Post by mudvayne8megan on Oct 10, 2008 1:29:31 GMT -5
In the new issue of Hit Parader [with Slipknot on the cover]
Not only are they mentioned in the 'Metal Mail' by a fantastic reader we should have here on the Pit that wrote in with this:
"How come i never see Mudvayne on the cover? Is there a more deserving band in the entire rock world? I think not. What more do you want? Theyre very succesful, put on an incredible live show, and are intelligent both in their actions and their music. Maybe Mudvayne arent as visually striking as Slipknot or as instantly accessible as Linkin Park. But no band in the world has more going for them than this incredible band. Its time to show them the respect they deserve."
From Gwen Harlan Texas.
AMEN TO GWEN!
Mudvayne are number 23 in the Top 100 Hard Rock bands on the 21st Century.
23: Mudvayne; There were sone 'constants' that hard rock fans felt they could always count on. Ozzy being crazy...Slayer being heavy...System of a Down being controversial....and Mudvayne being wild. Well, as the old saying goes, three out of four aint bad. The Ozz may still be crazy. Slayer may still be able to lay down the metal magic and Systen may still raise the shackles of rock and rol conservatives...but in 2005 something very different occurred in the world of Mudvayne. Yes, Mudvayne changed. But it took some time to determine whether or not that change was one for the better...at least in the eyes and ears of this one-time shock rock contingents loyal followers. With their trademark make up (which frequently assumed the guise of everything from bug-eyed alien invaders to blood splattered metal madmen) becoming a thing of the past and the bands outwardly outrageous stage shows being noticeably toned down, it was the dawning of a new day for these still-heave-as-they-wanna-be Illinois rockers. Yet as vocalist Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matt McDonough discovered with their latest platinum sellling disc Lost and Found, they always knew their controversial decision was clearly the right one to take.
Topp 100 CDS of the 21st Century:
34. Mudvayne, LD50
Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray talks about the impact that the bands break out disc, LD50 has had on their career. "We've experienced so much; thats why its hard for us to get a true perspective on what we've accomplished, and what is still left to be done. Certainly, there is alot that we stil want to do, so in our minds we're still very much at the beginning of the whole creative process. But weve enjoyed each step of the hourney along the way. Getting signed was a very exciting experience, and then having LD50 album come out and do as well as it has, has been great. The various tours have each provided us with some really memorable times. Just knowing that this strange idea of ours has been accepted and that thers a degree of commercial viability connected to it has been a very eye opening and rewarding experience."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
96: Matt McDonough; Mudvayne
"Fans always think that being in a band like Mudvayne is just all fun and games. We love what we do, but its also a lot of hard work. Its not easy to be in Australia for a festival one day, be in California for an awards ceremoney the next, and then be back on tour in Odio the day after that. Thats the kind of schedule we've has for the most of the last two years. Were not complainging-thats what being in a band like ours is all about. You record an album and then you hit the road. But there are days when you wake up without having a clue as to where you are and how you got there. Its a little disorientating. But thanks to the way the fans have gotten behind us everywhere we've been, the tough transitions between time zones and continents have been made a whole lot easier"
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
68. Ryan Martinie; Mudvayne:
"The whole creative process that goes on within this band fascinates me. Making music as complex as what we do on our albums takes alot of time. Often getting the songs just the wa we want them to be can take us a year....or more! Even after we feel that were done, we often realize that there is still some work we want to do -- some new 'trick' that we want to try out. Making music with Mudvayne is a continual work in progress. If we could wed probably keep working on each of our songs for the next decade. But you reach a point where you just have to say that enoughs enough. Youve got to let go. In the past we have pushed out realease dates back a number of months so we could get everything the way we wanted it, but when all is said and done, you just know when its time to let go."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
49. Greg Tribett; Mudvayne:
"We've always known that what we do isnt designed to appeal to everybody. We know that some people are tured off by the intensity of what we do. Thats fine with us. The way we look and sound is so unipque that is hard to descrive it in words. Its something you've really got to experience to understand. Our goal is to have the first ten rows of people just be totally overwhelmed by whats going on in front of them. But while our music is very power-driven, there is also a lot of substance to back it up. Its very music-orientated. We're all musicians up there, so its more than the theatrics or the volume. Its a whole sight and sound extravaganza. To be honest, were just thankful when people notice what we do."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
22. Chad Gray; Mudvayne
"There have been times when weve all found ourselves looking at one another wondering exactly what Mudvayne is supposed to sound like. I dont believe we ever begin writing or recording with any particular aspirations in mind -- other than to make incredible albums. But then some of the songs always end up sounding like a weird mic of pop and Black Metal, and we have to stop and questions ourselves a little bit. but once we do that, we realize that what we are creating is very special -- even if it sometimes is a little different. and while there is a great deal of intensity to our music, theres also an accessibility that distinguishes it. Alot of our songs are melody-driven, which is surprising. I think weve managed to develop a not so delicate balance between intensity and accessiblity. There is a natural growth thats evident here. Were not the same band we were at the start of our career. We've learned so much, and weve grown up alot as musicians and as people"
Not only are they mentioned in the 'Metal Mail' by a fantastic reader we should have here on the Pit that wrote in with this:
"How come i never see Mudvayne on the cover? Is there a more deserving band in the entire rock world? I think not. What more do you want? Theyre very succesful, put on an incredible live show, and are intelligent both in their actions and their music. Maybe Mudvayne arent as visually striking as Slipknot or as instantly accessible as Linkin Park. But no band in the world has more going for them than this incredible band. Its time to show them the respect they deserve."
From Gwen Harlan Texas.
AMEN TO GWEN!
Mudvayne are number 23 in the Top 100 Hard Rock bands on the 21st Century.
23: Mudvayne; There were sone 'constants' that hard rock fans felt they could always count on. Ozzy being crazy...Slayer being heavy...System of a Down being controversial....and Mudvayne being wild. Well, as the old saying goes, three out of four aint bad. The Ozz may still be crazy. Slayer may still be able to lay down the metal magic and Systen may still raise the shackles of rock and rol conservatives...but in 2005 something very different occurred in the world of Mudvayne. Yes, Mudvayne changed. But it took some time to determine whether or not that change was one for the better...at least in the eyes and ears of this one-time shock rock contingents loyal followers. With their trademark make up (which frequently assumed the guise of everything from bug-eyed alien invaders to blood splattered metal madmen) becoming a thing of the past and the bands outwardly outrageous stage shows being noticeably toned down, it was the dawning of a new day for these still-heave-as-they-wanna-be Illinois rockers. Yet as vocalist Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie and drummer Matt McDonough discovered with their latest platinum sellling disc Lost and Found, they always knew their controversial decision was clearly the right one to take.
Topp 100 CDS of the 21st Century:
34. Mudvayne, LD50
Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray talks about the impact that the bands break out disc, LD50 has had on their career. "We've experienced so much; thats why its hard for us to get a true perspective on what we've accomplished, and what is still left to be done. Certainly, there is alot that we stil want to do, so in our minds we're still very much at the beginning of the whole creative process. But weve enjoyed each step of the hourney along the way. Getting signed was a very exciting experience, and then having LD50 album come out and do as well as it has, has been great. The various tours have each provided us with some really memorable times. Just knowing that this strange idea of ours has been accepted and that thers a degree of commercial viability connected to it has been a very eye opening and rewarding experience."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
96: Matt McDonough; Mudvayne
"Fans always think that being in a band like Mudvayne is just all fun and games. We love what we do, but its also a lot of hard work. Its not easy to be in Australia for a festival one day, be in California for an awards ceremoney the next, and then be back on tour in Odio the day after that. Thats the kind of schedule we've has for the most of the last two years. Were not complainging-thats what being in a band like ours is all about. You record an album and then you hit the road. But there are days when you wake up without having a clue as to where you are and how you got there. Its a little disorientating. But thanks to the way the fans have gotten behind us everywhere we've been, the tough transitions between time zones and continents have been made a whole lot easier"
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
68. Ryan Martinie; Mudvayne:
"The whole creative process that goes on within this band fascinates me. Making music as complex as what we do on our albums takes alot of time. Often getting the songs just the wa we want them to be can take us a year....or more! Even after we feel that were done, we often realize that there is still some work we want to do -- some new 'trick' that we want to try out. Making music with Mudvayne is a continual work in progress. If we could wed probably keep working on each of our songs for the next decade. But you reach a point where you just have to say that enoughs enough. Youve got to let go. In the past we have pushed out realease dates back a number of months so we could get everything the way we wanted it, but when all is said and done, you just know when its time to let go."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
49. Greg Tribett; Mudvayne:
"We've always known that what we do isnt designed to appeal to everybody. We know that some people are tured off by the intensity of what we do. Thats fine with us. The way we look and sound is so unipque that is hard to descrive it in words. Its something you've really got to experience to understand. Our goal is to have the first ten rows of people just be totally overwhelmed by whats going on in front of them. But while our music is very power-driven, there is also a lot of substance to back it up. Its very music-orientated. We're all musicians up there, so its more than the theatrics or the volume. Its a whole sight and sound extravaganza. To be honest, were just thankful when people notice what we do."
Top 100 Stars of the 21st Century
22. Chad Gray; Mudvayne
"There have been times when weve all found ourselves looking at one another wondering exactly what Mudvayne is supposed to sound like. I dont believe we ever begin writing or recording with any particular aspirations in mind -- other than to make incredible albums. But then some of the songs always end up sounding like a weird mic of pop and Black Metal, and we have to stop and questions ourselves a little bit. but once we do that, we realize that what we are creating is very special -- even if it sometimes is a little different. and while there is a great deal of intensity to our music, theres also an accessibility that distinguishes it. Alot of our songs are melody-driven, which is surprising. I think weve managed to develop a not so delicate balance between intensity and accessiblity. There is a natural growth thats evident here. Were not the same band we were at the start of our career. We've learned so much, and weve grown up alot as musicians and as people"
(Oh, btw there's only 9 years between us, thought to clear it up, so it makes a little sense).