TOTB - Think Outside The Box
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Post by TOTB - Think Outside The Box on Sept 16, 2008 21:58:07 GMT -5
from Blabbermouth.netLINKIN PARK Frontman Blasts 'MTV Video Music Awards', Talks Solo Project - Sep. 16, 2008 According to The Pulse of Radio, LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington blasted the 2008 "MTV Video Music Awards" in an interview with Entertainment Weekly last week. Bennington, who attended the September 7 awards show, was disappointed in the lack of rock acts represented at the event. He said, "Where were FOO FIGHTERS and NICKELBACK? Or even a band like THREE DAYS GRACE, who had a pretty big year? There was no VAMPIRE WEEKEND or DAUGHTRY. It was very one-sided." The singer described the show itself as "raising the bar of confusion and disarray. The 'VMAs' are consistently cluster****s, and this year set a new standard." Bennington noted that "you had people who were invited sitting out in the streets. Plus, everybody was texting, no one was watching the show. I got super bummed out." But the vocalist's main criticism was that the "VMAs" are appealing to less and less people, saying, "I think the 'VMAs' have completely lost touch with a broad scope of music. It was very bubble gum and Disney, which is why bands like FOO FIGHTERS, and everybody else in my group weren't there." Although Bennington didn't think his band would win anything, LINKIN PARK did in fact nab a "Best Rock Video" prize for "Shadow of the Day". Yeah, I kinda saw that tone when he accepted the award, and basically gave it away to his bandmate. Thoughts? |
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Post by The_ripoff_artist on Sept 16, 2008 22:02:47 GMT -5
These still air?
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Sept 16, 2008 22:06:09 GMT -5
While I agree with him with Foo Fighters and 3DG, but Nickelback? They in all shape and form represent the bubblegum rock that Chester was tirading against. I'm glad Chester is speaking the truth but don't bring smurfing Nickelback in the same sentence as Foo Fighters!
Besides, Foo Fighters won 2 grammys this year, with that I wouldn't show up to the POS VMA's.
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Sept 16, 2008 22:06:52 GMT -5
And I care about his opinion why? Why even pay attention to the vmas. Dude wasted part of his life to find out they suck. Good for you buddy.
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Sept 16, 2008 22:09:20 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, shitty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though.
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Post by Derk! on Sept 16, 2008 22:13:31 GMT -5
The linkin park vocalist is complaining about the VMA's being too pop and Disney-friendly?
Wow.
And why does this network have an awards show for something it doesn't even play?
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Post by AFN: Judge Shred on Sept 16, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, crapty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though. The problem isn't just that they are bad, but they are bad and redundant, plus when people say their songs all sound the same, it is pretty much true. Oh, and they seem like chump stains. |
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Sept 16, 2008 22:18:51 GMT -5
Holy crap, Rockstar just came on the radio.
(Proceeds to drive nail into ear).
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Sept 16, 2008 22:21:11 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, crapty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though. The problem isn't just that they are bad, but they are bad and redundant, plus when people say their songs all sound the same, it is pretty much true. Oh, and they seem like chump stains. That's not my point nor what I'm arguing though. My point is Miley Cirus and the like are bubblegum Disney pop. Not Nickleback. My opinion of Nickleback has nothing to do with this.  |
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Post by Rorschach on Sept 16, 2008 22:21:12 GMT -5
The linkin park vocalist is complaining about the VMA's being too pop and Disney-friendly? Wow. And why does this network have an awards show for something it doesn't even play? This is my question, too. |
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Post by thwak is T.hawk on Sept 16, 2008 22:22:59 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, crapty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though. whatever I won't? ummm ok. but yeah I agree with chester here, and MTV as a whole has lost touch with what's going on. everyone's so afraid of the internet that they forget about entertainment. |
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Sept 16, 2008 22:23:35 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, crapty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though. The problem isn't just that they are bad, but they are bad and redundant, plus when people say their songs all sound the same, it is pretty much true. Oh, and they seem like chump stains. Their first CD was pretty cool. After that though they didn't really come wout with anything that was near as good. I think they were meant to be one hit wonder but they have a big canadian fanbase since they are canadian. Damn canadians. |
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Sept 16, 2008 22:27:36 GMT -5
Nickleback isn't bubblegum Disney stuff. You may not like them, that's fine. Call them crappy, crapty, whatever you won't (I personally laugh at how bad people think they are, because there are a lot worse bands). They aren't Disney bubblegum though. whatever I won't? ummm ok. but yeah I agree with chester here, and MTV as a whole has lost touch with what's going on. everyone's so afraid of the internet that they forget about entertainment. You heard me. Whatever you won't.  Also, yes, MTV has sucked for a very, very long time. But much longer then most realize. |
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Post by EvilMasterBetty, Esq. on Sept 16, 2008 22:31:05 GMT -5
When I heard that Britney Spears won three awards, including their supposed best...I knew that this thing had to be bad.
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Sept 16, 2008 22:32:22 GMT -5
whatever I won't? ummm ok. but yeah I agree with chester here, and MTV as a whole has lost touch with what's going on. everyone's so afraid of the internet that they forget about entertainment. You heard me. Whatever you won't. Also, yes, MTV has sucked for a very, very long time. But much longer then most realize. Yeah. Kind of when they started or so most older rockers wouuld say. |
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Post by Ace Diamond on Sept 16, 2008 22:33:40 GMT -5
You know...I was hoping this would also involve telling Jordin Sparks to shut the hell up, but I guess that's too much to hope for.
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Post by Bravo Echo November on Sept 16, 2008 22:34:20 GMT -5
Don't forget the purity rings bullcrap.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Sept 16, 2008 22:45:31 GMT -5
The linkin park vocalist is complaining about the VMA's being too pop and Disney-friendly? Wow. And why does this network have an awards show for something it doesn't even play? This is my question, too. Uh, guys? What the hell? Linkin Park is far from pop or Disney-friendly. ESPECIALLY their recent album. They pretty much made sure they aren't pop or Disney-friendly. |
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Sept 16, 2008 22:51:24 GMT -5
Daught. I keep hearing their name brought up yet I can't name a song of theirs.
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Post by Derk! on Sept 16, 2008 23:05:59 GMT -5
This is my question, too. Uh, guys? What the hell? Linkin Park is far from pop or Disney-friendly. ESPECIALLY their recent album. They pretty much made sure they aren't pop or Disney-friendly. While it may have been an over-exaggeration to call them pop or Disney-friendly, I'd still say they're not too far from being in that category. And I say this having being subjected to a fair amount of their music. |
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