Topic: Ticketmaster iz dum. (Read 6869 times)

Statik · « **on:** 16 Jan 2008, 12:20 »

So I've been browsing local ticket sites and also ticketmaster (as much as I hate them) looking for concerts to plan for over the next few months, when I came across this:

From the ticketmaster site; information on the "Gigantour"... tour...

"Megadeth, the pioneers of the American thrash metal movement, are taking their live show on the road. With over 20 million albums sold, their distinctive guitar solos coupled with Dave Mustaine's unique vocal style is a must-see for any heavy metal concert goer."

Note the first three words.
Now, I'm not a huge Megadeth fan, Im more of a Metallica fan, and no, I don't care about Mustaine getting kicked out of Metallica or any such, I just preferred the sound that Metallica had.
A pioneer? Sure. THE pioneer? No.

Anyway, it irritates me to see shit like this, especially considering the fact that Ticketmaster has sold me every Metallica and Slayer ticket Ive ever bought.

But whatever, Id be going for Children of Bodom, In Flames and High on Fire. Now to figure out if I want to see those bands over Ministry and Meshuggah, or drive the 3.5+ hours to see them in NYC.

Johnny C · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:16 »

I think one could argue that Megadeth pioneered it in one direction and Metallica pioneered it in another. Certainly nothing to get too worked up about, especially since the early output of both bands isn't bad.

pinkpiche · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 13:29 »

Vega (the biggest venue in Denmark) once catagorised:

Belle & Sebastian as shoegazer/pop/alt
Low as post-rock
Coheed & Cambria as emo/alt/prog
aaand wait for it
Bullet For My Valentine as grindcore. Yes.

Valrus · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 14:49 »

Yeah it seems to me that there are far more valid reasons to hate Ticketmaster.

jimbunny · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 15:17 »

You know, that doesn't have to mean they were the only pioneers...

Just like when I say, "Davy Crocket, the frontier man, ..."

Nodaisho · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 19:37 »

Quote from: Statik on 16 Jan 2008, 12:20

So I've been browsing local ticket sites and also ticketmaster (as much as I hate them) looking for concerts to plan for over the next few months, when I came across this:

From the ticketmaster site; information on the "Gigantour"... tour...

"Megadeth, the pioneers of the American thrash metal movement, are taking their live show on the road. With over 20 million albums sold, their distinctive guitar solos coupled with Dave Mustaine's unique vocal style is a must-see for any heavy metal concert goer."

Note the first three words.
Now, I'm not a huge Megadeth fan, Im more of a Metallica fan, and no, I don't care about Mustaine getting kicked out of Metallica or any such, I just preferred the sound that Metallica had.
A pioneer? Sure. THE pioneer? No.

Anyway, it irritates me to see shit like this, especially considering the fact that Ticketmaster has sold me every Metallica and Slayer ticket Ive ever bought.

But whatever, Id be going for Children of Bodom, In Flames and High on Fire. Now to figure out if I want to see those bands over Ministry and Meshuggah, or drive the 3.5+ hours to see them in NYC.

Did you complain when ticketmaster sang the praises of Metallica and Slayer? I am sure they did, they need to sell the tickets, and what better way than making each and every band sound like the best one ever?

And overpriced? Is $45 overpriced for a ticket to see four bands? I honestly don't know, I have never been to any real shows, aside from one Beatles cover band show when I was nine.

De_El · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 19:53 »

Ticketmaster is dumb because they charge ridiculous amounts of money for convenience. For serious, I once went to buy a ticket for a National show on ticketmaster, and when I got to checkout they wanted to charge me $15. The ticket itself was $15. For that, I went to the Vic's box office.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 20:27 »

Quote from: pinkpiche on 16 Jan 2008, 13:29

Coheed & Cambria as emo/alt/prog

Wait, how is this in any way inaccurate.

ObOnTopic: MORE LIKE "TICKETBASTARD" AMIRITE

Statik · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 22:07 »

Quote from: Nodaisho on 16 Jan 2008, 19:37

Did you complain when ticketmaster sang the praises of Metallica and Slayer? I am sure they did, they need to sell the tickets, and what better way than making each and every band sound like the best one ever?

And overpriced? Is $45 overpriced for a ticket to see four bands? I honestly don't know, I have never been to any real shows, aside from one Beatles cover band show when I was nine.

If they said that either band was THE pioneer of thrash in this country, I would be just as annoyed.

Actually I tend to never read the site, I was only bothering to read it this time because there will be different supporting acts depending on location, so I was trying to confirm who would be where on the dates near me. Otherwise I could care less what idiotic crap they put up (and was justified in my indifference by the info about Megadeth)

And with service charges itll be at least $50 if not more. For a headliner I'm "meh" about. And if I go to the New York show... thats a little over a tank of gas to get there and back. Another 30 or so dollars.
And yes, its expensive (to me) even more so when the majority of shows Ive gone to in Baltimore over the past six or so months have been free (kinda). Its just kicking my ass more now that everything I want to go to over the next two months is either in DC or Philly (and thereby not free).

McTaggart · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 22:14 »

Why be annoyed. People have to market their shows. If people start putting "one of the metal bands from wherever, honestly not as good as this other band but do a similar thing" on their posters and their show descriptions they're going to get fired.

Jackie Blue · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 22:22 »

Yeah, truth in advertising would be kind of silly.

"MEGADETH, one of THE thrash bands of the 80s, led by Dave Mustaine's darkly awful lyrics! Honestly, lots of bands did it better, but why not come on out and see them! Sure, there won't be a single girl in the entire place, but it might be fun! At least for irony's sake, right!"

Nodaisho · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Jan 2008, 23:15 »

Statik, I wouldn't count yourself too unlucky, at least you have more shows you can go to, there are maybe two cities that I know of that have shows played at often within... a few hours, here in Colorado.

Zero, they could at least say that they are one of the big four of thrash. And personally, I like Megadeth, thank you very much. Sure, Mustaine isn't going to win any pulitzers for his lyrics, and on his last CD he could have used a good dose of shut up and play, maybe listen to peace sells a couple times to learn how to get a message across without having a dozen spots in a song where you stop playing and just talk, but hey, almost every band has had bad moments.

edit: But man... A tour supported by Hot Topic? Some things just should not be, Dave. At least if I get bored at the mall, I can go into the hot topic and ask after a bunch of metal band T-shirts that they likely will never have heard of disguised by initially asking about a megadeth shirt.

Nah, not that much of an asshole.

valley_parade · « **Reply #12 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 06:31 »

Ticketmaster.

I bought my tickets to see Dropkick Murphys in March through them. Four tickets, plus all their recockulous charges. $170. For a punk show.

Johnny C · « **Reply #13 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 06:55 »

That's not very punk at all.

valley_parade · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 07:02 »

Nope.

This is why I actually LIKE Warped Tour. You pay $20-25 and you get to see a ton of bands, even if most of them are whiny shitfucks.

Johnny C · « **Reply #15 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 07:16 »

Hey, Tommy.

Valrus · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 08:51 »

SEE THERE IT IS YOU'RE DOING IT AGAIN

YOU GUYS ARE SO WEIRD

Statik · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 11:55 »

Quote from: Nodaisho on 16 Jan 2008, 23:15

Statik, I wouldn't count yourself too unlucky, at least you have more shows you can go to, there are maybe two cities that I know of that have shows played at often within... a few hours, here in Colorado.

Zero, they could at least say that they are one of the big four of thrash. And personally, I like Megadeth, thank you very much. Sure, Mustaine isn't going to win any pulitzers for his lyrics, and on his last CD he could have used a good dose of shut up and play, maybe listen to peace sells a couple times to learn how to get a message across without having a dozen spots in a song where you stop playing and just talk, but hey, almost every band has had bad moments.

edit: But man... A tour supported by Hot Topic? Some things just should not be, Dave. At least if I get bored at the mall, I can go into the hot topic and ask after a bunch of metal band T-shirts that they likely will never have heard of disguised by initially asking about a megadeth shirt.

Nah, not that much of an asshole.

Um, I lived in Colorado... for six years. If you live in and around Denver, there are tons of shows that play Denver, The Springs, or even *gag* Boulder. Also, that state has one of the (IMO) best concert venues in the US (Red Rocks). But I do still prefer my living in Baltimore, and having DC and Philly within driving distance. Oh, and seafood. Stupid state with its stupid non salt water fish having landlocked chunk of dirt.

Also, $20-25 for warped tour? How about $0 for Ozzfest? Oh yeah.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Jan 2008, 14:41 »

You do have a point, I suppose we do get a lot of shows around here, but you can't just hop into the next state if you miss the tickets for the show in Denver.

valley_parade · « **Reply #19 on:** 18 Jan 2008, 08:34 »

Quote from: Statik on 17 Jan 2008, 11:55

Also, $20-25 for warped tour? How about $0 for Ozzfest? Oh yeah.

Only if they promise me 3 Inches of Blood and Amon Amarth.

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