Metal bands with good lyrics

[Daemoniac]

Im a big fan of Godflesh's lyrics. They're simplistic, but get his point across with short, complete efficiency.
Also; Velvet Acid Christ
Christ Analogue
Skinny Puppy
Covenant

 

[darkhelmet]

Misery Signals - Mirrors

Except that album and those after it didn't have the original singer, and I don't know about you, but I thought that band kind of went downhill after the lineup changes. Seeing them live before and after was like night and day.

Back on topic!

Exit Strategy (seven string goodness too!)
In Flames
Lamb of God

3IOB and Hammerfall are pretty good, but are more fantasy lyrics, so if you are looking for those type of lyrics they are awesome.

 

[lucasreis]

- Max Cavalera
- Limp Bizkit

 

[Daemoniac]

Actually, to be honest KoRn's lyrics always struck a chord with me. I don't know if they're well written or anything, i just related to a lot of them very closely, so i of course think Jon is a fair genius

 

[SleepingSymphon]

I like Ephel Duath's lyrics, not as much on Through my dog's eyes but the lyrics are still decent on that album. I like the concept though most people hate it.

 

[sol niger 333]

- Max Cavalera
- Limp Bizkit

HAHA!!! Thanks for making me laugh

 

[Daoloth]

Decapitated
Meshuggah
Emperor
Cynic
Gojira
Voivod
Textures

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Cynic and Spawn of Possesion have cool lyrics.

 

[Daemoniac]

Im a big fan of Godflesh's lyrics. They're simplistic, but get his point across with short, complete efficiency.
Also; Velvet Acid Christ
Christ Analogue
Skinny Puppy
Covenant

Kind of a second part:

Godflesh:
Christbait Rising

Don't hold me back, This is my own hell
Christbait, Slugbait, Rise and bring you down
Christbait Rising, In your own mind
Christbait Rising, Bleed dry mankind

Gift From Heaven

i am nothing
i am love
i am hate
hate my love
love my hate
i am empty
but i'm hopeful
i can see
and i'm fearful
i am nothing
feel like everything
i am scared
empty
empty
empty
empty.....


Velvet Acid Christ:
Lysergia

Acid dreams and nicotine
Violent screams from mezzanine
Seems to keep on propelling me
Head first into nightmare scene
Through too many seamless nights
When time to sleep is time for light

Putting the nervous system on hold
Reaching sleep depravation untold
Keep an endless supply to the brain
Getting even harder to maintain
To keep grasp an even keel
Before my adrenaline gods I kneel
Social skills are shot to shit
When paranoia starts to hit

Reverse this feeling so screwed up
Into Delirium forced heads up
Stretching faces, melting clocks
Stomach knot, the spine it locks
Strangled by this fraying wire
Twisted sideways Drifting higher
Round and round and round again
And to this night there is no end

Lysergia

Acid dreams and nicotine
Violent screams from mezzanine
Seems to keep on propelling me
Head first into nightmare scene

Reverse this feeling so screwed up
Into Delirium forced heads up
Stretching faces, melting clocks
Stomach knot, the spine it locks
Strangled by this fraying wire
Twisted sideways Drifting higher
Round and round and round again
And to this night there is no end

Lysergia

Calling (Fuck Shit Mother Fucker Mix)

i rip apart the sky, with a knife, tear out your own eyes, with your cries. now lift up the fever and bring it down, a life was given, so don't be drown, around the world in 7 days, no jesus christ in my fucking veins. i try to change the world, but it never moves, it never budges, it never changes, your fucking life is such a waste, you're living dead in your stupid race. no pain, no glory, no shame, no nothing, but you try, i wonder why, it's a bullet to be a lie, a lie, a calling dead. when they call you to die, when they call you, when they call you to die, to die. when they call you, when they call you to die, to die.they take everything away from you, strip you down, take off your clothes they shove their fingers up your ass, with broken glass. inflate your bowels, for their political fight, to the right tiny specter in the sky, realize that we all die, we try to with an inevitable but it's already to late,cause they, destroy, d estroy, destroy, everything. destroy, destroy, destroy, everything. into your life, and in your dreams, and in your world. they all die, when they call you they'll die, when they call you they'll die, when they call you, when they call you to die to die well die.


Skinny Puppy:

Human Disease (S.K.U.M.M.)
whatever painted part taught deeply enclosed in mother earth life born
addict breathe angel whatever paint it up so closer to farther apart
meat seeking missiles consuming rain forest infested veins the
river flow urban needle inject carcinogen chemicals relieve the stress slows
consumer rotting sight no taste odorless clear seeping water poisoning
all producing nothing intelligent to cause disease human breed in self
perpetuating whatever close at hand finger cramp virtuoso closet problem
epileptic machines shudder shock who is over who is on top malformed
earth born shake all is a disease biped walk so straight earth can be so
giving as it can be irrate what if to burn up and out with illing over
doubt sight no taste odorless fda recommends to take daily allowance
of them 26 unknown carcinogens 26 unknown cancer causing supplements
infested chemicals fda virtuoso closet problem whatever to plot or build
to self destruct the so called lesser beast exhibits harmony walk straight
biped relate walking disease green is the grass of survival
feeding the cows that they dine on all is a disease human disease survival

Blue Serge

worn out gone ocean calmly lowers bodies offering
whims condition as night falls
spills disease mental sores
mine exploding you fucking liar

lines form short mans views

cassandra's curse prophets eyes
sees the truth they perceive as lies

this controls my mind
after supper o much fatter
how to reconcile this matter

lies disfigured one on top no distinction soaking sing
a screaming phrased in ill contempt
not worth it

this controls my mind

so whose resolve cant stop them now
raving mad so very small
kisses dust storm wave good-bye
have no need to scrape so high


Covenant:

Figurehead
We wish so hard to be seen
and pray at night to be heard
and yet we have nothing to show
but false words and broken dreams

I'm the figurehead on this ship of fools
a beacon for the liars in the dark
I'm the first and the last
I claim this land
I'm the lost and the hungry
I need this land

The inescapable face of truth
spins my head again
disturbingly unable to stand back
I'm going down

The undeniable sense of wonder
kicks my head in
disturbingly unable to escape
I dive to drown

We want so hard to be true
and claim the right to be good
and yet we never seem to know
how to reach promised lands

We work so hard to be wise
and dream of light to be pure
We need brighter death to grow
the clean touch of virgin hands

Feedback:
I consume the wind that makes you cold
and drink the blood of the bleeding souls
to check your fear and hide the noise
of howling wolves that steals your voice

I confuse your mind and feed your dreamshttp://www.lyricsdownload.com/covenant-feedback-lyrics.html#
to read your thoughts and keep them safe
from harmful truth and the hopeful lies
of the tempting demon that hurts your eyes

I will protect you from your visions
to save you from illusions
I will protect you from ideals
to save you from defeats

I consume the wind that makes you bold
and suck the blood of the living souls
to make you numb and hide the noise
of the howling wolves that is your voice

I seducehttp://www.lyricsdownload.com/covenant-feedback-lyrics.html# your mind to fear your dreams
and read your thoughts to keep you blind
from harmful truth and the open skies
of the outside world before your eyes


EDIT: Although, to be fair, Covenant and Skinny puppy i wouldn't call metal bands...

 

[Scar Symmetry]

Except that album and those after it didn't have the original singer, and I don't know about you, but I thought that band kind of went downhill after the lineup changes. Seeing them live before and after was like night and day.

never seen them live man, missed out like 3 times!

Decapitated
Meshuggah
Emperor
Cynic
Gojira
Voivod
Textures

this is a fucking sweet list

 

[HorseCalledWar]

Mastodon's lyrics tend to be good, and +1 to Strapping. Alien's lyrics are awesome.

 

[MerlinTKD]

Someone finally said Cynic

Also, SikTh, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage... some Sevendust songs are lyrically great (while others, sadly, are just so-so); I enjoyed the first CD's by Flaw and 3rd Strike (while not much variety, most of the songs were well written, lyrically), and most KoRn, as well.

 

[zackkynapalm]

Except that album and those after it didn't have the original singer, and I don't know about you, but I thought that band kind of went downhill after the lineup changes. Seeing them live before and after was like night and day.

To me, Misery Signals is the one band that had a line up change I did not hate, and every time I saw them (once with original, once after mirrors came out, and once after controller came out) they were better each time.
I think I just love that band too much

They are also the reason I purchased an ESP/LTD guitar.

 

[Clydefrog]

I've never ever liked any band with "political" lyrics, but Megadeth has some really great songs from a lyrical standpoint.

Instead of pushing a viewpoint hardcore (System of a Down, the singer's solo stuff), Megadeth always seemed to come from the "everyman" perspective, whilst still being firmly rooted in political speech.

/tell me something, it's still 'we the people', right?

 

[Daemoniac]

^ Good post dude, and very true Still more of a fan of SOAD than Megadeth's lyrics, but only because i agree with them

 

[wannabguitarist]

I enjoy Amon Amarth lyrics from time to time, they're fun

Reflux if you're into the political stuff

 

[Swippity Swappity]

Someone finally said Cynic

Also, SikTh, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage... some Sevendust songs are lyrically great (while others, sadly, are just so-so); I enjoyed the first CD's by Flaw and 3rd Strike (while not much variety, most of the songs were well written, lyrically), and most KoRn, as well.

It's just implied that Cynic belongs in a good " " thread.

My list would be like:

Cynic
SikTh
Opeth
Dream Theater
Elvenking
System of a Down
Sevendust
Some of Disturbed
Korn
And, from what I've heard, Periphery

 

[ArtDecade]

Stormtroopers of Death... j/k!

Cynic does have some pretty great lyrics, though. I have to agree there!

 

[Yoshi]

I'm surprised that Black Dahlia Murder only gets one mention, considering their lyrics should be in a top 3 list. There isn't anything that is as eloquent as Trevor's lyrics. Paul Masvidal is a great lyricist. Adam's Murmur is such a great song. Nergal from Behemoth is also another who doesn't get enough credit. Conquer All is such a powerful song and it's lyrics are just insane.

 

[trent0n]

I'm surprised that Black Dahlia Murder only gets one mention, considering their lyrics should be in a top 3 list. There isn't anything that is as eloquent as Trevor's lyrics. Paul Masvidal is a great lyricist. Adam's Murmur is such a great song. Nergal from Behemoth is also another who doesn't get enough credit. Conquer All is such a powerful song and it's lyrics are just insane.

I found this thread in a google search "metal bands that have good lyrics"

anyways......^+1^ the black dahlia murder's lyrics are awesome, the best ive ever heard in the death/horror/evil/zombies genre

and also no one mentioned deicide....deicide has some badass lyrics

3 Inches of Blood's Advance and vanquish = the most epic lyics ever. no joke.