Modern Day Equivalents Of Classic/Legendary Bands

[punkfan]

Basically as the title says, who do you think is the modern day equivalent of any classic/legendary band in any genre. It could be based on sound, attitude, influence that you think the will have, or anything else that makes them similar to any classic band.

[Alright_Computer]

Beck is the modern-day Bob Dylan.

Seriously.

[Cubecubed]

i remember somebody saying Fallout boy was the new Poison....and i actually agree with that.

[Fizzeler]

Arjen Anthony Lucsean (I bet I spelled this wrong) is the modern Alan Parsons for metal I mean have you heard his projects :D

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Travis Barker is the new Tommy Lee. Dave Grohl is the new Paul McCartney.

[punkfan]

Does anybody have any reasons as to why they think this?

[Fizzeler]

Does anybody have any reasons as to why they think this?

Mine is kinda self explanatory if you are familiar with his projects and I understand Julio's as well (especially the Grohl one ;))

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Does anybody have any reasons as to why they think this?

Travis Barker is a very mediocre drummer but is the main draw to his respective band (like Motley Crue). And Dave Grohl is a wonderful muti-instrumentalist, like Sir Paul.

[Fizzeler]

Okay I will explain mine :D

Alan Parsons created several concept albums and incorporated several musicians into his albums

Arjen Anthony has created several side projects based on a concept (Star One, Stream Of Passion, Ambeon, Aryeon, and Guilt Machine) and his main project Ayreon is a concept with several other concept albums

[Cubecubed]

fall out boy is a band with minor talent that creates very catchy songs and are more about their image than anything.

[Alright_Computer]

Does anybody have any reasons as to why they think this?

This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGx0Lkq8tM) is my reasoning. Plus they're both excellent singer-songwriters that dabbled all over the place in their careers but still have a strong rooting in folk.


fall out boy is a band with minor talent that creates very catchy songs and are more about their image than anything.

While Fall Out Boy's singer and bassist are terrible, their guitarist and drummer are actually pretty good.

[cherokeesam]

Muse is the new Pink Floyd.

They're carrying the banner of art rock, prog rock and space rock to new heights, and doing it on the strength of some of the best goddam guitars, drums and vocals I've heard in decades.

What's baffling to me is that Muse isn't more popular in the US. They're huge in the UK and Europe, but in the US, the only people who've heard of them come from RB & GH fans and the most well-versed alt-rock fans.

I wish to god Muse would unleash a hellacious American tour. I'd go to every single show.

[AxlVanHagar]

Travis Barker is a very mediocre drummer but is the main draw to his respective band (like Motley Crue). l.

I would slightly disagree with that. I agree with the comparison, though I usually say Joey Jordison is the new T-Bone. Tommy is/was a very good drummer , well above average but didn't get much respect back in the day due to the band he was in much the same as Travis and Joey. Wasn't until Tommy did some work with Stu Hamm and Hamm mentioned in several interviews just how good Lee really was that people took another look.

Good comaprison though.

[Cubecubed]

While Fall Out Boy's singer and bassist are terrible, their guitarist and drummer are actually pretty good.
i love fall out boy...but their appeal isn't in their technical skill...i think you'd agree with me.

[Cubecubed]

Muse is the new Pink Floyd.

They're carrying the banner of art rock, prog rock and space rock to new heights, and doing it on the strength of some of the best goddam guitars, drums and vocals I've heard in decades.

What's baffling to me is that Muse isn't more popular in the US. They're huge in the UK and Europe, but in the US, the only people who've heard of them come from RB & GH fans and the most well-versed alt-rock fans.

I wish to god Muse would unleash a hellacious American tour. I'd go to every single show.

i will agree on the bass and drum parts...but i cant agree on the guitar parts...and i lOVE muse.

[Quinarvy]

Muse is modern day Radiohead. Artsy, experimental, and Matt Bellamy is Thom Yorke's clone.

Coheed and Cambria is modern day Rush in too many ways to explain.

[Gowienczyk]

While Fall Out Boy's singer and bassist are terrible, their guitarist and drummer are actually pretty good.

Stump likes to sing soul and r&b tunes and he's not bad, so no; he's not terrible, lol.

[Cubecubed]

Stump likes to sing soul and r&b tunes and he's not bad, so no; he's not terrible, lol.

i actually really like his voice,for what its worth.

[WingsOfSteel]

Stump likes to sing soul and r&b tunes and he's not bad, so no; he's not terrible, lol.

Yeah, Fall Out Boy's lyrics are pretty bad, but the singer's OK.


Also, Panic! at the Disco is the new Led Zeppelin. I don't think I have to spell out my reasons for you, you're all smart people.

[Gowienczyk]

Yeah, Fall Out Boy's lyrics are pretty bad, but the singer's OK.


Also, Panic! at the Disco is the new Led Zeppelin. I don't think I have to spell out my reasons for you, you're all smart people.

Wentz (bassist) writes the lyrics. Take it up with him.

[jsorge]

Coheed and Cambria is modern day Rush in too many ways to explain.

Rush is the modern day Rush.

[Gowienczyk]

Tiles is a modern day Rush in all honesty.

[Cubecubed]

Rush is the modern day Rush.

i agree with this.

[Cubecubed]

Muse is modern day Radiohead. Artsy, experimental, and Matt Bellamy is Thom Yorke's clone.

Coheed and Cambria is modern day Rush in too many ways to explain.

coheed is coheed....they have too many influences to list.

[dragonanthony86]

most of you probably never heard of them, but parlor mob sounds kinda like a modern led zeppelin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6NOjEBiEJA

[Gowienczyk]

Don't see how Coheed is that unique. It's just a mixture of 3, Rush and Iron Maiden.

[franticfish]

sHEAVY is a modern day Sabbath.

[Fizzeler]

Zappa Plays Zappa is the new Frank Zappa And The Mothers Of Invention :D

[Alright_Computer]

Stump likes to sing soul and r&b tunes and he's not bad, so no; he's not terrible, lol.

I don't know if I meant terrible as much as annoying. I mean, he's not a bad singer, I just don't like his tone at all.

[Soror_YZBL]

coheed is coheed....they have too many influences to list.

Like Rush, Rush, and Rush.

[Gowienczyk]

I don't know if I meant terrible as much as annoying. I mean, he's not a bad singer, I just don't like his tone at all.

I guess that makes sense, but he sounds above their average studio recordings when he sings songs in his soul background via http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OSG4C1Qctw

[Mystlyfe77]

Muse is the new Pink Floyd.

They're carrying the banner of art rock, prog rock and space rock to new heights, and doing it on the strength of some of the best goddam guitars, drums and vocals I've heard in decades.

What's baffling to me is that Muse isn't more popular in the US. They're huge in the UK and Europe, but in the US, the only people who've heard of them come from RB & GH fans and the most well-versed alt-rock fans.

I wish to god Muse would unleash a hellacious American tour. I'd go to every single show.

No. No. No. Oh god No.

Muse isn't even really progressive. They have some elements, but they are not prog rock.
They aren't carrying any of those genres to "new heights."
Their guitar and drum work isn't really anything special, and the vocals get stale pretty quickly. The bass is pretty good, but nothing to crap your pants over.
Everybody and their brother knows who Muse is in the US. Not everybody likes them, but the fans apparently only know how to suck Bellamy's dick.

Seriously, Muse is pretty good. But Muse fans have became a voracious group of self-indulgent idol worshippers. They elevate Muse to levels that are far beyond Muse.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Muse. I listen to one or two Muse albums a month. They have some really good songs, but also a fair bit of filler material that's nothing special at all.

But calling them Pink effing Floyd is ridiculous.

[Alright_Computer]

I guess that makes sense, but he sounds above their average studio recordings when he sings songs in his soul background via http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OSG4C1Qctw

That's actually pretty good. I guess they all have talent, then. Well, except for Pete. His lyrics and his bass playing both fall flat, in my opinion of course.

^As a former "OMGMUSE!!!" fan, I'm going to have to agree here. Muse fans are more often than not annoying semi-"artsy" pubescent girls. I'll listen to them now, but if I do, it's always Origin of Symmetry. That's really the only album I like from them.

[Cubecubed]

Like Rush, Rush, and Rush.

they are influenced by, and this is according to them, Iron Maiden,At the Drive in,The Police,Thin Lizzy,and Sabbath. Never have they ever mentioned Rush. But it is obvious to me that they take some influence from Rush.

[Gowienczyk]

they are influenced by, and this is according to them, Iron Maiden,At the Drive in,The Police,Thin Lizzy,and Sabbath. Never have they ever mentioned Rush. But it is obvious to me that they take some influence from Rush.

Hahahahaha sure they are.

[Cubecubed]

Hahahahaha sure they are.

hey im not pulling this out of my ass....they said it,lol.doesnt mean i agree with it.

[Soror_YZBL]

they are influenced by, and this is according to them, Iron Maiden,At the Drive in,The Police,Thin Lizzy,and Sabbath. Never have they ever mentioned Rush. But it is obvious to me that they take some influence from Rush.

And Tool says they hate King Crimson. (not really lol, but you get what I mean)

Seriously, though, they should really drop ATDI as one of their influences, since a lot of people consider them to be Mars Volta lite.

[sonicnerd23]

I dunno who to compare Machine Head to without getting killed.

[Gowienczyk]

hey im not pulling this out of my ass....they said it,lol.doesnt mean i agree with it.

Being a fan of a band =/= being influenced by it musically

[cherokeesam]

No. No. No. Oh god No.

Muse isn't even really progressive. They have some elements, but they are not prog rock.
They aren't carrying any of those genres to "new heights."
Their guitar and drum work isn't really anything special, and the vocals get stale pretty quickly. The bass is pretty good, but nothing to crap your pants over.
Everybody and their brother knows who Muse is in the US. Not everybody likes them, but the fans apparently only know how to suck Bellamy's dick.

Seriously, Muse is pretty good. But Muse fans have became a voracious group of self-indulgent idol worshippers. They elevate Muse to levels that are far beyond Muse.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Muse. I listen to one or two Muse albums a month. They have some really good songs, but also a fair bit of filler material that's nothing special at all.

But calling them Pink effing Floyd is ridiculous.

For me, Muse is the ONLY decent band to emerge from this decade so far. I rank them right up there with Radiohead (one of the greatest bands still active), and I *do* see Thom Yorke and Matt Bellamy as the new standard-bearers for Floyd and art/space prog. In some respects, I'd even elevate Muse *over* Floyd (yes, I went there) on technical merit alone --- Floyd is stoner rock, while Muse is hard-driving, hard-gunning, ass-kicking variations on the themes that Roger and David and Syd were developing in the 70s.

[Gowienczyk]

Muse... the only good band in this decade. I guess if you haven't heard ****, sure.

[Fizzeler]

For me, Muse is the ONLY decent band to emerge from this decade so far. I rank them right up there with Radiohead (one of the greatest bands still active), and I *do* see Thom Yorke and Matt Bellamy as the new standard-bearers for Floyd and art/space prog. In some respects, I'd even elevate Muse *over* Floyd (yes, I went there) on technical merit alone --- Floyd is stoner rock, while Muse is hard-driving, hard-gunning, ass-kicking variations on the themes that Roger and David and Syd were developing in the 70s.

I would put Transatlantic and The Tangent as great bands that emerged this decade

[Cubecubed]

Being a fan of a band =/= being influenced by it musically

they literally said "hey this is what influenced us." maybe they are confused as to what that means,lol.

[BlackwaterPark]

Muse is the ONLY decent band to emerge from this decade so far.

Muse is a great band, but hardly the only one; though one could justifiably say the only decent POPULAR band this decade. There are hundreds of amazing new bands, they're just all "off the radar" so you probably haven't heard of any of them.

[Sibtiger]

Hate to contribute to the derail but Muse is so not the new Pink Floyd in so many ways. It's just totally different. I would say that Muse is the new Queen before I said they were the new Floyd, but I wouldn't say that either.

To contribute, in a slightly different way, Carl Newman is the new Brian Wilson. A clever and prolific songwriter who crafts memorable pop hooks, with wonderful harmonies and a high degree of creativity. Often writes cryptic lyrics that in no way detract from the irresistible catchiness of the songs.

[thedaniel]

Leftover Crack is the new Dead Kennedys. Their lyrics are both heavily political with a slight bit of satire. Also, there is something slightly bizarre about the voices of the lead singers of both bands, but that's what makes them great. On top of that LoC is signed to Jello Biafra's label.

[SputnikDX]

Tally Hall is the new Beatles without the popularity. They've been around since 2001 or something and no one has heard of them, despite being picked up by Atlantic and trying to go public.

Welcome to Tally Hall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NygxzooUCcw&feature=channel_page
Ruler of Everything http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn18FUh-Z5E&feature=channel_page
Good Day (demo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOLA-ZCeKyM
Sacred Beast (new; live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk-eMbqjCQ

[cherokeesam]

Muse is a great band, but hardly the only one; though one could justifiably say the only decent POPULAR band this decade. There are hundreds of amazing new bands, they're just all "off the radar" so you probably haven't heard of any of them.

And that's the uphill battle that bands of the new millennium face: technology has so scattered, so diversified the way we hear music and the places we hear music that any decent '00s band has to literally shout to make themselves heard. In the old days, distribution was simple enough --- if you got radio airplay (and later, MTV airplay), and you could string together a couple of hits, then your name was made.

Not that easy now. Radio and MTV are only part of the equation for success now --- and even those have become somewhat obsolete in terms of the hitmaking machinery. Now you've got to be seen/heard on Youtube, on iTunes, you've got to get a prominent gig in the big festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and Warped and Ozzfest...

So yeah, right now there's probably a TON of great bands that are completely under not only MY radar, but most everyone else's, too.

In a way, I'd even credit RB and GH with helping those kinds of bands immensely....if you can get a track or two on the music games, you've branded yourself a semi-permanent legacy and bought yourself exposure that's utterly invaluable in this environment.

[jsorge]

And that's the uphill battle that bands of the new millennium face: technology has so scattered, so diversified the way we hear music and the places we hear music that any decent '00s band has to literally shout to make themselves heard. In the old days, distribution was simple enough --- if you got radio airplay (and later, MTV airplay), and you could string together a couple of hits, then your name was made.

Not that easy now. Radio and MTV are only part of the equation for success now --- and even those have become somewhat obsolete in terms of the hitmaking machinery. Now you've got to be seen/heard on Youtube, on iTunes, you've got to get a prominent gig in the big festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and Warped and Ozzfest...

So yeah, right now there's probably a TON of great bands that are completely under not only MY radar, but most everyone else's, too.

In a way, I'd even credit RB and GH with helping those kinds of bands immensely....if you can get a track or two on the music games, you've branded yourself a semi-permanent legacy and bought yourself exposure that's utterly invaluable in this environment.

I'm starting to get confused whether you're referring to a band being good/successful as being popular or having artistic integrity/originality. Unfortunately, I feel that in today's market it is much harder to get exposure if you are trying to keep a large degree of originality so it is nearly impossible to simultaneously good and insanely successful.

Part of the problem for me is that these good bands that supposedly exist don't even get the traditional exposure on TV, radio because it's all filled with formulaic crap. I figure that if more interesting bands were at least on the radio then I would have heard of them regardless of whether or not they're trying to keep their head above water on my computer.

I will agree that I have had additional exposure to music through Rock Band and have purchased music based on the tracks I have enjoyed through the game. The best example for me is Black Tide. Sure, at times their music can sound a little dated (done before), but at least it's something that I don't hear on the radio everyday and it's great to have a new album that in ways reminds me of one of the first four Metallica albums. It's also nice to see a band going back and putting their own spin on tried and tested sounds without feeling like they have to sound like all the other bands out there today.

As for festivals, one band off the top of my head that happens to be headlining often that I will use as an example is The Killers. They are definitely a popular band and have a lot of exposure, but I still don't see them as a premium act. They have a few decent songs, which I somewhat enjoy to listen to, but they have always seemed like a middle tiered band to me. My opinion is that the only reason they are considered a premium act is that there are no legitimate premium acts to demote them on the festival lineups besides the ones from 20-30 years ago who are on reunion/retirement avoidance tours.

I realize that my post has rambled on now and I'm not even sure if it totally relates to the post I had originally quoted. I also figure that there will be some that will completely disagree with my opinions. I don't care though, because it feels great to finally sufficiently communicate my thoughts on current state of the music industry. I look forward to your responses. =)

[zeldazeppelin]

I think that Ark storm and concerto moon could be considered classic Yngwie Malmsteen

[homecoming95]

Don't judge me, I hate this band to, but the Jonas Brothers have a huge group of people who like them, like The Beatles. They are NOT alike, but the amount of fans seem alike, but different age groups.

[WingsOfSteel]

Wolfmother is the new Led Zeppelin, except they steal from white people who stole from black people instead of stealing from black people.

[Gowienczyk]

Wolfmother is the new Led Zeppelin, except they steal from white people who stole from black people instead of stealing from black people.

They also steal from christians! (sir lord baltimore)

[Soror_YZBL]

They also steal from christians! (sir lord baltimore)

Since when do Christians claim Catholics? Is this something new?

[Shredder87]

In a way, I'd even credit RB and GH with helping those kinds of bands immensely....if you can get a track or two on the music games, you've branded yourself a semi-permanent legacy and bought yourself exposure that's utterly invaluable in this environment.

Hmmmm..... Playing GH2 is what got me digging all things Dethklok. Thunderhorse was sweet as sh**, then got cemented by Go Into The Water(Not that stupid recording version, the original with the continuous 32nd kick beat)

If I never would've played it, I probably wouldn't have ever noticed, since I don't watch TV save for Dodger games.

[dabears116]

Guitar Hero/Rock Band = The new MTV?

[Rockbandfan23467]

Guitar Hero/Rock Band = The new MTV?

If that's true, than Through The Fire and Flames = Billie Jean?

[Mystlyfe77]

Don't judge me, I hate this band to, but the Jonas Brothers have a huge group of people who like them, like The Beatles. They are NOT alike, but the amount of fans seem alike, but different age groups.

No offense, but it's not even close. The Jonas Brothers have yet to have a multi-platinum album.
The Beatles are the top-selling band of all time. At one point in 1964 they had the TOP FIVE singles on the Billboard 100 all to themselves (and 5 more on the 100 besides those).

[Squaretriangles]

Guitar Hero/Rock Band = The new MTV?

I think this is actually pretty close to the mark. When's the last time MTV played an actual music video? In terms of exposing artists and being in touch with music culture goes, these games are a lot like the MTV from back in the day.

[dabears116]

By "the new MTV" I didn't mean the MTV that exists today, I meant that music games were the "new" MTV in that they are like the MTV from years back in that they expose younger kids to music, but unfortunately big music fans frown upon it for the mainstream aspect or the "poser" effect. The same can be said for hot topic.

[Gowienczyk]

When's the last time MTV played an actual music video?

Every day between commercials and as a continuous music video block around 4-7am EST.

[Squaretriangles]

Every day between commercials and as a continuous music video block around 4-7am EST.

Huh. Whenever I turn it on, it's just reality TV.

[Gowienczyk]

Funny, because I see shortened music videos between commercial breaks sometimes and the morning blocks have always been music videos!

[neckermanncj]

Interpol = Joy Division
The Shins = Pavement
Silversun Pickups = My Bloody Valentine
MGMT = of Montreal
Broken Social Scene = The Velvet Underground

[Mystlyfe77]

When did Of Montreal become Classic/Legendary?

[neckermanncj]

When did Of Montreal become Classic/Legendary?

idk.... i was gonna say that that one was a stretch, although of Montreal are the biggest influences on MGMT, of Montreal aren't old, i should know, thye put out a new album this year

WAIT!! ....

of Montreal = David Bowie :D

[Rockbandfan23467]

Interpol = Joy Division
The Shins = Pavement
Silversun Pickups = Smashing Pumpkins
MGMT = of Montreal
Broken Social Scene = The Velvet Underground

Fixed. That is FACT.

[Runesmith]

When did Of Montreal become Classic/Legendary?

They're legendary in indie and alternative circles.

[neckermanncj]

They're legendary in indie and alternative circles.

this is true.

also who is with me that of Montreal = David Bowie ???

[Mystlyfe77]

They're legendary in indie and alternative circles.

I still think a band barely over 10 years old can't be considered "legendary." Especially when they're still around and kicking, and just put out a new album last year, and another one the year before that.
I know that some of the other bands mentioned in this thread are still active, but they've typically been around much longer, have broken up in the past, and/or are far less prominent now than they used to be. of Montreal is more popular now than they've ever been.

[sonicnerd23]

Okay, I'm going to say it.

Machine Head = Iron Maiden. *hides*

[Mystlyfe77]

Okay, I'm going to say it.

Machine Head = Iron Maiden. *hides*

...explain

[sonicnerd23]

...explain

Well, the songwriting is quite good, and there are twin lead guitars. No, the vocalist does not sound like Dickinson.

I think I just failed.

[General Lein979]

In terms of influence.
Nirvana= Beatles.
The main member died and wife is also musically Cobain= Lennon. Also like-able.
The secondary member has a successful solo/ band Dave Grohl= McCartney.
Novoselic= Ringo. Did stuff but not as successful.
Sorry no connection for harrison, maybe with Grohl too?
*Puts up some what of a shield...*

[Mystlyfe77]

Well, the songwriting is quite good, and there are twin lead guitars. No, the vocalist does not sound like Dickinson.

I think I just failed.

Yes, you failed quite hard.
Plenty of bands use two lead guitars. And there are plenty of bands with much better songwriting than Machine Head.

[sonicnerd23]

Yes, you failed quite hard.
Plenty of bands use two lead guitars. And there are plenty of bands with much better songwriting than Machine Head.

Okay, then what can Machine Head be compared to?

[neckermanncj]

Okay, then what can Machine Head be compared to?

Sh*t

[Fizzeler]

Transatlantic = New Emerson, Lake, And Palmer?

[sonicnerd23]

Sh*t

Aww... :(

[neckermanncj]

also who is with me that of Montreal = David Bowie ???

can someone acknowledge this??

or does nobody know both bands :(

[Rockbandfan23467]

nope.

[ROCKBANDFANATIC7526]

Airbourne = AC/DC

[supernova1324]

Justin Timberlake=Michael Jackson

[thedaniel]

Justin Timberlake=Michael Jackson

I'm excited to see overly-plastic-surgeried Justin Timberlake in 20 years now.

[Runesmith]

Justin Timberlake=Michael Jackson

I could actually see this as a pretty fair comparison. FutureSex/LoveSounds was a pretty solid pop album.

MJ's work is of a bit higher quality, though, IMO.

[supernova1324]

I could actually see this as a pretty fair comparison. FutureSex/LoveSounds was a pretty solid pop album.

MJ's work is of a bit higher quality, though, IMO.
Well of course he can't match up to MJ, but he's a pretty damn good predecessor.

[supernova1324]

I'm excited to see overly-plastic-surgeried Justin Timberlake in 20 years now.

He'll go from white to black instead of black to white.

[thedaniel]

He'll go from white to black instead of black to white.

Now you have me really excited. This is going to be the funniest thing ever.