THIS SOUNDGARDEN REUNION THING IS ALREADY GETTING SILLY
Friday, June 26th, 2009 at 12:02pm by Axl Rosenberg
Anyone remember that scene in Spaceballs where Rick Moranis tells Bill Pullman “I am your father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate?”
You may recall that earlier this week, Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith gave an interview where he claimed that someone “specifically in [Soundgarden's] organization” told him a reunion of the grunge legends was imminent. At the time, I took Smith to task for starting rumors about a band he’s not in so he could stir up publicity for himself.
But at least Smith is, y’know, in the industry.
‘Cause now some reader of The Daily Swarm is claiming that Shepherd has said some pretty harsh words about Smith – words that, admittedly, echo my own. Except that we have no idea who this reader is, or if that’s really Ben Shepherd. Faking that text exchange would be the easiest thing in the world. This “news” basically came from your father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate.
I’m saying this is about as unsubstantiated as rumors get now.
But if, just for fun, we pretend that comment did, in fact, come from Shepherd, I’d like to point out that he doesn’t actually deny the reunion – he just expresses anger over Smith “saying things he doesn’t know.” The members of Faith No More were giving a similar spiel not all that long ago.
Assuming this really was Shepherd. Which I don’t think we can do.
-AR
I’m just going to go ahead and assume it was Andrew Wood. Which to me, lends credence to the rumor.
FTW
clap, clap, clap, clap
Well done.
I am in awe.
[2]
“What does that make us?”
“Absolutely NOTHING!”
Seriously though, just reunite already.
Too bad this isn’t the wide world of sports.
Far be it for Metalsucks to push unsubstantiated rumors to drive traffic to this site. ;)
Prepare for metamophasis, ready Kafka?
^ best line in the whole movie.
Solid quote, but the best bit of dialogue is here (because it’s so, so true):
Ship: “This ship will self-destruct in 20 seconds. This is your last chance to push the Cancellation Button.”
President Scroob: “Cancelation button?!! Hurry!!”
Col. Sanders: “Where is it? Where is it? It’s gotta be here somewhere…”
Dark Helmet: “OUT OF ORDER? Fuck! Even in the future nothing works…”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulKwhhFOkgk
Let’s be honest… there are so many great quotes.
Dark Helmet: Careful you idiot! I said across her nose, not up it!
Laser Gunner: Sorry sir! I’m doing my best!
Dark Helmet: Who made that man a gunner?
Major Asshole: I did sir. He’s my cousin.
Dark Helmet: Who is he?
Colonel Sandurz: He’s an asshole sir.
Dark Helmet: I know that! What’s his name?
Colonel Sandurz: That is his name sir. Asshole, Major Asshole!
Dark Helmet: And his cousin?
Colonel Sandurz: He’s an asshole too sir. Gunner’s mate First Class Philip Asshole!
Dark Helmet: How many asholes do we have on this ship, anyway?
[Entire bridge crew stands up and raises a hand]
Entire Bridge Crew: Yo!
Dark Helmet: I knew it. I’m surrounded by assholes!
[Dark Helmet pulls his face shield down]
Dark Helmet: Keep firing, assholes!
What are you preparing. You’re always preparing. Just go!
I hate it when my schwartz gets twisted…..
I see your schwartz is as BIG as mine!
Those are the guys that stole our uniforms!
Yeah, and beat the shit out of us too!
Man, we ain’t found shit!
Fooled You.
Oh god that picture is funny. I hope with all my heart it’s a real iPhone convo with Ben Shepherd. That would make my year.
If a Soundgarden reunion actually happens, could it possibly live up to our inflated expectations?
Will this finally result in the demise of Pearl Jam&butter forever?