[Zoner]

Nope, not at all. I'm not that closed minded.

Well, Maiden yes...but they own everything I hear anyway. You want to talk about 80s punk, though? The Clash and The Ramones, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Husker Du, The Dead Kennedys, Iggy Pop...that's the shit right there.

Metal was huge in the 80s and yeah, the era produced some awesome acts...not just Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. Ever hear D.R.I.? There's your hardcore shit. Listen up.

Blink 182, Good Charlotte et al aren't punk, but they're out there every night working their asses off. Like 'em or not, they have the record deals and we don't.