Hawkins: "Coldplay Should Burn In Hell"

[Frank Giaramita]

Justin Hawkins, frontman of the cheesy, recycled 80's throwback band, The Darkness, had some not so nice things to say about Coldplay's Chris Martin and U2's Bono. Check it out at Ultimate-Guitar.com (http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/justin_hawkins_coldplay_should_burn _in_hell.html)

Submitted By mewithcoldplay

[unwritten]

What an idiot...

[JunkBondTrader]

ahhhh here we go

[Pat Marquez]

the darkness is not a good band.

[blaubs21]

hot damn i love the Darkness, but that's just some ignorant shit to say.

[Troy will Fall]

Asked which star should burn in hell, Hawkins replied, “Chris Martin."

I say Justin Hawkins.

[Get Fucked]

That shit was funny, and apparently that was taken out of context and it was more of a joke.

[Gabe Gross]

im not a huge fan of Chris Martin or Bono, but yeah I agree with Hawkins. It really sucks that there are people out there trying to make an example for today's youth and do positive things for the whole world. I would rather make sub-par, laugh-out-loud, holy-shit-someone-is-paying-this-band-to-play-music music.

Hawkins, the world is laughing AT you. Go fuck yourself and use your opinions more intelligently.

[GlobesandSoCo]

the darkness is not a good band.

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...

[YourLatestVicti]

What an idiot...
He's not completely an idiot. I agree with his opinion of Bono having a "holier than though attitude."

[YourLatestVicti]

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...
I really like Coldplay and older U2 was also very good.

[anamericangod]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.

[etwiels]

Now that's rock and roll.

[YourLatestVicti]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.
I wouldn't say they're a good band but they are entertaining.

[Pat Marquez]

im not a huge fan of Chris Martin or Bono, but yeah I agree with Hawkins. It really sucks that there are people out there trying to make an example for today's youth and do positive things for the whole world. I would rather make sub-par, laugh-out-loud, holy-shit-someone-is-paying-this-band-to-play-music music.

Hawkins, the world is laughing AT you. Go fuck yourself and use your opinions more intelligently.
haha.... now that is a good reply.

[Pat Marquez]

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...
i like Coldplay and older U2.

[Gabe Gross]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.

funny...i thought people like you were riding the bandwagon. weird.

[Sureshot182]

that is amazing. he may be in one of the most repulsive and un-original bands of all time but that was one good article! “Writing ‘Fair Trade’ on his hand. If you’re concerned about Fair Trade, tattoo it on your skin, don’t just fucking write it on your hand in felt tip.” that is wonderful, and a very valid point.

[Manbotisdead]

What an idiot...
I smell record sales.

[alexwohl29_90]

okay why is everyone against Bono.

maybe he is cocky, but who the fuck else is over in Africa spending time fighting AIDS and not partying it up like 90 percent of marquee rockstars do. He has spent his fucking life raising money and doing good in the world. I like Coldplay, but Chris Martin's done shit. And Hawkins, hes got the rockstar attitude, but...hes fighting the wrong fight.

[thesego211]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.
U2= one of the greatest/most influential rock bands of all time.
Coldplay= one of the most talented bands of our generation.
The Darkness= a gimmick band that will be forgotten in 10 years...

[Frank Giaramita]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.

Weird, you've met Bono and Chris Martin? Basing a judgement of one's charachter on the quality of their music, or their speech's at MTV Music Awards shows is about as ignorant as you could get. Unless Bono or Chris Martin have talked to you personally, or unless they open their mouths and say stupid shit like Justin Hawkins just did in this interview, I don't think you're subject to place judgement on either of them.

With that out of the way, it has nothing to do with whether you "like" Coldplay or U2's music, it comes down to this dude (Justin Hawkins) being disrespectful and ignorant enough to openly bash two huge artists in an interview. It's called "professionalism", and I don't care if Jesus H. Christ descends from the heavens and bashes somebody(s) in an interview like Hawkins just did... it's still wrong, regardless of who is doing it and regardless of how "good" or "bad" their music is.

[Gabe Gross]

Weird, you've met Bono and Chris Martin? Basing a judgement of one's charachter on the quality of their music, or their speech's at MTV Music Awards shows is about as ignorant as you could get. Unless Bono or Chris Martin have talked to you personally, or unless they open their mouths and say stupid shit like Justin Hawkins just did in this interview, I don't think you're subject to place judgement on either of them.

With that out of the way, it has nothing to do with whether you "like" Coldplay or U2's music, it comes down to this dude (Justin Hawkins) being disrespectful and ignorant enough to openly bash two huge artists in an interview. It's called "professionalism", and I don't care if Jesus H. Christ descends from the heavens and bashes somebody(s) in an interview like Hawkins just did... it's still wrong, regardless of who is doing it and regardless of how "good" or "bad" their music is.

Amen.

[anamericangod]

Weird, you've met Bono and Chris Martin? Basing a judgement of one's charachter on the quality of their music, or their speech's at MTV Music Awards shows is about as ignorant as you could get. Unless Bono or Chris Martin have talked to you personally, or unless they open their mouths and say stupid shit like Justin Hawkins just did in this interview, I don't think you're subject to place judgement on either of them.

With that out of the way, it has nothing to do with whether you "like" Coldplay or U2's music, it comes down to this dude (Justin Hawkins) being disrespectful and ignorant enough to openly bash two huge artists in an interview. It's called "professionalism", and I don't care if Jesus H. Christ descends from the heavens and bashes somebody(s) in an interview like Hawkins just did... it's still wrong, regardless of who is doing it and how "good" or "bad" their music is.


Well, I never said I had met Bono or Chris Martin, and I never said anything about the character of Chris Martin. I think that both Bono and Chris Martin have done much more that can be criticized and commented upon. Just because Justin Hawkins gives what might be a "dissenting" opinion of these guys, doesn't mean he's automatically a douchebag for it.

And the whole thing about professionalism....come on.....half of the stuff on this site is people talking shit about other people. Nobody makes a fuss then.

Somebody tell me how much money Bono made at Live 8.

No really.

[Frank Giaramita]

criticized and commented upon. Just because Justin Hawkins gives what might be a "dissenting" opinion of these guys, doesn't mean he's automatically a douchebag for it.

And the whole thing about professionalism....come on.....half of the stuff on this site is people talking shit about other people. Nobody makes a fuss then.


You said you "agreed" with Justin Hawkins, which implies you agree with his personal jabs at Martin and Bono, which also implies you've met them or know them to some degree.

ANYBODY who bashes somebody else in a publically released interview, is a "douche bag" by my standards... I don't agree with it.

Also, nobody on this website has a serious image to keep and fans to please like Justin Hawkins does, your comparisons are absurd.

[aminorthreat55]

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...
Go listen to The Joshua Tree and The Best of 1980-1990 and shut the hell up. Either that or get a phone book and hold it next to your head so I can slug you with a tire iron and not leave a mark.

[Frank Giaramita]

The Joshua Tree

:wow:

[meekers]

that guy is a mega douche

[resUrectMe617]

ok no matter how much you may dislike coldplay or the praise that they get... there is no way in hell that you can disagree with this statement: coldplay > the darkness

[steve-0]

He's just pissed because his band had one big single and won't ever be popular again. But then again, when you're nothing but a gimmick band, what do you expect?

[earlynovemberX]

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...

i seriously hope you are kidding. and if not, go listen to the joshua tree a few times and get back to me. i guarantee you any band you like will never make a cd that can even rival that one.

cheers.

[FourStarters]

Alright, I might think Coldplay (and Radiohead, for that matter) is seriously overrated and their music bores the fuck out of me, but Chris Martin and his band are pretty stand-up dudes. I'd much rather see Coldplay endorsing equal trade than see The Darkness stand up for discount Aquanet.

[imirish06]

the darkness > coldplay

[imirish06]

i seriously hope you are kidding. and if not, go listen to the joshua tree a few times and get back to me. i guarantee you any band you like will never make a cd that can even rival that one.

cheers.

the white album > joshua tree

[Ms.Jinx22]

When he starts playing original music then maybe I'll listen to what he has to say until then I'm listening to Queen.

[theeasykill]

To bash two of the biggest names in music today?

Sounds like a publicity gimmick

[theeasykill]

the darkness > coldplay

this guy wants a fight

[ranoa513]

I'm not a fan of Coldplay or U2, but The Darkness is absolutely atrocious. On top of that, their frontman is a dipshit. Why are they even still around?

[weworemasks]

actually i'd say i agree with him. I hate coldplay, and Bono is a goon.

And for anyone who says the Darkness is not a good band, well, they're probably just being closed minded or having fun riding the bandwagon. Go watch a show of theirs and then say that. Then I will give you a bit more credibility.

wait a minute. to get credibility, i have to watch a show of the darkness? that statement alone makes you a fucking idiot. i'd much rather have fun "riding the bandwagon" that hates a fake ass gimmick 80's rock band pile of shit, than have your credibility.

the darkness sucks.

[DroppedUrPocket]

They all put me to sleep, to tell you the truth.

[DSCN1854]

Justin Hawkins should burn in hell for making "I Believe In A Thing Called Love" and "Growing On Me". So should the band.

[Rogue Slayer]

i dont like coldplay or u2 but that justin dude sounds like a complete retard

[grnweenieag]

im not a huge fan of Chris Martin or Bono, but yeah I agree with Hawkins. It really sucks that there are people out there trying to make an example for today's youth and do positive things for the whole world. I would rather make sub-par, laugh-out-loud, holy-shit-someone-is-paying-this-band-to-play-music music.

Hawkins, the world is laughing AT you. Go fuck yourself and use your opinions more intelligently.

Actually, the world isn't laughing at him because no one in the world cares about this except for people on boards like these. And I like Coldplay.....also the Darkness but in small doses

[Nigel]

he/she is one ugly creature

[thefashionfocus]

I've seen a a Darkness show...aaannndd they're still not a good band. Hawkins walked off stage like a pouting child because they were taping for MTV and he wasn't happy with the sound in Hard Rock. He's entitled to his opinion about anything and everything, but he should be smarter about who he attacks. Put him and Noel Gallgher (and Liam too for good measure) in a steel cage bitching match to the death, and I'd pay to see it.

Plus, The Joshua Tree is one of the greatest rock records of all time for anyone who didn't know.

[Boring Pop Song]

im not a huge fan of Chris Martin or Bono, but yeah I agree with Hawkins. It really sucks that there are people out there trying to make an example for today's youth and do positive things for the whole world. I would rather make sub-par, laugh-out-loud, holy-shit-someone-is-paying-this-band-to-play-music music.

Hawkins, the world is laughing AT you. Go fuck yourself and use your opinions more intelligently.

if we still had scene points, you'd be gettin them

[Gabe Gross]

I've seen a a Darkness show...aaannndd they're still not a good band. Hawkins walked off stage like a pouting child because they were taping for MTV and he wasn't happy with the sound in Hard Rock. He's entitled to his opinion about anything and everything, but he should be smarter about who he attacks. Put him and Noel Gallgher (and Liam too for good measure) in a steel cage bitching match to the death, and I'd pay to see it.

Plus, The Joshua Tree is one of the greatest rock records of all time for anyone who didn't know.

well said

[SonEric84]

Like this ***got's band is actually any good. I don't even like Coldplay and U2 isn't my favorite either...but what a douche.

[thefashionfocus]

Thanks Gabe.

[thewebguy]

is the darkness 80s rehash? i donno maybe, i hate the 80s too much to know for sure

do they suck though? yes

would i kick chris martin's ass if i were his kid and one day realized that apple isn't actually a name? yes

would i love to see coldplay live? yes

[70x7]

Has anybody else noticed that Coldplay's new single, I think it's Fix You, but the organ part sounds practically identitcal to the organ on Sigur Ros' Untitled #3. I know Sigur Ros is apparently one of Chris Martin's favorite bands, but still.

[_all_star_me_]

i think he should believe in a thing call love, and stop being jealous.

[theguilt engine]

Coldplay live = amazing.

This guys needs to seriously think about what he's saying. There are a lot of things that I believe in, but I'm not going to tatoo it on my hand. That's just stupid.

[Frequency]

I find all three bands blah, so yeah.

[BrandNizzle]

Coldplay (Rush of Blood) and U2 (War, Joshua Tree) have put out some of my favorite albums of all time, and I love and respect both bands. I do agree that both Martin and U2 have huge egos...but who the fuck wouldn't when your band is/was the biggest band in the world? They've shown that they can maintain a servant's attitude while having the confidence to accomplish anything they want, and not ever second-guessing themselves. If I sound like a Disney movie, I apologize....but people like this Justin Hawkins fella, who is in a blatant ripoff-of-Queen band with no originality, need to grow up and realize how much these individuals accomplish or have accomplished in their lives.

[ArTkY_]

i like Coldplay and older U2.
Same. The Darkness irritate the shit out of me.

[nicolerork]

Who honestly believes this guy?

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/images/6_r17901.jpg

Enough said.

[JunkBondTrader]

i think him and the gallagher brothers should get together and rub eachother off......ah shit but i fucking love oasis and i can go for the darkness every once in a while......and i love U2 and i love Coldplay but X&Y blows dick but still..........Oasis pwns me.

[Salomonbz90]

fuck the darkness..coldplay is better than they will evvveerrr be

[HBK42581]

You're correct.

Neither are Coldplay or U2 though...

How can you openly declare that Coldplay and U2 are not good bands when your screen name is an obvious reference to the song 'Globes and Maps' and the band Something Corporate. Andrew McMahon and countless other bands that most of the people on this website listen to have openly stated that U2 and Coldplay are big influences in their music.

[heartlock]

im not a huge fan of Chris Martin or Bono, but yeah I agree with Hawkins. It really sucks that there are people out there trying to make an example for today's youth and do positive things for the whole world. I would rather make sub-par, laugh-out-loud, holy-shit-someone-is-paying-this-band-to-play-music music.

Hawkins, the world is laughing AT you. Go fuck yourself and use your opinions more intelligently.

who made you the spokesman for the world?

[kidsrdumb]

Dude is anyone else sick of these friggen band fights that are just stupid "oh i have a record coming out so who can i pick on to get more press?" Brand New, you're almost up, pick a good sparring partner thing time, not one who will completely ignore your attempt at attention..

besides the only good ones are where people actually kick the shit out each other like finch and disturbed... i say if you want press for 'fighting' you need to at least throw one realy man punch and stop being pussies...

[streetcar]

No matter how much this dude hates Coldplay and U2 i think his comments were out of line.
And as for the ego that chris martin has, how about some of you guys watch the coldplay live dvd with extra tour footage and youll learn hes a down to earth as any of us.

[Conversations]

Pat, for the love of fucking God, stop peddling this junior high drama bullshit.

That was obviously taken out of context, and was made in jest. All of those bands are terrible, but you're like the fucking 8th grade gossip queen. Aren't you supposed to be in your 20's?

[underthetalking]

Who is Justin Hawkins? Because last time I checked... The Darkness were some piece of shit joke band that everyone has spent the last couple of years laughing at. Coldplay and U2 own The fucking Darkness. Stupid prick.

[Homesick]

settle the fuck down and laugh people.

[weworemasks]

who made you the spokesman for the world?

i did

[TheLifeMelodic]

YES 3 WAY CAGE MATCH FIGHT TO THE DEATH WITH NO REFS!!! THIS OUGHT TO BE GOOD!

*rings bell*

[QTheDangerMusic]

this guy is absolutely right with everything that he said

[backtothesound]

wow. what a tool.

[thefashionfocus]

I only laugh at comments that are funny. As it stands, he's an pompous idiot.

[Stubby0918]

who made you the spokesman for the world?
Hawkins was being a douche and Gabe had no problem saying it. That doesn't mean he's speaking for the world, you idiot.

[LPMagic]

He's so punk.

- Jeff

[llwin]

Still have to read what he said, and i dont f***ing care anyway. I just feel the need to say, no wait, SCREAM, OUT to the WORLD, THAT, I F***ING HATE THIS BAND SO MUCH! ABSOLUTELY CANT STAND THEM (IT INCLUDING THEIR SO CALLED "MUSIC" AND THEIR LOOKS AND ATTITUDE)

[Chemical Love]

Fuck that ***get piece of shit.

[projectmayhem16]

I hate this guys band (The Darkness) with a passion but you dont have to meet Bono to know he's a self-righteous prick, and the last 4 records his band has released have all been terrible. I mean come on, can anyone honestly tell me that "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" in any way, shape, or form matches up with a great record like "War"?!

[underthetalking]

I hate this guys band (The Darkness) with a passion but you dont have to meet Bono to know he's a self-righteous prick, and the last 4 records his band has released have all been terrible. I mean come on, can anyone honestly tell me that "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" in any way, shape, or form matches up with a great record like "War"?!

The worst U2 album ever recorded is better than the best Darkness album they could think of. Bono forgot better shit than the Darkness ever thought of.

[projectmayhem16]

The worst U2 album ever recorded is better than the best Darkness album they could think of. Bono forgot better shit than the Darkness ever thought of.ummm I agree completely but that doesnt change the fact that U2 is terrible now

[Nate Dogg]

i dont mind the darkness it takes talent to be able to get ur voice that high without clamping ur balls in a vice. i find them more funny then anything though. its good for yee having abit of conflict

[BrandNizzle]

ummm I agree completely but that doesnt change the fact that U2 is terrible now


there's a difference between terrible and not being as good as you used to be.

[angelsxdemons]

“Writing ‘Fair Trade’ on his hand. If you’re concerned about Fair Trade, tattoo it on your skin, don’t just fucking write it on your hand in felt tip.”

Is this guy seriously resorting to the third-grade "If you love it so much, why don't you just marry it?!" technique?

[ForeverInADay]

Justin Hawkins is ugly.

[underthetalking]

there's a difference between terrible and not being as good as you used to be.

... see Taking Back Sunday.

[IAPAI]

You said you "agreed" with Justin Hawkins, which implies you agree with his personal jabs at Martin and Bono, which also implies you've met them or know them to some degree.

No, FUCK, it DOESN'T! That is such a complete fucking fallacy, please STOP spreading your ignorance in this forum, you are making everyone stupider.

[tbag311]

the darkness is one of today's best acts. They're so over the top...I love it!

[elvis]

ridiculous

[minusthejosh]

i can't stand the darkness, they are a horrible band that i cannot listen to. bono could make a better record than the darkness by taking a crap and recording it.

[weworemasks]

No, FUCK, it DOESN'T! That is such a complete fucking fallacy, please STOP spreading your ignorance in this forum, you are making everyone stupider.

someone pushed the wrong buttons with this guy.

[IAPAI]

someone pushed the wrong buttons with this guy.

His argument was completely illogical, and people weren't questioning him. He doesn't know what he's talking about.

[captainmccool]

I dislike the darkness, I honestly felt confused and scared when i saw their video for whatever that song was called. I thought i was having a dream in 1984...but then it got worse as i realized i wasn't sleeping and that it was actually happening. Goofy bastards.