So I'm sure by now you have heard that The Sims 4 Nifting Knitting is introducing metal which I'm actually thrilled about and it is the only reason I'm actually looking forward to this pack. With Metal on TS4 I'd actually want to stick around and play more to hear the tracks.
I really want them to feature a song from Lamb of God's upcoming self-titled album set to release in June but I don't wanna set my hopes up. Or even get this newer black metal band called Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult to do a recording. The last time a metal band did a song for The Sims was in The Sims 3 Supernatural. I love Lacuna Coil and as a huge Coiler it made me really happy (although I'd argue 'Kill The Light' from Dark Adrenaline was a hard rock album at best in my opinion).
However, I'm hoping they don't play it very safe and actually include a variety of genres of metal like black metal in The Sims 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mqMMZ7Cto0
I really really really really don't wanna set my hopes up but I'd like The Nifting Knitting pack features a lot of genres from thrash, extreme, death and doesn't lean on making things "crowd friendly" with only opting for power, symphonic, folk metal etc.
Anyway, my fellow
metalheads
1) Do you think the SimsGurus should make polls to ask us which bands we would like featured or which genres of metal we would like to hear in Simlish?
2) What do you want particularly in terms of bands/genres?
(Please read the title of my post before commenting
"I don't wanna hear that screaming" if you do not listen to this ilk of music thank you)
Comments
I am really looking forward the metal radio station. I've been wanting it for so long, and the new interactions seem fun The combination with knitting is somewhat hilarious, but I am a wee bit of a knitter as well as a metalhead, so this pack calls to me.
Black metal in the Sims 2 was really strange and quite off putting. I think its a more acquired taste, but that's just me.
And to answer your questions,
1) Yes!
2) Classic death metal would be fab. The old school growly Morbid Angel or Death would be entertaining for a knitting pack I also think Mastodon would be a great addition, or Soulfly. Okay, they are more 'crowd friendly' than a lot of bands I would like to hear, but something like Blood and Thunder would be a great. My ultimate dream would be one of my favourites, Gojira, but maybe some of their more recent stuff. The thought of a Simlish cover of Stranded tickles me
Here's a gif just because...
That kinda poll is also sort of a way to disappointment because suggestions that are popular might not end up used due to rights etc.
I'm just gonna wait to see what we'll end up getting. Metal in Simlish should be interesting
You wouldn't believe that I've only listened to a handful of Gojira songs over the years until last year I heard "The Art of Dying" and then dove headfirst into their discography. One of my favourite songs by them is "Where Dragons Dwell".
Side note: I wish that rock and darkwave could make a return and since TS4 seems to feature modern artists recording songs in Simlish I'd like to see modern rock acts like:
Rival Sons, The Pretty Reckless, Dorothy, Nothing But Thieves, Highly Suspect despite their uh, questionable 3rd album (fun fact Joe from Gojira was featured on that album)
For darkwave maybe newer goth bands like She Past Away, Twin Tribes, Lebanon Hanover, Rosegarden Funeral Party could do songs in simlish.
1) Maybe, I think Maxis should select songs from different types of metal genres. I got interested in metal because I started listening to bands that mixed different genres.
2) I would really like to see music from other metal genres like for example symphonic metal, metalcore and industrial metal. I would love to see a song from a band like Nightwish, Epica, While She Sleeps, Annisokay, Bury Tomorrow, Five Finger Death Punch or Amon Amarth.
Where Dragons Dwell is one of my favourites. I don't think it gets enough love. The ending is just so intense! I haven't heard the Highly Suspect song but I've been told that track isn't recommended haha.
I honestly don't know what they'll do for the music. As @darrenfroggy already pointed out there is the issue with rights and copyright. It would be great to something in there. Maybe a classic Black Sabbath tune or something? There's a lot of underground metal bands out there so it would be just as awesome if they could get a feature.
Metal is so broad so I hope the station covers a number of different genres. Maybe other people don't care about that aspect but I do
I'm just happy the station is becoming a feature
But as long as I can discern lyrics (don't need to understand them, just need them clear enough that I can tell there are clear words) I'm good.
@logion I absolutely agree. I think we may have luck because Nightwish just released Human. :II: Nature. and Epica has just finished recording theirs and they did a song called "Crimson Bow and Arrow" for Attack on Titan two years ago so I think Epica would be open to recording music for TS4 and their symphonic metal sound can really draw in a lot of listeners.
Also, In This Moment is an industrial band (formerly metalcore) that has staunchly supported equal rights and would be a good fit for TS4. They recently released Mother and the self-titled track featured Maria Brink's mother and her mother's wife. And not to mention their "Natural Born Sinner" anthem from Black Widow slaps.
Edit: I edited some typos
I would love to hear "War Pigs" in Simlish, or maybe even something from Ozzy's new album. But definitely I hope some underground bands could get featured from a variety of genres since metal has a lot to offer. There is so much diversity.
I love old school metal too! Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath/Ozzy, King Diamond, Judas Priest, Warlock/Doro, you name it. There is this modern band that draws influence from the era and their vocalist Yannis has impressive range. They're called Beast In Black and he sings in clean vocals and you may like them.
I love your suggestion for Lacuna Coil! That would rock! Also...
I feel that Nightwish are almost a must because they're Finnish.
I think Opeth would be perfect to add to the station too.
And I know they go way back, but I'd really love Type O Negative.
My favourite band is Alcest, their root comes from black/heavy metal, but the artist has developed his own subgenre, still with heavy metal parts and screams, but more melodic without diabolic texts. I listen to them when playing sims, so I don't need them in the sims radio.
Nevertheless, yeah I'd be happy to probably hear "Layers of Time" from their Black Anima album in Simlish. ;D
I'm a huuuuuuuuuuuge Type O Negative fan but sadly Peter Steele has passed on. ;-;
I got into Alcest last year after I heard "Sapphire" and fell in love with their music, especially because I also speak French. And Neige would do well with Simlish since he invents his own "language" for some songs already.
I didn't really play Sims 3 so they should use them again.
Peter Steele was such a sad loss. All the more reason to keep his legacy alive!
While 'Pack Discussions' is not a bad place for this topic, we have all the discussions about this specific pack in 'Community Stuff Pack Project 2' so let's keep them all together until the project is finished.
https://youtu.be/2wy-W-pYlds
Technically, this is industrial.