Author Topic: hard rock / metal ballads (Read 42283 times)

gwEm · « **on:** November 16, 2007, 12:11:13 PM »

feeling in a reflective mood.

can anyone suggest a favourite rock ballad? obviously theres many, but which one really brings a metaphoric tear to the eye, and some passionate playing?

only tunes from real rock or metal bands - nothing typically emo/indy ;)

theres absolutely hundreds of good ones of course... i find it hard to pick just one myself..

i think i'll go with 'angel' by judas priest

(but i do have big a soft spot for 'wind of change')

_tom_ · « **Reply #1 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:12:54 PM »

Does Cemetary Gates count as a ballad? :P

gwEm · « **Reply #2 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:15:44 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Does Cemetary Gates count as a ballad? :P

'pantera' or 'the smiths'?

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:16:37 PM »

Pantera obviously :D

gwEm · « **Reply #4 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:19:20 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Pantera obviously :D

phew :lol:

i think that counts as a ballad, some might say its a borderline case though ;)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:22:15 PM »

I think Cemetary Gates is a ballad for sure, it's a metal ballad but it sure moves me!

Would it be too lame and cheesey to say Every Rose Has It's Thorn? Screw it, I'll say it anyway!

gwEm · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:26:54 PM »

Quote from: Mr Ed

I think Cemetary Gates is a ballad for sure, it's a metal ballad but it sure moves me!

Would it be too lame and cheesey to say Every Rose Has It's Thorn? Screw it, I'll say it anyway!

great choice - big guitar lead!! man, i forgot about this song since i was at school!

hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:43:25 PM »

When the smoke is going down - Scorpions

(given that Stairway to Heaven, the greatest song in the world, may not be mentioned)

Jonesy76 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:51:10 PM »

Love bites - Def Leppard :roll:

Sorry if that's too cheesey

Nothing Else Matters rocks too for a ballad :twisted:

Ratrod · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2007, 12:58:48 PM »

"I'm Easy" by Faith No More. It doesn't bring a tear to the eye and it's a cover version but man, it's funny.

And then there's "Estranged" by Guns n' Roses wich, sometimes, can bring a tear to my eye.

gwEm · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:01:21 PM »

Quote from: Jonesy76

Love bites - Def Leppard :roll:

Sorry if that's too cheesey

i think cheese is totally ok if its a rock ballad - one of the few genres where this ok :)

estranged is a sad one indeed.

edited to remove sarcastic 80s comment :)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:02:15 PM »

Quote from: Jonesy76

Love bites - Def Leppard :roll:

Sorry if that's too cheesey

Nothing Else Matters rocks too for a ballad :twisted:

Def Leppard rock my spandex off!!

gingataff · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:02:18 PM »

I'm not a fan of ballads but if I had to choose one it might be "You Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" by Cinderella.

Twinfan · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:05:03 PM »

For me, there's one that's WAAAAAY above all others:

Still In Love With You - Thin Lizzy

The version from the Live and Dangerous album. If you've never heard it, get a listen. THE most superb playing, tone and feel. Awe inspiring.

sgmypod · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2007, 01:11:01 PM »

Love song acdc..does that count

also Angel or what it takes aerosmith