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#1461 Re: Guns N' Roses » Alice's take on Axl » 843 weeks ago
They are there to imitate something which they are not. As soon as this bunch comes up with better stuff than AFD, Lies or UYI, I will be the first to assume that they are great musicians and a great band. Until then they are the guys who aren't Slash. I've seen a lot of great cover bands, but that's not enough for me to be their fan.
I heard Ashba's stuff, he can play, but he's nothing more than one of the 1 million guitarists in LA. Even mentioning his name with Slash's in the same sentence would be ridiculous. He's the Richard Fortus 2010 of the band, who has a cool image (for some) and seems to be the 'secret weapon' as he hasn't done jack shit in the band, to prove otherwise.
#1462 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Slash and Myles on WRIF in Detroit » 843 weeks ago
http://www.mediafire.com/?hr761qufb3vqhxd
Download of the set... Check it out.
Simply amazing, just like GN'R in their heyday. That's what music is to me. Thanks a lot. 
#1463 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » MATT SORUM Talks DARLING STILETTOS, Future Of VELVET REVOLVER » 843 weeks ago
That song, Mutherfucka, or what it's called, really makes me hopeful about the prospect of another VR record. That had a killer riff, better than anything on Libertad. Fuck Scott, he nixed the 2 best songs off that album. 
#1464 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » MATT SORUM Talks DARLING STILETTOS, Future Of VELVET REVOLVER » 843 weeks ago
Corey Taylor is my bet.
#1465 Re: Guns N' Roses » Alice's take on Axl » 843 weeks ago
I'm with D. Slash's album has a lot of very interesting songs, although sometimes it would have needed more work to be A+. But I have 2 major problems with D's list: he forgot about Gotten and Mother Maria.
#1466 Re: Guns N' Roses » GUNS N' ROSES Belgrade Rider Revealed » 843 weeks ago
Lucky Buddha Beer
#1467 Re: Guns N' Roses » GUNS N' ROSES Belgrade Rider Revealed » 843 weeks ago
That actually sounds like quite a reasonable rider compared to other extravagant and ridiculous ones I have heard about from other artists.
Yeah, it's not bad from a rock star.
The only shocking thing is the all-black room, which is everything, but not inspiring to get on stage or do anything at all.
#1468 Re: The Sunset Strip » MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER » 843 weeks ago
He does have a good reason though. He was burnt out and as he said "needs to recharge the creative batteries" and well the last two or three DT albums have sounded, as Lars Ulrich would say, "stock".
Mike was right, the others were wrong, It's very sad that they continue without him, he was even more to DT than Bonham to Led Zep, as Portnoy was the leader in the band. The only hope is that they'll hire a non-metal drummer, and make different kind of music. Otherwise DT will be a joke.
#1469 The Sunset Strip » MIKE PORTNOY Quits DREAM THEATER » 843 weeks ago
- Mikkamakka
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Drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has released the following statement:
"I am about to write something I never imagined I'd ever write.
"After 25 years, I have decided to leave DREAM THEATER... the band I founded, led and truly loved for a quarter of a century.
"To many people this will come as a complete shock, and will also likely be misunderstood by some, but please believe me that it is not a hasty decision...it is something I have struggled with for the last year or so....
"After having had such amazing experiences playing with HAIL!, TRANSATLANTIC and AVENGED SEVENFOLD this past year, I have sadly come to the conclusion that I have recently had more fun and better personal relations with these other projects than I have for a while now in DREAM THEATER.
"Please don't misinterpret me, I love the DREAM THEATER guys dearly and have a long history, friendship and bond that runs incredibly deep with them... it's just that I think we are in serious need of a little break.
"DREAM THEATER was always my baby...and I nurtured that baby every single day and waking moment of my life since 1985... 24/7, 365... never taking time off from DREAM THEATER's never-ending responsibilites (even when the band was 'off' between cycles)... working overtime and way beyond the call of duty that most sane people ever would do for a band.
"But I've come to the conclusion that the DREAM THEATER machine was starting to burn me out...and I really needed a break from the band in order to save my relationship with the other members and keep my DREAM THEATER spirit hungry and inspired.
"We have been on an endless write/record/tour cycle for almost 20 years now (of which I have overseen EVERY aspect without a break) and while a few months apart from each other here and there over the years has been much needed and helpful, I honestly hoped the band could simply agree with me to taking a bit of a 'hiatus' to recharge our batteries and 'save me from ourselves'...
"Sadly, in discussing this with the guys, they determined they do not share my feelings and have decided to continue without me rather than take a breather... I even offered to do some occasional work throughout 2011 against my initial wishes, but it was not to be...
"While it truly hurts for me to even think of a DREAM THEATER without Mike Portnoy (hell, my father named the band!!), I do not want to stand in their way...so I have decided to sacrifice myself and simply leave the band so as to not hold them back against their wishes.
"Strangely enough, I just read an interview that I recently did that asked me about the future of DREAM THEATER and I talked about 'always following your heart and being true to yourself'... Sadly, I must say that at this particular moment, my heart is not with DREAM THEATER...and I would simply be 'going through the motions,' and would honestly NOT be true to myself if I stayed for the sake of obligation without taking the break I felt I needed.
"I wish the guys the best and hope the music and legacy we created together is enjoyed by fans for decades to come... I am proud of every album we made, every song we wrote and every show we played....
"I'm sorry to all the disappointed DREAM THEATER fans around the world... I really tried to salvage the situation and make it work... I honestly just wanted a break (not a split)... but happiness cannot be forced, it needs to come from within.
"You DREAM THEATER fans are the greatest fans in the world and as you all know, I have always busted my ass for you guys and I hope that you will stay with me on my future musical journey, wherever it may lead me.... (and as you all know my work ethic, there will surely be no shortage of future Mike Portnoy projects!)"
#1470 Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Slash to tour next year? » 843 weeks ago
- Mikkamakka
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Slash That was fun but I want to come back to Chicago & do the full show! Next year we'll be back. Iii|; ),
Slash Btw, the Latin America dates will be in March. Iii|; ),
(from Facebook)
It questions the validity of the VR reunion in October, that Matt mentioned some days ago.
