Finland's Radio Rock's top 20 albums of the 2000's so far voted by listeners!

[Jack the Stripper]

This is what the kids listen to that are into rock and metal these days, just like back in our day when Metallica and Megadeth had a few albums under their belt. I respect that and are at least happy that there are kids out there carrying the metal torch.

I mean they could be listening to hip hop or dance R&B like the majority of the younger generation are these days, right?

[Zzzptm]

I'll respectfully disagree. I prefer my music without harshness in the vocals. I have no problem with getting me to think about a difficult subject, but let's explore that without getting crude and unimaginative. I don't go for stuff that's dripping with profanity and I don't go for overly-euphemistic "baby-makin' music."

There are a few artists that make hip-hop that I can really get into because they don't sling insults all over the place. Kids want what kids want, but I'm most encouraged when they're not reaching for the shock.

[AnnoMundi]

I think Green Day are ok, Five Finger Death Punch I’ve heard of just never their music, so I can’t pass judgement.

[Jack the Stripper]

I'll respectfully disagree. I prefer my music without harshness in the vocals. I have no problem with getting me to think about a difficult subject, but let's explore that without getting crude and unimaginative. I don't go for stuff that's dripping with profanity and I don't go for overly-euphemistic "baby-makin' music."

There are a few artists that make hip-hop that I can really get into because they don't sling insults all over the place. Kids want what kids want, but I'm most encouraged when they're not reaching for the shock.

Are you one of those kids I was referring to?

I think you missed my point anyway 

[Charger]

Not getting any better!
Volbeat...seriously?!?

[Zzzptm]

OK, Volbeat I do not know... so I'm listening to them now and am amazed that they're not Swedish. They're Danish, true, but there's so much pop in the tune, I would swear they're from Sweden.

I prefer my Danes to rock out with more chunks in the music... like Fusskalt does it...

 

[Jack the Stripper]

Can’t stand Volbeat. The singer reminds of that “Let’s get ready to rumble” guy everytime he opens his mouth to sing.

[Zzzptm]

Can’t stand Volbeat. The singer reminds of that “Let’s get ready to rumble” guy everytime he opens his mouth to sing.

That puts the finger directly on it.

[Charger]

Can’t stand Volbeat. The singer reminds of that “Let’s get ready to rumble” guy everytime he opens his mouth to sing.

Don't know what that means but I can't stand Volbeat either...waay too commercial for my liking.

Can't believe Rob Caggiano left Anthrax for this garbage...but then again that might have been Anthrax's luck though as Jon Donais is pretty damn good.

[Charger]

Oh and here we have #17 which is....

Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare

The title track is rather awesome but don't really know much else. Mike Portnoy is playing drums on this album, which makes it bit special I suppose.

[Zzzptm]

I've heard of the band, but never heard their stuff... I guess I'm too busy with the stoner/desert rock scene...

[Jack the Stripper]

My son is a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold. I don’t mind their stuff but only in small doses.

[Charger]

And now an utter and total shock...

16. Beast In Black!

Here's what I think of this list:

 

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

I've never heard of them

[Thelemech]

My son is a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold. I don’t mind their stuff but only in small doses.

I have most of their albums but I think they were doing their best music on the first two or three records. After that they seemed hellbent on copying Metallica and Guns N Roses with little to no shame. Sometimes though they were successful in creating something memorable. They tried a bit of a  more progressive sound on their last album that I enjoyed and I hope that they continue in that direction.
Your son has great taste