Bands inspired by the Conan the Barbarian soundtrack

[JayKeeley]

Oh, I have nonetheless it kinda went over my head best just leave it at that Spinal Tap is ok but not amazing, methinks...

I think it was the third time I watched it that the penny dropped. First two times, I just thought it was a bit of a comedy with a few one-liners. But the thing about ST is all the little things going on in the background, or the passing comments. Very clever stuff.

Rob Reiner is a great director. You seen the Princess Bride? Also very good.

 

[Ayeka]

No, ain't seen that well, can't hurt do dig out the ol' Tap again, I suppose!

While we're on this, have you seen Rock Star?

 

[MadeInNewJersey]

Rock Star is fantastic, especially if you grew up in the '80s like me. However, it's no Spinal Tap. That movie is pure brilliance.

Funny story: the little dive bar/club where I just saw Grave/Immolation/Goatwhore w/ Big Hairy Dave had all these TVs everywhere, and they were playing Spinal Tap during the 4 local acts performances. I think I watched more Spinal Tap than show!

 

[Ayeka]

I was way too ickle in the 80s, but I watched Rock Star and identified totally with the main character! I'm like, "OMIGOD! That's me! Steel Dragon = Iron Maiden!!!! "

Funnily, first time I saw it I had to stop it halfway through and go mishing, and I was thinking "Ye gods, this is the best film ever!". When I came back to it, though, it kind of got silly and fell apart. I was up a mate's house and was kind of apologising after it, "sorry dude, errr, it was actually really cool to start with!". Nonetheless, great film, worth watching all the way through

 

[JayKeeley]

I think Rock Star might have been better if:

(a) they didn't use that trog, Marky Mark Wahlberg.

(b) he didn't move to Seattle, put on that god-awful grandpa cardigan, and front a grunge band.

(c) Jennifer Aniston went a little further with that chick than just a friendly tongue-poke

Anyone seen the DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE METAL YEARS? Now that is hilarious!

 

[Ayeka]

(b) he didn't move to Seattle, put on that god-awful grandpa cardigan, and front a grunge band.

Man, that bit was tragic........

Anyone seen the DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE METAL YEARS? Now that is hilarious!

Read about that in the book lizard sent over (fucking awesome read, bro!) .... sounds classic, man. And tragic, also. That bit with Chris Holmes and his mum....ouch!