Since I have been moderating the "Metal Bands World Cup" with a lot of fun, it gave me an idea...
Why not do the same for the 'Classic Rock Bands' from all over the world?!
So, with credits to Agent_AAS for giving me the idea, here it is!!!
Ladieeeeeeees aaaaaaaaaaand gentlemeeeeeeeeen, we proudly present to you, the
_______________________________________________________________________ ### CLASSIC ROCK BANDS WORLD CUP !!! ### _______________________________________________________________________ The format of this World Cup for Classical Rock Bands is based upon the organisation schematics of the Soccer World Cup, same as the "Metal Bands World Cup" was made. It has the same rules as the Soccer Cup in terms of proceeding through, but it will follow a few rules of its own too. To elaborate the >binding rules< for this competition:
# The Group stage: -There will be 8 different groups presented in the thread, one at a time, and each group will be consisting of 5 Classical Rock Bands that will be pre-selected by me or one of the co-mods. -Every user of Armor Games has the power to give one point with one vote for one band only. So you only get to vote for one band in a group, no double voting for a single band or voting for more than one band per group. No exceptions will be made in this matter. -When one of the bands in a particular group reaches the 10 points limit, the voting for that group is over and that group will be closed for voting by me or one of the co-mods. Both the 'group winner' and the 'runner up' band will proceed to the knockout stage of this World Cup. -If two bands will reach the 10 points limit at the same time in a group, the band that reached the 10 points limit first, will automatically be declared 'group winner' and the band that reached the 10 points limit secondly, will automatically be declared 'runner up'. This rule also applies for the second place in the group. If two bands reach a similar point count for second place at the same time, the band reaching this point count first, will then automatically be declared 'runner up'. Remaining bands will be eliminated of the competition. Again, no discussions about the outcome are allowed, should this situation occur in a group.
The Knockout Stage: -After completing the Group stage, the 'group winner' of the first group will be up against the 'runner up' of the second group. The 'group winner' of the second group will be up against the 'runner up' of the first group. This scedule will be followed for the rest, to clarify: #1 Group A vs. #2 Group B (Winning band is called 'Winner I' #1 Group B vs. #2 Group A (Winning band is called 'Winner II' #1 Group C vs. #2 Group D (Winning band is called 'Winner III' #1 Group D vs. #2 Group C (Winning band is called 'Winner IV' #1 Group E vs. #2 Group F (Winning band is called 'Winner V' #1 Group F vs. #2 Group E (Winning band is called 'Winner VI' #1 Group G vs. #2 Group H (Winning band is called 'Winner VII' #1 Group H vs. #2 Group G (Winning band is called 'Winner VIII' -Like in the famous 'Battle of the Bands thread', you (again) get to vote once for one band only. -When one of the bands in this knockout battle reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The 1/4 Finals: -The next stage, the 1/4 finals, will be held in this order: # Winner I vs. Winner V # Winner II vs. Winner VI # Winner III vs. Winner VII # Winner IV vs. Winner VIII -When one of the bands in these 1/4 final battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The Semi Finals: -The semi finals will be held in the order of: # Winner I/V vs. Winner II/VI # Winner III/VII vs. Winner IV/VIII -When one of the bands in these Semi Finals battles reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the match and will proceed to the next stage in the competition. The 'Shadow Final': -A number three and four is decided in a match between both 'losing' bands from the semi finals. Again, the ranking of third and fourth place in this Final is decided upon the band that reaches the 10 points limit first. The Final match: -The Final match is held between both winning bands from the semi finals. -When one of the bands in the Final reaches the limit of 10 points first, that band is declared the winner of the competition and is crowned The 'CRBWC' Champion 2010. -The remaining band is ranked #2 in this competition. # Further rules for this competition: -You can only vote once per group and only once per knockout battle -You are obligated to give a good reasoning on why you choose the band to get your vote. ('They are the best' or 'I like them' is not accepted as a reasoning.) -There will be NO playoffs held in this competition. -You don't get to complain when 'your band' is eliminated from the competition. -Swearing and obscene language is not tolerated. Always respect the opinion(s) of the other users participating in this thread, even if you disagree on their reasoning. -The 'Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations' and the 'Battle of the ... Thread Rules' are to be followed for this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'. They will be referred to when needed. You can find them here: Armor Games Community Forum Rules and Regulations Battle of the ... Thread Rules -'CRBWC'-Moderators: Besides me, there will be 2 persons who will help me moderate this thread. You can always ask us for help in this thread: MrDayCee goumas13 Agent_AAS >>> Attention! Official AG Administrators and Moderators will always have a binding word!<<< I hope the AG users will like and participate in this 'Classic Rock Bands World Cup'! So... ENJOY!!!
Oh man, KISS definitely! I'm still mad they aren't in the Rock Hall of Fame! I really thought last year was their year, they were nominated, but frickin' ABBA beat them out in the fan vote! Oh well, Alice Cooper is making it this year, he had a lot of influence on KISS, so maybe that means they'll be getting in soon.
Oh man, I'm voting for KISS. Have you seen my profile? Anyway, Journey is great and all, but KISS is legendary. They've had major influence in the music itself, marketing, distribution, touring, theatrics, all of that stuff that makes rock and roll tick.
Nice! Even more votes are coming in and it seems as if KISS is blazing to the finish line! =D
I'll throw my personal vote in and it was not easy I tell you...
Allthough I REALLY admire and love the music and charisma of Journey, especially the voice of Arnel Pineda is awesome, I still have to bow in dignity for the cheer greatness of the package thrown into the world by KISS! They just have the 'works'... music, charisma, show and... the ROCK! So my personal vote goes to KISS!!! Sorry Arnel...
Score update with my personal vote in shows a big lead for KISS :
1/4 Final # III:
KISS - 8 Journey - 1
Now... it will be virtually impossible for Journey to catch up on them with this huge gap, but... you never know! It ain't over 'till it's over! Right? So, amaze me voters, make it happen! Present your reasoned vote and participate in this battle! I'll wait with anticipation... =D
Wow... I'm disgusted to see this happen to Steve Perry and Journey. Admittedly KISS had a profound impact on rock music, most notably the popularization of the 'live album', however I really don't think they deserve to beat out Journey. My vote is for Journey.
Agreed. Now let's compare his megalomania to 'Dr. Love' Aka Gene Simmons. Exactly. His cocky buttholeness pales in comparison so I fail to see the validity of your argument. Oh, and he's a phenomenal vocalist and songwriter as well as a butthole. I'm not voting for them because he's my best friend, I'm voting for them because I love their music and think they've had a profound impact on rock music as a genre.
well gene simmons is an american icon and has done alot more for the industry as a whole, i think thats why alot of people vote for kiss, i mean i love journy, but they shouldnt have beaten rush number one, number two they are kinda over rated in my eyes. while kiss always jsut hangs around and plays there hearts out cause its fun. steve perry was jsut in it for the spotlight
Now let's compare his megalomania to 'Dr. Love' Aka Gene Simmons. Exactly. His cocky buttholeness pales in comparison so I fail to see the validity of your argument.
Don't even go there. I'll sick the KISS Army on you! Blame Paul Stanley, he's the front man, lol. Don't get all mad at Simmons just because he's a great entrepreneur and entertainer.
LOL I see there's a discussion held about the comparison of Gene Simmons and Steve Perry here! =D
Always nice when people start debating on who they voted for/against, but it doesn't change the score for this battle... at least not for now anyway!
1/4 Final # III:
KISS - 8 Journey - 2
KISS is still in the lead and only need 2 more votes to bag this battle... we might have a slim chance here to get Journey back alongside, but I wonder if they will make it...
He,he,he. It's always fun to watch men duke-it-out in the sandbox! As far as cocky-buttholeness is concerned, I would think Gene (married to a former Playboy Bunny) Simmons would win with hands tied behind his back. Gross, I didn't just say that?
