Kaiser Chiefs lead singer Ricky Wilson has hit out at the Arctic Monkeys for complaining about fame.

 

The 'I Predict A Riot' singer thinks the Arctic Monkeys, who once said they would quit music if they were ever compared to the Kaiser Chiefs, should never have signed a record deal if they wanted to continue making music in peace.

 

Ricky said, "If you just what to do it for yourself, then don't sign a record deal.

 

"Play in a coffee shop on the corner for coffee. And then f**k off."

 

"Don't slag us off for selling millions of records when it's exactly what you want to be doing. And if you think you're going to get there by saying you don't want to do it, it's a joke. You've got to really want it."

 

Ricky's bandmate Nick Hodgson agrees.

 

The drummer said, "Ambition's a dirty word, but everyone's got it. I think the stupid thing is people pretend they don't have any ambitions because they think that's cooler. As soon as they sell a few records, they soon change their tune."

 

As brilliant as Arctic Monkeys are I think Ricky has a point there seeing as both bands are big sellers, Arctic Monkeys even more so than Kaisers. At the same time it's great to have Arctic Monkeys as part of the current music scene though and Arctic's probably just slagged Kaisers off to create a bit of controversy. :lol: Either way both bands have their own style and although they cater for the same genre their music is still very different, both good in their own ways. :D

As brilliant as Arctic Monkeys are I think Ricky has a point there seeing as both bands are big sellers, Arctic Monkeys even more so than Kaisers. At the same time it's great to have Arctic Monkeys as part of the current music scene though and Arctic's probably just slagged Kaisers off to create a bit of controversy. :lol: Either way both bands have their own style and although they cater for the same genre their music is still very different, both good in their own ways. :D

 

Well that article makes The Kaisers look arrogant IMO, still I imagine they're just saying this to get media coverage for their new single and album.

The Kaiser Chiefs and the Arctic Monkeys have exchanged harsh words ahead of Thursday's NME Awards ceremony.

 

Alex Turner, who fronts the Arctics, reportedly commented that if his band became as established as the Kaisers they would quit music.

 

Now Nick Baines, keyboardist for the Kaisers, has hit back with a jibe at the Sheffield band's songwriting skills.

 

"We're an easy target because nobody ever slags off a small band," declared Baines. "It'd be better if they were writing better songs than us, but they're not, so they can shut up."

 

Speaking to magazine Gigwise, he added: "It's not as if I'm hurt or lying awake at night or anything. We'll get on with what we're doing and you get back to packing shelves in supermarkets again."

 

Meanwhile, a music industry source told London Lite that tempers were flaring ahead of the event at London's Hammersmith Palais.

 

"The Arctic Monkeys don't have much respect for the Kaiser Chiefs and now the Kaisers have added fuel to the fire by slagging them off," he revealed. "Anything could happen on Thursday, which is slightly thrilling and slightly nerve-wracking for the organisers.

 

"The Arctics aren't known for their good behaviour. Last year they were kicking their awards around the dancefloor and shouting at anybody who got in their way. So special measures are being taken to try to keep them away from the Kaiser Chiefs."

 

Along with the Kaiser Chiefs, the Killers, Kasabian and Primal Scream will all be performing on Thursday.