Guys, I'm less than pleased by the total and utter crap posted by the newbie twat below. He is entitled to his opinions, but much of what he has stated as fact is fucking lies. Let's go through it. For the record I was there in 87 andat the Bush gigs too. I love Bush and have disagreed with Caggiano when he insisted on paying our cab fare, so no bias, ok??
Ross says -
I was at Glasgow Barrowlands last night.
I last saw Anthrax in 1988 at the same venue and I was 17. That was 17 years ago. There were lots of people my age there. Its not that Ive stopped going to gigs or listening to music; its all I do. My tastes have changed and I think that has given me a little perspective on the whole reunion thing.
(Also, I loved SOWN when it came out, so this isn't old school/Belladonna/Bush bullshit)
Firstly I need to tell you that I was grinning from ear to ear when they came onstage to the Blues Brothers intro. Then they went into Among The Living and I was right back in 1987!
for about five minutes.
I dont think you could accuse me of not being open-minded or not getting into the spirit of the thing I loved this band. I wanted it to be great, but it just wasnt. It was kind of sad.
---Fair enough, your opinion. I disagree.
The sound was awful for about half the gig (where were Franks bass and vocals?). It sorted itself out eventually, but the Barras is usually pretty good for sound.
---Lies. The sound was fine throughout apart from the odd slip at the beginning of a solo.
The playing was pretty tight, but I realised that Charlie Benante isn't as good as I once thought; he doesn't play double bass drums as fast as he seems to - alternates the beats with tom hits. Cheater!
--I read your other post about this, you know absolutely FUCK ALL about drumming and can't admit you made a mistake. CB has NEVER lied about what he plays, watch the videos. You just didn't understand what he was playing and you're trying to call him a cheat or a liar. Fuck you!
Scott Ian was on autopilot. Standing still and nodding his head for most of the set. Leaping around during the first two songs (when the photographers were in the pit).
---Liar. Again. Scott was giving 100% and I was at the barrier right in front of him all night. He goofed a bit with one photographer, mainly because they are best friends and Scott wanted some good official pics. I'm sure you would rather see shit pics.
Dan Spitz and Joey Belladonna seemed genuinely glad to be back (I had to laugh at Spitz when they played Got The Time!), but I was cringing, cos it's obviously all about cash. They must know that, right?! Belladonna kept talking about how good it is to be back. I felt sorry for him.
--What the fuck do you know about Anthrax and their finances?
Frank Bello is pretty much the frontman of that band. How can a 40 year old bass player act like that onstage?!
---This is the stupidest lie of all. Bello was being Bello to the full. He's been like that since day one. If you think he is the frontman of the band then you are totally clueless son.
Speaking of perspective, I was cringing during Indians. It cheapens the subject matter. You know; the whole 'stolen land, displaced indigenous people' issue being reduced to rhyming "cry" with "die" and dancing around in a headdress (thankfully he didn't do that last night.).
---Your opinion, fair enough. I couldn't disagree more.
I cant believe they played Im The Man. It was embarrassing in 1987
I know Im talking it down, but I alternated between feeling ridiculous and quite liking it. I think my problem was that when I was a kid, I believed in bands like Anthrax so much and now I see them for what they are.
---I see you for what you are - a boring old bastard who knows fuck all about Anthrax or music in general. Your posts have proved this.
So, the upshot is I feel odd, sad and a bit ripped off. Much like most people in the UK will feel this morning, but for different reasons.
Heres what someone else on a Scottish messageboard said about the gig;
Nostalgia trips are always dodgy, I made sure I had plenty pints of 80, that way I lost all the 'my this could be shite inhibitions and just got down the front and watched Joey and Frank play the exact same way they did between 86/88. Bizarre, cheesy, sweaty and mildly enjoyable! Doubt I'd go back though.
---What, so you have to be smashed to enjoy the gig?? That goes against everything Anthrax have ever said. Listen to Metallica instead.
---Some asshole also stated that there was no eye contact between Joey and Scott. LIE. I was there and I was looking for it and I saw it. Anyone who has ever spent 2 seconds in Scott's company knows that A) He's not a big eye contact guy unless he knows you well. B) He is polite but VERY wary of strangers and keeps himself to himself C) Prefers the company of those he knows well and is comfortable with. He was A1 on stage last night and had more contact in general with Joey than I ever saw him have with Bush. He's in his own world up there, anyone can see that. He rarely even makes direct eye contact with those in the front row, more a general look than at someone in particular...
It makes me angry that one liar can come on this board and talk crap (though like I said he is entitled to his OPINIONS). American fans want the lowdown and the truth is that both Spitz and Joey are BETTER than they were in the day. The vocals were great with no missed notes or high notes lowered. Spitz guitar was a LITTLE low in the mix on the odd occasion (usually the beginning of a solo but he ripped the leads off the record and looked so relaxed and comfortable it was unreal. The band AALL looked really happy, like they haven't looked on stage for years. The chemisty is back, big time. Don't believe the lies, I'm telling you the truth, guys.
TD
Ross says -
I was at Glasgow Barrowlands last night.
I last saw Anthrax in 1988 at the same venue and I was 17. That was 17 years ago. There were lots of people my age there. Its not that Ive stopped going to gigs or listening to music; its all I do. My tastes have changed and I think that has given me a little perspective on the whole reunion thing.
(Also, I loved SOWN when it came out, so this isn't old school/Belladonna/Bush bullshit)
Firstly I need to tell you that I was grinning from ear to ear when they came onstage to the Blues Brothers intro. Then they went into Among The Living and I was right back in 1987!
for about five minutes.
I dont think you could accuse me of not being open-minded or not getting into the spirit of the thing I loved this band. I wanted it to be great, but it just wasnt. It was kind of sad.
---Fair enough, your opinion. I disagree.
The sound was awful for about half the gig (where were Franks bass and vocals?). It sorted itself out eventually, but the Barras is usually pretty good for sound.
---Lies. The sound was fine throughout apart from the odd slip at the beginning of a solo.
The playing was pretty tight, but I realised that Charlie Benante isn't as good as I once thought; he doesn't play double bass drums as fast as he seems to - alternates the beats with tom hits. Cheater!
--I read your other post about this, you know absolutely FUCK ALL about drumming and can't admit you made a mistake. CB has NEVER lied about what he plays, watch the videos. You just didn't understand what he was playing and you're trying to call him a cheat or a liar. Fuck you!
Scott Ian was on autopilot. Standing still and nodding his head for most of the set. Leaping around during the first two songs (when the photographers were in the pit).
---Liar. Again. Scott was giving 100% and I was at the barrier right in front of him all night. He goofed a bit with one photographer, mainly because they are best friends and Scott wanted some good official pics. I'm sure you would rather see shit pics.
Dan Spitz and Joey Belladonna seemed genuinely glad to be back (I had to laugh at Spitz when they played Got The Time!), but I was cringing, cos it's obviously all about cash. They must know that, right?! Belladonna kept talking about how good it is to be back. I felt sorry for him.
--What the fuck do you know about Anthrax and their finances?
Frank Bello is pretty much the frontman of that band. How can a 40 year old bass player act like that onstage?!
---This is the stupidest lie of all. Bello was being Bello to the full. He's been like that since day one. If you think he is the frontman of the band then you are totally clueless son.
Speaking of perspective, I was cringing during Indians. It cheapens the subject matter. You know; the whole 'stolen land, displaced indigenous people' issue being reduced to rhyming "cry" with "die" and dancing around in a headdress (thankfully he didn't do that last night.).
---Your opinion, fair enough. I couldn't disagree more.
I cant believe they played Im The Man. It was embarrassing in 1987
I know Im talking it down, but I alternated between feeling ridiculous and quite liking it. I think my problem was that when I was a kid, I believed in bands like Anthrax so much and now I see them for what they are.
---I see you for what you are - a boring old bastard who knows fuck all about Anthrax or music in general. Your posts have proved this.
So, the upshot is I feel odd, sad and a bit ripped off. Much like most people in the UK will feel this morning, but for different reasons.
Heres what someone else on a Scottish messageboard said about the gig;
Nostalgia trips are always dodgy, I made sure I had plenty pints of 80, that way I lost all the 'my this could be shite inhibitions and just got down the front and watched Joey and Frank play the exact same way they did between 86/88. Bizarre, cheesy, sweaty and mildly enjoyable! Doubt I'd go back though.
---What, so you have to be smashed to enjoy the gig?? That goes against everything Anthrax have ever said. Listen to Metallica instead.
---Some asshole also stated that there was no eye contact between Joey and Scott. LIE. I was there and I was looking for it and I saw it. Anyone who has ever spent 2 seconds in Scott's company knows that A) He's not a big eye contact guy unless he knows you well. B) He is polite but VERY wary of strangers and keeps himself to himself C) Prefers the company of those he knows well and is comfortable with. He was A1 on stage last night and had more contact in general with Joey than I ever saw him have with Bush. He's in his own world up there, anyone can see that. He rarely even makes direct eye contact with those in the front row, more a general look than at someone in particular...
It makes me angry that one liar can come on this board and talk crap (though like I said he is entitled to his OPINIONS). American fans want the lowdown and the truth is that both Spitz and Joey are BETTER than they were in the day. The vocals were great with no missed notes or high notes lowered. Spitz guitar was a LITTLE low in the mix on the odd occasion (usually the beginning of a solo but he ripped the leads off the record and looked so relaxed and comfortable it was unreal. The band AALL looked really happy, like they haven't looked on stage for years. The chemisty is back, big time. Don't believe the lies, I'm telling you the truth, guys.
TD
