Agent Steel und Nachfolger...

derzeit ist s wieder mal lustig im hause Cyris

Weil man privaten Stress mit dem Gitarristen von RIOT CITY hat, wegen "homophobischer Aussagen" schrieb man dem Veranstalter vom UTH Festival eine Message quasi "Die oder wir"

Und deswegen spielte man nicht
 
A disheartening and disturbing statement from Niklaas Cyriis — JC/AS Facebook admin — and the family of John Cyriis — regarding Up the Hammers festival 2020. Agent Steel were very enthusiastic as to taking the stage os Friday night’s headliner at Up the Hammers Festival 2020, until a very disturbing event came about — which seriously concerned our family. The screenshots seen below show the bassist Dustin Smith, of the band RIOT CITY, replying to one of my comments made on a mutual friend’s post. The clear and outright homophobic libelous assault on John Cyriis and myself, his family, clearly shows the extreme bias this bassist has towards my father and our family — adding insult to injury his ignorance extends to homophobic libelous assaults upon the family members of John Cyriis, such as myself being his son —administrator of this John Cyriis/Agent Steel Official Facebook page. What makes this bassist’s “modus operandi” ever more disturbing is— the fact that “when I reached out to the promoter” of “Up the Hammers Festival” — forwarding him the below screenshots, clearly demonstrating Mr Smith’s homophobic libelous assault on my father and I, for absolutely no reason — the promoter acted in a heartless, and rude manner as his response to my plight. Therefore, this gives us a clear-cut understanding that if the inverse were to be staged by my father, or anyone in the new AGENT STEEL, we have all reason to believe the promoter would not hesitate for one-second—to respond with an all-out attack against John and the band — like a shark in bloody water. Basically, these kinds of libelous homophobic assaults — splatted from the diarrhea-mouth of Mr Smith — clearly demonstrates not only his ignorance and disrespect for a veteran vocalist in the Heavy Metal genre, but also demanded narrates his unflinching disrespect toward the family of musicians for whom hec as about to open the Shaw at UTH 2020: My father and I, have never met Dustin Smith, let alone exchanged any words with him during any other instance - on Facebook. Despite being a straight male, I have personally been a supporter of people’s choice and freedom of sexual orientation, and have always been taught to admire my fathers freedom loving stance as a stern supporter - of the LGBTQ community, and everyone’s life-given right to choose whom to love. From the onset of Mr Smith’s reply (written on January 11th), our family have had several meetings, and we have approached our father with an ultimatum: We presented him with the ultimatum that he either stand firm for what is right, and for the rights of all who do not deserve to be slandered and assaulted on Facebook — especially by libelous homophobic commentary — and of course, for the dignity of our family, by approaching the promoter of UTH 2020 —with his own ultimatum — or we would disown him as a family member: My father John Cyriis, has agreed with our family, and decided to allow his personal rep. — my half-brother Slim — to instead present the promoter of UTH - with his own personal ultimatum. Slim clearly stated to the promoter of UTH — that for principles associated with morality, our family’s right to retain our dignity, and the rights of all musicians’ family members that they too be allotted the right to not have to endure the kind of assaults - such as the ones implemented by Mr Smith - Mr. John Cyriis has decided not take the same stage as Mr Smith, and his band, RIOT CITY. Long story short, after reaching out to the promoter of UTH a second time, he once more replied by bluntly stating “RIOT CITY will play, do you want to cancel?” I am staying here, on behalf of John Cyriis and Agent Steel before the public and fans that AGENT STEEL the Friday night headliner of UTH 2020 - have NOT chosen to cancel the show, but for principles clearly stated in this post, have instead to clarify to the promoter of UTH - that the band will not take the same stage as Mr. Dustin Smith and his band. So in all fairness, if the promoter chooses to take the high-road and support Mr Smith’s libelous homophobic assault on John and his family — and worse, choose RIOT CITY over the festival’s headliner AGENT STEEL — then fans should inquiry as to the possibility of a refund for their pre-purchased ticket — by reaching out to either RIOT CITY, or the promoters at UP THE HAMMERS. We at the Agent Steel headquarters are very disheartened, and we apologize to the fans who were eager to see the new AGENT STEEL live at Up the Hammers — who are in fact the lineup that is to appear on the forthcoming release ‘No Godz Before Me.’ Finalizing, as most may fathom by now, principle, and justice— always stands at the forefront of John Cyriis’ decision making, especially when it involves his family, and the right that people not be bullied by ignorant garage band mercenaries - who may be trolling for other losers and “WANNA BE’S”. Regardless of the consequences following our expected reaction from the promoter claiming the band has cancelled, and we state here for the band that Agent Steel have done no such thing, we hope that those who read this post are now better informed as to the true circumstances that led to John Cyriis’ decision—to not take the same stage as Dustin Smith and RIOT CITY on Friday night at Up The Hammers Festival 2020. And so let me make it clear that “the perpetrator that is responsible for John’s decision - is clearly Dustin Smith, and the promoters UTH — not john and Agent Steel.” ; Agent Steel would gladly take the stage should UTH promoters choose to cancel Riot City from the running order. In closing, I would like to make a statement on behalf of my father, and AGENT STEEL: “AGENT STEEL IS A WORLD BAND”, and is NOT limited to having to do business with those who stand ruthless, and opposed -to the band’s principles, which are clearly the rights for all people to be respected, and who should agree that all should stand firm - for the rights of people’s choice of personal relationships - and for the rights of the families of all musicians’ - that they be treated ethically, and “with the utmost respect”. Thusly, all musicians should work together in peace, support one another and stand strong for the genre of Metal music - we are fighting to keep alive!; all Metal musicians should be respected, and appreciated for all the great music they share with all of us...THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WORLD.” Cheers, Niklaas Cyriis John Cyriis/Agent Steel Facebook Admin
 
Nein. Der Grund war ein Stau.

Was für ein Geschwurbel oben. Das hätte man auch ungleich gehaltvoller in 3 Sätze packen können.

Ein Urteil fälle ich allerdings noch nicht. Ich würde auch gern die andere Seite hören. Der Trend allerdings geht in die Richtung, sehr frei nach den Scorpions, "another piece of shit."
 
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LOL!!

Immerhin hab ich bis zum Ende durchgehalten....etwas, das ich nicht über alle neuen AS Songs behaupten kann.

Heavy Metal wird auch immer merkwürdiger, oder?!
 
Jetzt wird es so gedreht quasi, dass die HM Welt froh sein muss, dass John AS wieder aus der Versenkung geholt hat und alle froh sein müssten das es ihn gibt
 
Wenn man diese Dramolette so verfolgt, könnte man fast meinen, John Cyriis sei ein auch heute noch in irgendeiner Form relevanter Metal-Tycoon von epochaler kultureller und kommerzieller Wirkmacht, anstatt ein von einem gewaltigen musikalischen Erbe zehrender, ehemals visionärer Künstler, der besagten Legendenstatus jedoch noch nicht einmal im entferntesten ehrt und bedient, sondern, im Gegenteil, sich und alles, wofür er steht, der Lächerlichkeit preisgibt, während er nebenbei in der Garage hanebüchene Billig-Produktionen zusammenlötet, von sinistren Verschwörungen gegen ihn und sein messianisches Schaffen schwadroniert, Corel-Draw-Grundkurs-Travestien als bahnbrechende und aufrüttelnde Cover-Artworks herbeideliriert und mit all dem einen ehmals titanischen Namen wie Agent Steel mittels dieser beknackten Reality Soaps in den Dreck tritt.

Der soll aufhören zu sabbeln und einfach liefern und zeigen, ob er's noch draufhat. Oder, wie man in den USA so sagt: "Put up or shut up...!"
 
Wenn ich der gute John wäre würde ich des mit AS und der Musik generell lassen.

NICHT wegen der Qualität, sondern was er als Mensch anstellt. Weil diese billigen Ausreden werden sich die leute dann merken wenn es um den Kauf eines neuen Albums geht
 
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Um so fair wie möglich zu bleiben:
Falls es sich so verhielte, dass Band xyz sich weigerte die Bühne mit erkennbar homophob agitierenden MusikerInnen zu teilen; und falls Band xyz eine Begründung abgäbe, in der sie den Sachverhalt klar und nachvollziehbar darlegt und die Prinzipien, auf denen ihre Entscheidung beruht, unmissverständlich benennt - dann würde ich diese Entscheidung von xyz durchaus begrüßen.

Hier trifft aber leider (oder besser: zum Glück) nichts davon zu: Die Stellungnahme ist ein einziges Durcheinander. Und der Screenshot (wenn es sich lediglich um den einen auf FB sichtbaren handelt), der hier als Stein des Anstoßes herhalten muss, zeigt lediglich die üblichen niveaulosen Raufereien, die sich in Kommentarspalten mit Agent Steel-Bezug immer wieder abspielen. Die Sprache lässt sicher zu wünschen übrig, aber homophobe Agenda kann ich da auch bei kritischer Lektüre nicht entdecken.

Da hat wohl eher jemand kalte Füße bekommen und nach der erstbesten sich bietenden Ausrede gegriffen.

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a) Scheint so. Das ist ein Paradebeispiel, wie man soziale Medien NICHT benutzen sollte.
b) Nichts. Jedenfalls finde ich nichts.

Jedenfalls war das ein sehr unterhaltsamer Abend.
Die Kommentare darunter sind ja noch viel köstlicher! “Please don't insult the master god vocalist.“ Haben die keine Ohren?

EDIT: Ja, absolut größenwahnsinnig. Was zur fickenden Hölle geht da ab?
 
Kleine Story, die gerade auf der Traveler FB-Seite gepostet wurde:

Story time! By Matt Ries. Featuring John Cyriis.

So in the music industry you kinda have to watch your mouth around other bands. Even if you don’t like them. You gotta smile and nod. That whole deal. That’s why we never spoke much about our experience with John at last years KIT.

Our green room shared a wall with Agent Steel. We were all back there having a good time. Started noticing Agent Steel was arriving. Everyone but John. I’m sure you all know how long he kept everyone waiting. I was asking the band “so where’s John?” They said “I don’t know, we all left the airport at the same time”. So jokes started flying around. Finally John rolls in acting like a shittier version of Axl Rose. I watched him yell at his bag carrier, requesting no one talk to him. You couldn’t get close to him without someone telling you to back off. I can’t stand this kind of dickhead behavior. I saw him standing in the doorway of his green room. And I yelled “fuck John Cyriis!!” To which he responded by throwing a temper tantrum. Slamming his door and yelling like a ancient alien toddler.

It’s nice to see his reputation live on by bailing on UTH. Seems like a total cop out. Because we all know the chances of him showing up were slim.

Anyways, the rest of his band were great. They played great and they were nice. But I still stand by my words. Fuck John Cyriis.
 
WTF was schreiben die für eine Krütze?
Hier ein Kommentar von Agent Steel
... go worship the mythical devil with your wanna be band you idiot! When the new AS is released you will eat the new bands toilet paper!
Muwahahahaha
 
WTF was schreiben die für eine Krütze?
Hier ein Kommentar von Agent Steel
Du hast den Rest vergessen:
The new album will dominate! Period, all these tiny little clicky festivals mean NOTHING in comparison to the coming domination of the new AS album!

Ich hoffe wirklich inständig, dass alle diese tiny little clicky Festivals einen Scheiß auf diesen aufgeblasenen Trottel geben.

Mein liebster ist immer noch der hier:
John Cyriis will not turn the other cheek! Why do you cave people insist John be painted into a corner like a Jesus? If this were to happen to the family of a man like Dave Mustaine, he would probably commit a homicide. So why should John play the Jesus here. Even if Mr. Smith apologized, and John accepted his apology, that will still not inspire the promoter to apologize for his rude reply to our concern. Agent Steel has about had it with the click festival scene in the EU! Agent Steel is a world band, and does not need the EU, and may not perform in the EU - until promoters begin to show some respect for one of the greatest veteran metal vocalist of all time - and his new band of diamond enamored paranormal lineup personnel. The soon to be released new album “NO other GODZ BEFORE ME” will speak for John and the new lineup, and stand in its own merits!
 
Du hast den Rest vergessen:
The new album will dominate! Period, all these tiny little clicky festivals mean NOTHING in comparison to the coming domination of the new AS album!

Ich hoffe wirklich inständig, dass alle diese tiny little clicky Festivals einen Scheiß auf diesen aufgeblasenen Trottel geben.

Mein liebster ist immer noch der hier:
John Cyriis will not turn the other cheek! Why do you cave people insist John be painted into a corner like a Jesus? If this were to happen to the family of a man like Dave Mustaine, he would probably commit a homicide. So why should John play the Jesus here. Even if Mr. Smith apologized, and John accepted his apology, that will still not inspire the promoter to apologize for his rude reply to our concern. Agent Steel has about had it with the click festival scene in the EU! Agent Steel is a world band, and does not need the EU, and may not perform in the EU - until promoters begin to show some respect for one of the greatest veteran metal vocalist of all time - and his new band of diamond enamored paranormal lineup personnel. The soon to be released new album “NO other GODZ BEFORE ME” will speak for John and the new lineup, and stand in its own merits!

Vor allem wurde diese lange, wirre Antwort und jeden zweiten Kommentar mit copy&paste eingefügt. Egal ob das vom Sinn her passt, oder nicht.
@tiny little clicky Festivals: Taktisch eher dumm Festivals, die einen in Zukunft eventuell buchen könnten, zu beleidigen. Vor allem, weil man heutzutage ja eh nichts mehr durch Plattenverkäufe verdient.
 
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