1. From what I recall of the tentative song titles, there wasn't a title with initials...but if they did, it certainly wouldn't compromise the "seriousness" of the release.
2. Somehow, I think we've probably seen the last of the backwards titles for a while, unless it pops up on a b-side or something. My moniker may be the last of the "nikefesin's".
3. We'll have to wait and see about the Not Man. I'm sure he won't be on the cover, but that's not to say he won't make an appearance in the liner notes. As long as he's not a huge figure on the cover, his presence would also not compromise the "seriousness" of the release. (I keep using "seriousness"...is that even a word?)
4. I certainly wouldn't rule out some lyrics by Scott, even if it was part of a transition track, like his vocals on "Cupajoe".
5. Been there, done that. Anthrax did rap-metal when it was fresh and original, when they were leaders, not mindless followers. Of all these thoughts, this one would compromise the "seriousness" of the album, and I hope they don't do it again, unless as a b-side somewhere (which I might add, is how their previous rap songs have been released...I'd still love to hear "I'm the Man 2002" with John included.
6. As for Armored Thrax's comments, I want to see a "ballcrushing" record, too, but showing a bit of personality, and showing that the band can have fun does not necessarily take away from the record. Tracks like "604" and "Cupajoe" were not what I would consider to be "serious", but they helped make Volume 8 one of the best fuckin records ever released...and acted as contrasts to all the other "ballcrushing" tracks.
7. As for Brat's question about ballcrushing...gee, Brat, don't you like tit-crushing music?
I guess it depends on your point of view. Normally, ballcrushing would be a very bad thing, but then again, so would headbanging. Maybe it is a reference to the S&M undertones of heavy metal...you know, the videos with leather and chains and women in thigh-high fuck-me boots and ballcrushing...
