This thread seems to have evolved from its origin as a simple list of bands, into an entire subgenre of its own, and its now covering bands, philosophy, techniques, styles, technology and blatant self promotion all under one banner. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I only wish I had a decent video of my own! No doubt there will soon be things like MetalDeathSteam, HighEnergySteam, SteamJazz, and GrimeSteam, popping up like daisies too. Good stuff, the more the merrier, I'm new to the steam side but me and punk go way back, and I see the parallels. I'm liking the ethos immensely, it seems to be a lot more inclusive than most and consequently provides for a much wider experience, and potentially will open the ears of many who would not normally be listening to certain genres or bands without the steam connection. To try and define what the music should be, or how it should be made, performed or recorded however, is I think, a big mistake, as any formal definition ultimately leads to an exclusion of what is not steam enough. There is only one ultimate question to be asked:- Do I like it? I know what I like, but I can't force you to like it if you don't. The only way to find out though is to listen to loads of stuff, and make your own mind up.
