Your opinion on bands that 'reunite'

[BOMBJOUR]

Hi, just wanted to have your opinion on bands that reunites after a long split.

 

[Nate The Great]

Generally it is a move made for money (Poison). However, in certain instances (Iron Maiden), it is a move made for the fans. Black Sabbath also did it for the fans.

 

[Nate The Great]

Originally posted by phyre
News flash: Iron Maiden never split up.

I was talking before I was thinking. I know Iron Maiden never split up, but I guess I still thought of it as a reunion when they reunited with Bruce.

Same with Sabbath.

My point was that reunions can be done for a good reason.

I'd like to see Carcass reunite.

 

[J.]

In the Woods reunion would rule. I did hear they were re-uniting, but that may have been BS

Also an Asphyx reunion would be nice

Edge of Sanity w/ Dan Swano too

 

[Kveldssanger]

Originally posted by npearce


I was talking before I was thinking. I know Iron Maiden never split up, but I guess I still thought of it as a reunion when they reunited with Bruce.

Same with Sabbath.

My point was that reunions can be done for a good reason.

So are you saying that Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath made the reunion because they missed the good old days? I don't think so... I hate sounding like a cynic but it's all about the money. I believe that if a band completed its circle and split up, there's not a real reason to be reunited. Sure, I'd like to see bands like Psychotic Waltz or In The Woods release another album, but I don't think a band where the members don't talk to each other or don't see any point in playing this kind of music is a good thing. Everyone split for a reason so reunion don't make much sense, aside from the improvement of the bank account.

 

[Nate The Great]

Originally posted by Kveldssanger
So are you saying that Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath made the reunion because they missed the good old days? I don't think so... I hate sounding like a cynic but it's all about the money. I believe that if a band completed its circle and split up, there's not a real reason to be reunited. Sure, I'd like to see bands like Psychotic Waltz or In The Woods release another album, but I don't think a band where the members don't talk to each other or don't see any point in playing this kind of music is a good thing. Everyone split for a reason so reunion don't make much sense, aside from the improvement of the bank account.

I'd have to disagree (to a small extent). I think Iron Maiden did it for the fans. Yes, the money probably influenced their decision, but I like to think they (along with Sabbath) were thinking primarily about the "good ol' days". Just my opinion.

 

[Nate The Great]

Originally posted by phyre
Well, I guess the Iron Maiden was a kind of reunion, not just a complete band reunion which was what I thought of. Grave has just reunited I hear... Any opinions on that?

Not very familiar with Grave. I have heard of the reunion. I only wish I had the time and money to listen to all the bands you have.

 

[manuelgv]

I would LOVE an ATG reunion or at least another cd
I think Iron Maiden did it for the fans and for the good old days when they didn't have problems and decided to make a hell of a tour.The best tour in 2001

 

[Dvoters]

I heard that Sabbath were going back to the studio to release one more album.
Any back ups on that?


\m/

 

[~UlvedaL~]

When time comes, Dissection should re-unite!!! That would be the event of the fucking decade man!!!

DISSECTION RULES!

 

[Melancholia]

It depends on the band and the circumstances under which they split...Generally speaking when it comes to small bands i wouldn't say it's the money,since they probably don't earn much by this...Yet may not apply to every band...
When it comes to bigger bands €€€$$$$$ and other sweet currencies can be very attractive......again this is not a rule...there are always exceptions...
As for Maiden and Sabbath let me extra-suspicious

Originally posted by Kveldssanger
So are you saying that Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath made the reunion because they missed the good old days? I don't think so... I hate sounding like a cynic but it's all about the money. I believe that if a band completed its circle and split up, there's not a real reason to be reunited.

Actually i completely agree with this
Not to mention that this thread reminded me of the Maiden "reunion" gig in Athens and how persuaded us it was all about the good old days and about the fans....yeah,sure

Originally posted by Dreamlord

I did hear they were re-uniting, but that may have been BS

actually they haven't reunited...they will just release their last gig ever cry: ) on CD and probably video/dvd/sth

 

[alpha666]

it was a great thing for metal having Black Sabbath re-united and it would also be a great thing for metal if bands like Coal Chamber and Limp Bizkit disbanded and stayed that way.
oh yea i would love to see a mayhem re-union that would be interesting... ha ha ha

 

[xenophobe]

Generally, it's done for money. Sometimes it's done for a noble cause. I'll list a few local examples of the latter.

The few examples I can name were done for the fans at Thrash of the Titans, the benefit concert for Chuck Schuildner (RIP) and Chuck Billy. It wasn't done for money,cause there ain't no money in what these guys do...

Vio-Lence : Some new members, talent level isn't quite as high, but it's great to hear all the old tunes again... Played a couple shows since reuniting for Thrash of the Titans, due to overwhelming fan response. Maybe they'll keep going.

Forbidden : Was awesome to see them preform live once again. Most of them are all committed to other projects, so it was "one for both Chucks". They haven't played a show as Forbidden since.

Exodus : Reformed for TOTT, with Paul Baloff, and they had plans to come out with another album, and then Paul had to go and die. RIP PAUL! They Bay just ain't the same without you! Steve Souza has rejoined the band, and it just ain't the same. But it's great one of the founders of thrash are still around.

Death Angel : Another band reunited for the benefit show. They haven't played a show since, but rumor has it they're in the studio and a new album and tour supporting it will follow.


Unfortunately, the rumors that Dark Angel (not local) would reunite, turned out to be just that. There were plans started, but nothing became of them, and a member said on their web site it would never happen. Bummer. They were awesome live. Guess who the member is... (reborn christian... gasp)...

Just the view from my little portion of the world...

 

[Ziuwarian]

Depends, if I liked the band before, I'd be glad... if not, I wouldn't give a shit.

However, mostly (for the statistics) bands put out better albums after a reunion than they did before, at least in the matter of personal opinions of the fans

 

[WikkidGurl]

I WANT FEAR FACTORY BACK !!!

 

[Warmaster]

The most bands should leave this universe, before they reunite!!!!

But i'm really waiting for a reunion of Depressive Age, Psychotic Waltz and EMPEROR!!!!!!!!!

 

[SICK THING]

Originally posted by npearce
Generally it is a move made for money (Poison). However, in certain instances (Iron Maiden), it is a move made for the fans. Black Sabbath also did it for the fans.

How can you say that Poison did it for the money and that Maiden did it for the fans?!! Maiden seems to be one of the greediest bands out there!

 

[Nate The Great]

Yes . . . Iron Maiden makes a lot of money, but how can you justify calling them greedy? Just curious.

 

[xenophobe]

I don't think so.

That's their JOB.

Of course they're doing it for money... Can't live without it.

Greedy? Refuse a job doing the same thing you do now for twice what you are making... I doubt anyone in their right mind would do that, would it be greedy?

 

[bcg1969]

if the bands that reunite can build upon what they put out previously then i'm all for it.
but if a reunion cd bombs big time where its obvious the magics gone,such as kiss'psycho crcus'then its time to call it a day.