Nail

[Lyle]

These are some of the nicest people in the business.

That's what I've heard too. I don't go out of my way to listen to Devilskin but when I read about the endorsement I was still happy to see Nail getting recognised.

[jeremyb]

All in on congratulating kiwis getting recognition, well done that man!

[godgrinder]

(and I am not a fan of metal /nu-metal whatever)

I'll go out on a limb here....

These don't quite add up

Anyway I don't know any of the DS guys but I'm friends with a few people from various incarnations of 8FT. I'd say these bands know exactly what they're working with by now, and are very smart by working hard in their local market.

[Lawrence]

(and I am not a fan of metal /nu-metal whatever)

I'll go out on a limb here....

These don't quite add up

heh heh. I can't be a fan of everything cos then I'd be a fan of nothing...er...I think.

As a guitar geek coming from a blues, glam, classic rock and prog rock background I do try to listen to some of the more contemporary versions of the genres. Most "nu-metal" leaves me cold but that doesn't mean I don't recognise and appreciate the arrangements, the performances, the recording techniques and the mixing challenges, with live and on record. I do get to hear some of the lessor known bands when they support big names - Papa Roach for example when they supported RHCP.

My point was that the gap between many "local inferior versions" and big name acts is often not so much about competency levels as it is production levels. Im sure Im not alone is seeing some apparently pretty average players on very big stages...and I am sure its often because they bring something unique to the mix, and sometimes their actual skill level is much higher but not the appropriate performance for the context so I am not intending to be critical of any individuals. Sometimes just being a chill dude on the road is enough to justify a gig.

What I won't do is call someone inferior when they are clearly a committed professional with high levels of competency.

[Mr Bungle]

Papa Roach, fml

I don’t think any level of production would help Devilskin. I don’t care if they’re from NZ. That shouldn’t alter how one critiques what they hear, which we all do and many elaborate on this here board.

I had a family member in the Black Seeds. Didn’t make me want to listen to BBQ reggae.

[codedog]

Far out... this is a thread to celebrate someone's achievements. Can't we just be happy for them? Music is incredibly subjective. You don't have to like it, you don't have to praise it, but don't rain on their parade!

[Mr Bungle]

Someone very well connected in the music scene told me it’s basically a bought endorsement courtesy of the music store that supports Nail putting future purchasing pressure on Gibson.