Double bass drums ?

So many of the new bands ruin their sound by playing double bass the whole song. Does this bother anybody else ? A little variation and space would sound so much better.

I know a member who loves double bass drums

Sometimes the sound of a double bass is cool, but not always.

Oh man that drives me nuts.
It's like a novelty act that got overused years ago but most power-metal bands just can't seem to let it go. It seems to be creeping its way into other hard/fast music as well. It's as if the drummers need to prove they can do it or something. I think it's ok if used sparingly, but most drummers/bands who use it don't seem to agree.

Count me in. It gets old fast.

It gets almost as old as that terrible hardcore screaming technique that so many band are going to. The constant double bass drum technique shows a lack of originality and creativity to me. Sure, they can play fast, but too much of a good thing is still too much.

I agree.
Some double basses sound like a machine gun.
A bit double bass is ok but a song full of double bass is to much.

I love it as an accent, but I agree that there are bands who rely on it way too much.

Plus, I suck at it.

Sabidoo, does too. But, I wouldn't worry about it. Master the tricks you need and everything will be good.

That's the best way how to use a double bass.