Your last gig and your next gig...

[last_candle]

Grave Digger has been added in my planning, for the 20th January 2013 at Pratteln (Switzerland) - just 5 days before to leave to Miami

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[taketheday]

Grave Digger has been added in my planning, for the 20th January 2013 at Pratteln (Switzerland) - just 5 days before to leave to Miami

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Cool If you see a short disabled lady with green crutches seated on a chair on the right estrade (just before the bar), come to say hello, that will be me

[vikingbitch]

August 2nd I fly out for METALFUCKINGCAMP

weeeeeeeeeeeee

Man oh man....you, Bentz!, and all the other 70k-ers (how many? 10 or more?) are gonna have an amazing time at Metalcamp!!! I look forward to seeing lots of fun pix on facebook when y'all return!

Thanks Laura! I can't get over how many cruisers are going, its somewhere around 20 of us that I know of.

I am so damnably scared of the pictures that could come out from this trip

[WizardBeast]

August 2nd I fly out for METALFUCKINGCAMP

weeeeeeeeeeeee

Man oh man....you, Bentz!, and all the other 70k-ers (how many? 10 or more?) are gonna have an amazing time at Metalcamp!!! I look forward to seeing lots of fun pix on facebook when y'all return!

Thanks Laura! I can't get over how many cruisers are going, its somewhere around 20 of us that I know of.

I am so damnably scared of the pictures that could come out from this trip

i can't wait to see them all!!!!!!!

[Memnoch]

I am so damnably scared of the pictures that could come out from this trip

I would too if I were you.

[last_candle]

Grave Digger has been added in my planning, for the 20th January 2013 at Pratteln (Switzerland) - just 5 days before to leave to Miami

+1

Cool If you see a short disabled lady with green crutches seated on a chair on the right estrade (just before the bar), come to say hello, that will be me

I will - at least if I'll remember your words have a year from now

[X-Thor]

I saw At The Gates last night. What an awesome show.

Next gig? Mayb Korpiklaani (August 25th) or Megadeth! (September 20th)

it's crazy how huge At The Gates shows are since their reunion... when I saw them in '96 it was at The Rat in Boston... Boston's always been a pretty metal town, and The Rat was definitely one of the smaller venues there... it's cool that AtG are gettin' the recognition now, anyway

Yeah, there were about 1000 people at the show. Maybe more. But it was far from sold out, so I don't think they'll come back to Mexico. Crowd went wild, though. I'd never been scared of the moshpit before (and I've been to Slayer and Anthrax shows), but this one was quite brutal! (Which is kind of obvious, considering they are AT THE GATES! haha). Anyway, it is good to see that they are starting to get the recognition they deserve.

Also, 1996? Wow, that must have been epic. And you can go hipster and tell everyone that you "Went to ATG shows before it was cool"

[Tuup]

Last weekend: Zwarte Cross (Kreator, Exodus, Satan, Sonata Arctica, Within Temptation)
Now the longest pause in a very long time has started (torture!), but then an absolutely brilliant marathon is coming up: Wacken Open Air, Metalcamp & Alcatraz Metal Festival!

[Monmisreal]

Last weekend: Zwarte Cross (Kreator, Exodus, Satan, Sonata Arctica, Within Temptation)

Before a day or so ago I have never even heard of that one haha. I saw that Hell had a video from there and today on blabbermouth Exodus has videos too haha.

[rootleaf]

I paid $70/ticket for Dead Can Dance - 17th row, center section too. Then with service fees it was $83/ticket.

It is definitely a NOT MISS concert! and Rootleaf, while you may perceive them as unknown, i've never seen them play any venue without packing the place out, in several different cities, too.

Laura, glad you are going to DCD! Maybe the Fixx too?

Yes! I'm so looking forward to DCD! The Fixx is playing at a free summer fest in a Chicago suburb the end of August - don't know if we'll make it out there, but it would be fun for old time's sake. (great music too, of course!)

Last gig: Poi Dog Pondering last night at the Taste of River North street fest with family and some friends we met up with. They are quite the eclectic group (genre-wise) and we enjoyed them very much - good company, music, food, drink, & weather made for a great summer night.

Next gig: Back to Millennium Park with family & friends this Saturday to see: http://grantparkmusicfestival.com/2012- ... h-symphony .

Hmmm....between the several 70s & 80s classic rock & pop acts, classical gigs, alt/indie groups like Death Cab, Poi Dog & My Morning Jacket, and unclassifible acts like Dead Can Dead I'm seeing this summer - this is turning into a very *un-metal* summer.  Did I turn (back) into a pumpkin or something? 

Now that you are a newly found Industrial enjoyer, and since you are in Chicago you should definitely go to this show in September. Hell I'm thinking about figuring out a way to fly up and see it because it will be so badass.

http://www.bottomlounge.com/shows/cold-waves-jamie-duffy-memorial-concert-cocks-members-paul-barker-chris-connelly-more-chemlab

This is pretty much a who's who of 80/90s industrial scene.

COCKS MEMBERS :: Featuring Paul Barker, Chris Connelly, Duane Buford and more…

CHEMLAB :: Direct from Europe with original vocalist Jared Louche

16VOLT :: Featuring Eric Powell and Mike Peoples

ACUMEN NATION :: Jamie Duffy’s band, reunited and led by Jason Novak

DAMAGE MANUAL :: Acoustic set featuring Pigface Leader Martin Atkins and vocalist Chris Connelly

FINAL CUT :: Full Effect Records recording artist from Detroit featuring Tony Srock

THE CLAY PEOPLE :: From New York, featuring Original vocalist Daniel Neet

HATE DEPT :: Featuring Steven Seibold

IRON LUNG CORP :: All Original members

GO FIGHT :: Featuring Die Warzau Vocalist Jim Marcus

CZAR :: The critically acclaimed trio featuring Jason Novak

ISCINTILLA :: Chicagoland favorite featuring Brittany Bindrim in an acoustic set

CYANOTIC :: Featuring Sean Payne

[Laura]

^^^^ thanks *very* much for the info about this gig! Sounds amazing....and since I discovered on the Industrial Metal (and by default the Industrial) thread that my knowledge is spotty at best (not to mention that I missed much of what came out in the past 20 years or so ) - this sounds like the ultimate "best of/catch up" gig - think I'll go. Also - Bottom Lounge has become my favorite venue in Chicago. You should make the trek north!

[rootleaf]

^^^^ thanks *very* much for the info about this gig! Sounds amazing....and since I discovered on the Industrial Metal (and by default the Industrial) thread that my knowledge is spotty at best (not to mention that I missed much of what came out in the past 20 years or so ) - this sounds like the ultimate "best of/catch up" gig - think I'll go. Also - Bottom Lounge has become my favorite venue in Chicago. You should make the trek north!

Awesome. It will be mostly stripped down and acoustic (which is EXTREMELY rare in industrial), but that will just make it cooler I think.

I'm actually trying to convince one of the cabinmates from last year's cruise to go. He seemed somewhat interesting, so if the schedules work out (and some job related stuff is cleared up) I am considering doing it. i figured it would be sold out already, but looks like there are tickets still on sale (thank goodness no one cares about Industrial anymore I guess). It's good to know that's a good venue. I've been to Chicago a couple of times, but I have no idea about venues since I just did the touristy stuff when I was there.

[Laura]

^^^ just bought my ticket - yay - looking forward to it and thanks again for the heads up. The only other show I've got in September for sure is Peter Gabriel doing his album So in its entirety. Decided to skip the Tyr & Rush gigs this go round (also here in September) - they are both in my top 10 fave bands ever list, but I've seen them both a bunch of times now including very recently, and I don't feel bad about missing them this tour cycle. I've had a sea change in thinking lately - that I really want to prioritize bands/artists I've never seen before (e.g. Dead Can Dance) and/or not in a *very* long time, unique or special events like Gabriel doing So and this Industrial event at BL...stuff like that.

There are a ton of great venues in Chicago, and think I've been to most (all?) of them. I like Bottom Lounge a lot because it is very convenient to where I live (ha - very important to me), the small to midsize capacity (700) makes for fairly intimate shows, it's super easy to get really close (also the stage is not too off the ground) so I've been about 3-5 feet away from people like Johan, Chrigel, Abbath, Ville, Vreth, Nergal, Sascha, Heri, and others , the venue has a bar/restaurant in front with good food and band members often hang out there afterwards, the beer is cheap, and tickets are usually really reasonable. (the Industrial gig is $20 btw, unless you want vip for $50.

[Bentz!]

There are a ton of great venues in Chicago, and think I've been to most (all?) of them. I like Bottom Lounge a lot because it is very convenient to where I live (ha - very important to me), the small to midsize capacity (700) makes for fairly intimate shows, it's super easy to get really close (also the stage is not too off the ground) so I've been about 3-5 feet away from people like Johan, Chrigel, Abbath, Nergal, Sascha, Heri, and others , the venue has a bar/restaurant in front with good food and band members often hang out there afterwards, the beer is cheap, and tickets are usually really reasonable. (the Industrial gig is $20 btw, unless you want vip for $50.

Depends on what beer you're drinking Those 3 Floyds special brews are pricy (and potent!).
The couple times Mere and I have been there, our bar tab has been well over $150 each time. Then again, we are total lushes when we're there since we don't have to drive home after the show... just stumble back to our hotel or get a cab.

For me, it's a tossup between that place and Reggie's for Chicago shows. Maybe give Reggie's the nod since it's closer for me.

[Laura]

^^^ well, you & Mere like dem fancy beers, wine, & drinks. And I am (usually) a ($4 tall can) PBR swiggin' cheap-ass redneck lush. (and sometimes Schlitz or Blatz for $3 if they have it ). That's the kind of beer I started drinking over 30 years ago, so I'm waaay used to it by now and I like it just fine.

What I meant rather - if one wants to drink cheap at Bottom Lounge (also Reggie's) - at least there *is* a cheap option.... so many other venues (especially stadium types like the United Center or Allstate Arena have no cheap option....even the cheap beers like MGD and Bud cost a small fortune.

I like Reggie's a lot too and have had some great times there - my main complaint is its location in the waay south Loop. I'm not as keen on the layout either - when it's a sold out show (400 ppl) - it seems much more packed to me in there somehow than BL.

[Evil Red]

Last: Slayer / Anthrax

Next: Iron Maiden

[jodionline]

Last: Slayer / Anthrax

Next: Iron Maiden

Great. With Iron Maiden my metal career started.

[Tuup]

Last weekend: Zwarte Cross (Kreator, Exodus, Satan, Sonata Arctica, Within Temptation)

Before a day or so ago I have never even heard of that one haha. I saw that Hell had a video from there and today on blabbermouth Exodus has videos too haha.

That's probably because it's not a metal festival. It's primarily a motorcross event where also bands are playing. It's quite big, around 150,000 people. But those are divided over the cross, the camping, the stunt arenas, the theaters and at least 10 stages, so the metal area is not so big at all. A nice festival, except for the extremely strict policies.

[Monmisreal]

Last weekend: Zwarte Cross (Kreator, Exodus, Satan, Sonata Arctica, Within Temptation)

Before a day or so ago I have never even heard of that one haha. I saw that Hell had a video from there and today on blabbermouth Exodus has videos too haha.

That's probably because it's not a metal festival. It's primarily a motorcross event where also bands are playing. It's quite big, around 150,000 people. But those are divided over the cross, the camping, the stunt arenas, the theaters and at least 10 stages, so the metal area is not so big at all. A nice festival, except for the extremely strict policies.

Yea I noticed that once I looked into it more. I guess it was just odd for me since you wouldnt see bands like Kreator and Exodus on a bill like that in the states

[TOM CRUISE]

Last show- Scorched Earth at my friends Birthday Party

Next show- Iron Maiden at White River Amphitheater on the 30th.

[DrinkMoxie]

I saw At The Gates last night. What an awesome show.

Next gig? Mayb Korpiklaani (August 25th) or Megadeth! (September 20th)

it's crazy how huge At The Gates shows are since their reunion... when I saw them in '96 it was at The Rat in Boston... Boston's always been a pretty metal town, and The Rat was definitely one of the smaller venues there... it's cool that AtG are gettin' the recognition now, anyway

Yeah, there were about 1000 people at the show. Maybe more. But it was far from sold out, so I don't think they'll come back to Mexico. Crowd went wild, though. I'd never been scared of the moshpit before (and I've been to Slayer and Anthrax shows), but this one was quite brutal! (Which is kind of obvious, considering they are AT THE GATES! haha). Anyway, it is good to see that they are starting to get the recognition they deserve.

Also, 1996? Wow, that must have been epic. And you can go hipster and tell everyone that you "Went to ATG shows before it was cool"

hipsters don't delve full on into one sub culture... they skim the surface of every subculture so they can seem cool to everybody... I'm just an old school metalhead.

[DrinkMoxie]

so, yeah, the Agalloch gig in Cleveland on Sunday was nearly perfect (they just needed to play "She Painted Fire Across The Skyline")... the only opener was Taurus, so after struggling through their set, Agalloch played over 2 hours with a double encore... it was great

[Monmisreal]

so, yeah, the Agalloch gig in Cleveland on Sunday was nearly perfect (they just needed to play "She Painted Fire Across The Skyline")... the only opener was Taurus, so after struggling through their set, Agalloch played over 2 hours with a double encore... it was great

Six days until that show for us

Damn, a 2 hour set? I hope ours is that long.

[mooyagi]

That's awesome that they play for so long. Especially since it'll be a two hour drive each way for me if I end up going.

[DrinkMoxie]

That's awesome that they play for so long. Especially since it'll be a two hour drive each way for me if I end up going.

2 hour drive there for me... then took me 2 1/2 days to get back to Pittsburgh... show was TOTALLY worth it!

[KDibildeaux]

I'd like to see them but a two hour drive each way on a Wednesday when I have to be up at 4:30 the next day would be brutal

[nekrobarr]

I'd like to see them but a two hour drive each way on a Wednesday when I have to be up at 4:30 the next day would be brutal

Metal is brutal. Therefore, do it.

[mooyagi]

I'd like to see them but a two hour drive each way on a Wednesday when I have to be up at 4:30 the next day would be brutal

Metal is brutal. Therefore, do it.

The man has sound logic

[KDibildeaux]

I'd like to see them but a two hour drive each way on a Wednesday when I have to be up at 4:30 the next day would be brutal

Metal is brutal. Therefore, do it.

I make metal at work. Can't get more brutal than that!

[Traccia]

Went to Deicide last night an had an awesome time!!!!!


Next up, Vital Remains and Fleshgod Apocalypse!!!! Birthday show !!!! Get to go with 4 other people, and see old friends who will be performing!

So. Fucking. Stoked!!!!

[junkhead13]

Saw Agalloch in Tampa on Tuesday and it was intense!

Second time I have seen them but this one blew the SXSW show away due to the 2 hour plus set. Ah, great band. And it is always nice to run into the resident Tampa forumers, Monmisreal and Daenerys...

Went to Deicide last night an had an awesome time!!!!!

Made it to that one as well. Nice to meet you!

And back into hiding I go, hope all the forumers are doing well!

[Metalwrath]

September 6th - Helstar - Austria

September 7th - Meh stuff festival - Switzerland
Triptykon, Sodom, Kataklysm, Kalmah, Tankard, Thyrfing, Naglfar, Entombed, Kampfar, Cliteater, Unlight, Cremation, Bitterness, Omophagia, Omnicide, Censored, Suborned, Denial

September - 8th - Swordbrothers festival - Germany
IRON FATE,SCARLATYNA,DEXTER WARD,GRIM REAPER,PHANTOM-X,TAD MOROSE,SPLIT HEAVEN,ADRAMELCH,ATTICK DEMONS

September - 9th - Rippers Owens + Drakkar - Belgium

Bring on the hate

[ShoreSlayer]

Last gig was C.O.C. and others at The Rickshaw well over a month ago

Sunday I'm going to see Anvil, Titan's Eve, Skullhammer and Dead Asylum (70K cruiser Tyler's band) at The Venue!

[Ravenlord]

Haven't posted here in a while but last gigs were:

Satan - Zwarte Cross Festival, NL
Primal Fear, Firewind, Picture - Roadgrill Festival, NL

Next:

(Maybe)11th Aug - Into The Grave Festival - Bolt Thrower, Enslaved,Obscura - NL
15th Aug - Crimson Glory - NL
25th Aug - Vaques Fest - Artillery, Nocturnal Rites, Scanner - SP
08th Sep - Swordbrothers Fest - Grim Reaper, Tad Morose, Dexter Ward, Phantom-X - DE
09th Sep - Tim Ripper Owens, Drakkar - BE

[Monmisreal]

Saw Agalloch in Tampa on Tuesday and it was intense!
Second time I have seen them but this one blew the SXSW show away due to the 2 hour plus set. Ah, great band. And it is always nice to run into the resident Tampa forumers, Monmisreal and Daenerys...

Good to see both of you again. Man that Taurus band was intolerable

Next is...Fleshgod Apocalypse Sept 2nd in Tampa then Kamelot US tour kickoff on the 10th in St Pete

[Metalwrath]

Haven't posted here in a while but last gigs were:

Satan - Zwarte Cross Festival, NL
Primal Fear, Firewind, Picture - Roadgrill Festival, NL

Next:

(Maybe)11th Aug - Into The Grave Festival - Bolt Thrower, Enslaved,Obscura - NL
15th Aug - Crimson Glory - NL
25th Aug - Vaques Fest - Artillery, Nocturnal Rites, Scanner - SP
08th Sep - Swordbrothers Fest - Grim Reaper, Tad Morose, Dexter Ward, Phantom-X - DE
09th Sep - Tim Ripper Owens, Drakkar - BE

You should go to into the grave festival.I'm surprised the festival tickets haven't sold out yet.
Especially considering the lineup and it' costs €6.66 for a festival ticket

[metalgoddess]

Last gig was Iron Maiden, next gig is Kataklysm on August 20 in Vancouver, BC.

[Traccia]

Saw Agalloch in Tampa on Tuesday and it was intense!

Second time I have seen them but this one blew the SXSW show away due to the 2 hour plus set. Ah, great band. And it is always nice to run into the resident Tampa forumers, Monmisreal and Daenerys...

Went to Deicide last night an had an awesome time!!!!!

Made it to that one as well. Nice to meet you!

And back into hiding I go, hope all the forumers are doing well!

You and you woman were great! I hope to see you both sooner than later!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you came out on the forum for a minute!

[Traccia]

[quote="Monmisreal"
Next is...Fleshgod Apocalypse Sept 2nd in Tampa then Kamelot US tour kickoff on the 10th in St Pete [/quote]


Ill be at that show!!!!! Staying at a hotel in walking dostance to the club so i do NOT have to drive.... I certianly dont plan on being sober when i walk out of there!

SOOOOOOOO EXCITED TO SEE FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! fuck.

[Traccia]

Sorry people, i still have no idea how to do the quote thing very well!;)