Back in the day when Davey was rockin' the devilock. He was asked to replace Michael Graves in the Misfits after MG left - and Davey had the most punk answer: "Only if Danzig asks me himself". In truth - he just cared about AFI too much for other commitments and was likely honored. But that is still a respectable and frankly, badass answer.
you think that's punk? that guy's a poser, a Danzig wannabe with his fake devilock. He thinks he's something special and that Glenn would directly ask him to front for the Misfits? Glenn could care less about the Misfits anyway, that's why he left. He created something no one did and took everything with him when he left.
am i the only one around here who doesnt give a fuck what the band does outside the music they make, as long as they sound good, like seriously i dont see why it matters
I went to the filming of this video in Santa Monica. It was an awesome day being together with a couple hundred people, give or take, if I'm recalling correctly (may have been less); all there for AFI. They filmed almost all the band playing alone while we waited outside in line, then they started shooting the other parts with fans in the shots and then back out to wait. I took my younger brother, a couple of his friends, and a coworker of mine. The last time they brought us back outside to wait again as they set up for the different shots, I managed to "mesh" my way inside as they were closing the doors and brought my whole group with me. We got to kick it with the whole band, played pool, spoke to Adam and Davey a bit. They were all incredibly nice and friendly. It was an incredible day. I can't imagine how cell phones would've ruined everything (granted it's cool to document things like that), but looking back I'm so glad it was the way it was. This track isn't even my favorite from the album, and actually for me, this album was the beginning of a huge shift for the band's identity. We understood though; was seeing them before Hunter joined and knowing how many shows they had done just up to that point let alone when they "blew up" it was understandable that with new financing/management and mega production they weren't going to be around the EastBayHardCore sound anymore really. Although I love Black Sails it is also a sad point of no return for me personally. I had a couple of other really cool interactions with Adam and Davey long before this filming day too at The Roxy and at a club at The Standard on Sunset. Super down-to-earth cool guys. Thank you to all of them for the great memories.
So funny to me that so- called older fans consider this a "more manly " Davey. He's wearing freaking lipstick. I think AFI had one if the worst fan bases ever in the scene. If they supposedly "sold out" then why are they less popular than back in these days? So ridiculous. I've seen this band ten times since the 90s and they still put on amazing shows. So glad they have matured and grown musically. Too bad those older fans couldn't do the same.
You understand nothing. Davey Havok was considered more masculine BEFORE this era of his career and yes they did sell the fuck out. It began during their Sing the Sorrow days and ever since their music took a steep decline in favor of attempting to appeal to a larger fan base so they could sell more records. Obviously it wasn't sustainable and ultimately an awful decision as no one gives two shits about whatever AFI does anymore because of how poor their music became. Furthermore tell me how a song like Love Like Winter or Beautiful Thieves (prime examples of them selling out) is an example of "maturing and growing musically". Don't make me fucking laugh...
Didn't you know that any band that tries to mature sells out? Just like and band that keeps the same sound is talentless. People just like to bitch and try to sound smart while doing so
I graduated 14 years ago. My go to bands since 7th grade when the leaves start changing (I live in New England) have always been Type O Negative, Misfits and AFI. Nothing has changed since then
Been listening to AFI for over a decade now and I just found it this song was named after the Phoenix Theatre in my hometown. They had many of their early shows there.
AFI,are pretty Damn good I my book,my youngest brother got me into them,Days of the Phoenix is this tune that got me hooked,for life.I might be 40 and love my classic metal but Davey and the guys are now on my top 5...
Here's the problem 'historic' bands seem to ignore: music isn't about carving one path and driving it into the ground. It's about learning and growing with your music, always pushing forward. You never master an instrument. Mastering suggests you do things that no one else does. And you keep doing that. But people can keep pushing things forward. I don't mean to rap on any favorites, but finding one path and never differentiating is such a sad, empty existence. I'm glad AFI keeps changing.
Lol i like you already. But in my case, i can't really put 1of them in 1st place cause i love them the same. But i knew about Deftones first. I first heard AFI last year and it...literally went into my heart, mind, soul and blood. Too Good. They're both great bands honestly :)
man, what's with all the petty commentary? who gives a shit what they look like, their music speaks volumes, from their first album to the most recent. always been a talented band. who cares who likes them, who cares how a person got into them? stop focusing on the petty bullshit you have no control over and decide if you like them or not and move on.
i got a new afi. its hott. and i was walkin in da mall. and some chick also wearing an afi shirt. comes over and says hey i love your shirt. and i go *giggle* thanks.
