History BrokenBase / Music

* Want to start an argument on a HeavyMetal message board? Ask "Who is the better vocalist: [[Music/JudasPriest Rob Halford]] or [[IronMaiden Bruce Dickinson]]?" or "Should {{Rush}} be considered metal?"

* ''{{Metallica}}'', because they [[ImportantHaircut cut their hair]]!

* A lighter example with {{Disturbed}}'s fan base over the old bassist [[StageNames Fuzz]] vs. the new bassist John Moyer.

* KK Downing vs. Glenn Tipton of JudasPriest

* Want to start an argument on a HeavyMetal message board? Ask "Who is the better vocalist: [[JudasPriest Rob Halford]] or [[IronMaiden Bruce Dickinson]]?" or "Should {{Rush}} be considered metal?"

* The AvengedSevenfold fandom comes in about four camps: those who like only their older material, those who like only their newer material, those who like all their material except for the self-titled album, and those who like it all.

* KidRock has changed his music style several times over the years. Initially he was a rapper, then he made the very successful "Devil Without A Cause" which blended rap with rock & roll, and since then he has dabbled in SouthernRock, AC/DC-style HardRock, country, and even gospel. Naturally this has caused rifts in his fan base, with fans of his early stuff accusing him of "selling out" while fans of his newer stuff believe that

* No love (or hate) for AliceInChains yet? The flamewars on youtube over Layne's death never die down, and he died seven years ago. Not to even mention William Duvall; entire cities have been warmed by the flames stemming from just one claim that he's better than Layne. And as though this isn't enough, they're set to release a new album, which looks to be just as debated as Chinese Democracy.

** In a similar vein: ''BlackSabbath''. OzzyOsbourne or RonnieJamesDio. 'Nuff said.

* Anything by {{Sade}} Post ''[[CrowningMusicOfAwesome love Delux]]'', Specifically when ''Lover's Rock'' came out continuing into ''Soldier Of Love''. Mostly because some feel that they are moving from the more organic, quiet storm, contemporary R&B/Soul, contemporary jazz fusion sound. And is now suffering from a mild form of [[{{Synthesizeritis}} modern production aesthetics]]. Others think they are just changing with the times, And that their music is still good.

* [[{{ACDC}} AC/DC]] fans are divided over which of AC/DC's two lead singers, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson, is better. The one thing that they are unified on is that ''Back in Black'' is an AWESOME ALBUM.[[hottip:*: For the record, even though Brian Johnson sang on that album, some of the songwriting was also already done by Bon Scott.]]

* ''{{Pantera}}'', especially when it comes to critics of Phil Anselmo and his supporters. The murder of Dimebag Darrell, the well-loved guitarist of the band at the hands of a fan of Anselmo, has made the situation [[IncrediblyLamePun fucking hostile]].

** Anything involving Dave Mustaine counts, ''especially'' Metallica vs. {{Megadeth}}.

* While we're in GunsNRoses, ''Chinese Democracy''.

* DreamTheater. Old music (''Images and Words'', ''Awake'') vs new music (''Train of Thought, ''Systematic Chaos''), Kevin Moore vs. Derek Sherinan vs. Jordan Rudess, too much keyboard vs. not enough keyboard, music is too heavy vs. music is too pop-like, who's the best lyricist?, songs are [[EpicRocking too long]], songs are too short...just about anything, really.

** All [[DreamTeam supergroups]] seem to suffer from this to some extent. Go to any discussion about Stone Temple Pilots'' and mention the words "Velvet Revolver". [[InternetBackdraft It will get ugly]]. On the other hand, most {{ptitlewiz5pz1p}} fans seem to have a more universally positive opinion on Velvet Revolver. STP fans are also torn on Scott Weiland's solo project.

Many popular bands suffer a [[BrokenBase fan division]] after the release of a [[NewSoundAlbum new album]]. Some get the same treatment with ''every'' album.

* Just about every other band/singer/composer who have altered their musical style over the years has had to learn the hard way that there's a distinct trade-off between artistic integrity and maintaining the fanbase. This trope is ''much'' OlderThanTheyThink.

** His Adrenalin Rush 2007 album caused even more controversy , because it was called adrenaline rush... and sounded ''nothing'' like the original...Baaaad idea.

* {{Flyleaf}} has been having a slight Fan division since ''Memento Mori'' came out. Some of the fans dislike the album due to it's, arguably, (more explict) Christian undertones.

* Happened to rapper ''Mystikal'' after he left No Limit records and came out with the club friendly ''Let's Get Ready'' CD. Causing ''A LOT'' of ''Unpredictable/Ghetto Fabulous'' (his most beloved albums prior to the 00's) vs. ''Let's Get Ready'' album wars.

** His Adrenalin Rush 2007 album caused even more controversy , because it was called adrenaline rush... and it didn't sound like the original...Baaaad idea.

* ''{{Genesis}}'' have a fanbase generally split into three groups: Those who love the early Peter Gabriel-led albums and decry the later work as sellout pop garbage, those who love the later Phil Collins-led albums and dismiss the earlier work as pretentious nonsense, and those who love both eras and credit Tony Banks as the true mastermind of the band.

* ''{{Metallica}}'', because they [[ImportantHaircut cut their hair]]!
** More seriously, ''Ride the Lightning'' VS. ''Master of Puppets'' can also cause wars.
*** There is also the argument of whether [[strike:[[FanNickname Smell the Glove]]]] The Black Album was the first sell out album or Load was.
*** The death of Cliff Burton was a tragedy. But was Metallica any good after?
** Subverted though with "One", which was Metallica's very first music video; though the band swore they would never make music videos during the mid-80s, the HighOctaneNightmareFuel music video for "One" is widely loved by the fan's fans and was the only song from ''...And Justice For All'' that ended up becoming a mainstay in the band's live shows.
** Anything involving Dave Mustaine counts, ''especially'' Metallica vs. {{Megadeth}}.
*** Some say the video for One was the true starting point of their sellout. Usually they also mumble something about Cliff having joint The Great Gig in the Sky...

* RedHotChiliPeppers have quite a large BrokenBase due to their evolution from a funk-punk band through to funk-metal mixed with the alternative rock they've produced in recent years. However, the fanbase are extremely divided on the album [[CreatorBreakdown One Hot Minute]], and starting a thread on a RHCP forum about it is not advised.