Did someone just fart?

On a further note....apologies to the mods.....passion took over reasoning :)

Jonny Two Shoes wrote:   The exclusion of bands such as Stratovarius and the flaming of an awesome Evergrey album...I really think some of you need to get your heads straight.

I really like Evergrey, but you have to admit that their music has been getting less progressive with each release ... Torn and Monday Morning Apocalypse are only a shadow of their former music, as far as the progressiveness is concerned. Mind you: That doesn't necessarily mean that the new albums are bad ... there is not fixed relationship between progressiveness and quality, at least not for me.

Why not some more praise for the likes of David Bowie?  and yet you get some guys who try to get the likes of Metallica in here without inclusion of more deserving bands.

Bowie was added months before Metallica ... what's your point?

The Beatles????????????????????????  FFS! and metallica wish they were prog! not to say they are bad...but come on lets try exclude the popular bullSh** just because you love 'em.

Metallica were not excactly a popular band during the 80s ... of course they were praised in metal magazines, but their mainstream popularity essentially began with the Black Album. In any case, popularity or personal preference has nothing to do with whether their music contained progressive elements or not. However, popularity and personal preference may help to speed up the addition process, because it simply means that the band gets suggested more often and it is more likely that those who make the decision have access to the music and know it well enough. 

*sigh....total lack of what to say here :( feelings beyond words.    However to all who agree with this sentiment I give you my utmost respect.  Peace :)

And all others can go to hell? Why are you so angry?

^ not the best album for "first contact". I'd recommend Recreation Day!

I'm a headbanger alright, but I'm aware the Frisco band ain't  got nothing to do in the depths of the Archives, that's for sure.

Cloud Zero wrote: I'm a headbanger alright, but I'm aware the Frisco band ain't  got nothing to do in the depths of the Archives, that's for sure.

Oh oh.....

It's kinda funny in a sad way to see some of the reactions coming here.

For about a month there was a thread going discussing this band's addition, where arguments were called for from both sides to get as fair a verdict and as good grounds as possible for evaluation.

Where were the people complaining now when this went on?

And even after the addition when people complain in here, the line of reasoning rarely ventures beyond the lines of "Metallica aren't progressive because I think so", "It's obvious that Metallica aren't progressive" od the classic "they don't belong here".

As when the possible addition was first discussed, there are no arguments, just statements.

Is it really that hard to find a line of reasoning and to actually analyze a little to be able to post some opinions based on a more factual foundation - rather than throwing knee jerk reactions around?

Windhawk wrote: It's kinda funny in a sad way to see some of the reactions coming here. For about a month there was a thread going discussing this band's addition, where arguments were called for from both sides to get as fair a verdict and as good grounds as possible for evaluation. Where were the people complaining now when this went on? And even after the addition when people complain in here, the line of reasoning rarely ventures beyond the lines of "Metallica aren't progressive because I think so", "It's obvious that Metallica aren't progressive" od the classic "they don't belong here". As when the possible addition was first discussed, there are no arguments, just statements. Is it really that hard to find a line of reasoning and to actually analyze a little to be able to post some opinions based on a more factual foundation - rather than throwing knee jerk reactions around?

would of been nice if Steeleye Span got the same sort of positive reviews

Not all Metallica reviews have been positive :)