Cruefest - What is Your Take On It?
The Colossal Motley Crue announcement has come and gone. Other than the announcement, of Motley Crue’s new single, Saints of Los Angeles getting an early release on ITunes, and as a download on the Rockband video games, there were no real surprises. Most of the information regarding Cruefest was leaked over a month ago.
Their was no real shock that Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Trapt and Sixx A.M. was going to be on the road with Motley Crue.
Nikki Sixx said the criteria for picking bands for this new rock festival was a) each band had to have some hits, and b) they had to live the rock and roll and lifestyle.
I can’t deny the logic too much. If you are going to go on the road with Motley Crue, you will certainly have to be able to hold your own.
Buckcherry is a solid choice. Especially with their newfound success, with their CD 15.
Sixx A.M. is a no brainer choice since Nikki Sixx is a member of that band as well.
I have read comments by many people questioning the addition of Trapt, and Papa Roach. Most of them are not complimentary.
Aside from Motley Crue, all of the other acts on the bill came from the mid 90’s to the 00’s. This can’t be called an 80’s has been festival, as Motley Crue is the only act from that era of rock.
Is the addition of Trapt and Papa Roach smart marketing? It could be. I don’t know how big the fan bases are for those two bands, but this festival could draw three generations of rock fans, instead of teenagers and twenty somethings that might pay to see this show. Papa Roach and Trapt are two of a short list of rock acts that have managed to sell over a million albums since the year 2000.
Could this be the festival that brings rock back to the mainstream? Time will tell. It is certainly an interesting approach, and I applaud Motley Crue for trying to bring rock back to the masses.
As far as the Saints of Los Angeles single, I didn’t think it was all that great, but you know what, it gets in your head. I bet they will have a hit with this tune!
I will be in the stands when Cruefest hits Cincinnati. Are you going to go?
Please comment and tell me what you think about Cruefest!
I hope the new album is good and generates some new singles that can be played live, but that depends more on the fans willingness to accept new music, than it does Nikki’s song writing skills.
They will be playing Northlands Coliseum on August 13th and I just might have to do a pilgrimage home to Edmonton, though the spandex, fishnet stockings, and leather chaps will have stay in the hope chest.
This is from the viewpoint of a 22 year old. I’m super excited about Crue & Buckcherry. Sixx AM is great. I’ve never been a huge Papa Roach or Trapt fan, but I’m open to the live show. They don’t suck.
I vowed to not do any more Crue until they had a disc of new material…… and I am pleased I can do this I just hope we get the sober version of vince. I would hate to pay a 100 $ to see something like his solo show in Van…. And Sixx AM sold it. They are better than anything Crue has done since 94
they couldnt get any good bands? why the hell put papa roach or crapcherry with the CRUE?? seriously, these guys are rock and metal (too fast and shout were good metal) and why not throw in limp bizkit and beastie boys also? thats my rant.
I like a lot of Buckcherry’s songs, a few of Papa Roach’s, but cannot think of anything Trapt does. But I’m not opposed to them on the bill. If I don’t like them, it’s a perfect time to go get something to drink.
Trapt has a couple of modest hits from 2002, Headstrong, and Still Frame. They were played heavily on the radio, and still get quite a few spins today. A little more alt rock than hard rock, but not bad.
Ok, checking out Trapt’s Myspace I recognize “Headstrong” and “Stand Up.” They’re not bad, but not a band I would go see in concert if they weren’t on a bill like this.
I’d definitely go to this! love the Crue and Buckcherry… don’t care about the others but they aren’t unbearable. sounds good to me
I think Motley Crue SUCKS and should have given it up years ago. I will NOT be going to this concert. Vince’s voice is horrible and I used to be a big fan of the band a long, long, long time ago.
I saw Vince last May, and he sounded pretty good. Maybe you saw him on an off night.
To the one that left the comment about The Crue sucking I think you really want to go but are too poor to afford the tickets and are just fucking jealous thats all! B thinkin about ya while we are rocking at the show!
I’m hittin the Darien Lake concert in Rochester, New York! These will be my first concerts ever and it’s gonna kick ass! I’m hopin for a killer Motley Crue set-list!
It’s pretty bad when the “Headliners” Looked, Sounded, & Preformed the absolute worst of the five bands. I assume they cranked it up so loud so the crowd did not have to hear Vince sing most of the time out of pitch! He totally lost it at the start of Kick Start My Heart. The Final blow was to end “The Loudest Show On The Planet” with a ballad! The Crue was scheduled for 1 1/2 hours and only play 1 hour & 20 minutes? Save your money.
Was at cruefest in nj last night july 12 and it rocked. was worried about everyone say how bad it was. Trapt cam on at 5 and really got everyone pulled in from the parking lot. they looked good and sounded good. Sixx am was up next since nikki sixx had to be on with motley crue. Alot of people in my area did not know who they were. i was shocked since they over play them on the radio. They got it going with pray for me. Unlike trapt they had alot more lights and fire in thier act. after them cam papa roach which i do not like. thats when the crowd died alot. pretty much a beer run for everyone. most of the young girls watch them. Buchcherry then cam on. i could not get into it with them, but the crowd was. After a wait and a break from buckcherrys screaming motley crue came on with kick start my heart. vince was on it. He needed to be you dont want to piss of a philly crowd. The crue really did put on one hell of a show. Tommy came out with his HAPPY CAM we will say and was taping umm females in the crowd. over all it was a great show. lots of pictures. lots of sexy ladies, lots of nude sexy ladies walking around butt naked. This fest brought in people of all ages i seen 6 year old there and i seen grandparents rocking it it. WELL WORTH IT. i will go again next year
let me tell you im 18 yr old & i have MAD respect for the CRUE this show was SICK! Trapt & 6 am only play for a half each the main events are papa roach buckcherry & of course the one & only! Like the guy before me said ther was kids there to old ass fckers & i loved every minute of it! it was fckin wild! & everyone had a sick ass time; i wont lie st. of lA wasnt my fav ablum of the crue but they playd the old shyt too so thats all that matters & havin all these diff. generations with diff bands mixed together was a good ass decision its gonna def. bring the crue back they were on their shit man like nikki mars tommy vince killed it; my dad saw them back in the day & he said they def. got older but they still have it & it wasnt even like they were tryin it just came natural! it was the best expierence of my life thus far
i think the crowd was heavy on papa roach everyone peaced at the beginning of buckcherry & everything & crazibitch brought them in & def. set up for a good show & a NOT OFF KEY vince neil so FUCK You whoever said that that the man was on the guitars were SICK & tommy was fucking goin off on the drums
ooh yeh & there were titties everywhere! ahaha
OMG HELLO TRAPTS NEW SHIT IS BANGING TOO!!! STOP LIVIN IN THE FCKIN PAST ALL THESE BANDS ARE ON & GET USE TO IT MUTHERFUCKERS THERE WILL BE MORE CRUEFESTS TO COME!!
Hey Jule, are you a dude or a chick?I ask cuz the “titty” comment threw me off!! Anyway,I ‘ve always dug Crue.Don’t think they’re commin’ my way, or I’d go.I love Buckcherry n’ Papa Roach too.I’ve seen some of Crue’s live footage on TV, and it was bitchin’! Yes they still JAM!! Fuckin’ Mick Mars is 57!!! And HE IS THEIR SOUND! Ya know?I’ve seen Crue back when I was 16 and I saw Vince’s solo gig last Dec.’Sall good to me!!I also prefer the old shit, but when it comes to the live show, it’s “Balls Out”!!!!!!
Lowend sound was for shit for the Crue. It was very muddy sounding compared to the other bands. Carnaval Tour was 100 times better…