American Metallica Fans Learn About Mogwai. Hilarity Ensues

[monkey1989]

i dont think lars is that bad a drummer and he used to be alot more of a dick, he seems alright now id go for a pint with him

[ticketboy69]

I don't like Metallica. I don't like Mogwai. I don't care what either says or does and I will never allow either to have any impact on my life or how I choose to live it. I feel blessed.

[Trebor]

No impact? Why post here then?

[Superscally]

He's got you there. That's thirty seconds of your life you'll never get back. If you're reading this, that's a minute and I've got you as well.

[ticketboy69]

Fuck...you got me.

[ninetyeightytwo]

By that I assume you mean the fact they famously slated Blur. Anyone else? Because two bands in fifteen years isn't that many.

[mcshed]

I think they once described Sigur Ros as "music for elves".

Even though Sigur Ros appeared at their ATP.

[ninetyeightytwo]

It was something like "Mogwai have never collaborated with Sigur Ros and never will. It's music for elves."

The implication being that Mogwai are above making music for elves.

But anyway. Doesn't really matter.

[PhoenixNights2014]

I've seen both acts over the years,liked Metallica 20 years when was in school but I'm glad 'metal' acts are getting a chance at glasto as every genre should be but I'm deffo watching mogwai again on saturdAy...

[fur_q]

I love how mogwai fans here are going on about their right to an. opinion.......and then laughing at those having a go at mogwai....hypocritical much?

[dentalplan]

You do if you hold the rights to the name of the band. Plus the stature of the band doesn't equate to the quality of the band so of course Mogwai are allowed to think Metallica are shit.

Also it's been brushed over that they said they'd have been a good booking in 1989. Suggesting that they've lost their way since then wouldn't be uncommon within their fanbase either.

[fur_q]

Record sales have nothing to do with instrumental ability, in the case of drummers this is especially true.

Cf: Ringo Star.

[dentalplan]

No it's not. They've asked a straight talking rock band that they think of a hugely popular act. Mogwai aren't exactly the types to clamour for attention in the NME or whatever it was.

[CHRLY]

I don't think Mogwai are trying to get publicity, they were asked and they gave a straight answer. Remember they also said 'it's a rock band playing a rock festival, I don't see the big deal' or something like that. The articles that quote them will use certain quotes to manipulate what they actually meant.

[dentalplan]

Well the music press wouldn't be going on about it as much if it wasn't controversial but Mogwai aren't being particularly anti metal if they suggested they should've headlined in 1989. Plus I imagine Mogwai would have said the same if they were up against Kasabian, Arcade Fire, Prince or the Stones.

[neilloggie]

by that logic the rolling stones should have headlined in 1975.........yes metallicas `best` days are behind them album wise(or though death magnetic was promising after st anger)....but theyre still one hell of a live band, dont forget as with a lot of heavier bands.....there bread and butter is their live shows, they live on the road...... bands like metallica, maiden, motorhead etc hardrock legends still tour all over the world every single year and stay relevent for their fans in the process....more then you can say for `bands` like the stones who only reform when the moneys right and when they do `eventully` tour charge a fortune to go see them....didnt hear all this bs though last year though eh? and if you ask me the stones make a lot less sense then metallica at least if you look at still being an actual performing touring, recording band rather then a past it one time only noveltly act.

and No I think if mogwai were up against any of the above they wouldnt have said a word, no contraversy train to jump aboard see thats what it smacks of to me? Maybe im more cynical then some haha

[fur_q]

by that logic the rolling stones should have headlined in 1975.........yes metallicas `best` days are behind them album wise(or though death magnetic was promising after st anger)....but theyre still one hell of a live band, dont forget as with a lot of heavier bands.....there bread and butter is their live shows, they live on the road...... bands like metallica, maiden, motorhead etc hardrock legends still tour all over the world every single year and stay relevent for their fans in the process....more then you can say for `bands` like the stones who only reform when the moneys right and when they do `eventully` tour charge a fortune to go see them....didnt hear all this bs though last year though eh? and if you ask me the stones make a lot less sense then metallica at least if you look at still being an actual performing touring, recording band rather then a past it one time only noveltly act.

and No I think if mogwai were up against any of the above they wouldnt have said a word, no contraversy train to jump aboard see thats what it smacks of to me? Maybe im more cynical then some haha

[rexclark]

Wouldn't go pissing off Metallica fans, they seem the types to go on mad killing sprees. School shootings etc....

[The 38 year old virgin]

Wouldn't go pissing off Metallica fans, they seem the types to go on mad killing sprees. School shootings etc....

[dentalplan]

Bad taste??

[rexclark]

Bad taste??

[Mr.Tease]

he isnt the best drummer but id hardly call him shit....you dont get to the `drummer for one of the biggest bands of the last 30 years` level being `shit` haha

[Mr.Tease]

Doesn't bother me, they just have a long history of slagging off bands who are much better than them is all.

[stuartbert two hats]

[Big_Egg]

Ringo was pretty good, he played exactly what The Beatles needed, nothing more. His solo output on the other hand...