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Re: von's Most METAL Videos Thread
yeah it was either grunge or metal....grunge was more accessible to people so thats what won
seasons in the abyss was almost really huge
Had grunge never exploded, Seasons would have been the 'Nevermind' of the era.
It was pretty big. I have no idea what it sold(probably went gold), but the Slayer concert I went to had a wide variety of people, including tons of chicks.
People were ready to embrace them.
Seasons was Slayer's Black album. It was the most casual music fan friendly record in their discography.
They were being played at 3 in the afternoon on MTV. It was connecting with a lot of people.
Re: von's Most METAL Videos Thread
Axl S wrote:Slayer got mainstream play?
Yep.
So did Anthrax, Megadeth, and believe it or not, Sepultura. Speed metal was hitting the mainstream until MTV told us we had to suck Kurt Cobain's dick.
I knew Megadeth got some airplay for a short while like around 92, but I never knew it was like a time when all these bands were becoming the biggest thing on the planet.
Re: von's Most METAL Videos Thread
Yes, it really was. The thrash bands were on the brink of serious commercial success helped on no doubt by the release of Metallica's "Black Album." As Lofton said, grunge was more easily marketable and radio friendly, it was easier for MTV to get behind, and they were already so busy sucking Cobain's dick they all might as well.
Anyway, on with the show. We've gotten a bit far away from my concept of a thread that showcased metal's best video moments to just people's favorite metal in general. That's fine, I'd rather the contributions. Still, I'll continue to let at least my posts drive home the point I was trying to make.
