wasted Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 From the 90s I would say they were the most original band. Out of just about anyone they really were the best. From The Real Thing through Angel Dust to King For A Day and onto Album of the Year they were both heavy and inventive and funny and their live shows were always entertaining. They virtually invented Nu Metal but they never get artcles in magazines and no-one wants them to get back together, it's like they just vanished. What's the deal? I think they were the best band ever. They started out a bit comedy but ended up the scariest proposition in rock. With them it wasnt all tired cliches about cocaine etc. They really reinvented rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 (edited) They really were one the greatest bands ever and one of the most influential.Maybe the reason why nobody talks about them is the reason they didn't have so much hit-songs or something that could be remembered. To me, they are one of my favourites and Angel Dust is in top 5 of the greatest albums of all time. In the recent Metal Hammer there was good article about them so not everyone has forgotten them. I surely will remember them and Mike Patton is god. Edited July 26, 2006 by Epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 It's just one of those crappy things. I guess that they got overshadowed by so many ''better'' bands..Better meaning the more commercially marketable bands. See, cause an important part of a band's popularity comes from it's image, charisma and accessibility. A band can have the greatest music in the world but if they're not charismatic or they dont have the right image you'll never hear about em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Yes, they were awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martoine Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 i saw the article in hammer and downloaded the songs they listen and they rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Rose Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Fucking wicked band, wicked tunes. Love them, KFOAD - FFALT is a great record, better than Angel Dust IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f**k_your_enemy Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I loved FNM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 really cool band.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cherry_bomb Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 amazing band, so ahead of their time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.drummin Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I know, they rock! they should re-unite and do a concert with GNR that would be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 1. Nirvana were the first to break into the mainstream.2. Pearl Jam were more radio-ready.3. Alice In Chains were more angsty and appealing to teenagers.4. Soundgarden were more classic-sounding.Leaving room for...no one else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnan Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 1. Nirvana were the first to break into the mainstream.2. Pearl Jam were more radio-ready.3. Alice In Chains were more angsty and appealing to teenagers.4. Soundgarden were more classic-sounding.Leaving room for...no one else.Stone Temple Pilots & The Red Hot Chili Peppers are better than all those bands put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohdistortedsmile1789 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 1. Nirvana were the first to break into the mainstream.2. Pearl Jam were more radio-ready.3. Alice In Chains were more angsty and appealing to teenagers.4. Soundgarden were more classic-sounding.Leaving room for...no one else.Stone Temple Pilots & The Red Hot Chili Peppers are better than all those bands put together.Who said anything about "better"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocoma13 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Epic = brilliantWar Pigs by FNM = one of the best covers I have ever heardTheir latter albums were pretty good but never came close to Epic. Mike Patton is not interesed in conventional or comercial music. You have to admire him for not selling out. He is also the star of a new movie out on dvd with Karen Black called Firecracker. Have not seen it yet but want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnRmaniac Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I love FNM, one of the best bands of all time. I would love to see a reunion but it seems just as likely as a GnR reunion at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tat2d1 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 FNM was a GREAT band,imo. I would LOVE to see them get back together, but i don't think it'll happen. The only band i've ever really seen give Faith No More credit for being a major influence is Mushroomhead (another great band,imo). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloholla Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I love this band. KFAD is my favorite album and song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 (edited) 1. Nirvana were the first to break into the mainstream.2. Pearl Jam were more radio-ready.3. Alice In Chains were more angsty and appealing to teenagers.4. Soundgarden were more classic-sounding.Leaving room for...no one else.Stone Temple Pilots & The Red Hot Chili Peppers are better than all those bands put together. NO!!!.. Edited July 27, 2006 by angel of death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 KFOAD - FFALT is a great recordPatton's vocal genius really does come to the fore on that album. Angel Dust is an all time favourite of mine, but King for a Day is the one that really grows on you over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Seal Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Fucking wicked band, wicked tunes. Love them, KFOAD - FFALT is a great recordI agree totally.FNM was a great band and it's a shame that they broke up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 King for day is a grower. Angel Dust is also. I think it's true FNM attitude really didn't help them become big. They didn't even seem to want to. I think Real Thing was big before Nirvana and Pearl Jam etc. I always thought bands like Deftones and even Slipknot were heavily influenced by FNM. The album I was most surprised by was Album of the Year I thought it would definitely suck but it turned out to be another masterpiece for a new era.fav tracks?The Morning After - the dark side of TRTCaffeine - I'm warning you...Gentle Art of Making Enemies - FNM always loved a song about the mafia.Naked In Front Of The Computer - Oh yes.Also Patton is the funniest guy ever not to be a stand up comedian.How's about a bad trip? Oh, come on, live a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Rose Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Fav. songs?Midlife Crisis - first FNM song I heard, instantly loved itRicochet - Pattons vocals!King For a Day - Dont know, I just like itEpic - Oh well, someone had to say it.Evidence - Nice, relaxed tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f**k_your_enemy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 The "War Pigs" cover was cool too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Flower Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Zombie EatersThe Real Thing (just adore the vocals)Falling To PiecesEdge Of The WorldSmaller and Smaller (insane death metal screaming)JizzlobberRV (great Patton redneck parody)Just a ManEvidenceThe Gentle Art of Making EnemiesAnd, yes, Patton was funny as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrain_Kid Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Criminally underrated, the same with Janes Addiction really and only Buckley bettered Pattons voice in the 90's imo, my favourite song by them is edge of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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