Comments on: Metallica Is a Bunch of Party Poopers

By: Stephen Centanni

Stephen Centanni — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:51:07 +0000

“Don’t tell me they’re more like Surfers of Laguna . . that would be a real image-buster . . .”

Be patient, let’s just say I had a new view of Norwegian Black Metal after the incident.

By: Preston Brady

Preston Brady — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:32:04 +0000

Don’t tell me they’re more like Surfers of Laguna . . that would be a real image-buster . . .

By: Stephen Centanni

Stephen Centanni — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:36:44 +0000

Ah, Dimmu Borgir! I’ve had some interesting experience with those guys that will be a future blog. Sons of Odin, HA!

BTW, it’s LEZ Zeppelin aka an all female Zeppelin tribute

“Not to mention, Metallica probably appeals more to the demo Roo people want, older & wiser.”

Always remember that the guy who killed Dimebag is in that demo.

By: Preston Brady

Preston Brady — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:52:58 +0000

No, I wouldn’t because I couldn’t live in those burbs, but a Manhattan penthouse might bray my pony. Too bad Bonnarah couldn’t have a few bands like Meshuggah or Dream Theater or even Steve Vai or Mike Patton or Therion or Dimmu Borgir to name a few absent from the Tennessee roster, but I guess it’s just not that kind of venue . . and why is Led Zeppelin listed near the bottom of the lineup? Strange . .

By: LA Waterrs

LA Waterrs — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:49:00 +0000

They lost their anger when they were able to buy big fat houses in the burbs! Wouldn’t you??

On the Roo front, maybe organizers are secretly hoping the mighty met will organicize their instruments for a few moments and invite the regulars to jam on stage. Or maybe a surprise jam with Rodrigo y Gabriella (they do Metallica tunes amazingly well). One can dream right?

From what I hear, no need to worry about major fisticuffs breaking out. Remember the helicopter circling certain stages, even diving in for a closer look? Word has it that’s one of the original Superfly Guys who has a real keen eye and a radio… he sees so much as a friendly shove, he’s calling security to the exact location, and they’re there within minutes. Not to mention, Metallica probably appeals more to the demo Roo people want, older & wiser. Let’s face it, they’re not Seether or Breaking Benjamin, or, as we say, your kid brother’s band.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:40:28 +0000

You think Metallica let you down? Try being a fan from the Kill Em All and Ride the Lightning days. Most of the early thrash bands either broke up or went in a more varied direction during the 90s. Look at Exodus, Force of Habit and Impact is Imminent are a world away from Bonded By Blood. Luckily(maybe not for them), Exodus didn’t get rich and are back putting out crushing music. Same with Destruction, Kreator (who never went away but had some subpar 90s albums), Overkill (see Kreator), and others.

I wouldn’t be surprised if your prediction of Metallica being the death of Bonaroo comes true.

By: Preston Brady

Preston Brady — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:47:36 +0000

Nice piece on Metallica. I do think I understand now why these out of the gate angry bands later turn on us, leaving hammers and nails in their wake, bubblegum wrappers on their horizon. The anger dissipates over time, and that, we might find is a good thing since it proves metal really is a true art form, a catharsis against the pain of living.

It also makes me wonder just how much angrier can Deicide get over the fact God makes us all die and go to heaven?

Metallica it seems did pay their dues in the early years and can hardly be denied their permanent place on the stage of metal, but almost unforgivable is them stealing away the innocence of our country’s cheerleaders and valley gals, tossing them not into the dens of lions but into mosh pits of teen-aged boy sweat. Hopefully once McCain is installed into office he will set forth policies against such monstrosity and ban Metallica and Finger Eleven from USA stages for life {^}