I suggest you download the MIRC now - the selection of the IRC versus Napster is like comparing the amount of $ in the federal reserve to your bank account.
Looks like we might have some similar musical tastes.
A - Annal Nathrakh -
They just released a new cd which I haven't heard but have heard good reviews of. Download "The Codex Necro" and "Totally Fucking Necro" to wet your feet in the river of blood and bile. Very solid black metal.
B - Black Dahlia Murder, The (Unhallowed)
Very good death metal with light gore lyrics. Songs about the dead coming back to life and other fun subjects. These guys know how to play their instruments as well.
C - Circle Of Dead Children
The band is blast-beats galore but the vocals definetly take the cake. Without reading along with their site I didn't know a word their vocalist was saying but it's good good stuff.
D - Dilling Escape Plan, The
I'm sure you've heard of them - they're usually refered to as a crazy band with music that must be improvised but their newer album (Miss Machine) has a lot of slower parts and offers a lot more to those who aren't a fan of their grindcore-esque style.
F - Five Pointe O
A lot of people don't like their music because of their lead vocalist's stlye but he's by far, one of the most versatile vocalists I've ever heard. He can do really high screaming vocals and extremely deep growls and offer lyrics about spirituality, the state of the world....good music that stimulates your mind.
G - Glassjaw
I'm not up on the genres anymore so I'm not sure if people are still calling them emo-core but they're a good band with some very
emotional songs about a lot of subjects. My favorite quote would have to be "It's a shame that our messiahs move their pawns from different mountains and we're left to dance these bodies 'round the fountain - if a leader preaches worship to the sheep within the valley, who'll be riding in a tank that says 'just married'?"
H - Haste The Day
Very good metalcore - good breakdowns and songs with actual substance. Their "Burning Bridges" cd is worth a download.
I - Impaled
They're a gore band that isn't afraid to embrace the redicioulsness of the genre. Download "Mondo Medicale" and you'll see exactly what I mean.
J - Jehst
Good rap from the UK. Much more to say than the average rapper and a lot more skill to express what he has to say.
M - Mastodon
Download Leviathan. It's an extremely diverse album that shows exactly how far a band can push the boundaries of the music they can make.
M - Mod Flanders Conspiracy
It's extremely different music..describing them would be too hard so just go to
www.modflandersconspiracy.com
N - Norma Jean
Good metal core - great breakdowns and lyrics that go from spirituality to the montony of the 9-5 job.
O - One Side Zero
Just download whatever you can find.
P - Pig Destroyer
Check out my thread in this same forum.
P - Poison The Well
Good emotional hardcore.
R - Rage Against The Machine
If you haven't heard it, download "The Battle Of Los Angeles"
T - Tool
Download anything you can find - great prog stuff.
W - Walls Of Jericho
Good hard/metal core with female vocals - they don't break any new ground but they're worth a listen.
I got kinda lazy with the descriptions towards the end but it's late. Enjoy.