Yesterday I mentioned a "story" that was circulating around the web involving Dave Grohl & a $75 million dollar lawsuit (and a good chance that it was bogus). But here we have another head scratcher; Now I gotta admit... for most Weezer fans, these are exciting times: The band's dropped a new album, Hurley, partied with My Chemical Romance, (more on them in a bit), and are bringing some of their most popular albums - "The Blue Album" and Pinkerton - to the stage for several fall shows.
But not everyone is psyched about all this "Weezer-ness", to coin a certain non-phrase, and one man is doing whatever it takes to make them go away. Seattle local James Burns is rallying a campaign to pay the band $10 million to "disappear." As Seattle newspaper The Stranger reports, Burns has set up a web-page via a fund-raising site to collect money to "stop hearing about a shitty new Weezer album every goddamn year." Burns also writes, "This is an abusive relationship, and it needs to stop now," referring to his disappointment with songs like Beverly Hills (uh oh... 360 Degrees plays this song. Maybe I'll get sued...) and I'm Your Daddy.
Despite Burns' proactive rallying, don’t expect Weezer to call it quits. So far, Burns has only raised $172, although one philanthropist has pledged $100. Weezer seem amused by the campaign. Drummer Patrick Wilson posted on his Twitter, "If they can make it 20 [million], we'll do the 'deluxe breakup!'"
And I thought the country was in a recession... Sheesh! Of course, I could be persuaded to stop playing the all the Weezer songs that we currently feature for say... 500 thousand dollars. I figure, what the hell; all this money is just flying around, why not cash in on some of it! Yes... pun intended. Don't worry, I won't be here all week, but do try the veal.
Next up, I read a piece on a reunion, of sorts. While this is a little out of the realm of "alternative", these guys were definitely an alternative force in metal during the 80's and all those hair bands. The bottom line on this - it's truly kick-ass news! Nineteen years after first touring together under the "Clash of the Titans" banner, thrash metal kings Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax are reunited and back on the road, this time on the "Jagermeister Music Tour." But make no mistake: In the eyes of all the bands involved, it's "Clash of the Titans: Revisited." As I said, this is great news. I can remember all the shit Anthrax got shortly after 9/11 in regards to the bands name, even though they had been around for YEARS prior to that.
I found a pic of the bands frontmen... how would you like these guys showing up at your reunion? If anything, it would be one hell of a reunion! From left to right, Ian Scott (Anthrax), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), and Kerry King (Slayer).
Lastly, we'll be making a stop at the "it's about time" department. For a while there, I thought My Chemical Romance was trying to out-do Green Day in the follow-up album area. Last December, the band focused on writing and recording the follow-up to 2006's The Black Parade, the multi-platinum smash that established them as one of the decade's biggest new bands (hey, now there's a new term to lay on your music loving friends at your next party). Front-man Gerard Way had completed nearly seven songs, which were inspired by everything from Judas Priest and Def Leppard to the Hives and the Killers. Man, think about that for a second... what a combination!
But then the band decided to start over from scratch. (Drummer Bob Bryar also split amicably from the group around the same time.) According to guitarist Ray Toro, "It's been a very long writing process. Some songs we just had to get out of our system and some songs we kept and reworked." My Chem will reveal those years of hard work on their new album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, which hits stores November 22. Let's hope it's worth the four year way.
That's if for today. Sorry, I'm out of motion sickness pills if you need any. Please consult your local pharmacy...
Peace out,
Dave
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