Megadeth To Rock For Darfur

According to PerthNow, Megadeth is one of the bands taking part in the second annual "Rock for Darfur" event on Saturday, November 10, according to Blabbermouth.net.

This one-day philanthropic concert-event was created by MySpace to generate awareness and raise funds for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. It sees the world’s biggest music names uniting to make a positive impact on the Darfur crisis.

This massive global event will see concerts take place across four continents and showcase bands passionate about promoting peace in the troubled African region.

Fans can show their support for the cause by attending one of the local concerts taking place.

The Australian lineup for "Rock for Darfur" on November 10 includes Megadeth's concert at Metro City in Perth. Also scheduled to appear are Static-X, Lacuna Coil and Devildriver.

MySpace has arranged for a portion of all proceeds from each concert, to be donated to Oxfam America, a leading international relief and development organization, and to the Save Darfur Coalition, an alliance of more than 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations, united together to help the people of Darfur.

The Save Darfur Coalition raises public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and mobilises a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of people throughout the Darfur region.

Comments

[CrazyPigeon]

Perth! Bollocks... Some of my family live there...

[BPrice]

Why is it that every one will group together to raise money for another country but they dont do anything about the problems here. How about a fund raiser to buy me a new Jackson!!

[\m/@rky]

Hey BPrice..i don't know if you're being a DICK or you really are one, people are dying senselessly in over there and all you can think of is getting a jackson guitar...shame on you!..These bands are contributing for a good cause so be supportive of them

[cobain_is_king]

Seems like a pretty dire lineup, bar Megadeth of course.

[metalgirl0]

I totally agree with you Marky

[break-me-in]

\m/@rky wrote:

Hey BPrice..i don't know if you're being a DICK or you really are one, people are dying senselessly in over there and all you can think of is getting a jackson guitar...shame on you!..These bands are contributing for a good cause so be supportive of them

It was obviously a joke, idiot. He started out by pointing out that there are plenty of problems in their home country and yet charity seems to be more publicised for other coutnries, which is a seriously valid idea, and then made a joke that his getting a new guitar was a charity cause.

[ChazBcWarlock]

awesme wish i lived in perth, i think there are serious problems in the Uk with homelessness and childline but sudan needs help too, you have to share out the cash

[Sputnik1]

Megadeth are total sellouts

[CJRocker]

Sputnik; they're helping people so they're sellouts? Man people are ignorant. Also, +1 to Break-me-in.

[Psycho Pigeon]

lol helping. Take a hint from Rambo - " you bringing guns? ", " no ", " you ain't changing anything ". Too true, any money they recieve gets handed to their corrupt ****ing leaders which are the ones making this fighting go on. the only people who can stop this shit are the ones making money off of it and that ain't guna happen. People make me sick.

[Moovey]

Sputnik 1 is a douche, Metallica is the real sell out band. And let's compare St. Anger to United Abominations... St. Anger fails, United Abominations does it in teh pooper.

[1llusionz]

How are people suppose to buy guns, shelter, food, water and so forth? Money.

I don't give a **** if it is a joke or not. Genocide isn't funny.

Anything is better than people sitting around just watching. At least people are /trying./

[as_i_lay_dead]

Sputnik1 wrote:

Megadeth are total sellouts

that is the most ignorant comment ive heard this week

[PLOP]

Sweet, good of them to do! I live in the Uk though...otherwise-I'm there! FA SHO'!

[troyponce]

1llusionz wrote:

How are people suppose to buy guns, shelter, food, water and so forth? Money.

I don't give a **** if it is a joke or not. Genocide isn't funny.

Anything is better than people sitting around just watching. At least people are /trying./

Look to my comments the semi-recent guest article on Bono. Trying doesn't mean anything, and will frequently make the problem worse.

How much research do you think all of you have done on Darfur? How much do you know about the region? I'm not attacking anybody in particular, but this whole "awareness" argument just seems really silly to me. Most of the kids I've met who claim to be really passionate about the issue can't name the two ethnic groups at war, haven't heard about the water rights argument, can't name (or pronounce) the capital of Sudan, and **** if they can find it on a map. The money going to NGOs will make a minimal impact, but will do nothing to end the actual conflict. You want something to happen there, then get China to stop trading with them and have Russia stop being essentially isolationists so that the Security Council can take action. Yes, with guns. The current government in Sudan won't stop just because Dave can belt out Hangar 18.

[blaze2thekings]

no one does anything but throw money at the problem....where do i sign up for the fundraiser that buys me a EVH Replica Frankenstrat?

[Psychopathology]

I thought it was actually in Darfur at first.

[euan_soad]

Sputnik1 wrote:

Megadeth are total sellouts

HA!

blaze2thekings wrote:

no one does anything but throw money at the problem....where do i sign up for the fundraiser that buys me a EVH Replica Frankenstrat?

That joke was already made.

[SL!!!]

troyponce wrote:

1llusionz wrote:

How are people suppose to buy guns, shelter, food, water and so forth? Money.

I don't give a **** if it is a joke or not. Genocide isn't funny.

Anything is better than people sitting around just watching. At least people are /trying./
Look to my comments the semi-recent guest article on Bono. Trying doesn't mean anything, and will frequently make the problem worse.

How much research do you think all of you have done on Darfur? How much do you know about the region? I'm not attacking anybody in particular, but this whole "awareness" argument just seems really silly to me. Most of the kids I've met who claim to be really passionate about the issue can't name the two ethnic groups at war, haven't heard about the water rights argument, can't name (or pronounce) the capital of Sudan, and **** if they can find it on a map. The money going to NGOs will make a minimal impact, but will do nothing to end the actual conflict. You want something to happen there, then get China to stop trading with them and have Russia stop being essentially isolationists so that the Security Council can take action. Yes, with guns. The current government in Sudan won't stop just because Dave can belt out Hangar 18.

Yeah. NGO's do a lot of good too though, it's just that this situation is one that requires a government interference. Some drastic measures need to be taken. And i think it's pretty pathetic that "a portion" of the proceeds get donated, why not all of them? If you really care, don't worry about ****ing paying off workers, it's for charity, you don't get paid. Weak.

[Banana King]

troyponce has a point.

Most of the money is actually spent on advertisements and etc to raise awareness.

Sounds like a vicious cycle to me. Get more money to make it more aware, in order to get more money.

[Flying Afros]

how are they sell outs? they are trying to use their fame and talent for a good cause. sure, it wont suddenly stop the conflict, but that is not expected. they are just a band, not part of the UN or anything like that. at least they are doing something to help.

[Megadeth2011]

Moovey wrote:

Sputnik 1 is a douche, Metallica is the real sell out band. And let's compare St. Anger to United Abominations... St. Anger fails, United Abominations does it in teh pooper.

You really don't know what ur talking about do u. United Abominations rocked... and Megadeth hones Metallica.

[SilentGhost]

Wow. Is it just me? or does it seem a bit odd that Devildriver is trying to help Sudan? They just never seemed liked the type of band to be doing this. Still, this show is pretty awesome because of Megadeth and Devildriver.

[VenOmega]

[quote]break-me-in wrote:
He started out by pointing out that there are plenty of problems in their home country and yet charity seems to be more publicised for other coutnries, which is a seriously valid idea


Yeah it really is a valid idea. I mean look at us in the USA with all our huge insurmountable problems, I mean it's not like we're the richest country on Earth or something; groups should really start doing fundraising for us.

Valid point? What the hell kind of brain damage is that? I hope I totally misread your comment and that you're not agreeing with that jackass idea of our domestic problems being more serious or urgent than the wholesale slaughter and rape of civilians in Sudan. And yes, I wrote a term paper on the Darfur conflict so I do know what I'm talking about.

[Murderface x3]

rockin. such a great band. such nice guys

[blueberry91]

Sputnik1 wrote:

Megadeth are total sellouts

...Wow, you must be sick in the head.

[Murderface x3]

cool

[dreamtheater91]

Yay for Dave. I'm a huge supporter of the relief in Darfur. I've wrote two or three letters to the president (doesn't really matter, but I got a letter back from the White House ) I bought one of the shirts to support the cause, and i spread the word to whoever will listen. +1 for all the bands supporting this.

Watch the flaming. Also, no more Metallica vs Megadeth. Anymore mentioning of it gets a warning.

[1llusionz]

troyponce wrote:

1llusionz wrote:

How are people suppose to buy guns, shelter, food, water and so forth? Money.

I don't give a **** if it is a joke or not. Genocide isn't funny.

Anything is better than people sitting around just watching. At least people are /trying./
Look to my comments the semi-recent guest article on Bono. Trying doesn't mean anything, and will frequently make the problem worse.

How much research do you think all of you have done on Darfur? How much do you know about the region? I'm not attacking anybody in particular, but this whole "awareness" argument just seems really silly to me. Most of the kids I've met who claim to be really passionate about the issue can't name the two ethnic groups at war, haven't heard about the water rights argument, can't name (or pronounce) the capital of Sudan, and **** if they can find it on a map. The money going to NGOs will make a minimal impact, but will do nothing to end the actual conflict. You want something to happen there, then get China to stop trading with them and have Russia stop being essentially isolationists so that the Security Council can take action. Yes, with guns. The current government in Sudan won't stop just because Dave can belt out Hangar 18.

Are you directing it towards me? Or everyone?

All I was saying it is better than people sitting on their asses. That's all, nothing more nothing less. sheesh.

[SL!!!]

He said he's not attacking anyone in particular. Good thing you read the whole post. Hahaha. He was just making a point as were you.

Wow. Is it just me? or does it seem a bit odd that Devildriver is trying to help Sudan? They just never seemed liked the type of band to be doing this. Still, this show is pretty awesome because of Megadeth and Devildriver.

Devildriver is a Christian band i believe, correct me if i'm wrong. Just throwing that out there.

[1llusionz]

I see it now. The "The current government in Sudan won't stop just because Dave can belt out Hangar 18." point I can agree with.

[losing battle]

BPrice wrote:

Why is it that every one will group together to raise money for another country but they dont do anything about the problems here. How about a fund raiser to buy me a new Jackson!!

Same here but for me its a new amp and on the 1llusions comment they will stop when Dave belts out Rust in peace. I really find it funny how after every time there is "ethnic cleansing" very little is done to stop these actions. Seriously how ****ed up is it when people keep saying never again and yet it keeps happening, I wonder why this is. The bottom line is wars are expensive and in the grand scheme of things to many countries correction the world $>people.

[acdc1]

the only thing I have to say about this is the song united abominations reminds me of the problems with sudan/china/russia

Checked.

[UrMomsMom]

Trust me, you DONT want to live in Perth...
Boring as hell, shops close at 5:30/60... and lots of bands and artis skips perth for concerts just a couple of examples, Ozzy Osbourne and Velvet Revolver.. Im dying to see those two and they both skip perth... Lucky for me the black crusade came here and Machine Head was f'n awsom

[Inahrima]

Not to be a party pooper. But umm, all the money that goes into organizing and running this; could build how many homes over there? And I wonder how much "a portion" of the funds really is.

[isaacjnowland]

Sputnik1 wrote:

Megadeth are total sellouts

go home you homeless prick

lol love that

also you do realise your bagging out a band thats trying to help people?
sure theyre no UN

as a matter of fact i think they h8 the UN, depending on their lyrics for united abominations
but megadeth r probbly doing more then them ****heads up in the UN the corrupt bastards

jus like megadeth say: the UN is right, they couldnt be more UN...

[Perforator]

break-me-in wrote:

\m/@rky wrote:

Hey BPrice..i don't know if you're being a DICK or you really are one, people are dying senselessly in over there and all you can think of is getting a jackson guitar...shame on you!..These bands are contributing for a good cause so be supportive of them

It was obviously a joke, idiot. He started out by pointing out that there are plenty of problems in their home country and yet charity seems to be more publicised for other coutnries, which is a seriously valid idea, and then made a joke that his getting a new guitar was a charity cause.

That makes no sense at all.
Why is everyone so concerned with their home country :S Bunch of nationalists.
What this organisation is doing is raising awareness over a big issue. The problems in Sudan are far bigger than the problems in the USA so isn't it logical to do something about that first?

[Korzack]

Psycho Pigeon wrote:

lol helping. Take a hint from Rambo - " you bringing guns? ", " no ", " you ain't changing anything ". Too true, any money they recieve gets handed to their corrupt ****ing leaders which are the ones making this fighting go on. the only people who can stop this shit are the ones making money off of it and that ain't guna happen. People make me sick.

To bhe fair, with a name like that, I like your flair!
Pretty much says it all. Where there's people in a shit way, there's a bun ch of bullies with Klashnikovs living the high life. Cases in point? Darfur, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan (before the US and UK got involved, although flame away, I dare you). Remove the warlords & warbands by force, make sure they don't get replaced, & it'll be better.

[Banana King]

Korzack, I hope you were kidding about your last comment.

[odb56]

shit...i like everyone who has the possibility to help the people in darfur...megadeth rules =)

[PopNFresh07]

Does Darfur really care about a concert?

I highly doubt it.

"MySpace has arranged for a portion of all proceeds from each concert"

..A portion? Why not ALL? This is just a big advertising campaign for myspace. It's worse than those dollar balloons they sell at the walmart where they give 10 cents from every dollar to a charity or something. "Look at how much we save the world", gtfo. Plus, how much are these bands getting paid for this? I think that's an important question before you brand them Saints. How much money is involved for the band? Good publicity and money are great, do these bands even care about Darfur?

I know I'm completely ignorant to what goes on in Darfur. I know it's in trouble, and thats where my knowledge ends.

But I know the greed in people, probably because I am one, and exploitation of world crisis' for money is a major problem.

Look at all the 9/11 movies made. Other than for money, what purpose do they serve? We all know what happened because we've all seen the news. Why do we need semi fictitious characters to exaggerate the events for us? Probably because Hollywood has run low on ideas and a certain director/writer or whatever you want to call them needs and easy buck.

I've never watched a September 11th movie, and don't plan on it.
I've never, out of my own will, watched a movie about WWII. I have play Medal of Honor, though. So I guess that makes me a hypocrite. Oh well.

/pointless, endless, ignorant rant.

[isaacjnowland]

trust and united abominations r tha shit

its like s.e.x is coming right out of your speakers

good stuff

[LD_Luke D]

dude do you think megadeth needs anymore money, they've been one of the best metal bands for like 20 years.so they're not doing it for the money. im really for the cause in darfur, some bad shit is going on there, we NEED to help. but do you honestly think 5 members of a metal band are going to start war with hundreds of thousands of armed soldiers. no they're not going to start a war, they're going to do what they can to to help, thats all they can do aside from electing politicians who can offer military or mass help, but i commend megadeth, good music, good cause