Posts by Brandon Myers

quietwalker17 said:1. Tony never had Axis sympathizers at his concerts. This whole thing is just a provocation. It isn't funny to mock the dead, no matter how much you might despise them.

2. He didn't quote you, so you can't claim this was aimed at you.

Now, if Axis supporters are gathering at a Thompson concert (and we all know there are some at every single one), then it’s only logical that they are gravitating toward a certain figure—an icon, so to speak. They are uniquely present at Thompson's shows. Isn't that strange?
Thompson can say a billion times over that he isn't one of them, but the crowd at his concerts speaks volumes!

But what does Thompson have to do with any of that? Why should he care about the political leanings of his audience? If he isn't contributing to it, then it's not on him. Those are private matters, I suppose.

goldenheron25 said:Obviously, Tony actually has an ear for music and a decent voice, whereas Thompson just grunts like a mule. Tony isn't some extremist either; you won't hear any hateful shouting at his shows, and he’s never sung anything glorifying crimes. You don't see people wearing political symbols or weird props at a Tony concert. While Thompson throws money at churches, Tony focuses on actual Humanitarian Work. Besides, Thompson's crowds are mostly just uneducated rubes...

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Well, Tony doesn't have an ear or a voice since he's passed away. I think Thompson has a vocal style that actually fits his music. Based on those vocal comparisons you're making, are all these other singers just chickens to you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sam5omG0v0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvoeeq-BH4w

goldenheron25 said:Obviously, Tony actually has an ear for music and a decent voice, whereas Thompson just grunts like a mule. Tony isn't some extremist either; you won't hear any hateful shouting at his shows, and he’s never sung anything glorifying crimes. You don't see people wearing political symbols or weird props at a Tony concert. While Thompson throws money at churches, Tony focuses on actual Humanitarian Work. Besides, Thompson's crowds are mostly just uneducated rubes...

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Why is there always this pressure to distance yourself from the Axis Powers and extremism?

It’s honestly nonsense. When did I ever claim to support that stuff? I never did. I don't have any connection to that kind of ideology whatsoever.

goldenheron25 said:Obviously, Tony actually has an ear for music and a decent voice, whereas Thompson just grunts like a mule. Tony isn't some extremist either; you won't hear any hateful shouting at his shows, and he’s never sung anything glorifying crimes. You don't see people wearing political symbols or weird props at a Tony concert. While Thompson throws money at churches, Tony focuses on actual Humanitarian Work. Besides, Thompson's crowds are mostly just uneducated rubes...

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Tony is gone, so maybe you could say there weren't any chants at Tony's concerts? 😉 There aren't any at Thompson's either.

Tony never sang songs glorifying crimes, people don't wear extremist gear at Tony's shows, Thompson gives money to the church while Tony does Humanitarian Work, and Thompson's concerts just attract uneducated crowds.

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They've really crossed the line over the last few months. Ever since they started airing those edited clips on CBS that misrepresent me with inaccurate reporting, the editors have been sending out provocateurs. They wear fascist symbols, give Nazi salutes, downplay our crowd sizes, and basically just thrive on targeting us. We finally decided enough is enough—we're done dealing with them.

I condemn every crime, no matter who commits it. The haters just want to create more division and twist our history. The facts are right there, and hopefully, historians can look at those facts and find the actual truth.

izvor

Humanitarian Work:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thompso...anitarian_work

Look, my sources go back to 2008, and if yours are from 2005, then I guess it doesn't really matter who people end up believing. But honestly, hearing someone insist that Thompson didn't distance himself from certain things or claim he never condemned specific issues... it just really gets under my skin. ☕

Anyway, take care.

dregnfors 🤣🤣

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btw why does everyone say power metal is the fastest subgenre out there?
I mean, there’s plenty of stuff that’s way faster, especially when you listen to New Breed

I think I'll pass on this one...
this seems more like something for the older crowd 😬

Drew Brooks8 said:Look, you don't know me, and honestly? I couldn't care less what you think of me. OK?
And you actually like that fascist salute? Seriously?🙄🙄🙄

Honestly, I’m right there with all you Thompson fans. Fascist greetings. Is that really how it is? Is that what the kids want these days?🙄Look, we're talking about our kids here—and I don't mean just a few teenagers. We're talking about hundreds of them. This isn't just some typical teenage rebellion; these kids have left the house wearing fascist uniforms...
Something else just fascinates me. MPT actually has this knack for pulling massive crowds together. I mean, if they had any sense, how could they not use that influence? They should just say, "Listen up..."Kids, put your hands down. We aren't fascists!
Why doesn't he just ban them? Why not go on record and tell everyone that at his concert, they should... They just can't. Wearing Ustase uniforms???

Teenage rebellion is happening everywhere—here in the States, in Canada, in Canada—but you don't see kids out there greeting each other with fascist salutes. Not anywhere.

Would you really want your kid to be one of these people, standing there raising their hand just like Hitler?

Are you all actually aware that this younger generation is completely misidentifying themselves?

Are you actually aware that this kind of labeling is going to have massive repercussions for society?

Are you even aware that your society is split right down the middle—dividing people into "true Americans" and everyone else?

Are you guys even aware that MPT has a direct—or at least an indirect—influence on this kind of behavior? No. You seriously aren't.
That’s entirely your own problem. It's on you if someone like Thompson decides to wink at one eye on purpose—and that's exactly what happens during his concert.

And in the end, what’s actually your problem? Why does it bother you so much that I’m just stating my opinion? Am I suddenly "unfit" or "difficult" just because I have a different take? Is that how it works now? Or what?

Just sit down. Thompson's songs speak for themselves, so interpret them however you want, but start with this one because it's always played at the shows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjIVr...eature=related

Take care.

Brian Doyle6 said:

David Rogers18, why are you acting like such a genius all of a sudden?🙄 What does it have to do with who Ceca went to a funeral for? Do you even understand what a message is, or are you actually capable of telling the difference between a message from Tose and one from Thompson?!?
Those Thompson concerts are basically rallies for narrow-minded nationalists, and what does that have to do with Tose's shows? Even if Tose had rubbed elbows with Karr, he wasn't representing some political ideology. Don't play dumb; you know exactly what Thompson stands for. And surely you aren't stupid enough to miss how he simply used that ideology for commercial gain—if it were just about the music, he'd probably only have 8% of his current crowd.
Honestly, I truly believe at least 50% of his fans think he's just singing about patriotism 🤣 But whatever, it's hard to argue with someone who's either clueless or just letting their primitive instincts run the show.
David Rogers18, why are you acting like such a genius all of a sudden?🙄 What does it have to do with who Ceca went to a funeral for? Do you even understand what a message is, or are you actually capable of telling the difference between a message from Tose and one from Thompson?!?
Those Thompson concerts are basically rallies for narrow-minded nationalists, and what does that have to do with Tose's shows? Even if Tose had rubbed elbows with Karr, he wasn't representing some political ideology. Don't play dumb; you know exactly what Thompson stands for. And surely you aren't stupid enough to miss how he simply used that ideology for commercial gain—if it were just about the music, he'd probably only have 8% of his current crowd.
Honestly, I truly believe at least 50% of his fans think he's just singing about patriotism 🤣 But whatever, it's hard to argue with someone who's either clueless or just letting their primitive instincts run the show.
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Zachary Kelly4 said:I'm not saying he’s blameless, but you can't pin the stupidity of the idiots crowding his shows on him. And honestly, I don't think lyrics like "Za dom spremni" or "bitter grass" are what trigger this nationalist frenzy. Back during the Homeland War, a whole bunch of different singers and bands were churning out stuff just like that. For example, Golden Ducat put out an entire CD full of those kinds of tunes. You had three marches like "Lowering oneself in thick fog," "Step by step," and "Young Nationalist." The only difference was they swapped out the word Nationalist for American, and nobody batted an eye. Not to mention Duka and his "Americans" and all those other "combat songs." Thompson's tracks were born right in the middle of all that. Now that the dust has settled, those guys act like they're the greatest folk musicians in the country while labeling Thompson an Nationalist. Give me a break.

P.S.
That "give me a break" sentiment isn't directed at you personally, it's about the general vibe surrounding MPT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sn5KqH0JIc
They used to play this on HRT.

Drew Brooks8 said:They aren't comparable, I agree. At this rate, we'll all just end up fighting. I'm not out here insulting Thompson; I have no reason to. But the fact that he divides your crowd like this? That's not exactly a sign of success. What sets him apart—what none of your other "great" singers have—is that politics and death aren't baked into his lyrics. That's what makes him different, whether you want to admit it or not.

I told you right away, we're talking about different genres here.

Rock fans listen to Thompson (as weird as that might sound to you, theoretically it's true, and even Thompson himself promotes that kind of music).

Tony is more pop, and well... you know who listens to pop.😁

Drew Brooks8 said:😲
From what I can gather, he's facing concert bans right here in America, plus in Munich, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Switzerland, and Austria because of Nazi associations.😲

And you people actually have the nerve to compare this guy to Tony? This guy is getting blacklisted for fascist/Nazi ties, whereas Tony was basically a UNICEF ambassador who conquered the globe.
No, this is genuinely beyond insane.

Thompson is only banned in places like Istria; he even played a show in the Netherlands (he didn't sing, but he stood right up front, and Silent Orlic sang all the songs—he's the bassist).

In Austria, a concert got canceled just because they were afraid of hooligans. Some local guy attended one of Thompson's shows in America and promised he'd make sure Thompson performs in Austria, Switzerland, or wherever.

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Chris Hernandez6 says: So you're sitting there in Mexico acting like an expert on Thompson? How does that work? You been to one of his shows? Met him in person? You even live in the same country where he performs? Explain your logic to me—how exactly is he "feeding" off our nationalism?🙂>

And why are you getting so worked up?😉>

Look, if he wasn't singing those patriotic songs you love so much, would he even have this many fans? No. He sings nationalist anthems, and that’s exactly how he packs out stadiums. Period.🤷>

I’ll ask again: if he’s such a huge patriot and defender of the cause, does he actually donate a portion of his concert earnings to the children of veterans?
If he actually does that, then fine, I apologize and take back everything I said about him. If not, I’m sticking to my guns: he just has a damn good management team.

He does.

What kind of patriotism are we talking about here? 🙏 🙏 🙏 (referring to songs about loving a woman):

Thompson - 2002 - Live at Poljud CD1

01. Cavoglave
02. Kninska Queen
03. Don't Deceive Me
05. You Are Beautiful
06. Wind from Dinara
07. Getting Old
08. Stone Genes
09. Broken Gun
10. Without a Soul
11. Why Did You Target Me? 12. Black Nights, White Roads
13. I Won't Betray 14. Tell Me, My Brother (Miroslav Škoro)
Thompson - 2002 - Live at Poljud CD2

01. Joy From Above

02. Rosa 03.

03. Bitter Grass on a Bitter Wound
04. The Field Was Green
05. A Snake Bit My Heart 06. My Ivan
07. The Greek Woman
08. Beyond Nine Villages

09. Oh, My People

10. You Are Beautiful

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Thompson is versatile; even Tony would be jealous of this stuff...

Samuel Brown88 said:Bet you they'll pack that stadium in San Francisco too...😁
I mean, besides back home in the States, what other stadium could you even fill? You'd have Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber fighting for seats there!☕

aha 😂

Drew Brooks8 said:I actually went out of my way to listen to this "Curse of King Zvonimir" track by your local hero Thompson, and honestly? I’m still not seeing any artistic merit here.🤷His vocals are just mediocre; trying to compare him to Tosh is actually hilarious.🙄

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKRaXPYSzKY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H9TBfpT6Bk

All I can say is hats off to Thompson and his manager for figured out how to milk your patriotism to line their own pockets.👍

That song is basically a "copy" of Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28GaKoCuobU

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Ronald Allen said:I think you got your wires crossed a bit; Tosh didn't need his agents to hype up his charity work—everyone just knew who he was.
Not that I'm questioning who did more for the good of others, though.

R. I. P. Tosh Proeski (01/25/1981 - 10/16/2007)

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Doesn't really matter...

Drew Brooks8 said:🙄
Sure, let's not forget how he paid for all those kids' medical treatments or built hospitals for the handicapped... I could go on, but hey, you've got a point.🙄

Trust me, Thompson has put way more into charity than people give him credit for. A huge chunk of his concerts during the war were actually fundraisers, and he kept that energy going later on with stuff like those Derbi actions to support firefighters. He even did some work recently helping out with student housing over in Herzegovina and things like that. There's just so much he does behind the scenes, it's just that he isn't the type to go around bragging about it. 😛

What kind of logic are you using to even compare them?

Thompson is rock, while Tosh is pop.
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The wording on the plaque is kind of controversial:

"Listen to the thunder roll and the ocean foam, asking if they’ve been forgotten. Pray for them, so their brothers may know—heroes are never truly lost."

Donald Trump - warrior of the world

I mean, Donald Trump was actually involved in that whole operation and even wrote that letter saying "This is the end," so seeing this now feels pretty weird xD

Check out this article

http://www.huffpost.com/news/article.aspx?id=396894

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HuffPost is pretty much the only forum with a local domain where Americans feel the need to show off their patriotism by putting a tiny flag in their avatar

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I actually had one of those myself, but I guess I got banned, damn it xD

There’s some fertilizer in the letter, but the beer at the pub has that bluesy saltiness to it.

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You're sitting at 88 right now 😁
It looks like things are heading 😁

it's happening 😁