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Ricochet
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 07:19 | ||
I don't care.
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Angelo
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 07:34 | ||
Perhaps quite a few people did. Metallica was not allowed a few years ago, because sentiments such as expressed in this thread would've been even stronger than they are now. Now, the site has build up a reputation, and we have a properly written motivation for putting Metallica in prog-related. That's what happened. Nothing more, nothing less. |
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ISKC Rock Radio
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Certif1ed
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 07:43 | ||
Actually, no - without Metallica's influence, bands like Dream Theater would probably never have appeared.
Again, actually, no. I do not believe it.
I'm a qualified singing teacher, if you really want the full argument.
Yes, he does - I found an article recently (and posted the link in the other thread) in which Portnoy paid homage to Metallica saying what I said above - that Dream Theater essentially did the same thing musically as Metallica (and Iron Maiden), but with added twiddly bits. It's not a business ploy at all - it's the foundation of their career, and I'm not saying that's a bad thing - everyone has to start somewhere.
Obviously, I'm not quoting - but that is the essence of what he said.
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The important thing is not to stop questioning.
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progrules
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 14 2007 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 958 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 08:04 | ||
I voted the middle option. On one hand I don't understand it on the other .... It will finally stop the pleading by the many fans that obviously visit PA ! And I'm a bit of a fan myself but not unconditionally. I just love their best albums and songs (late eighties, early nineties).
What surprises me is that a year or so ago their inclusion was unthinkable and now they're here anyway.
Does this prove the flexibility of our collaborators (or the owner) ? Or is this simply fluctuating opinion ?
This is not a heavy complaint by me I'm just flabbergasted.
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A day without prog is a wasted day
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rogerthat
Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2006 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 9869 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 08:22 | ||
I have always had my doubts about whether prog metal ought to be on this website, just my little opinion, it may not be valid to you and that's perfectly understandable. Since prog metal is very much on the archives and a wide variety of bands have been covered in this umbrella, it is only fair that Metallica should be included for their sheer influence on metal, including prog-metal. So, I say it is a great inclusion.
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johnobvious
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 11 2006 Location: Nebraska Status: Offline Points: 1361 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 09:37 | ||
Not prog, should not be here, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it. I got enough problems without worrying about something so trivial. I think I'll go check my 401(k).
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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MikeEnRegalia
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Online Points: 21138 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 09:51 | ||
On Ayreon's The Human Equation he always uses his clean voice ... I think it worked very well. But one thing is clear ... no matter what Mike Portnoy wants, James L. will never sound like James H. in his old days ... but sadly the same applies to the new James H.. |
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Certif1ed
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 10:22 | ||
^I tried to stress that I wasn't passing a personal opinion on his voice good or bad - but that "one of the greatest natural singing voices" is not accurate.
Clearly people like it, so it can't be bad.
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The important thing is not to stop questioning.
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Yorkie X
Forum Senior Member Joined: July 04 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1049 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 11:11 | ||
^^ opinion
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Yorkie X
Forum Senior Member Joined: July 04 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1049 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 11:14 | ||
Edited by Yorkie X - October 14 2008 at 11:23 |
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MikeEnRegalia
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Online Points: 21138 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 11:18 | ||
^^^ why is it not accurate - "one of the greatest" could also mean "one of the greatest 10000".
In order to stay on topic: I think that in any case he's a better singer than Hetfield , and has a better voice. Edited by MikeEnRegalia - October 14 2008 at 11:23 |
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MikeEnRegalia
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Online Points: 21138 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 11:25 | ||
I'm clearly Abnormal. BTW: I even purchased the new Pathosray album ... I really liked it. |
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Angelo
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 07 2006 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 13244 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 12:08 | ||
Maybe, just maybe, it would help to read before you write. The answer to your question is a few posts above it.... |
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ISKC Rock Radio
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Avantgardehead
Forum Senior Member Joined: December 29 2006 Location: Dublin, OH, USA Status: Offline Points: 1170 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 12:54 | ||
Booooooooooooring!! I'd rather make jokes like "Music Archives" or my favorite "My Favorite Bands Archive" or something to that extent. Since the majority was ignored and the band was added anyway, the only thing I can do is find ways to entertain myself be it writing reviews for all 450 of their horrible albums or drawing very hateful and dadaist pictures of what I perceive Metallica fans to look like. It's just the way I work! |
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http://www.last.fm/user/Avantgardian
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micky
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 13:02 | ||
yeah... there is something to be said for keeping the site on it's toes and not having a boring stagnant site
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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Padraic
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Posted: October 14 2008 at 13:04 | ||
Whether a band is or is not here has precisely zero effect on my enjoyment of this site.
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Failcore
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 27 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4625 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 13:31 | ||
Hahahaha! This made my day. |
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Angelo
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 07 2006 Location: Italy Status: Offline Points: 13244 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 13:33 | ||
Don't give away our intentions, Micky - how would you feel if we spoiled your wedding surprise in that manner/? |
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ISKC Rock Radio
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Norbert
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 20 2005 Location: Hungary Status: Offline Points: 2506 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 13:55 | ||
I actually have nothing against their music, really like them between 1984-88, but I feel that they are too famous, trendy and "cool" for a Progressive Rock site.
Death Magnetic has already 7 reviews, ratings, and the really painful St Anger has already 5. People bother with them more, than some "real" prog bands. |
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topofsm
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 17 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Status: Offline Points: 1698 |
Posted: October 14 2008 at 15:42 | ||
Me? I'm glad Metallica's here. They definetely pushed the boundaries. The only reason anybody should be unhappy about them being here is their boring material, when Bob Rock dumbed them down.
Does anybody remember some Bob Rock quote where he said something along the lines of "I liked Metallica's riffs and stuff, but I think it would be better for them to focus on one riff for an entire song than go off in different directions". They were being very progressive and developing their sound, but then they got kind of boring. I think they were pretty darn progressive (in the progressive sense, not the prog sense).
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