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I'd hardly call Helmet a metal band, but they rule. A bassist I used to play with got to jam with Page Hamilton.
I'm in a power metal mood today.
For Helmet, I would say that it depends on the period of their music you are listening to. They are categorized really as Alternative metal or Heavy Metal.
I tend to not like Power Metal and especially Ice Earth if it's their original work (they do a lot of cover though).
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like the cat of the Night,
And its empty smile on your empty
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Forces a tear down Your Cheek. Laughter becomes Madness,
Madness becomes Horror."