What is up with some people that think that Testament are a rip-off of Metallica? Testament is such a better band than Metallica, it isn't even funny. To me there is really no comparison other than they are both thrash bands from the 80's.
etlgfx said:fuck all you metallica haters
megadeth#1 said:and testament were out beforemetallica they were the originla bay area thrashers
yeah u re right broConsuming Impulse said:Not taking anything away from Testament but Exodus was the first. They formed in 1980. Most thrash bands formed around 81, 82, and 83.
etlgfx said:alright look, these conversations are completely pointless but here goes:
- you don't like the fact that a band has become hugely successful by making good music
- you don't like the fact that a band changes and evolves over time
- you can't appreciate the fact that a band puts a huge amount of money, time, and effort into their live shows
Fine stop bitching about it.
Metallica have a lot of money yes, they also spend a lot of money trying to put on a huge stage show for their fans.
Every concert they plan time to be able to meet a bunch of fans personally.
They play 2 1/2 hour sets including material from all 25 years of Metallica.
You don't like it? Fine stop bitching about it.
I love bay area thrash at least as much as most of you here, and have been to more concerts than a bunch of you, I've seen exodus, testament, death angel, etc. many times, and will keep seeing them because they all kick ass. Vio-lence, Forbidden, Slayer, Megadeth, Annihilator, Anthrax... all awesome bands. Thrash is however not the only type of music I love.
Also, testament has changed a lot over the years too, the gathering sound nothing like the new order. The old shit was awesome, but change is good. Alex wanted out of Testament back in the day because he wanted more out of music.
Anyway, have fun whining about how hard it is for you to deal with a band that doesn't make re-master of puppets every time they go into the studio.
I love Metallica.
I also love Testament.. and many other bands.
That's it
Hawng said:Jesus dude, did you have to write a book?
Metallica doesnt suck... they are quite good at what they do, but their integrity is questionable.
Just saying, they put on a kick ass show. I'm not saying they're the only ones who do so, but like many artists you get your money's worth etc. And don't start about "What are metallica tickets more expensive than dream theater tickets?" Because that's just business.I've seen Zakk Wylde play a 2 & 3/4 hour set on just a 75 minute Pride & Glory album worth of material. I've also witnessed a 4 hour Dream Theater set. Your point is caller?
Why do you take it so personally? Just don't listen to the CDs you don't like.... ???Yeah, I don't like the fact that I followed that band since their inception only for them to stab me in the fucking spine.
As far as I'm concerned neither have Metallica. It's all in your definition of 'selling-out'. As far as I'm concerned, if you're doing what you want, instead of what someone is telling you, you're not selling out.Testament have NEVER sold-out themselves, their music or their fans.
Finally, something we both agree on.
hahaha apparently notIs it?
etlgfx said:Alright Mr. Fight Club, first of all my post wasn't aimed at you personally, just people who keep whining about how much they hate Metallica.
My main gripe with all this is that you assume that you know anything about Metallica - as people. You talk about their integrity like you know them personally. I'm not argue about that, but my point is, you don't know jack about it, so you shouldn't argue about that either.
The other problem is:
You loved Metallica back in the day, they decided to try and write some different music, which insulted you somehow. Because you bought their CDs you think you deserve to have control over what type of music they create. And don't try to tell me this isn't what you're saying, because that's exactly what got you all bitter about Metallica in the first place.
I happen to love all of their albums, I'm not telling you you're supposed to feel the same way by any means, I'm just saying it's still good music to many people.
My remark about having money to put on a huge stage show was to point out that they do use the money they make and invest it back into their fans. I'm not saying at all that I think a show required pyro and video screens and shit, I personally prefer shows like the Death Angel and Exodus shows I saw a while back, only 100-200 people, band hanging with the crowd before & after the show... awesome!
The meeting bands for free thing: Yes, it's awesome when bands are that way, but it's just not realistic for bands like Metallica, shows with 50.000 crazed fans? You try saying hi to 50.000 fans and then getting back to the stage to perform.
Just saying, they put on a kick ass show. I'm not saying they're the only ones who do so, but like many artists you get your money's worth etc. And don't start about "What are metallica tickets more expensive than dream theater tickets?" Because that's just business.
Why do you take it so personally? Just don't listen to the CDs you don't like.... ???
As far as I'm concerned neither have Metallica. It's all in your definition of 'selling-out'. As far as I'm concerned, if you're doing what you want, instead of what someone is telling you, you're not selling out.
And don't call me delusional, it's just an opinion. You don't define what is real and what's not, neither do I.
are we going to agree to disagree now?
messiah of metal said:Come on Ladies and Gents this is a Testament forum lets not bring the M word in here. I agree with a lot of what Tyler says but lets leave the Metallica bashing to the other sites. Anyone for Tea?