Black Keys Sue Pizza Hut, Slam Van Halen

The Black Keys are suing mainstream retail chains for allegedly using their music without permission, but fans can rejoice at news that the band is set to record a new album next month.

The band say Pizza Hut used "significant portions" of "Gold On The Ceiling" in an ad for Cheesy Bites Pizza whilst Home Depot used "Lonely Boy" in an commercial for power tools, according to NME.

Their lawyers say it was "a brazen and improper effort to capitalise on [the] plaintiffs' hard-earned success." It's a surprise — we half expected them to say the Pizza Hut ad just came across as too cheesy.

Drummer Patrick Carney also had his trademark biting comments for other musicians, this time for Black Sabbath and Van Halen:

"I love Black Sabbath, but I don’t know if I’d want to watch Black Sabbath without Bill Ward," Carney told Rolling Stone. "I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups.

"I just saw Van Halen without Michael Anthony. I’m not a very big Van Halen fan but it was such a f—king bummer. Like what the f—k is the point? I mean, sure, Eddie Van Halen’s son is a pretty good bass player and he’s a 20-year-old kid and that’s cool, but like, what the f—k is that? That’s f—king retarded."

Meanwhile, drummer Patrick Carnay has confirmed that the band will re-enter the studio in July, with the record set for release in 2013.

Comments

[john_kimble]

The Black Keys are the most overrated band in the world.

Gary Glitter should sue them for stealing his drumbeat from "Rock & Roll Part II."

[beineken]

I guess they aren't fans of stuffed crust.

[slapsymcdougal]

Meh, I wouldn't want to see the Black Keys.

[Stratus475]

I can't stand these guys. All they do is criticize everybody and everything. Their tickets are way too overpriced for their concerts. And on top of that, they aren't even that good.

[fret13]

I love these guys music for the most part. I feel it's a bit over hyped for the attention that they're getting for it, in my opinion, but regardless, I like their tunes. That aside, a majority of the articles I read about this band only portray them as pompous d-bags. I mean hell, if Pizza Hut used a song I wrote to promote one of their pizzas without my permission, I would BUY pizzas from them in gratitude. And because they're effing delicious.

[hassasin]

Well consider how much money they could have made had pizza hut and home depot payed them to use their music. Instead they just used their music, if you were a musician and your music was getting used without your permission you wouldn't be happy either.

[fret13]

hassasin wrote:

Well consider how much money they could have made had pizza hut and home depot payed them to use their music. Instead they just used their music, if you were a musician and your music was getting used without your permission you wouldn't be happy either.

I'm easily pleased, what can I say.

[cptcomet]

I would've just asked for unlimited Pizza and settled there. I wish they'd stop insulting other bands though.

[Firewind Raging]

Bill Ward CHOSE not to perform with Black Sabbath, not like they kicked him out of the band. Also, hate to be picky but he said he hates seeing bands with "partial lineups", but they have a full lineup - vocals, guitar, bass, drums. That's how Sabbath has always been. He sounds like a ****.

[Vedicardi]

NOT ENOUGH PUNS!!!

[T7E]

who do they think they are, insulting other bands as if they have the credibility to do so

[slipknot836]

"I just saw Van Halen without Michael Anthony. I’m not a very big Van Halen fan but it was such a f—king bummer. Like what the f—k is the point? I mean, sure, Eddie Van Halen’s son is a pretty good bass player and he’s a 20-year-old kid and that’s cool, but like, what the f—k is that? That’s f—king retarded."

I understand the point he's trying to make but the language is idiotic. If anything he just makes his point sound invalid by swearing so much.

[KnotParkDay]

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups."
Seriously? Yes some bands go through their whole careers without lineup changes, but generally it's a pretty common thing. His mindset is ridiculous.

[ProgFripp74]

These guys need to learn their place. Yes they have written some quite good music with relative commercial success, but not a huge amount.

They keep insulting lots of other bands for virtually no reason. I'ts unneccessary and it won't do them any favours in advancing their career whatsoever plus it makes them look like twats

[esp1234]

hassasin wrote:

Well consider how much money they could have made had pizza hut and home depot payed them to use their music. Instead they just used their music, if you were a musician and your music was getting used without your permission you wouldn't be happy either.

Precisely

[Woffelz]

They should ask for a lifetime supply of pizza.

[throwshapes]

That's like asking for a lifetime supply of diarrhea... no thx.

[Bubbles516]

I wouldn't want to see The Black Keys with a full or partial lineup.

I do not like Black Keys sam I am. I would not like them here nor there, I would not like them anywhere.
I would not like them on a train, I could not, would not hear them with a fox, I would not, could not listen to them in a box.

I do not like the black keys, sam I am.

[theblackwell]

The guys actually believe that they're rock royalty, when in reality, they possibly one of the most overrated bands ever. Personally, I can't stand listening to them.

[vinnym86]

I'm in the Black Keys and i'm better than you.

[kgesme21]

The better part of this is that The Black Keys probably would have let them use the music in their commercials if they had just asked. They were on The Colbert Report like, two years ago with vampire Weekend showing how many of their songs are in commercials.

[Mikeyrox3162]

I like the Black Keys their music is great but they act like total d-bags to other bands.

[DartS17]

It's funny because Carney's comments here look like the comment section of every Sabbath and Van Halen article, but everyone here suddenly disagrees when the Black Keys agree with them. Hypocrite's gonna hypocrite I guess.

[theblackwell]

Also, they are in in absolutely in NO position to say anything negative about Black Sabbath or Van Halen. Seriously? Bill Ward elected not to go out with Sabbath and Wolfgang Van Halen is a pretty good bassist. Who the hell is he to complain? These bands are still putting on shows a million times better than The Black Keys and making timeless music that I'd choose to listen to over the Black Keys any day. Sorry, that's the end of the rant...

[DarkieBC]

LOL

[Phiddler]

Everytime I start to get into their music they come out and start sh.tting on other musicians. The stuff they play really isnt good enough to give them that right/excuse whatever you want to call it

[Alan Ciccone]

I like a few Black Keys songs. Not a major fan. I do like it when bands aren't afraid to publicly criticise each other though. Most bands in the public eye are far too well behaved. It's good to be able to discriminate and call bullshit when it's warranted. He makes two good points

[Powerpro]

Probably the most Un-likable band to come around in a while. Still dont get why people like there music, sounds awful to me.

[Sarrazin]

I love how the black keys always have a "Holier than Thou" mentality. They call other bands out on being sellouts and just play to make money, but then there they are, main stage of the MTV music awards... give me a break

[fifopher]

I like the Black Keys, but they are way overrated... shouldn't they be glad they've gotten as popular and have made as money as they have from their music? I would be upset if someone illegally profited from my product as well, but damn...

[mradubz33]

Shreddfest96 wrote:

so these guys can't make money on there shity music so they have to bend over pizza hut?? wow...

First, its "their shitty music", not "there shity music".
Second, they make boat loads of money by selling out arenas all over the world.

I like the Black Keys a lot; I've seen them twice. They deserve to get paid for the music they make, especially by companies as big as Pizza Hut and Home Depot. But Pat Carney sounds like a douche when he's talking about Van Halen and Black Sabbath.

[vabrownsfan89]

In my opinion a partial lineup would be to have only a guitar player and drummer in the full time band to get fame and popularity, but then still write songs with full instrumentation and play shows with fill in bass and keyboard players. now thats ****in retarded...

[Spanner93]

Note: Misleading title is Misleading, this is ONLY Patrick Carney yakking on about nothing inparticular. Dan Auerbach (The brains of the band) hasn't said anything. Also, wouldn't you be pissed off if some shitty company use your music without consulting you first.....

[Rick_Diculous]

I'd much rather listen to The Black Keys than Van Halen. David Lee Roth is too cheesy for me. Pizza Hut should use him in commercials.

[Swannie]

really love their Magic Potion album, and they should get paid for their song being used in advertising by a massive corporation... but Carney seems like a massive douche

[MegadethFan18]

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups.

Says a guy in a partial band. Pretty stupid thing to say considering his, lets say "band" doesn't have a full line up and uses touring musicians.

[Zoltan1251]

SLAMS?????!!!.... well he just said he doesnt like when the band cant solve their shit to play together.... and yeah, i would be pissed also if someone just took my song to some commercial

[jdsmith0405]

Rick_Diculous wrote:

David Lee Roth is too cheesy for me. Pizza Hut should use him in commercials.

I see what you did there

[FN77]

fifopher wrote:

I like the Black Keys, but they are way overrated... shouldn't they be glad they've gotten as popular and have made as money as they have from their music? I would be upset if someone illegally profited from my product as well, but damn...

How can you be overrated if you didnt get mainstream famous until your seventh record? Does that mean they were underrated for their first six?

[cfhdomination]

They be trolling.

[guitargodwannab]

gotta love the he says he has no interst in seeing a partial lineup and yet saw VH (who has a killer show with Wolfie has their bass player, way better then Michael Anthony).....so i think that part of the article is pretty much invailid u ****er

[fifopher]

FN77 wrote:

fifopher wrote:

I like the Black Keys, but they are way overrated... shouldn't they be glad they've gotten as popular and have made as money as they have from their music? I would be upset if someone illegally profited from my product as well, but damn...

How can you be overrated if you didnt get mainstream famous until your seventh record? Does that mean they were underrated for their first six?

Your statement is irrational. I didn't say they were overrated because they were mainstream famous... I think they are overrated because they are AS mainstream famous as they are. It's just my opinion... I don't think they should be famous enough to get so cocky as to boo-hoo when they hear a tidbit of their song on TV, even if used without permission. I'm sure it happens to more artists than The Black Keys. Also, I do agree that they were underrated through their first 6 albums... but not BECAUSE they weren't massively famous.

[bradd101]

KnotParkDay wrote:

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups."
Seriously? Yes some bands go through their whole careers without lineup changes, but generally it's a pretty common thing. His mindset is ridiculous.

I can't wait for the day one of their members inevitably leaves.On that day, the irony shall unfold

[MacEspn]

Im so sick of reading about bands smashing other bands. Find something better to do with your time people.

Write more songs. Eat more piazza.

[ihartfood]

Hey, Dan doesn't talk shit about other bands.

[PatVanHalen5150]

I've seen Black Sabbath without Bill Ward. It was called Heaven & Hell. It was amazing.

And without Wolfgang, VH would certainly have no new material or be on the road & there's a good chance that Ed would've died at the bottom of a bottle of Smoking Loon. Wolf saved his dad & the band, whether anybody likes it or not.

Take your boring current "rock" crap and shove it.

[bradd101]

FN77 wrote:

fifopher wrote:

I like the Black Keys, but they are way overrated... shouldn't they be glad they've gotten as popular and have made as money as they have from their music? I would be upset if someone illegally profited from my product as well, but damn...

How can you be overrated if you didnt get mainstream famous until your seventh record? Does that mean they were underrated for their first six?

No, that just means they were correctly rated for the first six albums

[Agent 00Awesome]

I can honestly say I've never heard this band's music, but this guy seems like a douchbag.

[salcedo305]

It's just an opinion. big deal...

[What's a genre?]

I don't mind The Black Keys, but they're become like Oasis, you know, putting more effort into slagging artists off than music.

[ne14t]

I am going to laugh if both are legally sampled pieces, then Pizza Hut and Home Depot can tell them to pound sand. Was offered free tix to a Black Keys didn't go not because I hate there music, but only because I refuse to support a band where a member just can't learn when to shut the **** up.

[siksofus]

Point 1: They should get paid for corporations for using their music.
Point 2: Black Sabbath is not the same without Bill Ward. Partional line up
Point 3: Van Halen is not the same without Michael Anthony. Partial line up.
He is absolutly correct with his comments.

[the_hoodster]

That’s f—king retarded

Is this guy like 12 years old? What kind of adult talks like that?

I must say though, in an equally immature comment, I really don't like Patrick's face.

[AcdcTXfan]

I saw Van Halen last night in Houston and they were awesome. And if it weren't for Wolfie, they wouldn't even be on tour right now. He basically organized the whole damn tour. This Black Keys guy needs to get his ass kicked.

[Lord_Doku]

They are in their early thirties.

They insult two bands in their 50's/60's that have much more influence than they do for being incomplete while they themselves only have two members, not four.

They pretend to be vintage with their vintage equipment and their 'vintage style' while only the hipsters can see artistic value in it and other musicians will eagerly challenge them with the arguement that sound is not in the age of equipment.

And above all: they think people care about them.

Just minor annoyances.

[Lugas]

What's a genre? wrote:

I don't mind The Black Keys, but they're become like Oasis, you know, putting more effort into slagging artists off than music.

Ehm. So. Seven records in ten years and another one on it´s way and you´re saying that they put too much effort in slagging other artists off? Wow. Really. Wow.

[rhs5110]

Micheal anthony was the best bassist van halen ever had

[megaluisdeth]

I think I'm going to go buy some Pizza Hut.....

[CommanderMeaty]

he's kinda butthurt.

[dewitt]

vabrownsfan89 wrote:

In my opinion a partial lineup would be to have only a guitar player and drummer in the full time band to get fame and popularity, but then still write songs with full instrumentation and play shows with fill in bass and keyboard players. now thats ****in retarded...

Why is this downvoted?

[badfish_lewis]

I used to like this band. But every interview I've seen just confirms their reputation for being completely full of themselves.
Their music is very overrated. They are a decent rock band, nothing more.
I say we take our hate off Nickleback and put it squuarely on a band that deserves it, The Black Keys

[RichieJovie]

The speak a lot but seem to just have poo come out.

[AugustineE]

Seems to me The Black Keys are always complaining, that's the only thing I ever see them doing, or at least their drummer doing anyway.

[purplexing]

Michael Anthony wasn't even that big of a deal.

[TheMattones]

Guys stop saying The Black Keys, Its JUST Pat doing the insults, leave Auerbach out of it he`s a legitamately nice guy.

[jordo246]

I don't listen to these guys but I sure as hell don't like their attitude.

[stepco12345]

*Checked*

[BassKid101]

These guys have some alright songs, can't lie, but they are the two biggest *******s I've ever seen. I can understand the suing to a point, but don't slam bands just because they don't have their original lineup. A lot of bands don't have all their original members, it doesn't mean they're terrible to see live though.

[Punkhuskie6]

To anyone that says The Black Keys arent that good or are overrated dont know what they are talking about. They are probably the best guitar led band out there. Dont put them down. I dont care if this gets a thousand dislikes, they are a damn good band. No reason to put them down. Their dispute with Nickleback was stupid but the Black Sabbath and Van Halen comments are all true. A ton of people have said the same thing.

[iammclovin]

TheMattones wrote:

Guys stop saying The Black Keys, Its JUST Pat doing the insults, leave Auerbach out of it he`s a legitamately nice guy.

I agree with this, the guitar player seems like a nice fella and he's actually quite talented. The drummer is average at best and is an obnoxious prick.

[SorgFamily]

I lost all respect for this band when they cancelled their tour because they were, "drained". Seriously? We would all kill to be in a successful band and I'm sure touring is tiring but really?

[Blood.Sugar.Sex]

Wow, I didn't know so many people hate this band...

[Chad11491]

I love how my ad on the page when I read this is a pizza hut ad.

[alastors_blade]

I think El Camino sucked. They totally sold out. If I wanted to listen to watered down classic rock, I'd listen to a bad classic rock band. Auerbach seems cool but Carney is a prick.

[ruker]

Blood.Sugar.Sex wrote:

Wow, I didn't know so many people hate this band...

Every band in the history of bands will have more haters than supporters. I thought this was common knowledge....

[meow1992]

lol @ all the hypocrites in UG nowadays.

[scorpsfan830]

I agree with Pat on the Black Sabbath thing but I don't at all agree with his statement on Van Halen.

[qrEE]

beineken wrote:

I guess they aren't fans of stuffed crust.

I was going to comment, but you beat anything I could have said.

[redhotsexmagic]

why are the black keys overrated all of the sudden? they were nobodies 4 years ago, now they're overrated, get the F U C K over yourselves

[Riggy]

Punkhuskie6 wrote:

To anyone that says The Black Keys arent that good or are overrated dont know what they are talking about. They are probably the best guitar led band out there. Dont put them down. I dont care if this gets a thousand dislikes, they are a damn good band. No reason to put them down. Their dispute with Nickleback was stupid but the Black Sabbath and Van Halen comments are all true. A ton of people have said the same thing.

You don't want people to put them down, yet you put down Sabbath and Van Halen yourself?

You're either a superb troll, or are wearing the biggest irony blinkers I've ever encountered.

[RaKooN13]

So I opened this expecting a "slam" on Van Halen. I honestly didn't see a slam, but rather an opinion. Call me crazy, but I sorta agree. It sucks to see a band without the full, original lineup, especially if its a legendary band. How would you react if a third of Rush was replaced, or if it RHCP was missing Flea (as it is I'm disappointed that Frusciante is gone). And we all know how much it sucks when a notable band member dies, like Freddie Mercury from Queen or Led Zeppelin without John Bonham. It's not easy to fill big shoes like those; fans want the original.

As for the hate on Black Keys, I have nothing to add but the fact that I listen to em and I dig em. To each their own.

[Bpags868]

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups."

"I just saw Van Halen without Michael Anthony."

Contradictory much?

[Stojan75]

Whoooo..?

[aceofspades\m/]

so if you guys say you hate the black keys... does that mean you wouldnt care if rock and roll died tomorrow because the black keys are one of the few bands trying to prevent that from happening

[Shiookami]

I DON'T ENJOY THE BLACK KEYS, OKAY?? Now then, he's all "It's ****ing retarded without a full lineup" -.- you have two members, you can't do without a full lineup. but when it comes to these fifty year old bands, they almost never have a full lineup. it's one thing to change the singer or the guitarist, but he's whining over a bassist. B-A-S-S-I-S-T

[Air_Stryker]

I agree that on the part of Pizza Hut and Home Depot using their music without licence is wrong.

But the part about bands with partial lineups? Pfft, as someone already said lineup changes are pretty common with bands nowadays. In fact, they always have been.

For example, the Thrash metal big four. Three of the four haven't got their original lineups anymore (With the exception of Slayer). But all them are still a force to be reckoned with at live shows. Same goes for Black Sabbath. I saw them at Download a few weeks ago and they were easily one of the best three bands there.

So to say a band that hasn't got it's original line up isn't worth seeing is - in your words Patrick Carnay - "F--cking retarded".

[p_a_morgan]

The line between The Black Keys and Kings Of Leon seems to be becoming thinner and thinner by the day.

[Mondo Generator]

I enjoy the Black Keys alright, but hell if that quote doesn't make them sound like half-wits. I get it, and agree with the Michael Anthony thing, but can't you put together an intelligent, communicative sentence without insulting everyone in the band?

[p_a_morgan]

Shiookami wrote:

I DON'T ENJOY THE BLACK KEYS, OKAY?? Now then, he's all "It's ****ing retarded without a full lineup" -.- you have two members, you can't do without a full lineup. but when it comes to these fifty year old bands, they almost never have a full lineup. it's one thing to change the singer or the guitarist, but he's whining over a bassist. B-A-S-S-I-S-T

What are you implying about bassists, bro? Came @ me

[/OOM]

Most misunderstood band around these days. They are great guys, and are actually very picky when it comes to their music being used in advertising. I'm tired of reading people's comments about them being over rated and whatnot. They've been around ages, their back-catalogue is awesome, and they are laid-back, hilarious and talented.

[Human371]

/OOM wrote:

Most misunderstood band around these days. They are great guys, and are actually very picky when it comes to their music being used in advertising. I'm tired of reading people's comments about them being over rated and whatnot. They've been around ages, their back-catalogue is awesome, and they are laid-back, hilarious and talented.

great point. These guys are from low wealth, smallish town background (my high school, in fact only like 4 years above me). I think the fact that they get so much attention is what makes them seem overrated to people. but hell, if any of you actually saw them live, damn...it'd be hard to still say that. though I preferred when they didn't play 10,000 seat stadiums and I could actually afford the tickets. Maybe the money has went to their heads a little. But still, they had several albums and an EP before they started getting much major mainstream notice (a la Muse) and all of the sudden people act like they are some corporate butt rock act that has no integrity. Remember, this band recorded their first album in a basement.

[fede01_8]

it shouldn't surprise me that everyone in UG hate The Black Keys, when everybody here love Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot... sigh

[Subatomic7]

Honestly he's right about no Bill Ward and Michael Anthony. You can tell Michael isn't there anymore, maybe not the bass but definitely the backing vocals. So it does suck not having him there. As for Bill Ward, that's just a damn shame.

[crissfoo06]

they came out in workaholics, i thought they'd be cool but they're so loose butthole.

[Botti13]

I didn't even know these guys existed

[thebigredjj10]

siksofus wrote:

Point 1: They should get paid for corporations for using their music.
Point 2: Black Sabbath is not the same without Bill Ward. Partional line up
Point 3: Van Halen is not the same without Michael Anthony. Partial line up.
He is absolutly correct with his comments.

Point 2: Black Sabbath has had so many lineups that any lineup is a full lineup.
They've had 5 different vocalists on albums (plus 3 other temporary ones), 5 different bassists, and 6 different drummers including Bill Ward (and 3 touring ones). Plus a bunch of touring keyboard players.
The only consistent member has been Tony Iommi.
So your point and his point is crap. Much of Black Sabbath's career has been without Bill Ward, and it will continue on just fine.

[TunerAddict]

fede01_8 wrote:

it shouldn't surprise me that everyone in UG hate The Black Keys, when everybody here love Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot... sigh

Since when in the history of UG has that EVER been the case?

[JoeFlips]

I like the Black Keys. Overrated? Yes, but still good. I just wish Carney would shut his big mouth.

[fifopher]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

Why would you pick one of the shittiest, most overrated bands to steal songs from? Come on Pizza Hut!


Punkhuskie6 wrote:

To anyone that says The Black Keys arent that good or are overrated dont know what they are talking about. They are probably the best guitar led band out there. Dont put them down. I dont care if this gets a thousand dislikes, they are a damn good band. No reason to put them down. Their dispute with Nickleback was stupid but the Black Sabbath and Van Halen comments are all true. A ton of people have said the same thing.

You obviously live under a rock or are the biggest hipster ever. Black Keys have absolutely no musical talent whatsoever.

Are you f*ckin' high??? They're pretty damn talented, and have a tight little groove for just having two people. And for a white dude, he's got a pretty good blues voice. What are you listening to right now??

[alfie9000]

Its just the drummer whose the problem.

He'll probably be the destruction of the band

[Rands2113]

That is distasteful of Carney to say such things. Just because you made it big and literally come out with an album every year because you have all this money and sponsorship shouldn't give you the ego and condescending attitude you exude in all these interviews you pathetically attempt to have with reporters. You are a joke of a person and I am no longer supporting your band.

[Love_Buzz]

Carney admitted a while back that he just does this shit to make Dan laugh. What he's saying is true, but he's just trolling, unlike Liam Gallagher who's just full of himself.

[jrcsgtpeppers]

i didnt see those as insults to the band, just statements about something many can agree on.
they were joking too about the cheesy commercial.
i saw them with my ex a few years ago, and they played really well.

[Rick_Diculous]

dewitt wrote:

vabrownsfan89 wrote:

In my opinion a partial lineup would be to have only a guitar player and drummer in the full time band to get fame and popularity, but then still write songs with full instrumentation and play shows with fill in bass and keyboard players. now thats ****in retarded...

Why is this downvoted?

Because The Black Keys have touring musicians to help them play the songs from their last two albums. The parts of the set from the first six albums are just guitar/drums. They added the bass and organ after they put those instruments on a badass rap collaboration called Blakroc that influenced their future sound.

[metalkills]

The Black Keys are playing opposite Black Sabbath on Friday at Lollapalooza... sounds like an easy way to build hype for the show. Either that or The Black Keys are upset they were scheduled to play the same time as a legendary band. To be honest I am going on Friday and I would rather see Black Sabbath for the fact that they are living legends of rock and roll. If the Black Keys were opposite someone else I would probably have gone to see them. Boo hoo for them either way. Man up.

[2 15/16]

These guys need to just go away.

[DemonicTurtle66]

I laughed when I heard Pizza Hut's commercial come on TV, because it sounded so much like Gold On The Ceiling, but at the same time it was obviously different. Anyone who is a fan of the Black Keys can easily tell that Pizza Hut tried to replicate their song.

[JPScralatchtica]

Damnit! I wish they would keep their mouths shut! I really like their music, but I don't want to because they're such d-bags!

[SpaceJunkie]

Like the black keys. Yea they're a little pompous. Nothing like axl level douches though.

[iammclovin]

aceofspades\m/ wrote:

so if you guys say you hate the black keys... does that mean you wouldnt care if rock and roll died tomorrow because the black keys are one of the few bands trying to prevent that from happening

It's great that they're trying to keep rock alive, but that doesn't give the drummer permission to be a prick.

these guys do it, as do the Sheepdogs and they're extremely nice dudes who don't go about bashing other bands.

[Raining Kasch]

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups." Said the drummer in a band with two members.

[pokerhappy]

Figures that these morons are of the "oh no, sabbath has a different ****ing drummer so now they suck" mindset. Sure I love Bill, but he's not exactly instrumental to Sabbath's sound. And just like every other dumbass who thinks that way, he doesn't have a justifiable reason for it. Just looking at his quote makes me feel like an idiot.

[Showiddlydiddly]

Bubbles516 wrote:

I wouldn't want to see The Black Keys with a full or partial lineup.

I do not like Black Keys sam I am. I would not like them here nor there, I would not like them anywhere.
I would not like them on a train, I could not, would not hear them with a fox, I would not, could not listen to them in a box.

I do not like the black keys, sam I am.

+1 for making me get that warm cuddly 3 year old feeling again.

[GenerationKILL]

just goes to show you that if you're thought of as cool by the hipster crowd and put out ONLY 3 albums you can shit-talk anyone you want.

Eddie Van Halen and his brother are legends. Eddie probably SHITS better guitar playing (and cleary, TONE) than those two goofs from the Black Keys.

Though I may be bummed out that Michael Anthony is NOT in Van Halen, I am still impressed by them because of who they are and what they stood for, everyone has an opinion about the Van Halen brothers, including Sammy Hagar. Eddie's best retort is best said with his guitar playing, which is still LEAGUES better than everyone else's right now.

I don't even need to get into how much more legendary and widely accepted Black Sabbath is...

These guys seem to be competing with the Gallagher brothers for "biggest opinionated jerks in music."

[vanhailin]

They didn't really slam the bands music or anything. They just partial line-ups suck. What's so bad about that?

[aig91]

Checked

[guitarplaya070]

"an commercial" - nice.

[mop10893]

beineken wrote:

I guess they aren't fans of stuffed crust.

They don't eat pizza hut. it's too mainstream.

[gkex]

vanhailin wrote:

They didn't really slam the bands music or anything. They just partial line-ups suck. What's so bad about that?

Because they said there was no point in seeing Eddie or Alex without Michael
No disrespect to Mike, but Eddie and Alex (Also Dave) have definitely proven that they are worth a listen with or without Michael

Also these two little hipster scumbags are just plain annoying, and they claim that their truly terrible music is rock and roll.

[Root Beer]

Why are these guys like the most elitist pricks this side of the Gallaghers?

[coheed_kyle08]

I have no interest in seeing bands with partial line-ups.

I hope your fans feel the same way about your band when someone quits.

[intheshadowplay]

Opinions and shit. If you don't like what they say, go cry into your pillow. As for the lawsuit, yeah, I'd be pretty pissed to have my work lifted without permission too.

[MrSkull96]

this whole situation is so *puts sunglasses on* cheesey.

YEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!!

[6-String_Madman]

"a brazen and improper effort to capitalise on [the] plaintiffs' hard-earned success."

Success? Where?

[GNRAGE_2010]

I don't think it makes them dbags for not being okay with random retailers and food chains using their music without their permission

[moscaespañol]

fede01_8 wrote:

it shouldn't surprise me that everyone in UG hate The Black Keys, when everybody here love Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot... sigh

people dislike them because they come off as a group of self entitled, self important and self worshipping pricks.

[Emenius Sleepus]

"The Black Keys said words. Becomes UG news".

[6-String_Madman]

this is "WTF" worthy news. period.

[Dan-Dub]

if he's not interested in partial line-ups and not a huge van halen fan...whyyy did he go see them?

[vppark2]

qrEE wrote:

beineken wrote:

I guess they aren't fans of stuffed crust.

I was going to comment, but you beat anything I could have said.

Then why did u bother to comment?

[Eifler121]

All he says in this is good things about other bands. He says he loves Black Sabbath and that that kid was a good bassist, but he'd rather see the original guy. UG users suck more and more every day.

Every time I see those Pizza Hut commercials, all I notice is how obviously they're ripping off the Black Keys.

[Anjohl]

The Black Angels are the best the band, and the best the black band.

[vppark2]

TunerAddict wrote:

fede01_8 wrote:

it shouldn't surprise me that everyone in UG hate The Black Keys, when everybody here love Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot... sigh

Since when in the history of UG has that EVER been the case?

Pshhh Avenged Sevenfold? Please...

[vppark2]

mop10893 wrote:

beineken wrote:

I guess they aren't fans of stuffed crust.

They don't eat pizza hut. it's too mainstream.

Must be DiGiorno...

[guitarplayer292]

Okay, everybody always hates on The Black Keys for Patrick Carney speaking his mind. Just get over it, why does everybody have to apologize or contradict their "mean" statements these days? He hit the nail on the head, I mean Michael Anthony was an original member of the group and Eddie decides to have his son play bass instead. The articles should also clarify, because The Black Keys get the hate, when Dan doesn't ever actually say anything, it's all Patrick. Maybe UG should start using his picture instead of Dan's all the time. I also see plenty of people on here diss Van Halen for this same thing, so because somebody who's always quoted in interviews saying what's on his mind and not caring says it, everybody's up in arms? Pretty hypocritical, at least respect the guy for not caring at all what anybody is gonna think about his very public comments that are usually on most people's minds. Why did you all get mad about the Nickelback statements a few months back? Got a lot of Nickelback fans on here, do we?

[pyritmann]

They kinda sound like pricks.

[Urquie8903]

Here in The Black Keys, We're better than you. And we know it!

[guitarplayer292]

GenerationKILL wrote:

just goes to show you that if you're thought of as cool by the hipster crowd and put out ONLY 3 albums you can shit-talk anyone you want.

Eddie Van Halen and his brother are legends. Eddie probably SHITS better guitar playing (and cleary, TONE) than those two goofs from the Black Keys.

Though I may be bummed out that Michael Anthony is NOT in Van Halen, I am still impressed by them because of who they are and what they stood for, everyone has an opinion about the Van Halen brothers, including Sammy Hagar. Eddie's best retort is best said with his guitar playing, which is still LEAGUES better than everyone else's right now.

I don't even need to get into how much more legendary and widely accepted Black Sabbath is...

These guys seem to be competing with the Gallagher brothers for "biggest opinionated jerks in music."

You're aware they've been around for ten years and have put out seven albums (eight if you count the Blakroc project) and a couple EPs, right? They paid their dues for about 8 years before making it big time. Besides, it's only one of them saying anything, the other just answers questions normally. These jerky comments are only said to make Dan laugh, he's admitted it. The Gallaghers are just genuinely full of themselves and awful people.

[Firehawk2410]

I used to be proud my hometown had a great band, but I hope Carney doesn't keep running his mouth. Yeah, I'm bummed Michael Anthony isn't in Van Halen, but he left on his own terms. The others want to keep playing music together, so what the hell, let them play. They aren't going to get on their knees for years on end begging Mike to come back. Granted, I would prefer Anthony and Ward back in their old bands, but whatever happens happens. There are other talented musicians out there. It might make a difference in ticket and album sales, but they can still be great bands.
As for the lawsuit, I guess I don't blame them. Pretty typical stuff nowadays.

[CJMusics]

john_kimble wrote:

The Black Keys are the most overrated band in the world.

Gary Glitter should sue them for stealing his drumbeat from "Rock & Roll Part II."

Jeez don't be saying that now, The Black Keys are one of the very few bands who bring a new sound to the music world. They are awesome, sure they are a little loud mouthed but who gives a shit. And as for stealing a drum beat, with all the music there is today which band or musician hasn't used parts of beats or riffs from other bands without even noticing as well. Its pretty damn hard to know.

[CJMusics]

Raining Kasch wrote:

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups." Said the drummer in a band with two members.

Dick head, 2 members is their lineup and always has been, so how could that be partial?

[stryder1017]

as a long time Van Halen fan, he's right. They do suck and he's right about bands with a partial line up. I don't see how those were "biting comments" but ok. As for the Pizza Hut/Home Depot incident, well that seems a bit rash that they're going to sue everyone. I guess asking them to stop would be too easy? I mean "brazen attempt to capitalize on their hard-earned success" come on really?

[doomsdayscottie]

I KNEW THERE WAS SOMETHING UP WITH THAT PIZZA HUT AD!

everytime it came on it bothered me how close it was

[Miyagi84]

I agree with them about Van Halen... Michael Anthony should be back in the band, he was a big part of their success.

That being said are the Black Keys this famous? I don't see the big deal they are a decent garage rock band but nothing spectacular.

[)ThunderhorsE(]

Rick_Diculous wrote:

I'd much rather listen to The Black Keys than Van Halen. David Lee Roth is too cheesy for me. Pizza Hut should use him in commercials.

these crass, pretentious fakes have no right to be mentioned in discussion with Van Halen. period.

[ZakkyChan]

I don't get why people on UG keep bashing the Black Keys. They are a great band, their drummer is just very opinionated.

[PsiGuy60]

[the] plaintiffs' hard-earned success.

Right. How the hell did they earn it? As far as I'm aware most of their songs are cheesy and bland enough to be used in an ad for a mediocre pizza place... OHWAIT.

[chipbckr]

i know i dont need to say this but this band is so lame i need to say that "this band is so lame"

[stoltobot]

Who are The Black Keys?

[op4blushift]

GenerationKILL wrote:

just goes to show you that if you're thought of as cool by the hipster crowd and put out ONLY 3 albums you can shit-talk anyone you want.

Eddie Van Halen and his brother are legends. Eddie probably SHITS better guitar playing (and cleary, TONE) than those two goofs from the Black Keys.

Though I may be bummed out that Michael Anthony is NOT in Van Halen, I am still impressed by them because of who they are and what they stood for, everyone has an opinion about the Van Halen brothers, including Sammy Hagar. Eddie's best retort is best said with his guitar playing, which is still LEAGUES better than everyone else's right now.

I don't even need to get into how much more legendary and widely accepted Black Sabbath is...

These guys seem to be competing with the Gallagher brothers for "biggest opinionated jerks in music."

They've actually released 7 albums, not 3 and their first one was recorded in a basement as someone else pointed out. I find it funny how everyones getting all riled up about how he has no right to slag off other bands because of how the Black Key's music is bad (which is OPINION). Thats seriously stupid, you should be able to say your opinion on anything, whether or not your in a successful band or not.

[paulohd2]

I'd rather see Nickelback than The Black Keys.

[Schofey]

The thing that puzzles me in these circumstances is that nobody ever seems to defend these sort of bands who are well known for being disliked. The Black Keys, Bring Me The Horizon etc...Now I'm not defending them myself by any means, but I do wonder how the hell they reached the level they are at if everybody hates them. It's amazing and frustrating at the same time.

There are so many awesome unsigned bands out there who truly deserve a chance to make it big...and THIS is what the record companies choose to support. We're missing out.

[ronhoward]

I guess if you bash a lot of well known bands that's how you get your name out there? IMO they're mediocre at best.

[LouDog17]

Mikeyrox3162 wrote:

I like the Black Keys their music is great but they act like total d-bags to other bands.

Agreed... kind of depressing how I loved this band when they were unheard of and wanted the world to acknowledge them but now they're acknowledged as douchebags. Thanks, Pat.

[LouDog17]

Also I love how everyone hates on the band as a whole when Patrick Carney is the only one who says this crap.

[rokr258]

I mean, good for them for going up against corporate bullshit, but these guys are kind of the new Oasis: have a few hit songs, but mostly just run their mouths for media attention.

[Priad-Luabe]

black keys have some good tunes, but are total arse-holes

[baneofmorgoth]

Sounds like someone is letting their success go to their heads.

[AlecBeretz]

Yes. Sue the company for giving your band free advertising. Fudge the black keys.

[BillR87]

Alot of cheek for a shite band like theirs to critisize legends like van halen and sabbath for member issues when theyve only been around a few years plus there own commercial drivel will be forgotten in the radio waves in 6 months im telling you they will burn out before you know it just like any other soulless radio-rock rock band out there

[BillR87]

Alot of cheek for a shite band like theirs to critisize legends like van halen and sabbath for member issues when theyve only been around a few years plus there own commercial drivel will be forgotten in the radio waves in 6 months im telling you they will burn out before you know it just like any other soulless radio-rock rock band out there

[tommy57]

Simple question: do you think they would get a record deal in the era they copy?Early to mid 70's?
Could they compete with Zeppelin, Stones, Queen Aerosmith,Springsteen,Bad Company,Lennon, Mccartney,Kiss and everyone else?Van Halen did.
Why didn't the Black Keys drummer go right up to Ed or Dave and say to their face what he said instead of hiding like a school girl behind that shit rag Rolling Stone?You would have seen an old time beat down.
Dave didn't have his full voice on some shows and it's well known he had some vocal fatigue issues going on about halfway on this tour.He did the best he could do to get around it.He sang fine for the first third of the tour and in the last 3 or 4 shows I saw.It happens to everybody even Robert Plant back in the day.

[Eclectic Lizard]

These guys sound like ****ing idiots

[MethLabForCutie]

this article has aroused in me the need to comment on the comments taken from an interview with the black keys.

this is my comment

[MethLabForCutie]

stryder1017 wrote:

as a long time Van Halen fan, he's right. They do suck and he's right about bands with a partial line up. I don't see how those were "biting comments" but ok. As for the Pizza Hut/Home Depot incident, well that seems a bit rash that they're going to sue everyone. I guess asking them to stop would be too easy? I mean "brazen attempt to capitalize on their hard-earned success" come on really?

thats just how lawyers work man.

they dont even like themselves

[21wickwing]

To be honest, most people on UG are the same way as Patrick is. Very snobby know-it-alls about music. And the ironic thing is this thread proves it.

[Intersting]

"I have no interest in seeing bands with partial lineups"

With that mentality, the following bands are off his list:

The Beatles (Without Pete Best)
Metallica (Without Cliff Burton or even Dave Mustaine)
AC/DC (Without both Bon Scott AND Dave Evans)
Nirvana (Without Chad Channing)

Nearly every band out there has had some sort of lineup change in its existence. Even Local H who only has 2 members. That being said, while I agree they should be paid for someone using their songs, they're pushing it by going after the knock off producers.