VR To Release 'Melody And The Tyranny' EP

[Booker Floyd]

All those Contraband editions to help it sell multi-platinum

About how many people do you think bought these updated editions to "help it sell multi-platinum?"

[jarmo]

I'm sure you have all the statistics in your quote file. 

If nobody buys them, why did they release them?


Many bands do it, it's the norm. But unlike all the rest of the bands in the world, VR is the last real rock band. With that comes a certain responsibility to act like it. Don't you think?

 


/jarmo

[Booker Floyd]

I'm sure you have all the statistics

Im even more sure that you have absolutely none.

If nobody buys them, why did they release them?


Many bands do it, it's the norm. But unlike all the rest of the bands in the world, VR is the last real rock band. With that comes a certain responsibility to act like it. Don't you think?

Strangely enough, I knew you would avoid answering the question when I asked it. 

Real rock bands do things like that.  They can also sell beach towels, tin candles, baby clothes, belt buckles, money clips, watches, coin purses, playing cards, and pens.  You and I may not like it (or we may selectively criticize one and not another), but it doesnt necessarily make that band any less a real band.

[jarmo]

You can do whatever the fuck you want. But when you claim all these things and then do what your record company does while canceling shows because they're not money makers, don't expect me to just "do a Booker" and nod my head in appreciation while asking for more.


Other bands sell all kinds of merchandise, cancel shows, release multiple formats of their albums etc, but they don't set out to be "unpredictable" or the "last real rock band".

They just do what they want and let others decide whether or not they're unpredictable, dangerous or just cheesy.



Now, there's this other band who does things in a special way and some of you are upset about this.... Now, that's dangerous! 





/jarmo

[lynn1961]

You know what, Jarmo?  I think it's time that you just took this VR section out of here.  I don't even know why it's here, anymore.  It had it's relevance, in the beginning, but doesn't now.   Like them, or not, VR is a band, on it's own, and there are other web sites or forums about that, for people to talk about.  This is not the place.  This is a GnR site.  I've always thought it was the best one, because it wasn't about the original or the present - it's always been about everyone who's ever been in GnR, which is great.  That's how it should be.   Which is why, VR earned a place here.  However, anymore, the bashing back and forth is ridiculous.  Who's better, Scott vs Axl, whether Slash is any good any more, VR vs GnR, which band is more dangerous, on and on....can't be avoided, I guess, but, as the administrator, I can't believe you actually take part in this.   If you really don't like VR, that's fine.  I don't care.  But, why continue on with a section, of a web site, about something that you obviously don't like?   

[cfcsfc]

You know what, Jarmo?? I think it's time that you just took this VR section out of here.? I don't even know why it's here, anymore.? It had it's relevance, in the beginning, but doesn't now.? ?Like them, or not, VR is a band, on it's own, and there are other web sites or forums about that, for people to talk about.? This is not the place.? This is a GnR site.? I've always thought it was the best one, because it wasn't about the original or the present - it's always been about everyone who's ever been in GnR, which is great.? That's how it should be.? ?Which is why, VR earned a place here.? However, anymore, the bashing back and forth is ridiculous.? Who's better, Scott vs Axl, whether Slash is any good any more, VR vs GnR, which band is more dangerous, on and on....can't be avoided, I guess, but, as the administrator, I can't believe you actually take part in this.? ?If you really don't like VR, that's fine.? I don't care.? But, why continue on with a section, of a web site, about something that you obviously don't like?? ?

I agree with most of this. Not in the respect that the VR section should be re-moved, but the bashing is a joke.
The 'old band' isn't so much as allowed to be mentioned in the GnR section, let alone comparisons, bashings, snide remarks etc, etc. So why are people, who obviously just want to stir something allowed to come into the VR section and do it? People who obviously aren't fans of the band.
I also find it amazing how people claim to love GnR so much, yet display such mockery and distain towards the people in VR who helped make GnR, the band they love so much, what it is.

[lynn1961]

You are so right!? I've done my fair share of opening my mouth about Axl or about the newer version of GnR vs original.? People, here, are very sensitive about these issues, and I was told, on more than one occasion to leave, if I didn't like it. So, I've tried hard to keep my mouth shut, as it's just not worth it.? Nobody wins.? So, now, some of those same people are over here, doing the same thing.  And all you have to do is just look above, at the last few posts, to see who's being the loudest about it.  ?

And, cfcsfc (that's hard to type!) - your last sentence made a great amount of sense!? ? ?

[jarmo]

But, why continue on with a section, of a web site, about something that you obviously don't like?   

Because of Booker.





/jarmo

[lynn1961]

But, why continue on with a section, of a web site, about something that you obviously don't like?? ?

Because of Booker.





/jarmo

Oh, now I think I've heard it all!? ? So, all opinions aside, this all comes down to a vendetta with one guy...

[jarmo]

No vendetta. Can't disappoint Booker.

He's got a need to post quotes taken out of context and this is the perfect place for him to run around quoting me in.

 


/jarmo

[Smoking Guns]

This is hilarious.  Can we get a video of you and Booker meeting and having a debate?  That would rule.

[jarmo]

This is hilarious.  Can we get a video of you and Booker meeting and having a debate?  That would rule.

Apparently we were at the same GN'R show last year, but unfortunately he didn't feel like showing up at the pre-show.




/jarmo

[Smoking Guns]

Damn!!!!!  Booker, Jarmo is calling out a no show.  Booker, counter Jarmo's claim at once! Just kidding. 

What show Jarmo?  Jarmo, do you consider any European date or maybe a NYC date as one you would go to see GNR? 

[jarmo]

I don't think this is the right place to discuss other bands. 



/jarmo

[Smoking Guns]

I don't think this is the right place to discuss other bands.?



/jarmo

Good point.  I was trying to see what show you saw with Booker. 

[jarmo]

I think it was NYC in November.....

He could've met all his favorite posters in one place.





/jarmo

[Smoking Guns]

Off Topic,

We should have link to all of our myspace pages for those that want to participate.  That way I can see what the cast of characters look like.  It could take our banter to the next level. 

I only know what Garry, Jameslofton29, and Mrs. Axlrose look like.

[D]

I love VR but the whole "Dangerous" Band thing is pretty stupid and quite Gay.

[monkeychow]

Especially since they stole it from GNR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goA8Z6Q38wM

[cfcsfc]

Especially since they stole it from GNR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goA8Z6Q38wM

'Stole' it from GnR? You seem to forget that three of the VR guys were GnR, hell, probably came up with the tag for all we know.