Gregory Clark22 said:With all this electronic stuff going on, I feel like traditional bands don't even really have a purpose anymore...👎
Wrong! All this electronic gear just gives "traditional" bands more ways to actually beef up their sound. Electronic music isn't some magic fix for everything. Just look at the mess HAL 9000 put together.😬 👋
stormyviper11 said:Uh... it wasn't on any of the standard albums. From what I can gather—though I don't recognize the track itself—it sounds like it dates right back to that window when Paul Newton was leaving the band and Gary Thain was stepping in. So, honestly, it could be either one.
For what it's worth, I've got that one tucked away as a bonus track on Demons & Wizards.
boldeagle3 said:Look at all this negativity and gloom! He burned out once, sure, but think about how many shows they’ve played and how much pyrotechnics they’ve burned through since then...
He burned out once and couldn't play for three months, and he still showed up for countless more gigs after that. There’s even a shot in the Reload booklet where he’s standing on stage clutching his eyes, looking pretty rough himself.😁
I’m not trying to be a jerk. I just want James to stay alive, healthy, and as sober as humanly possible. Wishing him nothing but luck and good health, you know? Just keep the beat going... 🙂
I just hope James Hetfield doesn't burn himself out again. Or if he’s planning on going out in flames, he should at least wait until the end of the set.🙄
Check out the big band from the national public radio station. It’s wild how they all click so well together, and honestly, their music actually holds up too.😬
Michael Mitchell said:A Roland drum machine, two Akai samplers, a Korg MS2000, and some miserable bassist playing a generic bass—though they’ll definitely need a Bass Microsynth. That's the whole "band" right there. Just one guy and his gear.
"With a mouse in your hand you need no people in a band!" by The Velvet Underground
The guy’s been everywhere, playing with everyone from Donna Summer to Sisters of Mercy. He’s just one of those versatile musicians who always seems to find a way to fit in perfectly.😉
velvetbadger82 said:Vocals - Ian Stuart (Skrewdriver), but only on that first record before all that Nazi country-rock nonsense kicked in. Guitar - Mick Jones (The Clash) Bass - Matt Freeman (Rancid) Drums... honestly, no clue.
Just throw a Roland on the drums. I hear they're decent enough.😁
If you could pull the strings and put together your own dream lineup, who’s making the cut and what are they playing?
For example, here’s my take: Rhythm - John Frusciante Lead - Buck Dharma (BOC) Bass - that guy from Uriah Heep—can't recall his name and I'm not sure if he's even still with us, but the man is a legend Drummer - Mike Portnoy🙂 Keys - Jon Lord Vocals - Cedric from Mars Volta
I have zero clue how that would actually sound, but it’d definitely be worth a listen, regardless.
And yeah, deceased legends are fair game, obviously.
It would be pretty legendary if they had BRMC opening for Metallica. And honestly, with how much of a showman Lenny Kravitz is, he could probably carry the whole damn concert on his own. I really hope they don't cancel this thing. I’m not exactly in a position to eat the cost of the ticket.
Look, I couldn't care less if they crash and burn whenever they feel like it. It's just that they don't exactly project that "I love football and drive a white Ford F-150 with a KKK sticker on the bumper" kind of vibe I'm used to.