Ian Billen wrote on Sep 22
nd, 2008 at 9:36pm:
In Response to sweetcharmedlife:
Before everyone gets carried away bashing Metallica. Comapring them with the Stones is like comparing Apples and Goats.Huh? Exactly. Totally different bands. I really don't care how big a prick Lars is. I enjoy Metallica's music. Before everyone rewrites history. Have the Stones always been princes among men?
-No. That is what made them The Stones
Have they always had kind things to say about other bands.
-No. But they could back it up. Who could touch them in terms of Legendary status or longevity and who has conjured up the entire "bad boy" image that Metallica rides on? The Rolling Stones. This is why you leave well enough alone.
Have their business practices been beyond reproach?
-No but they didn't go totaly public with it or on any sort of campaign thus , turning off tons of their fans and the world.
Give Metallica credit for being willing to open 2 shows for the Stones in their own home town.(and helping sell out both shows).
-Credit for being an opening act? Credit for finally getting the chance for opening for The Stones in which they always wanted to do? Not for anything but The Stones do not need anyone to help them sell tickets. What type of credit?
Maybe Lars is the one who should be giving the "credit"...instead of taking it away....
Ian
Ok, here we go. Never let the facts get in the way of the truth. First let me say. the Stones are absolutely my favorite band and I am nothing more than a casual Metallica fan. But,let's deal with my version of the facts:
-No. That is what made them The Stones
Easy cop out. Lot's of Rock stars are assholes.
- No. But they could back it up. Who could touch them in terms of Legendary status or longevity and who has conjured up the entire "bad boy" image that Metallica rides on? The Rolling Stones. This is why you leave well enough alone.
Not many can match the Stones legendary status. That's not the issue. I don't think Metallica is trying to live up to any type of "image". Just being a solid hard working band who will go down as perhaps the most legendary heavy metal band ever. Their commercial succes certainly speaks for itself. As for needing a band psycholgist. Tell me the Stones could'nt use one. How's Ronnie Wood doing these days?
-No but they didn't go totaly public with it or on any sort of campaign thus , turning off tons of their fans and the world.
The Stones are one of the most public bands in the world. Are you telling me the Mick/Keith feuds haven't been public over the years. Big deal Metallica made a movie about it. Ever seen Gimmie Shelter? Remember AC. Ever got an E-Mail fropm RS.Com.
-Credit for being an opening act? Credit for finally getting the chance for opening for The Stones in which they always wanted to do? Not for anything but The Stones do not need anyone to help them sell tickets. What type of credit?
Maybe Lars is the one who should be giving the "credit"...instead of taking it away....
Didn't see any tarps in San Francisco. Saw them in Oakland when Van Morrison opened.