ridethelightning

I heard something recently that demanded my attention. I could care less that Disturbed is taking a break from making music (they're age has made their lyrics become too political in recent albums) but the lead singer said something that irked me. David Draimen claims that "rock and metal are in horrible shape and slowly dying."

I will agree that radio rock is in poor shape while bands like Nickelback, and Papa Roach pollute the air waves, but metal is alive and well. we are in the wake of the big 4 thrash metal pioneers (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax) playin multiple sold out shows at yankee stadium. A new album from the reunited Anthrax after almost 20 years, and we're in the middle of the Share the Welt tour, with legendary Hatebreed, and Five Finger Death Punch (who in my opinion are the best Metal has to offer as of know)

So maybe metal is doing just fine and Draimen knows he cant compete...