| [Deep Freeze] Monday, February 09, 2009 11:52:16 AM | |
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Well put, Soy. I have to agree there. It does not amount to much as far as we, the loyal fans, are concerned. I think HB hit it on the head, though. Marketing. I had really not considered it exactly the way he stated it, but he is correct. The Grammys, as with any "awards" show, is about selling the product. While Priest are certainly legendary, it is also true that they do not have the sizeable fanbase they had in the 80's. They are not going to help the record industry sell more product like a Metallica would. Very well said, HB.
Perhaps Uno is on to something as well? Maybe Priest did not "deserve" to win. Of course, we have to go back to exactly what it is that was at stake. Recognition? Maybe. Acknowledgement from peers? Possibly. Marketing power? Certainly. Metallica continue to draw a very large crowd when they play. Priest do not. At least not here in the US, from what I have seen. The Vegas show was OK.. maybe two or three thousand fans. The venue was small I admit, but we saw them in So Cal on the AoR tour and the Irvine venue had maybe five to eight thousand at most. Point is, they do not draw like they used to. Certainly not going to fill a large arena like they did in the "old" days.
My complaint is not really about Priest missing out on the award as it is the overall representation of the industry by complete nimrods. The Pop Music world has always been this way for me. The public sucks, plain and simple. People that buy this garbage are idiots. They would not know musical talent if it was drawn out and labeled for them. But it sells and industry officials go where the money is, no doubt. You may not care for old Clive, but that man is a friggin genius as far as marketing this crap. He has the kids by the short hairs and knows how to pull.
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| [Cooper Ryback] Monday, February 09, 2009 11:40:39 AM | |
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GIve Tallica credit, they won the award. They sell more cd's anyway.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by paorcamp from Monday, February 09, 2009 10:18:47 AM)| |  | paorcamp wrote: | | eh...what kind of priest fan could ever say something like that!!!??
are you ok???If priest didn't deserve it...why would metallica do!!??
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| [Soylentgreen4u] Monday, February 09, 2009 11:18:34 AM | |
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DON'T QUITE GET ALL THE FUROR HERE OVER THE  GRAMMYS....WHAT THE HELL DID MOST OF YOU EXPECT?...AS A PRIEST FAN SINCE '77,I COULD CARE LESS IF THEY WON ONE OF THOSE THINGYS...I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE MIGHTY PRIEST FOR THE DEFENDERS TOUR...
SFV TOUR...'PAINKILLER' LIVE POUNDING ON OUR CHESTS...BRITISH STEEL...HELL BENT...THE
LEATHER...THE STUDS...THAT VOICE!!!!!!!!!...MEETING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE MID 80's...ALL THE GREAT METAL FANS I'VE MET OVER THE YEARS AT THE SHOWS...ROCKA ROLLA ON THROUGH...YEAH,LIKE I WAS HOPING I COULD TALK METAL MUSIC NEXT TIME WITH OTHER FANS AND SAY "I'M A PRIEST FAN BABY,AND THEY WON A GRAMMY SO THERE!".....I DON'T THINK SO!
WE'RE THEY EVEN THERE LAST NIGHT?..I'LL BET NOT,WHAT,THEY SENT TRAVIS TO SIT THROUGH THIS SHIT?...HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!....SMART MOVE BY THE VETS OF THE TEAM I SAY... DO ANY OF YOU REALLY THINK THEY CARE IF THEY WON?
JUDAS PRIEST IS SCREEEEEEEAMING METAL IN MY BOOKS...NOT HIPPITY,HOPPITY,I WON A GRAMMPY,GRIMMPY,GRAMMY.
NO GRAMMMPY  ....OHH NOOOO....WHERE'S MY PAIN....PAIN...KILLERS...KILLERS...
CAN'T STOP THE 'PAINKILLER'.... ..... 
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| [kitty12] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:52:44 AM | |
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| I tried to watch the Grammys, and after a very short period of time, I couldn'take it any longer. Coldplay's Vida La whatever has been dubbed a "masterpiece." I guess I don't get it. I think it is terrible. I knew that JP was not going to win. It's the Grammys for pete's sake. There is just not a place for them on these kinds of award shows. It is based on what sold according to the Billboard Top 100. Or what store the artists/group decided to mainly sell out of. I did enjoy Paul MCartney w/ David Grole on drums and Radiohead w/ the USC band. Other than that I didn't see anything that kept me tuned in. |
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| [paorcamp] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:21:56 AM | |
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| [paorcamp] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:18:47 AM | |
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eh...what kind of priest fan could ever say something like that!!!??
are you ok???If priest didn't deserve it...why would metallica do!!??
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Numero Uno from Monday, February 09, 2009 10:12:50 AM)| | | Numero Uno wrote: | | | Lots of sour grapes in here. Maybe Priest didn't win because they just didn't deserve to. |
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| [~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:16:31 AM | |
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The meaning is that Judas Priest's Music speaks for itself!!!!!!!!!!!
Grammy or no-grammy....
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by paorcamp from Monday, February 09, 2009 10:09:32 AM)| | | paorcamp wrote: | | | maybe I don't get it...but I think that in the grammys both, music and words failed... |
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| [Cooper Ryback] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:12:50 AM | |
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| Lots of sour grapes in here. Maybe Priest didn't win because they just didn't deserve to. |
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| [paorcamp] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:09:32 AM | |
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| maybe I don't get it...but I think that in the grammys both, music and words failed... |
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| [~ MG_Metalgoddess~] Monday, February 09, 2009 10:07:32 AM | |
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ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS.......................ABOUT THE GRAMMYS
MG~
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| [Head banger] Monday, February 09, 2009 9:54:21 AM | |
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Perhaps too we should consider what the awards are for. They are realy a marketing tool. sell records. now where does the industry get the most bang for the award? not in metal, thats for sure. and within metal, priest isnt going to shift a ton of albums if they win. metalica, well they sell lots, so....
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Deep Freeze from Monday, February 09, 2009 9:17:54 AM)| | | Deep Freeze wrote: | | Wow. I just spent the better part of twenty minutes back reading and I must say, there has not been this kind of activity in a long time. Interesting that it takes this type of event to bring out such an emotional reaction! I guess the Grammys are good for something!
I tried, I reall tried. I sat through the most excruciating 52 minutes of my life before I could stand no more..and that was just the "red carpet"!! I just could not watch the actual show, although I did tune in for a moment at the beginning. Saw Whitney stumble up and begin to babble and that is where I finally gave up. I just couldn't do it. Priest or no Priest.
It does not surprise me that our beloved boys were not winners. The longer I listened to the "artists" that tried to speak (in what language, I am not sure) the more I realized what the "industry" has become. I mean, it has never been a bastion of intellect, but clearly there is a severe lack of brain cells in music today. Of course, there is NO shortage of self-indugence and hype. Perhaps (as usual) it is a by-product of my age but I simply cannot sit and watch these evolutionarily-stifled beings mumble and bumble their way across the screen. Then there are the "hosts"...arrrrrggghhhh.
I cannot help but wonder; had Priest won, would there be as much bitterness or disdain for this show? I think , for our group at least, it may have softened an already terrible experience but I am almost sure we would still look at this for what it is; garbage. I do not understand the "voting" process, so I cannot comment on the who, but the what is obvious. There are people in music today that have NO business doing anything outside of washing cars or delivering something.
Anyway, I am really happy to see so much passion and excitement. All this activity proves we are still here and we are still viable!!
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| [Everleigh] Monday, February 09, 2009 9:53:55 AM | |
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| I am obviously in the minority here, but even though I was so disappointed that Priest was overlooked, I have to say... I really enjoyed the show itself. I thought Justin Timberlake with Al Green and Keith Urban was great, I loved seeing Radiohead with the USC Marching Band, and well, Paul Mc Cartney, and then... Robert Plant and ALlison Kraus. Of COURSE it is a huge popularity contest and marketing game. I agree that Robert Plant should have been honored YEARS ago. but stil, it was pretty entertaining. I am not a fan of rap, so I kind of ignored all that, but otherwise, I liked the show. |
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| [paorcamp] Monday, February 09, 2009 9:53:19 AM | |
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that's what the song says:
It's easy to go along with the crowd,
And find later on that your say ain't allowed
Oh that's the way to find what you've been missing
I say...Fuck metallica...and the industry...they know nothing...they are nothing and they can prove nothing!!! |
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| [Deep Freeze] Monday, February 09, 2009 9:17:54 AM | |
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Wow. I just spent the better part of twenty minutes back reading and I must say, there has not been this kind of activity in a long time. Interesting that it takes this type of event to bring out such an emotional reaction! I guess the Grammys are good for something!
I tried, I reall tried. I sat through the most excruciating 52 minutes of my life before I could stand no more..and that was just the "red carpet"!! I just could not watch the actual show, although I did tune in for a moment at the beginning. Saw Whitney stumble up and begin to babble and that is where I finally gave up. I just couldn't do it. Priest or no Priest.
It does not surprise me that our beloved boys were not winners. The longer I listened to the "artists" that tried to speak (in what language, I am not sure) the more I realized what the "industry" has become. I mean, it has never been a bastion of intellect, but clearly there is a severe lack of brain cells in music today. Of course, there is NO shortage of self-indugence and hype. Perhaps (as usual) it is a by-product of my age but I simply cannot sit and watch these evolutionarily-stifled beings mumble and bumble their way across the screen. Then there are the "hosts"...arrrrrggghhhh.
I cannot help but wonder; had Priest won, would there be as much bitterness or disdain for this show? I think , for our group at least, it may have softened an already terrible experience but I am almost sure we would still look at this for what it is; garbage. I do not understand the "voting" process, so I cannot comment on the who, but the what is obvious. There are people in music today that have NO business doing anything outside of washing cars or delivering something.
Anyway, I am really happy to see so much passion and excitement. All this activity proves we are still here and we are still viable!!
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| [Head banger] Monday, February 09, 2009 7:11:47 AM | |
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your right. the Grammy's are crap, but as you said any press is good press. the masses who watch that crap have never heard of priest, but if one of them picks up the CD and likes it, thats progress. and if it reminds one or two people who have forgoten them, again, its progress.
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Justin Kenny from Monday, February 09, 2009 5:24:39 AM)| | | Justin Kenny wrote: | | Well...even though it's quite painfully obvious Priest didn't walk away with anything from the Grammy's last night...one thing's for got-damn sure....MILLIONS of people became abundantly aware that Priest were NOMINATED....the album and the songs were mentioned....so....as a result, however direct or indirect; people around the country (and anywhere else this show was broadcast) are also aware that Priest are STILL a band....highly functional and existent....whether or not this'll boost their stakes any outside of the Grammy award show remains to be seen, of course...but....it's PRESS.
Besides....to receive 2 nominations for an album that better than a handful deem a 'flop' is also among the greater middle fingers given as well. 
I'm also proud to say I FINALLY acquired my official copy of "NOSTRADAMUS" over the weekend. I maintain as always....Priest have NOTHING to be ashamed of.....this fucker's a MASTERPIECE!!!! WHAT AN ALBUM!!!! WHAT AN EPIC!!!!
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| [Bev] Monday, February 09, 2009 5:57:03 AM | |
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Justin, Thanks so much for that! You have made this woman incredibly happy! That's all I ever wanted to have happen .. I went to bed. Didn't know for sure, and assumed, based on what folks wrote here, that there wasn't even a mention. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am incredibly happy right now ... 
[Show/Hide Quoted Message] (Quoting Message by Justin Kenny from Monday, February 09, 2009 5:24:39 AM)| | | Justin Kenny wrote: | | Well...even though it's quite painfully obvious Priest didn't walk away with anything from the Grammy's last night...one thing's for got-damn sure....MILLIONS of people became abundantly aware that Priest were NOMINATED....the album and the songs were mentioned....so....as a result, however direct or indirect; people around the country (and anywhere else this show was broadcast) are also aware that Priest are STILL a band....highly functional and existent....whether or not this'll boost their stakes any outside of the Grammy award show remains to be seen, of course...but....it's PRESS.
Besides....to receive 2 nominations for an album that better than a handful deem a 'flop' is also among the greater middle fingers given as well.
I'm also proud to say I FINALLY acquired my official copy of "NOSTRADAMUS" over the weekend. I maintain as always....Priest have NOTHING to be ashamed of.....this fucker's a MASTERPIECE!!!! WHAT AN ALBUM!!!! WHAT AN EPIC!!!!
I give it : However late in the game my review may be... |
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| [Justin Kenny] Monday, February 09, 2009 5:24:39 AM | |
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Well...even though it's quite painfully obvious Priest didn't walk away with anything from the Grammy's last night...one thing's for got-damn sure....MILLIONS of people became abundantly aware that Priest were NOMINATED....the album and the songs were mentioned....so....as a result, however direct or indirect; people around the country (and anywhere else this show was broadcast) are also aware that Priest are STILL a band....highly functional and existent....whether or not this'll boost their stakes any outside of the Grammy award show remains to be seen, of course...but....it's PRESS.
Besides....to receive 2 nominations for an album that better than a handful deem a 'flop' is also among the greater middle fingers given as well.
I'm also proud to say I FINALLY acquired my official copy of "NOSTRADAMUS" over the weekend. I maintain as always....Priest have NOTHING to be ashamed of.....this fucker's a MASTERPIECE!!!! WHAT AN ALBUM!!!! WHAT AN EPIC!!!!
I give it : However late in the game my review may be... |
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| [Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Monday, February 09, 2009 4:56:15 AM | |
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Death Magnetic is at best, average. |
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| [Bev] Monday, February 09, 2009 4:53:31 AM | |
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I like parts of Death Magnetic. Not a Metallica purest, so I can see where St. Anger pissed a lot of people off. Don't think I'll condemn them 'cause they got an award Priest could give two shakes about anyway.
Priest does RULE! And should have at least been mentioned; although, I'm thinking logistically, with alot of bands touring, not many metal bands could, or would, interrupt their schedule to be there ... LOL The no mention bit really has my blood boiling. WTF?!?!
I'm off to make breakfast.
Keep it REAL here in the land of the MetalGods ... |
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| [Return_of_Darth_Painkiller_0870] Monday, February 09, 2009 4:45:44 AM | |
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Morning all...Priest rules! F-Metallica...They should rename "Death Magnetic" to "Fucking Piece of Shit". Kill 'Em All! Somewhere, Cliff Burton is spinning in his grave. This is why I hate watching TV.
Oh, speaking of crappy TV...did anyone watch that half-hour 60 Minutes fluff piece on the Flight 1549 crew??? The lady interviewing them was GOD-FREAKING-AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They've become played out to the maximum now. Next feel-good story please! |
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....got it 