have Iron Maiden , Slayer or Metallica ... so we need to direct our perspectives towards bands that are unlikely to create something new or leave an immortal mark on the world of Rock and Metal like those mentioned, but will continue in the same vein of attitude, respect for fans and the tireless work of surpassing themselves with each album, each show, since they are excellent musicians;
3. Nationally, we have many good bands, with extremely competent and talented musicians. They won't fill the huge void left by an already established band, but we should "discover" them, attend their shows, and buy their material
4. When you discover or attend a show by a band from this so-called "new generation," you'll see a bit of the classic bands; there's no way they can escape the influence or reinvent the wheel (a deliberate pun on Saxon): in the music, in the lyrics, the great classic bands will be present in these compositions, regardless of the style of the new bands. When you realize this, frustration fades and respect for the work takes its place
5. And what about our children? Or, for those who don't plan on having them, what about nephews and nieces, friends' children… what to say when they ask you (if they don't already): "Uncle, these guys are old… and when they die, what will happen?"… It's hard to admit, but children are a reflection of the truth: so you should discipline yourself a little and try to enjoy new bands that develop serious work, full of talent, persistence and substance. Here at Wikimetal, as well as on other sites that take the subject seriously, this is done competently, without trying to influence, but expressing opinions about new bands in an impartial and direct way. Check out the episodes and see for yourself;
6. Finally, Metal, like Rock, will never die, that's a fact: with new means of dissemination (or infusion), such as the internet and the evolution of the digital age, it may at most seem "strange" for a while, but its origin, its previously mentioned essence, will never be lost. Take advantage of it; before, we had to stand in line because a friend of a friend had that new Iron Maiden tape and you had to wait your turn to copy it, while simultaneously saving up a small fortune to buy the vinyl.
New times. But it's up to you, headbanger, to find that essence in a show or in a great work by a new band that's emerging, according to the style you enjoy. Quoting our eternal Dio, "long live rock'n'roll – and heavy metal too".
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