michael Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I went to see SOAD in Manchester last night and it was probably the best concert I've attended, however the support band sucked ass... I have no idea who they were though as I couldn't understand a word the singer was saying and the tickets just said "plus guests" - did anyone here see them in Brixton or elsewhere and if so do you have any idea who supported them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Not seen the live but I went through a big stage of loving them (errr you know what I mean) not heard anything new from them for ages, I'm pretty weak at keeping up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 I'd urge you to buy the current album "Mezmerize" in that case, it's a little bit more upbeat and melodic in places compared to the older stuff due to Daron doing a lot more vocal stuff but it still has the usual assortment of humour and heavy riffs, well worth a listen Anyway I'll answer my own question having now had a look on some forums It was "80's Matchbox B-line Disaster" - they tried very hard but their energy was far in excess of their talent, especially the 'Elvis at 33rpm' singer. The concert was at the MEN, in my opinion it was too big for SOAD to really get themselves across, a smaller venue over two nights would have been ideal but despite this it was an amazing experience. You can listen to a few new tracks on their site: http://www.systemofadown.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Just started listening to them. Seem a good band Anyone get to the download festival this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenn Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Michael - could you explain me what their name is supposed to mean, it's been doing my head in trying to figure it out Probably it just means nothing. Grrrr the youth of today etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 "It came from a poem our guitarist, Daron, had written, called 'Victims of a Down,'" explains Serj. "He brought it to us, and 'System' was chosen as a better, stronger word, and it makes it into a 'whole,' instead of the people in particular, it's the society." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Chop Suey is a fecking cracking tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 This Nu-Metal stuff leaves me cold. Give me proper hardcore punk every time. Oh, and Fugazi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 This Nu-Metal stuff leaves me cold. Give me proper hardcore punk every time. Oh, and Fugazi. They aren't really Nu Metal though - they only get branded in that way because they released their album when the whole crappy nu metal thing took off. "Alternative metal" is a far more appropriate tag but even then it doesn't cover the massive range they have adopted, how many nu metal bands would have been worthy enough to tour with Slayer? Punk is simply a way for people with limited talent to get up on a stage and mash instruments, it's like freeform jazz with distortion and spit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 They aren't really Nu Metal though - they only get branded in that way because they released their album when the whole crappy nu metal thing took off. "Alternative metal" is a far more appropriate tag but even then it doesn't cover the massive range they have adopted, how many nu metal bands would have been worthy enough to tour with Slayer? . here here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Punk is simply a way for people with limited talent to get up on a stage and mash instruments, it's like freeform jazz with distortion and spit. A somewhat blinkered and mis-informed view but not an unusual one. I'd always prefer to listen to a band that played with passion despite any preceived lack of musical virtuosity than any major label rock acts filling cavernous, corporate sponsored barns. But each to their own right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Michael, I know what you mean about liking a band that exceeds all the pigeon-holes that they are put into. I love a band called Fugazi. I have a site about themthat I've kept running despite the fact that they may never tour or record again. The members of that band have between them been the catalyst of Straight Edge hardcore and at the forefront of *cough* Emo back before it was even called that and the music they make now is not being made by anyone else. Yet, people still call them a hardcore band or insist on referring to the members previous bands as though it was, somehow, still relevant. It is so limiting, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 As for Slayer, I last heard the Reign in Blood album while sailing a yacht to France. In the dark. ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Punk is shite, though for some inexplicable reason I fecking love Green Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Green day punk? Once upon a time maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Green Day ROCK. Well they did in 1994 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 15, 2005 Author Share Posted June 15, 2005 I'm being dragged to see Green Day on Sunday - my other half is a big fan but they are too pop for my tastes really, especially these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Green Day ROCK. Well they did in 1994 They ROCKED when they were on Lookout Records but that was some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thethom Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 i was at the download festival at the weekend and saw the system live. it was amazing(apart from being freezing) and finished off a top quality weekend(slayer,therapy,lamb of god) to name but a few awesome bands that trully rocked and my only dissapointment is that theres another year to wait for the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 SOAD are definitely cool, and I must get Mesmerize soon. I like Green Day, the new album is very good but Dookie is still a firm collection favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Yeah I know, but they are still classed as being in the "punk" category, though I don't agree....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 There are many, many bands who embody a modern punk ideal that sound nothing like you'd think a punk band should sound. To me, punk is a way of conducting yourself in the world at large and cannot just be attributed to a musical style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Im a fan of System as well, love the new album. easily the ebst one they have done. And on the subject of green day, i agree they are going a bit too Poppy but ive seen em 4 times live now, most recently in Feb, and believe they only get better live. Get yourself up on stage when they ask for volunteers if you play any instrument. I was desperate to get on playing guitar but they picked someone over t'other side of arena. Awsome live though. Wish id got tickets for System last night. Bet it was an awsome gig as well. On a different note my fav new band is Trivium. If no-ones heard them i would highly recommend them. Unbelievably heavy, deep-throat (ooh er) vocals in the verses and gorgeous singing in chorus. I love em. but not in a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I had a chance to see SOAD last weekend at Brixton. i didnt go as i was pretty tired but i do them a lot. I am gutted My mate said it was the best concert hes ever been to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 SOAD "Live in London" - Channel 4, 00:55 tonight. Download Festival on right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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