Don’t know what started it all, but I saw this…
And despite what they (Seattle 'grunge' spokespeople) say- there are smart people in metal. Many of us defy the stereotypes.—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
And decided to say this…
@AlexSkolnick …just like metal used to rail against punk for not being technically proficient?—
Eric Carroll (@AiXeLsyD13) January 09, 2012
So, he actually replied:
Which wasn't fair either. Good punk has its place “@AiXeLsyD13: like metal used to rail against punk for not being technically proficient?”—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
Heh. Alex seems like a cool cat. I’ve read countless guitar magazine articles that he’s written, and saw him perform once with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Damn, he’s good.
Some other stuff has ensued…
@AlexSkolnick @AiXeLsyD13 The band Refused is quality, Anthrax just covered New Noise on Worship Music. Punk is rad.—
Matthew Paneth (@MattPaneth) January 09, 2012
@AlexSkolnick @AiXeLsyD13 Keith Levene in those first PiL albums was WAY proficient and WAY ahead of his time. Just a came from a diff place—
Jeff A. Taylor (@TheFree_Lance) January 09, 2012
@MattPaneth @AlexSkolnick Exactly. I never got why genres fight/bicker. Gimme anything with a loud guitar. Okay, maybe not country…—
Eric Carroll (@AiXeLsyD13) January 09, 2012
@TheFree_Lance @AlexSkolnick …ever listen to Bobby Steele of the Misfits/Undead? That cat can shred. And Stephen from ALL blows minds.—
Eric Carroll (@AiXeLsyD13) January 09, 2012
At any rate, Twitter is fun, and it’s cool to get a nod & from some of your heroes & maybe start a conversation.
Ah, here’s what stared it…
Finally caught 'Metal Evolution,' Ep 6 'Thrash' Great episode. had fun participating.—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
Also saw the 'Grunge' episode. Interesting, but odd. Not sure about some of those commentators.—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
…What they don't seem to get is that many metalheads weren't fans of that late 80's bubblegum, MTV 'metal' either.—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
And despite what they (Seattle 'grunge' spokespeople) say- there are smart people in metal. Many of us defy the stereotypes.—
(@AlexSkolnick) January 09, 2012
Alex has always seemed to be really cool. He was always one of my favorite guitar players.
Yeah, he’s very expressive, yet he has technique to go wherever he wants.
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