Metallica or Megadeth?

[bratfink]

I've had some epic punch-ups in that pub, even back when it was The Greyhound!

Ha Ha, we probably met then! I don't go back as far as the greyhound though.

They all bring a Transit full of stuff, plus assorted hangers-on. Result is the place is full, but they are playing exactly the same God-awful toss as everyone else there (even to the point of the same covers),to a room full of other bands, who couldn't really give a fuck.

It did get that way towards the end. When we played it was a 3 band set and most of the stuff I saw there was the same. There was an uncommonly large number of bullshit local bands there though. All played the same emo garbage and thought they were more hard done by than the last.

The Campbell annoyed me, always full of kids. Same with the Cross (although I hear it has changed again) and the Dog was possibly the worst.

[RacerX]

What about Overkill? Nobody ever says Overkill in the same breath as Exodus,

Any other Overkill fans out there?

GT, I know Toejam for one is a big Overkill fanboy.

[leftybob]

Metallica vs Megadeth

I'd say Metallica, Master of Puppets , And Liberty and Justice just are better togeather, than any two Megadeth put togeather. But by a nose.

[Tekky]

"And Liberty and Justice"??

[GodOfRhythm]

Love BOTH bands. Worship Friedman and worship Hetfield all the more.

Metallica's pre-St Anger stuff just flows and breathes much, much, much better. It is organic and just solid musicianship, firing on every fuckin cylinder.

Megadeth, all too often, sounds contrived and stale, on all levels (lyrics, arrangements, riffs,...)

And now the kicker, A LOT (if not most) of that awesome arranging and fluid composition in Metallica's stuff comes down to Lars Ulrich. You might not like him as a drummer or his drumming, in se, but goddamn does he know his music.

[horns666]

Wassup GOR!!,

I disagree. Like I've said before, Dave kept his finger on the pulse of who,what,where and when with the metal scene. He promotes top shelf TRUE metal bands/players with his Gigantour. His knowledge of Glen Drover and Chris Broderick is absolute proof of this. He knew who they where, liked their work and that's how he picks 'em. He's still in the know.

Lars WAS a devoted metahead, and was heavily influenced by his favorite bands that shaped the classic metallica songs we all love. He was a huge fan of Cirith Ungol, Diamonhead, Holocaust, Angelwitch, Slaughter (not the gay band), ...a active supporter of Kerrang and ect. He was a major tape trader back in the day..which was the lifeblood of the underground metal scene. His denim was covered with patches of his favorite bands. That was a big way other bands were promted and how he met James..Metallica was born. I'm really stating the obvious here (Heavy Metal parking lot). Things are a bit more convienent these days. No more "tape trading". Word of mouth is as fast as a click of the mouse. The Metallica camp completety lost touch with it's metal fanbase with their newfound success and direction. They happily and openly admitted that. Megadeth stayed the course, with the exception of "Risk" (perfect name). Which was a direct result of Metallica new radio friendly direction..much like many bands did during the mid to late 90's. Dokken, Lynch Mob, Dream Theater, Queensryche, Fates Warning, Ratt, Whitesnake, Judas Priest..yada yda ALL tried something and many flopped big time. Now it's safe to rock out gain which allows bands such as Winger, Night Ranger, (add guitar solo oriented band here) to do their thing again and actually draw a crowd.

That is why Megadeth will lead polls on guitar/metal forums..but we are few but the mainstream will dictate the rule. That's what what ate like Dave like a fuggin' cancer. "Metal"lica became bigger than ever when there was no metal scene. But Dave's has been keeping very busy, as Metallica will be busier than ever since they're..back home..so to speak. Some of their old fans are starting to come back..which is a good thing. Completley abandoning your style and fanbase to fit in what is popular seems a bit more "contrived" to me. If they evolved by going forward at that time , then why are they going backwards now. For me, Godsmack and Metallica started to sound like the same band..see whats I sayin'. That's not the case now because they..ummmm de-evolved...:think:

I don't like Death Magnetic enough to buy it, but if they stay on this path. They're gong to hone the skills once lost and prolly put out something I'll actually like next time around. They are trying..the effort is there and that is obvious in their live shows!

Someday Dave will open for Metallica. That's prolly not much of a stretch. It's a business, and buisness is good. Hey, Sammy and Dave did it a while back, Dave and Ed did it..who knew?

BTW, I used more popular bands as examples for easy consumption. If like Load era Metallica..I strongly suggest checking out AM I BLOOD..they're on youtube.

Man, I'm tired..

later,

Bill Z

[mottobur]

Megadeth and Kerry King

Megadeth stayed true to METAL while Metallica strayed away. Now Metallica is back...so who cares?

Here is a pic of Kerry King in 1984...with Megadeth!! He played the first five shows...

[Rsmacker]

Awww, how sweet, the BC Rich Gang.

[horns666]

"Megadeth stayed true to METAL while Metallica strayed away. Now Metallica is back...so who cares?"





Megadeth 8563.43%Metallica 4936.57%

[markD]

Here is a pic of Kerry King in 1984...with Megadeth!! He played the first five shows...

HAHAHAHAHAHA - they look silly...ALL standing with their legs spread, with tight jeans and white tennies....my bass play STILL dresses like ellefson....and he still looks doofy!!!! :ROTF:

i wonder how long it took them to set up all those cabs and the drum kit to play a 30-45 minute show.....was it worth it dave? was it worth it? (spoken like an elderly scholar smoking a pipe, reclining with his eyes closed)

[Accept2]

Metallica by far. I could never get past the Kermit The Frog vocals of Megadeth...........

[SEEGERMANY]

Metallica by far. I could never get past the Kermit The Frog vocals of Megadeth...........

All it takes is one listen to Train of Consequences "live" and you'll want to eat a bullet!

[horns666]

All it takes is one listen to Train of Consequences "live" and you'll want to eat a bullet!

Really? ..I like it..

I can actually hear the bass on this..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFR5WylNrxI

[leftybob]

re: axes

Megadeth stayed true to METAL while Metallica strayed away. Now Metallica is back...so who cares?

Here is a pic of Kerry King in 1984...with Megadeth!! He played the first five shows...

OMG dude how many guitars do you have ? Sh****. You a Stern Junkie too ?

[leftybob]

re: vs

You could always forget about Metal/Mega and listen to a good band like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYqHWPyPT60