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ROBERT TRUJILLO Confirms METALLICA Is Working On 'Big Four' Tour
- Sep. 15, 2009
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Chris Varias of Metromix conducted an interview earlier this week with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo. The question-and-answer session follows below. Metromix: There's a rumor going around now about the four classic thrash bands ( METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX) touring together. How would you feel about being part of that? Trujillo: I think it's great. We've had a few different conversations on the subject. I'm friends with ( SLAYER's) Kerry King and had dinner with him a few months back, and it came up there. I think ( MEGADETH's) Dave Mustaine is amazing. I've never had a problem with him personally. I think it'd be great if METALLICA shared the stage with his band. METALLICA's still great friends with ( ANTHRAX's) Scott Ian. There's a lot of history there. I think it'd be great for metal. I don't think all four bands have played together at the same time. Metromix: So there's truth to the rumor? Trujillo: There is, but nothing's concrete. It's not a sealed deal. We're working on it. Metromix: How would egos come into play in terms of the order of bands on the bill? Trujillo: Oh, there'd be a lot of egos. I think we'd be OK. It'd be an issue with the other three bands. Metromix: How so? Would Dave Mustaine have an issue opening for METALLICA? Trujillo: I don't think that would be an issue. I think it would be more an issue between MEGADETH and SLAYER. Metromix: What's the story there? Trujillo: I don't know if it would depend on the city, but I'm sure between those two bands, they would want to be up on the bill. I don't know. Who knows? My prediction is that maybe there would be something there. The only way we would do it is if we're headlining, and we would probably be the ones to put it together. I'm not saying that in a disrespectful way. All of these bands are amazing and super-cool. Metromix: You played with Ozzy. Maybe you could get Sharon Osbourne to put the tour together. Trujillo: Oh man, yeah. Let's see. She's a phone call away. Maybe I can get Ozzy to manage the situation. He'd sort them all out. Metromix: When is METALLICA recording its next album? Trujillo: I don't know — maybe next week, maybe tomorrow. Who knows? I'll talk to the guys today and see if they're up for it. Actually there's gonna be about another year of touring, so that's a hard one to say. There are a lot of ideas floating around. We always have recording gear on tour with us so we're always recording our ideas, but obviously the songs have not been written. Metromix: Do you expect the new record to be a continuation of the "Death Magnetic" sound? Trujillo: Going back to "Death Magnetic", it was great because (producer) Rick Rubin helped kind of bring Lars and (singer-guitarist) James ( Hetfield) back into that sort of thrashy element. I think it will have a thrash factor. Keep it heavy. Keep it grooving. Keep it thrashy.
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COMMENT | sweatin' to the oldies 2010!
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:12:13 PM
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hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...Megadeth's the only one of the Big 4 worth a shit anymore, and they're not nearly as good as they used to be. Nooooo thank you!
#@!
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COMMENT | Slayer will....
posted by : 111222
9/15/2009 11:12:25 PM
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pounce all over these jump da fuck up has beens- get exodus instead.
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COMMENT |
posted by : splintergtr
9/15/2009 11:13:19 PM
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would be SICK
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COMMENT | Well...
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:16:41 PM
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I think a HOLY SHIT! is in order
Rob is an awesome dude. He doesn't bullshit around, that's cool that he thinks Dave is awesome.
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COMMENT | This could be good......
posted by : 111222
9/15/2009 11:17:13 PM
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with some real thrash, not metallica.
By the way Arch Enemy= best metal band out there.
Maybe Metallica could get Limp Bizdick to come out. LOL
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COMMENT | Where's the petition i need to sign to make this happen??
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:17:44 PM
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For those of us who missed out on Clash of the Titans first time around (and with a slightly incomplete line-up at that) this is huge.
Ironic if Metallica are the ones behind putting this tour together.
Lets' hope it's not thrashs' "swan song" like it was in the 90's though! \m/
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COMMENT | i would travel ANYWHERE for this tour
posted by : gavmet07
9/15/2009 11:19:17 PM
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It would be killer. Could end up like the Metallica/GnR tour, but I dont think so. As long as Mustaine is happy to play before Metallica, it wont be a problem and the other bands would be all cool.
My personal lineup each night would be Metallica, Megadeth/Slayer switching positions, and then Anthrax.
An no fucking machine head on this tour, I love em, but they need to make it on their own and take a risk with headlining gigs to be the band they should be, not the band they are.
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COMMENT | i think hes right
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:19:34 PM
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there would be a huge conflict between megadeth and slayer about who plays first. it would only work if they rotated from one show to the next
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COMMENT | I'd rather see these four thrash bands
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:23:58 PM
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Testament
Kreator
Machine Head
Violator
#@!
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COMMENT | Get
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:26:01 PM
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,,,,,,,Testament,, they are one of the true thrash metal bands from the bay area !!
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COMMENT | I don't find it remotely funny
posted by : snipershot
9/15/2009 11:28:14 PM
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that Sharon's name popped up on this. There'd be enough ego as it is, no one needs that gold digger coming near this.
It'd be cool, but for some reason I'm not excited to see this happen. Maybe if it happens, I'll think otherwise. We'll see.
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COMMENT | Metallica headlines, rotate Slayer and Megadeth...
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:29:04 PM
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...Anthrax opens.
I would NOT go see this - I've seen Metallica when they were in their prime and I've seen Slayer so many times I can't even count. Never into Megadeth and Anthrax is kind of a joke. BUT, I can see how this would be HUGE for many people so I'm in favor of it. It would be fun for a lot of fans.
Okay guys, sit down together in a room and put on The Beatles "We Can Work It Out" and start talking...or maybe Beatallica's "We Can Hit the Lightz". Heh. \m/
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COMMENT | hurricane hugo
posted by : snipershot
9/15/2009 11:29:37 PM
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Add Sacrifice to that list
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COMMENT | What about...
posted by : Sonic Titan
9/15/2009 11:37:17 PM
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Testament
Overkill
Exodus
Nuclear Assault
Sacred Reich
They could make this a traveling festival. Now that would be the shit!!!
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COMMENT | Arch Enemy? Kreator? Testament? Etc?
posted by : ironmaiden316
9/15/2009 11:37:39 PM
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I think some of you guys are missing the point on these "other" bands you've listed. No way in HELL they could sell out and arena, much less a club.
Yeah, they might be a band you like...but the majority of people would be like "Who gives a fuck?"
You get these four, and they sell out every arena they go! Be real folks, it's all about the $$$$
The truly sad part is that they would all be doing Anthrax a HUGE favor!!! And the only way that works for them is if they have either of the first 2 singers with them.
Just being honest folks!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:42:17 PM
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drop anthrax,, once good..now NOT!!!
add overkill and testament!!!!
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COMMENT | I think most of the people who posted on this are wrong...
posted by : AnalRapeVirginMary
9/15/2009 11:42:49 PM
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Theyre are all great band still, yeah i know there no where near as good or "cool" as they used to be. and if they were smart they would do a rotating headline, like say slayer opens then megadeth, then anthrax, then metallica then the next night it would be metallica opening, then slayer, then megadeth etc. i think it could work out if it was a little more thought out
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:46:16 PM
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He's a bit sarcastic, isn't he?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Megamoca coffee
9/15/2009 11:47:56 PM
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Ohh yah, RiotAct is cool, RiotAnus you have more issues then your gay anus
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COMMENT | in my eyes the "big 4" is...
posted by :
9/15/2009 11:49:19 PM
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slayer
exodus
sepultura
voivod
arch enemy? the best metal band out here? hahahaha.
carnage and carcass (both featuring michael amott) are/were 10,000 times better than arch enemy.
it's also impossible to say what is the best metal band, because it's all opinion. you speak as if it were a fact.
and it may seem like i just contradicted myself because i said carcass and carnage were better, but ask any big time metalhead and they will tell you that arch enemy is lame.
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COMMENT | Make it Big 5
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:05:06 AM
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Get Suicidal Tendencies on the bill and I'm in.
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COMMENT | Fuck yes!!!!!!
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:16:59 AM
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Anthrax better be calling Joey Belladonna right now! Because if they bring John Bush to this I will literally shit in my hand and throw it on Frank Bello's back. (And punch Scott Ian.)
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COMMENT | Exodus!!
posted by : Global Warming Is A Hoax
9/16/2009 12:18:56 AM
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Must have Exodus on that bill!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:19:00 AM
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Big 4 .... certainly not in Thrash considering SLAYER is the only Thrash band here.... Calling the other the others Thrash is like calling TEN YEARS AFTER Heavy Metal....
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COMMENT | Six Degrees of Seperation
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:19:23 AM
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Drop Anthrax, for obvious reasons. And have Exodus open, for obvious reasons. Much better line up, and all bands would be connected by six degrees. Hammett played in Exodus, then Metallica. Mustaine played in Metallica, then Megadeth. King played in Slayer, then had a short stint in Megadeth. See how it all ties together in a nice, neat bow.
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COMMENT | ironmaiden316
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:22:42 AM
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Totally agree with you that the majority of the people posting here aren't getting te idea behind this tour.
The idea is get "Big 4" together for a dream tour. The "Big 4" concept tour is METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, and MEGADETH. The creative output of these artists or how much they've sold over the past twenty years is irrelevent.
Of course MACHINEHEAD, EXODUS and TESTAMENT all rule but aren't part of the "Big 4" concept. I vote for a secondary stage with the "lesser" known acts.
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COMMENT | dsf
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:27:40 AM
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Anthrax would be extremely lucky to get Bush or Belladonna to do this tour. I wouldn't really which one it would be, but then again I really don't care if Anthrax did the tour at all.
Get Death Angel, they were supposed to do Clash of the Titans but they had a tour bus accident.
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COMMENT | Big Four????
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:41:19 AM
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WTF! Why is it always Big Four? What about Testament? It should be Big Five? Especially since the last Testament album owns anything those other guys have done in years!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:44:25 AM
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FUCK YES!!! But Please add TESTAMENT as Special Guests....
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COMMENT | Testament
posted by :
9/16/2009 12:44:57 AM
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Should be in Anthrax place in my opinion. That bad really deserves so much more and they are the only ones who are still the most badass.
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COMMENT | More Metal Than All...
posted by : Emannikcufesin
9/16/2009 12:56:25 AM
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I would buy tickets the minute they went on sale to see all four bands play on the same stage on the same day. I don't care who opens or who takes top billing. Just give me Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, and Metallica on the same tour - HELL F*CKING YEAH!
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COMMENT |
posted by : The Grand Wizard
9/16/2009 1:09:44 AM
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I would be surprised if the Big Four Tour happens. The clashing of egos between Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer would simply be too much to overcome. I think Anthrax would be willing to do this tour anytime anyplace, and I don't think they would clash with the other bands, but they have their own internal issues which would complicate matters.
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COMMENT | hurricane hugo
posted by :
9/16/2009 1:23:25 AM
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stop posting dude..
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COMMENT | I think its appropriate
posted by : My Godless Endeavor
9/16/2009 1:30:37 AM
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Its the final hoorah for an obsolete genre. Ill definitely be there if only for nostalgia and history's sake
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COMMENT | I agree ^^^^
posted by :
9/16/2009 1:35:01 AM
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It would be no big loss to me if Anthrax couldn't get their shit together to do the tour, in which case I would be more than happy to see Testament in their place, or at least have them as special guests if Anthrax does make it on.
However this should be great if it pans out, as long as there is a strong emphasis placed on playing the early classics by all the bands.
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COMMENT | this is history in the making
posted by :
9/16/2009 2:11:17 AM
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it would be great if all four bands managed to set in stone a deal. what you guys have got to remember is that ALL four bands are alot older now than they were 20 years ago..with some of the comments made by the haters on here, that they still think all four bands were still in their 20's. i got into metal in the mid-80's..this tour(if it happens)for the likes of myself who grew up listening to all four bands, will be monumental. ive seen all four bands live but together?? wow. i really hope it happens
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COMMENT | band order
posted by : rod_stewart
9/16/2009 2:39:58 AM
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to be the second band after Anthrax is not bad at all. The later you play, the more tired is the audience.
Of course, I don't want to say, that to be the first one is good. But to be the 2nd or 3rd is quite the same from my point of view.
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COMMENT | Mustaine
posted by : chtimixeur
9/16/2009 2:46:12 AM
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Mustaine must have had a hard on after reading this article
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COMMENT | One question:
posted by :
9/16/2009 2:49:41 AM
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Will they be playing state fairs and casinos?
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COMMENT | WTF....this is indeed.......GOOD NEWS!!
posted by : Gladiator881
9/16/2009 3:02:41 AM
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Sounds good then. There's a truth to the rumor. And fuck...PUT OUT A DVD of this...and make waves in all of the music industry as a whole!!!!! I think arenas and outdoor stages (Donington or in New York/LA/SF or anywhere in the world would be good). Time to put the 'past' behind.
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COMMENT | ....
posted by : enslaver
9/16/2009 3:20:46 AM
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I think Metallica should make a statement by removing Anthrax from the equation and putting Testament in their place... Anthrax is an utter joke and they deserve to be knocked down a few rungs on the ladder... why? because they put out horrible lame uninspired music...
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COMMENT | Make it happen!
posted by :
9/16/2009 3:30:55 AM
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And make sure Sharon Osbourne stays the fuck away from this one!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend
9/16/2009 3:31:55 AM
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First off:
Make all four bands equal: Noone headlines. They all rotate randomly for every show.
Secondly, they should ONLY play material form their albums up to around 1989. In other words from their heyday, up to and NOT including that travesty Enter Sandman/Black album and all that shit that followed.
Same goes for Megadeth: Nothing after Rust In Peace
Slayer: Nothing after Seasons In The Abyss
Anthrax (although the mighty Exodus rightfully should belong among the Big 4): Persistance of Time
Hopefully the other bands would keep all the Metallica fanbois, fratbois, jocks and soccer moms the FUCK away from the concert, but I realize that's just a thrash metal pipe dream... :-)
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COMMENT |
posted by : dragstrip76
9/16/2009 3:39:12 AM
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I think you're all missing it here. The big four are Metallice, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth and always have been, no matter what band you like/dislike or think who should be there instead of any of these bands. No matter if you think they suck now, have always sucked, will suck or are sucking, they are the big four. So to have the Big Four tour these four bands have to be on the bill. I thought that would have been self explanatory....
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
9/16/2009 3:51:35 AM
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Big Four. Dream come true. Testament would be sweet but lets not push it.
If this happens nobody can really bitch and start making demands about other bands and what songs they wanna hear. Just fucking enjoy it.
Oh yeah, and how would you expect Anthrax to ignore everything after 1990 with John Bush singing. Fuck that. Bush ruled. *rules
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COMMENT | the guitar....
posted by : 111222
9/16/2009 4:15:26 AM
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on Arch Enemy records is alot better than Carcass Mr. Chickendick!!
and the drums.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 4:38:34 AM
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its a good concept , but Anthrax just isnt Anthrax without Belladonna , Slayer still puts on a great show , Megadeth is stronger then ever and Metallica sucks balls . I think Megadeth and Slayer will be good enough on their own . I dont think their is any issue betwen them cause Megadeth is playing last on their tour . It only makes sense since Megadeth sold more albums .
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COMMENT | Amazing
posted by : Blackthorned
9/16/2009 4:43:13 AM
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Just… amazing
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COMMENT |
posted by : inarius
9/16/2009 4:54:40 AM
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megadeth is thrash? seriously??
metallica = sell outs
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COMMENT | 111222
posted by : My Godless Endeavor
9/16/2009 5:13:28 AM
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Arch Enemy better than Carcass?!
I think its time for you to leave...
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COMMENT | if they have the balls
posted by : megal0maniac
9/16/2009 5:29:10 AM
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they' ll get testament too, AND REVOLVE !
all of them.
Including metallica ! with full 1,5 hour plus sets EACH !
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 5:48:57 AM
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I love both bands, but lets get serious. Exodus shits all over Testament.
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COMMENT | closeminded
posted by : Blatt2
9/16/2009 5:57:00 AM
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Some of you are! I say let them all play what they want as long as they do it! A big 4 tour would be great! Btw, all of them are thrash, you silly people. ;)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 5:57:30 AM
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Hopefully metallica will headline so I can leave early.
On second thought, for how much the tickets are gonna be, fuck the whole thing.
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COMMENT | .,....
posted by : enslaver
9/16/2009 6:11:04 AM
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Yes but Testament has 4/5 of their original line up ...
Exodus is Gary Holt with a scab crew
Anthrax is a weak rock band with Bush... Cant we exile them from the scene once and for all... please????? Hopefully J Bush will give these guys the dick and decline their offer... look at the way they treated every singer they've ever had... Neil Turbin, Belladonna, Bush, and now this Dan Nelson guy...
I vote for Testament... just to drive home a point to Anthrax...
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COMMENT | WOW !!
posted by : ISTHATUGIL?
9/16/2009 6:45:16 AM
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God please make this happen.
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COMMENT | This could be a really shitty tour or the tour of the century
posted by :
9/16/2009 6:59:03 AM
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It all depends on whether the bands would focus on new or old material. There are hundreds of bands out there today who release much better albums than these four. They were the best 15-20 years ago and that is the music everyone wants to hear.
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COMMENT | Hard to see it happen though
posted by :
9/16/2009 7:00:27 AM
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Who would want to be No 4 on this bill? The only way it would happen is if the other three were rotated.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Skanna
9/16/2009 7:06:28 AM
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I don't think Slayer would give a fuck which order they went on. They would blow the other three away anywhere in the order.
It would be interesting to see Metallica 'closing' for Slayer. metallica would have to play all their best stuff.
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COMMENT | Twenty years too late!
posted by : JudasRising
9/16/2009 7:17:20 AM
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I really don't think this tour will ever actually happen, but even if it does, it's still twenty years too late. Slayer is the only one of these four bands that can still rightfully call themselves a thrash metal band. The other three are merely trying to jump the bandwagon now that they think thrash is popular again. I love Megadeth, but have long stopped referring to them as a thrash outfit.
So why exactly should we label the aggregate of these four bands "the big four"? Anthrax isn't the fourth biggest band of anything anymore, except in answer to the question: "Which four bands are the biggest jokes in metal?" (A question to which the correct answer also includes Metallica, by the way).
@ hurricane hugo: Machine Head??? Machine Head is not and has never been a thrash metal band. They belong to the "we play whatever is currently deemed fashionable and popular type of metal" genre. Sure, they have put out some great albums, but please don't ever again refer to them as a thrash metal band. It's an insult to the likes of Exodus, Overkill and Testament.
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COMMENT | ^
posted by : Skanna
9/16/2009 7:40:02 AM
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well, on first listen, i'd have to say the new Megadeth sounds pretty good.
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COMMENT | drop
posted by :
9/16/2009 8:20:48 AM
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anthrax (i like them but they aren't good enough for this tour). OVERKILL would have been a great choice....
or MOTORHEAD! fuck motorhead would blow them all off the stage so maybe that's not such a great idea....
can't wait for slayer/megadeth in october!! \m/ >.< \m/
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 8:22:35 AM
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i prefer testament than slayer. slayer hasn't made decent music in 20 years. anthrax has made better music in the last 20 years than slayer. and i prefer bush to belladonna anyday...
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COMMENT | Great show
posted by : Get up and make it work
9/16/2009 8:31:31 AM
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Drop Slayer for Exodus. Never saw Exodus back in their prime, but I did see them open for Megadeth a few tours back and they were killer.
I love the idea of Suicidal Tendencies as the 5th band.
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COMMENT | Awesome!!
posted by : Stevo11
9/16/2009 8:33:05 AM
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This would be wicked! most would agree that Anthrax would be first to play, but the others theres so many issues. I mean even the fans would pack a hissy if it didnt go their way, theres enough ppl just on these forums that are all like fuck metallica on every megadeth news article...so whats stopping it becoming another maiden at ozzfest incident? alot of fans of deth most likely like metallica too but those that dont would likely just chuck shit. Beyond that theres a history issue...both King and (obviously) Mustaine have blasted metallica, would either of them want to concede to them for headliner? It might depend on how well endgame goes for Mustaine but theres little doubt that metallica would have to headline, it makes little sense for them not to given there fanbase.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 8:41:23 AM
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i wonder how long before megadeth gets kicked off due to dave's whiney ass face
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 8:42:39 AM
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oh and by the way, this interview fucking sucks. whoever did it should be killed
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COMMENT |
posted by : blackendistheend
9/16/2009 8:48:10 AM
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I really do think that Testament should be some consideration on this bill. I'd love to see them be a part of this and get the credit they're due.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 8:49:21 AM
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This tour would be epic!
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COMMENT | Exodus
posted by :
9/16/2009 9:02:38 AM
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without Zetro should not be on the bill. Exodus is part of the first wave of thrash, they deserve to be there b4 testament who is part of the second wave of thrash. Kreator or Destruction should be on this bill b4 Testament, I think. Especially since Kreator has just put out one of the best albums of their career. Same goes for Death Angel, they are truly the stars of the bay area thrash resurgence. They have definitely put out the best stuff of their career with Killing Season.
Yeah that settles it: tour is as follows
Metallica
Slayer
Megadeth
Anthrax
Death Angel, Kreator and Exodus (w/Zetro)
Personally i'd like to see Slayer as direct support for Metallica, Megadeth behind them and Anthrax first. Even though I think Anthrax's last couple of albums were way better than Megadeth's (which had maybe four good songs in total, cmon, be honest here)
Some new American thrash bands should be there as well, make a festival out of it. Saviours, Municipal Waste etc..
And a NYHC stage for shits and giggles Cro-Mags, Leeway, Crumbsuckers etc...
my dream tour/festival
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 9:09:49 AM
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#bigfourtour
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COMMENT | IT'S BIG 5! NOT BIG 4!
posted by :
9/16/2009 9:14:26 AM
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TESTAMENT!!!!!!
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COMMENT | never happen
posted by :
9/16/2009 9:26:40 AM
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and if it does it'll be guns n' metallica all over again. they should rotate 3 of the 4 bands, if anthrax closes the place will be empty before their set is over. If sharon gets involved tickets will be $200 for upper level seats
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 9:42:13 AM
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I'm all for this tour. Unfortunately, myself and most others here who are in favor of it will probably shit our pants when the ticket prices are announced.
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COMMENT | JudasRising
posted by : artjunkie
9/16/2009 9:45:33 AM
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Dude, way to really ‘stick to the record’. Sure, some of these bands abandoned the thrash style on record for number of years, but they still….wait for it….play all those old ‘thrash’ songs live. For 40-something musicians, they’re all at the top of their game considering that. So diss them for the recent output on record all you want, and stay home, the rest of us will enjoy what they’re doing now in a live setting. Which is playing their revitalized thrash material plus the classic old stuff.
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COMMENT |
posted by : blackendistheend
9/16/2009 9:49:28 AM
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Yeah...I would be afraid to see what this is going to cost us to go see. I know Metallica has taken efforts to make tickets affordable for their shows, but I don't know if it will be possible with this.
Most of these bands are booked until December, so I wonder if it could possibly be a summer 2010 tour. If not, maybe it will be some sort of outdoor festival kind of deal. If that's the case, maybe some of the bands like Testament and Exodus will be a part of this day. Who knows...
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COMMENT | blackendistheend
posted by : artjunkie
9/16/2009 9:53:14 AM
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It’s definitely next year. Something like this takes months of pre-planning and booking. From what it sounds like, it will be a European summer thing first, before maybe hitting the States in later summer, early fall. If we’re lucky.
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COMMENT | why only 4
posted by : krek
9/16/2009 9:54:35 AM
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why not the Big 6... with exodus and testament
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COMMENT |
posted by : blackendistheend
9/16/2009 10:04:17 AM
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Or the big 7 with Nuclear Assault. ...just kidding...
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COMMENT | Sounds good,
posted by : MetalTimJ
9/16/2009 10:04:59 AM
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but if egos really aren't a factor, Metallica should offer to put in an alternating bill, where the order switches from night to night. They could all get the same set time I think too. Rob says egos won't be a factor for Met, but then says the tour will only happen if they close? I think the other bands might disagree. I do like Metallica best of the 4, so I'd put them as the closer, but I think it would be a show of good will to offer a rotating order.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 10:08:53 AM
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I'm excited for this. I have a feeling this tour will be an outdoor event though and I hate going to shows outdoors. You're 2 miles away from the stage and its hot as fuck out and alot of people in the crowd act like assholes and seeing these bands play together, I just want to be able to enjoy it.
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COMMENT | TESTA(FUC%$$%#)MENT
posted by :
9/16/2009 10:09:24 AM
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HOW ABOUT MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE ?
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 10:12:38 AM
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All you people want is more, more and more....
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COMMENT | trailblazer
posted by : blackendistheend
9/16/2009 10:16:25 AM
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I agree. You would think people would be excited about this...instead it's just "this band instead of that band. "these bands aren't thrash..." Whatever. These 4 have never toured together and it's an amazing chance to see all of them at the same time. It's almost like getting to see the Beatles tour with The Rolling Stones and Cream or something.
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COMMENT |
posted by : METALLICAC/DC
9/16/2009 10:17:47 AM
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Obviously, IF it happens, Metallica will headline and Anthrax will open. Megadeth and Slayer might rotate, but I'd imagine Megadeth will go 3rd, because it's a much bigger deal to have them and Metallica together. If they do have a "Special Guest" before the big four, my vote is for Testament.
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COMMENT | TESTAMENT IS PART OF THE SECOND WAVE OF THRASH!!!
posted by :
9/16/2009 10:21:42 AM
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God dammit, how many times do I have to say that!! And plus, they had a slew of crappy albums in the nineties (starting with souls of black) when Pantera was holding the flag of metal for fucking everybody!!! Shiit! They have no business being on a big four tour unless it's part of a second stage with VIO-LENCE and Nuclear Assault!
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COMMENT | oh yeah
posted by :
9/16/2009 10:40:50 AM
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what about Sick of it All!!!!!!
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COMMENT | some of you are stupid
posted by :
9/16/2009 11:06:30 AM
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if you think that anthrax will be dropped for other bands
it's the big four tour for a reason and slayer should be 3rd on the bill as megadeth are a bigger band
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
9/16/2009 11:14:21 AM
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The big 4 wasn`t an opinion, it was a fact. They were the 4 bands which broke through into the mainstream and became genuinely big acts. To have all 4 tour together would be awesome.
Why are people moaning about Anthrax and then saying that Exodus should be there? Now I love Exodus but there are *less* original members in the current Exodus line up than there are in the Anthrax one ( OK, than in the Anthrax *classic* line up anyway ).
As for Testament, yeah if we`re going down the big 5 act they`d be the next ones of course but people do seem to over-state their importance now. Originally they came along after the horse had bolted and they *have* released shit...see The Ritual for starters which sounds like a second rate Black album.
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COMMENT | cool
posted by :
9/16/2009 11:14:32 AM
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i'll be there
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COMMENT | Exodus or Overkill!!!
posted by :
9/16/2009 11:18:25 AM
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How can you say that Megadeth is a bigger band that Slayer? Its FUCKING SLAYER! Exodus or Overkill should definitely be on this bill as well.
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COMMENT | Ugh
posted by : Putrid Guts
9/16/2009 11:23:23 AM
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Man, Metallica dont make me say no to good bands just because you are there!
hopefully they will STICK WITH THE GOOD 3...
CLASH OF THE TITANS - bring it back
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COMMENT | I'd Go
posted by : Cereal Killer
9/16/2009 11:29:13 AM
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If Vio-Lence were an opening act.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 11:33:08 AM
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Hell yea, I guess I will go ahead and belive this rumor now.
And while I like Slayer more than Megadeth, and beleive they are slightly more popular. I think Slayer and Megadeth should rotate the co-headline spot. Just so Dave dosent cry and cancel on this Idea. And ruin what could be one of the biggest Metal tours ever!!
I would guess 90 to 150 per ticket. So start saving!!!
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COMMENT | Sontaron is right
posted by : kingnothing23
9/16/2009 11:40:29 AM
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yeah people if we wanna see Overkill, Kreator, Testament and Exodus,(Sodom and Dark Angel could also make it) we'll have to wait for the SMALL FOUR Tour.
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COMMENT | I hope this happens
posted by : Geddlee
9/16/2009 11:51:07 AM
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Anthrax with Bush to me is fine, though Belladonna sang on their classic material... Bush is a better vocalist, hands down and seems like a cooler guy to boot. It'd be cool if some of these guys put aside past differences and maybe made guest appearances during the tour with each other; how cool would it be to Mustaine and Metallica bury the hatchet and do 'Hot The Lights' together? And to make it even better, have a great band like The Sword open for them all, maybe Exodus too... Ok, dream scenario finished.
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COMMENT | Jee-sus
posted by : Geddlee
9/16/2009 11:56:06 AM
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Apparently I can't type... 'Hit The Lights'...
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COMMENT |
posted by : rds
9/16/2009 11:58:02 AM
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THE DOOM THUNDER FOUR:
EARTHRIDE
GOATSANKE
SONS OF OTIS
PiLLCRUSHER
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COMMENT | Metallica should sit this out...
posted by : SLUTKITCHEN
9/16/2009 12:27:01 PM
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I would much prefer to see Megadeth, Slayer and even Anthrax(W/John Bush) pull this off without the puppet masters(Metallica) controlling everything. Yes Testament being in on this would be Awesome!
No disrespect to Metallica here, I have see them live more than any band, but I don't want to hear anything off Death Magnetic Live and it seems that shit has polluted their setlist.
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COMMENT | Bring on the tour dates
posted by : RiotAct666
9/16/2009 12:30:00 PM
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This will be the show of 2010 hands down!
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COMMENT | Where the hell...
posted by : hellonstilettos
9/16/2009 12:35:09 PM
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Is Exodus???!!!!!
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COMMENT | fuck
posted by : My Godless Endeavor
9/16/2009 1:02:33 PM
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well since everyone and their mother is adding their favorite thrash bands that should be on this tour i guess I should too. how about a young and old big 4:
Kreator
Sodom
Warbringer
Municipal Waste
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COMMENT | oh and slayerbabe
posted by : My Godless Endeavor
9/16/2009 1:05:58 PM
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I love the idea of all of the current members original bands playing a jam-style show. Id pay much more money to see a tour with Mustaine with Metallica King with Megadeth and Rob with Suicidal Tendencies than this big four tour
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COMMENT | This tour sucks.
posted by :
9/16/2009 1:16:54 PM
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I'll go, just cuz I'm metal. However, I'd much rather see a Megadeth/Slayer tour that plays in smaller venues then see this gigantic metal fest which will play at lame outdoor venues like Alpine Valley.
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COMMENT | I saw Clash Of the Titans
posted by :
9/16/2009 1:59:34 PM
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back in 1990 or 91. Dont remember but it was in Jacksonville Fl at a place that maybe held 5000. Anyway, Anthrax put on the best show. They are not my favorite band out of the three (SLAYER!) but they really did have the best set of the night. The best sound, performance, energy...all of it. It wasn't even close. I'm thinking Megadeth and Slayer may have just had an off night, but Anthrax were the champs that night.
By the way, Dave sang like shit back then. All nasily and highpitched whiny sounding. It appears he has more control over his voice these days, but I often wonder if he doesn't have some kind of mechanical help. I hope not. I hope he has just figured out how to sound like he does in the studio.
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COMMENT |
posted by : I'mGonnaKillEddie.
9/16/2009 2:25:17 PM
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If you want overkill and nuclear assault, and the like, go to your local bar...if you want the best start with Metallica! If it happens, it will be on their terms, as should be. What would it be without them...
Anthrax
Megadeth
Slayer
I used to love all these bands, really, lateley I've sold 10 Megadeth CD's and don't listen to much slayer, anymore and got rid of my anthrax CD's cept, for the Antrhrology (killer 2CD).
oh, having Metallica...it matters.
anthrax
Megadeth (if he'll take a step back and come out 'fore slyr.
Slayer
METALLICA (They own!)
Get there about 9:30 or something!
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COMMENT | Get rid of Anthrax
posted by :
9/16/2009 2:25:34 PM
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UNLESS.....unless it's with Belladonna and Spitz....otherwise why bother? They don't eve nhave a singer.
TESTAMENT should be on this bill.
Amtrak...stink....
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
9/16/2009 2:31:36 PM
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Guy up above asks how can anyone say Megadeth are bigger than Slayer? Simply because Megadeth have sold some 25 million albums whereas Slayer are on around 11 million. Love both bands personally but there`s no doubting who are bigger commercially.
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COMMENT |
posted by : pigchop
9/16/2009 2:49:35 PM
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Back in the day (when the bands were first labeled "the big 4") it was the general consensus with most people I hung with that Anthrax was good, but not deserving of 'membership' in the club...so to speak. Exodus and Kreator were always the names brought up when discussing the topic.
I recall many of the metal shows in Montreal where the very same sentiments were expressed by most of the people I met - fans and bands alike.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 3:01:36 PM
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I don't really give a shit about this tour. It happened 20 years too late. I'm not paying a fortune to see Metallica who can't sing or play anymore, The Dave Mustaine and The Hired Guns Band play 3 good songs and a bunch of newer crap, or Anthrax who have always sucked. As for Slayer, they still rock live, but if you've seen one Slayer show, you've seen them all.
BTW, all of you who are saying that it should be a rotating Bill for all 4 bands, are retarded. Can't you just see half the place leaving right after Metallica, if Metallica played early? If Anthrax got to play last they'd be playing to an empty arena.
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COMMENT | @ JudasRising
posted by :
9/16/2009 3:59:10 PM
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I was going to put Sepultura (classic lineup only!) on that list, but there's no chance of that happening, so...MH it is. Exodus would be just as good, though.
#@!
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COMMENT | slayerbabe
posted by :
9/16/2009 4:17:01 PM
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One is not a ballad. Yeah it starts slow, but that doesn't make it a ballad.
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COMMENT | The Big Four
posted by :
9/16/2009 4:19:14 PM
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To hear Rob say this, makes me think Metallica is dead serious about putting this tour together.
I think it'd be amazing if Dave put his super ego aside and actually played with Metallica, not for the whole set, but the songs he's credited on.
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COMMENT | MUTHAFUCK ANTHRAX!!!
posted by :
9/16/2009 4:52:59 PM
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GET TESTAMENT OR EXODUS INSTEAD.ANYTHRAX WROTE SOFTER SHIT THAN ANY OF THOSE BANDS.THEY SUCK ANYWAYS ASIDE FROM A FEW SONGS.
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COMMENT | yes lil' buddies
posted by : spaztekmofo
9/16/2009 4:58:25 PM
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Drop Anthrax, and get Testament - and I will be there.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Billy Oxygen
9/16/2009 5:16:07 PM
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This will be very cool to see....on dvd from my couch. Ice cold beer, skip Anthrax, Turn off when Metallica starts to bore me. And for less than $200.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/16/2009 5:16:58 PM
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Dave would never play before Metallica. Period.
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COMMENT | "dave would never play before metallica"
posted by :
9/16/2009 6:11:15 PM
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lol. he already pretty much said he would in a previous story. his main beef will probably be with slayer and who goes on when. dave understands the economics of this whole thing, unlike some of you nimrods.
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COMMENT | ROOM FOR ONE MORE--NOT!!!
posted by : JakeE.GeddyLeeRoth
9/17/2009 2:25:08 AM
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I bet John Bush is goin, "Aw fuck, here we go again".
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COMMENT | they could get a second stage
posted by : ankarock
9/24/2009 9:51:43 AM
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and do this like a fest
do the stadiiums and gave the rest of the sattalite bands also
like tetament exodus etv
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COMMENT | they could get a second stage
posted by : ankarock
9/24/2009 9:51:56 AM
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and do this like a fest
do the stadiiums and have the rest of the sattalite bands also
like tetament exodus etv
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COMMENT | they could get a second stage
posted by : ankarock
9/24/2009 9:53:03 AM
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and do this like a fest.
do the stadiiums and have the rest of the sattalite bands also
like testament exodus flotsam and jetsam machine head etc
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COMMENT | Clash of the titans II
posted by : drheim
10/9/2009 1:17:43 PM
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It used to be Slayer/Megadeth?anthrax with alice in chains opening up. Now lets have Metallica/SLayer/Megadeth/anthrax and BEHEMOTH open up!!!
I am not sure if Anthrax is really needed, but whatever.
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