Worst "Metal" Bands Of All Time | Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy Ep. 58

[@s.d.c5513]

Dude, I described to your channel BECAUSE you don't bash on bands and keep it positive. You're an audible treat my friend.

[@Primitive_dad]

I thought the title seemed off brand for you. Keepin it top shelf.

[@BornTooNate]

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[@riddleofsteel9156]

OF COURSE it’s getting more views than normal, you called it!! Love your take on this, please keep up the great work-I have literally found 6 new bands from you dropping knowledge that are all competing for my favorite band ever, lol!! Metal is alive and well, keep the flame alive.

[@ashlarband]

Way to go, Nate! Like Rob Halford says, metal is about positive energy, not evil and negativity. Blessings on you, brother...

[@BornTooNate]

Right on… metal has always made me feel good and improved my quality of life. But don’t get it twisted, a lot of that metal was REALLY evil and hateful! I reckon uniting people over a mutual love of evil music is a net positive.

[@Gregbaltzer]

Rob Halford is also a huge Black Metal fan

[@ashlarband]

@@BornTooNate I agree. Music is has just as much potential to influence people for good or evil depending on the energy and intention behind it. It's like fire, where it can either cook your food or burn your house down. I seem to remember an interview with Chuck Schuldiner where he said there was too much negativity in this genre. I see metal as having the potential for almost a kind of Jungian exercise of channeling the shadow self or darker aspects of the personality into something positive. That's why when I first heard what you were doing with Spirit Adrift lyrically, I really connected with it.

[@BornTooNate]

@@ashlarband 🔥🧘🏻‍♂️🔥

[@jacintofragoso1211]

This has to be said. FUCKN KISS IS NOT METAL AND FUCKN OVVERRATED!!!!!!!!

[@eyehatepantera403]

Love this channel Nate, and this video just solidified that. Love how positive it is. Screw the negativity and keep that Big Riff Energy!

[@BornTooNate]

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[@SunflowerButte]

BRPM I love that. Great content as always, keep it metal, keep it coming Nate.

[@PapaMetal47]

Ok, I love this channel and I look forward to it when new videos post, but when I saw the title of this episode, I put off watching it for days. Now that I am watching, I am so grateful. I always avoid the "worst of" shows.

[@easybakec0ven]

This really is kind of the best possible mission statement for the podcast.

[@dryker7085]

Nate, you're the man. I actually paused the video before you started your "thumbnail topic" to make something to eat, going over in my head how I was going to comment how brilliant it was to make that your topic, but talk about a bunch of cool shit instead for most of the video; only to come back and see you go even harder into subversion. Fucking brilliant, man! I've fallen off so many KZbinrs for leaning heavier and heavier into click bait topics... of course you're savvy to this! Fucking love you, brother! Wish I was going out to that Austin show... but sure I will be making it out to something before too long.

[@letumvultur]

That was a good one , hope you get that Jdawg interview. I like the idea of talking about good bands instead of focusing on the ones you dislike it just gets boring talking about bands you dislike cause in the end your giving those particular bands a platform and free advertising. Hells Nate 🤘

[@BornTooNate]

We’re bordering on DUCKIN THE DAWG status… might follow up next week when the smoke clears. Got some other interviews lined up with some massive riff energy warriors

[@sleepbetraysme]

Perspective. It’s all about perspective. 😎

[@BornTooNate]

100%

[@hushson9411]

I love it! This is why I listen to you Nate. I tune in every Tuesday and I thought this title was a little strange for you. I was expecting a Five Finger Death Bash but I should have known better. Always keepin’ it above the belt. Well done!

[@BornTooNate]

I knew I was missing somebody in the thumb nail…

[@kjoshuasmith]

This was great! I’m a newish listener since I heard about your podcast at Hell’s Heroes. My first episode was the Solitude Aeturnus deep dive and I’ve been hooked. I thought this episode title seemed out of character from what I’ve heard so far. You really got me! 😂 I appreciate the message and its a nice reminder of why I was drawn to your show in the first place. A constant diet of negativity is bad for the soul. Keep up the good work of both creating big riff energy and highlighting the big riffs of others! 🤘🏻

[@BornTooNate]

Hell yea, thank you 🤘🏻

[@lachoy731]

Dude! I was baited for sure but not angry, happened just as you said, ended up with new bands to check out and a solid positive message to reflect on. Cheers man!

[@BornTooNate]

If this gets one person into one cool band then it was worth it… looks like maybe it did!

[@mave.7665]

That was great. Keep up with the positive Stuff 👍 And thanks for every new Video and Music Nate ☺

[@BornTooNate]

Thank you!

[@alistairkay2676]

Psych! Totally got me with the clickbait. I can forgive this but I'm still gutted we missed you at the Green Lung gig in Cologne

[@RWalters81]

I got into High On Fire around the same time you did. What I really enjoyed about this new one was it felt like alot of callbacks to older material like Art of Self Defense. That heavy punishing riff that's basically replayed throughout the entire song. I kind of miss them doing that a bit. They are nailing that with this album. I like how heavy and aggressive this album is. Sol's Golden Curse really stands out. Lightning Beard is basically everything I want out of a High On Fire song even though it might sound a bit basic. Initial Rankings: 1 Blessed Black Wings 2 The Art of Self Defense 3 Death is this Communion 4 Snakes for the Divine 5 Surrounded by Thieves 6 Cometh the Storm (probably moves up above Surrounded.... I really like it!) 7 De Vermis Mysteriis 8 Luminiferous 9 Electric Messiah

[@BornTooNate]

Our lists are somewhat similar. I really like DWM though. And those tracks you mentioned are standouts for sure. I would probably lose the opener, title track, the beating, and maybe 2nd to last song. But hey… I think the black album should only be 8 songs as well. And people seem to like that record.

[@RWalters81]

@@BornTooNateI completely agree with your weaker cuts but I’m trying to see if the opener hits. It’s certainly their weakest opener. Also I chose Team Megadeth 25 years ago and fought through years of friends screaming Crush ‘Em at me. I’m in deep. I don’t even think I even remember 8 songs from the black album anymore and I’m proud of it.

[@ryancadwell1910]

Love your channel and no one can deny the big riff energy of Necrot!

[@JasonB_13]

You got me with the thumbnail...hook line and sinker. I was already thinking of positive counterpoints as I hit play lol. As a regular viewer this makes a lot more sense.

[@stevehuvane135]

Oh you got me good! I was scrolling saying to myself "when is he going to get to ripping on bands?" I'm not a horrible person, usually "worst" lists like this are very subjective and hopefully presented in a humorous manner instead of being mean-spirited. Was more hoping to see if the stuff you hate is similar to the stuff I hate. Anyway, I would say your experiment was successful!

[@heavytherapy]

I clicked because of the High on Fire and Necrot LPs.

[@BornTooNate]

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[@ScatteredLodges]

Man I was psyched on the new HOF. Thought it was some of their best work. Hopefully it grows on you in the future! Sometimes new albums take a while to click for me.

[@JasonB_13]

Thank you for mentioning the monotony Nate. I've felt like that for a few albums now. As you said their worst is still better than 95% of other's best but we can be honest about it.

[@CosmicCharlee]

Nate becoming one of my favorite content creators. Dead on in regards the High on Fire catalog, and I sooo love the UNSANE reference!

[@scottlowry6857]

Hey Nate, love the podcast and loved Ghost at the Gallows last year! If you haven't heard them already, check out the album The Way of Ancients by the band Volcandra. Awesome stuff from and a group of good dudes. Keep up the great work!

[@spacekyng5013]

I made that exact flip on drill the skull. Lifeless birth has some ripping solos.

[@smytree]

Love your style Nate. Great episode brother. Cheers!

[@BornTooNate]

Thank you!

[@MatthewParness]

I got the High on Fire album (CD version) the day of release. Ordered it from Bandcamp so I had the digital version to listen in the morning.

[@dguerra1969]

That was Awesome 😅, I was like this should be interesting…like the route you went! Ordered the Necrot!

[@Fastnbulbous1969]

Same thing happened when I pre-ordered the HOF on Bandcamp -- my files weren't available on release day. I've listened to it all the way through twice, and I definitely get some Pike fatigue before the end, heh. I appreciated the WHORES. EP and first album at the time, though not something I listen to often compared to Melvins. Speaking of Melvins, Tarantula Heart came out Fri. It might be their best since your fave, 2006's (A) Senile Animal. Local Austin noise legend Gary Chester (Ed Hall, WE Are the Asteroid) contributed some guitar.

[@BornTooNate]

Need to hear that new Melvins record. The last month or so has been kind of insane for good releases

[@mykneeshurt8393]

I was like, "really? This guy is going to bash bands that are not metal.. ? No one needs to hear that type of commentary." You got me. And I appreciate not hearing about non metal bands...

[@mattpriceguitarist]

Thanks for saying that. I’m still waiting for my HoF “pre-order”. Same thing happened with the latest Judas Priest. Makes me wonder what the point of preordering is.

[@AfroMan5900]

So they can get paid before actually delivering the product. Waste of time IMO.

[@docvader82]

I haven't gotten ANY of my pre-orders on time. The latest Necrot came within a week after it came out, and that's the BEST I've gotten. Pisses me off.

[@kevinkeith3530]

You are absolutely right Nate. After years of not really finding any new bands, you've introduced me to at least 10 that I've been diving into. I admit I've wasted energy trashing bands like Slaughter to Prevail and had arguments with people in a weird way of trying to defend good bands who don't get the hype they deserve. It's a pointless endeavour. Way better to try and hype the good ones Cheers!

[@BornTooNate]

Love to hear this! And don’t feel bad, I am one of the most ruthless people on earth when it comes to hating on terrible bands. I just try to avoid doing it unprompted 😂

[@DrTabarnak]

You know who's got big riff energy? You do Nate, you do.

[@BornTooNate]

Thank you! 🤘🏻

[@chrisbrewer47]

Necrot has quickly become one of my favorite bands. Drill the skull has been on repeat as of late.

[@mikaelpalm943]

Thanks for the tip of Replicant. Necrot is always a blast. I really like your tempo and emotion in your videos 👍😀

[@Tony23-45]

I claim my right to hate. I don't need teachers to tell me how to use my time, I consciously hate if I want. That said, great idea, maybe I'll follow you.

[@nick_kaamos]

The few zines I did growing up I had a "no bad review policy". I only put a spotlight on what I liked

[@Powermad-bu4em]

I fucking love you man. Never change.

[@hotwingkilla6134]

This was a fantastic episode 👏 hails and horns

[@JoltinJoe26]

Suffice it to say, between the quality music and positive outlook on life in general, we could use a LOT more Nates

[@BornTooNate]

Thanks! 🤘🏻

[@krankinthehog4984]

I just love metal so I subscribe to people who also talk about and love metal. Cheers 🍻

[@Skycladatdusk78]

20:20 My favorite part of the video.😅

[@ringofedwin]

Thanks for the recommendations

[@Phoenixx42]

Great video, definitely going to check out Necrot

[@MelanieLovesDeathMetal]

Love what you said about Necrot. That album has been an enjoyable listen!

[@BornTooNate]

Thanks Melanie! Keep up the good work, I appreciate what you do

[@adrianac3258]

In the world we live in we need more of what you did here 🤘.

[@BornTooNate]

Cheers! 🤘🏻

[@asylum9644]

I agree... and I will add that I'm always skeptical of a person doing an album review of music that was promo'd/advance copy to them (I'm not saying Nate does this)... but it seems to happen alot on the Tube.

[@BornTooNate]

If I don’t like something I get sent, I don’t talk about it. Pretty easy.

[@chocodoco4855]

Lifeless Birth has to be one of the hardest going metal titles ever.

[@paulflanz4242]

Thank you. This was great!

[@TurboYeti72]

Score one for the good guys talking about good stuff. Keep it positive, man. Too much negative noise out there.

[@Jgrav]

Love this very much

[@MetalPersonJ]

Also, I like how after all the positive suggestions you still say Falling In Reverse blows. 😄

[@docvader82]

I really like Necrot. I got into them and Skeletal Remains at the same time, and have liked the releases from each of them since. Those, and I just got the recent Worm/Dream Unending split. I like DU, but I'm really loving Worm.

[@PaulYpres]

I've been going through life shit and feel like I fell into a negativity bias, but when I saw your video pop up I thought it wasn't something I'd be interested in. Glad I was wrong and that I'm not falling into that mode of thinking as much as I thought I was.

[@colemartinez2662]

Dude the month of April is Stacked! I totally forgot about the whores album but still coming this Friday is new full of hell, inter arma and darkthrone!

[@BornTooNate]

Inter Arma showed up yesterday, because relapse knows how to handle preorders. Darkthrone will be here Friday. Sad when Amazon is better at honoring preorders than the label that’s releasing the album 😂

[@levibangs8974]

I watched the whole video cause this channel rules but I'll be honest.. the whole time I was thinking about how I was going to throwdown for my favorite childhood band slipknot. I feel enlightened and I gotta peep this new necrot album.

[@BornTooNate]

7th grade I got a new neighbor my age. Me and this dude would seek out everything heavy, extreme, gnarly, scary that we could get our hands on. Saw the exorcist for the first time with this dude. I remember seeing the Spit It Out music video with this dude shortly after the first album came out. It definitely made an impression. I resented slipknot and their fans for so long because everyone who thought I was weird for liking metal were suddenly wearing slipknot shirts overnight. But I’ve come to appreciate them now. Some of them songs for sure got riffs

[@levibangs8974]

@BornTooNate I rented the resident evil dvd from the library and watched the wait and bleed music video on it more times than rewinded the nipple scene in that movie haha.

[@theredwizard9634]

Man, I can't find any of these bands anywhere

[@BornTooNate]

Just go to metal sucks dot com

[@diegoellermeier]

Loving the new Necrot awesome hooks

[@DerekLee-v7d]

Awesome!!!!

[@hushson9411]

By the way, I saw Negativity Bias in Seattle last year. They blow.

[@BornTooNate]

Zero riffs

[@hushson9411]

😂

[@hippielettucee]

check out Black Dust and Pestilength! great stuff!

[@MetalPersonJ]

Honestly, the "worst" thing about this "list" was that the new High On Fire might be their weakest to date. That's concerning to me.

[@BornTooNate]

Me too 😭

[@MetalPersonJ]

@@BornTooNate Having heard this a couple times now, I don't think it's their weakest. It's not Snakes For The Divine or Electric Messiah, but it's not bad either.

[@Chef_Deth]

Outer Heaven rulessss seen them twice live once in Detroit and once in Kentucky absolute insanity…Whores album is money HoF turned my brain shit Lord Pike with some thunderous riffage shoutout to Impetus era Clutch got tix to see them Rival Sons and Fu Manchu in September riffs a plenty

[@nicolanzarotti]

Keep the pma going nate!!!

[@BornTooNate]

Bad Brains / PMA definitely got in my DNA real early on in my big riff quest

[@JoltinJoe26]

Ha, this was so good 😄....and I expected nothing less

[@Dismal-future]

Love the new necrot... have only listened to the new high on fire once but I already know it's definitely the weakest album but yes it's better than a lot of other people's good albums. Do you know about French Doom band Ecclesia Nate? Their second album just came out. I prefer the first album but this album is damn good too.

[@BornTooNate]

Will check em out!

[@epik810]

Weekly viewer. I was kinda bummed when I seen the title. Glad it was just troll bait

[@siliyemoodislam]

I’m not saying you are an alien but you are an alien

[@BornTooNate]

Ask me about my encounter with the UFO. Sorry, UAP 👽🛸

[@craigroaring]

I think one of the reasons for the negativity bias is that it appears to be more honest. Many positive videos are filled with diplomatic views, paid promotion etc, and it leaves the viewer uncertain of the genuineness of the views portrayed. It is a pity though. I try and combat it sometimes by clicking the "do not recommend channel" on videos that try and clickbait me through irritation. Now where is this list of worst metal bands of all time?

[@guitarmouthchannel9797]

Good job. I did want to laugh but great episode!!!

[@BornTooNate]

I’m not above destroying weak bands, but usually somebody has to specifically ask 😂

[@guitarmouthchannel9797]

@@BornTooNate I already know dude and I was expecting it 😂. But I totally get where you were coming from and you’re pointing out a lot of what society does and it’s a huge issue. Again, great job dude!

[@MatthewParness]

awww, I enjoyed Clickbait's Live album.

[@BornTooNate]

I hear they use backing tracks

[@MatthewParness]

@@BornTooNate =0O My life is now shattered.

[@Dan-Null]

Necrot Bro!

[@Dan-Null]

I already subscribed. Thought it was weird you were on some punk rock MBA sh!t

[@EncoreASMR]

Negativity bias, Clickbait, Polarization sound like great metal band names 😂. I was actually looking forward to seeing you rip apart some of the bands I actually like like Spiritbox. J Dawg rips on some of the bands I like and I just laugh

[@BornTooNate]

Maybe one day 😂

[@Wmitrut]

No way you don't like the #3 man...

[@BornTooNate]

They are an obvious industry plant

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

lmfao

[@yoxnod]

Thanks Nate, great video!