LAST EDITED ON 07-06-06 AT 08:37 AM (EST)Actually, they claimed that the band would not be a metal band, but rather more rock. I forget the exact words they used, but I think a more modern sound that their heavy metal roots.
Roxanne was a tough song, and the guy tried initially to do it like the Police, but that didn't work, so he tried another version. He may go home because of that, but he did take a risk, and maybe should get another chance.
I agree 100% - how does American Idol get all the ratings when there is a show with this kind of talent out there. Awesome. There were some amazing females - I wonder if a female might win this time.