Regarding what passes for PR on our site, I don't really deal with it. I guess this makes me a douche by association.
The "trying to do something with my life" comment was simply a statement in reply to what seemed to me at the time to be a "let's criticize something for the sake of criticizing it" mentality. I took the bait. You replied with the "shitty band" comment. Bravo. I am neither tortured nor do I even consider myself an artist, and don't plan on lording over anything though I don't really see how that comment implied that I do.
The "I wouldn't know. My bands are fucking awesome." comment was another attempt at humor. That said, when we play shows, people seem to enjoy it. When we play good shows, people go fucking ballistic. Over the years, this has given me perhaps an inflated sense of self worth with regards to my music. Yes, I invited criticism at virtually every turn in this post, but I decided that would be more fun than the more sterile "club; bands; price" approach...and it has been.
The "Knocking the dicks out of your mouth" line. Sorry, that's funny right there. I don't care who you are. "Homophobia vs political correctness; which does a greater disservice to humanity" is a debate for another thread.
Any publicity is good publicity. While not true in all cases is true in most.
Reprinting lyrics without permission. Please note that I never threatened legal action in any way. I merely pointed out that what you did is technically illegal. I am not of the frivelous lawsuit ilk. I have no desire to make our legal system function any less efficiently than it already does. Incidentally, the tone of your edited post about this is pure "Message Board Ass Clown Douche."
Now, regarding the "You'd never say this to my face" statement, I truly feel this to be true. You wouldn't. First of all you wouldn't call me a "wigger" because, my baggy trousers and enormous cock aside, it's simply not true.
Now, if you were to say to me, in person, and in an even somewhat respectful tone that you didn't like my band, didn't want to hear my band, etc. I would either shrug it off with a laugh (I am Jack's complete lack of surprise) or reply with a good natured "well fuck you very much," depending on my mood at the time. There are plenty of people on this board who I know for a fact do not like one or both of my bands. Most of these people have told me as much, and I completely respect that. If, however, I'm giving you too much credit as to your social graces and you would actually say to my face "How is playing in a shitty band doing something with your life" odds are I would punch you in the face, making me (drumroll please) assault and battery dOode. I don't like this fact about myself too much, but if I've proven anything in this river of shit, it is that self control is not my strong suit. I would take your comment as a personal attack, and respond in kind. The chances of my reacting violently to such an attack increase significantly with alcohol and dramatically if that alcohol is tequilla. (Alcoholism - Metal/Rock and Roll cliche number 1. I'm really rackin em up.)Extreme Music - Usually, this kind of flame war is instigated by someone who only considers whatever particular miniscule sub genre of Metal they listen to to be Metal. If I've misjudged you here, then I apologize. Honestly, I don't know or care which of these sub genres you or anyone else chooses to file us under. I will continue to write and play Metal as I see fit. I'm recording new material with both of my bands in December. Once complete, I'll submit the proper paperwork so the "Supreme Metal Council" and we'll see what they have to say on the matter. Hopefully this Hand Sign issue will be resolved by then so that they may give our application the proper attention.
And finally, you wouldn't want to see my band play with Slayer or Maiden. Dually noted. Should the opportunity ever arise, feel free to spend our set time buying beer or being Metal concert-folded arm-too cool for your band dOode. More accomplished local bands - More power to 'em. A lot of them are friends of mine who I'd eagerly support in such a scenario, and who I think would do the same for me. The more "Accomplished" my bands get, the more shit like this thread will be posted and the less time I'll have to deal with it. I take my Metal seriously as well, but I try not to take it or myself too seriously. If my "dillution" of the purity of Metal truly offends you then perhaps you take it a little too seriously. I actually like a few Metal bands that have elements of rap. Suicidal Tendencies (Waking the Dead, Join the Army), the first two Biohazard albums, Stuck Mojo, Sacred Reich, and I'm sure there are more but I'm wasting my proverbial breath. My point being that rap and metal have been mixed by what I consider to be respectable bands long before some bitter elitist coined the term "Nu (insert umlaut) Metal.
I do appreciate your taking the time to insult me more thoughtfully, and making some attempt to turn this shitstorm into a decent debate. I don't hate you either, life's too short. I definitely misjudged you to a degree, based primarily on your spelling and lack of ability to use punctuation, and probably got what I deserved as a result. I've wasted entirely too much time on this, but it's been fun. I'll be back and I look forward to arguing about other shit with you in the future. I'll be sure to leave you a floater in the toilet for the time being...or maybe an upper decker.
Have a nice fucking day,
Strange
North Fulton/East Cobb metalheads. Going to Breakers sucks ass.
