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Tom posted on FB before that he's got the all clear, nothing to see scans from his doctor this week.
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Tom posted on FB before that he's got the all clear, nothing to see scans from his doctor this week.
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Thrash metal's big (known) names are really going about things all wrong these days. Maybe bands like Anthrax and Megadeth think they are reaching a new audience and these festival gigs are a way of getting new fans but it just feels like they are getting closer and closer to selling out.
Megadeth are apparently stoked to be playing Rockville later this year, but they are playing third fiddle to Korn and Breaking Baggyman, followed by bands like Parkway Drive and Whitechapel. The only other thrash band on the day is the first act Extinction AD, in fact they are the only two thrash bands on the entire 5 day bill. For once Anthrax aren't on such a great bill, although given Motor Sister are on the Sunday arvo you could say Scott's in familiar territory
Megadeth are apparently stoked to be playing Rockville later this year, but they are playing third fiddle to Korn and Breaking Baggyman, followed by bands like Parkway Drive and Whitechapel. The only other thrash band on the day is the first act Extinction AD, in fact they are the only two thrash bands on the entire 5 day bill. For once Anthrax aren't on such a great bill, although given Motor Sister are on the Sunday arvo you could say Scott's in familiar territory
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At this point in their career I am sure it is all about the paycheck. I heard on the radio that Metallica is play Lollapalooza this year with a slate of lame bands I haven't heard of before.
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I expect that from Metallica, I kind of expect similar from Anthrax, but I did think Megadeth hadn't reached that stage. I know they've played quite a few festivals over the last 5 years or so, but from what I remember most of their festivals had a real metal element to it, unlike Anthrax and definitely Metallica.
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Hmm, you'd think I'd be getting that too.
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They are reaching a new audience. It's just that that audience doesn't care. It's not like they haven't heard the name Megadeth. They've heard and aren't overly interested You'd think Dave would know where his bread is buttered. Maybe their just wasn't anything else to do at that time. Plus maybe they need the money after the last two years of doing nothing. That's all I got. Fuck'em!Thrash metal's big (known) names are really going about things all wrong these days. Maybe bands like Anthrax and Megadeth think they are reaching a new audience and these festival gigs are a way of getting new fans but it just feels like they are getting closer and closer to selling out.
Megadeth are apparently stoked to be playing Rockville later this year, but they are playing third fiddle to Korn and Breaking Baggyman, followed by bands like Parkway Drive and Whitechapel. The only other thrash band on the day is the first act Extinction AD, in fact they are the only two thrash bands on the entire 5 day bill. For once Anthrax aren't on such a great bill, although given Motor Sister are on the Sunday arvo you could say Scott's in familiar territory
I predict a lot of Crush'em type songs.
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They should be right at home then. It's probably the hat they choose from when they bring bands on tour.
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Any money is good money especially after the last two years and you could be right about there being nothing else going. It's just a shame to see the bands that could do decent tours falling into the trap. Like the Bay Strikes Back tour, Dave could to just about anything with a bunch of thrash bands if he wanted too.
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They should be right at home then. It's probably the hat they choose from when they bring bands on tour.
In a few years it well be named Metalli-polooza
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That's so true. He could set the example that Metallica won't. Maybe this is what happens when you think your kid has his finger on the pulse.
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Stop picking on Justis
Although I have to agree with you there, it could well be that management is not what it used to be. It could also be that management listens to different music and thinks that's the place to be.
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Do you guys know if Bandcamp has a good picture of Tantara's first album cover? I need to copy one so I can put it into my tunes. Because of course they don't have it.
