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#221 Re: Management » hey james, would you cave? » 879 weeks ago
I think we're gonna be seeing a lot of new members over here soon. Hooray for not selling out!
#222 Re: The Garden » WHO SHOULD YOU BELIEVE? » 879 weeks ago
Gotta love the Axl's "assistants" turning up and insulting the fans...this is such a joke. Seriously, does any other band in the world act like that when a song is leaked? 
#223 Re: Guns N' Roses » "Chicken Dinner" Shackler's Revenge Leak » 879 weeks ago
you can safely edit the name of the song in your playlist.
Done! This song is quite a grower, I liked it at first but now love it after a few listens. The main riff is sick, I only wish it was a little more prominent.
Have to agree with Dadud as well, it seems like its in the vein of Oh My God, but more focused and listenable.
#224 Re: Guns N' Roses » GNR's 'Democracy' To Be Retail Exclusive? » 879 weeks ago
I guess that means the label has it then. Hope it's true that its coming out soon!
#225 Re: Guns N' Roses » "Chicken Dinner" Shackler's Revenge Leak » 879 weeks ago
I like it, it starts great and the rhythm and heaviness of the track is awesome, but it seems like it gets into a bit of a mess at the end.
#226 Re: The Sunset Strip » Jenna Jameson Pregnant » 880 weeks ago
This thread is too funny! But gross at the same time.
#227 Re: The Sunset Strip » Singer MIA denies terror support » 880 weeks ago
Thanks for the insight. She's obviously not a terrorist, but having controversial lyrics will obviously attract attention, and it seems quite a shame that a talented artist would bring it up for show and nothing more.
#228 The Sunset Strip » Singer MIA denies terror support » 880 weeks ago
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From BBC:
British-born hip-hop artist MIA has countered accusations that she supports terrorism after US chart success put the spotlight on her political views.
Sri Lankan rapper DeLon said the singer's artwork and lyrics condoned the actions of the Tamil Tigers.
MIA is herself the daughter of a militant Tamil Tiger activist.
In a statement, the US-based artist described her music as "the voice of a civilian refugee" and said: "I don't support terrorism and never have."
DeLon's accusations came in a YouTube video, in which he rapped over MIA's single Paper Planes while showing graphic images of violence connected to the Tamil Tigers.
He claimed that, by using images of the tiger and discussing violence in her lyrics, she was promoting the aims of the Sri Lankan separatist organisation.
"You know what the tiger represents: The death of the innocent," he said.
But MIA, real name is Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam, claimed her accuser was just trying to gain publicity.
"As a Sri Lankan that fled war and bombings, my music is the voice of the civilian refugee," she said.
"Frankly, I am not trying to start dialogue with someone who is really just seeking self-promotion."
While still an underground star in the UK, MIA is currently experiencing success in the US.
Paper Planes, based around a sample of The Clash's Straight To Hell, has reached number 16 in the singles chart after being included in the trailer for comedy film Pineapple Express.
The song attracted controversy when it was first released at the end of last year, thanks to its use of gunshot sound effects and lyrics such as: "Some I murder, some I let go".
But the singer defended the track, saying it was a comment on how immigrants and refugees can turn to violence because "people don't really feel like [they] contribute to culture in any way".
She also attacked MTV, who censored the gunshots, saying the network had "sabotaged" the meaning of her song.
The singer had previously been criticised for the lyrics to her 2006 single Sunshowers, which allegedly expressed vague support for the Tamil Tigers.
The record told the story of a suicide bomber, and contained the line: "Like PLO, don't surrender".
MTV USA refused to play the video without a disclaimer against the lyrics.
#229 Re: Guns N' Roses » Your opinion on this remark from another poster at another forum » 883 weeks ago
As others have said, to do that would be incredibly stupid. A throwaway track is something you should do after an albums release, not before. That said I think it's on CD.
#230 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Slash joins Fergie on stage for a rendition of SCOM » 883 weeks ago
LoL god I hope I don't sound as stupid as this guy screaming in the background... "oh my god she did NOT", "NO FUCKING WAY"
Nah, I know I'll probably be alot worse when I finally see GnR...I'll be the nutcase in the front row crying
That guy was so funny, the best bit was "OH HELL NO" 
And yeah I was like that when I saw GnR. 
Awesome performance as well, Fergie's singing was great. Her touring guitarist must have been so happy..how many people get to play SCOM with Slash!
