Ive got it down I just need the solo now!!!. Definately a favored song last night. I’ve always liked How the gods kill. Whenever I would get a Danzig boot I would always skip to that song if it was on it.
Between Blood and Tears, London dungeon and Vampira (I knew they were gonna play skulls, They had to that song is a fucking staple) Last night was fucking brutal good! the only thing that could’ve made it that much more beyond excellent would have been if they busted out Devil’s Plaything, and Mommy!
Late,
grmpysmrf
Devil’s Plaything would have been awesome, but I’m sure Tommy would have messed it up anyway.
I found out yesterday that the stupid Evanescence band opening first is called The Agonist. I only listened to about 12 seconds of them before deciding my time would be better spent campaigning on the patio, but if anyone is interested, this is what they are . . . http://www.myspace.com/theagonist
I am SURPRISED, though, that they didn’t play “Mommy”. That one seemed like it would have been a sure lock for inclusion on the set list. Oh, well.
Devil’s Plaything would have been awesome, but I’m sure Tommy would have messed it up anyway.
I found out yesterday that the stupid Evanescence band opening first is called The Agonist. I only listened to about 12 seconds of them before deciding my time would be better spent campaigning on the patio, but if anyone is interested, this is what they are . . . http://www.myspace.com/theagonist
I am SURPRISED, though, that they didn’t play “Mommy”. That one seemed like it would have been a sure lock for inclusion on the set list. Oh, well.
That intro is a finger stretch but I thought Tommy was on point that whole show. I had zero problem with the guy. He sounded note perfect on everything, Hell, even the long way back from hell string scrape/bridge dive at the beginning sounded like it could’ve been right off the CD.
I was thinking about Mommy last night after I posted and I came to the conclusion that I think Mommy may be too fast for Danzig to sing now.
yeah I googled the Agonist at the concert. They’re from canada and they are death metal for PETA and other social issues. great I suppose, but it doesn’t seem to fit with the theme of DEATH METAL.
Kill 'em All.
Late,
grmpysmrf
Ticket master asked me to post a review for their site but so far I’ve passed… BTW I saw danzig Halloween '95 not '94 like I’ve been yammering on about.
Late,
grmpysmrf
Movin’ Them Bricks (From Outside On Muh Front Lawn)
I Hate Muh Neighbours
Rememberin’ The Kitty Littah
I Wears Me A Sweat Shirt
I Sounds Like Elvis But I Ain’t
Mamma Don’t Fix Me No Puddin’
Steroids!
I Still Pull Da Wimmins
Woah 'm Baybe 'n Yes Ah Doo
Breakfast At Dennys
Danzig II: Lucifuge
Danzig
Danzig III: How The Gods Kill
Danzig IV*
*the beginning of the end. the music on this album is sub par. some of John Christ’s most lackluster work. at times, the guitar is just an annoying buzz in the background. you get the sense that the band just aren’t behind Glenn on this. Having said that however, I really like the “tone” of IV. very grimm and foreboding. but the lousy production kills it somewhat. it sounds amateur and unpolished compared to the first 3 which are all stellar.
And off topic I know but Gunnar…I just do not understand your flippant dismissal of Tool. Made even stranger by the fact that you obviously love “heavy, dark” music. Do you find them too self indulgent and “fancy” or what? They’re fucking dark, brooding psychedelic progressive metal. And they rock. They fucking bring the house down. Sledgehammer Riffs coming our their asses.
And off topic I know but Gunnar…I just do not understand your flippant dismissal of Tool. Made even stranger by the fact that you obviously love “heavy, dark” music. Do you find them too self indulgent and “fancy” or what? They’re fucking dark, brooding psychedelic progressive metal. And they rock. They fucking bring the house down. Sledgehammer Riffs coming our their asses.
I just find them to be a giant load of boring wankery. Long noodling nerd rock. They’re like RUSH, but without those one or two songs that secretly make me smile even though I hate the band. I kind of liked Tool’s first hit song “Sober” (probably partly because it had a super cool creepy video that accompanied it too) but I haven’t found a single other song that does anything for me. It just seems boring and soulless. Stuff made not by guys with rock and roll in their hearts and crotches, but with heads full of Star Trek and emo faggitry. It just doesn’t connect with me and I get bored super fast.
I saw them live in 1993. That was nothing impressive for me either. I think I gave them a chance for about 15 minutes before I went searching for a frozen lemonade.
But, then again, you hate Godflesh, so…
I don’t know if I hate Godflesh, I’m just pretty much apathetic. The “hate” was just an act I came up with for the “Avalanchers” board to send the fans’ stupid emo asses into a frenzied tantrum . . . it was 100% effective, by the way. Just ask Akbar. I do kind of like the raw brutalness of “Streetcleaner” (thanks, Akbar) and listen to it from time to time, but most everything else just bores me (yeah, kind of like Tool, haha).
I saw Godflesh in 1992. They opened for Skinny Puppy. I thought they were all right. They were definitely HEAVY and commanded quite a crushing presence. I was far more impressed at that show with another opening band, though, called THOUGHT INDUSTRY.
But yeah, I do HATE Tool and think they have one of the most idiotic fanbases of all bands.
I kind of liked Tool’s first hit song “Sober” (probably partly because it had a super cool creepy video that accompanied it too) but I haven’t found a single other song that does anything for me.
Fuck L Ron Hubbard and Fuck all his clones. Fuck all those gun-toting Hip gangster wannabes. Learn to swim. Fuck retro anything. Fuck your tattoos. Fuck all you junkies and Fuck your short memory. Learn to swim. Fuck smiley glad-hands With hidden agendas. Fuck these dysfunctional, Insecure actresses.
the last 30 seconds of the song is even more bad ass.
BTW I second Gunnar’s Danzig list 2,3,4,1. MONEY!!
Late,
grmpysmrf
*the beginning of the end. the music on this album is sub par. some of John Christ’s most lackluster work. at times, the guitar is just an annoying buzz in the background. you get the sense that the band just aren’t behind Glenn on this.
Going down to die is the best song on this album and Christ’s solo on it is nothing short of perfection. The album Easily takes the 3rd place spot, next to the others.
Having said that however, I really like the “tone” of IV. very grimm and foreboding.
Absolutely, The tone of the album really is “grimm” (excellent word choice btw) It’s just a lonely/depressed/deflated/grey feeling album. For how short the album falls compared to the 2 before it, the real art and beauty in 4 is not the songs but how the songs make you feel. I think 4 competes easily with the other three with the distinct atmosphere that comes with each. All 4 albums create their own atmosphere and 4 doesn’t fail there, it actually may be the most distinctive as far as feel.
danzig 1- dirty, back alley at night in the mid to late 80’s in a cities industrial zone, feel- maybe a biker bar feel
Danzig II - devil blues in swamps and shit (I’m the one video captured the vibe of the whole album, easily- woulda been better if they filmed all that video at night)
Danzig III- what I think a black mass would be like. That hammer in godless sets the mood of the whole record. toiling away in the dank pits of hell.