80's hair metal... - Page 2

*Dr. Doom* · 08-26-2003, 03:43 PM

ooooh, that's rich.

**Barkworm** · 08-26-2003, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

Eairly Alice in Chains counts, right?

How could I forget about this stuff?

*sings* I'm the queeeeeeeeeeen, queen of the rodeo!

~~Reznorite420~~ · 08-26-2003, 05:21 PM

Oh yeah, forgot Quet Riot and Motely Crue

~~Reznorite420~~ · 08-26-2003, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I'd take either band over Linkin Park or Disturbed any day.

Old geezer

Oh, what am I saying? I like 'em all...

~~Leo656~~ · 08-26-2003, 06:44 PM

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Old geezer

Damn right! Back in my day, bands actually played their own instruments! AND wrote their own songs! And they didn't complain once about how their crooked record company execs ripped them off! And whenever they buckled under the stress of touring, banging groupies and doing mountains of cocaine, they didn't go to rehab, they just beat up some fans/photographers/journalists and drank enough cheap liquor to sterilize an elephant.

And back in MY day, MTV actually played VIDEOS! And we never complained when they played Bon Jovi! We were too busy shredding our jeans and sewing patches on our jackets and teasing our hair and matching the laces in our hightop sneakers to the bandanas we tied around our wrists to give a damn! And we didn't have a freak like Christina Aguilera runnin' around with the ass of her trousers cut out... we had David Lee Roth to do that! And HE could actually SING, although who wears more makeup is still sort of a mystery. And Flock of Seagulls? Duran Duran? Geniuses! Kids like Justin Timberlake wouldn't have a prayer back in my day... to get airplay back then, you hadda have long hair, be uglier'n sin, and be able to dance around in spandex while chicks threw their panties at you because even though you were an ugly rich cross-dresser, you were a famous ugly rich cross-dresser. Justin, go home and wait until your voice breaks before you try and claim that you're a performer.

And Eminem... what's with this guy? I tell ya, this reminds me of how back in the day, I hadda find one thousand brown M&Ms to fill a brandy glass, or Ozzy wouldn't go on stage that night... so, luckily, I managed to find this little sweet shop on the edge of town. So, we get to the shop, and it's closed. Luckily, I was abe to sneak in through a back window, but inside, I find the shopkeeper, his son, and a great big white bengal tiger, right. Now, the tiger I was able to take care of with a can of mace, but the shopkeeper and his son was a different story altogether. I had to beat them to death with their own shoes..........

Uh... right... anyway... uh... so THAT's the way it was, and we LIKED IT!

~~Reznorite420~~ · 08-26-2003, 07:58 PM

You saying David Draiman (Disturbed) doesn't play his own stuff?

Not that I'm complaining...I'm nowhere near a mainstream kind of guy. Yet another thing that proves you and I can get along just fine

It's the stuff you described that makes me wish I wasn't BORN in the 80s, but actually LIVED it...

Simply put, the reasons you stated above are the main reasons why I got hooked on NIN: Trent does mostly his own work (though there are some who argue that he can do a better job, I don't) if not all his own work: production, instrumentation, mixing, lyrics, singing, the whole nine yards...

Which is also the reason I gear more towards the 80s rock (Van Halen, anyone?)

High five! Let the 80s live on!

*That Matt Guy* · 08-26-2003, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

And we didn't have a freak like Christina Aguilera runnin' around with the ass of her trousers cut out... we had David Lee Roth to do that!

And with that statement, it's obvious the times were truly better... or is do I mean creepier?

**GK Punk** · 08-27-2003, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwgtrunks

Eairly Alice in Chains counts, right?

How could I forget about this stuff?

*sings* I'm the queeeeeeeeeeen, queen of the rodeo!

BWAHAHHAHAHHA You kick SOOOO MUch ass for making a reference to that song!!!! "So Cowboy you want to fight? I AINT NO WIMP! I scratch and bite!"

Megadeth, and Metallica are actually Thrash, not "hair" metal. Leo Covered the hair metal bit!

I really like Queensryche and Motley Crue, and Skid Row. (WE ARE THE YOUTH GONE WILD!*ahem*)

*Dr. Doom* · 08-27-2003, 12:23 AM

Who's to say what's what anymore?

DOOM IS!!!!

**GK Punk** · 08-27-2003, 12:25 AM

Well, in the 80's Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, anthrax, Voivod etc where all Kings of Thrash. They actually invented this style of metal.

(Go read the Aug 2003 issue of Guitar World for more info on thrash. it has a reeally good Article on it)

*Dr. Doom* · 08-27-2003, 12:26 AM

I'm incredibly familiar with thrash, thank you very much.

**GK Punk** · 08-27-2003, 12:28 AM

Well, most people now days aren't so how am I to know.

*Dr. Doom* · 08-27-2003, 12:32 AM

by reading my mind! Ooooooooooooooooo!

**GK Punk** · 08-27-2003, 12:35 AM

If I could read minds, I'd be rich!

**HorseTechie** · 08-27-2003, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Most of these bands don't really strike me as "hair-metal"... in fact, I know for a fact that Metallica, Megadeth, Nirvana and Guns N Roses would all be pissed beyond belief at being labelled "hair metal bands". I love all of those bands (GNR particularly), but "hair bands" usually lean towards the glam, lipstick-and-hairspray side of things. Motley Crue, Poison, Bon Jovi, Winger, Faster Pussycat, Cinderella... those are hair bands. And while Axl did wear hairspray and makeup in the "Welcome to the Jungle" video, he swore he'd never do that again, so GNR definitely doesn't qualify.

So out of those criteria, I'd say my favorite hair band would be Bon Jovi, followed closely by Poison. GNR is my favorite band of all time though.

Oh right, so 'hair metal' is kind of like glam metal with all the make up, hairspray and stuff eg: Motley Crue.
Not just being hairy.
Hmm, in that case... I'm not sure I actually *do* like a hair metal band...
unless the Manic Street Preachers are included? I choose them, then.

Really.. wow. I guess I too am not a hair metal fan then. I did like Bon Jovi for his brief bit on the Young Gun movies. Before and after that, ugh. The rest listed do nothing for me. Especially Motley Crue. They remind me tooooo much of my disgusting ex-boyfriend, who worshiped them.

Oh wait... does Queensryche count then? I do like them.

And Queen, what about Queen?

~~Leo656~~ · 08-27-2003, 03:20 PM

Bon Jovi is godlike no matter what he does. Well... 7800 Farenheit was KINDA weak, but aside from that he has a flawless track record. Go check out the "These Days" album... it's about time somebody besides me did. (I dunno why that was their lowest-selling album ever, I thought it was one of the better Bon Jovi albums)

Motley Crue are decent, I don't count them as one of my favorites but they have some good songs, some great songs and a lot of decent to "eh" songs. "Kickstart My Heart" is still one of the greatest songs ever. EVER.

Poison - Gods, and that's all there is to say about that.

Queensrych I think came along a bit late to be "hair metal".

Queen were more of a force of nature than a "hair band". I don't think they really count either. They're just awesome is all.

Psycrow · 08-27-2003, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

Bon Jovi is godlike no matter what he does. Well... 7800 Farenheit was KINDA weak, but aside from that he has a flawless track record. Go check out the "These Days" album... it's about time somebody besides me did. (I dunno why that was their lowest-selling album ever, I thought it was one of the better Bon Jovi albums)

"These Days" is their most emotional track by far. In fact, many Bon Jovi die-hards consider that their best album, even though sales say otherwise.

And Leo656, I'm so disappointed that you labelled Bon Jovi as "he". It's "they"!!!

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Motley Crue are decent, I don't count them as one of my favorites but they have some good songs, some great songs and a lot of decent to "eh" songs. "Kickstart My Heart" is still one of the greatest songs ever. EVER.

Yes, "Kickstart My Heart" hauls ass. I like "Too Young To Fall In Love" and "Girls, Girls, Girls" as well.

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Queen were more of a force of nature than a "hair band". I don't think they really count either. They're just awesome is all.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is probably one of the best songs ever.

My favourite hair metal band, in fact, my favourite band, is Bon Jovi.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-27-2003, 08:55 PM

"Bon Jovi" can refer to either the band as a whole, or Jon (as in "Blaze of Glory" and "Destination Anywhere") by himself. Personally.... I only worship John (and to a lesser extent, Ritchie) and could care less about the others.

B'sides, the guy lives like a half hour away from me... we get to refer to him and his band however we please over here in Joisey.

And I swear, "These Days" is probably second ONLY to "Blaze of Glory" on my list of most-listened to Bon Jovi albums. I own all of them, except the live albums and the now apparently hard to find "Jon Bongiovi: The Power Station Years" album of pre-fame JB material. Hm, I think I'll rank the albums in order from most to least favorite:

1: Blaze of Glory
2: These Days
3: Slippery When Wet
4: Keep the Faith
5: New Jersey
6: CrossRoad
7: Destination Anywhere
8: Crush
9: Bon Jovi
10: Bounce
11: 7800 Farenheit

I'd also list Bon Jovi as one of my very favorite bands of all time.

**Barkworm** · 08-28-2003, 12:25 AM

I own "Crossroads" and the "Real Life"-single. Without a doubt they have some good songs but in general their music has too much "everything's nice"-feeling.
When I got really tired of Bon Jovi was when one of my best pals (who used to be a Bon Jovi-fanatic) always tried to convince me that they are the best band alive. For me who loves Pearl Jam, AiC and others this got very annoying soon. One time when he was at my home, I was listening to Metallica's black album, then played Bon Jovi's Crossroads (just to make him happy) and he said: "See? Isn't that a lot better than "Enter Sandman"?"
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

~~Leo656~~ · 08-28-2003, 12:27 AM

LoL Gosh... Metallica or Bon Jovi.... that all boils down to my mood really... I couldn't put one in front of the other...

08-26-2003, 03:43 PM	#21
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	ooooh, that's rich. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

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08-27-2003, 12:26 AM	#31
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	I'm incredibly familiar with thrash, thank you very much. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

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08-28-2003, 12:25 AM	#39
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,757	I own "Crossroads" and the "Real Life"-single. Without a doubt they have some good songs but in general their music has too much "everything's nice"-feeling. When I got really tired of Bon Jovi was when one of my best pals (who used to be a Bon Jovi-fanatic) always tried to convince me that they are the best band alive. For me who loves Pearl Jam, AiC and others this got very annoying soon. One time when he was at my home, I was listening to Metallica's black album, then played Bon Jovi's Crossroads (just to make him happy) and he said: "See? Isn't that a lot better than "Enter Sandman"?" NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! __________________ Make ****, not kill!

08-26-2003, 05:21 PM	#23
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	Oh yeah, forgot Quet Riot and Motely Crue

08-26-2003, 07:58 PM	#26
~~Reznorite420~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,851	You saying David Draiman (Disturbed) doesn't play his own stuff? Not that I'm complaining...I'm nowhere near a mainstream kind of guy. Yet another thing that proves you and I can get along just fine It's the stuff you described that makes me wish I wasn't BORN in the 80s, but actually LIVED it... Simply put, the reasons you stated above are the main reasons why I got hooked on NIN: Trent does mostly his own work (though there are some who argue that he can do a better job, I don't) if not all his own work: production, instrumentation, mixing, lyrics, singing, the whole nine yards... Which is also the reason I gear more towards the 80s rock (Van Halen, anyone?) High five! Let the 80s live on!

08-27-2003, 12:25 AM	#30
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Well, in the 80's Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, anthrax, Voivod etc where all Kings of Thrash. They actually invented this style of metal. (Go read the Aug 2003 issue of Guitar World for more info on thrash. it has a reeally good Article on it)

08-27-2003, 12:28 AM	#32
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Well, most people now days aren't so how am I to know.

08-27-2003, 12:35 AM	#34
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	If I could read minds, I'd be rich!

08-27-2003, 03:20 PM	#36
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Bon Jovi is godlike no matter what he does. Well... 7800 Farenheit was KINDA weak, but aside from that he has a flawless track record. Go check out the "These Days" album... it's about time somebody besides me did. (I dunno why that was their lowest-selling album ever, I thought it was one of the better Bon Jovi albums) Motley Crue are decent, I don't count them as one of my favorites but they have some good songs, some great songs and a lot of decent to "eh" songs. "Kickstart My Heart" is still one of the greatest songs ever. EVER. Poison - Gods, and that's all there is to say about that. Queensrych I think came along a bit late to be "hair metal". Queen were more of a force of nature than a "hair band". I don't think they really count either. They're just awesome is all.

08-27-2003, 08:55 PM	#38
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	"Bon Jovi" can refer to either the band as a whole, or Jon (as in "Blaze of Glory" and "Destination Anywhere") by himself. Personally.... I only worship John (and to a lesser extent, Ritchie) and could care less about the others. B'sides, the guy lives like a half hour away from me... we get to refer to him and his band however we please over here in Joisey. And I swear, "These Days" is probably second ONLY to "Blaze of Glory" on my list of most-listened to Bon Jovi albums. I own all of them, except the live albums and the now apparently hard to find "Jon Bongiovi: The Power Station Years" album of pre-fame JB material. Hm, I think I'll rank the albums in order from most to least favorite: 1: Blaze of Glory 2: These Days 3: Slippery When Wet 4: Keep the Faith 5: New Jersey 6: CrossRoad 7: Destination Anywhere 8: Crush 9: Bon Jovi 10: Bounce 11: 7800 Farenheit I'd also list Bon Jovi as one of my very favorite bands of all time.

08-28-2003, 12:27 AM	#40
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	LoL Gosh... Metallica or Bon Jovi.... that all boils down to my mood really... I couldn't put one in front of the other...