Gothencore For Dummies

In Flames’ new single is a triumphant return to form, but who needs em’ when you can do it yourself!

[@billybobthekidiswack]

Nothing is wrong about writting simple riffs but I would agree that this song definitely prioritize audience approval over artistry

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

Simple is fine, simplistic is not, especially when it's overdone and predictable

[@billybobthekidiswack]

@@hazardousjazzgasm129 well yea I think formulaic music is "bad" and uninspired but I think there's plenty of good music that is "simplistic". "Aphex twin- rhubarb", "sunn O)))- why dost thou hide thyself in clouds" and the piano track in eyes wide shut are some good examples. I feel like the best way to convey melancholy or evoke a meditative state is through simplicity.

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

@@billybobthekidiswack Don't agree with the last bit. Listen to Alice Coltrane's trilogy

[@SaturnineXTS]

@@hazardousjazzgasm129 The fact that people are loving this only tells you how shitty In Flames' music has recently been by comparison.

[@ottenebra239]

@@hazardousjazzgasm129 darktrhone era was the best example of simple but original. You will never find a record of the first 90’s that sound like Transylvanian hunger

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

People that think this song is derivative are just blinded by fear. Living in a world of lies. It makes me cold, I feel a lot of nausea. Under a serpent sun.

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

@Dawn Razor what are you even talking about?!

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

@Dawn Razor dude, you're blind. To the world's intentions waiting to be born. That's you.

[@scaleitback1055]

The red in your eyes is yours.

[@Fireguy65]

You are so spot on with your criticisms dude this is perfect

[@BungleJoogie68]

"Keys to the Volvo"

[@scaleitback1055]

I’m glad someone caught this

[@Fireguy65]

@@scaleitback1055 was that a Michael Angelo Batio reference by chance?

[@scaleitback1055]

@@Fireguy65 haha yup

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

2:40 Hold up, you might be onto something with that mistake at the end there! Sounds like the sort of riff someone might build a career off of.

[@MusicOfDestruction]

lol this is hilarious... good job man!

[@DoesHeDieded]

lol, no kappa in this video A recommended albums video (series?) would be nice though.

[@AgeofReason]

I think he ran out of sources.

[@shootingstar7881]

lmao at the blinded by fear cameo

[@frankmoss2497]

What model Ibanez are you playing?

[@scaleitback1055]

I think it’s an RG270 or some trash like that. Had it for like 24 years.

[@BrainDestroyer13]

@@scaleitback1055 I got an RG270 a few months back for a very good price in a pawn shop (the only way I could afford a guitar of this type). It's at the very least 20 years old, but it's in good condition. It has some problems, but regardless of that it's a big step up from my El Cheapo Loco strat copy. However the shared opinion amongst most who have tried or owned one is that the stock bridge is of terrible quality (mostly regarding tuning stability). What is the bridge on yours like? I locked mine since it's missing the trem bar and fittings, so I don't know if I should just find the missing pieces or just buy a new bridge outright.

[@TheGreatBaronOBeefDip]

Sugar metal.

[@hazardousjazzgasm129]

So much better than Spiral Architect, Intestine Baalism and all those other crappy death metal bands that have no soul, emotion or vibes. All hail In Flames!

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

Thanks for introducing me to Intestine Baalism!

[@iggydaking9117]

intestine baalism had one good song.

[@iggydaking9117]

@Dawn Razor a place their gods left behind.

[@SaturnineXTS]

Spiral Architect are pretty dope but they've got that grandpa-sounding vocalist that I don't like

[@davu9027]

Post 2000's In Flames is just butt rock trying to appeal to scene kids.

[@scaleitback1055]

Please let’s not disparage the good name of butt rock.

[@MusicOfDestruction]

While this is true, id hardly say you're in a position to be offering criticism on anything considering your wearing a fucking mask, which clearly indicates you possess no critical thinking whatsoever

[@geistov7075]

This is not a bad video, but you never considered adding whistling. A Gothenburg renaissance is waiting to happen -- someone needs to take inspiration from the new Polyphia song, and add maroon 5-esque melodic whistling over their epic riffs

[@davu9027]

That whistling killed everyone

[@mr_brapman9581]

so melodic and techniquel. so melodic and techniquel....

[@Joeyd1184]

Wish you could reupload those videos talking about your band and the tunings you used, sorry to be vague but hopefully you know which I’m talking about

[@scaleitback1055]

Sorry man, the videos were deleted a while ago. What questions do you have? Every record I’ve been on has different open tunings, so asking about specific songs may be easier to answer.

[@KeepTheGates]

What is his band?

[@Davutragem33337]

@@scaleitback1055 revisiting most of all the videos, i stepped on this, and i have always been curious what tuning is Bargaining in? Or V in general if it doesent change the tuning

[@Crocodonk]

2:44 bwah hahahaha!

[@Jerupitus]

This made me listen to Subterranean again

[@scaleitback1055]

Why would you do that when the new single is right there bro

[@scaleitback1055]

@Dawn Razor Whoracle was the last decent one. After Glenn Lungstrom left for Dimension Zero and their drummer decided to play guitar they were done

[@PenguinX-kq1fk]

​@@scaleitback1055 Exactly! I always said the departure of Glenn was the demise of In Flames but everyone always says it was after Jesper left.

[@shannonm.townsend1232]

Acerbic levels pegged the meter

[@InveterateMendaciousness]

Listen to Adversarial

[@SaturnineXTS]

Good thing Gothenburg is not the only flavor of melodic death metal and there's stuff like Be'lakor. They're really safe in terms of riff technicality, but they definitely can write a song

[@davu9027]

And the other flavour is Intestine Baalism-Anatomy of the Beast.

[@SlyHikari03]

Arghoslent too (if you can get pass the band and their antics). You got sweet heavy metal melodies, and sometimes dissonance reminiscent of Black metal or thrash.

[@Nall412]

First 5 Records er so of In Flames are the best. It’s a shame really they didn’t stick with that Gothenburg melo death.

[@Nall412]

@Dawn Razor do you like whoracle or colony?

[@MusicOfDestruction]

Hahaha IN FLAMES was never death metal ....clown

[@Nall412]

@@MusicOfDestruction melo death

[@Nall412]

@@MusicOfDestruction LMaO. Barking up the wrong tree my man. You goof

[@Nall412]

@@MusicOfDestruction I get a kick outa you. I really do. You fuckin clown. Holy shit man. I love it

[@billybobthekidiswack]

Check out imperial triumphant's new song featuring Kenny G if you get a chance. I know you hate the whole Avant garde "dissonant" style bands but IT are definitely one of the more art focus bands.

[@scaleitback1055]

I don’t hate that style on principle, it’s just that it’s so close to being substantial that it’s more frustrating than derivative stuff that isn’t posturing. So much of it, despite trying to turn convention on its head, uses basic formulas to shock when there are much more narrative-driven ways to do it substantially. This band you linked reminds me of Thantifaxath. It’s entertaining for a listen. I’m getting super exhausted with the Eyes Wide Shut/shadow government imagery now though. I’m pretty sure we all accept it’s a bunch of demonic hedonists in power controlling everything but I just don’t care. It’s still the basic human corruption narrative. Let’s go deeper.

[@iggydaking9117]

in flames was always watered down heavy metal crap.

[@jacques9515]

Way better than von

[@ltgreatsocks1]

Angry metal dad is a concept i could get behind, the charisma just isn't there for me. Just feels more bitter than insightful or funny.