Ahhh, I look forward to arguing this.
First of all, I'm not a fan of Meshuggah but I do respect what they do. The problem with mathmetal is that it can often be so stop-start, lacking flow, that it's hard to listen to for any length of time. I find the same thing with some Dillinger Escape Plan.
I agree with you on the issue of troo-ness. More importantly, I never claimed that Slipknot weren't 'troo' enough (I hate that term) and I will never be drawn into argument about bands being troo. It's a redundant concept for metal elitists. So no, that wasn't part of my argument. I merely stated that Slipknot are woeful and I stand by my statement.
Slipknot are not today's anything by the way
I never mentuioned the masks, however I do enjoy black metal. Immortal are metal gods, and I do enjoy the odd session of Emperor, Burzum's Hvit Lyset Tar Oss (superb) and Bathory among many, many other more recent BM bands. It's just unfortunate that BM must have its fine name tarnished by being mentioned on the same page as Slipknot - as if they have anything to do with each other.
I have no interest in seeing any Slipknot tabs. I have EVH and Steve Vai tabs as examples, and, well again lets not tarnish their great names by mentioning them in the same breath as Slipknot.
Also, I've never been one to be too concerned aboput lyrics but Slipknot's are terrible. TERRIBLE.
Example from Iowa 'If you're 555 then I'm 666'. What the? What's that supposed to mean? Idiots. Only silverchair write worse lyrics
And yes I am blatantly using this forum to post my opinion on this topic, however I think you'll also find that I wasn't the one that launched into this argument. I merely stated the fact that I was surprised they were mentioned by Dev given the other bands on his list and that, personally, I consider them to be shit. As a result of the reaction I received, I've since taken great pleasure in listing the numerous reasons why Slipknot deserve no space in my CD collection. Well, one space but that's only because it was given to me as a gift
Anyway, I'll have to be careful what web pages I visit later today in case something is rammed down my throat ... oops that's right, they're merely words on a screen!! In fact, I live around 15,000km from you. I must have long arms or something.
Anyhows, this has been great. Thanks for your continued support