But others do it too. It’s hard for me to envision anything LESS metal.
Individual band members milling around on stage after the lights come on tossing drum sticks or guitar picks is okay. But the formal, and oh so contrived, arm in arm hugging group bow is just the cringeworthy cherry on top of the mom rock sundae.
Just tell everyone to drive home safely and get it over with.
It’s an old show business tradition, derived from the theatre and vaudeville. No problem with it at all. I’d say more rock/metal bands do it than not. Usually it’s a good photo op too.
When they stand with their backs to the audience so someone can take a photo or film to show how the big the audience is, that's when it gets stupid. Especially if the audience isn't that big to start with.
KISS stopped doing it by the '80s. Then brought it back for the reunion tour. You know, because it's part of the show.
skunklovestiger wrote:
A comment like this needs a really useless piece of shit. Well maybe you are used to get fucked by your mother in the basement. It would be better if somebody just kills you useless asshole. Just killl yourself shithead.
WOLF wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:37 am
It’s an old show business tradition, derived from the theatre and vaudeville.
That’s exactly my point… it’s reminiscent of theater and vaudeville… fairy shows.
For my money it has no place in hard rock and metal. This space is supposed to be unsophisticated and anti-establishment.
I understand where you’re coming from, but tickets for >$100 and more sound & lighting cues than a Broadway production already takes out most of the ‘metal’
What's stupid is the encore crap. We all know you didn't play your biggest hit. We all know you're coming back out to do so. Just skip the bullshit and we can all go home earlier.
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I hunt with a handgun.
pieceofme wrote:
Yeah, Mojo is a lot of peoples favourite!
Spongie wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:34 am
Looking at you “GNR”.
But others do it too. It’s hard for me to envision anything LESS metal.
Individual band members milling around on stage after the lights come on tossing drum sticks or guitar picks is okay. But the formal, and oh so contrived, arm in arm hugging group bow is just the cringeworthy cherry on top of the mom rock sundae.
Just tell everyone to drive home safely and get it over with.
Was GNR ever “Metal?”
Besides, they had brought out keys, a horn section, chicks singing backup and covered Bob Dylan reggae style by 1992. That’s all way more unmetal than taking a f*cking bow.
Spongie wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:34 am
Looking at you “GNR”.
Spongie wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:53 am
For my money it has no place in hard rock and metal. This space is supposed to be unsophisticated and anti-establishment.
Axl Rose will be a senior citizen four years. In the next 6-7 years, the rest of the original members will be as well.
You're required to start a petition to share your disappointment so the band's know and will change this shocking behavior.
Metal Mike started one for the Motley '94 Box Set, and look at the impact it's made. Just get 100,000 signatures and you'll have Axl's attention... no problem!
Spongie wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:34 am
Looking at you “GNR”.
But others do it too. It’s hard for me to envision anything LESS metal.
Individual band members milling around on stage after the lights come on tossing drum sticks or guitar picks is okay. But the formal, and oh so contrived, arm in arm hugging group bow is just the cringeworthy cherry on top of the mom rock sundae.
Just tell everyone to drive home safely and get it over with.
I like it. Ghost does it also
RockSkar wrote:
Patton could sing anything that those other singers have ever sang. But none of them could sing Patton's catalog.
Itwalksamongus wrote:
Dude - did you, like, just get ass-fucked by Patton or something? You're really off the hook here.
WOLF wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:37 am
It’s an old show business tradition, derived from the theatre and vaudeville. No problem with it at all. I’d say more rock/metal bands do it than not. Usually it’s a good photo op too.
Yep. From drum riser from roadie taking shot for IG and other social media.
I’m completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. These two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death.
George Carlin - Modern Philosopher
