wtf is this supposed to be?

First Post April 14, 2026 10:05 AM

I don't know what this place is.. or what the point of it is?


I mean I initially thought it was some kind of community board which shared Rapidgator links of releases (on account of the orange tab icons everywhere). Wow that was a pretty ridiculous assumption, wasn't it?

A whole bunch of reviews (using pretentious flowery descriptive terms). Why should I care wtf Johnny Briggs from the States thinks of the new 'craved flesh' release? A made up band name btw ...but it just as well be authentic in accordance with taste here.

Seriously, develop some -beyond growls & scales featuring Cookie monster croaking about aborted fetuses and the Apocalypse (Yawn Zzzzz)


Jesus... melody and chord progression people...

April 14, 2026 10:43 AM

Welcome to Metal Academy, Void! The point of this site is, it's indeed a community website for fans of metal to discuss everything metal and discover new releases. There are reviews, but if those aren't your cup of joe, you can give some releases ratings, talk about them in forums, add them to your own personal lists and, if you think a release should be in a different clan/genre, submit it to the Hall of Judgement. And that's just a few of several different ways to contribute. Hope you get the idea and enjoy your time here!

April 14, 2026 10:47 AM

Okay thanks man

April 14, 2026 12:06 PM


I don't know what this place is.. or what the point of it is?


I mean I initially thought it was some kind of community board which shared Rapidgator links of releases (on account of the orange tab icons everywhere). Wow that was a pretty ridiculous assumption, wasn't it?

A whole bunch of reviews (using pretentious flowery descriptive terms). Why should I care wtf Johnny Briggs from the States thinks of the new 'craved flesh' release? A made up band name btw ...but it just as well be authentic in accordance with taste here.

Seriously, develop some -beyond growls & scales featuring Cookie monster croaking about aborted fetuses and the Apocalypse (Yawn Zzzzz)


Jesus... melody and chord progression people...

Quoted Void


Nobody is forcing you stay.  For all the "flowery descriptive terms" you're bemoaning about, you still joined up and made a post. What's wrong?  Couldn't prove your age on PornHub anymore so now need a new internet hobby?


April 14, 2026 12:20 PM

Hello there, prospective Horde member!


April 15, 2026 04:55 AM



I don't know what this place is.. or what the point of it is?


I mean I initially thought it was some kind of community board which shared Rapidgator links of releases (on account of the orange tab icons everywhere). Wow that was a pretty ridiculous assumption, wasn't it?

A whole bunch of reviews (using pretentious flowery descriptive terms). Why should I care wtf Johnny Briggs from the States thinks of the new 'craved flesh' release? A made up band name btw ...but it just as well be authentic in accordance with taste here.

Seriously, develop some -beyond growls & scales featuring Cookie monster croaking about aborted fetuses and the Apocalypse (Yawn Zzzzz)


Jesus... melody and chord progression people...

Quoted Void


Nobody is forcing you stay.  For all the "flowery descriptive terms" you're bemoaning about, you still joined up and made a post. What's wrong?  Couldn't prove your age on PornHub anymore so now need a new internet hobby?


Quoted Vinny


Wow Vinny, that's incredibly unwelcoming to a newcomer not to mention condscending and patronising. What I really resent though is the assumption I'm unaware  of accessing porn via any VPN. Think you're so much better than everyone don't you Vin? Think you're a bit of a rocker eh? Bit of a rebel, bit of a 'non-conformist' who challanges authority? Nah, wrong - YOU'RE A NERD Vin. A NERD.




April 15, 2026 07:09 AM




I don't know what this place is.. or what the point of it is?


I mean I initially thought it was some kind of community board which shared Rapidgator links of releases (on account of the orange tab icons everywhere). Wow that was a pretty ridiculous assumption, wasn't it?

A whole bunch of reviews (using pretentious flowery descriptive terms). Why should I care wtf Johnny Briggs from the States thinks of the new 'craved flesh' release? A made up band name btw ...but it just as well be authentic in accordance with taste here.

Seriously, develop some -beyond growls & scales featuring Cookie monster croaking about aborted fetuses and the Apocalypse (Yawn Zzzzz)


Jesus... melody and chord progression people...

Quoted Void


Nobody is forcing you stay.  For all the "flowery descriptive terms" you're bemoaning about, you still joined up and made a post. What's wrong?  Couldn't prove your age on PornHub anymore so now need a new internet hobby?


Quoted Vinny


Wow Vinny, that's incredibly unwelcoming to a newcomer not to mention condscending and patronising. What I really resent though is the assumption I'm unaware  of accessing porn via any VPN. Think you're so much better than everyone don't you Vin? Think you're a bit of a rocker eh? Bit of a rebel, bit of a 'non-conformist' who challanges authority? Nah, wrong - YOU'RE A NERD Vin. A NERD.




Quoted Void

None of the above.  I just called out the irony of you introducing yourself by slagging off the forum and now you’re playing the victim as the wounded newcomer.  Calling you out is not ‘non-conformist’ and you definitely have no authority to be challenged.  Challenging your frankly immature introduction is not me believing I am better than you, it’s an opportunity for you to take stock and maybe think twice.  You’re a blip on the internet, stop overselling yourself.

p.s. You spelt condescending wrong.  Now that is me being patronising.

p.p.s. What the hell is “a bit of a rocker”?

Ben
Ben
The Fallen The Horde The North The Pit
April 15, 2026 10:22 AM

You've arrived with quite a bang Void. It appears you didn't enjoy it much when someone was condescending and / or patronising towards you, and yet you're very first comment here suggested that anyone that enjoys the more extreme side of metal is a lesser person than you.

As the admin for the site, I genuinely welcome you to Metal Academy and hope you find something useful and interesting. I ask only that you be respectful of others, including their taste in metal music. I know it's unusual in this day and age for somewhere on the internet to encourage / expect friendly and respectful behaviour, but here we are.

I note you've only chosen the Infinite clan rather than selecting three clans. Let me know if you want to add two more and I'll sort it.

April 15, 2026 01:42 PM

Somebody needs to listen to Symbolic.  Proof that extreme metal can in fact be an art, and an excellent intro into death metal.

April 15, 2026 03:28 PM





I don't know what this place is.. or what the point of it is?


I mean I initially thought it was some kind of community board which shared Rapidgator links of releases (on account of the orange tab icons everywhere). Wow that was a pretty ridiculous assumption, wasn't it?

A whole bunch of reviews (using pretentious flowery descriptive terms). Why should I care wtf Johnny Briggs from the States thinks of the new 'craved flesh' release? A made up band name btw ...but it just as well be authentic in accordance with taste here.

Seriously, develop some -beyond growls & scales featuring Cookie monster croaking about aborted fetuses and the Apocalypse (Yawn Zzzzz)


Jesus... melody and chord progression people...

Quoted Void


Nobody is forcing you stay.  For all the "flowery descriptive terms" you're bemoaning about, you still joined up and made a post. What's wrong?  Couldn't prove your age on PornHub anymore so now need a new internet hobby?


Quoted Vinny


Wow Vinny, that's incredibly unwelcoming to a newcomer not to mention condscending and patronising. What I really resent though is the assumption I'm unaware  of accessing porn via any VPN. Think you're so much better than everyone don't you Vin? Think you're a bit of a rocker eh? Bit of a rebel, bit of a 'non-conformist' who challanges authority? Nah, wrong - YOU'RE A NERD Vin. A NERD.




Quoted Void

None of the above.  I just called out the irony of you introducing yourself by slagging off the forum and now you’re playing the victim as the wounded newcomer.  Calling you out is not ‘non-conformist’ and you definitely have no authority to be challenged.  Challenging your frankly immature introduction is not me believing I am better than you, it’s an opportunity for you to take stock and maybe think twice.  You’re a blip on the internet, stop overselling yourself.

p.s. You spelt condescending wrong.  Now that is me being patronising.

p.p.s. What the hell is “a bit of a rocker”?

Quoted Vinny

Didn't actually spell "condescending" incorrectly. Wireless keyboard needs a new battery, it lags & skips letters.  Not everyone proofreads board posts like you. Probably sat there with a thesaurus bookmarked, aren't you? You wanna talk "immature" look at your attempt at reverse psychology: "Nobody is forcing you stay".    PLuhhease, you need me here.

Neither was I playing a victim. You practically accused me of drooling over your mums OnlyFans account prior to using this obscure 95' style echo chamber.

April 15, 2026 03:29 PM


You've arrived with quite a bang Void. It appears you didn't enjoy it much when someone was condescending and / or patronising towards you, and yet you're very first comment here suggested that anyone that enjoys the more extreme side of metal is a lesser person than you.

As the admin for the site, I genuinely welcome you to Metal Academy and hope you find something useful and interesting. I ask only that you be respectful of others, including their taste in metal music. I know it's unusual in this day and age for somewhere on the internet to encourage / expect friendly and respectful behaviour, but here we are.

I note you've only chosen the Infinite clan rather than selecting three clans. Let me know if you want to add two more and I'll sort it.

Quoted Ben



 It's not the more Extreme side of metal, it's the shite talentless side (with no heart or soul). I blame the Norwegians & Brazilians. In certain circles, there are those who consider me the 'Simon Cowell" Of the Metal & Hard rock world ...but hey I'm insignificant according to Vin.

What the hell are clans for? Am I totally ignorant? Is this a gamers community? Cannot stand videogames or gaming culture,  entertainment for people like Vin the virgin to waste their financial aid on.




April 15, 2026 04:40 PM



You've arrived with quite a bang Void. It appears you didn't enjoy it much when someone was condescending and / or patronising towards you, and yet you're very first comment here suggested that anyone that enjoys the more extreme side of metal is a lesser person than you.

As the admin for the site, I genuinely welcome you to Metal Academy and hope you find something useful and interesting. I ask only that you be respectful of others, including their taste in metal music. I know it's unusual in this day and age for somewhere on the internet to encourage / expect friendly and respectful behaviour, but here we are.

I note you've only chosen the Infinite clan rather than selecting three clans. Let me know if you want to add two more and I'll sort it.

Quoted Ben



 It's not the more Extreme side of metal, it's the shite talentless side (with no heart or soul). I blame the Norwegians & Brazilians. In certain circles, there are those who consider me the 'Simon Cowell" Of the Metal & Hard rock world ...but hey I'm insignificant according to Vin.

What the hell are clans for? Am I totally ignorant? Is this a gamers community? Cannot stand videogames or gaming culture,  entertainment for people like Vin the virgin to waste their financial aid on.




Quoted Void

Based on your Scorpions album post you are more interested in collecting images of naked children, clearly.  Rest assured, whatever your illicit tastes are, this is not a community for you.

April 16, 2026 12:51 AM

Most likely this newbie only came here to get under people's skins.  Nevertheless, I'll play along with this game to prove a few points on the off-chance we meet people who actually think like this because, hey, they exist..

Clans are for determining your favorite types of metal.  If you need to melodic stuff specifically, you could join the Guardians.  But no.  Melody and chord progression are only two pieces of the wide world of music.  Do I like them?  Yes.  Do I like black metal?  Also yes.  There are such things as melodic and progressive black metal, if you are so wise and learned in these ways you know about them.

Some people try to be too melodic and screw up.  Some people can nail the very concept of drawn out sounds and greatly succeed.  This is because music isn't only supposed to make you bob your head on the dance floor.  Sometimes, it's supposed to make you feel something very strongly.  Dancing and headbobbing are just two of these feelings.