I am an avid lover of the eighties style melodicrock/metal/rock, or whatever you want to call it. But....I think its time to accept that that era is over & it most likely aint comin' back! I think this latest resurgence of these eighties bands trying to make a comeback was great....most of them came out with cd's that were true to their eighties style. Other than Def Leppard going gold (500,000 sold) with Euphoria, most of these bands did not find much success. At one point, I heard Great White's cd had sold ~60,000, Ratt had approx. the same # sold, Dokken, Iron Maiden...... Even Bon Jovi's latest attempt, Crush has rapidly dropped from #9 to #29 in the Billboard rankings. AC-DC's Stiff Upper Lip debuted high in the charts then rapidly dropped from the rankings as well. Sad. While we see the "new" rock....Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, etc... selling 6, 7 million plus. Part of the problem may be that these eighties bands just aren't putting out the material they used to, when they were young and HUNGRY. I am hoping that some band, whether new or an eighties band, will come out with a BREAKTHROUGH cd that will bring this style back. However, for the most part, I have accepted that this era is over & probably will only remain in my memories (great ones they were!). Any opinions or arguments to what I've just said?????????? p.s. One person I am pulling for is Mark Kendall & his new band, Train Station.....maybe they'll be the band that has a big breakthrough! http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2811#msg-2811Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:44:23 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,3550#msg-3550 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,3550#msg-3550
Look on the bright side you can trail around 2nd hand shops and pick up some absolute 80's classics at present.]]> Nick Green NoticeboardTue, 25 Jul 2000 05:19:51 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2911#msg-2911 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2911#msg-2911Just to see everyone jump on the bandwaggon again and sign all the crap.
What is left today are the REAL fans, who buy and love the stuff, no matter what others say or think, and the REAL musicians, the ones who give 110% on stage, no matter how big or small the audience is.
And that's so cool about all the scene - the big family.

DJ
]]> DJ Klaus NoticeboardFri, 07 Jul 2000 19:21:41 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2875#msg-2875 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2875#msg-2875
The music industry survives on change. For every generation of music buyers it loses a new generation comes along and each generation needs something to call its own. Chances are, if you're in your 30's now and were into the 80's rock scene, the labels think your time has gone! Like it or not, and we can all complain and harp on about how quality should count, but listen, what teenagers are going to like the music their parents like? Being a teenager is about rebelling for Godsake!

There IS a place for 80's musicians but the 'cutting edge' isn't it! Accept the scene as it is. Be grateful there are still people that want to try and provide us with the sound we yearn for but...open your eyes and ears and appreciate some of the great, current bands/music out there whilst retaining your respect for the guys who don't want to die just yet.]]> Surfpunk NoticeboardFri, 07 Jul 2000 06:43:43 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2874#msg-2874 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2874#msg-2874 Surfpunk NoticeboardFri, 07 Jul 2000 06:30:07 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2853#msg-2853 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2853#msg-2853One thing I always find strange is the term big hair bands being such a term of abuse. Why did putting a show on become unacceptable-unless of course it ate into record company profits? And haven't bands such as Slipknot/Korn/Coal Chamber et al have rules and regulations regarding image, you know, the jump in the right place, the wallet chain, the new tatts, the goatee, the PublicEnemy stage persona, the personality disorders to be broadcast to the planet.
A Stateside friend of mine told me that when Cinderella's "Still Climbing" album came out, a dj on his local station smashed it up on air, saying that "We're not playing this shit!"
The drive into the underground was industry-driven.]]> Andrew Paul NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 22:51:37 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2850#msg-2850 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2850#msg-2850

I´m just 18 but kept the flame alive and always will, by listening, making and writing the music i/we love!! ANd i´m sure that there are others in my age that also to so!


-Alex!]]> alex siedler NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 20:27:39 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2846#msg-2846 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2846#msg-2846Take for instance the forthcoming Alice / Bon Jovi tours in the UK. We all wait with baited breath expecting the support slots to be like the old days i.e. quality hard rock, and they're crap. Someone needs to take a chance and mix the best of the old with the best of the new but no-one's willing to foot the bill. The old band shows currently touring the States would be livened up significantly with the likes of Damned Nation or Push on the bill.

]]> TERRY NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 17:18:38 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2840#msg-2840 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2840#msg-2840 Kris NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 14:15:49 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2838#msg-2838 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2838#msg-2838 wayne NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 13:53:59 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2837#msg-2837 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2837#msg-2837
And as for the days of the 80's to be gone that's your own choice....the style in some of the bands today are still thier, and personally will never go away. For people to sit at home, turn on Mtv and think about yesterday is foolish...screw Mtv...my CD player still rocks and I could care less what the hell some 19yr old kid is listening to....if it becomes popular again...great, if not who cares? On one hand we blame the media for no promotion and then if we did get it we'd bitch about who's getting more coverage....the real problem are the bands. They just need to put out a solid product where 'true and real fans' can buy something they'll enjoy. I do wish I could go into a store and see a band that looks cool....I still can't believe the 'college' guy look is still attracting people...UGH...where is House Of Lords when you need them?..Oh.yeah....in my CD Player!!

]]> Kris NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 13:31:47 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2833#msg-2833 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2833#msg-2833As for me, I like all types of music but when it comes to the happiest and most FUN /memorable times of my life it was when the 80's hair music was around and I'll never give up that time in my life when especially now, I can put on a Danger2, Extreme, or Poison cd and go back to that concert(s) or time in my life that I enjoyed the most. You could go to a killer concert ,bang your head, and not think twice about getting hurt and having some big huge sweaty guy moshing you while you tried to enjoy the show. As far as record sales, I think the bands that are still trying out there and giving it thier all are doing it not for the money but because they are dedicated to thier fans and do it because they LOVE to play.
The era maybe gone for right now ..but remember, everything comes back around. And those of us who still believe in the music will ALWAYS keep the era alive!!!
And I feel thats most of the ppl who post on this site.
Rock On !!!!!]]> dee NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 13:07:58 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2827#msg-2827 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2827#msg-2827
Please, please, please Mr. Record Executives. Give the new VH some backing and help put some good old rock and roll back on the radio.]]> Whynot NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 10:53:38 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2826#msg-2826 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2826#msg-2826
Mrpool wrote:
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Part of the problem may be that these eighties bands just aren't putting out the material they used to, when they were young and HUNGRY. I am hoping that some band, whether new or an eighties band, will come out with a BREAKTHROUGH cd that will bring this style back. However, for the most part, I have accepted that this era is over & probably will only remain in my memories (great ones they were!).
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There will be an 80's band with a breakthrough album in the very near future. Perhaps you may remember the band? Their name is...............

VAN FUCKING HALEN!!

However, let's hope that this does NOT bring a return of hairspray queens like Poison, Slaughter, Cinderella, Nelson, etc. But the bands who had something to say will say it again, and then (as it happens at the beginning of every decade) a new wave of bands will come along to wipe away all the crap of the boybands and Limp Dickzit types.

]]> F.O.R.D. NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 10:30:08 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2825#msg-2825 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2825#msg-2825 John Q NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 10:29:13 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2819#msg-2819 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2819#msg-2819 Davy(N.I.) NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 07:22:13 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2816#msg-2816 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2816#msg-2816 wayne NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 06:34:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2815#msg-2815 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2815#msg-2815 Ferrari Sparklepants NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 06:27:55 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2811#msg-2811 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,2811,2811#msg-2811
At one point, I heard Great White's cd had sold ~60,000, Ratt had approx. the same # sold, Dokken, Iron Maiden...... Even Bon Jovi's latest attempt, Crush has rapidly dropped from #9 to #29 in the Billboard rankings. AC-DC's Stiff Upper Lip debuted high in the charts then rapidly dropped from the rankings as well. Sad. While we see the "new" rock....Kid Rock, Limp Bizkit, etc... selling 6, 7 million plus.

Part of the problem may be that these eighties bands just aren't putting out the material they used to, when they were young and HUNGRY. I am hoping that some band, whether new or an eighties band, will come out with a BREAKTHROUGH cd that will bring this style back. However, for the most part, I have accepted that this era is over & probably will only remain in my memories (great ones they were!).

Any opinions or arguments to what I've just said??????????

p.s. One person I am pulling for is Mark Kendall & his new band, Train Station.....maybe they'll be the band that has a big breakthrough! ]]> Mrpool NoticeboardThu, 06 Jul 2000 06:10:25 +1000