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!!!
________________________________ 1/2 Final II : Van Halen - 4 KISS - 6 ________________________________ Seems that KISS has taken a two vote lead, will it last?
This is a bunch of crud, you people have no taste! KISS sux.... especially compared to Van Halen! C'mon, at least Van Halen uses more than repetitive power chords and vocals.
Reasons? Well, maybe I haven't listened to Kiss enough, but I still see them as a Pop Rock band that is kind of... average and non-hard rock. Their songs just don't hit me, and I have always seen that the weird makeup is pretty pointless (though yeah, it doesn't affect the music xP). I'm not saying they're a bad band... but they're just not in my line of taste. Then again I haven't listened to them enough.
Van Halen, on the other hand, I do see as more Hard Rock and superior in musicianship. I don't listen to them much, but I highly enjoy most of their songs.
Their goes my grain of sand. Sorry if my reasons seem to poorly written or the like :P
absolutely agree, kiss is very very VERY Pop rock beside they're classified as hard rock, i mean movies? toys? coffin?
Reasons? Well, maybe I haven't listened to Kiss enough, but I still see them as a Pop Rock band that is kind of... average and non-hard rock. Their songs just don't hit me, and I have always seen that the weird makeup is pretty pointless (though yeah, it doesn't affect the music xP). I'm not saying they're a bad band... but they're just not in my line of taste
Thank goodness some reason and intelligence have decided to show up in this thread! Seriously, all KISS did was popularize the live album because their studio records didn't sell for crud. That's it. And to vote them up over one of the most influential rock bands of our time, and a guitarist like Eddie? sheesh...
Holy crap this is a great match up. I gotta vote van halen though, they have soooo much more skill. Kiss is mostly costume and a show but eddie van halen has the greatest guitar skills in the world!
lol google and frylock BOTH vote for kiss...... hmmm.... sounds suspiciious
All that means is that we have similar tastes, which is a good thing, because it would drive me crazy if we didn't. It's not like he likes everything I like. I'm quite mellow and enjoy soft rock; my brother fancies more of a hard rock playlist over soft rock.
@ parrot567 : don't worry, your reasoning was more than sufficient to count your vote!
@ nullnaught : you're reasoning however, is pretty thin... maybe you could elaborate a little more on why you prefer Van Halen over KISS? Thanx!
@ MRWalker82 : Congratulations are in order for your promotion to 'AG Moderator'! I had to look twice and thought 'why do his posts suddenly appear in blue?!' and then it hit me... you got promoted! Nice... =) I wish you a lot of wisdom for this job, but most of all... a lot of FUN!
Now then, all votes are reviewed and counted and... it's a tie again!! =D ________________________________
1/2 Final II :
Van Halen - 6 KISS - 6 ________________________________
Nullnaught's vote is still pending on elaboration of his reasoning, but when this is entered by him, Van Halen is taking the lead again! Or will this change in the meantime?! =D
I'm going to vote for Van Halen on this battle. Eddie was an incredible guitar player and a very great influence on guitarists of the future. I also like David Lee Roth's vocals. Van Halen was an incredibly influential band and deserve going through to the next round.
@ nullnaught : Thanx you for providing a reasoning to your vote, now we can count it!
Eddie was an incredible guitar player and a very great influence
This I can completely relate to waluigi... he's simply one of the biggest influentual guitar players in the history of Rock music... something 'Ace Frehley', 'Vinnie Vincent', 'Mark St. John', 'Bruce Kulick' or 'Tommy Thayer' were never able to do! Instead... bass player 'Gene Simmons' shined in the spotlights on the spot where normally the lead guitar player stands... makes you think twice...
wow i thought this battle would be overwhelmed by Kiss
Same here DaRkNe5s! I thought Van Halen was never going to win this one, simply because KISS has a HUGE 'knowability factor' all over the world... but mind you... it ain't over, till it's over!
Score roundup now shows Van Halen having a 2 votes lead over KISS: ________________________________
1/2 Final II :
Van Halen - 8 KISS - 6 ________________________________
With Van Halen taking the lead, will this battle be over soon after 2 more votes? Or is KISS still able to scrape the final 4 votes off the pavement and still win this battle?!
You have the power to decide... state your preference and vote for your favorite band!! =D
Van Halen, Kiss is ok, but Van Halen and David Lee Roth just ripped it out with songs like " Hot For Teacher" and "Dance The Night Away" One of the best bands ever.
