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Originally Posted by rokenrola
metallica want to be like Iron Maiden but they cant,this album will be another banging just because they are Metallica,nothing special,they copy of themselves,just because they are hitting hard doesnt mean that this could be their best album since 1998,and compare them to Jovi is stupid but if you do compare them then do it in all areas and you will see Jovi win,numbers are bitches
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That's a bit petty to be fair. I could throw a bunch of Metallica numbers at you that beat Bon Jovi's and I could do the same and throw some Bon Jovi numbers that beat Metallica's. What does that actually prove?
Firstly, comparing Bon Jovi with Metallica is a bit stupid, different bands with different fans and a different outlook. However, I suppose I could argue that the new songs show Metallica nodding to their thrash roots while still progressing their sound. I think most would admit that's what they would love Bon Jovi to do.
I like THINFS, but a call back to classic Jovi it is not. That said, Jon's mission is cleary different to Metallica's, so just because we expect something does not mean we should get it.
On another thread, it was suggested that Jon should look at Metallica to see how things are done. Like it or not, he doesn't need to. Whether you or I like the last 20 years, the band has been massive. Albums have sold well, tours have sold very well, and Jon has simply become part of the establishment.
It is also worth noting that if Jon followed Metallica's example, he would still be left with a number of average to terrible records. Metallica has pushed out some duds over the years too.
Also, be like Iron Maiden in what way? Sell less records, have less fans? I don't get it, they play different kinds of metal, I don't see Metallica seeking the kind of soaring (dare I say, almost prog and power metal) that Iron Maiden does. I am fans of both bands and just don't see Metallica copying Maiden.