Talk:Faith No More

Rahzel

I don't usually ammend wikipedia pages (mainly because if i change something, it tends to get changed back straight afterwards for no apparent reason!). Anyway, once again this has happened - i added Rahzel into the list of associated artists given that he and MP have worked together, and somebody un-did it. Why? The fact that he worked with Rahzel is actually mentioned in the main text of the article, why shouldn't the link be in the related artists section?

Mistake

There's a mistake in the trivia section, it said that:

In V. S. Naipaul's book Beyond Belief, the author, visiting Teheran in 1995, notices the words "Faith No More" painted in huge letters on a wall in a side street. His local guide assures him that it is just the name of an "American heavy metal" band, but Naipaul thinks the beautifully made sign is also a subtle protest at the theocratic regime established by Khomeini.

Though Ruhollah Khomeini died in 1989. So WTF?. 190.49.180.99 (talk) 05:50, 26 November 2007 (UTC)

Chuck Mosley or Chuck Mosely

Which one is the correct spelling for his last name? Any reliable sources we could use? Thanks in advance! Zouavman Le Zouave 08:35, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

Image fur

In the fair use rational for this image it says

3. Since two members of the band are now deceased, it is not possible to replace the image with a new free alternative.

WTF? which two, all the members in that photo are alive from what I know, it also says they're alive on their individual pages and i've found no reference to any of their deaths anywhere.

And further more, is there a reason why a photo with clear jpg lossy is in the png format? Balthazar (talk) ^{01:46, 28 December 2007 (UTC)}

Genre

Could they be considered progressive metal? Me412 (talk) 22:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Definitely maybe. There is like no way to classify them imho... -Invaan —Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.158.203.231 (talk) 21:14, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Nu metal?

Should Nu metal be included in their genre list? they did influence nu metal. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Belchey (talk • contribs) 03:00, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

They did influence nu metal, just as Rage Against The Machine did, but had no part in it whatsoever. I strongly think nu metal should not belong in their genre list. Zouavman Le Zouave 06:12, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

All Quiet in Heaven/Song of Liberty

Should the Faith No Man single "All Quiet in Heaven/Song of Liberty" be included in the Faith No More discography article? — Balthazar ^(T|C) 17:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Main image

Is there any particular reason why the first image on the page is of Fantomas performing? They might share a singer but they're two different bands - would we lead the Black Sabbath article with Ozzy Osbourne's solo band? It seems strange to me. Stefano Magliocco (talk) 15:21, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

Early days issues

Originally billed as Faith No Man, the group formed in 1982 with original members Mike "The Man" Morris, Mark Bowen, Roddy Bottum, Bill Gould, and Mike Bordin (who received the nickname "Puffy" for his hair). When the band decided to fire Morris due to his dictator-like behavior, they renamed themselves Faith No More, seeing as how "The Man" was no longer present in the group.

I'm pretty sure that Mark Bowen was never in Faith No Man, that Roddy Bottum wasn't an original member as he replaced Wade Worthington, their original keyboardist, and that instead of firing Mike Morris they all quit his band and then started Faith No More. — Balthazar ^(T|C) 23:23, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Main image

This is only a picture of Mike Patton (performing with Fantomas). This needs to be replaced with an image of the actual lineup of Faith No More. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.151.160.145 (talk) 19:09, 31 July 2008 (UTC)

Is "The Real Thing" an actual Faith No More album?

Considering that "The Real Thing" is more of a transition album between the old FNM and the Patton Era, shouldn't we consider that the "The Real Thing" should be given an asterisk and a remark on the subject? Sort of a "Sure... The Real Thing is a FNM album... Wink wink..." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Climenole (talk • contribs) 05:40, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

It is a Faith No More album. End of. — Balthazar ^(T|C) 16:08, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

That makes no sense, while the members and musical style may have changed, it's still completely part of the Faith No More continuity, Faith No More is still Faith No More. RKFS (talk) 19:57, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Was Jim Martin really a member?

Shouldn't we at least discuss whether Martin was an actual member, since he is largely regarded by fans and band members as a kind of prolonged joke? He's like one of those jokes a group of people tell eachother just because they're familiar with it. I seriously recommend we consider whether he was a band member or not, and whether he even deserves to be mentioned in FNM history. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Climenole (talk • contribs) 05:43, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Jim Martin was in Faith No More for nearly a decade, it was Jim's idea to hire Patton, and he is credited on all releases to feature his recordings as a member. Yes he was an official member. I would like to see these sources you seem have to the contrary, because I've found nothing to suggest that he's regarded that way. — Balthazar ^(T|C) 16:07, 4 October 2008 (UTC)

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

This movie makes extensive reference to the band. Can we get something on it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.137.246.227 (talk) 22:59, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

I have no source for this, but have heard that Jim Martin provided incidental guitar for both these movies, notably when Bill and Teb play air guitar. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 155.198.220.139 (talk) 10:44, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

Download

What's the source that they'll be playing Download. Neither of the sources attached to the places on the article that say download confirm that it is download they're playing. At least not that I can see. 86.145.9.127 (talk) 18:23, 27 February 2009 (UTC)

Confirmed yesterday, as a headline act.[1]. — Balthazar ^(T|C) 00:10, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

The "Years Active" is wrong

The years active for Faith No More are 1982-1998. That's all. You cannot add "2009 onward" because that is just your opinion. The only thing that they have CONFIRMED at this stage is a one-off tour in Europe. The US tour rumours are not proven facts. I do not want to get involved in an editing war, so please revert back to my last edit and leave it at that. (= --Sky Attacker (talk) 00:12, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

General improvement

I'd like to improve this article by emulating the structure and style of other successful band pages, such as Tool_(band). Any thoughts? The Incident (talk) 19:59, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

Yes and someone needs to put in a better picture. Mike's turning away and everything. It's not even worth it. 68.231.75.213 (talk) 05:27, 20 June 2009 (UTC)

We definitely need a better picture. Can anybody recover the old one or is it gone?

I'd also like to add or expand on some of the following issues:

Chuck's difficulties leading up to his dismissal from the band, including his alcohol abuse and vocal difficulties.

Mike Patton's unique performance style, including some of the more outrageous things he's done or has been rumored to have done on stage or while touring.

Jim Martin's rift with the band during the recording of Angel Dust. I've heard that Billy actually wrote and played a lot of the guitar parts for that album.

Roddy's personal problems during the recording of King for a Day (only as they pertain to the recording).

I think FNM should also have a "musical style" section since they are a fairly unique band, and a "live performance" section to describe their shows.

Any help with tracking down references would be greatly appreciated. The Incident (talk) 18:53, 24 June 2009 (UTC)