CONFIRMED Nickelback will never be in RB/GH! (YAY!)

[Gamedismantler]

Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5095150/be-like-nickelback-guy-+-dont-do-guitar-hero)

Ok well they're pretty much saying that these games are the reasons that there aren't any good rock bands out nowadays which is the very definition of irony. But what i read was we're not going to give these games our crappy music. Atleast thats what i got out of it. *prays it's true*

Yea yea yea I know even if it was the case I wouldn't have to download it... but knowing it's not available makes me kind of happy.

[instantdeath999]

This is the funniest thing I have read in a long time. And it turned someone who was neutral to Nickelback to a Nickelback hater. You see what an arrogant attitude does?

[Alright_Computer]

Ah, the irony.

[afterstasis]

this is really fantastic news.

also, there are loads of amazing bands today... they just don't chill in the same litterbox as nickelback.

[LORDJUJU]

How will we ever play RB again knowing this.

[j_dub_rules]

Keep the sh*t bands outta Rock Band and keep Nickelback where it belongs....holding up my computer desk :)

[Gamedismantler]

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

[PatNantel]

Well Nickelback isn't my cup of tea! So I couldn't care less about their lead singer's judgement...or lack of. There are cool rock bands nowadays and really great ones in our past...they can all come to rockband.

[topperharley]

they're pretty much saying that these games are the reasons that there aren't any good rock bands out nowadays

Yeah, because these games have been around so long... :rolleyes: But anyway, what's their reason for sucking?

[HyeJinx1984]

If only they could take three doors down, paramore, fallout boy, trapt, other faux rock bands with them and disappear into the abyss I'd be happy.

[afterstasis]

If only they could take three doors down, paramore, fallout boy, trapt, other faux rock bands with them and disappear into the abyss I'd be happy.

well, coldplay is apparently breaking up. :)

[sillystou]

LMAO at video posted. Tough love for the Nickelback boys. ;)

[Gamedismantler]

well, coldplay is apparently breaking up. :)

Thats actually sad news... those guys are musicians. They make really good music that actually varies from song to song. No they aren't rock. I mean they have a couple of harder songs but it's not really rockin' songs. But still.... Ofcourse the lead singer is crazy though... so those rumors could be just nothing.

[voodoo618]

That video is great!

[harbingerofdoom]

so i guess it doesnt matter that there are plenty of people at HMX that play and are fairly good?
I guess it doesnt matter that there are plenty of us that play RB and already know how to play a real guitar, or drums or bass or can actually sing?
I guess those of us who have real guitars and other instruments around the house are just kiddin ourselves.

[afterstasis]

Thats actually sad news... those guys are musicians. They make really good music that actually varies from song to song. No they aren't rock. I mean they have a couple of harder songs but it's not really rockin' songs. But still.... Ofcourse the lead singer is crazy though... so those rumors could be just nothing.

i do hold coldplay in slightly higher regard than nickelback (there were a few songs on the their first album that weren't that bad), but i'm not gonna lie and say i'm sad to see them go. :)

[rgdrafting]

this is really fantastic news.

also, there are loads of amazing bands today... they just don't chill in the same litterbox as nickelback.

LMAO!

As for the video posted....I have a new-found love and admiration for the people of Portugal.

[bonerock]

So this mean I cant play that one song I heard on the radio that might have been by them. Such a big loss for all of us. They have contributed more crappy music to FM radio then just about anyone. I dont think that he knows what a D-bag comment that is. These games have probably inspired more people to try a real instrument then their music has inspired people to practice self felatio while bathing with a toaster

[Gamedismantler]

LMAO!

As for the video posted....I have a new-found love and admiration for the people of Portugal.

Yea I must say.. I've thought about visiting since I've seen that video... must be some cool people there, lol.

[Rod_Stixx]

well, coldplay is apparently breaking up. :)

Oh, don't tease me like that. Could we be so lucky?

If so, this thread may be one of the finest I've read recently. No more Coldplay AND maybe no Nickelback in RB? Sweet!

[trench762]

Awesome, now if creed confirms the same thing I will be a very happy person. You know what really pisses me off about nickelback? They did a song as a tribute to dimebag and I seriously doubt they have ever listened to any pantera in their lives.

[Baanu_Rass]

If you hate Nickleback blame Canada. CRTC helps prop up Crappy Canadian bands and holds down the good ones. But I like these guys cause they're from Alberta, the best province.

[j_dub_rules]

The funniest thing of all is that every bonus band so far in GH/RB has been exponentially better than Nickelback....so yeah, EAD Chad Kroeger

[j_dub_rules]

Awesome, now if creed confirms the same thing I will be a very happy person. You know what really pisses me off about nickelback? They did a song as a tribute to dimebag and I seriously doubt they have ever listened to any pantera in their lives.

Actually, as unfortunate as this is, Dime actually worked with those losers and Kid Rock on the awful Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting remake for the equaully awful Charlies Angels sequel, whatever the hell it was called. Its funny cause the song (Side of a Bullet) uses a Dime solo from the "Far Beyond Driven" era. Funny, an awful band using a solo from another bands worst album. :rolleyes:

[Khiro]

If only they could take three doors down, paramore, fallout boy, trapt, other faux rock bands with them and disappear into the abyss I'd be happy.

HEy! Trapt is still cool O.o If you only heard the song they have in ROck Band though, I would kind of agree. They have lots of OTHER cool songs though. :O

[LORDJUJU]

If you hate Nickleback blame Canada. CRTC helps prop up Crappy Canadian bands and holds down the good ones. But I like these guys cause they're from Alberta, the best province.

So true and so sad.:mad:

[Transbrak]

Hooray.

What a dick.

I hope that rock gave him a concussion.

[trench762]

I dunno I thought Re-inventing the steel was pantera's worst album, kinda liked FBD. Anyway I'm sure dime wasn't working with them b/c he liked there stuff, probably b/c a record label put it together or something.

[Julio_Strikes_Back]

Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!

[visualdeity]

Damn... I like Nickelback, shame to hear they're so stuck on themselves.

[CantStopTheHopp]

Notice he didn't actually say "Our music will never be in GH/RB." The real irony will come when they do actually get a song in either game *shudders*

[Renrock]

Not that I want them , but wouldn't their label make that decision ?

I know it all depends on their contract etc , but lots of times bands don't always have a say in how their music is used.

[Inpheksion]

You know, I don't really see why everyone hates nickelback...

[instantdeath999]

You know, I don't really see why everyone hates nickelback...

I can't speak for everyone, but I dislike them because of the singers superiority complex, and most of all, just how damn generic they are.

[Inpheksion]

I can't speak for everyone, but I dislike them because of the singers superiority complex, and most of all, just how damn generic they are.

Well, they may be quite generic sounding, but they make some of the best generic music, and it sounds good, and the lyrics are quite good, as with their ballads, the lyrics are easily connected with.

[Ferocious Q]

i would only download "This Is How You Remind Me", but only if it was categorized as pop-rock

lol

[instantdeath999]

and the lyrics are quite good,

I strongly disagree with this. Some of their lyrics literally make me cringe. See "Rockstar". That song has been done at least 20 times.

[Inpheksion]

I strongly disagree with this. Some of their lyrics literally make me cringe. See "Rockstar". That song has been done at least 20 times.

Rockstar was incredibly overdone, but I'm talking about most of the older Nickelback songs were VERY well done, as well as a few off that album, such as "Photograph" and other songs such as that.


and on the 'generic' note, people say they are "generic" but I have never heard a band that sounds like nickelback.

[DarthAthema]

this is really fantastic news.

also, there are loads of amazing bands today... they just don't chill in the same litterbox as nickelback.

No kidding...they must not pay attention to anything besides the crappy radio stations that still play their music. There are plenty of great bands out there that I hope don't hang around Nickelback too much. I see no fewer great bands recently than during the early 00's when shallow music was at its peak.

Seriously, I'll ignore the glaring irony that is Nickelback criticizing the quality of the rock industry and the relief that I feel personally that we'll never see the words "Nickelback Pack 01" anywhere near our beloved music store. This seems like the same old tired argument that RB/GH are destroying the music industry. No, the music industry destroyed the music industry. Actually, all the evidence points to rhythm games being the best thing to happen to music in a long time. Instrument sales are up, bands have a new potential source of income, kids are being exposed to music they may have never heard before, and people are interacting with music in a brand new way. I'd love some shred of evidence that there is some damage being done to the music industry. All I ever hear is speculation that there is or will be this mythical shortage of good rock bands. It just boils down to prejudice against video games. Anyone who cares enough to make great music will probably not fritter away all their time with a music video game.

[vandalizemenow00]

Well, they may be quite generic sounding, but they make some of the best generic music, and it sounds good, and the lyrics are quite good, as with their ballads, the lyrics are easily connected with.

The song about the photograph and the one about being a rock star are the two worst songs I have ever heard. The lyrics are God awful. I haven't heard much else by this lame excuse for a band but that is enough to know I never, ever, ever want to hear anything else by them. Lyrics that spell out a story word for word do not interest me, with Dylan being the exception since he has a unique talent for doing so. To boil it all down, DEATH TO NICKLEBACK.

MMMP

[instantdeath999]

and on the 'generic' note, people say they are "generic" but I have never heard a band that sounds like nickelback.

It's mostly the formula they use, especially within the post-grunge genre. It's all a very "play it safe" structure. Plus many of their songs are very similar.

I also find them cliche lyrically, but that's more opinionated.

[MissMoongoddess]

What I'm finding a bit ridiculous about all of this is the statement of "Why don't they do something worthwhile with their lives?" "Start rock bands," said the singer, "Set down the 'Guitar Hero' learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together."


First of all, of all the things to choose as "worthwhile" I don't believe starting a band would be one of them. Doctor, Teacher, Join the Peace Corp.. sure. Rock star, no. The odds of it becoming successful and not being something you do as a form of enjoyment are slim to none. So I see no harm in playing plastic instruments for the same reason.

Aside from that, quite a few people are past the "I'm gonna take 20 - 40 hrs out of my week to try and start a band" phase that play these games. They have their jobs, come home and unwind with a little RB or GH maybe make a family night out of it, rinse and repeat.

I actually liked their music but this whole attitude is enough to turn me away from it now.

[Mex]

I'm not a Nickelback fan but I do like the song "Leader Of Men". It's from before they hit it big and I'd buy it as DLC.

Check it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flnPcA0P5sw

[Alright_Computer]

I'm not a fan of Nickelback, but the idea of the "Saving Me" video is pretty cool.

[Runesmith]

Definately not a Nickelback fan, but this is kind of dissapointing, as I know there are lots of NB fans out there that want to play a song or two by them in RB. No fan, regardless of their favorite bands, should be left behind.

[Apples]

As a lifelong hater of the band, I am relieved beyond words at this article.

[Bearclaw]

I like some of Nickelback's tunes, but this doesn't upset me too much. Kind of like when John Maher said the same thing, I was thinking "Oh no! What a terrible shock to the game's success that they won't get anything by John Maher!"

[Baanu_Rass]

And another thing, are the same people who hate Nickleback the ones who hate Visions? Or do people only support "bad" songs when they get music "cred" for it.

[instantdeath999]

And another thing, are the same people who hate Nickleback the ones who hate Visions? Or do people only support "bad" songs when they get music "cred" for it.

Most people who support Visions support the genre that Visions falls into. Basically, all forms of music, including Death Metal, should be represented.

[Baanu_Rass]

Basically, all forms of music, including Death Metal, should be represented.
So they also support Nickleback for Rock Band theoretically right?

[BaneOfIcarus]

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

Something similar to this happened at a Rush concert. Only people were pushing on the stage and it was going to collapse. Geddy had to stop and tell everyone to move back, or they'd have to stop the show. So Rush wins because they were actually fans...? :p

[instantdeath999]

So they also support Nickleback for Rock Band theoretically right?

Theoretically, yes. I have no problem with Nickelback making it's way in the game. However, I think the difference is that Death Metal is a niche genre for a niche audience, that has to put up with a lot of complaining (see all the vision hate threads), while post grunge was, at a time, absolutely huge.

[Gamedismantler]

I'm not a Nickelback fan but I do like the song "Leader Of Men". It's from before they hit it big and I'd buy it as DLC.

To be honest I liked Nickelback when they first came out because of that song... I remember it being on a CD... MTV's Return of the Rock Vol. 2 had it... back in the neo-metal bs. So you got a lot of bad Papa Roach and Fred Durst on it too... But some goodies like Manson and hmm i forget, lol. Anyways leader of men was on it and I was really excited to hear more from the band. After that though it was downhill.

[Der_Lex]

So they also support Nickleback for Rock Band theoretically right?

'Support' and 'has the right to be in the game' aren't the same.
I wouldn't be opposed to having Nickelback in the game, because it's bound to make some people happy. On the other hand, I'm not going to shed a tear if they don't get in or start a massive letter-writing campaign to get them in.

I don't really hate Nickelback, but that's mainly because I never listen to the radio or watch music videos anymore, so I don't hear there music on a regular basis. From what I know of them, I have to agree that it's a band with a generic 'safe' rock sound, a very mediocre singer with a bad attitude and rather poor lyrics.

In other words, they're the Canadian version of Oasis :D.

[instantdeath999]

From what I know of them, I have to agree that it's a band with a generic 'safe' rock sound, a very mediocre singer with a bad attitude and rather poor lyrics.

In other words, they're the Canadian version of Oasis :D.

Agreed on all points, though I think Liam Gallagher has a pretty decent voice... though you can tell he just tries to copy John Lennon.

[Renrock]

In other words, they're the Canadian version of Oasis :D.

Damn Lex you're on a roll today.

First my beloved Final Fantasy X , and now Oasis !? You keep this up and I'm afraid we won't be able to continue this friendship ay longer.

[instantdeath999]

Damn Lex you're on a roll today.

First my beloved Final Fantasy X , and now Oasis !? You keep this up and I'm afraid we won't be able to continue this friendship ay longer.

Lex has been making Oasis cracks since before I can remember... it's not like it's new :D

[Der_Lex]

Damn Lex you're on a roll today.

First my beloved Final Fantasy X , and now Oasis !? You keep this up and I'm afraid we won't be able to continue this friendship ay longer.

Darn, I checked out your DLC wishlist, but there's nothing there I want to make fun of ;).

Sorry, those two tend to be some of my few dislikes, game- and music-wise. And FFX isn't a bad game, just a bit overrated and a major letdown after IX, which was one of my favorites, because it felt like the old SNES games which I loved.

The best thing I can say about Oasis is 'they're not the worst artists in a music game that I own' *scowls at Anouk*. :D

[instantdeath999]

I somewhat like Oasis's first two albums, but I find Liam to be one of the biggest douches of rock. His voice is like this weird combination of John Lennon and Johnny Rotten, which sounds good in some places, and awkward in others.

I'm a much bigger fan of the Grunge movement than the Britpop movement.

[Gamedismantler]

I don't know Live forever is a fun dumb track to sing/play. But i grew up around that time too.

[instantdeath999]

As a lifelong hater of the band, I am relieved beyond words at this article.

Wait... lifelong? According to your profile, you're 27... born long before the birth of Nickelback.

Maybe your age is just a decoy... how long does the average apple last before rotting?

[Renrock]

I don't know Live forever is a fun dumb track to sing/play. But i grew up around that time too.

Ok , so it may be boringly repetitive on drums , but man that's one of my favorite songs ever !

I'm gonna have to dedicate a "Live Forever" performance to Lex this weekend.

[Der_Lex]

Wait... lifelong? According to your profile, you're 27... born long before the birth of Nickelback.

Maybe your age is just a decoy... how long does the average apple last before rotting?

Apples is already rotten to the core.

[Apples]

Apples is already rotten to the core.

How could you go there? How could you???

[Der_Lex]

Ok , so it may be boringly repetitive on drums , but man that's one of my favorite songs ever !

I'm gonna have to dedicate a "Live Forever" performance to Lex this weekend.

If anyone is rocking out and having fun in my name, I don't care what they do it to :D.

Now which song should I dedicate to you? Something off the Dead Kennedies pack, or the Girls of Metal pack (no time to download or play any of those until the weekend, darn)?


How could you go there? How could you???

We always hurt the ones we love.


And HMXHenry. Because he deserves it.

[instantdeath999]

Ok , so it may be boringly repetitive on drums , but man that's one of my favorite songs ever !

I'm gonna have to dedicate a "Live Forever" performance to Lex this weekend.

I think all of the Oasis songs are actually pretty fun on guitar. Well, I'm not a huge fan of Wonderwall, but Rock N' Roll Star is fun. I actually recommend that one to people who don't like Oasis.



Apples is already rotten to the core.

Now that's hardcore. Apples, you're more "rock n' roll" than the Gallagher brothers could ever hope to be :D




The best thing I can say about Oasis is 'they're not the worst artists in a music game that I own' *scowls at Anouk*. :D

I apparently missed this. I have to say, Anouk is one of the few artist I had not heard of out of RB2/GHWT. I have to say, I really wish it would have stayed that way.

[Rock_Starman]

So I guess he's not actually aware they already have a song in one of these here mus-ack games?

[Der_Lex]

I apparently missed this. I have to say, Anouk is one of the few artist I had not heard of out of RB2/GHWT. I have to say, I really wish it would have stayed that way.

I'm extremely annoyed by this as well, especially since it's the only Dutch artist in the game (or any rhythm game, for that matter). If they wanted a good modern Dutch artist with international appeal, they could've gone for any of the female fronted metal bands like Epica or Within Temptation, but no... they picked the worst possible artist they could find.

[Gamedismantler]

I don't know any of you guys because i'm relatively new to these boards but if i were going to rock out to a song for someone (and it had to be one of the songs in rock band) it would probably be *thinks - wow this is a good sign for this game i'm kind of running through a list of my favorite tracks in my head and having trouble picking*

Welcome Home comes to mind this second but who knows Screaming for Vengence could have to *shrugs*

[Der_Lex]

I don't know any of you guys because i'm relatively new to these boards but if i were going to rock out to a song for someone (and it had to be one of the songs in rock band) it would probably be *thinks - wow this is a good sign for this game i'm kind of running through a list of my favorite tracks in my head and having trouble picking*

Welcome Home comes to mind this second but who knows Screaming for Vengence could have to *shrugs*

Consider this an unofficial welcome, then! The RB section gets the most visitors, but general is where the fun regulars hang out... oh, and us mods too, from time to time. :D

Welcome Home is an excellent choice, by the way... I'm a bit of a prog nut, so any of the prog songs in the game gets a big thumbs up from me.

[instantdeath999]

I'm extremely annoyed by this as well, especially since it's the only Dutch artist in the game (or any rhythm game, for that matter). If they wanted a good modern Dutch artist with international appeal, they could've gone for any of the female fronted metal bands like Epica or Within Temptation, but no... they picked the worst possible artist they could find.

Within Temptation is with the Roadrunner record, aren't they?

[Gamedismantler]

Consider this an unofficial welcome, then! The RB section gets the most visitors, but general is where the fun regulars hang out... oh, and us mods too, from time to time. :D

Welcome Home is an excellent choice, by the way... I'm a bit of a prog nut, so any of the prog songs in the game gets a big thumbs up from me.

Actually yea i posted this on the Rock Band board but they moved it here to general for some reason. Figured i was advertising tracks so it would stay but *shrugs* no biggie. I don't know really what I am... I could use some more Muse though... that and Band on the Run are probably the only things I wish RB had instead of GH.

[Der_Lex]

Within Temptation is with the Roadrunner record, aren't they?

Yes they are, I forgot they're a Roadrunner band these days.
To be honest, I only like their older albums. They've gone a bit too commercial for my tastes. They're still okay, but nowhere near as good as Epica and After Forever, IMO.

Still, the label shouldn't be a problem. Airbourne is in GH:WT as well.

[instantdeath999]

Actually yea i posted this on the Rock Band board but they moved it here to general for some reason. Figured i was advertising tracks so it would stay but *shrugs* no biggie. I don't know really what I am... I could use some more Muse though... that and Band on the Run are probably the only things I wish RB had instead of GH.

Looks like you are alone. No one wants Muse.


*cough

http://www.rockband.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19041

Biggest thread in the entire forum.


Yes they are, I forgot they're a Roadrunner band these days.
To be honest, I only like their older albums. They've gone a bit too commercial for my tastes. They're still okay, but nowhere near as good as Epica and After Forever, IMO.

Still, the label shouldn't be a problem. Airbourne is in GH:WT as well.

I was mainly talking about how they could have been used in the roadrunner pack.

[Der_Lex]

I could use some more Muse though... that and Band on the Run are probably the only things I wish RB had instead of GH.

I own both... I like to have choices. :D

I have to admit that Assassin is remarkably un-fun to play on guitar. It's a repetitive strumfest. Nowhere near as fun to play as Hysteria or Knights of Cydonia (despite the overcharting, I still enjoyed playing that).

[instantdeath999]

I own both... I like to have choices. :D

I have to admit that Assassin is remarkably un-fun to play on guitar. It's a repetitive strumfest. Nowhere near as fun to play as Hysteria or Knights of Cydonia (despite the overcharting, I still enjoyed playing that).

Agreed. Much better Muse songs. Even from a listening standpoint, I've never been big on Assassin.

[Gamedismantler]

Citizen Erased would be fun on both guitar and drums... and it's a epic f'in song.

But anything off of Showbiz or Origin of Symmetry would be nice. The USA albums are good and all but I just like their older stuff.

Wow thats a big thread, lol.

I have Guitar Hero 3, but when I went to pick up World Tour (to get the drums and game mainly, I really like red octane products usually) I played the game because the group at gamestop had it out and we were just playing around waiting for midnight... we ended up having to pull out the RB2 drumset because the GH one broke within' an hour of use. I decided if the instruments don't even work i'm not going to bother. I'm too invested anyways with RB, the only tracks I don't have are the Thrash and Roadrunner tracks.

[Der_Lex]

Well, I'm with you on the instrument breakdowns. My drum dongle is fritzed, so I haven't been able to drum at all yet. The good part: the drum kit itself is fine, I only have to send in the dongle. The bad part: Red octane doesn't have an RMA service set up for mainland Europe yet :(.

On the other hand, the genericaster is better than expected, as is the game. It's no RB2, but it's fun, and not just the songs I bought it for (the Hendrix and Tool songs and L'Via L'Viaquez), but several others as well (Do it Again, the Ozzy songs, Sweet Home Alabama and the Joker are some of my faves to play).

[Catch-22]

On behalf of Canadian I would like to apologize for Nickelback, Default, Theory of a Dead Man, and any other generic band signed to a record deal because of Nickelback. I would also like to express my extreme joy at this news Nickelback is one of the bands I would not purchase if release and so far I've bought everything.

However, my joy is slightly tempered as I just listened to Caprici Di Diablo. All I can say is hold me I'm scared. It may not come out next week but it almost certainly is and dear god it's a 4:30 guitar solo. I think it's an instrumental also. Please help me *hides in corner weeping"

[Gamedismantler]

Well, I'm with you on the instrument breakdowns. My drum dongle is fritzed, so I haven't been able to drum at all yet. The good part: the drum kit itself is fine, I only have to send in the dongle. The bad part: Red octane doesn't have an RMA service set up for mainland Europe yet :(.

On the other hand, the genericaster is better than expected, as is the game. It's no RB2, but it's fun, and not just the songs I bought it for (the Hendrix and Tool songs and L'Via L'Viaquez), but several others as well (Do it Again, the Ozzy songs, Sweet Home Alabama and the Joker are some of my faves to play).

Ahh don't tease me I might break down and actually support the game. :( lol

Right now i'm actually saving up for a ION set. Actually saw a neat set today for an extra two hundred (no shipping cost) included a high hat cymbol, an extra drum pedal thats a chain pedal and a drum brain all included... looked like a good deal to me but i don't know much about electronic drums.

ION Drum Rocker (http://www.rockbandroadie.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=56&idcategory=3)

[rgdrafting]

I actually remember the day I heard "This is How You Remind Me" on the radio for the first time -- and for the first 10 times I heard it, I really liked it. Later that afternoon, I began to despise it! ;)

[aray]

This spoof on Youtube seems better than Nickel Backs original version and sounds better also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uSlqI1AVUk&feature=related

[rocketmanpwns]

LOL, What a douche.

[iananderson]

lol.

Their are no good rock bands today because the average person just accepts the crap* we have today and buys their stuff still. GH/RB actually help by giving people ways to hear older/better music.(opinion)

* Not all new music is bad, a lot of it is though.

[Gamedismantler]

Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/21/nickelback-singer-put-down-the-guitar-hero/) joins the list of name callers. It's pretty funny.

[Mex]

lol.

Their are no good rock bands today because the average person just accepts the crap* we have today and buys their stuff still. GH/RB actually help by giving people ways to hear older/better music.(opinion)

* Not all new music is bad, a lot of it is though.

Hmm, while I won't disagree with you, this has been going on pretty much forever. When we look back on past decades we only remember the good stuff.

Believe me, every decade or generation has it's share of crap music that was purchased by the masses.

[Parodygm]

Best response at Kotaku:


In response, I say that Nickleback should put down their real instruments and pick up Guitar Hero instead. I shudder every time I hear one of their awful songs.

:D

[Bullet Proof Sounds]

i see "CONFIRMED" "Nickelback", then read the full title & a sigh of relief is lifted, ahhh, this would assume that Nickelback think they are better than The Beatles, Hendrix, etc.

Haven't laughed like that in awhile, lmao!!!

[koolwank]

LMAO from the Joystiq review:


So remember gang, every time you play Guitar Hero or Rock Band, you're making it harder for Nickelback to put a show together. ... Well, why are you still sitting here? Play, you magnificent bastards! Play!

Great stufff...

[Starfleet_Rambo]

Without Nickelback DLC, I don't know if I can go on playing Rock Band & GH:WT knowing I'll never have it. :(

Seriously though, now I don't have to worry about their crummy music being announced on a Friday anymore.

Hallelujah.

[Songblade]

Why can't it be the bands like Nickelback dying in helicopter crashes...? or bus accidents...?

I hate their "music", but they're *****s too? Jesus. What a stain in
Canadian music.

On the 1st page someone mentioned they hung out in a litterbox? That'd make them CAT****. lulz... I like that insult. Cat****!

[Sargehalo51]

This is the best news I've heard in awhile!

[Colt_Steele]

Translation: Neither game maker has offered us what we think we're worth.

[mercuryshadow09]

Well, they may be quite generic sounding, but they make some of the best generic music, and it sounds good, and the lyrics are quite good, as with their ballads, the lyrics are easily connected with.

QFT, cuz the rest of you all have hit album's, right?

[mercuryshadow09]

'Support' and 'has the right to be in the game' aren't the same.
I wouldn't be opposed to having Nickelback in the game, because it's bound to make some people happy. On the other hand, I'm not going to shed a tear if they don't get in or start a massive letter-writing campaign to get them in.

I don't really hate Nickelback, but that's mainly because I never listen to the radio or watch music videos anymore, so I don't hear there music on a regular basis. From what I know of them, I have to agree that it's a band with a generic 'safe' rock sound, a very mediocre singer with a bad attitude and rather poor lyrics.

In other words, they're the Canadian version of Oasis :D.

Lex, my man? I have to call you on this considering you're the language man around here, "there"?

[afterstasis]

QFT, cuz the rest of you all have hit album's, right?

of course not... but hannah montana, milli vanilli, and lil john do. :)

[Griminal]

The sad thing is you could probably learn more about guitar from Rock Band than you could playing Nickleback songs.

[mercuryshadow09]

of course not... but hannah montana, milli vanilli, and lil john do. :)

Then how can someone put them down? They're making money, and let's leave Mili Vanili out of this please!

[JSchmidt85]

well, coldplay is apparently breaking up. :)
http://www.coldplay.com/news.php

[afterstasis]

Then how can someone put them down? They're making money, and let's leave Mili Vanili out of this please!

because an artist's ability to make money doesn't increase their appeal to the person making the comment?

i don't think a band's commercial success should have anything to do with how they are criticized...
if you want to suggest that non-musicians shouldn't criticize bands they don't like, then that's a whole 'nother thing (though that leads us to ask if we should be able to criticize political figures, chinese buffets, car manufacturers, etc.).

[afterstasis]

http://www.coldplay.com/news.php

http://www.comcast.net/music/blindedbythehype/3832/coldplayannouncebreakup/

[mercuryshadow09]

because an artist's ability to make money doesn't increase their appeal to the person making the comment?

i don't think a band's commercial success should have anything to do with how they are criticized...
if you want to suggest that non-musicians shouldn't criticize bands they don't like, then that's a whole 'nother thing (though that leads us to ask if we should be able to criticize political figures, chinese buffets, car manufacturers, etc.).

All I'm saying is it's a matter of opinion, that fact that they sell i don't know how many record's every year, have hit song's on the radio, and make a living doing it is NOT opinion. You can claim they "suck" all you want.

[Gamedismantler]

because an artist's ability to make money doesn't increase their appeal to the person making the comment?

i don't think a band's commercial success should have anything to do with how they are criticized...
if you want to suggest that non-musicians shouldn't criticize bands they don't like, then that's a whole 'nother thing (though that leads us to ask if we should be able to criticize political figures, chinese buffets, car manufacturers, etc.).

Just because I don't have a best selling record doesn't mean I can't criticize who I want especially if I never helped them in that process. I can just include everyone who bought the album in that critical point of view. :D

EDIT: That was totally supposed to be someone else's quote, so this won't make that much sense...whoops.

[mercuryshadow09]

Just because I don't have a best selling record doesn't mean I can't criticize who I want especially if I never helped them in that process. I can just include everyone who bought the album in that critical point of view. :D

EDIT: That was totally supposed to be someone else's quote, so this won't make that much sense...whoops.

Criticizing somebody else is still an opinion, let's look at record sale's.

[afterstasis]

All I'm saying is it's a matter of opinion, that fact that they sell i don't know how many record's every year, have hit song's on the radio, and make a living doing it is NOT opinion. You can claim they "suck" all you want.

and that's what people are doing...
expressing their distaste for the band, not claiming that they're small-fry or financially unsuccessful.

i personally hold no illusions that my taste in music is "correct" or anything more than an opinion, and a band being commercially successful won't change my opinion of their music.

[mercuryshadow09]

and that's what people are doing...
expressing their distaste for the band, not claiming that they're small-fry or financially unsuccessful.

i personally hold no illusions that my taste in music is "correct" or anything more than an opinion, and a band being commercially successful won't change my opinion of their music.

I just hate when people try to pass off their opinion as fact, not saying you did, but a lot of other people did.

[mercuryshadow09]

I remember back in the 80's if you listened to Michael Jackson or Bon Jovi you were a "***", my how time's have changed.

[afterstasis]

I just hate when people try to pass off their opinion as fact, not saying you did, but a lot of other people did.

i completely understand... i am one of the soldiers in the war against visions-haters, after all! :)

my roommate's a nickelback fan (as well as a lot of similar music that i detest) and i tease her about it almost as much as she teases me about my interest in extreme metal, noise, and classical music.

[Gamedismantler]

I just hate when people try to pass off their opinion as fact, not saying you did, but a lot of other people did.

No opinion is fact... but there are reasons for disliking them that may be... It may just depend on one or two songs. It might just be their attitude. But these are real facts that have made someone form an opinion... there is a difference in stating a fact to show others why they have their opinion and stating that their opinion is the majority because yes obviously this forum's isn't. The majority of this forum does dislike the band but they are a well received band commercially.

They sell records and that is another fact that you are using. But at the same time I dislike the band because they are very generic and radio friendly. It's boring and i've heard it before and at the same time they act like they are legends of rock.

[mercuryshadow09]

No opinion is fact... but there are reasons for disliking them that may be... It may just depend on one or two songs. It might just be their attitude. But these are real facts that have made someone form an opinion... there is a difference in stating a fact to show others why they have their opinion and stating that their opinion is the majority because yes obviously this forum's isn't.

They sell records and that is another fact that you are using. But at the same time I dislike the band because they are very generic and radio friendly. It's boring and i've heard it before and at the same time they act like they are legends of rock.

But you gotta understand, that is what make's money, and i agree it's not for everybody, let's look at Metallica, this is my whole argument against them now.

[Gamedismantler]

What makes money isn't the end all be all of what to do right in the industry.

[mercuryshadow09]

What makes money isn't the end all be all of what to do right in the industry.

And I'm not saying it is, but, and i think we can all agree on this, it's all about the money, and that is why they "suck".

[Gamedismantler]

Ok... I can get behind that. Especially seeing how their older stuff atleast attempted to be thought provoking I can see that.

[mercuryshadow09]

Ok... I can get behind that. Especially seeing how their older stuff atleast attempted to be thought provoking I can see that.

That is my definition of "suck", when it's about the money, not all "mainstream" suck's, only when it's about the money.

[instantdeath999]

All I'm saying is it's a matter of opinion, that fact that they sell i don't know how many record's every year, have hit song's on the radio, and make a living doing it is NOT opinion. You can claim they "suck" all you want.

If we were to say Nickelback are not technical, that's a fact, not an opinion. If we were to say that Nickelback are a gigantic stain on the earth and should have their musical equipment broken... that would be an opinion.

But you can't tell people not to criticize. When a band like Jonas Brothers, who are as generic as can be, sell more albums than a influential band like Velvet Underground...


But you gotta understand, that is what make's money, and i agree it's not for everybody, let's look at Metallica, this is my whole argument against them now.

And I've always been against that argument. I never think Metallica have been in it for the money. Lets look at all of their "sellout" albums.

...And Justice for All- The album was only an attempt to retain the bands style after Cliff's death.

The Black Album- I severely doubt they had money in mind when creating this album. They got behind Bob Rock, and he led them down the path. Along with that, the band had been complaining about how difficult it was to perform "Justice" songs live, due to the complexity. Lars fatigue was running out, for instance. They wanted to simplify it.

Load- This album was different... but think what was popular at the time. Grunge. This album sounded nowhere near like the mainstream did. The album just had some blues and country elements.

Reload- Same thing. It was recorded in the same session, either way.

St. Anger- Even though I dislike the album, this is far from a sellout.

Death Magnetic- An attempt to return to their old sound. Results have been mixed.

The only thing that lends to the "sellout" persona is the Napster incident.

[TheVoidMarcos]

I like the video on the first page "Do we have any Nickleback fans.." I didn't hear the rest but I am sure the crowd all said the same words "---- no!"

[FultonPub]

Hating Nickelback is a national pastime on the internet message boards. Its ridiculous the amount of hate they get. They have sold 25 million albums. You don't sell that many albums by not having some fans somewhere. Somehow it just became cool to bash them and if you aren't one of the bashers you are a ***. I'm not afraid to say I enjoy their music and their live shows are always good. And I'd like to see a couple of their songs in RB or even GH. Go ahead an flame me but alot of the haters simply hate them because its the 'cool' thing to do.

[Gamedismantler]

Hating Nickelback is a national pastime on the internet message boards. Its ridiculous the amount of hate they get. They have sold 25 million albums. You don't sell that many albums by not having some fans somewhere. Somehow it just became cool to bash them and if you aren't one of the bashers you are a ***. I'm not afraid to say I enjoy their music and their live shows are always good. And I'd like to see a couple of their songs in RB or even GH. Go ahead an flame me but alot of the haters simply hate them because its the 'cool' thing to do.

I got dragged to one of their concerts before by an ex girlfriend... They were the worst of the show and out of 3 Doors down and Puddle of Mudd thats hard to really be the sucky in that group. All they did was sit around and talk about getting high and say bad jokes and not do anything for 5 minutes at a time inbetween songs. Thats a ****ty show if your a fan. As for me I enjoyed the break to put more noise breakers in my ears.

Oddly enough Puddle of Mudd was really engaging and a fun band to watch. I still don't like their music but that was good.

[drag_racer]

How the hell did you think that the article was referring to Nickelback never being in RB/GH? From what I got from it, they were saying that instead of staring in front of your tv playing RB/GH all day, you should BUY A REAL INSTRUMENT!. How the hell does that translate into Nickelback never being in RB/GH?


And about the people saying Nickelback are sellouts...they just know what sells. They have a certain amount of heavy songs, and a certain amount of mellower songs.

Just because they always have heavy songs and mellower songs, it seems people must think (regardless of how good the music is) "OMFG they have the same amount of mellow and heavy songs as the last album so they must be sellouts and their music sucks because it all sounds the same. OMFG I must bash them because they suck and can't create good music even though I haven't listened to every song in it's entirety"

Grow up you Nickelback bashers.

[afterstasis]

Just because they always have heavy songs and mellower songs, it seems people must think (regardless of how good the music is) "OMFG they have the same amount of mellow and heavy songs as the last album so they must be sellouts and their music sucks because it all sounds the same. OMFG I must bash them because they suck and can't create good music even though I haven't listened to every song in it's entirety"


i've seen immature bashing just about every band under the sun, but i'm really not following what you drew this assumption from...

[Gamedismantler]

How the hell did you think that the article was referring to Nickelback never being in RB/GH? From what I got from it, they were saying that instead of staring in front of your tv playing RB/GH all day, you should BUY A REAL INSTRUMENT!. How the hell does that translate into Nickelback never being in RB/GH?


And about the people saying Nickelback are sellouts...they just know what sells. They have a certain amount of heavy songs, and a certain amount of mellower songs.

Just because they always have heavy songs and mellower songs, it seems people must think (regardless of how good the music is) "OMFG they have the same amount of mellow and heavy songs as the last album so they must be sellouts and their music sucks because it all sounds the same. OMFG I must bash them because they suck and can't create good music even though I haven't listened to every song in it's entirety"

Grow up you Nickelback bashers.

Wow you really didn't read anything....
The statement afterwards refers to the fact that the subject name is a joke.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

"Start rock bands," said the singer, "Set down the 'Guitar Hero' learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together."

Oh yeah totally! Yet my friend is now Just learning how to play the guitar, and i say he was really influenced by both all the bands he likes and Guitar Hero/Rock Band.

wow... What an idiot. (to Chad)

[Mex]

What's popular/generic and bashed today will one day be classic and hip.

[koolwank]

What's popular/generic and bashed today will one day be classic and hip.

What's popular/generic and bashed today will one day be forgotten.

Or do you think we will remember Jessica Simpson songs, 10 years from now? Same goes for Nickelback.

[Der_Lex]

Lex, my man? I have to call you on this considering you're the language man around here, "there"?

Brain fart, my bad. Contrary to a lot of evidence out there/their/they're, even I'm not perfect, you know. ;):D

Careful, though. If you start to point out my mistakes, I might start to return the favor... (like your strange tendency to put apostrophes in plurals where they don't belong :p) :D


On topic, I have to admit that I've always been a bit surprised at how bad the hatred for Nickelback (and Coldplay, for that matter) is online as well.
I think they make pretty dull, uninspired, safe middle-of-the-road rock, but that's always been the case for a large part of the mainstream bands out there, and that's what a lot of people like (and no, this isn't a 'the music I listen to makes me superior to you' comment... there are many reasons why I could be considered superior to you, but taste in music isn't one of them :D). Still, no band is above criticism, as long as it's fair criticism and not 'jumping on the bandwagon'.

[Captain Zepp 07]

i've seen immature bashing just about every band under the sun, but i'm really not following what you drew this assumption from...

What about GG Allin, he basically took care of the bashing himself?

Good News for both Nickelback, and Us [the consumers]

[instantdeath999]

How the hell did you think that the article was referring to Nickelback never being in RB/GH? From what I got from it, they were saying that instead of staring in front of your tv playing RB/GH all day, you should BUY A REAL INSTRUMENT!. How the hell does that translate into Nickelback never being in RB/GH?


And about the people saying Nickelback are sellouts...they just know what sells. They have a certain amount of heavy songs, and a certain amount of mellower songs.

Just because they always have heavy songs and mellower songs, it seems people must think (regardless of how good the music is) "OMFG they have the same amount of mellow and heavy songs as the last album so they must be sellouts and their music sucks because it all sounds the same. OMFG I must bash them because they suck and can't create good music even though I haven't listened to every song in it's entirety"

Grow up you Nickelback bashers.

Usually, a band has to concede with their songs being put in RB/GH. If they hate the game, they are less likely to do that.

And you missed the point by a mile on why people hate Nickelback. People don't hate their variation on "slow and heavy songs"... otherwise, every hair metal band would be despised.

The band is hated because the frontman has been an ass on more than one occasion, their sound is incredibly generic (in other words, their music could have been made 20 years ago), they are awful lyrically, and they always play it safe, never trying anything new, outside of a slight tempo change.

Just because something sells doesn't mean we have to respect it.

[chupacabra24]

Hell, their music is even generic unto itself.

BbCzGt7S7M4

The funny thing is, my opinion of a lot of bands has been influenced by how they react to GH/RB. I mean, I can't stand Tool anymore- and not just because their recent work pretty much sucks, but because they hate MTV so much (which is understandable) that they don't want their work in Rock Band. I'm sorry, but when it boils right down to it, a band is successful purely on the back of the fans, and if you can't get over your pride to simultaneously make your fans happy AND make some extra money, then I'm sorry; you're a jackass.

What was I talking about again? Oh yeah; Nickelback sucks. ;)

[nashphx13z]

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

Portugal may be the last sane country on this earth. Thank God for video cameras! ...and YouTube

[Mex]

What's popular/generic and bashed today will one day be forgotten.

Or do you think we will remember Jessica Simpson songs, 10 years from now? Same goes for Nickelback.

I'm not talking about Jessica Simpson or the genre she would fit in to.

Talking about rock. There is a serious love for hairbands from the 80's these days that were the equivalent of Nickelback. Forumalaic, generic, style over substance.

That's what I'm referring to.

[Ultimatum]

Well, they may be quite generic sounding, but they make some of the best generic music, and it sounds good, and the lyrics are quite good, as with their ballads, the lyrics are easily connected with.

"Girls come easy and the drugs come free."

Good lyrics my ass.

[Ultimatum]

and on the 'generic' note, people say they are "generic" but I have never heard a band that sounds like nickelback.

Just take a look at the entire Canadian "Rock" Scene nowadays then.

[Bub]

Good. Now only if we could get rid of some other bands...

[Ultimatum]

Criticizing somebody else is still an opinion, let's look at record sale's.

Sales cannot be quantified into a band's playing ability.

Sales are just statistics, nothing more, nothing less.

[ace360]

am i the only one who actually likes nickelback??

[ffwarrior47]

am i the only one who actually likes nickelback??

yep you are.

[Runesmith]

The funny thing is, my opinion of a lot of bands has been influenced by how they react to GH/RB. I mean, I can't stand Tool anymore- and not just because their recent work pretty much sucks, but because they hate MTV so much (which is understandable) that they don't want their work in Rock Band. I'm sorry, but when it boils right down to it, a band is successful purely on the back of the fans, and if you can't get over your pride to simultaneously make your fans happy AND make some extra money, then I'm sorry; you're a jackass.

Same here. I have enormous respect for Yngwie Malmsteen, Trent Reznor, Mike Patton, Mike Portnoy, and Fred Schneider for recognizing that RB and GH have had and will continue to have an overwhelmingly positive effect on the music scene. Interest in non-commercial but influential groups (like The Replacements) have definately spiked up, in addition to the scores of people that have picked up a real instrument or two since experiencing RB/GH. Just take a look at some of the threads on this forum.

My opinion of Wayne Coyne (although knowing Wayne he might have just been sarcastic) and John Mayer, however, have gone down since I heard what they had to say about music games.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

am i the only one who actually likes Nickelback??

No. I like them, but i think chad is an idiot though

[ace360]

how come most people on these formus hate nickelback?

[Ferocious Q]

If only they could take three doors down, paramore, fallout boy, trapt, other faux rock bands with them and disappear into the abyss I'd be happy.

as much as i hate Nickelback, Paramore, and 3 doors down, don't be hating on the FOB!

you forgot to include Rise Against... my dad who was a huge fan of punk back in the day thought they sounded way to "overproduced" to be a punk band... but surprisingly enough, he also heard BYOB by SOAD and said that BYOB is the way punk music should be, I guess Thrash-punk???

[debo42000]

how come most people on these forums hate nickelback?

Cuz we like GOOD music??? hehehe

[Gatsby 42]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbCzGt7S7M4

I don't know if this has been posted, but it's pretty hilarious regardless.

[BuRn7 CaK3]

Cuz we like GOOD music??? hehehe

By a Matter of opinion. Alot of people i know like the music that i don't, they say its good, and i don't think so. and Vice Versa.

[Desensitized]

I'm not talking about Jessica Simpson or the genre she would fit in to.

Talking about rock. There is a serious love for hairbands from the 80's these days that were the equivalent of Nickelback. Forumalaic, generic, style over substance.

That's what I'm referring to.No, the only hair bands still remembered are the good ones. There were piles of them nobody remembers. Why? Because they didn't stick out among the rest and were forgotten.

There's a reason Motley Crue is still remembered. And it's not just because of the 'hair'.

[Ultimatum]

Because Tommy Lee boned Pamela Anderson?

[LazyGeekNYC]

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

ROFL LMAO! WHAT *******S

[Desensitized]

Because Tommy Lee boned Pamela Anderson?Yeah, that's actually a reason. lol.

[CCDaDon]

Because Tommy Lee boned Pamela Anderson?

Thats reason #1... Reason #2 is that it was on tape...

[Ultimatum]

Reason #3 was the cameo appearance of the tape on Borat.

[NeedDream]

Looks like Chad Kroeger changed his mind, GHWT, gets a Nickelback song this week.

[Alright_Computer]

Money can make people, especially douchebags like Chad Kroeger, change their minds pretty quickly.

[trench762]

I don't like nickelback, but in all fairness that link he doesn't state they won't appear in the game, all it really says is for people to put down the controller and pick up a real guitar, the thread topic just kinda blows it out of proportion.

[R33DH4M]

good. they're up there with the worst bands ever created next to linkin park

[gosox333]

This thread's existence is kind of hilarious now........

[General Lein979]

Lies! You gave us hope and they ripped it away from us!

[Gatorguy91]

since when the **** was it cool to hate nickelback. seriously. the amount of sold out beliefs in this thread amazes me.

i don't particularly like them but they're just like a million other bands which you guys seem to love.

[Samuel346]

Looks like Chad Kroeger changed his mind, GHWT, gets a Nickelback song this week.


Money can make people, especially douchebags like Chad Kroeger, change their minds pretty quickly.


Maybe.... just maybe... the label has the control... like they usually do.

[FlameSama1]

Yeah, I'd call, saying something sucked but having a song in there anyway for the money, being a sellout.

[Samuel346]

Yeah, I'd call, saying something sucked but having a song in there anyway for the money, being a sellout.

*tries again*


Maybe... JUST MAYBE... the LABEL is the ONE with the CONTROL, NOT the BAND or a certain MEMBER.

[William84]

I actually think Nickelback is a great band, I don't see why the get some much heat.

[gosox333]

I just watched a video of the GHWT Nickleback DLC, and I gotta say, it looks fun. It's definitely not how I thought it would be.

[toymachineSH]

yeah the whole pack actually looks fun on guitar- not going to lie

[Ultimatum]

Maybe.... just maybe... the label has the control... like they usually do.

Considering the type of label he's on, that's more than likely very true.

[TheGreatKtulu]

I actually think Nickelback is a great band, I don't see why the get some much heat.

The reason they get so much heat is because they've been massively overplayed on rock radio for the last 7 years. Thus, those of us with musical taste have gotten tired of hearing them and 5 other bands that sound just like them whenever we happen to turn on the radio.

[Samuel346]

Considering the type of label he's on, that's more than likely very true.

We agree?


What's going on? Where am I? :confused:



;)

[mercuryshadow09]

I actually think Nickelback is a great band, I don't see why the get some much heat.

If you have the game, it's kickass on drum's.

[HeavyMetalKing]

Well, in regards to the video on the first page, I have to say that I think I'd walk off stage too if people were throwing rocks at me...

[Ultimatum]

We agree?


What's going on? Where am I? :confused:



;)

I don't hold grudges.

This is the internet after all.

[Nexusfusion]

If only they could take three doors down, paramore, fallout boy, trapt, other faux rock bands with them and disappear into the abyss I'd be happy.

Hey I actually like all of those bands. I want to see more of them too. Some of us don't play RB to get leet skills. I play to have fun and listen to songs I like.

[Samuel346]

Hey I actually like all of those bands. I want to see more of them too. Some of us don't play RB to get leet skills. I play to have fun and listen to songs I like.

You shouldn't imply that those bands can't have challenging songs.

[FLYTURDZ]

I myself am really tired of bands who say that games like this, or being able to download songs (singles from an album, or from somebody else ) are ruining the music buisness.:mad: MAYBE, if these bands didn't suck, and would put out something GOOD once in a while people would get interested in them again. I myself am probably a little older than some of the other posters on these forums, but, games like this,( which I love:D ) and being able to download seperate songs, has allowed me to experience different types of music and find out which ones I really like. To top it all off, never cared for nickleback and never will, so I say good that they won't be releasing anything which leaves plenty of room for other really good and deserving bands. ROCK AND ROLLLLL!!!:D

[Zenweaponry]

This is the funniest thing I have read in a long time. And it turned someone who was neutral to Nickelback to a Nickelback hater. You see what an arrogant attitude does?

That sounds like my stance prior to that.

[bengino]

I happen to like the music the band plays, though Chad's attitude sucks the big fat one. The majority of the hate they gather though has more to do with the "cool" aspect then anything, while most will claim it has nothing to do with trying to look cool. The truth of Nickelback is they reached the "Nirvana" type of massive appeal with a run of the mill rock-ballad (pretty much like 3DD did with "Here Without You") and either forcefully or intentionally never strayed too far from that sound or "niche" for the pop appeal. Prior to "Silver Side Up" the band was much more all over the spectrum (i personally love "Breathe" which sounds like a track that could be fun to play all around), now though, even though their songs sell, they just sound too much alike to make any previous fans enjoy them more. I haven't been crying to see this band in RB, but i would be delighted to see a few of their tracks included... so long as it's not something "How You Remind Me" or "Rockstar" which are pretty dreadful, this coming from someone who likes them.

[whofan]

I happen to like the music the band plays, though Chad's attitude sucks the big fat one. The majority of the hate they gather though has more to do with the "cool" aspect then anything, while most will claim it has nothing to do with trying to look cool. The truth of Nickelback is they reached the "Nirvana" type of massive appeal with a run of the mill rock-ballad (pretty much like 3DD did with "Here Without You") and either forcefully or intentionally never strayed too far from that sound or "niche" for the pop appeal. Prior to "Silver Side Up" the band was much more all over the spectrum (i personally love "Breathe" which sounds like a track that could be fun to play all around), now though, even though their songs sell, they just sound too much alike to make any previous fans enjoy them more. I haven't been crying to see this band in RB, but i would be delighted to see a few of their tracks included... so long as it's not something "How You Remind Me" or "Rockstar" which are pretty dreadful, this coming from someone who likes them.
""Nirvana" type of massive appeal"?

Boy that's stretching there son. These guys never got anywhere near the height of Nirvana.

The thing is this, they're hated because they can't produce anything of quality. All of their songs sound the same (believe me, my sister is big into the band, I am forced to listen to them every morning as she gets ready for school!). There is no variation on theme or sound at all. That is why they are hated, they are the epitomy of generic corporate rock.

Once they became popular, corporations began spewing out sound-a-likes left right and centre, and squashed the truly unique bands. It's sad really. I miss the days when rock was variety (Hell, even the early 90's had a lot more mainstream variety than today does).

Music is quickly becoming cookie-cutter and soulless, and Nickelback is the absolute poster child for this movement. Gone are the days when the big bands would be pushing out tracks from the heart, not really caring whether or not those tracks make it big. "My Generation" wasn't written to get commercial success, it was written because Pete Townshend was pissed off and needed to express it. Such a song wouldn't be put out today because it was geared towards the corporations and the older generation. God forbid rebellion be allowed in music anymore.

[moneyp]

Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5095150/be-like-nickelback-guy-+-dont-do-guitar-hero)

Ok well they're pretty much saying that these games are the reasons that there aren't any good rock bands out nowadays which is the very definition of irony. But what i read was we're not going to give these games our crappy music. At least that's what i got out of it.

1. The band themselves probably has little control over whether or not their music gets used in one of those wacky Rock Hero/Guitar Band games.

2. Carrie Brownstein panned Rock Band (here (http://www.slate.com/id/2177432/)) and lo and behold, Sleater-Kinney still made an appearance.

In other words, we're not out of the woods yet.

[Zeleii]

1. The band themselves probably has little control over whether or not their music gets used in one of those wacky Rock Hero/Guitar Band games.

2. Carrie Brownstein panned Rock Band (here (http://www.slate.com/id/2177432/)) and lo and behold, Sleater-Kinney still made an appearance.

In other words, we're not out of the woods yet.
So Dave Mustaine knows nothing of music according to that **** band?

[Daemius]

2. Carrie Brownstein panned Rock Band (here (http://www.slate.com/id/2177432/)) and lo and behold, Sleater-Kinney still made an appearance.



Obviously someone is a gamerphobe. Rock Band has increased my musical tastes exponentially. If I wasn't so lazy (which isn't any games fault, I'm just a lazy person all around) I would've tried to pick up a real instrument by now. I've considered getting a real bass several times.